Efficiency

WEEE: A burning issue
WEEE: A burning issue

Amid the calls for greater producer responsibility it’s worth noting that Coca-Cola does not discard its plastic bottles into our oceans. McDonald’s food is not wrapped in litter. Pollution occurs due to a failure of personal responsibility at some point in life cycle chain.

Eunomia continues to expand with new consultants in UK and New York
Eunomia continues to expand with new consultants in UK and New York

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

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.
West Sussex Council to improve recycling in flats
By
Gethin Roberts
| 11 July 2018 |
Information packs and reusable bags will be provided to local residents in an effort to tackle low recycling rates from flats and communal accommodation.
Starbucks announces nationwide five pence coffee cup charge
By
Gethin Roberts
| 10 July 2018 |
The coffee chain will introduce a five pence paper cup charge across all 950 UK stores later this month to encourage the use of reusable cups.
Gatwick first airport to win ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ accreditation
By
Gethin Roberts
| 26 June 2018 |
As Gatwick publishes its annual Decade of Change sustainability report, the Carbon Trust has praised the airport for its successful diversion of non-hazardous waste streams from landfill.
Eunomia to review Nordic waste policies
Eunomia to review Nordic waste policies
By
Kate Dickinson
| 25 June 2018 |
Environmental consultancy firm Eunomia Research and Consulting will be helping the Nordic nations go circular with a new review into their waste management policies.
London’s first Circular Economy Week promotes sustainable business opportunities
London’s first Circular Economy Week promotes sustainable business opportunities
By
Rob Cole
| 25 June 2018 |
Last week saw the first ever Circular Economy Week take place in London, encouraging businesses, social enterprises and residents to find out what they can do to aid the city’s transition towards a more circular, resilient and resource-efficient economy.
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
By
Rob Cole
| 20 June 2018 |
The EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) has been published in the EU’s Official Journal, meaning the legislation will enter into force at the start of July, 20 days after its publication.
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 June 2018 |
A new report published by Nextek and Resource Futures sets out frameworks for improving the role of the UK secondary plastics market, warning that many recent initiatives could ultimately detract from efforts to move to a circular economy.
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
By Resource |
15 June 2018 |
From marine litter and the UK Plastics Pact to China’s waste ban and the future of waste and resources strategy, here are some of our key moments from a busy two days of discussion and debate at CIWM’s Resourcing the Future conference.
Recycled plastic could supply 71 per cent of UK demand, new report finds
By
Gethin Roberts
| 14 June 2018 |
A new report by Green Alliance finds that £1.7 billion worth of plastics, food and electronics are lost to the UK economy each year because UK collection systems do not enable domestic reuse or recycling.
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
Iain Gulland, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, is the new president of the Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), an international network of cities and regions aiming to promote sustainable development.
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
The programme for CIWM’s two-day policy event (13-14 June) is filling up with high-profile speakers, with Professor Richard Thompson confirmed as keynote speaker for day two.
VinylPlus recycles nearly 640,000 tonnes of PVC in 2017
By
Gethin Roberts
| 30 May 2018 |
The 6th VinylPlus Sustainability Forum celebrated sustainability achievements and focused on encouraging sustainable practices
How much is enough?
How much is enough?
By
Rob Cole
| 15 May 2018 |
The UK currently lacks the infrastructure capacity needed to treat all of its residual waste domestically, but how much will we need in the future? As the debate heats up, Resource attempts to weigh up both sides.
New Edinburgh initiative to help SMEs go circular
New Edinburgh initiative to help SMEs go circular
By
Rob Cole
| 11 May 2018 |
A new initiative to help SMEs in Edinburgh identify and maximise circular economy opportunities has been launched today in a joint endeavour by Zero Waste Scotland and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Alderney renews baler investment with Middleton to drive recycling efficiency
Alderney renews baler investment with Middleton to drive recycling efficiency
By
Middleton Engineering
| 3 May 2018 |
Alderney’s States Works Department has contracted Somerset-based recycling machinery specialist Middleton Engineering to supply and install a new closed-end, semi-automatic baler at its Glacis recycling centre.
Well-designed four-weekly collections can increase recycling and maintain service levels – CIWM
Four-weekly collections can increase recycling, says CIWM
By
Rob Cole
| 22 February 2018 |
CIWM has expressed its support for four-weekly collections of residual waste as long as schemes are well-designed and contain provisions such as the weekly separate collection of food waste.