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Articles by Beth Jones

Recycled plastic
Recycled plastics partnership aims to drive electric vehicle circularity
By
Beth Jones
| 5 December 2024 |
Polestar and MBA Polymers UK collaborate to integrate plastic waste in EV interiors, aiming for less waste in landfill and carbon emissions
Shredded materials
New shredder cuts waste volumes fourfold at Teesside firm
By
Beth Jones
| 5 December 2024 |
Industrial waste processor achieves significant volume reduction through application of Untha’s specialised shredding technology
Ocean pollution
Six takeaways from the INC-5 summit on plastic pollution
By
Beth Jones
| 5 December 2024 |
Derailed by opposition from oil-producing nations, the majority of countries in support of an ambitious treaty will look towards further negotiations in 2025
Plastic pellets close-up
Eliminating $43B in subsidies could reduce plastic pollution
By
Beth Jones
| 29 November 2024 |
New study from Eunomia and QUNO demonstrates that removing subsidies could reduce plastic polymer production, with negligible impacts on consumer prices
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Northern Ireland’s recycling rate hits 50.5 per cent in 2023/24
By
Beth Jones
| 29 November 2024 |
Country makes significant progress in sustainably managing waste despite not having a functioning political government for most of the year
Plastic bottles and other plastic items for recycling
RECOUP unveils updated recyclability guidelines ahead of EPR implementation
By
Beth Jones
| 28 November 2024 |
2024 design guidance offers new insights into material compatibility, LCAs and product design
Clothing hanging in shop
UK fashion industry explores next stage of textiles EPR framework
By
Beth Jones
| 28 November 2024 |
Follow-up study aims to shape fairer fee system for small and medium-sized brands
Three workers talking
Almost 90 per cent of UK waste industry workers feel safe in the workplace
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
ESA survey reveals that recycling and waste management sector largely feels happy with health and safety standards, although welfare improvements are still needed
Plastic bottle pollution on beach
INC-5 opens amongst continued calls for ‘ambitious’ plastic pollution treaty
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
Global leaders convening from 25 November to 1 December to conclude negotiations on an international, legally binding plastic pollution agreement
Lord Deben and award winners at Demeter Awards
UK bioeconomy celebrated at BBIA’s Demeter Awards
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
Holiferm, Carbon Cell, and 2M Group of Companies and Xampla awarded £25K co-working space and LCA, grant application and IP support