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Novelis team in front of aluminium ingot made using hydrogen fuelled power
Novelis achieves 90 per cent emissions reduction using hydrogen in aluminium recycling
By
Charles Newman
| 21 February 2025 |
UK government-backed trial demonstrates potential for hydrogen to decarbonise energy-intensive reprocessing
AI system to tackle construction waste through real-time monitoring
By
Charles Newman
| 21 February 2025 |
European Commission awards Northumbria University funding to develop artificial intelligence tool for improving construction waste management
Wales Deposit Scheme timeline
Welsh Government to launch consultation on Wales DRS in May
By
Beth Jones
| 18 February 2025 |
Welsh Government releases timeline for stakeholder engagement and formal consultation following withdrawal from UK-wide system
Bulldozer on slope of an inert landfill
Government outlines next steps for landfill waste reduction
By
Beth Jones
| 13 February 2025 |
Results of Defra consultation show industry backing for coordinated approach to reduce biodegradable waste in landfill, with focus on developing treatment infrastructure
Zero Waste Community Fund Clothes Swap Cafe project in Wirral
Liverpool community groups offered £165,000 for waste reduction projects
By Resource |
10 February 2025 |
Zero Waste Community Fund opens applications for projects targeting priority materials including WEEE and textiles
Two workers looking at clipboard
Digital waste tracking delayed until April 2026
By
Beth Jones
| 6 February 2025 |
UK Government pushes back mandatory digital waste reporting system for all four nations, following industry feedback about implementation challenges
Lithium Salvage
Lithium-ion battery waste refinery receives £1.7 million investment
By
Beth Jones
| 4 February 2025 |
Lithium Salvage has received further investment to expand battery recycling facility, capable of recovering 98 per cent of shredded battery material
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
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
Plastic bottle placed in a reverse vending machine
Deposit return scheme passes in Parliament
By
Beth Jones
| 22 January 2025 |
New legislation for England and Northern Ireland will require consumers to pay deposits on drinks containers from October 2027
Packaging being moved in warehouse
PackUK launches as pEPR Administrator
By
Beth Jones
| 21 January 2025 |
The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility administrator will oversee fee setting, collection from obligated producers, and payments to local authorities
Shelved vapes
Defra issues guidance for retailers ahead of June single-use vape ban
By Resource |
20 January 2025 |
New government document outlines compliance requirements and penalties for businesses selling disposable vapes
microplastics
PFAS cleanup could cost Europe up to €2 Trillion
By
Beth Jones
| 14 January 2025 |
Le Monde reveals that widespread PFAS contamination could result in staggering economic costs, compounding the environmental and health burdens of plastic pollution
Plastic waste in Thailnad
Thailand bans all plastic waste imports
By
Beth Jones
| 8 January 2025 |
Restrictions begin in January 2025, addressing rising imports and waste trafficking as part of plastic waste reduction plan
Volunteers working at a food redistribution centre
£15M fund to redistribute surplus food into community meals
By
Beth Jones
| 8 January 2025 |
Defra fund will support for farmers and charities with aim of preventing 330,000 tonnes of food waste produced each year
Efw plants
Defra sets out plan to cap growth of England’s incineration capacity
By
Charles Newman
| 31 December 2024 |
New analysis shows national incineration capacity will exceed residual waste by 2035
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Government sets out vision for circular economy transition to 2030
By
Charles Newman
| 20 December 2024 |
New roadmap outlines priority actions across waste reduction, recycling modernisation, and disposal to deliver circular economy legislation
Houses of Parliament
Defra announces Circular Economy Taskforce
By
Beth Jones
| 19 December 2024 |
Advisory group will help develop a Circular Economy Strategy to support economic growth, create jobs, promote resource efficiency, and accelerate transition to net zero
Recycled vapes in hazardous waste bin
8.2 million vapes are wrongly discarded each week
By
Beth Jones
| 18 December 2024 |
Material Focus study shows that vape use continues to rise, with the government’s disposable vape ban unlikely to prevent increasing environmental damage