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Recyclables being emptied out back of waste vehicle
Quarter of councils plan recycling service change with gate fees expected to rise


Local authorities across the UK face mounting costs for waste treatment services as policy changes and operational challenges reshape the sector, according to new findings from WRAP's eighteenth annual Gate Fees Report.


The report, which surveyed 256 local authorities representing 61 per cent of all LAs in the UK, reveals clear trends across different treatment options that reflect.

Huw Irranca-Davies holding a glass bottle
Wales launches reuse-focused deposit return scheme consultation

Stakeholders asked for views on proposed reuse targets for 2031-2040 and phased glass inclusion with zero deposit transition approach

Recycling crew
Government provides details of £1.1 billion packaging EPR allocation for English councils

Extended producer responsibility payments highlight the variability in costs of recycling services

Paper cup
Startup eliminates plastic through sustainable paper cup
By
Josh Templeman
| 23 October 2023 |
The Good Cup paper cup, pioneered by Hong Kong-based startup Choose Planet A, eliminates plastic lids through a one-piece fold-over design
Bins on South Bank of the Thames
Simpler Recycling: Defra announces details for consistently managing England’s household waste
By Resource |
21 October 2023 |
New policy sets out England’s new approach to recycling, which Government says will repeal ‘outdated EU-derived collection rules and reduce pressure on the environment’
Paper packaging
Startup pioneers paper packaging production from fallen leaves
By
Josh Templeman
| 10 October 2023 |
Ukrainian startup Releaf has been celebrated as the first producer worldwide of paper from fallen leaves, winning the ‘Alternative Materials’ award during London Packaging Week
Paper straws
Paper straws found to contain ‘forever chemicals’
By
Jack Randall
| 31 August 2023 |
A new study suggests paper straws may contain long-lasting and toxic pollutants
James Cropper Coffee Cup Recycling
Partnership to process waste plastic as part of coffee cup recycling scheme
By
Jack Randall
| 17 August 2023 |
James Cropper has partnered with Cumbria Waste and New Horizon Plastics to recycle plastics as part of their coffee cup recycling scheme
Andrew Large, Director General of the Confederation of Paper Industries 2023
Amendments to new EU Packaging Regulation could lead to a tsunami of plastics
By
Andrew Large
| 14 July 2023 |
Possible EU legislation could turn back the dial on progress in reducing consumption of unnecessary plastic packaging
Extension of Open Standard will help packaging innovation, such as cataloguing materials in drinks cartons
Packaging innovation: Open Data Standard expanded to cover more materials
By
Charles Newman
| 23 June 2023 |
Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
Image of commercial premises recycling, highlighting Welsh Government decision to postpone rules on separate recycling of business waste
Wales defers business recycling reforms until 2024
By
Charles Newman
| 3 May 2023 |
Decision follows consultation feedback from stakeholders operating non-domestic premises
Sorting residual waste ‘key to meeting EU’s Circular Economy Objectives’
Sorting residual waste ‘key to meeting EU’s Circular Economy Objectives’
By
Resource
| 16 February 2023 |
New report from ZWE and Reloop finds adoption of mixed waste sorting prior to landfill or EfW could reduce EU waste sector emissions by 25 per cent
Secondary materials markets in Europe
Why some key European recycling markets are ‘dysfunctional’
By
Resource
| 3 February 2023 |
European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings
Material Recycling Facility
Defra sets interim mandatory waste targets for 2028
By
Savannah Coombe
| 31 January 2023 |
Interim mandatory waste targets aim to reduce waste from plastic, glass, metal, paper, and food
Eye on the paper markets
Defining standards for paper and board
By
Dimitra Rappou
| 22 December 2022 |
Dimitra Rappou, the Confederation of Paper Industries, looks at updates from the paper industry
Recycling rates
Robinson’s survey identifies lack of education as negatively impacting recycling rates
By
Amelia Kelly
| 18 October 2022 |
The report comes during Recycle Now’s annual ‘Recycle Week’
Paper packaging
CPI publishes revised Design for Recyclability Guidelines
By
Savannah Coombe
| 1 September 2022 |
The guidelines were developed through consultation with the paper industry and packaging supply chain
Paper and cardboard packaging
DS Smith trials use of seaweed, cocoa shells and daisies for packaging
By
Savannah Coombe
| 25 August 2022 |
If successful, the materials will be used in the company’s paper and packaging making process
Supermarket plastic trays
RECOUP pushes for end to ‘material switching’ trend
By
Savannah Coombe
| 19 August 2022 |
The charity has produced case studies showing the need to consider overall recyclability
RoadChef recycling scheme turns coffee cups to paper and packaging
By
Alice Lang
| 2 August 2022 |
The company is working alongside major retailers and the National Cup Recycling Scheme
Supermarket waste
Supply chain food redistribution grew 16 per cent in 2021
By
Amelia Kelly
| 7 July 2022 |
WRAP report highlights progress, but nearly 200,000 tonnes of surplus food still goes uneaten
Lambeth #InTheLoop
‘#InTheLoop’ campaign to encourage on-the-go recycling in Lambeth
By
Amelia Kelly
| 5 July 2022 |
New bins fitted with solar-powered smart sensors will compress waste, allowing for more to be captured
TerraCycle
TerraCycle partners with Evreka on new waste management system
By
Amelia Kelly
| 23 March 2022 |
Initiative announced will track recyclable material sent for processing