Finland seeks to become circular economy leader

Finland has set a goal to make the country a global circular economy leader by 2025, by adopting the world’s first road map to a circular economy in 2016.

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics

The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for an European Union-wide ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, plastic cutlery and cotton buds. The ban would come into effect from 2021.

'Pay-as-you-throw' scheme to help recycling

A "pay-as-you-throw" system for household rubbish should be introduced by 2030 in UK, one of the biggest waste firms has said. Weighing domestic waste would help drive a revolution in recycling.

Deposit return scheme proposed in UK to fight plastic waste

The UK Government has put forward plans to introduce a deposit return scheme to dramatically reduce the amount of waste from drinks.

UK’s biggest ever coffee cup recycling scheme launches today

London introduces coffee cup recycling facilities across the City and aims to collect and recycle half a million cups in the City of London throughout April, rising to 5 million by the end of the year.

European Parliament Votes in Favor of 70% Recycling Goal

Four legislative amendments will help the European Union recycle 70 percent of its municipal waste and 80 percent of its packaging material by 2030.