Ahead of new workplace recycling regulations coming into force in April, many businesses in Wales have made changes to their waste management systems and are realising unanticipated benefits.
A new initiative to support circular economy innovators in the waste management sector has been unveiled, offering financial and professional guidance to foster sustainable business growth
EU Parliament passes revisions to the overarching Waste Framework Directive, adding amendments to promote use of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables and extending textiles legislation to cover online sales
Bioeconomy experts will investigate how to speed up the development and adoption of bio-based plastics and chemicals, in bid to reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil resources.
Trade group declares poor enforcement of regulations is enabling metal theft, in the wake of new evidence showing that the crime costs the UK £500 million each year.
MRF robotics company Glacier has raised $7.7m in funding from Amazon and other investors to refine AI-enabled sorting technology able to identify ‘novel packaging materials’.
Spring budget includes a rise of over 20 per cent in both main and lower-rate of landfill charges, raising an additional £50 million for the public purse each year.
Waste and recycling firms are being urged to check whether they are meeting their legal duties for storing and processing waste wood under RPS 291 as the Environment Agency starts to actively check compliance.
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy, Resources Minister Robbie Moore announced today (Tuesday 27 February).