News: May 2024

Appliance technician working on a front load washing machine in a laundry room

European Council approves right-to-repair directive

| 31 May 2024 |

European Union takes a step towards reducing e-waste and empowering consumers by adopting legislation which will make 'defective products repaired in an easier, cheaper and faster way'

REPIC Team pictured outdoors with large number 20 to celebrate 20 years

The collective journey towards a sustainable future

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30 May 2024 |

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REPIC, the producer compliance scheme that has been at the forefront of the waste electrical and electronic equipment sector is celebrating 20 years

WRAP's online Recycling Locator, which enables users to see local places to recyclable materials

New WRAP Recycling Locator widget simplifies access to local recycling information

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30 May 2024 |

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The Waste and Resources Action Programme has launched its upgraded online tool for the public to identify where to recycle a wide-range of materials

Multipack of plastic with cardboard replacing plastic wrapping to hold bottles together

DS Smith replaces over 1.2bn pieces of plastic with fibre-based alternatives

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30 May 2024 |

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Company hits target by applying circular design principles developed in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Yard with construction materials for reuse, including bricks and timber

Research highlights need for agreed standards to make construction industry circular

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29 May 2024 |

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EC report highlights how a lack of harmonised indicators and quality assurance procedures are a barrier to industry adopting a more sustainable approach to the whole life cycle of buildings