News: 2017

MPs call for bottle deposit scheme and producer responsibility overhaul
MPs call for bottle deposit scheme and producer responsibility overhaul
By
Edward Perchard
| 21 December 2017 |
The UK needs a nationwide deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and overhaul producer responsibility rules if it is to turn back the tide on plastic waste entering the environment, according to Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee.
Packaging protected from national bans by circular economy agreement
Packaging protected from national bans by circular economy agreement
By
Edward Perchard
| 21 December 2017 |
The packaging industry is celebrating after EU negotiations ruled that packaging would retain its Internal Market legal base, making it harder for national governments to introduce unilateral bans for environmental reasons.
A guide to what you can recycle this Christmas
A guide to what you can and can't recycle this Christmas
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 December 2017 |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Recycling your festive leftovers needn’t be a hassle with Resource’s Christmas recycling tips.
Recycling in flats vital if London is to reach 2030 recycling target
Recycling in flats vital if London is to reach 2030 recycling target
By
Rob Cole
| 20 December 2017 |
The recycling rate in London’s flats must increase by 40 per cent if the Mayor of London’s target of a recycling rate of 65 per cent by 2030 is to be achieved, according to a report by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee.
Government scientist says resource productivity must be at the heart of industrial strategy
Government scientist says resource productivity must be at the heart of industrial strategy
By
Becky Goodall
| 20 December 2017 |
The Government Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir Mark Walport, has warned about the sheer bulk of waste being produced in the UK before emphasising the opportunities for generating value from this waste and creating a more prosperous society.
Gove could revive recycling consistency drive to increase UK recycling rate
Gove could revive recycling consistency drive to increase UK recycling rate
By
Becky Goodall
| 19 December 2017 |
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has reportedly laid out plans to make recycling easier for families by requiring greater consistency in recycling collections across the UK, as well as reducing the total amount of plastic used in the UK, as part of a four-point plan.
Are circular economy laws ambitious enough to meet challenges facing Europe?
Are circular economy laws ambitious enough to meet challenges facing Europe?
By
Edward Perchard
| 19 December 2017 |
Agreement on legislation designed to make Europe more resource efficient has been welcomed by industry groups, but with the caveat that reduced ambition in EU plans risks slowing down the transition to a circular economy.
Government short-changed on chaotic Green Investment Bank sale – NAO
Government short-changed on chaotic Green Investment Bank sale – NAO
By
Edward Perchard
| 18 December 2017 |
The Green Investment Bank was sold too cheaply and would have been worth more if the government had waited for a sale, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
Peterborough ends Amey waste contract 16 years early
Peterborough ends Amey waste contract 16 years early
By
Rob Cole
| 18 December 2017 |
Peterborough City Council is bringing its 23-year waste management contract with Amey to a premature end, just seven years in, at a cost of £500,000.
Tightening budgets preventing councils from delivering ‘On the Go’ recycling collections
Tightening budgets preventing councils from delivering ‘On the Go’ recycling collections
By
Rob Cole
| 18 December 2017 |
A report from RECOUP has found that only 42 per cent of local authorities provide ‘On the Go’ collection units for both litter and recycling, citing significant costs and lack of budget for the lack of facilities.