Ever wondered why outdoorsy allotment types have such big grins on their faces when they’re knee deep in rotting leaves in the biting February cold? Scientists have come up with the answer: Mycobacterium vaccae, a microrganism with mind-altering properties

We all know that police famously say ‘Freeze!’ when they spot a criminal, but an unusual thief in Chile has brought new meaning to the exclamation.

Artist Bernard Pras has been using waste in a creative way: making 3D portraits with it. The technique, known as ‘anamorphosis’, involves arranging objects harmoniously on a canvas followed by precision photography to capture the image.

The Waste Industry Safety & Health Forum has recently set up a new branch in Northern Ireland to promote safe working practices in the sector.

Viridor has begun construction of a £10 million food waste recycling facility at its Walpole landfill site near Bridgewater in Somerset

Straight has recently won two large new contracts to Cheshire councils and public sector procurer YPO.

Welsh Government publishes ‘Dry Recycling End Destinations’ report, listing where local authorities send material for recycling.

The entire structure for exporting recovered plastics overseas is in jeopardy, according to Cameron McClatchie, Chairman of British Polythene Industries (BPI) PLC.

Matthew Thomson is to leave his post as the Chief Executive of the London Community Resource Network (LCRN) tomorrow, 30 March, after more than five years at the helm

Procurement data for UK recycling collection services shows that over half of UK councils opted for kerbside sorting in recent years, according to a report published by consultants 4R Environmental.