Reuse

The textile industry
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.

Fixy reuse and repair scheme
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.

human hair
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

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