Unilver has developed new technology for recycling plastic sachets taking steps towards a more circular economy for plastic packaging.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched a Circular Fibres Initiative to investigate how a new global circular economy for textiles could be developed.

Bristol Waste Company has announced it is launching a citywide commercial waste service to help boost recycling among businesses.

Waste software firm AMCS has completed the acquisition of developer Senddr, creators of a digital engagement platform to enable better customer service in the waste industry.

Twenty people were forced from their homes following damage caused by a blaze that started in an industrial container of recycled computer parts yesterday.

The ESA has called on UK political parties standing in June’s general election to commit to building a strong and competitive resource economy through four key policy recommendations.

Parties should commit to developing a circular economy, with ten policy proposals key to a ‘transformational’ impact, says the Resource Association’s pre-election manifesto.

The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority has confirmed its intention to end its 25-year PFI contract with Viridor Laing just eight years in, with the consortium indicating it will seek compensation over the termination.

Coffee giant Nespresso has announced a pilot scheme allowing customers to recycle their used coffee machine capsules through their local household waste recycling service

Waste crime in England is costing £604 million a year in losses to the waste industry and the taxpayer, and the ESA says that tighter regulation is needed to stop waste criminals currently flouting the system unimpeded.­­­­­