Technology

Barrels of Plaxx, the product created by Recycling Technologies from waste plastics
New ‘all-plastic’ recycling facility in the pipeline for Swindon

Plastics reprocessing company Recycling Technologies has announced a new partnership with Swindon Borough Council to develop a ‘first in England’ advanced plastics recycling facility (aPRF).


Recycling Technologies uses a chemical recycling technique – called feedstock recycling – to process plastic waste that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. Using the company’s RT7000 machine, the plastics are turned into a crude oil equivalent called Plaxx, which can be used to make... More

It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!

Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.

Costa to package new ‘smart cup’ in recycled coffee cups
Costa to package new ‘smart cup’ in recycled coffee cups

Costa Coffee has launched a new reusable coffee cup that enables contactless payments and comes in packaging made from recycled coffee cups.

Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
By
Kate Nicholson
| 27 November 2018 |
Tetronics International is aiming to address the growing issue of electronic waste by using plasma to recover precious metals from the debris. 
WasteAid wins funding for plastics recycling project in The Gambia
WasteAid wins funding for plastics recycling project in The Gambia
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 November 2018 |
Waste management charity WasteAid UK will run a two-year plastic recycling project in The Gambia with government funding from UK Aid Direct.
Certification for UK company converting waste plastics to hydrogen
Certification for UK company converting waste plastics to hydrogen
By
Rob Cole
| 9 November 2018 |
PowerHouse Energy, a UK company pioneering hydrogen production from waste plastic and used tyres, has been certified by an independent technical assurance organisation.
WasteApp to connect waste producers to reprocessors across England and Wales
WasteApp to connect waste producers to reprocessors across England and Wales
By
Rob Cole
| 2 November 2018 |
A new app will allow users to find appropriate treatment facilities for their waste according to the type of waste, type of waste activity and location.
New emissions reduction technology to be fitted to Westminster waste vehicles
New emissions reduction technology to be fitted to Westminster waste vehicles
By
Kate Nicholson
| 29 October 2018 |
A new device will be fitted on waste collection vehicles in Westminster as designers promise it will reduce harmful emissions by 99 per cent.
New kitchen appliance can transform household waste into energy
New kitchen appliance can transform household waste into energy
By
Kate Nicholson
| 29 October 2018 |
A solution to household waste promises to save up to 1,200kg of carbon per year by converting domestic debris into energy.
Ditto Sustainability wins NHS Scotland waste reduction contract
Ditto Sustainability wins NHS Scotland waste reduction contract
By
Rob Cole
| 24 October 2018 |
Digital circular economy company Ditto Sustainability has been chosen to transform product reuse strategies for NHS Scotland through its artificial intelligence platform.
Accelerator programme launched for London’s circular economy entrepreneurs
Accelerator programme launched for London’s circular economy entrepreneurs
By
Kate Nicholson
| 24 October 2018 |
A new accelerator programme has been launched by the London Waste and Recycling Board, with a focus upon circular economy start-ups based in the capital.
UK start-up wins top prize at European circular economy awards
UK startup wins top prize at European circular economy awards
By
Kate Nicholson
| 23 October 2018 |
Uk start-up Aeropowder won the 2018 Green Alley Award last week for its innovative sustainable packaging material made from chicken feathers. 
Novamont launches new bioplastics plant to boost production
Novamont launches new bioplastics plant to boost production
By
Rob Cole
| 22 October 2018 |
Bio-plastics company Novamont has opened its revamped Mater-Biopolymer plant to the south of Rome with a significantly boosted production capacity of 150,000 tonnes per year.
Tech solutions to the food waste problem
Tech solutions to the food waste problem
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 October 2018 |
On World Food Day (16 October) we take a look at some of the tech companies making it easier for individuals and businesses to reduce their food waste.
Innovative biodegradable materials could replace microplastics in cosmetics
Innovative biodegradable materials could replace microplastics in cosmetics
By
Kate Dickinson
| 2 October 2018 |
Italian bioplastics company Novamont has developed a new range of biodegradable materials designed for use in cosmetics.
Start-ups redefining sustainability on the shortlist for circular award
Start-ups redefining sustainability on the shortlist for circular award
By
Kate Nicholson
| 26 September 2018 |
The 2018 Green Alley Award shortlist has been published, nominating a range of start-ups. From the company reinventing plastic to technological enterprises tracking a product’s sustainability, there’s a great range of creative solutions vying for the prize.
World’s first used-plastic bicycle path launched in the Netherlands
World’s first used-plastic bicycle path launched in the Netherlands
By
Kate Nicholson
| 18 September 2018 |
Dutch cyclists are using the world’s first bicycle path made of 100 per cent reused plastic, in an attempt to reduce plastic pollution.
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
By
Resource
| 14 September 2018 |
RWM 2018 saw two days of exhibits and talks displaying some of the latest innovations in the waste and resources sector. Here are five of the best new products that piqued our interest.
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
By
Giles Kirkland
| 14 September 2018 |
Giles Kirkland examines what the changing automotive industry means for car battery recycling in the UK.
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
UK compliance scheme Ecosurety has announced a new deal with plastic waste chemical recycling specialists Recycling Technologies, which it hopes will accelerate the commercial roll-out of an innovative technology to improve the scope and capacity of plastic recycling in the UK.
The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment
The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment
By
Kate Nicholson
| 13 September 2018 |
The Ocean Cleanup, after five years of research and testing, has launched its marine plastic extraction system in an attempt to cleanse the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Researchers at Swansea University unlock plastic waste car fuel potential
Swansea University researchers unlock plastic waste car fuel potential
By
Kate Nicholson
| 6 September 2018 |
Scientists at the University of Swansea have discovered how to transform waste plastics into hydrogen, which could then be used to fuel hydrogen cars.
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.