Design

Household waste disposal solution enters technical trials
Household waste disposal solution enters technical trials

A new domestic waste disposal appliance found to be less impactful in terms of CO2 emissions than more traditional waste collection methods by environmental consultants Ricardo Energy and Environment has gone out for technical trials this month as it continues its journey to market.

Faerch aims to replace hard-to-recycle black plastic in three years
Faerch aims to replace hard-to-recycle black plastic in three years

Swiss food packaging manufacturer Faerch has announced the introduction of a new product family that it says could replace all carbon black-based colours of CPET ready-meal packaging in the UK within three years.

Fashion producers should pay a penny per item to fund waste collection, say MPs
Fashion producers should pay a penny per item to fund waste collection, say MPs

Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has released its final report from its inquiry into the sustainability of the fashion industry, calling for sweeping changes to improve working conditions and reduce the amount of waste produced in the supply chain.

Nominees for Best Recycled Plastic Product awards announced
Nominees for Best Recycled Plastic Product awards announced
By
Rob Cole
| 11 February 2019 |
A sustainable plastic toothbrush and a recycled plastic wine bottle are among the innovative products in the running for this year’s Best Recycled Plastic Product Innovation and Sustainability in Plastics Recycling awards.
BBC criticised for coverage of oxo-biodegradable plastics
By
Rob Cole
| 27 January 2019 |
Critics have panned the BBC’s coverage of the controversial material, which the EU is in the process of restricting, with naturalist Chris Packham failing to declare his paid position as adviser with an oxo-plastics company during a televised discussion on the material.
Global brands get behind waste-free online shopping platform
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 January 2019 |
Recycling company TerraCycle and some of the world’s biggest household brands have launched Loop, an online shopping platform where products are sold in reusable packaging, 
EU paves way for right to repair
EU paves way for right to repair
By
Rob Cole
| 18 January 2019 |
The EU will introduce legislation obliging manufacturers to make their products longer-lasting and easier to repair following ratification by European environment ministries.
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
By
Rob Cole
| 20 December 2018 |
Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.
Unilever invests in plastic-free laundry tablet
Unilever invests in plastic-free laundry tablet
By
Kate Nicholson
| 6 December 2018 |
Unilever intends to clean up the laundry industry by investing in a plant-derived washing tablet to replace plastic coated sachets.
‘World’s most sustainable straw’ in development
‘World’s most sustainable straw’ in development
By
Kate Nicholson
| 5 December 2018 |
A new design has been put forward for a renewable and biodegradable straw to replace traditional plastic straws often found amongst marine pollution.
Innovative modular home provides solution to housing crisis
Innovative modular home provides solution to housing crisis
By
ZEDpod
| 29 November 2018 |
Innovative building company ZEDpod’s pre-fabricated modular homes could be about to make central urban living more affordable.
Costa to package new ‘smart cup’ in recycled coffee cups
Costa to package new ‘smart cup’ in recycled coffee cups
By
Rob Cole
| 29 November 2018 |
Costa Coffee has launched a new reusable coffee cup that enables contactless payments and comes in packaging made from recycled coffee cups.
Merseyside community project refashions recycling through arts and crafts
Merseyside community project refashions recycling through arts and crafts
By
Kate Nicholson
| 21 November 2018 |
A Merseyside community project is rethinking the approach to recycling by engaging residents in a communal art project.
Entries for European plastics group innovation awards open
Entries for European plastics group innovation awards open
By Resource |
20 November 2018 |
The European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) is inviting companies across Europe to enter their products for the EPRO Best Recycled Plastic Product Innovation and Sustainability Awards.
Shelter for refugees built entirely from recycled plastic
Emergency shelter built entirely from recycled plastic
By
Kate Nicholson
| 13 November 2018 |
Ocean plastics initiative Waste Free Oceans has unveiled the first emergency shelter made from recycled plastic retrieved from the river Po in Italy.
New apprenticeship for metals recycling launched
New apprenticeship for metals recycling launched
By
Kate Nicholson
| 7 November 2018 |
A new apprenticeship designed specifically for the metals recycling industry has been launched by the Institute of Apprenticeships. 
New emissions reduction technology to be fitted to Westminster waste vehicles
New emissions reduction technology to be fitted to Westminster waste vehicles
By
Kate Nicholson
| 29 October 2018 |
A new device will be fitted on waste collection vehicles in Westminster as designers promise it will reduce harmful emissions by 99 per cent.
Ditto Sustainability wins NHS Scotland waste reduction contract
Ditto Sustainability wins NHS Scotland waste reduction contract
By
Rob Cole
| 24 October 2018 |
Digital circular economy company Ditto Sustainability has been chosen to transform product reuse strategies for NHS Scotland through its artificial intelligence platform.
Accelerator programme launched for London’s circular economy entrepreneurs
Accelerator programme launched for London’s circular economy entrepreneurs
By
Kate Nicholson
| 24 October 2018 |
A new accelerator programme has been launched by the London Waste and Recycling Board, with a focus upon circular economy start-ups based in the capital.
UK start-up wins top prize at European circular economy awards
UK start-up wins top prize at European circular economy awards
By
Kate Nicholson
| 23 October 2018 |
Uk start-up Aeropowder won the 2018 Green Alley Award last week for its innovative sustainable packaging material made from chicken feathers. 
Innovative biodegradable materials could replace microplastics in cosmetics
Innovative biodegradable materials could replace microplastics in cosmetics
By
Kate Dickinson
| 2 October 2018 |
Italian bioplastics company Novamont has developed a new range of biodegradable materials designed for use in cosmetics.
Start-ups redefining sustainability on the shortlist for circular award
Start-ups redefining sustainability on the shortlist for circular award
By
Kate Nicholson
| 26 September 2018 |
The 2018 Green Alley Award shortlist has been published, nominating a range of start-ups. From the company reinventing plastic to technological enterprises tracking a product’s sustainability, there’s a great range of creative solutions vying for the prize.
Modular ZEDPod starter homes chosen for first project
Modular ZEDPod starter homes chosen for first project
By
ZEDPods
| 24 September 2018 |
To meet the growing demand for key worker housing in Dunstable, three eco-friendly ZEDPod homes have been approved for use in a new affordable development.