Call for clarification on what can and can’t be exported to China and elsewhere
“Our Quality First campaign will be working with everyone from retailers and local authorities to recyclers, to ensure that everyone takes responsibility for quality,"...
Medical devices take-back scheme wins award
RecoMed, the PVC medical devices take-back scheme, has won an award in the Sustainability category of the 2016 INOVYN Awards, recognising its innovative approach...
Consistent approach to procurement across major infrastructure projects critical for circular economy, according to...
A consistent approach to procurement across major infrastructure projects would help embed circular economy principles into infrastructure design and operation, according to a white...
First National Recycling Guidelines published by WRAP, promising an end to householder confusion
A definitive list of what can and cannot be accepted for recycling at the roadside was published by WRAP on 12 October.
The Recycling...
Funding available for businesses and organisations working in the bioeconomy in Scotland
On 19 October the Scottish Government announced a £1.5 million funding opportunity for businesses and research institutions working in industrial biotechnology, food and drink,...
Complete supply chain approach is essential for success, suggests resource recovery specialist
Richard McKinlay, Senior Engineer at Axion Consulting suggests the recycling industry and infrastructure needs to move to a complete supply chain approach if it...
Industry-funded communications campaign increases metal recycling rates in Warwick
Warwick District Council has increased kerbside recycling of metal packaging by 28 per cent in six months – through MetalMatters, a communications campaign funded...
Edinburgh circular economy summit showcases innovation and new business models
Zero Waste Scotland’s Chief Executive Iain Gulland opened the 2016 Scottish Resources Conference on 5 October by stating that Scotland is moving the circular...
Research breathes ‘new life’ into lithium ion battery packs
Novel separation techniques to recover high-value metal compounds from automotive battery packs are being explored as part of a £14 million research consortium.
The AMPLiFII...
UK-wide survey suggests Brits love of TVs shows no sign of abating
Results released on 4 October from a survey carried out by the UK’s largest WEEE producer compliance scheme, REPIC, has revealed that half of...
UK plastics recycling conference highlights the need for action
Over 200 delegates from across the UK and Europe took part in discussion and debate at the Recoup Plastics Recycling Conference on 29 September...
Experts address plastic waste at London Design Festival
The Plasticity Forum was held on 21 September as part of the London Design Festival to help bring the design community into the big...
SEPA statistics reveal recycling increase in Scotland in 2015
Official statistics were issued on 20 September by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) which show that Local Authorities in Scotland have recycled 44.3%...
Compostable first for EN 13432 certified coffee capsules
A new fully compostable Nespresso compatible capsule has been launched by Percol Coffee Co – available in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide and on Amazon.
The capsules...
Recycling Week aims to raise awareness of items often overlooked for recycling
Recycle Week, a national campaign running from 12 to 18 September, focuses this year on ‘The Unusual Suspects’, items which are often overlooked when...
RWM promises lively debate on circular economy policy
At RWM 2016 in Birmingham, 13 - 15 September, all eyes promise to be on the Circular Economy Connect theatre where senior leaders across...
Veolia invests £750 million in UK recycling business
Waste, water and energy firm Veolia is to invest £750 million in its UK recycling operation. Speaking to Reuters, UK chief executive Estelle Brachlianoff...
84% rise in material rejected by council recycling facilities, says BBC report
A BBC Freedom of Information request has turned up data showing a sudden and dramatic rise – of 84% - in the amount of...
German waste disposal firm selects black plastic sorting system
German waste disposal firm Hündgen says it has achieved important gains in recycling rates for plastic packaging with the help of the UniSort Black...
Discovery of new chemical catalyst promises cheaper biodegradeable plastics
On 12 August IBM Research announced it had identified a chemical catalyst that can be used to create cheaper, biodegradable plastics from plants such...
