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MPs launch inquiry into sustainability of the fashion industry
MPs launch inquiry into sustainability of the fashion industry

Parliament’s cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched a new inquiry into the sustainability of the fashion industry.


Announced today (22 June), the EAC, which considers the extent to which government policies and those of public bodies contribute to environmental protection and sustainability, is set to investigate the social and environmental impact of disposable ‘fast fashion’ and that of the wider clothing industry. In particular, the inquiry will delve into the... More

Tesco ranked top supermarket for food waste prevention
Tesco ranked top supermarket for food waste prevention

Tesco has come out on top in a list of the UK’s best and worst supermarkets at preventing food waste, compiled by food waste campaign group Feedback. 

EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law

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.

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.
Could you go plastic free for the oceans this July?
Could you go plastic free for the oceans this July?
By
Kate Dickinson
| 13 June 2018 |
The Marine Conservation Society is asking people to give up single-use plastics for the month of July in a bid to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. 
Hansons UK makes 85 per cent cut in waste to landfill since 2010
Hanson UK makes 85 per cent cut in waste to landfill since 2010
By
Rob Cole
| 12 June 2018 |
Hanson UK, a leading building materials supplier, has gone beyond its 2020 target of reducing the amount of non-process waste from its operations sent to landfill by 85 per cent since 2010, according to its latest sustainability report.
70 per cent of hospitality businesses aim to reduce single-use plastics, says new report
By
Gethin Roberts
| 12 June 2018 |
BRITA UK’s report finds that while eight out of 10 hospitality businesses view reducing waste as a priority, especially single-use plastics, cost is seen as a significant potential barrier to achieving this.
‘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.
Construction waste: ‘Out of site’, out of mind?
Construction waste: ‘Out of site’, out of mind?
By
Allan Sandilands
| 8 June 2018 |
With plastics waste hogging the headlines, Allan Sandilands, Senior Consultant at Resource Futures, shines a light on construction waste – the ‘silent sector’ that has slipped under the radar at a time of heightened focus on waste and resources
India to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
India to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
By
Kate Dickinson
| 7 June 2018 |
The Indian Government has taken an “unprecedented” step against plastic pollution in pledging to cut out all single-use plastics by 2022.
Welsh Coast Path first location for Wales Refill scheme
Welsh Coast Path first location for Wales Refill scheme
By
Rob Cole
| 5 June 2018 |
Free public access to drinking water will be made available along the 870-mile Wales Coast Path as part of the Welsh Government’s plans to increase the provision of free drinking water across the country and reduce the consumption of single-use plastics.
‘Latte levy’ could cost £819m and risk UK jobs, says industry group
‘Latte levy’ could cost £819m and risk UK jobs, says industry group
By
Rob Cole
| 5 June 2018 |
The Paper Cup Alliance, which represents UK cup manufacturers, has claimed that a levy on disposable coffee cups could cost the economy £819 million and result in 11,000 job losses in the coffee retail sector.
World Environment Day 2018: a call to action on plastics
World Environment Day 2018: a call to action on plastics
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 June 2018 |
Today (5 June) is World Environment Day, which this year has the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, tapping into the growing global consensus against single-use plastics. 
Defra releases full digest of latest UK waste and resource data
Defra releases full digest of latest UK waste and resource data
By
Kate Dickinson
| 4 June 2018 |
The latest collation of waste and resource statistics has been published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), bringing all the UK’s published data on the sector into one place.
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
By
Rob Cole
| 4 June 2018 |
Barnet Council is considering scrapping its weekly food waste collections in favour of sending it to incineration along with residual waste, despite the local Conservative Party’s election manifesto containing a promise to maintain the service.
Coffee chain Boston Tea Party bans single-use takeaway cups
Coffee chain Boston Tea Party bans single-use takeaway cups
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
Independent coffee shop chain Boston Tea Party has banned the sale of single-use coffee cups in its 22 stores from today (1 June), with takeaway beverages now only available in a reusable cup.
Coffee chain Boston Tea Party bans single-use takeaway cups
Coffee chain Boston Tea Party bans single-use takeaway cups
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
Independent coffee shop chain Boston Tea Party has banned the sale of single-use coffee cups in its 22 stores from today (1 June), a move which could result in losses of over £1 million.
Scotland bans disposable coffee cups in government buildings
Scotland bans disposable coffee cups in government buildings
By
Kate Dickinson
| 1 June 2018 |
The Scottish Parliament has announced that it will be banning single-use coffee cups in its main buildings in order to cut down on single-use plastic waste.
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
Iain Gulland, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, is the new president of the Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), an international network of cities and regions aiming to promote sustainable development.
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
The programme for CIWM’s two-day policy event (13-14 June) is filling up with high-profile speakers, with Professor Richard Thompson confirmed as keynote speaker for day two.
Scotland’s recycling rate surges past 60 per cent
Scotland’s recycling rate surges past 60 per cent
By
Kate Dickinson
| 31 May 2018 |
Scotland has boosted its recycling rate above 60 per cent for the first time, according to new figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) released on 29 May.