Machine separates glass from MSW with high purity and throughout, says firm
A new recycling machine from Norwegian firm TOMRA Sorting Recycling is said to achieve new levels of effectiveness in the separation of glass from...
Firm calls on Government to support chemical recycling sector
Plastic recycling firm ReNew ELP says it predicts 2019 will be the “breakthrough year” for chemical recycling, but calls on Government to support sector...
Yorkshire venture aims to close the loop in commercial laundry sector
A new commercial cleaning operation – designed to tackle the UK’s mounting textile waste issue – has been launched following a seemingly successful two-year...
Minister: Resources & Waste Strategy will “require” food waste collections
Investment Minister Graham Stuart MP has said that the government’s forthcoming Resources & Waste Strategy will “require separate food waste collections” to reduce emissions...
Waste firm helps council in Northern Ireland sustain its top recycling rate success
Waste management firm Re-Gen Waste has applauded Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for its continued recycling success, as the latest quarterly data from...
SEPA landfill plan aims to improve compliance and assist transition to a circular economy
SEPA has launched an ambitious plan that it says will "drive environmental compliance at Scotland’s landfill sites, harness innovation and help the sector responsibly...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 announces conference programme
Organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced the outline programme for the event’s free-to attend conference taking place at the RAI Amsterdam...
A second life for critical raw materials: February conference preview
Free conference for businesses, funding bodies and research organisations with an interest in the recovery of critical raw materials
Booking is now open for a...
WWF demands new materials levy to “revolutionise” recycling
A new report was launched in Parliament on 20 November by WWF UK and Resource Association which highlights the potential for new policy options...
“Green Tuesday” anyone? Website calls for new festive tradition to encourage recycling
Independent mobile phone comparison site, www.compareandrecycle.co.uk, is calling for a new festive tradition, 'Green Tuesday' to encourage people to recycle the old tech they...
£8.2m contract awarded to build EfW facility in Avonmouth
Engineering firm SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed to support the delivery of Viridor’s landmark £252m resource recovery centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, it...
Speaker line-up and details announced for IERC 2019 event, in Salzburg
Over 500 delegates are expected to gather in Salzburg in January for the International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC) 2019.
Keynote speakers will include: Paul E....
Teeside firm delivers safety solutions for storage silos at Sellafield nuclear decommissioning site
Teesside product manufacturer and global supplier of fire, blast and heat protection systems - Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd (MTE) – has recently completed a contract...
Potato-waste wood substitute earns inventor young engineering entrepreneur award
Rowan Minkley, co-founder and CEO of Chip[s] Board, received the award from the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub on 22 November
Circular principles improve business resilience, says new report
A new report assesses progress on the circular economy across a range of industries and markets, and concludes that adopting such a model makes...
A difficult transition?
Both Brexit and the Chinese National Sword restrictions present serious challenges for the UK waste and recycling industry
China export quality control scheme pioneered by recycling industry group and Chinese export firm
A new Quality Control (QC) scheme has been jointly developed by The Recycling Association and CCIC London to meet Chinese paper export requirements.
With China...
Furniture enterprise in Scotland takes reuse to new levels
A new and innovative furniture reuse cooperative in Glasgow has been recognised by the Scottish Government for bringing the benefits of reuse and repair...
Innovate UK supports testing of aviation biofuel
UK-based technology company Renovare Fuels has been awarded support by Innovate UK for aviation fuel testing through the Sustainable Aviation for Clean Growth programme....
Brexit could drive UK circular economy, says resource recovery firm
Brexit offers fresh opportunities for the UK and its manufacturers to secure their raw material supplies, such as recycled plastics, from a stable domestic...
