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Zero-waste textile industry possible

A new life-cycle assessment by the European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) and a report by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) – both released this month – are showing the potential for circularity within the textile industry.

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Mobile repair and reuse scheme proves successful

A new pilot scheme is bringing repair and reuse services to rural communities across Somerset, where support for getting electricals fixed is often limited.

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Human hair used to clean Belgium's waterways

One kilogram of human hair can absorb up to eight litres of oil, the Hair Recycle Project has found

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Public has ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of waste hierarchy
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Amelia Kelly
| 9 January 2023 |
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Keep Britain Tidy research finds 68 per cent currently think recycling is the best thing they can do, rather than waste prevention
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EU to introduce new laws around battery recycling
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Savannah Coombe
| 12 December 2022 |
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The new regulation aims to improve sustainability throughout the life cycle of batteries
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What do EU plastic and packaging reforms mean for the industry?
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Savannah Coombe
| 6 December 2022 |
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Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials
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​​Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Recycling and reuse targets are 'unlikely to be met'
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| 3 November 2022 |
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The report highlights the upcoming Plastic Treaty as a ‘unique opportunity’ 
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Reath technology introduces ‘next generation’ reuse tracking software
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Amelia Kelly
| 18 October 2022 |
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The company aims to solve challenges of data sharing across the supply chain in reusable packaging systems
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Hubbub and Starbucks announce winners of £1.4 million ‘Bring It Back Fund’
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Amelia Kelly
| 18 October 2022 |
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Six trials to reduce single-use food and beverage packaging will be financed
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Enva acquires Ireland’s largest farm film plastic recycler ADN Materials Ltd
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Savannah Coombe
| 13 October 2022 |
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The new facility processes farm film plastics into LDPE pellets
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WRAP: UK wardrobes hold 1.6 billion items of unworn clothes
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Amelia Kelly
| 10 October 2022 |
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58 per cent of UK adults are keen to use repair services, demonstrating positive attitudes to circular clothing business models
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New research from FCC Environment reveals appetite for reuse
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Alice Lang
| 6 October 2022 |
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The YouGov-led survey found that 80 per cent would like to see a reuse shop near their HWRC
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Fashion for Good: New report highlights potential circularity of textile recycling
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Amelia Kelly
| 29 September 2022 |
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The report aims to provide framework and information for future investment in the sector
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British Retail Consortium releases second-hand fashion guideline
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Amelia Kelly
| 27 September 2022 |
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The association aims to lengthen the lifecycle of clothing products and support the circular economy
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New initiative to commercialise continuous carbon fibre reclamation
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Alice Lang
| 21 September 2022 |
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The NCC aims to bring a tested recycling process to industry within three years
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New project aims to commercialise holistic recycling processes for lithium batteries
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Alice Lang
| 15 September 2022 |
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LiBinfinity Project will develop a mechanico-hydrometallurgical process to maximise the recyclability of lithium-ion cells
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ZWE: Incinerator residues largely destined for landfill
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Amelia Kelly
| 13 September 2022 |
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The non-profit finds this in contradiction with the process’ classification as recovery
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UKRI funds £1.2 million Compostable Coalition for packaging
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Amelia Kelly
| 12 September 2022 |
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The project could inform government policy and legislative interventions to meet UK Plastic Pact goals
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Reuse Network introduces updated guidance on EEE repair and reuse
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Amelia Kelly
| 12 September 2022 |
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The Ecosurety-funded project aims to reduce the disposal of old or unused electricals
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Veolia unveils poultry bedding made from paper production waste
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Amelia Kelly
| 6 September 2022 |
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The material consists of discarded fibre from the pulping processes in paper and cardboard mills
 IMECHE report waste hierarchy
Mechanical engineers urge ‘radical rethink’ of UK waste hierarchy
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Alice Lang
| 6 September 2022 |
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An update report calls for ‘Waste as a Resource’ approach to climate change mitigation
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Patrik Fogelström appointed as BioBag CEO
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Amelia Kelly
| 5 September 2022 |
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Fogelström will also become Managing Director of parent company, BioBag International AS
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Manchester reuse centre hits major milestone in first year
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Alice Lang
| 2 September 2022 |
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The Renew Hub has resold more than 50,000 preloved items since July 2021
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