35% of microplastics in oceans come from clothing, research reveals
A new report by the Instutition of Mechanical Engineers has revealed that 35% of microplastics released into the world’s oceans are
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Waste and Recycling
Britvic to use 100% renewable electricity
The drinks manufacturer has announced that all of their warehouses and factories in the UK will be powered by 100%
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Government announces £15m food waste pilot
The Government will set up a pilot scheme to reduce food waste, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced. The scheme
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Plastic bottle recycling scheme launched at Leeds car park
CitiPark has launched a plastic bottle recycling scheme at one of their car parks in Leeds. The initiative will last
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In Practice: why universities should focus on food waste
Michelle Ringland of drainage specialists Lanes Group discusses why universities must consider how they remove food waste. Over the next fortnight,
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520,000 shopping trolleys abandoned in 2017
Figures released today by retail equipment manufacturer, Wanzl, has revealed that 520,000 abandoned shopping trolleys were reported in the UK
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Waitrose to replace plastic bags with compostable alternative
Waitrose has announced it will stop selling single-use carrier bags by March 2019. Instead, they will offer a home compostable alternative
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London half marathon to ban single use plastic bottles
The Harrow Half Marathon this Sunday (September 16) will be London’s first to offer no single-use plastic bottles to runners.
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In Practice: ensuring packaging delivers ethical and financial value
David Griffiths, product marketing manager, Adjuno, outlines the value of enforcing robust packaging standards across the global supply chain. Minimalist
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New prison recycling scheme to upskill and rehabilitate offenders
A skills-boosting ‘recycling academy’ has been set up within a prison in Uttoxeter, thanks to a partnership from Amey, Recycling Lives
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Carlsberg to ditch plastic rings for glue in a bid to reduce waste
Carlsberg has announced they will replace the plastic rings used to support four, six and eight packs of beer with technology that
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UK shoppers buy 54 million kilograms of plastic a week, research reveals
The study, conducted by energy suppliers OVO energy, surveyed British shoppers to establish the UK’s average grocery shopping basket. OVO
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The art of brewing up a truly sustainable business…
As the debate over single-use plastic and packaging continues, Environment Journal spoke to Helena Hills, who runs the sustainable coffee
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Bucks to consult on ‘realistic’ options for its recycling centres
Buckinghamshire County Council has launched a public consultation on the future of its local tips. The eight-week consultation aims to
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Holidaymakers urged to keep beaches tidy
Beachgoers have been urged this Bank Holiday weekend to take their rubbish home and keep Britain’s seaside resorts tidy. During
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Notting Hill Carnival joins forces with Ecotricity
Notting Hill Carnival is partnering with Ecotricity this weekend as the organisers look to make it the ‘greenest party’ in
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UK’s largest recycling plant opens
The largest recycling plant in the UK has officially opened in Livingston, Scotland. The plant, featuring a CDE state-of-the-art wet processing
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Landsec roll out drink refill scheme at 12 shopping centres
Landsec, who own several shopping centres across the UK, has launched a ‘Refill Me’ campaign, which aims to cut the
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In Practice: How to reduce waste at Britain’s festivals
With festival season well and truly upon us and new environmental legislation on the horizon, Direct365 general manager, Kathryn Skinner,
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Why consistent local authority food waste collections are needed
Defra’s upcoming Resources and Waste Strategy is unlikely to include mandatory food waste collections for local authorities, according to a
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