Brushing with disaster? Technology firm issues warning about acute landfill contributor
Electric toothbrushes are adding to the world’s growing mountain of harmful ewaste at a concerning rate. UK sustainable technology firm In2tec is calling for...
New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into force
New rules on how workplaces in England sort their recycling and waste came into force on 31 March, hopefully ending confusion over what goes...
Comment: UK incineration boom could reshape Europe’s waste flows
By Kjetil Vikingstad, R&D and Founder of material and energy recovery firm Geminor, writing on the group's website
The UK is on the brink of...
Repurposing plastic waste with additive manufacturing
A new project in Germany demonstrates an innovative method for turning plastic packaging waste into high-quality 3D-printed products
Of the 5.6 million metric tons of...
Environment Agency secures Proceeds of Crime Award for £313,382.45
The Environment Agency has secured a Proceeds of Crime judgment for £313,382.45 against two men from Northampton who ran an illegal waste tyre site.
At...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe - this year in their 8th run -were announced on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling...
Advanced tracking technology installed in MRFs in Wales
Packaging-tracing technology firm Polytag says it has successfully integrated four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. "The new sites...
Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers
A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together...
Crisis in EU plastic recycling demands immediate action, says trade group
The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point, according to a 19 March statement from Plastic Recyclers Europe, which represents plastic...
£13.7 million of e-waste will be generated by April 3G switch-off
The O2 network’s move to switch off 3G next month could see £13 million worth of e-waste generated, according to business waste collection firm...
Survey suggests strong public support for EPS recycling
A 2025 YouGov survey conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) appears to indicate a strong public demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions....
Vinyl and CD recycling scheme announced by major music packaging broker
Key Production Group, said to be Europe’s leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production...
Stronger waste prevention measures needed to accelerate the Nordic transition to a circular economy
More systematic waste prevention strategies are needed to achieve regional and national sustainability goals in Scandinavia, according to a new report. It outlines practical...
Plastic pollution in 2025: Technology and legislation outlook
Possibly a surprising enlistment in the ongoing culture wars, plastic is nonetheless another issue where melodrama often trumps detail. Or perhaps that should be...
Study challenges circular fashion’s economic and environmental claims
A new study suggests that circular fashion (CF) – the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste – might not be...
Optimise your anaerobic digestion site with a weather station expertly installed by Skyview
Anaerobic digestion (AD) sites are vital for sustainable waste management and renewable energy production, but they face ongoing challenges in managing odour emissions and adapting to changing weather conditions, both of which can impact operations, community relations, and overall efficiency.
The LEGO Group introduces tires made with recycled materials
The LEGO Group has introduced a new, more sustainable material for selected LEGO tires, made from recycled fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil.
The material...
Promoting circularity in mineral waste management: European trade groups join forces
A significant collaboration between trade associations in Europe aims to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste.
The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and...
“Fully recyclable” solar cells showcase using water as a solvent
In a study published in Nature, researchers have developed a method that they say is able to recycle all parts of a solar cell...
Three men arrested in connection with Hoads Wood illegal waste dumping
Three men were arrested on Wednesday 5 February as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at the Hoads Wood...
