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Material footprint
England’s falling material footprint linked to socioeconomics rather than circularity

The figure represents an 11.1 per cent fall from 2019, where England's material footprint sat at 880 million tonnes.


‘Material footprint’ refers to the total allocation of primary raw material extraction to meet the final demand for goods and services within a country.

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US to combat greenwashing with focus on 'carbon offset' claims
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Savannah Coombe
| 12 May 2023 |
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking steps to combat ‘greenwashing’ by updating its ‘Green Guides’ to make them easier for companies to understand and use, and will also focus on ther term 'recyclable' and 'renewable'
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Why some key European recycling markets are ‘dysfunctional’
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| 3 February 2023 |
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European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings
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SUEZ consults local communities on plan to build carbon capture plant
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Amelia Kelly
| 28 November 2022 |
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The proposed plant, connected to the East Coast Cluster carbon capture pipeline, could capture 240,000 tonnes of carbon every year
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Novelis and VELUX partner to reduce carbon footprint of roof windows
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Savannah Coombe
| 14 November 2022 |
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The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium
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CarbonMeta Research develops carbon-negative concrete
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Amelia Kelly
| 15 July 2022 |
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Oxford tests saw EarthCrete capture up to 10 per cent CO2 by weight during production
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Oversized packaging sees ‘85 million m3’ of air shipped to UK homes annually
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Amelia Kelly
| 13 July 2022 |
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Research by DS Smith has found the impact that design stage flaws have on waste production
EU carbon removal certification ‘a positive first step’, says ESWET
EU carbon removal certification ‘a positive first step’, says ESWET
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Amelia Kelly
| 10 May 2022 |
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The association is calling for the ‘specificities of all sectors’ to be taken into account in further legislation
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RMAS calls for ‘progressive carbon-based tax’ on waste incineration
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Alice Lang
| 16 February 2022 |
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The policy, the body asserts, would ‘incentivise efficiency and reduce carbon emissions’
GHG emissions associated with waste industry do not count EfW
Defra's GHG emissions indicator for waste industry ‘inadequate for purpose’
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| 11 February 2022 |
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New report by Dr Dominic Hogg recommends an ‘overhaul’ of the Government’s methodology
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Food waste world’s third largest carbon emitter were it a country
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| 16 November 2021 |
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FareShare study found food waste responsible for 6 - 7 per cent of UK carbon emissions
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CIWM President criticises absence of waste in COP26 agenda
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Kai Malloy
| 2 November 2021 |
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Dr Adam Read has labelled the lack of representation a ‘critical oversight’
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UKWIN warns incinerator GHG emissions often worse than predicted
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Kai Malloy
| 19 July 2021 |
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The United Kingdom Without Incineration Network has published a guide evaluating the greenhouse gas impact of waste incineration
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TOMRA study stresses waste sector’s role in climate change mitigation
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Kai Malloy
| 13 July 2021 |
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The study suggests that the implementation of holistic resource systems could save 2.76 billion tonnes of CO2 per year
Landfill vs incineration: what’s best for leftover plastics?
Burning plastic threatens net zero targets, says study
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Patrick Jowett
| 9 March 2021 |
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Eunomia has found that plastic needs to be removed from waste sent to incinerators if the UK is to meet its net-zero targets
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Welsh Government commits to future in ‘Beyond Recycling’ report
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Patrick Jowett
| 2 March 2021 |
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A new strategy unveiled by the Welsh Government aims to make the circular economy a reality in Wales
Food and drink companies reach CO2 reduction targets five years early
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Fiona Binns
| 25 February 2021 |
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Food and drink companies are well ahead of deadline with CO2 reduction targets met five years early, leading to an updated list of sustainability commitments by FDF members
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Planning permission granted for Teesside EfW facility
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Patrick Jowett
| 8 February 2021 |
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The £300 million facility is expected to export low-carbon electricity for homes and boost local job opportunities
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Viridor joins Carbon Capture and Storage Association
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Patrick Jowett
| 26 January 2021 |
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The recycling and waste management company is to become the first from the waste sector to join the CCSA
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UK businesses must commit to decarbonising fashion industry, says WRAP
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Lidia Creech
| 10 November 2020 |
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With over half of the UK public agreeing that sustainability is a key factor in choosing the clothes they wear, WRAP has urged UK businesses to demonstrate their commitment to tackling the carbon footprint of producing clothes by joining Textiles 2030.
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E-bike waste collection service to reduce emissions in Putney
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Lidia Creech
| 8 October 2020 |
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A new e-bike waste collection service called Putney Pedals, set up by Positively Putney and the London Waste and Recycling Board, aims to reduce carbon emissions on one of London’s busiest high streets.
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