Edward Perchard
Edward Perchard
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Editor (2015-2018)

Edward joined Resource in 2015 as an Editorial Assistant, then progressed to Editor until leaving the company in 2018 – although he continues to write on a freelance basis!

Before embarking upon an editorial career, he studied Classics at King’s College, London, and worked in the voluntary sector, helping community groups and charities based in St Albans with funding and organising training programmes. When not embedded in environmental news, he can be found watching, writing and talking about Watford Football Club.

Articles by Edward Perchard

New Zealand's going all green
New Zealand's going all green
By
Edward Perchard
| 15 May 2018 |
A splintered collection market, and landfill-friendly policy has put the green image of New Zealand at risk, but a new government and new thinking is offering fresh shoots of hope for a national turnaround. Ed Perchard reports
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes the 3m-tonne milestone
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes 3m-tonne milestone
By
Edward Perchard
| 22 February 2018 |
More than three million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment have now been collected and treated across Europe by the European Recycling Platform since its foundation in 2002.
Parntership seeks to provide greater food waste recycling coverage to Scotland
Partnership seeks to provide greater food waste recycling coverage to Scotland
By
Edward Perchard
| 21 February 2018 |
A new partnership between Binn Group and Earnside Energy has been established to provide an integrated food waste collection and treatment service in Scotland.
Electric wheels: A future without petrol for waste collection fleets?
Electric wheels: A future without petrol for waste collection fleets?
By
Edward Perchard
| 20 February 2018 |
With a government pledge to ban all new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040, the use of electric alternatives is on the rise – and refuse collection vehicles could be changing too. Edward Perchard looks into the risks and benefits of turning electric for the UK’s fleets.
Ahead of the pack: An interview with Paul Vanston
Ahead of the pack: An interview with Paul Vanston
By
Edward Perchard
| 20 February 2018 |
As a huge year for resources kicks off with a plastics-heavy 25 Year Environment Plan, INCPEN CEO Paul Vanston talks to Edward Perchard about deposits, PRNs, Attenborough and how effective collaboration will pave the way for a greener future.
Nine people killed in China waste blaze
Nine people killed in China waste blaze
By
Edward Perchard
| 19 February 2018 |
Nine people have been killed by a fire at a waste processing plant in China, with authorities believing the blaze was started by fireworks residue.
Collecting knowledge: Spreading circular economy best practice in Europe
Collecting knowledge: Spreading circular economy best practice in Europe
By
Edward Perchard
| 16 February 2018 |
If we are to create a circular economy, everyone needs to be on board. Resource looks at how Zero Waste Europe is spreading best practice across the continent, and how lessons for a greener future already exist, they just need to be accessed. 
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
By
Edward Perchard
| 15 February 2018 |
‘Urgent change’ is needed to stop recyclable and biodegradable material from being incinerated in London, as energy-from-waste hinders the capital’s move to a more circular economy, according to the London Assembly’s Environment Committee.
Work continuing on Welsh disposable plastics tax
Work continuing on Welsh disposable plastics tax
By
Edward Perchard
| 13 February 2018 |
Work is continuing on a disposable plastics tax in Wales, despite it not being chosen from a shortlist of four new taxes to be introduced by the Welsh Government.
Could Commission VAT plans provide a boost for secondary material markets?
Could Commission VAT plans provide a boost for secondary material markets?
By
Edward Perchard
| 8 February 2018 |
Products with high recycled content could be given lower VAT rates to stimulate demand in secondary markets, following a new proposal by the European Commission, says FEAD.