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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Waste
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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Report: Scotland’s first social enterprise supermarket
Since May, the first social enterprise supermarket in Scotland has provided an alternative to shoppers who are put off by
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Why food waste at the House of Commons is symbolic of a wider problem
According to research published in May, the annual volume of food waste thrown out at the House of Commons has
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Ikea launch new sustainability plan
Ikea has committed to using only renewable and recycled materials in its products by 2030. Currently, 60% of the Ikea range
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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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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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