Recycling

Speculation that green considerations will fall by wayside in economic crisis proved wrong

Enforcement body accused of failing to respond to widespread reports that hazardous e-waste is being dumped illegally

Local Governmenr Association accuses waste handling firms of refusing to provide information on how much material is being recycled and where it is being sent

Report claims controversial practice of shipping recyclates half way round the world results in net carbon reduction

Influential committee of peers urges government to accelerate plans for lower VAT rates on green products and services

Government figures show recycling rates up 10 per cent

Funds gamble on tighter environmental regulations for handling petroleum waste

But fears grow over lack of safe recycling

Paper merchant proposes to save carbon and time by collecting waste office paper when carrying out deliveries

Public and private sector organisations with responsibility for public spaces urged to sign up to recycling code of conduct