A round-up of the more quirky stories from the world of waste and resources.

William McPherson, Projects Director at Re-tek gives an update on the latest developments in the WEEE recycling and reuse sector.

Leonie Butler spoke to Furniture Re-use Network CEO Craig Anderson about getting social aspects of sustainability recognised and working out what motivates people to do the right thing and reuse.

A campaign has been launched for the UN to recognise a large area of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean as an official country, with former US Vice President Al Gore becoming the first honorary citizen of ‘the Trash Isles.’

Vicki Hughes from Hadfield Wood Recyclers provides an update on the recycled wood market.

How could increase food waste collections help to boost the anaerobic digestion sector?

A team from the University of the West of England has successfully carried out a field test of a urine-powered form of electricity generation in a remote rural location in Uganda.

Friends of Glass has released a new online campaign video featuring comedian rapper Doc Brown in an attempt to inform ‘millenials’ about the benefits of glass recycling.

Biffa has stressed the need to address the UK’s supposed impending Energy from Waste capacity gap, following the lead of other leading waste management companies and figures in recent weeks.

The government has launched a competition offering the opportunity to win funding for research into sustainable waste-based fuels for planes and lorries.