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...
Navigating the ban on single-use plastics
By Samantha Osborne, Commercial lawyer at national law firm Freeths
With the ban on single use plastics now here, businesses must ensure that they understand...
Devon man sent to prison for 32 months after dumping waste on floodplain
Devon man Christopher Garrett was jailed for 32 months on 14 July after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, on land...
Fluid strategies for waste and cost reduction
This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with A&S International and Fluitec
A couple of forthcoming events will equip participants with expertise in...
World needs ambitious target of 0% new plastic waste by 2040
The United Nations is being urged to make a bold pledge and set a target of zero for new plastic pollution by 2040 in...
NIR test programme reveals factors influencing sorting flexible packaging materials
A major international collaboration to provide independent, scientific data linked to design, sortability and mechanical recyclability of flexible packaging has published its first report...
Persistence is key: Sizing up the PFAS remediation conundrum
Technologies are available to remove and destroy PFAS, the only doubt is whether they can be deployed within budget and in a sustainable way....
Councils report fly-tipping as ‘major problem’ as incidents pile up
Keep Britain Tidy calls for action and says rogue 'white van’ traders are driving surge in illegal dumping
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is calling...
Clothing study challenges perception that paying a higher price means they will last longer
The findings were uncovered in a study conducted by the School of Design at the University of Leeds, published in late July. Said to...
Data scarcity challenges identification of endocrine disruptors
Lack of data from the chemical industry in the EU often prevents the assessment of whether substances used in consumer products, for example, are...
Advanced tracking technology installed in MRFs in Wales
Packaging-tracing technology firm Polytag says it has successfully integrated four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. "The new sites...
Circular Construction Hub launches in London
What's said to be the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub has been launched in the Royal Docks in London, which will aim to ensure...
SEPA appeals for information to tackle waste crime in North Lanarkshire
SEPA was appealing to the public for information (on 28 September) to help with an investigation into potential illegal activity in North Lanarkshire in...
Environment Agency warns of dramatic rise in fraud in the waste export industry
The Environment Agency says it has identified a dramatic rise in the scale and complexity of fraud in the waste export industry in the...
Industrialised nations frontrunners and stragglers profiled in the Global Waste Index 2025
Trends explored by the Global Waste Index 2025 include the ongoing move away from landfill (in most places), the growth in waste-to-energy incineration in...
Plastic bag firm wins seal of approval for its UK manufacturing business
RPC bpi refuse is celebrating three major business wins across the healthcare, facilities management and cleaning sectors. The UK-based refuse sack manufacturer is estimating...
Can heat maps conquer our litter problem?
The most recent anti-littering guidance places the blame for littering firmly on high street fast-food restaurants. But, how can councils, enforcement services or take-aways...
As cities and systems scale up, does waste scale accordingly?
A recent study attempts to predict the future state of urban ecosystems, and suggests the need for a new science of waste.
Living systems have...
Scottish waste management stakeholders come together to address sector challenges
A new partnership aims to help develop a residual waste strategy for Scotland and build capacity within the country’s waste management system. The initiative...
A roadmap to tackle marine litter: Experts consider key ingredients
A recent study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin itemises the practical steps required to create a roadmap for combating marine litter. It was authored...
