AI material identification scanner manufacturer Matoha, a UK-based startup that enables textile sorting, has completed the first phase of a £1.5m seed round. Archipelago …
AI textile sorting tech company completes £1.5m seed round
Energy and Environment
Solving the PCB problem: How Jiva Materials is revolutionising e-waste
Ian Thomas, managing director of Turquoise International, speaks to Jiva Materials’s founder Jack Herring about how his innovative new product could revolutionise how we …
What is the role of net zero in reducing construction waste?
Warren Fothergill, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager at offsite manufacturer Premier Modular, explains the role of net zero in reducing construction waste. The construction …
Unlocking the untapped potential of repair cafés
CIWM Early Careers Ambassador Dr Nadine Leder explains how a recent research project showcases the untapped potential of repair cafés. As part of …
NLWA launches “UK’s first” electrical repair voucher scheme
Repair businesses in three London boroughs are offering 50% off professional repairs as part of the “UK’s first” electrical repair voucher scheme. Local businesses …
Mary Creagh and Defra to support Festival of Circular Economy
Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh to give a keynote presentation at the Festival of Circular Economy in May. The Circular Economy Institute and the …
How WRAP brings collaboration to Simpler Recycling reforms
Programme Lead Policy and Insights at WRAP, Chris Mills, explains how the global environmental action non-governmental organisation brings collaborative action to Simpler Recycling reforms. …
CIWM Member Information Note: An overview of requirements for workplaces under the Simpler Recycling regulations
This information note summarises information contained in Defra guidance, WRAP guidance, the relevant UK Statutory Instrument, and Defra’s weekly Circular Economy Newsletters. The information …
Simpler Recycling comes into force
New Simpler Recycling rules on how workplaces in England sort their recycling and waste have now come into force. From today (Monday 31 March), …
Industry reacts to Environment Secretary’s circular economy speech
Industry has reacted to the Environment Secretary’s speech on how the UK Government will support the nation’s transition to a circular economy. Speaking at …