Recycling

French utility acquires 30 per cent of TerraCycle's activities in Europe as part of efforts to tackle waste that is not recyclable through traditional channels

Definition of Waste Panel suspended for three months following budget cuts

Construction to start at 14.1MW Edinburgh facility after investment secured and waste disposal contract signed

Campaigners call for use of eco-friendly options and tax on paper and plastic takeaway cups as most are not recyclable

Coca-Cola HBC, one of the beverage giant's primary bottling companies, promises to generate 40 per cent renewable energy and recycle 40 per cent of all packaging by 2020

Remanufacturing centre - only the second in the UK - will provide low-cost recycled paint to community groups and those in social need

Engineering firm's latest pilot project promises to enable full recovery of a building's components at end of life

Oil recycling plant earmarked for development on site where Total also plans to build its first biorefinery

Sir James Bevan, head of the UK agency, says waste crime offers huge profits while costing England £1bn a year

The British public will welcome more consistency in the UK's recycling system so long as they understand the benefits it brings, argues Green Alliance's Jonny Hazell