Glass bottles amongst the most environmentally impactful says Southampton study
Research by environmental experts at the University of Southampton has determined that glass bottles are likely to be more environmentally impactful containers for pre-packaged...
Brominated flame retardants are not hindering the recycling of WEEE plastics says new study
Misperceptions regarding the impact of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) on WEEE plastics recycling are addressed by a report from the International Bromine Council (BSEF)...
Waste concrete to be repurposed into public furniture using additive manufacturing
Waste concrete from demolished buildings is to be reinvented and made into new custom-made outdoor memorials and public garden furniture with the help of...
Partnership to create first end-of-life supply chain for electric car batteries
A seemingly ground-breaking project to create a circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry is being led by EMR Metals Recycling. The...
Biodegradable tree guards reduce environmental impact
A new range of biodegradable guards will help to reduce the environmental impact of planting new whips while improving landscape management, says the firm...
Sponsored content: Versatile shredder is operator friendly
Equipment manufacturer Ulster Shredders is introducing its newest shredder, the U-75LB. This slow-speed, twin-shaft assembly has been designed to be machine operator friendly. It is engineered to shred a variety of challenging materials.
Disposal plan all at sea?
As rain and groundwater continue to pour into the site – at a rate of 180m3 per day in 2019 – the volume of contaminated water is expected to reach 1.37 million tonnes by the end of 2020
North London Waste Authority launches online clothes swaps to divert unwanted textiles from disposal
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has partnered with London Waste and Recycling Board’s (LWARB’s) eco-fashion campaign Love Not Landfill to launch Stop & Swap,...
New mattress recycling facility opens in Greater Manchester
A NEW facility has opened in Bolton that will seemingly recycle up to a quarter of a million mattresses thrown away in Greater Manchester...
Continuous flow chemistry process picks up French award
A French-government award that recognises sustainable chemistry initiatives has been picked up by Minakem, a CDMO for active ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry....
Metals recycler supports the Transport for London scrappage scheme
Metals recycler EMR is supporting the Transport for London (TFL) scrappage scheme at six sites across the capital.
EMR Metal Recycling has Authorised Treatment Facilities...
Which countries are winning the war on waste?
Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark have succeeded in recovering over 98% of their municipal waste on average over the last five years
Germany is...
SEPA household waste statistics 2019 highlight positive trends on recycling, carbon emissions and reduced...
Carbon impact of waste down 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 2011
Less than 1 million tonnes of household waste sent to...
Tracking chemicals of concern in products: SCIP database ready for use
Industry can now submit information on substances of very high concern to ECHA’s SCIP database. The aim is to make recycling of products safer...
Comment: Never let a crisis go to waste
Aaron Baker of BGF.
Quick thinking and agility has helped waste management companies survive and even prosper during lockdown, says Aaron Baker, an investor at...
The importance of regulation and compliance in the disposal of your chemical waste
Waste management firm Chloros Environmental specialises in the disposal of hazardous waste and recycling solutions. Here, managing director Richard Hurdle offers a contemporary perspective...
Report finds UK businesses struggling to implement sustainable mobile computing strategies
UK businesses are struggling to implement sustainable mobile computing strategies as rapidly changing requirements force half to switch their mobile computing devices before they...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes virtual from 9 to 11 December
Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission is keynote speaker at PRSE Virtual, opening on 9 December.
Plastics Recycling Show...
Winners of AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2020 celebrated
The winners of the 2020 AD and Biogas Industry Awards were announced on 8 October in a virtual Awards Ceremony hosted by the Anaerobic...
Coronavirus grant boosts safety at waste management firms
Zero Waste Scotland and the Scottish Government are helping the resource management industry meet the challenges of the coronavirus, allocating more than £820k in grants to waste management firms across the country to adapt in response to the pandemic.
