What was discussed at the automotive recycling congress?
This year's International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC) ended on a successful note in late March, said the organisers. During the two-day event, some 220...
Recycling Association welcomes moves to make Lucozade bottles recyclable
News that drinks manufacturer Lucozade Ribena Suntory is redesigning its Ribena bottles to make them more recyclable has been welcomed by The Recycling Association.
This...
Keep kerbside collections simple to boost recycling rates, says resource recovery firm
Easy kerbside collections for consumers that focus on consistent quality are essential if the UK is to boost plastics recycling rates and meet current...
Finnish innovation boosts battery recycling rate to over 80%
Electrification will rapidly increase the need for batteries. A new solution by Nordic clean energy company Fortum claims to make over 80% of the...
UK recycling at tipping point, says report from packaging firm
British recycler calls on government to prioritise immediate action as recycling gap threatens to impact UK homes
The UK will fall short of its 2035...
‘Support your local scrap yard, support your local community’, says BMRA
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), the trade association representing metals recycling and scrap yards, has launched a new campaign to encourage members of...
Sorted for NZ’s first PET recycling plant
Materials sorting expert Sesotec provides details of equipment specified for a new recycling facility .
Getting down to brass (or plastic) tacks
Mid-February saw the launch of a 12-week consultation on the Government's Resource & Waste strategy for England, viewed by some as an opportuity for the UK to take a leadership role in the recycling and sustainability of packaging. Envirotec rounds up some industry comment .
Chiltern Railways introduces fast-track coffee cup recycling at stations
Chiltern Railways has become the UK’s first train operator to implement coffee cup recycling at its stations. With the official launch at Marylebone station,...
Industry group and Zero Waste Scotland partnership aims to reduce construction waste
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Zero Waste Scotland are joining forces to encourage the construction industry to find innovative ways to reduce construction...
The Recycling Association concerned over MPs calling for ban on plastics exports
A call for a ban on exports of plastic packaging for recycling has caused concern for The Recycling Association.
The report, from Policy Connect, called...
European Commission’s Kęstutis Sadauskas to open Plastics Recycling Show Europe Conference
Newly announced speakers from IKEA, HP and Philips
Kęstutis Sadauskas, Director Circular Economy and Green Growth DG Environment at the European Commission will formally open...
Global alliance commits over $1 billion to help end plastic waste in the environment
An alliance of global companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain launched - on 16 January - a new organization to advance...
Industry needs a recycling solution for PP films
With research showing that polypropylene (PP) film is readily recyclable, industry needs to plan a viable solution to recover the 100,000 tonnes of this...
Online brine platform aims to boost circular economy solutions for process industries
The Zero Brine project, which aims to advance circular economy business models by redesigning the value and supply chain of water and minerals through...
Knowledge Transfer Network launches UK Circular Plastics Network (UKCPN)
Supported by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), the aim of UKCPN is to bring together the diverse users of plastic products and realise the...
Landfill diversion of carpet waste rises
The volume of carpet waste diverted from landfill in the UK has shown a modest increase with 175,252 tonnes reused, recycled or recovered for...
From plastic waste to shoe of the future: Firm exhibits “closed loop” production line...
An upcycling production line consisting of a plastic shredder, extruder and 3D printer aims to demonstrate how the shoe industry of the future can...
Circular economy strategies would tip balance in battle against dangerous climate change, says...
The world can maximise the chances of avoiding dangerous climate change by moving to a circular economy, according to a report from Netherlands-based social...
Wood Recyclers Association launches fire prevention guide
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched its Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) Guide at its members’ winter meeting in Coventry on 6 December.
The document...
