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EA investigates companies for shipping 1,000 tonnes of illegal waste to Poland

Poland is to send 45 containers containing 1,000 tonnes of illegal waste back to the UK. The containers were marked as plastic recycling and destined for Polish waste facilities. However, when they were intercepted by officials at a port in Gdynia they were found to contain tins, detergent packaging, boxes and engine oil.


The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that three companies are “currently under active criminal investigation” by the... More

Three in four people confused about how to reduce impact of plastic

North London Waste Authority encourages people to ‘Wise Up To Waste’ and switch to reusable bottles, as new research shows that two-thirds of people say that they now possess one.

Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements

The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 

China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.
Construction waste: ‘Out of site’, out of mind?
Construction waste: ‘Out of site’, out of mind?
By
Allan Sandilands
| 8 June 2018 |
With plastics waste hogging the headlines, Allan Sandilands, Senior Consultant at Resource Futures, shines a light on construction waste – the ‘silent sector’ that has slipped under the radar at a time of heightened focus on waste and resources
EU member states give circular economy package seal of approval
EU member states give circular economy package seal of approval
By
Rob Cole
| 25 May 2018 |
The final legislative hurdle to creating a more resource efficient Europe has been overcome after the EU Council approved the EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) in Brussels on Tuesday.
Applications open for 2018 Green Alley Award
By
Rob Cole
| 23 April 2018 |
The European award for circular economy startups and innovators has launched a call for applications for this year’s competition ahead of October’s Berlin final.
WRA elects new board member
WRA elects new board member
By
Kate Dickinson
| 19 March 2018 |
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has elected wood recycler Jamie Plevin of R Plevin & Sons to its executive board.
WRA releases hazardous waste wood guidance
WRA releases hazardous waste wood guidance
By
Kate Dickinson
| 6 March 2018 |
In the wake of concerns from the Environment Agency that hazardous waste wood is being wrongly classified, the Wood Recyclers Association has published a best practice guide for reporting hazardous waste.
Circular economy legislation faces final vote after EU approval
Circular economy legislation faces final vote after EU approval
By
Rob Cole
| 27 February 2018 |
EU ambassadors have endorsed the provisional agreement on the four legislative proposals that make up the Circular Economy Package, including a target of a 60 per cent municipal recycling rate.
MPs urge Education Secretary to include Sustainable Development Goals in curriculum
MPs urge Education Secretary to include Sustainable Development Goals in curriculum
By
Rob Cole
| 8 December 2017 |
EAC Chair Mary Creagh has written to Education Secretary Justine Greening urging her to include the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the National Curriculum.
Hadfield Wood Recyclers to plant 180 trees in Manchester
Hadfield Wood Recyclers to plant 180 trees in Manchester
By
Rob Cole
| 1 December 2017 |
Hadfield Wood Recyclers has donated 180 trees to the charity Manchester City of Trees following a pledge it made at the CIWM Presidential Dinner.
It’s time to vote for this year’s Resource Hot 100
It’s time to vote for this year’s Resource Hot 100!
By
Edward Perchard
| 22 November 2017 |
Voting for this year’s Resource Hot 100 is now open. This is your chance to vote for the waste and resources industry’s biggest influencers.
Finnish sustainable packaging start-up wins circular economy prize
Finnish sustainable packaging start-up wins circular economy prize
By
Rob Cole
| 22 November 2017 |
Finnish start-up Sulapac has won the 2017 Green Alley Award for its innovative alternative packaging for cosmetics products.
South Yorkshire waste wood worker died while unsheeting equipment
South Yorkshire waste wood worker died while unsheeting equipment
By
Edward Perchard
| 15 November 2017 |
A worker at South Yorkshire wood waste company R Plevin & Sons died after he fell four metres from a walking floor trailer in 2014, Sheffield Crown Court has heard this week.
EU Environment Committee votes to phase out subsidies for EfW
EU Environment Committee votes to phase out subsidies for EfW
By
Rob Cole
| 26 October 2017 |
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee has this week voted through a proposal for EU renewable energy policy to be brought in line with the waste hierarchy.
Cups, tyres and streets: start-ups developing circular solutions shortlisted for award
Cups, tyres and streets: start-ups developing circular solutions shortlisted for award
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 October 2017 |
Six new businesses working towards sustainable, circular economy solutions have been named as finalists for the 2017 Green Alley Award.
OPRL launches online tool to make it easier to label packaging for recycling
OPRL launches online tool to make it easier to label packaging for recycling
By
Rob Cole
| 5 October 2017 |
A new online tool has been developed by the On-Pack Recycling Scheme to make it easier to label packaging accurately for recyclability, and indicates the most recyclable material choices.
Man killed in incident at East Ayrshire chipboard production wood recycling plant
Man killed at East Ayrshire chipboard production and wood recycling plant
By
Rob Cole
| 5 October 2017 |
A man has been killed following an incident with a moving vehicle at an EGGER chipboard production and recycling plant in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
Off the wall: Autumn 2017
Off the wall: Autumn 2017
By Resource |
8 September 2017 |
A round-up of the more quirky stories from the world of waste and resources.
An eye on the markets: Knocking on Wood
An eye on the markets: Knocking on wood
By
Vicki Hughes
| 7 September 2017 |
Vicki Hughes from Hadfield Wood Recyclers provides an update on the recycled wood market. 
Waste wood classification change could be ‘catastrophic’ for UK recycling warn industry groupsWaste wood classification change could be ‘catastrophic’ for UK recycling warn industry groups
Waste wood classification change could be ‘catastrophic’ for UK recycling
By
Edward Perchard
| 4 September 2017 |
Groups from across the waste industry have warned that proposed Environment Agency changes to waste wood classification could reduce the UK’s recycling rate by two to six per cent a year.
Four-in-five Brits concerned about levels of waste as Zero Waste Week kicks off
Four-in-five Brits concerned about levels of waste as Zero Waste Week kicks off
By
Rob Cole
| 4 September 2017 |
Four-in-five people in Britain are concerned about the amount waste produced in the UK, a new poll has revealed, as the tenth annual Zero Waste Week kicks off.