Eunomia opens office in Greece
The British international environmental consultancy Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd has announced the opening of a new office in Athens,…
In-vessel composting trial for Rio de Janeiro
A trial facility to process and extract energy from organic waste has started tests in the city of Rio de…
UK recycling rates shows slow growth in 2017
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is encouraged by the increase in recycling of household…
China highlights regulatory measures
China’s measures to tighten regulation on the imports of waste materials for recycling have been highlighted by Chinese news agency,…
Shanks and VGG merger terms agreed
The proposed merger by Shanks Group plc with Dutch and Belgian waste business the Van Gansewinkel Group (VGG) has moved…
More producer responsibility needed for aluminium cans, says European study
A study for Europe’s aluminium can recycling organisation has found that there is a need to improve can recycling rates…
US study shows public prioritise recycling as environmental action
A US study has found that the public considers recycling and personal waste management a central part of their environmental awareness…
Councils in Wales reach 60% recycling rate
The average amount of waste recycled by councils in Wales has hit 60% for the first time, according to internal…
