Kate Dickinson
Kate Dickinson
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Deputy Editor
kate.dickinson@resourcemedia.co.uk
0117 907 4107

Kate joined Resource Media in September 2017 as an Editorial Assistant after completing a degree in English literature at the University of Bristol, before progressing to Deputy Editor in summer 2018. Away from Resource, she moonlights as an illustrator and designer. 

Articles by Kate Dickinson

UK recycling infrastructure struggles to cope
UK recycling infrastructure struggles to cope
By
Kate Dickinson
| 22 March 2019 |
The UK will not be able to meet its 2035 recycling targets without sweeping change, according to a new report from packaging producer DS Smith.
Clothing on hangers in a charity shop
London tackles fast fashion waste
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 March 2019 |
Londoners have saved over 750,000 items of clothing from landfill in six months through textile reuse charity TRAID.
Education is key on Global Recycling Day 2019
Education is key on Global Recycling Day 2019
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 March 2019 |
With global resource use predicted to double by 2060 if trends continue, Global Recycling Day is aiming to shine a light on the power of education to change public attitudes towards recycling and consumption.
Bristol residents challenged to achieve zero waste
Bristol residents challenged to achieve zero waste
By
Kate Dickinson
| 12 March 2019 |
The council-owned Bristol Waste Company has launched its #WasteNothing Challenge, asking 50 households to track their waste and recycling for a year.
Bringing waste full circle
TerraCycle: Bringing waste full circle
By
Kate Dickinson
| 7 March 2019 |
TerraCycle offers recycling programmes for all sorts of complex waste streams –and now it has announced Loop, its new ‘waste-free’ online shopping service. Kate Dickinson talks to Tom Szaky, founder and CEO, about addressing the root cause of waste.
Hot 100 2019 winner Cat Fletcher
Hot 100 2019: Reuse champion Cat Fletcher named as 2019’s Legend of Waste
By
Kate Dickinson
| 7 March 2019 |
The top 10 in Resource’s annual list of influencers, the Hot 100, has been announced, with Cat Fletcher, Reuse Manager at Brighton and Hove City Council and co-founder of reuse network Freegle, taking the top spot.
Somerset Waste Partnership extends Viridor contract
Somerset Waste Partnership extends Viridor contract
By
Kate Dickinson
| 6 March 2019 |
Somerset Waste Partnership has renewed its waste management contract with Viridor until 2031 as it prepares for the rollout of its ‘Recycle More’ strategy in 2020.
Swansea Council could fine residents for not recycling
Swansea Council could fine residents for not recycling
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 March 2019 |
News that Swansea Council will be checking black bin bags for recyclables at the kerbside – and fining residents who fail to recycle properly – has been met with a mixed response from residents.
Liverpool charities promote reuse and recycling
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 March 2019 |
Reuse and recycling charities in Liverpool are boosting their communities with projects to keep electricals, textiles and other waste out of landfill.
Glasgow Wood Recycling recognised for social impact
Glasgow Wood Recycling recognised for social impact
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 February 2019 |
Social enterprise and waste wood reuse organisation Glasgow Wood Recycling has been recognised for its social, economic and environmental contribution to the UK.