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Material Focus launches Circular Electricals Fund

Material Focus has announced a £1 million Circular Electricals Fund aimed at developing more sustainable systems for electrical products in the UK. The fund will support projects that extend the lifespan of electrical goods and improve material recovery from electronic waste.

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| 7 October 2024 |
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| 3 October 2024 |
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| 25 September 2024 |
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The Edinburgh-based startup earns recognition for its growth of Omega-3-rich algae using recycled whisky waste
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2024 Resource Hot 100: Innovator of the Year
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Sophie Walker, CEO of Dsposal, recognised for her contributions to technical innovation in the circular economy
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Enfinium begins UK's first carbon capture pilot
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Ferrybridge facility now capturing one tonne of CO2 daily in 12-month trial
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New €65 million facility aims to process 50 per cent of Austria's plastic and metal packaging waste
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CIWM Presidential Report: sector must influence product design to tackle overconsumption
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New CIWM President Tim Walker launches ‘Turning off the tap’, calling for waste and resource managers to become guardians of raw materials
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UK environment professionals sceptical about carbon offsetting schemes
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Industry poll reveals widespread reservations regarding the credibility and transparency of carbon credit offsetting schemes, with many believing they are a form of greenwashing
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DeepTech Recycling raises £2.1m to expand chemical recycling pilot
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Technology company that aims to tackle difficult to recycle plastics concludes latest funding round
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New cement recycling process could slash emissions
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24 May 2024 |
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Cambridge researchers develop innovative technique to recycle cement using steel furnaces, paving the way for zero-emission concrete production.
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Manchester AI firm develops lithium-ion battery detection system
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23 May 2024 |
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Lion Vision's new technology aims to reduce fire risks and environmental impact caused by discarded batteries in waste streams.
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| 20 May 2024 |
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Welsh-based startup has developed an innovative process to upcycle waste polymers
UK Circular Economy continues to attract significant investment
UK circular economy investments rose to over £1.3Bn in 2023
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| 16 May 2024 |
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Despite a challenging economic climate, the sector has defied the downturn, attracting record levels of investment last year
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Greyparrot launches AI sampling dashboard to enhance materials facility efficiencies
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| 7 May 2024 |
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Recycling technology company's new Facility Dashboard provides real-time data insights and AI analytics
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