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NLWA Waste Prevention Exchange to focus on Systems Thinking
NLWA Waste Prevention Exchange to focus on Systems Thinking

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is preparing for its ninth annual Waste Prevention Exchange conference, set to take place on 18 May. The event has attracted over 600 registered attendees, making it the largest edition yet. The conference will bring together local government leaders, third sector representatives, innovators in the circular economy, and businesses that are involved in the reduction, reuse, repair, recycling, and waste management sectors.

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US to combat greenwashing with focus on 'carbon offset' claims

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Enva launches wind turbine blade recycling service

The recycling and resource recovery company conducted a successful trial at its Ayrshire facility

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Jet2 to invest in sustainable aviation fuel plant
By Resource |
27 April 2023 |
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The new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant will be built in the North West and will supply fuel directly to Manchester Airport
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Microwave technology used for chemical recycling of plastics
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27 April 2023 |
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With Microwave Chemical, the joint demonstration project aims to develop and commercialise a chemical recycling process based on microwave technology
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Managing waste in tourist cities
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Jennifer McDowall
| 19 April 2023 |
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Few people adhere to their home recycling regime when they go on holiday, but while you may forget all about your waste, someone has to think about it. Some cities have developed projects to manage the flow of tourist waste.
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| 18 April 2023 |
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The suggestion was made in a new report released by the Department for Transport regarding the decarbonisation of aviation
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Google showcases AI-driven robots learning to sort waste
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| 14 April 2023 |
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Two-year trail demonstrates potential of roaming robots to separate office recycling
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Biomethane Industrial Partnership to support 35 bcm target by 2030
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| 23 March 2023 |
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The European Commission and industry leaders from across EU Member States are teaming up to deliver an ambitious target
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$1B plan to scale anaerobic digestion across the US
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| 7 March 2023 |
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The partnership hopes to be present within 100 miles of 80 per cent of the U.S. population in the next eight years
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| 3 March 2023 |
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The theme of Food Waste Action Week 2023 reflects the current cost of living crisis
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Asahi Kasei develops closed-loop for carbon fibre recycling
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| 10 February 2023 |
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Open standard for packaging data could be key to EPR success
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| 23 January 2023 |
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Launched in September 2022, Open 3P is entering phase two of its development
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WRAP report highlights need for further action to reduce household food waste
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Amelia Kelly
| 16 November 2022 |
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The NGO’s guidance could see household food waste reduced by ‘at least 350,000 tonnes per year’ if fully implemented
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Transparent wood offers a sustainable alternative to plastic, study shows
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| 9 November 2022 |
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The wood, made by replacing lignin with epoxy, has been identified as suitable for large-scale production
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| 25 October 2022 |
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It will measure levels of organic pollutants and metals found in waste soil
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Certification scheme says at least 24 UK sites can take compostable packaging
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| 24 October 2022 |
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Renewable Energy Association body states UK processing capacity approximately 30,000 tonnes of compostables
WRAP clothing report
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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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| 6 October 2022 |
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The aluminium processor will provide recovered metals to SPS’ automotive components plant
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New research from FCC Environment reveals appetite for reuse
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| 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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| 6 October 2022 |
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| 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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| 29 September 2022 |
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The app is hosted by Liam Charles and aims to give practical advice to consumers 
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