A new Ellen MacArthur Foundation on reuse in the Global South has called for countries to set clear definitions and targets for reuse systems. […]
EU classifies “black mass” as hazardous waste
The European Commission has classified shredded battery waste, also known as “black mass”, as hazardous waste as part of plans to increase the circular […]
Karen Graley appointed Head of EPR Producer Responsibility Organisation
Karen Graley has been appointed as the Head of the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). The Food and Drink […]
Construction begins on £100m tyre-to-fuel facility in Sunderland
Construction begins on “UK’s first fully circular” tyre-to-fuel facility dedicated to the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) value chain at the port of Sunderland. Tyre-to-fuel […]
New EfW facility in Leeds accepts first waste delivery
A new Energy-from-Waste facility in Leeds has accepted the first delivery of unrecyclable waste as 200 tonnes arrive at the site. enfinium, a leading […]
EPR Scheme Administrator to publish final base fees in June
A joint statement from the four UK nations has announced the extended producer responsibility (EPR) base fees for 2025/26 will be published by June […]
Textile repairs are preventing new purchases – WRAP research
For every five textile items repaired, four displace a new purchase – an 82.2% displacement rate – according to research by WRAP. A new […]
Critical Raw Materials: Economic opportunities explained
CIWM Fellow Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, explains what Critical Raw Materials are and the economic opportunity they present if businesses […]
Treasure Gardening: The launch of a circular social enterprise
Trewin Restorick, Founder of Sizzle Innovation, explains how his new sustainable venture is aiming to transform waste into wonderful, circular solutions for your garden. […]
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 […]