Time to prepare for the REACH deadline, says chemicals firm
The deadline for the final phase of implementation of the EU's REACH regulation is 1 June 2018, making it a time when many firms...
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
How the motor repair industry works with the circular economy
Dr Hugh Falkner of the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) looks at the circular economy and the motor repair industry
Zero Waste Scotland calls for local music groups to join national instrument amnesty
Musical Scots are being called upon to keep instruments in good use by signing up for a ‘Musical Instrument Amnesty’.
Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging...
Anaerobic digestion trade group labels Environment Agency charges hike ‘unjustified’
Consultation proposes large charge increases in England with short implementation period
Plant in Ghent will be first in Europe to recover non-ferrous metals from bottom...
Water and waste expert Suez has announced a new process to recover non-ferrous metals from bottom ash produced by waste-to-energy plants
Global Circularity Report reveals the world is only 9% circular
New Global Circularity Metric shows how much our current linear economy is failing people and the planet, say authors
With over 90% of the raw...
Special bins for single-use drinks containers to be trialled in Cornwall
Closed Loop scheme aims to establish the viability of a new ‘Beverage Bin' for single-use containers
Europe gets serious about plastic waste
The European Commission has announced the adoption of a new strategy with respect to the way plastic products are designed, produced, used and recycled in the EU
How are men and women differently affected by chemicals from waste? Nigerian TV documentary...
On 15 January the Nigerian TV channel NTA broadcast a 30-minute documentary entitled “What has gender got to do with chemicals?”
In Africa’s most populated...
Bioconversion gains traction
Envirotec looks at recent developments with biorefining and converting biomass into useful chemicals or renewable fuels
SEPA raises concerns about waste handling at Trident submarine base
SEPA has criticised the MOD's handling of nuclear waste at a site near the Trident base in Faslane
Design for recycling service launches
Circular economy specialist Axion has launched a new ‘Design for Recycling’
MPs recommend coffee cup charge to fund recycling infrastructure
The EAC has called on the government to introduce a 25p charge and for all coffee cups to be recycled by 2023
Scottish householders urged to resolve to recycle more for 2018
The Composition of Household Waste at the Kerbside shows that 60% of what goes in the non-recyclable ‘landfill’ bin could have been recycled
Research collaboration strikes optimistic note on wood recycling
A collaboration between DSM-Niaga and ECOR announced on 20 December will focus on developing fully recyclable and healthier alternatives for particleboard, MDF and other...
Survey reveals incentives and challenges for the use of recycled plastic
European Plastics Converters (EuPC) — a European trade association — has surveyed plastics converters across Europe to look at the current and future use...
Plasma waste recovery successfully trialled for precious metals extraction from e-waste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-7xuAV2ch4
Plasma waste recovery firm Tetronics says it has completed the first of four trials using its plasma technology in the extraction of precious metals...
UK Asbestos Training Association updates rules of membership to address threat to industry standards
UKATA says it has overhauled its rules of membership to counter a threat from sub-standard service providers.
British Metals Recycling Association expresses disappointment with the Home Office review of the Scrap...
The British Metals Recycling Association says it is extremely disappointed by the Home Office’s announcement that it will simply retain the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
