Waste Management

Closing the loop: Making the circular economy a reality
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7 June — written by Laurence Webb, amee
There are increasing concerns that the UK will miss both its recycling targets and a rare opportunity to boost economic growth. With the need to conserve resources, both from …
The social circle we mustn’t overlook
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5 June — written by Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland
We can reap a number of social benefits if we get our social circles right, says Iain Gulland, Director of Zero Waste Scotland. When Mike Barry of M&S spoke at the WRAP …
Government's Universal Credit system trial destined to fail without affordable IT
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29 April — written by Steven Coates, ICT Refurbishment Ltd
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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25 April — written by Robert McKechnie, Green Oak Solutions
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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3 April — written by Jennifer Elks, Sustainable Brands
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 …
From bamboo to mushrooms: How Dell is pushing packaging innovation
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16 Aug. 2012 — written by Oliver Campbell, Dell
Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and sourcing creative and renewable packaging is just one of the areas which we have made a priority. Over the past several …
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E-Waste: The dark side of the digital era
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13 June 2012 — written by Stephen Metcalfe, South Basildon and East Thurrock
Over the last few decades technology has revolutionised the world in which we live. In 2005 alone, over 44 million household appliances, 48 million computers and over 776 …
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If Willy Wonka did paper recycling: Step inside Europe's most innovative paper recycling plant
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1 Nov. 2012 — written by Flemmich Webb, Mantis Communications
If Willy Wonka did paper recycling, he’d probably build something like the Steinbeis mill. Inside this complex of warehouses, situated 45-minutes drive outside Hamburg, …
China and the circular economy: be afraid, be very afraid
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4 Dec. 2012 — written by maxine perella, Edie.net
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 …
Unilever aims to help cut UK household food waste by 25%
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8 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Unilever has launched a nationwide consumer challenge to help UK families cut food waste and reduce household bills. The Sustain Ability Challenge has been developed in …