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Despite strong achievements in plastic recycling and the production of secondary raw materials, Europe’s recycling industry is facing an...

As global negotiations on a plastic pollution treaty continue without agreement, the International Solid Waste Association warns that...

New research advocates for expanded composting capacity across all five boroughs as the city updates its solid waste management plan.

The UK tyre recycling industry warns of an imminent collapse similar to plastics sector as 1,000 tonnes of waste tyres leave Britain daily....

The EU Commission's plans to protect its steel industry include import restrictions and a new monitoring regime for raw materials. The...

Higher recycling targets and stricter new regulations for incineration mean the fundamental composition of waste is changing, says guest...

In Bahia, Brazil, an ABREMA-led ISWA programme is transforming waste management: closing coastal dumps and replacing with modern landfills...

OLAF's Waste Shipment Enforcement Group brings together 50+ stakeholders to strengthen international cooperation against environmental...

Long hailed for its role in reducing aluminium waste and driving the aluminium circular economy, recycling is now under mounting pressure....

Andy Doran joined European Aluminium in January 2025 as Director of Packaging. Prior to joining, he worked for many years as a Senior...

The Australian Standard for Composts, Soil Conditioners and Mulches serves as a minimum benchmark for the quality of recycled organic...

A newly released analysis by the European Environment Agency (EEA) takes a close look at methane emissions in the EU. The report also...

Fly tipping is a criminal offence, a major nuisance to local communities and causes environmental damage. Newly released data from DEFRA...

A new study shows a potential shortage of recycled plastic material by 2030. Read on for the reasons and the call to action from the...

In a significant move to combat waste and promote sustainability, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on 18...