The latest report from the British Plastics Federation identifies out what the UK needs to achieve to reduce dependence on exporting plastic waste for recycling
Last year broke records for the amount of aluminium recycled, with a 24 per cent increase from 2019, according to preliminary figures by the Environment Agency
Sutton identified as the ‘dumping ground of south London’ as six MPs debated the impact of Energy from Waste on recycling rates in Parliament yesterday
40 per cent of South Staffordshire Council’s waste and recycling staff cannot work due to Covid-19, causing delays and disruption to the collection schedule
With mandatory food waste collections now on the horizon decisions need to be made about collection and treatment. WRM Director Ben Brown considers what this means for the coming year
New research by consultancy Sancroft finds biodegradable liners to be best economic and environmental option for food waste collections sent to anaerobic digestion facilities
A study commissioned by Zero Waste Europe has found beverage carton recycling rates are lower than previously reported in Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK
A survey of 13,793 people in 14 European countries has illuminated major barriers to recycling, with Every Can Counts calling for better recycling infrastructure and more education for consumers.
