Fly-tipping incidents increased by 6% for the 2023-24 year, rising to 1.15 million from the 1.08 million reported in 2022-23. The Department for Environment, […]
Scientists create new method to recycle LI batteries using vegetable oil
The University of Leicester says its scientists have developed a new technique for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil. The patent-pending technology extracts battery-grade […]
Is it time the UK had a circular packaging plan?
Following the official launch of PackUK, Zoe Brimelow, a Director at packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo, looks at whether a national packaging plan is […]
The State of Plastic Waste: A Global Overview
Mass-produced plastic has changed the world for better or worse, Jessica Bradley explores how plastic has reshaped the Earth and what the global landscape […]
Reuse charities call for government support to achieve circular economy goals
The impact of UK reuse charities must be supported to help achieve the UK’s circular economy goals, according to a report released by Reuse Network. […]
AI project receives £250,000 investment to reduce waste in construction sector
Northumbria University secures £250,000 in research funding to enhance sustainability in the construction industry through AI technologies. The project will develop “AI-driven decision-support systems” […]
Net zero sector growing three times faster than UK economy
The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy, analysis by the CBI shows. Between 2023 and 2024, the […]
Hydrogen fuel can reduce CO2e emissions produced by aluminium recycling “by up to 90%”
Novelis Inc. says it has reduced CO2e emissions produced by the aluminium recycling furnace at its UK plant in Warrington by up to 90% […]
Sainsbury’s to produce biofuel from its recycled food waste
Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre. […]
Influencers to urge young people not to vape as part of government campaign
Influencers will urge young people not to vape as part of the UK Government’s nationwide campaign to highlight the health risks associated with vaping. […]