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Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste
Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.
England have implemented a single-use plastic ban
In England, a ban on disposable plastic plates, utensils, and specific types of polystyrene cups and containers became effective on Sunday (1st October 2023).
Ban on single-use vapes: UK governments aim to stop children vaping
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner admits she wishes she could give up vaping following reports that the government is considering banning disposable single-use vapes in an effort to protect young peoples health.
A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt
Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers.
Transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing
Upcycled Medical Ltd describe the process of transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing.
Chemists develop biodegradable plastic using sustainable resources
A biodegradable plastic, able to be produced at room temperature in water and has self-healing properties, has been made from entirely environmentally friendly materials.
Low-level waste repository prepares nuclear waste for final disposal
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is currently processing 260 containers of nuclear waste at the UK's Low-Level Waste Repository for permanent disposal
Innovative plastic-free packaging projects to receive £3.2 million
UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) is funding plastic-free packaging innovation projects for a range of food, personal and cleaning products.
Why we’re turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing
Upcycled Medical Ltd explores why they're turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing.
No more wasted chances: rethinking overconsumption culture
Attitudes to material acquisition have varied greatly through the ages, and now, the world is exacerbating the climate crisis with overconsumption. How do we change this?
Could plastic upcycling close the carbon cycle?
A newly developed plastic upcycling process works for low-density polyethylene and polypropylene products that are currently forgotten about in the recycling process in the U.S.
Innovation funding granted to ensure the recovery of hydrogen from waste
UK government funding has been granted to a team at the University of Manchester in an effort to safeguard energy security through the recovery of hydrogen from waste.
Local governments can tackle climate change through waste management
Waste management has become increasingly important in the fight against climate change, as improved waste disposal can lower carbon emissions.
Climate change efforts in Denmark’s Ministry of Environment
Denmark’s Ministry of Environment is leading the nation’s efforts on climate change mitigation and developing a circular economy.
Plastic pollution and how COVID-19 contributed to the problem
Plastic pollution has been an issue since the 1960s, but when mask-wearing, single-use plastics and hand sanitiser bottles became the norm, things only got worse.
Could a littering heat map solve the waste problem?
Dyl Kurpil explains the value of a littering heat map in creating a proactive, intelligence-driven anti-litter strategy.
Time to stop passing the buck on plastic waste
Plastic waste and single-use plastic is a significant environmental, climate, and global health challenge – and it only seems to be getting worse.
What is reclaimed water and why is it dangerous?
Health risks are associated with reclaimed water that is used for road cleaning, greenfield irrigation and landscape fountains.
Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.
Horizon Europe: Six European cities piloting solutions for circular waste
European cities are moving towards becoming fully circular – not only recycling all their waste but also changing their production modes to fit circular waste models.