Pairing circular economy principles with the information generated by intelligent devices could enable the transition away from a ‘linear’ economy and lead to broad social benefits, says a new Ellen MacArthur Foundation report.

Smart use of renewable fertilisers can increase yields and reduce costs with no negative impact on crop quality or safety, according to a report published by WRAP today.

A man who operated an illegal car-breaking business in Cornwall has been ordered to pay £5,484 in fines and costs.

Nearly a year after the initial Circular Economy Package was withdrawn, the European Commission launched a revised proposal in December. Resource discussed the new package with European Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella

Resource learns about a threat to one of the UK’s already existing circular economy success stories: tyre retreading

A UK-produced beer made from discarded crusts and unsold loaves of bread has been launched by Tristram Stuart, founder of the Feedback food waste charity.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, Greggs carrier bags helping Keep Britain Tidy, Poundland recycling and an online can recycling game.

A series of ‘re-fashion’ events will be taking place across London this month in an experiment to fight fashion waste and raise awareness about the carbon footprint of our clothing.

Better waste and resource management could keep global warming below two degrees Celsius, but its role has been underplayed in COP21 discussions, WRAP CEO Liz Goodwin said today.

A plastics economy based on a circular economy approach could ‘transform’ the plastics industry and ‘drastically reduce’ its environmental impact, according to a report by the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.