Advanced tracking technology installed in MRFs in Wales
Packaging-tracing technology firm Polytag says it has successfully integrated four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. "The new sites...
Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers
A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together...
Crisis in EU plastic recycling demands immediate action, says trade group
The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point, according to a 19 March statement from Plastic Recyclers Europe, which represents plastic...
£13.7 million of e-waste will be generated by April 3G switch-off
The O2 network’s move to switch off 3G next month could see £13 million worth of e-waste generated, according to business waste collection firm...
Survey suggests strong public support for EPS recycling
A 2025 YouGov survey conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) appears to indicate a strong public demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions....
Vinyl and CD recycling scheme announced by major music packaging broker
Key Production Group, said to be Europe’s leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production...
Stronger waste prevention measures needed to accelerate the Nordic transition to a circular economy
More systematic waste prevention strategies are needed to achieve regional and national sustainability goals in Scandinavia, according to a new report. It outlines practical...
Plastic pollution in 2025: Technology and legislation outlook
Possibly a surprising enlistment in the ongoing culture wars, plastic is nonetheless another issue where melodrama often trumps detail. Or perhaps that should be...
Study challenges circular fashion’s economic and environmental claims
A new study suggests that circular fashion (CF) – the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste – might not be...
Optimise your anaerobic digestion site with a weather station expertly installed by Skyview
Anaerobic digestion (AD) sites are vital for sustainable waste management and renewable energy production, but they face ongoing challenges in managing odour emissions and adapting to changing weather conditions, both of which can impact operations, community relations, and overall efficiency.
The LEGO Group introduces tires made with recycled materials
The LEGO Group has introduced a new, more sustainable material for selected LEGO tires, made from recycled fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil.
The material...
Promoting circularity in mineral waste management: European trade groups join forces
A significant collaboration between trade associations in Europe aims to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste.
The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and...
“Fully recyclable” solar cells showcase using water as a solvent
In a study published in Nature, researchers have developed a method that they say is able to recycle all parts of a solar cell...
Three men arrested in connection with Hoads Wood illegal waste dumping
Three men were arrested on Wednesday 5 February as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at the Hoads Wood...
Defra delays digital waste tracking introduction suggesting more time needed to get the IT...
The government has announced a delay to the introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking across the UK, moving the start date from April 2025...
Adding spectral analysis to metal sorting system will be transformative, claims supplier
Precision sorting, higher margins, and a sustainable contribution to the circular economy are among the headline benefits claimed for the REDWAVE XRF system for...
Multiple penalties for illegal Aberdeenshire waste site
An investigation by Scotland’s environment regulator into an illegal waste site in Aberdeenshire concluded on 3 February with a 150-hour community payback order, a...
Self-healing asphalt from biomass waste could offer sustainable solution to potholes
Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's...
Tackling disposable cup waste: Costa, Nero and others join forces
The UK’s first-ever returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands launched in Glasgow on 27 January, aiming to cut into the 388 million disposable...
Report reveals shocking scale of litter problem in England
Over 90% of places surveyed across England blighted by litter, says Keep Britain Tidy
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy released a report on 29 January...
