New guide aims to help packaging designers boost recyclability
In an initiative to address plastic waste, RECOUP and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have launched new guidance to help packaging designers create easy-to-recycle...
Scottish college “rockets” food waste recycling rates with second on-site composter
Dundee and Angus College has invested in a second of Tidy Planet’s Rocket Composters for its Arbroath Campus, after successfully composting over 70 tonnes...
SEPA sets out action plan for Scotland’s metals sector
An action plan to help Scotland’s metals sector become an innovative and valued part of Scotland’s emerging circular economy, improve environmental compliance and stop...
Machine separates glass from MSW with high purity and throughout, says firm
A new recycling machine from Norwegian firm TOMRA Sorting Recycling is said to achieve new levels of effectiveness in the separation of glass from...
Firm calls on Government to support chemical recycling sector
Plastic recycling firm ReNew ELP says it predicts 2019 will be the “breakthrough year” for chemical recycling, but calls on Government to support sector...
Yorkshire venture aims to close the loop in commercial laundry sector
A new commercial cleaning operation – designed to tackle the UK’s mounting textile waste issue – has been launched following a seemingly successful two-year...
Waste firm helps council in Northern Ireland sustain its top recycling rate success
Waste management firm Re-Gen Waste has applauded Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for its continued recycling success, as the latest quarterly data from...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 announces conference programme
Organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced the outline programme for the event’s free-to attend conference taking place at the RAI Amsterdam...
A second life for critical raw materials: February conference preview
Free conference for businesses, funding bodies and research organisations with an interest in the recovery of critical raw materials
Booking is now open for a...
WWF demands new materials levy to “revolutionise” recycling
A new report was launched in Parliament on 20 November by WWF UK and Resource Association which highlights the potential for new policy options...
Circular principles improve business resilience, says new report
A new report assesses progress on the circular economy across a range of industries and markets, and concludes that adopting such a model makes...
A difficult transition?
Both Brexit and the Chinese National Sword restrictions present serious challenges for the UK waste and recycling industry
China export quality control scheme pioneered by recycling industry group and Chinese export firm
A new Quality Control (QC) scheme has been jointly developed by The Recycling Association and CCIC London to meet Chinese paper export requirements.
With China...
Furniture enterprise in Scotland takes reuse to new levels
A new and innovative furniture reuse cooperative in Glasgow has been recognised by the Scottish Government for bringing the benefits of reuse and repair...
Brexit could drive UK circular economy, says resource recovery firm
Brexit offers fresh opportunities for the UK and its manufacturers to secure their raw material supplies, such as recycled plastics, from a stable domestic...
National Bed Federation profiles mattress recycling in new report, and sets 10-year recycling goal...
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has published its first policy document on the use and sale of used mattresses, components and materials. The policy...
Aluminium drink cans recycling hits record high in Ireland
Repak, Ireland’s only government-approved packaging recycling scheme announced on 10 October that more than 7 out of 10 aluminium drink cans sold and consumed...
Feather packaging innovation picks up European circular economy award
The winner of the 2018 Green Alley Award has been chosen: Aeropowder from the UK beat off five competitors to pick up the European...
AI firm chosen to help reduce NHS waste in Scotland
Ditto Sustainability has been chosen to transform the re-use of products for NHS Scotland and help stimulate the Scottish circular economy by reducing waste,...
Bespoke conveyors unlock cost and performance benefits at quarrying site
Aggregate Industries’ (AI) Torr Works site in Somerset is seemingly benefiting from significant cost savings and improved system reliability following the installation of four...
