Bringing real-time control to leachate treatment
A new approach to methane stripping appears to bring cutting-edge technology to an area of the wastewater industry that has often appeared inefficient and clunky. Envirotec spoke to Rostech Environmental, to find out more .
Graduate opportunity with Huddersfield firm
The company who became in December 2013 the only company worldwide to mechanically process flat panel displays (FPD) are in search of a graduate...
Colourful initiative in Leeds aims to jump-start flatlining recycling-on-the-go figures, with industry support
#LeedsByExample campaign backed by industry giants has ambition of nationwide roll-out
Bubble-blowing bins, recycling reward machines, a huge art installation and ‘Re-Cycler’ recycling collection bikes...
Getting smart to prevent litter: New knowledge network launched in Scotland
Anyone with a stake in tackling litter in Scotland can get access to the latest advice and research from home and abroad, from Tuesday...
White paper presents circular value chain solutions for textiles
Recycling equipment manufacturer TOMRA has published a new white paper titled ‘Transforming Textiles: 4 Key Beliefs to Enable Textiles Circularity’. The paper addresses the...
Zero waste fashion thrives in Dunbar
Fashion designer Jacqui Burke is unveiling a collection made from recycled or upcycled clothing, appearing at the Museum of Flights near Edinburgh on 23...
Collaborative hackathon offers £7k prize to circular innovators
A national call has been launched for innovators interested in a circular economy to take part in a technology hackathon at this year’s RWM...
Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
Biodegradable plastics are emerging as an alternative to conventional plastics to address microplastic pollution. Unlike conventional plastics, biodegradable plastics are designed to break down...
UK supermarket starts coffeepod recycling scheme
Scheme turns used aluminium and plastic pods into new products such as beverage cans and furniture
1.2bn beverage pods bought in the...
Automated waste collection system to be installed in Seoul
Gangnam-Gu, Seoul’s third largest district, has chosen automated waste collection system (AWCS) firm Envac to install an underground system that will span 399,741 sq....
Aerosol recycling initiative launched by trade group
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, which it says "will help increase the awareness and uptake...
Plastic not-so-fantastic
Recent months have seen a perfect storm for those responsible for dealing with waste plastic, in the combination of China's refusal to accept waste...
New report highlights the value of biogas in addressing global challenges
• The World Biogas Association (WBA) publishes its latest report on the Global Potential of Biogas to address global environmental and economic challenges
• The...
Courtauld Commitment figures prove ‘food for thought’
The latest figures published in WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment 2025 Milestone Progress Report indicate that food waste rates in the UK have decreased. But...
eBay UK will encourage use of recycled car parts
E-commerce firm eBay UK has announced initiatives to encourage the use of recycled car parts, and is joining forces with insurers Aviva and LV...
Making office accessories from biochar
Biochar has been used to make office items for a Birmingham law firm, in a recent project by Aston University researchers.
Mills & Reeve have...
Gasification platform demonstrates renewable gas production from SRF
Located in the heart of “Chemical Valley” in Saint-Fons (Rhône), France, the GAYA semi-industrial Research & Development platform took a historic step forward in...
Biffa says new strategy needed for UK waste and resource industry
The UK’s environmental strategy is at a crossroads and it is crucial both government and industry come together to fully capitalise on a post-Brexit...
Making biofuels from seawater rather than crude oil
Researchers from The University of Manchester are using synthetic biology to explore a more efficient way to produce the next generation of bio-based jet fuels – partly made from seawater
Aluminium packaging recycling soars in Q2, but PRN prices remain high
According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes rocketed in Q2....
