News: January 2025

Alupro's Infinity Room Education Exhibit at Newcastle University
Life Science Centre unveils infinite recycling experience in Newcastle
By Resource |
31 January 2025 |
Interactive mirrored installation demonstrates aluminium can sustainability through immersive educational display
MINORE Owner, Andrew Askew
Turning ambition into action: Six steps for a more sustainable construction industry
By
Andrew Askew
| 31 January 2025 |
MINORE's Andrew Askew identifies measures needed to improve construction sector's environmental goals
Stéphane Leroux, Executive Director International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC), WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb, Director of Impact Growth WRAP Dr Richard Swannell and Didier Sandoz, President IFWC.
WRAP EU launches to tackle food waste in hospitality
By
Beth Jones
| 29 January 2025 |
WRAP and IFWC partner to address broken food systems and promote sustainable consumption across Europe
Litter on residential street
‘A Rubbish Reality’ shows UK vape litter on the rise despite less cigarette waste
By
Beth Jones
| 29 January 2025 |
Keep Britain Tidy reports finding litter in nine out of ten public spaces in England, with the public perceiving drinks container litter to be the most problematic
Borrow Cup
£1 deposit cup scheme launches across 40 Glasgow locations
By
Beth Jones
| 28 January 2025 |
Cross-brand initiative, Borrow Cup, aims to reduce 388 million annual disposable cups through reusable alternative
rPET bottles
Enzyme research offers solution for PET plastic recycling
By
Beth Jones
| 28 January 2025 |
Kyungpook National University researchers discover new biocatalyst that can break down PET under industrial conditions
Bristol recycling vehicle and truck
Bristol consults householders on four-weekly residual waste collections
By
Beth Jones
| 28 January 2025 |
Council seeks public views on waste service changes aimed at reaching 65 per cent recycling target
Boy putting a bottle into a reverse vending machine
Government sets out operational framework for 2027 Deposit Return Scheme
By
Charles Newman
| 27 January 2025 |
Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points
Pact Network Connect delegates at Mexico event in front of food waste
Food and plastics networks unite in global effort to cut waste
By
Charles Newman
| 24 January 2025 |
Representatives from 15 countries gather in Mexico to accelerate action on food and plastic waste reduction
Asda employee holding Podback bags
Coffee pod recycling scheme expands into 600 Asda stores
By
Beth Jones
| 23 January 2025 |
Partnership between retailer and Podback will allow customers to return used pods through toYou parcel returns service