The Food Waste (Reduction) Bill introduced to Parliament by MP Kerry McCarthy has been given a second reading, to be held in January.

Expansion of the circular economy could create three million extra jobs and reduce unemployment by 520,000 across EU member states by 2030, according to a study released by WRAP.

RWM, the exhibition for recycling and waste management, takes place in Birmingham next week, and will this year focus on innovation and insight on circular economy ambitions.

A funding pot of £775,000 has been established to help local authorities increase the collection, reuse and recycling of unwanted electrical items.

Zero Waste Week, encouraging people across the UK to reuse and recycle materials to keep them from landfill, takes place this week, with events and activities taking place across the country.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including Notting Hill Carnival waste, a youth recycling scheme and a CIWM communications workshop.

The Waste & Resources Action Programme has highlighted a need for a ‘whole-systems’ vision for the EU’s upcoming Circular Economy Package, as well as a focus on food waste and innovative business models.

Supermarkets in France have agreed to a voluntary commitment to redistribute unsold food stocks, after measures were dropped from a law for ‘procedural’ reasons.

High street retailer H&M has launched its inaugural Global Change Award, offering €1 million of funding to five innovative ideas addressing the issue of sustainability in fashion.

Zero Waste Scotland is advertising for two designers for a 12-week residency promoting sustainable clothing practices as part of the ‘Love Your Clothes’ campaign.