PACKAGING RECYCLING

UK cuts targets for plastics packaging recycling in 2021 and 2022 / Decision follows Valpak warning that pandemic could bankrupt some recyclers / Coronavirus impact may extend through 2022

NOVENTIZ

UK's Reconomy to acquire German waste disposal service provider / "Duales System" companies prove attractive

UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY

More than 60 firms sign up to "UK Plastics Pact" / Plastics waste initiative led by Wrap / First global network of this kind / Supported by Ellen MacArthur Foundation and BPF

PET RECYCLING UK

Bottle deposit scheme to be introduced in Scotland / Move aims to reduce waste in landfills and environment

PLASTICS RECYCLING

Action plan launched by UK industry / More capacity needed to meet 2017 target / Call for regulatory reform

PLASTICS RECYCLING

Pledge 4 Plastics campaign underway across the UK / Goal to raise collection of plastic packaging among households / Global companies partner with authorities and lend support

UK RECYCLING

Government support for consumer waste programme / Calls to review unfair PRN system