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Government's Universal Credit system trial destined to fail without affordable IT
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The success of the Government's Universal Credit scheme hinges on its online claiming process. However, considering that 47% of those in social housing are not online, what … -
WEEE Recast consultation: Challenges looming for recyclers?
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The WEEE Recast consultation is out. What do you need to know about it? Robert McKechnie gives us the lowdown. OK folks. Here’s the run down on the keys points from last … -
From problem to product: Enterprising companies making a resource of marine plastic
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This post first appeared on Sustainable Brands on April 2, 2013. by Allison Floyd Incorporating post-consumer materials into products has become common practice for numerous … -
The top 12 of 2012
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From maggots to mushrooms and e-waste to monkey recycling facilities, it’s that time of year when we look back at what’s been most popular in the 2degrees Waste Management … -
China and the circular economy: be afraid, be very afraid
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It’s very telling that the Chinese president Hu Jintao spoke about the importance of a circular economy just days before it emerged that his nation is cracking down big time … -
UK launches world’s first monkey recycling facility
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The opening of the world’s first monkey recycling facility has been described as “bloody marvellous” by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Owen … -
Anaerobic digestion plant is Green Investment Bank’s first venture
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An anaerobic digestion plant in the North East of England is the first project to receive investment from the newly opened UK Green Investment Bank. The bank, which was … -
Wales sets waste targets for construction sector
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The construction and demolition industry in Wales is being encouraged to take greater measures to eliminate waste under a new strategy published by the Welsh … -
Innovation: How do you break down the barriers imposed by traditional procurement?
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It has often been said that if you build a better mousetrap the world will beat a path to your door. That may have been true once, but not today. Today, with the advent of … -
London 2012 wins gold for waste
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Meticulous attention to packaging, an innovative bin system and the exclusive use of a materials recycling facility have combined to help London 2012 deliver on its …
