WEEE collection targets revealed
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has set councils a target of collecting almost 10,000 extra tonnes of electronic waste this year.
New crisp packet can be recycled at kerbside
A crisp packet that can be recycled in kerbside paper collections has hit UK shelves.
Waste shipment law changes agreed by EU
The European Council has formally adopted revisions to waste shipment regulations, making it much harder for member states to export refuse.
Capri Sun launches recyclable pouch
Drinks manufacturer Capri Sun has launched a recyclable container in the UK.
Fibre-based carton cap could be on sale next year
A Swedish company has developed a fibre-based cap for food and drink cartons.
Minister admits DRS is likely to take three more years
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has admitted that the government's plan to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) next year is no longer "realistic".
Ekman & Co expands with acquisition of Allan Morris Recycling
Swedish company Ekman & Co AB has announced the acquisition of Allan Morris Recycling, which operates a leading paper recovery facility in...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 29 March 2024
Trading for paper and cardboard for April kicked off this week and that helped to see some grades rise in value.
Veolia urges Government to boost Plastic Packaging Tax
Resource management company Veolia has called on the Government to increase the Plastic Packaging Tax to encourage more use of recycled content...
Academics link paper recycling to biodiversity protection
Encouraging paper recycling is a "crucial" step in the protection of biodiveristy, a study has declared.
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