The impact of UK reuse charities must be supported to help achieve the UK’s circular economy goals, according to a report released by Reuse Network. …
Reuse charities call for government support to achieve circular economy goals
February 2025
AI project receives £250,000 investment to reduce waste in construction sector
Northumbria University secures £250,000 in research funding to enhance sustainability in the construction industry through AI technologies. The project will develop “AI-driven decision-support systems” …
Hydrogen fuel can reduce CO2e emissions produced by aluminium recycling “by up to 90%”
Novelis Inc. says it has reduced CO2e emissions produced by the aluminium recycling furnace at its UK plant in Warrington by up to 90% …
Sainsbury’s to produce biofuel from its recycled food waste
Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre. …
Influencers to urge young people not to vape as part of government campaign
Influencers will urge young people not to vape as part of the UK Government’s nationwide campaign to highlight the health risks associated with vaping. …
EU countries to establish EPR schemes for textiles
European Union countries have agreed to establish extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles. The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement …
Up to £346m of social value created through technology reuse in 2023/24
Up to £346 million of social value was created due to product reuse enabled by the resource and waste management sector in 2023/24, according …
City of London aiming to become “fully circular” by 2040
The City of London Corporation says it is aiming to become “fully circular” by 2040 as part of its strategy to reduce waste and …
48% of UK adults bought a second-hand item in the last year
48% of adults in the UK purchased a second-hand item in the last year, according to Suez’s “Repair, Reuse, Reform – How to Accelerate …
7 ways AI is advancing the circular economy
Circular Online explores seven innovative ways that new artificial intelligence technologies are advancing the circular economy. The shift from a linear economy where resources …