Resource talks to Aeropowder co-founder Elena Dieckmann about ‘pluumo’, a sustainable alternative to polystyrene packaging made from an unlikely waste source.

Both countries have introduced import restrictions in response to receiving increased volumes of waste in the months since China’s ban on 24 grades of solid waste.

By signing up to the OPRL scheme, Ecosurety hopes to be able to offer its members a fully aligned service on the recyclability and labelling of their packaging.

The waste management company has predicted a 300 per cent rise in the number of cups collected compared to this time last year.

North London Waste Authority encourages people to ‘Wise Up To Waste’ and switch to reusable bottles, as new research shows that two-thirds of people say that they now possess one.

The charity has issued new guidance designed to clarify the confusion around different types of plastic packaging and how they are used.

Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments will be trialling 14 reverse vending machines for drinks bottles in theme parks next year.

A new report by aluminium recycling organisation Alupro finds that the recycling rate for aluminum packaging has been rising year-on-year and calls for action to further improve recycling rates and quality.

Critics have panned the BBC’s coverage of the controversial material, which the EU is in the process of restricting, with naturalist Chris Packham failing to declare his paid position as adviser with an oxo-plastics company during a televised discussion on the material.

Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens.