Many countries will find it ‘extremely difficult’ to meet 2020 recycling targets, finds European Environment Agency.

Defra opens consultation regarding the amendment of regulations for the shipment of waste within the EU.

Understanding your target audience is key to successfully increasing participation – Resource takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the different types of recyclers to discover how best to get people recycling more and better.

Local Government Association calls on government to freeze landfill tax at £80 in upcoming Budget to save taxpayer £70m.

Viridor CEO retires, Continuum Recycling landmark, Shanks appoints new Director, waste partnerships share manager, etc.

Environment Agency ‘likely’ to grant ship recycling firm Swansea Drydocks, permission to construct of a wet berth.

SITA UK becomes sole bidder for £480 million WLWA waste treatment contract after Tata/E.ON consortium withdraws bid.

Human wastes are largely viewed as unpleasant, dangerous stuff, but could they instead be considered a valuable commodity? Libby Peake learns that we should be viewing this taboo waste as a resource

As the EU prepares to discuss adopting new regulations on ship recycling, Annie Reece takes a look at the murky laws surrounding the shipbreaking industry.

New sentencing guidelines could see environmental crime fines rise to ‘match the seriousness of the offences committed’.