Education

Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar

An upcoming seminar, set to take place on Tuesday 18 September in Cardiff, will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to examine new elements of Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy (TZW) before a consultation later that month.


The seminar, titled ‘Waste and the circular economy in Wales: Next steps in the Towards Zero Waste strategy, the future for regulation and the role of local authorities’, will enable attendees to examine the strategy and how it fits with the Well-being of... More

Global definition of plastics recyclability set to reduce recycling confusion
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Two major groups representing plastics recyclers have developed a global definition of ‘plastics recyclability’ to eliminate confusion about what products can and cannot be recycled.

 

University of Northampton launches waste management postgraduate course

The new hands-on Master’s degree is aimed at those wanting to begin or progress their careers in the waste and resources management industry.

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