The EC must make better use of its Ecodesign Directive if it is to address unsustainable resource consumption and bring about a circular economy, says the European Environmental Bureau.

New laws enhancing enforcement authorities’ powers to seize vehicles suspected of involvement in fly-tipping and waste crime have been in laid in England and Wales.

Eunomia is calling on government to introduce a deposit-refund scheme for drinks packaging and introduce levies on chewing gum and cigarettes to reduce litter.

Two new innovations in coffee packaging have been announced, with KFC launching an edible coffee cup and Novamont producing a compostable espresso capsule.

Sheffield City Council is consulting on introducing shared bins to high-density areas, amongst other proposals, in a bid to save £3.4 million by 2017.

Friends of the Earth Europe has released a new report calling on the European Commission to make resource efficiency central to policymaking decisions.

Fife Council announces plan to trial monthly waste collections, making it the first council in Britain to do so.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including Zero Waste Scotland, Recolight, Europêche, and Casepak.

European Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella reveals that the revised European Circular Economy Package will include more ‘country-specific’ waste targets.

The Liberal Democrats would introduce charges for all single-use bags, including biodegradable and paper ones, if they were to gain power in May.