News: 2025

Carbon capture
Government launches review of carbon removal technologiesnew
By
Beth Jones
| 1 hour ago |
DESNZ seeks industry opinions on technologies to capture greenhouse gases, including carbon capture and storage from EfW facilities
Battery Recycling Conference & Expo
Trans-World Events announces line-up for e-waste conferencesnew
By
Beth Jones
| 2 hours ago |
Four specialised expos at Frankfurt Messe will feature over 130 speakers addressing critical challenges in resource recovery, regulatory compliance and circular economy
Waste fire
European trade bodies call for action against battery firesnew
By
Beth Jones
| 19 hours ago |
European Commission urged to implement new regulations to curb the growing number of lithium battery incidents in recycling facilities across the continent
Parc Adfer energy-from-waste facility
AI waste analysis technology deployed at Parc Adfer EfW facilitynew
By
Beth Jones
| 22 hours ago |
Enfinium and Wasteer partner to employ artificial intelligence detection in feedstock contamination at North Wales plant following a successful pilot
Charlie Eddisford Communities Lead at Resource Futures
£1.5m funding creates community repair and reuse hubs in Devon libraries
By Resource |
19 May 2025 |
Libraries Unlimited partners with grassroots groups to transform libraries into circular economy action centres
Catherine David, WRAP
Catherine David appointed as WRAP CEO
By
Beth Jones
| 15 May 2025 |
Environmental NGO’s current Director of Behaviour Change and Business Programmes will take the reins in June
Material extraction mining operation
Global economy needs ‘fundamental restructuring’ to achieve circularity
By
Beth Jones
| 15 May 2025 |
Latest Circularity Gap Report finds secondary material use increased to 7.3 billion tonnes in 2021, but is outpaced by the growing consumption 
Fruit in packaging
Campaigners call for greater Deposit Return Scheme transparency
By
Beth Jones
| 14 May 2025 |
Survey shows two-thirds believe supermarkets prioritise profits over environmental impact, with advocacy groups warning against retailer appointments to DRS management body
Ball of cables
Material Focus launches Circular Electricals Fund
By
Beth Jones
| 14 May 2025 |
Up to £150,000 per project is offered to organisations demonstrating solutions in material recovery, product design, and business models to reduce e-waste in the UK
Cardboard packaging with return label
Packaging experts poll suggests new regulations biggest obstacle to sustainability
By Resource |
14 May 2025 |
The survey of 90 industry professionals back material innovation, artificial intelligence, and recycling technology as the most promising opportunities