Recycling firm starts new phase of CRM recovery project
Axion Consulting is embarking on the next phase of a major European research project into the recovery of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) from Waste...
Consultancy to contribute to design of Swedish nuclear waste storage facility
Engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco has been commissioned by the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company SKB to help plan and design a...
Former Kirkcaldy scrap yard operator sentenced to a Community Payback Order of 160 hours...
William Noble was sentenced to a Community Payback Order of 160 hours of unpaid work to be completed within 9 months at Kirkcaldy Sheriff...
Agribusiness offers best opportunities for bio-economy, says report
Agribusiness presents the biggest opportunities for the bio-economy, according to a new report published in the lead-up to Bio-Based Innovations Expo 2017, a new...
New circular economy standard a “perfect opportunity” for organisations to improve sustainability performance, says...
The launch on 31 May of the new BS 8001 British Standard - described as the world’s first standard for implementing circular economy principles...
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...
Landfill gas group launched by REA
In response to demand from its members, the REA has set up a group to cater for the landfill gas sector, it was announced...
ADBA compares party manifestos
Following the launch of the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative manifestos, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has commented on the energy, climate...
Award for recycling firm working with the NHS in London
Material management solutions firm Bywaters has received commendations at the NHS Sustainability Awards, held on 17 May at Imperial College, South Kensington.
Guy's and St...
Recycling firms single out packaging villains
The relative indifference towards waste shown by many firms in the fast moving consumer goods sector was highlighted on 19 May when the Recycling...
Equipment improves screening capacity for firm that uses flies to convert waste to resources
Millibeter increases screening capacity when converting organic waste into renewable resources with the Russell Eco Separator
Tons of organic waste such as fruit and vegetables...
New life for steel structural components from old buildings
The joint European project PROGRESS, which is being led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is developing new utilization models based on the...
Plastic bag firm wins seal of approval for its UK manufacturing business
RPC bpi refuse is celebrating three major business wins across the healthcare, facilities management and cleaning sectors. The UK-based refuse sack manufacturer is estimating...
Food waste report is ‘wake-up call’ for next Government, says ADBA
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has joined the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in calling food waste levels in...
Interest remains high in odour reduction method for post-consumer plastic recycling
Last year Austrian plastic packaging and recycling specialist Starlinger introduced its technology for odour reduction in post-consumer plastic recycling, and since then it has...
A tweak to black plastic makes it recyclable, says packaging specialist working with Viridor
Viridor has teamed up with packaging specialist Nextek to find a way to deal with supermarket food tray waste.
Similar to the issue of coffee...
Lakeside EfW’s zero-waste-to-landfill status attributed to patented technology
A seemingly pioneering arrangement between Carbon8 Aggregates and the Lakeside Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Colnbrook in Berkshire has seen the latter achieve...
ESA calls for planning system to be aligned with the circular economy
The Environmental Services Association, the voice of the UK’s resource and
waste management industry, has set out a number of recommendations to more closely align...
UK firm’s modular, scalable AD system lands a big contract with the State of...
UK cleantech firm SEaB Energy has been awarded a contract to supply the State of California Energy Commission with its award-winning waste-to-energy Flexibuster system...
Same-day waste audits available with new app
Bywaters, said to be London’s largest undercover waste management company, has recently invested in a new mobile app that allows property and facilities managers...
