CIWM Fellow Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, explains what Critical Raw Materials are and the economic opportunity they present if businesses …
Critical Raw Materials: Economic opportunities explained
Energy and Environment
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. …
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 …
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” …
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 …