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Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reform
Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reformnew
By
Kate Dickinson
| 14 hours ago |
A new group, the Packaging Scheme Forum, has been launched to facilitate discussion between industry and government on the issue of producer responsibility reform.
New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUP
New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUPnew
By
Kate Dickinson
| 19 hours ago |
A new report by Veolia and RECOUP reveals that consumers want to see more recycled content in plastic products – and could be willing to pay extra for it.
Frith Resource Management expands procurement capabilities
Frith Resource Management expands procurement capabilities
By
Frith Resource Management
| 20 September 2018 |
Celebrating 10 years of service, Frith Resource Management has announced three new appointments to the team.
Compostable products to replace plastic in Parliament
Compostable products to replace plastic in Parliament
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 September 2018 |
The UK Parliament has announced it will be using compostable Vegware products across its estate from October 2018.
Microplastics now spread even further by flying insects
Microplastics now spread even further by flying insects
By
Kate Nicholson
| 19 September 2018 |
For the first time, insects have been found to retain microplastics when transforming from aquatic larvae into flying adults, enabling previously unexposed creatures and environments to become polluted.
Hubbub urges East Anglia to get savvy about food waste
Hubbub urges East Anglia to get savvy about food waste
By
Kate Nicholson
| 19 September 2018 |
Environmental charity Hubbub is running a new campaign, #FoodSavvy, to help residents in East Anglia reduce food waste, as the average UK family wastes £810 of edible food per year.
New SUEZ EfW plant planned for Teesside
New SUEZ EfW plant planned for Teesside
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 September 2018 |
A new energy-from-waste facility is in the works for the North East and Scotland, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has announced.
World’s first used-plastic bicycle path launched in the Netherlands
World’s first used-plastic bicycle path launched in the Netherlands
By
Kate Nicholson
| 18 September 2018 |
Dutch cyclists are using the world’s first bicycle path made of 100 per cent reused plastic, in an attempt to reduce plastic pollution.
Waitrose to eliminate single-use plastic bags by spring 2019
Waitrose to eliminate single-use plastic bags by spring 2019
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 September 2018 |
Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced plans to replace single-use plastics bags in all its stores with reusable or biodegradable alternatives.
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
By
Resource
| 14 September 2018 |
RWM 2018 saw two days of exhibits and talks displaying some of the latest innovations in the waste and resources sector. Here are five of the best new products that piqued our interest.
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
By
Giles Kirkland
| 14 September 2018 |
Giles Kirkland examines what the changing automotive industry means for car battery recycling in the UK.
SUEZ outlines key principles for effective UK EPR regime
SUEZ outlines key principles for effective UK EPR regime
By
Rob Cole
| 14 September 2018 |
Waste management company SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has released a report detailing 10 fundamental principles for an effective extended producer responsibility regime for the UK.
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
UK compliance scheme Ecosurety has announced a new deal with plastic waste chemical recycling specialists Recycling Technologies, which it hopes will accelerate the commercial roll-out of an innovative technology to improve the scope and capacity of plastic recycling in the UK.
The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment
The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment
By
Kate Nicholson
| 13 September 2018 |
The Ocean Cleanup, after five years of research and testing, has launched its marine plastic extraction system in an attempt to cleanse the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
A plastic-free aisle will be recreated at the Packaging Innovations 2018 conference in London today in a bid to encourage further reductions in plastic packaging in retail.
‘Work to be done’ to modernise CIWM
‘Work to be done’ to modernise CIWM
By
Rob Cole
| 11 September 2018 |
CIWM has sought to provide reassurance over the institute’s financial health and restructuring process, though outgoing CEO Dr Colin Church concedes that there is still “work to be done”.
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.
Carlsberg launches new sustainable packaging design in UK
Carlsberg launches new sustainable packaging design in UK
By
Kate Nicholson
| 11 September 2018 |
Carlsberg has produced a new environmentally-friendly form of packaging with NMP Systems called Snap Pack, which is estimated to save up to 76 percent on plastics.
Visitors to Putney greeted by array of plastic fished out from the Thames
Visitors to Putney greeted by array of plastic fished out from the Thames
By
Kate Nicholson
| 10 September 2018 |
Environmental charity Hubbub charity presents its ‘Catch of the Day’ to Londoners with a twist, replacing fish with plastic found swimming in the Thames.
OPRL and Valpak to form alliance to increase packaging recyclability
OPRL and Valpak to form alliance to increase packaging recyclability
By
Rob Cole
| 10 September 2018 |
The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme is to form a close alliance with packaging compliance scheme Valpak in order to best serve the interests of their overlapping memberships.