Over the past two decades, Wales has emerged as a leader in the transition from a wasteful society to one that prioritises recycling, re-use, and sustainability. This success did not happen by chance; it was a result of visionary government action, community involvement, and long-term planning.
Research suggests technologies, such as AI-driven object recognition, might play key role for sorting HDPE and PP containers for contact-sensitive applications.
The company exceeded its waste reduction target by replacing single-use cardboard trolley sleeves with durable, recyclable versions designed and manufactured in-house.
Government taskforce warns that recycling infrastructure capacity must significantly increase to achieve government targets, with delays holding back investment
