UK project sets out the world’s first roadmap to a circular space economy
From reusable rockets to space stations that could one day recycle floating debris into new materials, a first-of-its-kind study from the University of Surrey...
German group looks to make wind energy rotor blades from renewable materials
A German research project is trying to develop wind turbine rotor blades made entirely from renewable materials.
The group – a partnership between Kiel...
From microplastics to megastructures: Earthshot prize finalists reviewed
Finalists in this year’s Earthshot Awards include a breakthrough microplastics filter and “the world’s first fully upcycled skyscraper”. The final 15 were announced in...
Report outlines how Europe can secure its industrial future by creating markets for clean...
The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies to create lead markets for clean materials,...
Pathways to a circular plastic future: RECOUP conference explored options
The annual conference held by recycling charity RECOUP brought together a range of voices from packaging, recycling, finance, and policy to examine how groups...
Waste profiling system selected by TIME as one of the best inventions of 2025
An AI-powered camera system that profiles waste streams within recycling facilities has been included among a selection of Best Inventions by TIME.
To compile this...
Green chemicals firm in Grangemouth offers thoughts on demand trends
Demand is increasing for green chemicals that do without fossil fuel-derived ingredients, says Celtic Renewables, a Scottish firm focused on the sector, which attributes...
First-of-its-kind waste trading platform launches in Scotland
A tech startup has created a Bloomberg-style trading platform to support a range of sectors in Scotland with their net zero and sustainability goals,...
New report warns skills shortages threaten circular economy progress
A new report warns that skills shortages will hold back the UK's efforts to move towards a circular economy, drawing upon the appraisal of...
Toothpaste tubes are now recyclable, announces WRAP and major brands
One of the announcements at Recycle Week 2025 was a collaboration between major toothpaste brands, climate action NGO WRAP, and local authorities, to the...
Startup turns captured CO2 into everyday cleaning ingredients
A UK firm has announced the world’s first commercial anionic surfactant1 produced using captured CO2 as a principal feedstock. Announced on 30 September, Viridi's...
CIWM issues ten policy calls to boost growth, jobs and net zero
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has outlined ten policy recommendations for the sector and for the UK Government to deliver on their...
Commingled flexible plastic collections possible, says report
Key findings from what's described as the UK’s biggest flexible plastic kerbside recycling collection project (known as the FlexCollect initiative) appear to show that...
The hidden value in EPR reporting data
The introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has rattled many industries, with companies concerned about potential cost increases. However, EPR may also present an...
Applying advanced waste reduction strategies in modern warehousing
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Modern warehouses generate an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of operational waste annually across the UK, with packaging materials accounting...
Comment: Effective waste management in the age of e-waste
By Xavier Hubert, Head of Circular Economy, Global Services & Solutions with contract electronics manufacturer Flex
Responsible management of e-waste is no longer about recycling...
Textile waste in Europe: a billion-dollar business is brewing, says Finnish group
Textile recycling is a massive opportunity for the whole of Europe, says the group behind an ongoing research project in Finland. Recycling technology is...
Establishing the tray-to-tray recycling market: technology, scale and challenges
Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognised approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager –...
Direct Li-ion recycling advances poised to reshape the battery materials market
Conrad Nichols, a senior energy storage technology analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx, previews some of the key findings from a new report.
The Li-ion...
Educational campaign mounts citywide recycling push in Preston
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A targeted recycling education campaign spearheaded by Preston City Council and plastics recycling and...
