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New research reveals £500 million potential economic gain from better supporting domestic bio-based manufacturing

Research shows mandatory collections could prevent 85 per cent of waste fires and save £6bn over a decade

LGA survey finds majority of local authorities anticipate reduction in other waste services once obligations to meet cost of UK Emissions Trading Scheme start in 2028 

National Cup Recycling Scheme trial rewards consumers for returning cups using vision-based artificial intelligence

Sev.en Global Investments acquires Celsa Steel UK operations, aiming to produce two million tonnes of steel annually using recycled materials

EuRIC and FEAD call for transparency and full-cost recovery in forthcoming End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations following auto manufacturers' €458 million cartel fine

Not-for-profit to launch national incubator programme helping communities establish borrowing hubs across the country

WRAP-backed Circular Plastics Accelerator among investors in infrared scanner using machine learning algorithms to improve sorting of different fabrics

CarbonWARM tool expands coverage to incorporate new waste streams, including WEEE, batteries, sanitary waste, and incinerator bottom ash