For every five textile items repaired, four displace a new purchase – an 82.2% displacement rate – according to research by WRAP. A new …
Textile repairs are preventing new purchases – WRAP research
Critical Raw Materials: Economic opportunities explained
CIWM Fellow Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, explains what Critical Raw Materials are and the economic opportunity they present if businesses …
Carbon budget calls for near elimination of all waste to landfill
The Climate Change Committee has recommended the UK Goverment implement policies to ensure the near elimination of all waste being sent to landfill by …
Treasure Gardening: The launch of a circular social enterprise
Trewin Restorick, Founder of Sizzle Innovation, explains how his new sustainable venture is aiming to transform waste into wonderful, circular solutions for your garden. …
Fly-tipping incidents increased by 6% for the 2023-24 year
Fly-tipping incidents increased by 6% for the 2023-24 year, rising to 1.15 million from the 1.08 million reported in 2022-23. The Department for Environment, …
Scientists create new method to recycle LI batteries using vegetable oil
The University of Leicester says its scientists have developed a new technique for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil. The patent-pending technology extracts battery-grade …
Is it time the UK had a circular packaging plan?
Following the official launch of PackUK, Zoe Brimelow, a Director at packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo, looks at whether a national packaging plan is …
The State of Plastic Waste: A Global Overview
Mass-produced plastic has changed the world for better or worse, Jessica Bradley explores how plastic has reshaped the Earth and what the global landscape …
Reuse charities call for government support to achieve circular economy goals
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. …
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” …