Materials

Wheat crop
Organics
BB-REG-NET project identifies key barriers to adoption of bio-based materials

A recent project by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network (BB-REG-NET) has outlined the key hurdles preventing bio-based, biodegradable and compostable materials (BB-materials) from breaking into the mainstream.

Microfibre filtration system
Textiles
Matter and Paradise Textiles launch microfibre filtration system

British climate-tech company and textile manufacturer unveil new capture technology that aims to save 3M KWh of electricity and capture 90 tonnes of microfibres

Banner promoting the Innovating for Circularity event showing Lucy Kebbel from The WIP
Textiles
SATCoL and The WIP to host panel for Circular Economy Week

Online event on 4 October will explore collaboration, innovation, and the future of sustainable economic development

Illustrative image of propane molecules
Oxford startup unveils 'Atomic Scissors' to reprocess waste plastics
By Resource |
2 October 2024 |
Repolywise's innovative technology aims to efficiently recycle hard-to-process polyolefins
Aluminium packaging
Alupro study identifies leading challenges to aluminium recycling
By
Beth Jones
| 1 October 2024 |
New research reveals consumer confusion and inconsistent messaging as barriers to aluminium foil recycling, calling for clearer communication
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
Altilium to produce EV battery cells from recycled materials
By
Beth Jones
| 1 October 2024 |
The clean technology group is collaborating with JRL to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries to use in vehicles
Packaging in warehouse
Defra releases second set of indicative fees for packaging EPR
By
Beth Jones
| 1 October 2024 |
Updated guidance based on new Report Packaging Data sees decrease in estimated base fees
Graph showing recycling performance of England, Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland
'Deeply disappointing' as UK household recycling rate falls to 44.1 per cent
By Resource |
27 September 2024 |
Annual data shows England's recycling rate drops to 43.4 per cent, while Wales maintains lead at 56.9 per cent
Small electrical items
Environment Agency announces new waste shipping codes for WEEE
By
Beth Jones
| 26 September 2024 |
New classifications for hazardous and non-hazardous WEEE will be implemented from 1 January 2025
Shotton Mill
Shotton Paper Mill redevelopment sees £1 billion investment
By
Beth Jones
| 26 September 2024 |
North Wales plant to become UK’s largest recycled fibre manufacturing facility
Clothes on hangers
UK fashion industry pioneers innovative approach for a textiles EPR
By
Beth Jones
| 26 September 2024 |
Proposed variable fee system would deliver fairer, more effective incentives for managing environmental impact of clothing production
Algae on rocks
MiAlgae reaches 2024 Earthshot Prize finals
By
Beth Jones
| 25 September 2024 |
The Edinburgh-based startup earns recognition for its growth of Omega-3-rich algae using recycled whisky waste
Reposit return point in-store
Reposit scheme expands packaging reuse to beauty and e-commerce sectors
By
Beth Jones
| 25 September 2024 |
The reuse platform collaborates with ARRAN Sense of Scotland and Mama Bamboo to offer a total of over 60 products across partner stores
Waste carpet piled up for recycling
Database launched enabling UK households to find local carpet recycling options online
By Resource |
24 September 2024 |
Carpet Recycling UK creates resource to help public locate local recycling centres accepting carpet waste
London Eye
London's packaging footprint equivalent to half of capital's transport emissions
By
Charles Newman
| 24 September 2024 |
ReLondon report shows plastic packaging alone contributes 1.9 million tonnes of CO2eq annually
e-waste
Unveiling International E-Waste Day 2024: Join the E-Waste Hunt on 14th October
By Resource |
20 September 2024 |
Global campaign aims to inspire decluttering of unused devices for responsible recycling
Hands holding aluminium can over rows of cans
Three quarters of Britons hope to see Deposit Return Scheme in place by 2027
By
Beth Jones
| 19 September 2024 |
New poll by Alupro outlines desires for a clear environmental plan from new Labour Government
Microplastics
Urgent call for plastic regulation as studies reveal severe health impacts
By
Beth Jones
| 19 September 2024 |
Plastics researchers warn that ‘we cannot recycle our way out’ of harmful chemical exposure from common household items
Laptop screen with words Open 3P Standard
Webinar: Unlocking the power of Open 3P for packaging data
By Resource |
17 September 2024 |
Online event on how open standard can improve efficiency and transparency of packaging data
Operatives with empty boxes after loading recyclables onto a collection vehicle
Wales's circular economy success: A model for global sustainability
By
Mal Williams
| 16 September 2024 |
Citizen engagement has played a key role in driving Welsh recycling rates from 3 to 66 per cent in just over two decades
SATCol's Fibersort line for sorting textiles
SATCoL recognised for B2B innovation at 2024 Marie Claire Sustainability Awards
By Resource |
16 September 2024 |
The charity's Fibersort technology, which sorts and grades non-wearable clothing, received high commendation
Emissions stacks and a portacabin at enfinium's carbon capture pilot at an energy from waste site
Enfinium begins UK's first carbon capture pilot
By Resource |
16 September 2024 |
Ferrybridge facility now capturing one tonne of CO2 daily in 12-month trial
Clare Galland Everflow
The wasteful turn in hospitality: Rethinking disposable culture
By
Clare Galland
| 13 September 2024 |
Clare Galland, Sustainability Manager for Everflow, warns of the environmental and economic costs as restaurants increasingly opt for single-use items