Zero Waste

Cover of 'Turning the Tide on Plastic' by Lucy Siegle
Review: Turning the Tide on Plastic

‘There is no silver bullet’, we are told in the introduction to Lucy Siegle’s new and necessary book on plastic waste, ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’.

Cosmetics: A beautiful waste
Cosmetics: A beautiful waste

The use of cosmetics has become an indelible part of our everyday routines, and so too has the waste that comes with it. Just what is the extent of the beauty industry’s throwaway culture and can it be changed? Kate Dickinson investigates.

It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!

Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.

Carpet Recycling UK announces carpet waste landfill diversion rate increases to 42 per cent
Zero Waste Europe calls for carpet industry to go circular
By
Kate Nicholson
| 5 December 2018 |
Zero Waste Europe and supportive carpet producers are calling for the carpet industry to become a circular industry, by pushing for mandatory legislation across Europe.
UK businesses unite to turn waste into wealth
UK businesses unite to turn waste into wealth
By
Kate Nicholson
| 22 November 2018 |
The Waste to Wealth Summit brings together 200 leaders from government, business, academia and civil society roles, including HRH Prince Charles, to discuss how industries can tackle waste – or better yet, stop producing it altogether.
Nicola Sturgeon speaking at the Circular Economy Hotspot in Glasgow
Circular economy in Scottish regions worth £1bn
By
Kate Dickinson
| 1 November 2018 |
Reports from Zero Waste Scotland show how circular business practices could bring an economic boost of up to £1 billion for just two Scottish regions alone.
Nearly 300 companies agree to eradicate plastic waste at its source
Nearly 300 companies agree to eradicate plastic waste at its source
By
Kate Nicholson
| 30 October 2018 |
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has unveiled a new global commitment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution at its source.
Gove pledges £15m to reduce UK food waste
Gove pledges £15m to reduce UK food waste
By
Kate Dickinson
| 3 October 2018 |
The Environment Secretary has announced a new scheme with businesses and charities to increase the amount of edible surplus food being redistributed to those in need.
Wales: Leading the recycling world?
Wales: Leading the recycling world?
By
Gerry Gillespie
| 21 September 2018 |
Gerry Gillespie, Board Member of the Zero Waste International Trust, examines the steps Wales has taken to reach its current position in the recycling league tables – and how it might continue to drive recycling higher.
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
A plastic-free aisle will be recreated at the Packaging Innovations 2018 conference in London today in a bid to encourage further reductions in plastic packaging in retail.
Severn Trent expands renewable energy operations with £120m takeover
Severn Trent expands renewable energy operations with £120m takeover
By
Kate Nicholson
| 5 September 2018 |
UK water utility organisation Severn Trent is acquiring Agrivert Holdings Ltd., adding to the organisation’s anaerobic digestion operations.
Majority of Britons concerned about plastic as Zero Waste Week begins
Majority of Britons concerned about plastic as Zero Waste Week begins
By
Rob Cole
| 3 September 2018 |
Four out of five Britons are concerned about rising levels of single-use plastic consumption in the UK, according to a new poll, as this year’s Zero Waste Week focuses on the issue of disposable plastics.
UK’s largest C&D recycling plant opens in Scotland
UK’s largest C&D recycling plant opens in Scotland
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 August 2018 |
Brewster Bros takes over from Henry Gillies to launch the £3.8-million facility.
Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Hotspot to highlight progressive circular businesses
By
Gethin Roberts
| 31 July 2018 |
The international three day event held in Glasgow will feature sessions run by experts, along with sector-specific tours displaying the innovative work being done by Scottish businesses to become more circular.
Public input wanted for Scotland’s deposit return scheme
By
Gethin Roberts
| 25 July 2018 |
Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens. 
Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 
Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.
Nottingham Trent University leads £6.4m circular economy project
Nottingham Trent University leads £6.4m circular economy project
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
The scheme is looking to develop a circular economy approach for everyday products and services.
Reuse next step in Welsh zero waste strategy
Reuse next step in Welsh zero waste strategy
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 July 2018 |
Launched at the opening of a new reuse hub in Pembrokeshire, a report from WRAP Cymru sets out how an increased focus on reuse will help Wales achieve its zero waste goals.
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.
University of Northampton launches waste management postgraduate course
By
Gethin Roberts
| 10 July 2018 |
The new hands-on Master’s degree is aimed at those wanting to begin or progress their careers in the waste and resources management industry.
This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted
This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted
By
Gethin Roberts
| 5 July 2018 |
Resource takes a look at some of the initiatives UK festivals are pushing this year in a bid to tackle the huge amounts of waste created by summer events annually. 
Gatwick first airport to win ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ accreditation
By
Gethin Roberts
| 26 June 2018 |
As Gatwick publishes its annual Decade of Change sustainability report, the Carbon Trust has praised the airport for its successful diversion of non-hazardous waste streams from landfill.