Today (5 September) marks the annual global Plastic Overshoot Day, symbolising the point in the year when humanity’s plastic waste exceeds the capacity of its waste management systems.
A report from Earth Action estimates that 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024, with an average of 28 kg per person globally. Since 2021, the total amount of plastic waste has risen by 7.11... More
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation explores the challenges and opportunities of aligning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems for textiles across borders.
Eunomia report outlines strategies for the EU to adjust its material and waste management laws that will help meet targets to limit global warming to under 1.5°C
With the cost of managing waste expected to rise by half within a generation, the UN hopes 30th March will highlight the benefit of reduction programmes
Consultation outlines proposed roadmap to 2030 for modernising recycling processes, decarbonising waste disposal and strengthening the circular economy.
Renovare Fuels facility will produce 2 million litres of biofuels a year using technology developed in conjunction with NASA and the US Department of Energy.
A new survey from CleanHub has revealed that consumers believe that the beauty industry needs to actively reduce the amount of plastic packaging it uses.
The roadmap – published by Plastics Europe – highlights the urgent need for a policy framework that drives circularity in the European plastics industry
