Recycling

Profligate use of metals, phosphorus and water is economically and environmentally unsustainable, says think tank

Who said what in the world of green business this week

New £250m fund for councils to finance weekly bin collections could have a "disastrous impact" on recycling rates

Eric Pickles unveils £250m fund for local authorities that guarantee weekly pick-ups for at least five years

Former energy and climate change spokesman replaces Lord Henley, who moves to the Home Office

Computer Aid survey reveals a fifth of companies do not know if their old computers have ended up in landfill

Engineers say UK must dispel myth that large rainfall causes a surplus of water

All bottles could be made from recycled plastic and plant-based materials by 2020

Midlands plant to convert nappies and sanitary products into roof tiles, saving 22,000 tonnes of CO2 a year