Envac unveils UK’s inaugural ‘super shredder’
Waste collection company Envac has unveiled the UK’s first residential cardboard shredder at Barking Riverside housing development.
This...
UK Announces Ban on Disposable Vapes to Safeguard Children’s Health
The Government has announced that there will be a UK-wide ban of disposable vapes.
While aimed at ensuring children...
The problem with the General Election
Paul Sanderson’s report:At some point this year, the Prime Minister will need to call a General Election. The gossip seems to suggest November...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 26 January 2024
The stress is still there for many in the recycling sector as they still get used to the disruption for export caused...
Recresco secures three deals netting 700t of glass per week
Glass recycler Recresco has secured three contracts that will see more than 700 tonnes of used containers sent to its facilities every week.
Grants offered to boost on-the-go recycling
A trade body has put forward £25,000 to boost collection of drinks containers in public spaces.
Recycled pharmaceutical bottle launched in Paris
Medical science giant Bormioli Pharma is to launch a bottle made solely from recycled PET.
Veolia chief warns policy void is holding back investment
Veolia chief executive Estelle Brachlianoff has warned that a lack of clear policy from ministers is reducing the amount of cash it is willing to spend on UK waste infrastructure.
EuRIC chief Katrakis to exit after 10 years leading the key body
Emmanuel Katrakis is to leave the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) after a decade at the helm.
Scotland consultation: the good, the bad and the interesting
Paul Sanderson's report:
Last week saw the publication of Circular economy and waste route map to 2030: consultation by the Scottish...