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The UK Government‘‘s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting applications for funding from councils in england to support pilot schemes to test the effectiveness of a range of incentives to encourage people to reduce their waste and re-use, recycle or compost more. Up to £5m is …

A study reveals that approximately 60 per cent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation of regional climate, natural hazards and pests – are being degraded or used unsustainably. Scientists warn that the harmful …

A major new report reveals that Welsh politicians need radical changes to reduce the impact of Wales‘‘ population on the world as startling new research shows that most Welsh people are ready to make lifestyles changes to help the environment.Three quarters of people in Wales (74 per cent) believe that …

Here is a useful contribution from Professor Chris Coggins (WAMTECH) posted by BBC Online and linked to last night‘‘s TV docu-drama (If the toxic timebomb goes off, on BBC 2). Chris argues that a range of options must all play a part in addressing the problem. Achieving "zero waste" is …

The Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS), one of the government‘‘s key measures to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill, goes live from April 1. The scheme will see progressive reductions in the amount of biodegradable municipal waste – such as paper, food and garden waste – that …

New Hazardous Waste Regulations for England have been laid in Parliament introducing new and simpler procedures for tracking the movement of hazardous waste. The new regulations replace the Special Waste Regulations 1996 in England and fully meet the requirements of the European Hazardous Waste Directive. Commenting on the progress made, …

Hampshire is already recycling more than a quarter of household and garden waste but we can all help make this much higher, in fact we can double our efforts. That‘‘s the message of the Recycle for Hampshire campaign officially launched recently in Winchester. Project Integra, the partnership of all local …

More than 50 per cent of Australia‘‘s packaging materials are recovered through recycling. The Australian Beverage Industry Environment Council (BIEC) reports that a recent analysis for the National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) of available 2003 data shows 51 per cent of all packaging materials in Australia are recovered. This …

A high-tech revolution in Melbourne‘‘s waste disposal system could help the environment – and add to household costs. The Age reports that dumping rubbish in Melbourne‘‘s tips is set to be cut drastically under a new plan for the city‘‘s waste. But experts have warned that more environmentally friendly garbage …

A discussion paper from the Australia Institute, disseminated by Ecorecycle Victoria suggests that total wasteful consumption in Australia amounts to over A$10.5 billion dollars annually spent on goods and services that are never or hardly ever used. Types of wasting behaviour are identified, and typical patterns of consumption highlighted in …