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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...

Defra delays digital waste tracking introduction suggesting more time needed to get the IT...

The government has announced a delay to the introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking across the UK, moving the start date from April 2025...

Adding spectral analysis to metal sorting system will be transformative, claims supplier

Precision sorting, higher margins, and a sustainable contribution to the circular economy are among the headline benefits claimed for the REDWAVE XRF system for...

Multiple penalties for illegal Aberdeenshire waste site

An investigation by Scotland’s environment regulator into an illegal waste site in Aberdeenshire concluded on 3 February with a 150-hour community payback order, a...

Self-healing asphalt from biomass waste could offer sustainable solution to potholes

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's...

Tackling disposable cup waste: Costa, Nero and others join forces

The UK’s first-ever returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands launched in Glasgow on 27 January, aiming to cut into the 388 million disposable...

Report reveals shocking scale of litter problem in England

Over 90% of places surveyed across England blighted by litter, says Keep Britain Tidy Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy released a report on 29 January...

Deep learning, real-time monitoring and more: The recycling trends for 2025 according to TOMRA

As we embark on a new year, a pressing question arises: What are the defining trends that will shape the future of our industry?...

New administrator for pEPR scheme

A new administrator for the UK’s four-nation Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme was announced on 21 January, and it will be called...

Work begins on Swedish spent nuclear fuel repository

The ground was broken on 15 January to begin construction of an underground repository for spent nuclear fuel in Sweden, one of the first...

Time’s up for single-use? Research suggests retailers must go reusable to stay competitive

New research appears to reveal that two-thirds of UK shoppers (65%) believe all retailers should be offering reuse and refill systems and moving away...

Group launches new UK Biochar Carbon Code for public consultation

CapChar, a UK provider of on-farm biochar solutions, has launched a public consultation on its new Biochar Carbon Code. Stakeholders are invited to contribute...

EU project aims to separate and recycle nuclear waste

Is permanent storage the only strategy for dealing with nuclear waste? It appears not. With the aid of new EU funding, a new project...

Solar trade association teams up with EMR to advance circularity

Sustainable materials firm EMR has joined forces with trade association Solar Energy UK, in a bid to advance circularity efforts in the sector. There are...

April event will focus lighting manufacturers on cutting carbon

Lighting and electrical manufacturers are invited to gather at a special event to share insights and learnings on cutting their carbon emissions. The Net Zero...

Biogas in the city: UK developer plans urban plants

Renewables developer Dark Green Group has said it plans to be the first company in the UK to build a fleet of anaerobic digestion...