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Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements

The recipients of the Resource Association’s annual Quality Recognition Awards were announced during the association’s summer lecture, held at the National Liberal Club in London on 16 July.


The awards celebrate high quality recycling delivered to reprocessors, highlighting innovation and achievement in the recycling supply chain.

Environment Agency warns of illegal waste dumping trend

The regulator has called for vigilance amongst landlords as criminals are renting properties in order to dispose of illegal waste.

This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted
This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted

Resource takes a look at some of the initiatives UK festivals are pushing this year in a bid to tackle the huge amounts of waste created by summer events annually. 

Hampshire council launches campaign against fly-tipping
Hampshire council launches campaign against fly-tipping
By
Gethin Roberts
| 4 July 2018 |
A new media campaign from Hampshire County Council seeks to educate the public about the unlimited fines fly-tipping can incur. 
Leeds to host new Hubbub on-the-go recycling project
Leeds to host new Hubbub on-the-go recycling project
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 June 2018 |
Leeds could soon be leading the way in ‘on-the-go’ recycling as it takes part in a new campaign with Hubbub to reduce litter and improve waste collection in the city centre.
174,000 tonnes of plastic packaging lost annually in Kenyan environment
174,000 tonnes of plastic packaging lost annually in Kenyan environment
By
Gethin Roberts
| 19 June 2018 |
Report estimates that in Kenya 174,000 tonnes of packaging is either taken to illegal dump sites or left in the environment every year.
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
By Resource |
15 June 2018 |
From marine litter and the UK Plastics Pact to China’s waste ban and the future of waste and resources strategy, here are some of our key moments from a busy two days of discussion and debate at CIWM’s Resourcing the Future conference.
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
By
Gethin Roberts
| 8 June 2018 |
The global annual event on 8 June is focusing on the zeitgeist issue of plastic pollution in the oceans, and wants to encourage more young people than ever to make a stand.
From city to sea change: an interview with Natalie Fee
By
Leonie Butler
| 16 May 2018 |
Leonie Butler meets up with Natalie Fee of City to Sea to talk plastic and direct action.
Hubbub swaps trash for treats in Forest of Dean
Hubbub swaps trash for treats in Forest of Dean
By
Kate Dickinson
| 30 April 2018 |
The anti-litter campaign #LoveYourForest and its Trashconverter van is returning to the Forest of Dean with a series of events to raise awareness of the problem of littering in the historic forest and surrounding area.
Industry says DRS must form part of wider waste strategy
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 April 2018 |
The announcement this morning (28 March) of plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England has been hailed as a victory by plastics pollution campaigners, though many within the waste and resources industry have called for caution regarding implementation.
Government doubles maximum fine for littering
By
Rob Cole
| 29 April 2018 |
The maximum on-the-spot fine for littering and graffiti has been almost doubled from £80 to £150 as the government cracks down on this anti-social and environmentally damaging behaviour.
Defra to consult on litter enforcement guidance
By
Kate Dickinson
| 13 April 2018 |
The government has launched a public consultation on new stronger guidance for councils regarding the ‘proportionate and effective’ use of penalties for littering.
Marine litter: Don’t get carried away…
By
Chiarina Darrah
| 11 April 2018 |
With a new study appearing to show that plastic carrier bag litter on the seabed has fallen as a result of the 5p charge, Chiarina Darrah, Senior Consultant at Eunomia, asks what lessons we can legitimately draw from the data. 
Study claims plastic bag litter on UK ocean floor has fallen by a third
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 April 2018 |
A new scientific study shows that the number of plastic bags on the ocean floor around the UK is dropping, which could be proof that the five pence plastic bag charge is having an effect.
EAC presses Chancellor on plastic tax commitment
EAC presses Chancellor on plastic tax commitment
By
Rob Cole
| 22 February 2018 |
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has pressed Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, regarding his commitment to looking at fiscal measures to reduce single-use plastics.
California fights to tether caps to plastic bottles
California fights to tether caps to plastic bottles
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 February 2018 |
Proposals to tackle plastic waste in California are being approved by the Assembly’s Natural Resources Committee but coming under attack from industry lobbyists.
Is embarrassment contributing to plastic bottle waste?
The Insider: What have PRNs achieved?
By
The Insider
| 20 February 2018 |
The Insider asks what the UK's producer responsibility system has actually delivered since its inception 20 years ago.
Royal ban on disposable plastics receives Queen’s seal of approval
Royal ban on disposable plastics receives Queen’s seal of approval
By
Kate Dickinson
| 15 February 2018 |
The Queen has given the royal seal of approval to banning single-use plastic, with the news that the royal estates will join the growing number of organisations to phase out disposable plastics.
‘No perfect way to measure litter’ as Defra creates stats dashboard
‘No perfect way to measure litter’ as Defra creates stats dashboard
By
Kate Dickinson
| 14 February 2018 |
Defra has launched an online litter dashboard to bring together a variety of facts and figures in an attempt to reveal the current state of the nation regarding litter and littering.
Work continuing on Welsh disposable plastics tax
Work continuing on Welsh disposable plastics tax
By
Edward Perchard
| 13 February 2018 |
Work is continuing on a disposable plastics tax in Wales, despite it not being chosen from a shortlist of four new taxes to be introduced by the Welsh Government.
Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018  
New Environment Agency team formed to tackle plastic waste in South West
New Environment Agency team formed to tackle plastic waste in South West
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 January 2018 |
The Environment Agency has announced a £750,000 investment for the creation of a dedicated team to address plastic pollution in the South West of England.