Spring budget includes a rise of over 20 per cent in both main and lower-rate of landfill charges, raising an additional £50 million for the public purse each year.

Waste and recycling firms are being urged to check whether they are meeting their legal duties for storing and processing waste wood under RPS 291 as the Environment Agency starts to actively check compliance.

Louise Grantham, REPIC Chief Executive, says one-size-fits-all approach might not be the answer

The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy, Resources Minister Robbie Moore announced today (Tuesday 27 February).

Industry stakeholders and politicians highlight role of biodegradable materials at Westminster event

Fees from the extended producer responsibility scheme should be directed to improving the UK’s recycling infrastructure, according to a manifesto published this week by the UK Food and Drink Federation.

‘Disappointing’ dip in 12-month rolling figure for the 'recycling from households' rate by 0.8 per cent

Decision aims to tackle an estimated five million items discarded each week.

New report from Zero Waste Europe highlights economic gains and emissions reduction from sorting waste prior to incineration

RECOUP’s Freedom of Information request reveals significant increase, at a time that the UK and Europe is planning to ban export to these countries