Efficiency

Local residents get involved in a beach clean in Snowdonia
Seeds of change: Zero waste communities in Wales

Plastic bottles floating in a river
Wales needs to ‘step up’ on plastic pollution, says committee

A Welsh Assembly committee has called for the government to take swift action on plastic pollution, including banning wet wipes and introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers.

Education is key on Global Recycling Day 2019
Education is key on Global Recycling Day 2019

With global resource use predicted to double by 2060 if trends continue, Global Recycling Day is aiming to shine a light on the power of education to change public attitudes towards recycling and consumption.

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.
Countries need to become circular to avoid climate change, says report
By
Kate Dickinson
| 22 January 2019 |
The Global Circularity Gap Report 2019 states that only nine per cent of the world’s natural resources are being reused – and governments must drive changes in unsustainable patterns of consumption to avoid global warming.
Volunteers with food redistribution charity Fareshare
Defra opens £5m food redistribution fund
By
Kate Dickinson
| 15 January 2019 |
The first round of government funding has opened for food redistribution organisations across the UK.
Cover of 'Turning the Tide on Plastic' by Lucy Siegle
Review: Turning the Tide on Plastic
By
Andy Moore
| 10 January 2019 |
Andy Moore finds a lot to recommend in the new book by Lucy Siegle, ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’.
University of Sheffield to lead £3.6m circular economy project
University of Sheffield to lead £3.6m circular economy project
By
Kate Dickinson
| 10 January 2019 |
A new EU project led by the University of Sheffield is hoping to facilitate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy.
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.
Eunomia bolsters EU presence post-Brexit
Eunomia bolsters EU presence post-Brexit
By
Rob Cole
| 13 December 2018 |
Eunomia Research and Consulting has announced this week that it will be opening a new office in Athens, Greece, while one of the company’s Directors, Joe Papineschi, is moving to Brussels to lead its European operations.
European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals
European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals
By
Rob Cole
| 7 December 2018 |
The European Commission has been accused of abandoning plans to make it easier to repair popular electrical consumer products under pressure from industry lobby groups, despite public support for better repair opportunities.
Public support for resource efficient policies, says report
Public supports resource efficient policies, says report
By
Rob Cole
| 5 November 2018 |
Three quarters of the UK public want the government to ensure that businesses produce repairable and recyclable products, while 90 per cent believe that all packaging should be made recyclable, according to a new survey conducted by Cardiff University.
A view of Glasgow
Glasgow aims to be Scotland’s ‘first circular city’
By
Kate Dickinson
| 2 November 2018 |
At the Circular Economy Hotspot 2018, an international conference this year held in Glasgow, it was announced that the city will be publishing Scotland’s first ‘Circular Economy Route Map’. 
Mining machinery at work on a large-scale excavation site
OECD predicts world resource use will double by 2060
By
Kate Dickinson
| 23 October 2018 |
The world’s consumption of raw materials is set to double by 2060, with devastating environmental consequences, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The new 'eco-labelling' concept from SUEZ
'Traffic light' labelling could improve packaging recycling, says SUEZ
By
Kate Dickinson
| 11 October 2018 |
A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.
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.
WEEE: A burning issue
WEEE: A burning issue
By
Justin Greenaway
| 18 September 2018 |
Justin Greenaway, Commercial Manager at SWEEEP Kuusakoski, discusses the future of WEEE recycling in the UK.
Eunomia continues to expand with new consultants in UK and New York
Eunomia continues to expand with new consultants in UK and New York
By
Kate Nicholson
| 11 September 2018 |
Environmental consultancy Eunomia continues its growth with seven new UK-based consultants and a new environmental consultant for its New York office.
Compostable cups can now be composted in windrow facilities
By
Gethin Roberts
| 1 August 2018 |
The move, facilitated by compostable packaging company Vegware, means that both hot and cold certified compostable cups and lids are now allowed to be processed in any of the UK’s more than 100 windrow composting facilities
BBC criticised for coverage of oxo-biodegradable plastics
BBC criticised for coverage of oxo-biodegradable plastics
By
Rob Cole
| 26 July 2018 |
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.
Public input wanted for Scotland’s deposit return scheme
By
Gethin Roberts
| 25 July 2018 |
Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens. 
Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 
Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.