Zero Waste

KIT lab
New project aims to commercialise holistic recycling processes for lithium batteries

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has this week announced its involvement in the 'LiBinfinity Project’, aiming to develop energy-efficient recycling content for lithium-ion batteries.


IMECHE report waste hierarchy
Mechanical engineers urge ‘radical rethink’ of UK waste hierarchy

An update report calls for ‘Waste as a Resource’ approach to climate change mitigation

Food waste at Boomtown and Eco site
Business in Brief – 01/09/22

A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry.

chimney emissions
CIWM launches Strategic Expert Group and Roadmap to achieve net-zero
By
Alice Lang
| 3 August 2022 |
The resources will be used to aid in decarbonising the waste industry
food waste caddy
Sheffield Council and Veolia to launch food waste trial
By
Alice Lang
| 3 August 2022 |
The scheme will introduce bins, kitchen caddies, and biodegradable liners to 8,200 homes
Earth Overshoot day 2022
Earth Overshoot Day arrives just one day earlier than that of 2021
By
Alice Lang
| 28 July 2022 |
Ecuador calls for ‘concrete joint action’ as humanity continues to overstretch natural resources
Zero Waste Box
TerraCycle unveils recycling system for single-use PPE
By
Amelia Kelly
| 21 July 2022 |
The Zero Waste Box could see the ‘billions’ of PPE items distributed in England reprocessed
parliament
CIWM calls on Prime Minister to maintain net-zero commitments
By
Amelia Kelly
| 20 July 2022 |
The organisation signed an open letter urging the Government to take a ‘strategic approach’
DRS Scotland
Biffa announced as logistics partner for Scottish DRS
By
Alice Lang
| 19 July 2022 |
The waste management company will collect containers from designated ‘return points’
m and s fresh produce
M&S to scrap best before dates across fresh produce to curb food waste
By
Alice Lang
| 18 July 2022 |
The move comes as the supermarket promises to halve food waste by 2030 
Dr Anna Willetts
New CIWM President calls for End of Waste reform
By
Amelia Kelly
| 1 July 2022 |
Dr Anna Willetts, member of the institute for over 20 years, was inaugurated at a ceremony in Manchester on 30 June
China could introduce further waste material restrictions by 2019
£1bn investment could end UK plastic waste exports, says Viridor research
By
Amelia Kelly
| 30 June 2022 |
Plastic packaging collected for recycling could increase 45 per cent by 2035
UK Houses of Parliament
CCC 2022 progress report: ‘Current programmes will not deliver Net Zero’
By
Alice Lang
| 29 June 2022 |
The document, containing 300 recommendations, questions a ‘heavy reliance’ on EfW
Reuse Systems
Price the main motivator for use of reusable packaging schemes, Hubbub finds
By
Amelia Kelly
| 28 June 2022 |
67 per cent of people surveyed want to reduce their usage of single-use packaging 
food waste close up
Tetra Pak unveils new partnerships with food waste innovators
By
Amelia Kelly
| 28 June 2022 |
The company will be collaborating with projects taking ‘concerted action’ against food system challenges
Supermarket
Co-op announces plan to remove use-by on own-brand yoghurts
By
Amelia Kelly
| 22 April 2022 |
By scrapping guidance dates, the business hopes to reduce food waste
New report calls for government action on methane reduction
By
Amelia Kelly
| 31 March 2022 |
Research outlines a framework for countries to deliver on, and go above, the Global Methane Pledge
Construction
EMF launches circular buildings toolkit
By
Emma Love
| 15 March 2022 |
The resource aims to create ‘a global bank of knowledge’ for the industry
Ecosurety Exploration Fund Logo
Ecosurety Exploration Fund announces 2022 winners
By
Alice Lang
| 9 February 2022 |
Recipients were recognised for their ‘originality, viability and potential long-term wider impact’
Xampla lab technician holding seeds in Petri dish
Xampla launch trial for plastic-free seed coating
By
Alice Lang
| 1 February 2022 |
The project aims to replace conventional coatings with a biodegradable alternative
Chimney
ZWE finds surroundings of waste incinerators are ‘highly’ contaminated
By
Emma Love
| 28 January 2022 |
Studying facilities in three countries, the group warns of harm to local people and environment
Person placing waste in bin
Behaviour Change becomes subsidiary of WRAP
By
Alice Lang
| 26 January 2022 |
The two organisations have partnered to develop public behaviour interventions
Leinster House
Ireland reveals first national circular economy strategy
By
Kai Malloy
| 20 December 2021 |
Plan is key step in country’s aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51 per cent