SUEZ surveyed 1,000 people who have moved home over the past 12 months and found that people are throwing away an average of around £85 (£83.78) worth of possessions during the moving process. The latest figures from the English Housing Survey show that 1.8 million people moved home in the past 12 months.
The campaign aims to inspire ‘A World Beyond Waste’ and shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of the waste and resources management sector in advancing circularity
The Furniture Recycling Group has announced the launch of a new mattress recycling service that will allow lightly-used mattresses to be sanitised and resold
Material Focus has seen the repayment of nearly £2 million in loans, which it has called a ‘testament to the resilience of electrical waste facilities’
Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
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.
Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year