Contract signed for GwyriAD project
Gwynedd Council and BiogenGreenfinch have signed the final contract to build an anaerobic digestion facility.
ISRI issues new global specifications for plastic scrap
US organisation, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, has issued specification for plastic scrap that it expects will become a global standard.
Coca-Cola Enterprises and Cranfield University to research sustainable manufacturing
A joint research project will investigate how sustainable manufacturing can be developed.
Viridor completes £25 million investment in West Sussex
Recycling and waste management company Viridor has finished its £25 million investment programme in West Sussex recycling infrastructure.
Marcus Gover appointed new chief executive of WRAP
WRAP’s board has appointed Marcus Gover as its new chief executive to replace Liz Goodwin.
Cornwall trials new bring banks for food and drink cartons
A new partnership between ACE UK and Cornwall Council will allow residents to take food and drink cartons and paper cups for recycling at...
Scientists find way to make valuable product out of paper waste product
Researchers at the KU Leuven Centre for Chemistry and Catalysis have found a way to make use out of a paper industry waste product.
UK: Packaging obligation shows more plastic and glass needed
Newly published 2012 data reported by packaging producers obligated under the Packaging Regulations demonstrates that there will be more demand for plastic and glass than anticipated.
TEG Group announces loss, new contract and end of sales process
Compost and anaerobic digestion firm TEG Group has announced a £1.3 million loss for the year up to 31 December 2011.
70% of consumers would switch brands to ones that have better environmental credentials
A study undertaken by Forum for the Future and commissioned by aluminium recycler Novelis has found that 70 per cent of consumers would consider switching brands if one could demonstrate better environmental credentials.