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EfW plant
XR calls for Prime Minister to decarbonise waste sector

A coalition of leading environmental organisations and individuals, including climate activist group Extinction Rebellion (XR), has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to reduce the scale of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) in the UK.


The letter, which was written by the XR Zero Waste group, calls on the UK Government to implement measures to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the waste and resource... More

An image of a working mine
Earth Overshoot Day – how can we move the date?

On 29 July we have already used up the amount of natural resources that the world can regenerate within a year, the earliest date yet.

The Committee on Climate Change has called for urgent action to reduce the UK's carbon emissions.
Climate change report recommends landfill ban for biodegradables

A report from the Committee on Climate Change says the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but will need to invest in low-carbon energy technologies and implement a ban on biodegradable waste to landfill by 2025.

A gloomy forest
Campaigners pioneer natural solutions to climate change
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Kate Dickinson
| 4 April 2019 |
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George Monbiot is leading calls for Natural Climate Solutions to combat climate change through the restoration of natural ecosystems in order to draw carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Defra to support innovative programmes through Litter Innovation Fund
Defra to support innovative programmes through Litter Innovation Fund
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Edward Perchard
| 25 August 2017 |
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Just under £500,000 in government funding will be awarded to community projects tackling litter in the UK in new and interesting ways, Environment Minister Therese Coffey has announced today.
Marine Conservation Society seeks volunteers for Great British Beach Clean
Get involved in this year's Great British Beach Clean
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Rob Cole
| 25 August 2017 |
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The Marine Conservation Society has issued a call for volunteers to take part in this year’s Great British Beach Clean (15-18 September), a nationwide event dedicated to cleaning Britain’s beaches and recording litter collected.
World first international sustainable procurement guidelines published
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Katy Carter
| 25 April 2017 |
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The world’s first international sustainable procurement guidelines have been published, offering advice for organisations on how to commit to more green and ethical procurement practices.
Major US companies promise to halve food waste
Major US companies promise to halve food waste
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Elena Holmes
| 24 November 2016 |
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Fifteen US companies have pledged to reduce their food loss and waste by 50 per cent by 2030.
Littered plastic bags on UK beaches almost halves in one year
Littered plastic bags on UK beaches almost halves in one year
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Elena Holmes
| 22 November 2016 |
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The number of plastic carrier bags found on UK beaches has halved in the last year, according to results from the 2016 Great British Beach Clean. 
Welsh Environment Bill passed by National Assembly
Welsh Environment Bill passed by National Assembly
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Edward Perchard
| 3 February 2016 |
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A bill that could ban the incineration of recyclable material is to become law after being passed by the National Assembly for Wales yesterday (2 February).
Circular economy pivotal in climate change fight – Goodwin
Circular economy pivotal in climate change fight – Goodwin
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Hannah Boxall
| 19 January 2016 |
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Better waste and resource management could keep global warming below two degrees Celsius, but its role has been underplayed in COP21 discussions, WRAP CEO Liz Goodwin said today.
COP21 breeds ‘historical’ climate change agreement
COP21 breeds ‘historical’ climate change agreement
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Hannah Boxall
| 14 December 2015 |
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Politicians have hailed the ‘landmark global agreement’ reached in Paris at COP21 on Saturday, while environmental and social justice groups criticised its voluntary nature and the lack of a clear pathway to emission reduction.
Poo Power
Poo Power
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Annie Kane
| 13 August 2015 |
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If you can be sure of anything in this world, it’s that we will always have a steady supply of, ahem, human waste. Annie Kane considers whether Bristol’s Bio-Bus could be the future of sewage, or whether it’s a load of… hot air
Droning out waste
Droning out waste
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Libby Peake
| 13 August 2015 |
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As drone use takes off, it’s only a matter of time before they find their place in waste management. In fact, they can already be seen flying over landfills and cropland, monitoring waste, with more applications sure to follow.
Scottish and Welsh ministers warn DECC over renewables strategy
Scottish and Welsh ministers warn DECC over renewables strategy
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Edward Perchard
| 12 August 2015 |
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Wales’s Natural Resources Minister and Scotland’s Energy Minister have written a joint letter to UK Energy Secretary Amber Rudd warning her that her renewables strategy ‘will significantly damage’ the renewables sector.
UN seeks to tackle food waste and resource use by 2030
UN seeks to tackle food waste and resource use by 2030
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Edward Perchard
| 4 August 2015 |
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The United Nations has agreed a draft for its 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, which seeks to halve global food waste, ‘substantially reduce waste generation’ and curb climate change.
Charities demand clarity over green ‘U-turns’
Charities demand clarity over green ‘U-turns’
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Edward Perchard
| 31 July 2015 |
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National environmental charities have written to David Cameron expressing concern that 10 environmental policies have been ‘cancelled or weakened’ in the first months of his new government.
New EAC details first inquiries
New EAC details first inquiries
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Nick Watts
| 23 July 2015 |
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The new Environmental Audit Committee has launched its first two inquiries, which will focus on sustainable development and the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport. 
DCLG upholds rejection of New Barnfield incinerator plans
DCLG upholds rejection of New Barnfield incinerator plans
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Thomas Dimech
| 20 July 2015 |
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has upheld its rejection of Veolia’s New Barnfield incinerator following High Courts’ reassessment ruling. 
News in brief 17/07/15
News in brief 17/07/15
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Edward Perchard
| 17 July 2015 |
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A round-up of waste and resources news, including a food waste Visionary, litter action, and whales swimming in plastic bottles.
Glasgow Airport recycling surpasses 90 per cent
Glasgow Airport recycling surpasses 90 per cent
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Nick Watts
| 17 July 2015 |
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Glasgow Airport has increased its recycling rate to over 90 per cent after implementing Zero Waste Scotland’s Resource Efficiency Pledge. 
UK’s ‘largest biomass plant’ secures funding
UK’s ‘largest biomass plant’ secures funding
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Edward Perchard
| 16 July 2015 |
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Plans for the Tees Renewable Energy Plant, said to be the largest biomass power station in the UK, are close to being finalised after the project secured international investment.
Shanks issues first retail offering on ‘green market’
Shanks issues first retail offering on ‘green market’
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Thomas Dimech
| 14 July 2015 |
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Energy-from-waste firm Shanks Group plc opened London Stock Exchange yesterday, after listing the first retail offering on London Stock Exchange’s ‘green market’.
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