Dec 20, 2024 · The Scottish Government has published its Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030, setting out 11 priority actions to accelerate the country's transition to a circular economy and implement key measures from the recently …

Dec 19, 2024 · The UK Government has announced the membership of its new Circular Economy Taskforce, a body of experts who will be creating a roadmap for England’s transition to a circular economy.. The team will play a key role in developing Britain’s first Circular Economy Strategy, with a focus on supporting economic growth, creating green jobs, and accelerating progress towards the government’s net ...

Jan 9, 2025 · With global plastic consumption projected to nearly triple by 2060, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released a playbook to improve the recycling process of mixed plastic waste using basic mechanical technologies.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled a £15 million fund to support charities and farms to redistribute surplus produce to communities in need.

Nov 15, 2023 · The implementation of AI recycling technology within waste management systems has a central role to play in improving the accuracy of data reporting, equipping plant managers with the insights they need to take control of their operations and make proactive decisions.

Margaret Bates, recently appointed Head of the UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) Scheme Administrator by Defra, has been voted the winner of the 2024 Resource Hot 100 – our annual poll of the recycling industry's most influential figures, as decided by the sector itself.

Sep 13, 2024 · The UK Government has announced the establishment of a Circular Economy Taskforce, bringing together experts from across government, industry, academia, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

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Jul 15, 2024 · A framework to enable the circular economy, developed in collaboration with consultants Sancroft, proposes a series of ‘business-friendly’ principles aimed at ‘restructuring the waste industry’.. Highlighting that currently ‘industry is struggling to revitalise stagnant recycling rates, keep pace with new materials entering the market …

Oct 16, 2024 · This week, 14-20 October, marks the 21st year of the UK’s annual Recycle Week.. The week began with Recycle Week ambassador JJ Chalmers, WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb and the Recycle Week characters visiting 10 Downing Street to ask the Prime Minister and the public to help rescue more recycling.