App launch aims to connect waste producers and reprocessors
1 November saw the launch of WasteApp, described as a comprehensive web-based application that, for the first time in England and Wales, connects producers...
National Bed Federation profiles mattress recycling in new report, and sets 10-year recycling goal...
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has published its first policy document on the use and sale of used mattresses, components and materials. The policy...
Chinese delegates visit UK WEEE recycling facility to share best practice
Delegates of the Hubei Provincial Environmental Protection Department in China met with British waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling experts at The Electrical...
Aluminium drink cans recycling hits record high in Ireland
Repak, Ireland’s only government-approved packaging recycling scheme announced on 10 October that more than 7 out of 10 aluminium drink cans sold and consumed...
Clinical waste: Investment needed to secure better value for the NHS
Recent national media coverage highlighting issues surrounding the disposal of NHS clinical waste has painted a very unpleasant picture of a system in chaos....
Feather packaging innovation picks up European circular economy award
The winner of the 2018 Green Alley Award has been chosen: Aeropowder from the UK beat off five competitors to pick up the European...
AI firm chosen to help reduce NHS waste in Scotland
Ditto Sustainability has been chosen to transform the re-use of products for NHS Scotland and help stimulate the Scottish circular economy by reducing waste,...
Waste cooking oil used to make slow release fertiliser
Waste cooking oil collected from cafes and restaurants has been used to make a controlled-release fertiliser that results in better plant health and less...
Liverpool-based white goods reuse scheme celebrates successful start
Liverpool-based charity CREATE UK says it is celebrating a successful first eight months of its white goods reuse scheme, which aims to rescue old...
Bespoke conveyors unlock cost and performance benefits at quarrying site
Aggregate Industries’ (AI) Torr Works site in Somerset is seemingly benefiting from significant cost savings and improved system reliability following the installation of four...
Food waste recycling: Demand doubles in Devon
The amount of food waste sent for recycling by Devon businesses has more than doubled in 18 months according to new figures from Andigestion,...
Biogas firm extols the benefits of a part that is ‘more than just a...
A case study from pumps and mixers expert Landia, on how its equipment is supporting the efforts of an innovative AD firm
The tagline on...
Herefordshire firm invests in corrosive waste transportation
Waste management firm Mayglothling Waste has invested in a high specification "acid vacuum tanker", to provide safe transportation and treatment of acids and...
£22 million construction contract awarded for intermediate-level nuclear waste facility at Dounreay
Civil engineering firm Graham Engineering has picked up a £22 million contract to build a nuclear waste storage facility at the legacy Dounreay nuclear...
World Bank report profiles progress and challenges in the global waste sector
The World Bank’s latest report on the global waste sector offers what looks to be a detailed portrait of waste collection, disposal, and management...
European Commission awards picked up by Finnish fibre technologies
New fibre technologies relevant to the bio- and circular economy have picked up awards in the CO2 reduction category of the European Commission's Regiostars...
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...
“Repair Cafes” launched in North London, as research sheds light on attitudes towards recovering...
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is launching a series of free Repair Cafés to help residents breathe new life into items they would normally...
Craft beer from bread: Zero Waste Scotland celebrates circular economy success story
An island-based brewery is putting circular economy principles into action with the production of a craft beer made from leftover bread.
Bute Brew Co...
Recycled PET wine bottle and bin manufacturer win green categories at Plastics Industry Awards
The 16 winners of the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs) were unveiled at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 28 September. These awards...
