Industry bodies from the waste and resource management sector have called on the European Commission to consider pull mechanisms to stimulate demand for recycled materials in the upcoming Circular Economy Package.

Aluminium product manufacturer Novelis says that its portfolio shift towards premium products is delivering results despite falling aluminium prices causing an overall loss in profit.

Importing cheap, single-use tyres to the marketplace is having a ‘devastating’ impact on the environment, members of the UK’s retread tyre industry have warned the government.

MetalMatters, the industry-funded recycling campaign, will reach over half a million UK households in 2015, it says.

Following the publication of Quarter 3 data showing a drop in recycling figures from last year, plastic recycling organisation RECOUP has called for changes to the PRN system.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including glass recycling in Scotland, SUEZ appointments, and pumpkin events.

EU policymakers must clarify regulations for reprocessors of spoilt food in the Circular Economy Package, says the EFFPA.

A Europe-wide project that seeks to prevent the loss of critical raw materials in electrical appliances has been launched.

Industry members have backed planned government changes to packaging and battery legislation.

A consultation on the three proposed WEEE compliance fee methods for 2015 has been launched.