Keeping compliant across the UK: some differences in environmental legislation
In comparison with many other parts of the world, the UK has a commendable record of protecting the environment from
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Waste
Business leaders call for action on resource management
The Government must use Brexit to make the UK a world leader in resource efficiency, according to a new report
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Recycled plastic could supply nearly three quarters of UK demand, says report
The report, by the Green Alliance for the business group the Circular Economy Task Force, argues that the government’s focus
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Barnet council scrap food waste collections
Barnet Council will scrap separate food waste collection after it found only 25% of homes were taking advantage of the
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‘Latte levy’ could cost 11,000 jobs, paper cup industry says
The Paper Cup Alliance (PCA), an industry group representing the UK’s eight main paper cup manufacturers and suppliers, claims 25p
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Scotland passes 60% recycling rate for the first time
Scottish recycling, composting and re-use of waste from all sources has gone past the 60% milestone for the first time,
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South-east dominates recycling league of shame
Analysis by solar lighting retailer The Solar Centre, has revealed how UK districts rank for household waste recycling, with nine
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Feature: the business of recycling
Over the past year, the so-called Blue Planet effect has generated a huge public interest in plastic waste and recycling.
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In Practice: biosolids and the circular economy conundrum
Dr Ruben Sakrabani is a senior lecturer in soil chemistry at Cranfield University. Biosolids are a good example of the
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City of London tops fly-tipping league of shame
A new report by Expert Market has revealed the locations in England with the worst levels of illegal rubbish dumping
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Pupils power up battery recycling campaign
A nationwide recycling campaign is on track to collect 278 tonnes of used batteries, according to its organisers. The Duracell
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Wales to become world’s first ‘Refill Nation’
The Welsh environment minister will today announce plans to boost recycling and make Wales a ‘Refill Nation’. Hannah Blythyn is
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Bestival announce plastic water bottle ban
Promoters for the Bestival and Camp Bestival music festivals have announced that all of their bars will now stock CanO Water
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UK’s largest household appliance recycling plant opens
The plant will process fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, tumble driers and other households electrical waste, with online retailer AO saying it
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UK shipping industry urged to go green
A new report says the UK shipping industry should target using 100% renewable electricity whilst ships are at berth in
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In Practice: how collaboration can foster innovation
Alan Gunner, Business Development Director, Adjuno, explains the value of retailer collaboration throughout the supply chain to improve sustainability standards
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In Practice: how automation is revolutionising waste
Writing for Environment Journal, Dr Benjamin Eule of Stadler Engineering explains how equipment automation is driving the future of waste management.
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Waitrose to outlaw disposable coffee cups by Autumn
The supermarket will initially stop the sale of disposable cups in 9 stores from April 30, with a nationwide rollout
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Councils should outsource its waste and recycling services, says report
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the trade body for the UK’s resource and waste management industry, has today launched a
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Social enterprise to run Bristol’s longest bus route on biogas
A social enterprise has been chosen to operate the ‘M1’, which is the longest bus route in Bristol. Bristol Community Transport
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