Zero Waste

Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference

A plastic-free aisle has been recreated at the Packaging Innovations 2018 conference in London (12-13 September) in a bid to encourage further reductions in plastic packaging in retail.


The aisle is the brainchild of environmental campaign group A Plastic Planet and has gained significant support across the world, with the UK Government backing the initiative... More

Severn Trent expands renewable energy operations with £120m takeover
Severn Trent expands renewable energy operations with £120m takeover

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

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.
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
Understanding context key to tackling avoidable plastic waste
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 June 2018 |
A new report published by Nextek and Resource Futures sets out frameworks for improving the role of the UK secondary plastics market, warning that many recent initiatives could ultimately detract from efforts to move to a circular economy.
India to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
India to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
By
Kate Dickinson
| 7 June 2018 |
The Indian Government has taken an “unprecedented” step against plastic pollution in pledging to cut out all single-use plastics by 2022.
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
Zero Waste Scotland chief Iain Gulland becomes ACR+ president
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
Iain Gulland, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, is the new president of the Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), an international network of cities and regions aiming to promote sustainable development.
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
Marine plastics expert Professor Richard Thompson confirmed for Resourcing the Future
By
Rob Cole
| 1 June 2018 |
The programme for CIWM’s two-day policy event (13-14 June) is filling up with high-profile speakers, with Professor Richard Thompson confirmed as keynote speaker for day two.
Say no to plastic this World Environment Day
Say no to plastic this World Environment Day
By
Gethin Roberts
| 31 May 2018 |
On June 5 two campaigns are making high profile stands against plastic pollution in a bid to raise awareness and help change behaviours.
Plastic-free shopping range launched in Glasgow
By
Gethin Roberts
| 30 May 2018 |
Having given £100,000 to fund store’s plastic-free range, Zero Waste Scotland is looking for more businesses with innovative ideas to combat packaging waste.
EU ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ proposal faces growing opposition
By
Gethin Roberts
| 11 May 2018 |
Environmental campaigners voice concern as proposed revisions to the Renewable Energy Directive’s ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ regulation could see plastics being used as transport fuel.
FareShare calls for £15m from government to redistribute food
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 April 2018 |
A new campaign by food redistribution charity FareShare wants the government to set up a £15 million fund to cover the costs of getting surplus food to those in need.
Tactile expiry labels could prevent food waste
Tactile expiry labels could prevent food waste
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 March 2018 |
Mimica Touch, a tactile label that shows when food is no longer safe to eat, is going to be trialled by the UK arm of Arla, which owns Cravendale, Anchor and Skyr.