The Environment Agency has announced that a consignment of 21 waste containers, which was illegally shipped to Sri Lanka in 2017, has been successfully repatriated to its point of origin in the UK.
The Sri Lankan authorities found the containers held illegal materials among mattresses and carpets, which had been exported for reuse.
Latin America and the Caribbean must reconsider its economic model in order to fight the long-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new research paper by Chatham House.
The European Suppliers of Waste-To-Energy Technology (ESWET) has released a policy briefing highlighting the need for any revision to the EU Waste Shipment Regulation to continue to allow the shipment of waste for energy recovery.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the government to accelerate the transition to a circular economy as part of a Covid-19 recovery plan that prioritises the climate crisis, reiterating its call for a ban on biodegradable waste to landfill by 2025.
A new study by Material Focus reveals UK households could have made £17 billion from second hand resale value of the old small electricals lying around their home – around £620 per household.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has today (11 June) announced details of its first round of funding for “vital” food distribution schemes in England amounting to more than £4 million.
International waste management charity Wasteaid has announced a two-year partnership worth €900,000 (£800,000) with sustainable food packaging company Huhtamaki to drive community-level circular economy innovation in Vietnam, India and South Africa.
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new mentoring platform for its members to support skills and professional development.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Peter Maddox, WRAP Director, states we must look to the future and make the circular economy our new normal, promoting planetary and public health in the aftermath of the crisis.
The WEEE Fund has announced that it will be providing more than £5 million of financial support to electronic waste recyclers during the Covid-19 pandemic in the form of its WEEE Support Grants and Loans Package.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Jane Asscher, CEO and Co-founder of behaviour change agency 23red, looks at how brands and businesses can help consumers to make sustainable choices in a post-coronavirus world.
The government has announced grant funding of £3.25 million to be made available to food redistribution organisations to ensure surplus food can reach those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The annual Walk for WasteAid will see fundraisers walk routes through Bristol and Bingley, Yorkshire, to raise money for WasteAid projects in Cameroon and India.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has launched a new public-facing campaign to provide citizens with the latest information on plastic packaging to allow them to make informed decisions about its use.
