Recycling

New survey finds that demand for UK waste paper and plastic has bounced back after last year's collapse in prices

Budget confirms landfill tax will keep rising, significantly increasing costs for firms that fail to cut waste

New recycling rules to come into effect from next year requiring stores to collect old batteries

Latest government figures show the UK has exceeded EU targets, but campaigners claim supermarkets should do more to combat the problem

Local Government Association urging government to return £1.8bn of landfill tax revenue to councils so they can invest in recycling capacity

Study claims deposit schemes in Europe and US have help cut litter levels 80 per cent

When disposed of properly, the raw materials that make up your PC can have a whole new life as everything from wedding rings to new computers

Ministers proposing one of the world's largest "polluter pays" schemes

Prices for many recycable materials back approaching pre-crash levels as demand for waste paper, plastics and metals recovers

Everyone from Tesco to Peaches Geldof is a fan of ethical fashion – just don't call it a trend