A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including clothing reuse, Novelis appointment and car clubs.

Three new reduction, recycling and reuse programmes were launched by WRAP Cymru yesterday (22 October) after a £9.5 million Welsh Government investment.

A new project addressing the carbon, waste and water footprints of clothing in the EU has been launched by WRAP today.

Zero Waste Scotland has launched the #DesignDoc social media campaign to encourage reuse and upcycling of furniture.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including the Environment Agency’s new CEO, Brighton Fashion Week and a new structure for Smurfit Kappa.

The Furniture Industry Research Association has launched a consultation on measures needed to develop a circular economy approach to furniture.

Less frequent collection of dry recyclables and residual waste is one way to revive England’s sagging recycling rate, according to a new report released by SUEZ today.

A report released today by the RSA’s Great Recovery project calls for manufacturers to use design to boost reuse, suggesting ‘seven practical scenarios for redesigning our furniture systems’.

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.