Monmouthshire County Council to halve black rubbish bag collections from July In an effort to promote recycling.

Welsh Government calls for views on proposed changes to national planning policy to ‘help deliver waste infrastructure’.

Little change for waste and resources industry in Budget 2013 but shale gas industry will be “part of our future”.

Drive to clean up ocean litter continues as new initiative to create nylon products from recycled ocean debris launches.

Hinkley Point C, a £14 billion nuclear power station in Somerset, is to go ahead after receiving planning consent.

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.