Psychology

Survey reveals Britain still addicted to plastic
Survey reveals Britain still addicted to plastic

The British public has not changed its behaviour towards single-use plastic despite growing awareness of the problem, according to a YouGov survey released today (17 April).


Commissioned by water filter manufacturer BRITA and environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the survey asked over 2,000 people about their attitudes and actions around single-use plastics in the wake of Blue Planet II, which seemed to precipitate a sea-change in both policy on and perceptions... More

Well-designed four-weekly collections can increase recycling and maintain service levels – CIWM
Four-weekly collections can increase recycling, says CIWM

CIWM has expressed its support for four-weekly collections of residual waste as long as schemes are well-designed and contain provisions such as the weekly separate collection of food waste.

Contamination in the USA
Contamination in the USA

In the wake of China’s tighter import standards for recycling, the problem of contamination has been thrown into the spotlight. Gareth Morton discusses what the US is doing to tackle the issue – and what the UK can learn.

What’s holding back recycling in London’s flats?
What’s holding back recycling in London’s flats?
By
Rob Cole
| 8 February 2018 |
Overcoming barriers to recycling in flats in London is set to be the subject of a new partnership between Resource London and Peabody Housing Association in a bid to improve the capital’s flagging recycling rates.
‘Our environment, our responsibility’: Mary Creagh calls for responsibility reform and attitude shift to waste
‘Our environment, our responsibility’: Mary Creagh calls for responsibility reform and attitude shift to waste
By Resource |
7 February 2018 |
Environmental Audit Committee Chair Mary Creagh spoke at the annual Kit Strange Memorial Lecture about the successes of the past year, the challenges ahead and the need to push the government for strong legislation on waste and resources.
Disruptive trends set to shape the future of sustainability
Disruptive trends set to shape the future of sustainability
By
Rob Cole
| 7 February 2018 |
Plastic waste and regenerative agriculture have been identified as two of seven ‘areas of dynamism’ shaping the future of sustainability, according to a new report by sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future.
Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018  
Should you put tea bags in your food waste bin?
Should you put tea bags in your food waste bin?
By
Sid Hayns-Worthington
| 30 January 2018 |
The majority of tea bags manufactured in the UK still contain non-biodegradable plastic, but can you still safely put them in your food waste bin?
EU Plastics Strategy focus on EPR and recycling targets welcomed by industry
EU Plastics Strategy focus on EPR and recycling targets welcomed by industry
By
Rob Cole
| 18 January 2018 |
The European plastics industry has responded positively to the release of the EU’s first Europe-wide plastics strategy, expressing support for improved EPR and the headline goal of ensuring that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030.
EU plastics strategy aims to build secondary markets to make recycling plastics ‘profitable’
EU plastics strategy aims to build secondary markets to make recycling plastics ‘profitable’
By
Rob Cole
| 16 January 2018 |
The EU has adopted the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy, placing an emphasis on creating secondary markets for recycled plastics in its bid to create a truly circular economy in Europe.
The Attenborough affect: Google searches for plastic recycling rocket after Blue Planet II
The Attenborough effect: Searches for plastic recycling rocket after Blue Planet II
By
Sid Hayns-Worthington
| 5 January 2018 |
New research shows that David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II series was an effective catalyst for increasing public awareness of the environmental damage caused by plastic pollution. 
Sustainability figures names in New Years Honours list
Sustainability figures named in New Year's Honours list
By
Edward Perchard
| 3 January 2018 |
Two former members of the Green Investment Bank’s management team are among the names on the Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2018.
MPs call for bottle deposit scheme and producer responsibility overhaul
MPs call for bottle deposit scheme and producer responsibility overhaul
By
Edward Perchard
| 21 December 2017 |
The UK needs a nationwide deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and overhaul producer responsibility rules if it is to turn back the tide on plastic waste entering the environment, according to Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee.
A guide to what you can recycle this Christmas
A guide to what you can and can't recycle this Christmas
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 December 2017 |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Recycling your festive leftovers needn’t be a hassle with Resource’s Christmas recycling tips.
MPs urge Education Secretary to include Sustainable Development Goals in curriculum
MPs urge Education Secretary to include Sustainable Development Goals in curriculum
By
Rob Cole
| 8 December 2017 |
EAC Chair Mary Creagh has written to Education Secretary Justine Greening urging her to include the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the National Curriculum.
Food labels to be made simpler to prolong product life and increase redistribution
Food labels to be made simpler to prolong product life and increase redistribution
By
Edward Perchard
| 29 November 2017 |
Shoppers will be given a simpler, more consistent range of storage and date advice on food packaging after new WRAP guidance presented a new industry standard for date labelling and storage advice used by food manufacturers and retailers.
It’s time to vote for this year’s Resource Hot 100
It’s time to vote for this year’s Resource Hot 100!
By
Edward Perchard
| 22 November 2017 |
Voting for this year’s Resource Hot 100 is now open. This is your chance to vote for the waste and resources industry’s biggest influencers.
A Sideways View: Deposit return and the trap of eternalism
A Sideways View: Deposit return and the trap of eternalism
By
Ray Georgeson
| 17 November 2017 |
Ray Georgeson wonders if calls for the return of a bottle deposit return system are fuelled more by nostalgia than by forward-thinking policy-making.
Data protection fears could be holding back electronic recycling
Data protection fears could be holding back electronic recycling
By
Edward Perchard
| 14 November 2017 |
Worries about how our personal data could be stolen and used are holding back the correct and sustainable disposal of broken and unused electronics, according to a recent survey.
‘Latte levy’ could see Ireland charging for disposable coffee cups
‘Latte levy’ could see Ireland charging for disposable coffee cups
By
Kate Dickinson
| 8 November 2017 |
The Irish government is considering a levy on disposable coffee cups in order to combat the two million sent to landfill in the country every day.
Three circular business model pilots targeting resource efficiency
Three circular business model pilots targeting resource efficiency
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 October 2017 |
Three innovative business models recovering electronics, repairing shoes and reusing mattresses have been showcased by WRAP to demonstrate how circular practices can benefit companies of all sizes.
Revive your costumes this Halloween and save them from a frightful end
Revive your costumes this Halloween and save them from a frightful end
By
Sid Hayns-Worthington
| 19 October 2017 |
Around seven million costumes were thrown in the bin after Halloween last year, and Hubbub and the NLWA have some tricks to reduce the needless waste.
Waste avoidance must be promoted in London’s Environment Strategy, says LWARB
Waste avoidance must be promoted in London’s Environment Strategy, says LWARB
By
Rob Cole
| 6 October 2017 |
The Mayor of London’s draft Environment Strategy for London must put more emphasis on waste avoidance and reducing single-use packaging, according to the London Waste and Recycling Board.