Recycling

The PRN/PERN system was introduced under the 1997 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations as a way for producers to demonstrate that they have met their statutory recycling obligations each…

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has confirmed the arrival of Alexandra Vartan, who joined the BIR advocacy team on 17 March as Policy Officer for Trade & Environment. Vartan…

Tana Oy has confirmed that Infinity Service Co., Ltd. has been officially appointed as its authorised agent in Taiwan, strengthening Tana’s local presence and enhancing service and engineering support for…

UK Packaging PRO has been appointed by PackUK as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging recycling scheme, Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. The bid was led…

The UK-based National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) has welcomed the government’s youth employment drive but urges stronger links between education, skills and industry. The £1bn initiative includes grants for employers hiring young people, expanded…

The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has announced the winners of its 2026 Recycling Heroes Competition. The theme this year was “Don’t Think Waste – Think Opportunity” encouraging everyone to view…

DS Smith Recycling Division has received an EcoVadis Platinum rating and at the same time we improved our score from 83 to 88/100. This result places them among the top…

CIWM has confirmed the election of Marcus Gover as Junior Vice President. Gover (pictured left) will formally take over the role from Liz Parkes MBE, who will become Senior Vice…

Presona AB has announced two new partnerships that will ensure excellent support for Presona customers across the UK. Ecosystem Ltd joins as exclusive sales partner for England, Scotland and Wales,…

Tunley Environmental has announced the release of its latest book, ‘The Sustainability Leader’s Playbook: 101’. Written as a practical guide, the book equips sustainability professionals and business leaders with essential…

​James Cropper Paper & Packaging has partnered with Biffa to produce ‘Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite’, a playful new children’s storybook designed to encourage proper recycling habits and…

Australia has announced a strengthened national packaging regulation framework introducing mandatory compliance and reporting requirements for businesses, including overseas suppliers, as part of its push to ensure 100% of packaging…

Hamburger Recycling has confirmed a leadership transition at Hamburger Recycling Adria, designed to support the company’s next phase of growth and development in Slovenia. Effective March 1, 2026, Kristina Trampuš…

Fabrizio Radice has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial Officer of the Bollegraaf Group. Radice brings more than 25 years of international experience in senior management roles across leading…

N+P Group have secured a £30.6 million bilateral financing package from NatWest, including a £5m facility from Lombard for the Crayford Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). This significant transaction supports the…

International Paper recently filed a worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) in the state of Washington revealing plans to close its Yakima Box facility in Union Gap. The facility is…