An inquiry has been launched into why recycling rates vary so widely across London boroughs in a bid to help the English capital become a world leader in waste management

The state of Victoria in Australia is putting up resistance to the idea of a national drink bottle refund scheme.

Japan’s top mobile phone carrier, NTT DoComo Inc, conducted a pilot project early this year to gauge the effectiveness of mobile phone recycling processes.

Two scientists in the Washington area, USA, have discovered a way to create biodegradable plastics from feathers.

Following a Federal Government decree that all plastic bags made anywhere in the United Arab Emirates must be biodegradable by 2013, the emirate of Ajman will aim to put this in place by the end of this year.

A Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) on single use and reusable bags has been developed by ICF International’s Sacramento office and released by Green Cities California (GCC).

Starting early next year, a new law on WEEE disposal will require manufacturers across New York state to offer free programs enabling citizens to drop off their unwanted electrical and electronic items for reuse or recycling.

Rhodia and its partners Renault, INDRA SAS/Re-source Industries, Steep and Mann+Hummel have announced a commitment to create a channel for recycling polyamide from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs).