Biffa set to be bought by US firm Energy Capital Partners
US private equity firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) is on course to buy UK waste management company Biffa.
The...
Defra “minded” to introduce separate collection of paper and cardboard from other materials
Defra has published its consultation on consistency of collections and said it is "minded" to introduce separate collection of paper and cardboard...
Nespresso to offer paper-based coffee capsules along with existing aluminium pods
Following three years of research and development, Nespresso is to launch paper-based coffee capsules but will retain its existing aluminium pods.
VAT won’t be charged on returned bottles under Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Treasury has confirmed to the Scottish Government that VAT won't be charged on bottles returned under Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme...
EU trade associations call for creation of well-functioning recycling market after Covid-19
Three EU trade associations representing the recycling and waste management sectors have written to the European Commission with a request that it...
European Commission confirms proposals on recycling and reuse of packaging
The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited proposals on recycling and reuse of packaging.
Under the proposed revision of...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 24 July 2020
For the plastics market, the NPWD Q2 data was eagerly awaited and its publication this week is likely to have a bearing...
Novelis to trial use of hydrogen to replace natural gas in recycling aluminium in...
Global aluminium company Novelis is to trial replacing natural gas with hydrogen at its facility near Warrington.
The Latchford...
Essity turning food and beverage cartons into tissue products in France
Hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the first line in the world where used food and drink cartons are turned into...
EPR needs to be strengthened to reduce virgin plastic use, says IPCC report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) third report has said that extended producer responsibility (EPR) will need to be strengthened to...
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