Waste crisis ‘imminent’ as landfills could overflow by 2022
England’s landfill sites will be overflowing by 2022, according to research from The Furniture Recycling Group. They say that 45.4
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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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Report: how ‘negotiated stopping’ is alleviating the housing crisis for Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds
‘Negotiated stopping’ is an innovative policy which has seen Leeds City Council negotiate with Gypsies and Travellers to allow them
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Microplastics found in 50% of freshwater insects in Wales, research reveals
Researchers from Cardiff University have revealed that microplastics are widespread in insects from South Wales rivers. Microplastic fragments, pieces of
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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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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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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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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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£300,000 of Litter Innovation Fund freed up
Over £300,000 is now available for community projects that get tough on litter. The Litter Innovation Fund was set up
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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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In Practice: can the supply chain support a waste plastic purge?
As the global outcry against plastic pollution intensifies, it’s beginning to look like the end of the road for single-use
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Why China’s recyclables import ban will force UK businesses to rethink waste management
China’s recently-imposed restrictions on importing recyclable material has had major repercussions on waste management in the UK – but the
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In Practice: a more robust approach to recycling
A report published today (July 23) from the National Audit Office has accused the Government of not facing up to
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Recycling rates open to ‘fraud and error’
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) says the method used to calculate packaging recycling rates is ‘not
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