Government has lost its grip on packaging recycling obligations system, suggests report
An unhelpfully relaxed system has meant that a lot of the packaging waste supposedly destined for recycling – and reported in the UK’s recycling figures - is simply exported abroad, where there are not sufficient checks to ensure it doesn’t end up in landfill .
UK off track to meet emissions targets without urgent action
The Committee on Climate Change published its 2018 Progress Report to Parliament on 28 June, which said the UK will miss its legally binding carbon budgets in 2025 and 2030, unless swift action is taken .
Lords committee alarmed at impending chemical chaos after Brexit
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has expressed concern after hearing from Minister Thérèse Coffey MP on 18 July about what Brexit means for chemical regulation in the UK.
July roundtable brings together WEEE leading figures to discuss UK target setting
In early July, stakeholders from the UK’s EEE production and WEEE reuse and recycling sector convened for a roundtable debate to discuss the evidential...
Swedish island nature reserve goes off the water grid
A Swedish Baltic island seemingly renowned for its natural beauty is shifting away from its old water access model towards a self-reliant, local generation...
“Tide may be turning” for UK anaerobic digestion industry, says ADBA
Renewable technology has “bright future” despite recent difficulties, says industry body
Global AD and biogas tradeshow strikes positive note after tough years for UK industry
The...
Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, says EA report
Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, says a new Environment Agency report published on 11 July 2018.
Although there has been...
Trade body warns MPs nationalisation would put water industry achievements at risk
Parliamentarians have been seemingly warned about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat, according to Water UK .
Sifting gold from the junk: London firm to stage an exhibition of valuable items...
As the public fascination with what dwells in our sewage and trash seemingly develops unabated, its perhaps timely that an exhibition is to be...
Government’s post-Brexit fisheries proposals are vague on how they will achieve world leading sustainable...
Lack of detail on sustainability objectives for new Fisheries Bill is of real concern, says MCS
UK marine charity the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says...
Quarry firm in Cornwall fined for supplying asbestos-contaminated waste
A Cornish waste disposal company has been ordered to pay £26,500 in fines and costs for illegally handling and disposing of hazardous waste, according...
Water utility uses AI to manage energy
North West water firm United Utilities is using artificial intelligence to deliver a flexible approach to energy management .
Experts highlight far reaching impact of new EU emission rules on industry and potential...
Thousands of British companies face potential fines and disciplinary action, including the closing of facilities, for failing to take account of the far reaching...
Scots public advised to have their say on deposit return schemes
Members of the public are being called upon to have their say on how deposit return could work best for Scotland
US NGOs challenge EU decision on wood burning
A large group of US-based environmental and forest-protection groups has united to challenge the EU for its decision to continue to label the indiscriminate...
Mixing food waste and sewage: Key debate earmarked by organisers of Global Biogas Expo
Ofwat’s kickstart to the burgeoning £780M bioresources market promises to make an important conference session about combining sewage sludge and food waste a must-visit...
John Lewis pilots pick up ‘buyback’ service for unwanted clothing
To help reduce the 300,000 tonnes of clothing which gets sent to landfill each year in the UK, John Lewis is piloting a service...
Closing the loop: Real-time air-quality data used to control hybrid engines in Leeds trial
Monitoring technology from air-quality modelling expert EarthSense has provided real-time data for trials into the use of low-emission vehicles to improve air quality in...
Major retailers and others back Leeds campaign to boost ‘on-the-go’ recycling
#LeedsByExample campaign set to pilot new ways of improving recycling rates
The environmental behaviour change charity Hubbub and recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety are bringing together...
Endangered water voles given a new sanctuary in South Yorkshire
Environmental consultancy Ecus Ltd has joined forces with Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) to provide a new home for...
