The recycling industry has been struggling for years, and the coronavirus crisis has underscored its weaknesses.
… 12th June 2020 News Sustainability Waste And Recycling Circular Economy gloves-5083789_1280.jpg The recycling industry has been struggling for … the pandemic alone is not to blame. The recycling industry has been struggling for …
Local authorities are sending recycling waste to be incinerated rather than properly sorted.
… Where does our recycling go? Jenny Jones | 6th February 2020 News Recycling Waste Rubbish Incineration Hackney … Local authorities are sending recycling waste to be incinerated rather than …
Public authorities implement new waste management models that are capital-intensive and technology-driven at the cost of more socio-ecologically sustainable alternatives provided by waste pickers.
… environmental sustainability . The informal recycling sector in the Global South sustains … extend the life of items cast aside. Their recycling rates are typically high , in the … Africa waste pickers do 90 percent of all recycling. In some countries, they are …
The Co-op launches special in-store collection points to encourage shoppers to recycle more flimsy plastic products.
Co-op to collect 'scrunchable' plastic Mike Bedigan | 8th September 2020 | News Pollution Plastic Pollution The Co-Op The Co-op The Co-op launches special in-store collection points to encourage …
Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.
… wider measures to make Wales the world’s top recycling nation, deputy minister for Housing … will launch next week to reinforce how recycling has become the norm and how the … public can help Wales become the world’s top recycling nation. Consultation Hannah …
New online tool compares the sustainability of each major UK city.
… cities with regards to carbon emissions, recycling rates and gas consumption. Carbon … city, largely because of its poor recycling and emission statistics. Brummies …
Natural Capital Committee finds five of seven areas examined - freshwater, marine, soils, plants and wildlife and land - are deteriorating.
… is deteriorating, the committee said. Recycling The report flagged a range of … minerals, which includes household waste and recycling, there was no change in progress. Pledge Household recycling rates have plateaued at around 44 …
London is gearing up for Circular Economy Week to accelerate climate action and contribute to a green recovery.
… products and materials. The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB)’s third #CEWeekLDN is … Hubbard, chief executive at London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB), said: “The world has … and ambitious targets with boroughs to boost recycling. And the Mayor has been clear that …
Here is how to make eco-friendly choices while staying at home.
… recyclable packaging and making use of your recycling bin is one easy step to reducing … Shop at zero-waste stores. Even better than recycling packaging is opting for no packaging …
A million pieces of sustainably sourced, recyclable, compostable, plastic-free PPE to be produced each week.
New plastic-free PPE Staff Reporter | 4th June 2020 News PPE Plastic Waste Pollution Covid-19 Coronavirus screenshot_2020-06-03_at_17.21.55.png A million pieces of sustainably sourced, recyclable, …
More than 13.4 million English households currently do not get their kitchen scraps picked up separately from the black bin rubbish.
… many families who have access to food waste recycling actually use it, and how many are … authorities to end confusion over household recycling and ensure food waste is routinely … food waste in the home as well as drive up recycling - both key steps to becoming more …
The Environment Bill has been reintroduced to Parliament with new powers to stop plastic rubbish exports to less developed countries.
… out of sight and boost the UK's domestic recycling system. The bill was first … There will be a more consistent approach to recycling across England, powers to create a … air quality, protecting nature, increasing recycling and cutting down on plastic waste." …
Official statistics suggest Europe is making progress on Sustainable Development Goals: the truth is we are falling seriously behind.
… One indicator used by Eurostat is recycling rates of municipal waste. While recycling is undoubtedly important, the more … these are not used for SDG monitoring. The recycling indicator also does not account for …
'Governments and councils need to stop just listening and start acting.'
… the planet. Change At my school, there are no recycling facilities, and food is mostly sold … teachers have begun having their own recycling bins in their classrooms, taking …
Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging.
Zero waste shopping Emily Beament | 16th July 2020 News Plastic Tesco Heinz Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging. A …
The new UK Government is swinging into action with a pledge to “get Brexit done” at breakneck speed. What about the environment?
Boris Johnson’s pledges under scrutiny Catherine Early | 9th January 2020 News Boris Johnson Food And Farming Thought Leaders zac-and-boris.png The new UK Government is swinging into action with a …
We’re bombarded by information on the topic of marine litter and plastic pollution, but how much do we really know about the problem?
… improving the business case for mechanical recycling, could be successful. For the … collect waste items, including plastics, for recycling, to secure a livelihood for … 58 percent of all plastic waste collected for recycling worldwide – more than the combined …
Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) says iPhone maker continues to swerve questions on its environmental record.
… as well as how it promotes repair, reuse and recycling. Speed So far, the committee said it … causes. “A circular economy with repair and recycling at its heart is crucial if we are to …
The European Commission risks causing an explosion in new mining projects across the bloc as part of its raw materials strategy, with serious environmental consequences.
… the world’s cars become electric by 2050 and recycling rates remain low there will not be … energies, coupled with almost 100 percent recycling of minerals.” The Commission is … solar panels and so on. This means increasing recycling, reuse and durability, using …
Battery technology is essential to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. But they must be more sustainable and easily disposable.
… 2020 | Comment Sustainability Battery Recycling Technology Tesla charging stations … the important or toxic parts of batteries and recycling them. This decreases the amount of …
Global upswell of civil society organisations, communities and academics tells EC to align raw materials sourcing plans with the interests of people and planet.
… a far greater focus on demand reduction and recycling. It also needs to contribute a fair … Action Plan does mention the importance of recycling and a circular economy, the authors …