Recovery

Paying for it: How to fund local authority waste and recycling services in the next decade
Paying for it: How to fund local authority waste and recycling services in the next decade


When it comes to questions of funding, local authorities can be forgiven for feeling like they are fighting an uphill battle. Despite having poured millions of pounds into the UK’s kerbside recycling system, largely bankrolling the jump to 40 per cent recycling in the first decade of this century, local authority waste departments are trapped in a pincer movement, the escape from which appears unclear... More

New SUEZ EfW plant planned for Teesside
New SUEZ EfW plant planned for Teesside

A new energy-from-waste facility is in the works for the North East and Scotland, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has announced.

Researchers at Swansea University unlock plastic waste car fuel potential
Swansea University researchers unlock plastic waste car fuel potential

Scientists at the University of Swansea have discovered how to transform waste plastics into hydrogen, which could then be used to fuel hydrogen cars.

Major UK mattress recycling company reports a 20 percent increase in revenue
TFR Group reports 20 percent increase in revenue
By
Kate Nicholson
| 4 September 2018 |
The Furniture Recycling Group has announced an increase in revenue following new deals with retailers as it tackles the issue of difficult to recycle materials and rising landfills.
Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM
Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM
By
Master Magnets
| 6 August 2018 |
Master Magnets to display total metal recovery solution at RWM 2018, demonstrating the potential of its range of Eddy Current Separators and Magnetic Separators.
Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Hotspot to highlight progressive circular businesses
By
Gethin Roberts
| 31 July 2018 |
The international three day event held in Glasgow will feature sessions run by experts, along with sector-specific tours displaying the innovative work being done by Scottish businesses to become more circular.
Waitrose to run HGV fleet on biomethane
Waitrose to run HGV fleet on biomethane
By
Kate Dickinson
| 30 July 2018 |
Waitrose and John Lewis will be running trucks on renewable fuels this autumn as part of an OLEV-funded trial to see how using biomethane compressed natural gas can help to cut the UK’s transport emissions.
Redcar EfW plant in development
Redcar EfW plant in development
By
Kate Dickinson
| 26 July 2018 |
Plans have been announced for a new £250-million energy-from-waste (EfW) plant on Teesside.
Greens warn incineration will overtake recycling by 2020
Greens warn incineration will overtake recycling by 2020
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 July 2018 |
A new report from the Green Party states that incineration could outstrip recycling in England in under two years if measures are not taken to curb the burning of waste.
Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.
Nottingham Trent University leads £6.4m circular economy project
Nottingham Trent University leads £6.4m circular economy project
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
The scheme is looking to develop a circular economy approach for everyday products and services.
China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.
No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
By
Rob Cole
| 17 July 2018 |
Harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported and pose significant public health problems, according to new research from the UK Without Incineration Network, an anti-incineration campaign group.
Infrastructure review urges government to go beyond EU recycling targets
Infrastructure review urges government to go beyond EU recycling targets
By
Rob Cole
| 10 July 2018 |
The UK Government should set a municipal recycling target of 65 per cent and establish separate food waste collection for households and businesses by 2025 to provide a low-carbon future for the UK, according to the National Infrastructure Assessment.
University of Northampton launches waste management postgraduate course
By
Gethin Roberts
| 10 July 2018 |
The new hands-on Master’s degree is aimed at those wanting to begin or progress their careers in the waste and resources management industry.
OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding
OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding
By
Rob Cole
| 6 July 2018 |
A new report from the OECD has urged governments to get serious about the issues of free-riding by online retailers of electronics who don’t adhere to waste compliance obligations.
Plastics and food waste to take centre stage at Scottish Resources Conference 2018
Plastics and food waste to take centre stage at Scottish Resources Conference 2018
By
Rob Cole
| 27 June 2018 |
Plastics and food waste are among the topics that will be under the spotlight at this year’s Scottish Resources Conference, set to take place from 3-4 October in Edinburgh.
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
By
Rob Cole
| 20 June 2018 |
The EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) has been published in the EU’s Official Journal, meaning the legislation will enter into force at the start of July, 20 days after its publication.
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
By
Rob Cole
| 19 June 2018 |
Waste management company SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has officially opened two new state-of-the-art Energy from Waste (EfW) plants in Cornwall and Wilton in Redcar.
John Lewis to reduce waste by buying back unwanted clothing
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 June 2018 |
A new app, developed in partnership with Stuffstr, will enable customers to sell their clothes back to John Lewis to be reused or recycled.
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 June 2018 |
A new report published by Nextek and Resource Futures sets out frameworks for improving the role of the UK secondary plastics market, warning that many recent initiatives could ultimately detract from efforts to move to a circular economy.
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
By Resource |
15 June 2018 |
From marine litter and the UK Plastics Pact to China’s waste ban and the future of waste and resources strategy, here are some of our key moments from a busy two days of discussion and debate at CIWM’s Resourcing the Future conference.
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
By
Gethin Roberts
| 8 June 2018 |
The global annual event on 8 June is focusing on the zeitgeist issue of plastic pollution in the oceans, and wants to encourage more young people than ever to make a stand.