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Thanks to the generous support of the Veolia Environmental Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust has received funding to help them connect rural areas allowing “ecosystem engineers” to change the landscape. West

The UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, has joined the NHS Scotland Recyclates and General Waste Management Framework for the next five years. Working with the Common Services Agency this

With only 1 month left to enter the prestigious RECOUP Awards 2024, RECOUP, the leading independent authority and trusted voice on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, is urging all organisations

Critical new infrastructure to support the Irish healthcare sector at a time of increasing demand Leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has unveiled plans for a new Healthcare Risk

SUEZ, a global leader in environmental services, has signed its first two corporate photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreements (cPPA) with ENGIE, a leading global player in energy transition. These agreements relate

Balfour Beatty announced that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209 million HMP Highland in Inverness, Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service.   Balfour

Volvo CE has installed an expanse of solar panels on the roof of its Jinan Technology Center (JTC) in China. By converting sunlight to electricity, one of the company’s key

New data calculated by Expert Reviews has revealed that the UK throws away a staggering 2,266 tonnes of toothbrushes each year – that’s 212M electric toothbrush heads and manual brushes

Enva is pleased to announce the appointment of James Priestley as Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 April 2024. He will succeed Tom Walsh who, after many successful years growing the

A new blossom experience – Nature’s Confetti - is blooming at the London’s Outernet as the National Trust aims to bring the beauty of this special moment in nature’s calendar

Trust. Transparency. Transformation: Geotab’s annual sustainability report examines the importance of data insights for managing and measuring sustainability goals Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), the global leader in connected transportation solutions, released its 2023

Veolia, the largest private operator of water services in the United States, has reached a new milestone in its treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in America’s drinking

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new Continuing Competence test for Northern Ireland which will become the new standard for demonstrating the technical competence of operators

Global battery manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT) is to recruit and heavily invest in its UK and overseas sites as it embarks on an ambitious growth strategy to meet rising

The future is about supercharging the delivery of clean, secure and fairly priced energy for consumers, said Ofgem as it published its new strategy. ‘Protect, Build, Change, Deliver’ sets out the

In a continued commitment to enhance sustainability within their operations, Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery

Down on the Lizard, in deepest Cornwall, a landscape-scale coastal project to recover rare species is starting from the ground up. Funded by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme the National

A Russell Group university’s quest for net zero has been accelerated by the UK’s largest food waste recycling company. The University of Liverpool, which appointed Keenan Recycling at the start

Leading North-east waste management and recycling company, EIS Waste Services Ltd, has secured a £300,000 contract with Port of Aberdeen – Britain’s oldest existing business. The three-year contract will involve

For the first time in 200 years the buzz in a National Trust house in Gwynedd, North Wales has been stilled, as a rare species of wild bees living in

Despite legislative steps forward over the past five years, efforts to transform Europe’s largely linear, ‘throw-away’ economy into a circular one will require further bold action and strong implementation of

Fornnax, a global pioneer in recycling machinery, is pleased to introduce the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder, a groundbreaking invention. The prestigious India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition

The new Love Food Hate Waste report shows shoppers would like more opportunities to buy unpackaged fruit and veg. As new data suggests 8.2 million shopping baskets of fruit and vegetables are wasted every

Schoolchildren in Gainsborough got an insight into the science behind food waste recycling during a special visit as part of British Science Week. Natasha Lawlor, Laboratory Analyst at BioteCH4, attended Benjamin

Following discussions with the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), the Environment Agency has extended its regulatory position statement (RPS) governing waste wooden fence posts and decking from households. RPS 249 –

Nestled in the countryside on an island just outside Stockholm, Menhammar Stuteri is one of Sweden’s most well-known and oldest stud farms. But far from being traditional, this forward-looking enterprise

Clifford Devlin recently collaborated with FHP to conduct quantity estimation for two large office buildings located in the southwestern part of Greater London. The purpose of this estimation was to

Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, and climate risks are threatening its energy and food security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. According to

By Joe Barbera, Managing Director of Liquid Corporate Finance. One of the questions I am asked the most is “Do you think my finance application will be accepted?” As positive

Seeds and material collected from the Sycamore Gap tree after it was felled last September are beginning to ‘spring into life’, according to conservationists at the National Trust. Pictures released

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Freshwater Select, in collaboration with industry partners, launched the Invasive Carp Consortium (ICC) which will propel market forces to halt the damage caused by invasive carp to

RECOUP is proud to announce that entries are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2024. Recognising outstanding achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, contributing towards a more circular plastics

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has started work on rebuilding and upgrading the recycling facility in Altens, Aberdeen which was badly damaged by a fire in July 2022. While the

Groundwork, a national charity that mobilises practical action on poverty and the environment across the UK, has announced its new partnership with Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the leading event for

Veolia has started the first UK process lines for the safe treatment of nitrous oxide canisters. The innovative new systems are designed to treat and recycle the used canisters, and

Textile consumption in Europe causes significant pressures on the environment and climate. Part of these pressures comes from returned and unsold textiles that are destroyed and never used for their intended

Waste and recycling firms are being urged to check whether they are meeting their legal duties under RPS 291 – including sharing test results with the WRA - as active

Leaders in innovative recycling and a global exporter, S. Norton Group has finalised the acquisition of two significant sites in Glasgow as part of its ambitious growth plans. S. Norton

Jet Plant, a leading player in the highways and construction industry, has announced a new £3million investment in state-of-the-art machinery, including lorries and planing machines, to further boost the company’s

Work to rewet and restore vital peatland habitats is underway on England’s first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Purbeck, Dorset. The area was chosen as one of 16 sites

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority are celebrating 10 years of partnership, with a vast 2.5 million tonnes of waste transported from the rail transfer

New data shows that almost a third (30%) of the average rubbish bin in Northern Ireland is still made up of food, most of which could have been eaten (23%). *80% of people in

Leading sorting solutions provider, TOMRA, and pioneering waste analysis start-up, PolyPerception, broaden their strategic AI alliance. Leading collection and sorting solutions provider, TOMRA, has further strengthened its position in the

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, have released their latest set of case studies ‘MRF Processes – Understanding Material Sorting’ and ‘Packaging Design Principles – Small Changes for a

National Trust rangers at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve in Suffolk are celebrating the birth of over 130 grey seal pups this winter; the third, consecutive year of successful breeding

Tenants of period properties with low Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) ratings are enjoying lower energy costs and cosier homes thanks to work carried out by their landlords and West Suffolk

Cemex and Orcan Energy announced today a large-scale partnership to decarbonize cement production through waste heat recovery. Building on the initial waste heat recovery collaboration at the cement plant in

The 17th annual Executive Hire Show, held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on the 14th and 15th of February, has closed its doors claiming another remarkable success. The event,

"Embarking on a journey into the heart of waste transformation, a recent visit to Day Aggregates' cutting-edge IBA recycling facility in Wellingborough left us awe-inspired and enlightened. Ever wondered what

Thanks to the generous support of The Veolia Environmental Trust, Lancashire Wildlife Trust has received funding to restore a peat bog near Astley which will reduce carbon emissions and provide

SUEZ’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has been rewarded by two globally recognised organisations, which have assessed the Group for the first time since it was acquired by a

This world-leading event will be hosted by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) in London from Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th September 2026. The ISWA World Congress is the

Zero emission machines and charging solutions from Volvo Group are helping to develop a roadmap for fossil-free ski resorts. · An L25 Electric wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo

Enva has opened a new Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) reconditioning and recycling facility at its Dunniflats site in Ayrshire. The facility, which is the first of its kind in Scotland due

Amid a landscape seemingly marked by advancements in waste management, recent research from Material Focus paints a nuanced picture of the UK's relationship with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

World’s largest builder of recycling facilities teams up with AI waste analytics leader to make thousands of recycling plants more efficient in response to the growing waste crisis Bollegraaf, the

Grassroots Recycling, a pioneer in plastic waste management, has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to sustainable practices, with the investment into an LRK 1400 shredder from industry

Eldan's Industry Expertise Meets Picvisa's Innovative Technology: A synergistic partnership combining decades of recycling solutions with cutting-edge optical sorting technology. Introduction of Innovative Sorting Equipment: Launching new MPS (Multi-Purpose Sorter) and SPS

Since AMP was founded nearly a decade ago, we’ve grown from a small team attempting to prove the application of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics in recycling, to

Preparations are now in full swing for the pre-commercialisation commissioning of Standard Gas Technologies’ first SG100 plant at Scottow Enterprise Park north of Norwich following temporary planning approval from North

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the Prime Minister has announced

Veolia, European leader in electrical flexibility, has passed the milestone of 2 GW of flexible electrical power managed, equivalent to the output of two nuclear reactors or the consumption of

The first ever meeting of the international members of the Plastics Pact Network  convened in South Africa today, with delegates from around the world meeting in Cape Town. The inaugural

One of the most opulent country houses in the south of England, has replaced its unreliable and oil-hungry boilers with a pioneering ground source heat pump in a bid to

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is introducing the grid-connected EW240 Electric Material Handler, the latest addition to its leading range of zero exhaust emission machines working towards a carbon-neutral future.

The development of a high-tech facility near Ashington in Newcastle, which will see food waste transformed into renewable energy for up to 5,500 homes, has started out on the right

R-evolution, Hexagon's sustainable innovation and green-tech investment subsidiary, today announced the launch of its forest initiative Green Cubes to accelerate biodiversity rainforest conservation worldwide. Utilising Hexagon's reality capture technology to

TJ Waste has signed a contract with Andusia, creating a new partnership that will see them exporting up to 10,000 tonnes of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) in 2024 on TJ’s behalf. 

Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glass Service a.s., a leading provider of digital solutions for glass furnaces, including advanced control systems and simulation software, which enables

 Report shines a light on the state of play for MRO procurement professionals across a wide range of key economy sectors The report, produced in association with The Chartered Institute of

At its “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, Veolia unveiled a world-first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) innovation that will enable waste collection trucks to power UK homes by feeding back stored energy

The definitive guide to the top private companies demonstrating excellence in sustainability recognizes Greyparrot’s AI waste intelligence innovation   Greyparrot, the leading AI waste analytics platform, is pleased to announce that

The AZURA group, one of the world leading companies in the fields of fruits, vegetables and aquaculture, and SUEZ, a leader in circular waste solutions, announce the signature of contracts

Incorporating the Circular Economy Institute and the Circular Economy Club, its non-profit arm, into the CIWM Group is in line with CIWM’s stated strategic objectives to pioneer professional standards and

The scale of the UK’s mattress ‘waste’ problem cannot be disputed, with the National Bed Federation claiming that 6.4 million of these bulky products are thrown away each year.  An interesting study by

SANY Hydrogen, the hydrogen energy subsidiary of SANY, has announced the grand launch of the world’s largest single hydrogen electrolyzer. The new S-series square electrolyzer can produce 3,000 standard cubic

Hinkley Point C, the new nuclear power station in Somerset, is asking for views on its plans to create more than 800 acres of saltmarsh on the River Parrett.  

For the first time since the National Trust took ownership in 1954, plans are afoot for the creation of a new area in the Grade I listed garden at Sheffield

On Wednesday 20 December 2023, Gilles Vincent, Chair of the Toulon region’s transport and domestic waste management authority (SITTOMAT) and Antoine Bousseau, Managing Director of Services to Local Authorities for

Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which estimates that year-on-year plastic packaging use and plastic packaging collection quantities have

A second initiative to support the development of a formalised approach to waste management in The Gambia has been announced by CIWM and WasteAid, a UK-based non-profit environmental and development

The Government recognises the importance of waste wood biomass and is considering transitional support for the sector after the ROCs and RHI subsidies end, according to Energy Minister Graham Stuart.

Bisviridi, a new company part of the BioteCH4 group, the leading anaerobic digestion (AD) operator in the UK, and Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation, and fluid

 In a groundbreaking study recently published in Frontiers in Conservation Science, WWF and MIX Research have developed an innovative method for collecting and analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) from the snow tracks of

R-evolution, the sustainable innovation and green-tech investment subsidiary of Hexagon AB is launching a desalination initiative to address one of humanity's biggest challenges: freshwater scarcity. R-evolution will apply Hexagon’s technology to offer

Look to the future now. It’s only just begun… WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste and Recycle Now campaigns give their annual practical advice on how to have a sustainable Christmas. Love Food Hate Waste

SICASIL (Syndicat Mixte des Communes Alimentées par les Canaux de la Siagne et du Loup) has chosen SUEZ to produce and distribute drinking water for eight towns with more than

The National Trust’s Bodnant Garden in North Wales, is joining together with Forestry England to plant critically endangered Wollemi pine trees as part of the first global ‘metacollection’ to save

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP) to jointly study the technologies required to develop

Analysis of online search data reveals an 129% increase in searches for ‘how to keep house warm’ since last since last year1 Despite a reduction in the energy price cap,

On the occasion of COP 28 in Dubai, Veolia reaffirms its commitment to invest 1.6 billion euros by 2030 to get out of coal in Europe. A global champion of

Busy distribution specialist K Engineering Group is one of the latest organisations to transform the tidiness, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness of its logistics site, with the help of an UNTHA

Neste has signed a purchase agreement for solar power supply to its Porvoo refinery in Finland with the renewable energy company CPC Finland Oy.   Solar power supply from the Lakari

Following a competitive tender, PET bottle recycling specialist, Pro Environmental Limited, has invested in advanced sensor-based sorting equipment from TOMRA Recycling Sorting for its new £15 million plastic packaging sorting

Municipal vehicle hire specialist, Fiveways, has raised an incredible £57,200 through donating the proceeds of hiring their Alzheimer’s Society branded commercial waste vehicle over the last year. Emma Cheesman, Head

Floreon has developed the world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, which acts as a drop-in replacement for existing materials. The material: ·       Offers better performance than existing bioplastics for use in high-value

"We are proud to empower our customers in enhancing their sustainability credentials through the adoption of FuelBox, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and improved air quality across the

The ‘Starlight Faerie’, commissioned by Veolia and New West End Company, will stand by Bond Street station from 16th November. The sculpture is made entirely from waste materials, which have

Following its acquisition of Shore Recycling’s electrical waste recycling plant in Perth, Scotland, Enva has now begun the installation of equipment which will see the site fully operational and capable

The AMPs Awards for Excellence, held at the historic Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, concluded last evening in a grand ceremony celebrating the remarkable achievements within the industry. The event, marked

Ofgem has announced it will create regional energy planning roles across Great Britain to improve local energy planning and speed up the transition to net zero. The Regional Energy Strategic

Complete acquisition of CB Heating builds upon EDF’s strategic investment announced in 2022.   Investment will further boost upskilling of heat pump engineers, after strategic partnership trained an extra 370 engineers

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and East Devon District Council (EDDC) have announced a three-year extension to their recycling and waste contract. SUEZ and EDDC have been working in partnership

As negotiations resume around the structure and focus of a Global Treaty to end plastic pollution (including in the marine environment), international climate action NGO WRAP has sent a delegation

Neverwaste™ by Unwasted is the world’s first high performance panel board made entirely from waste, economically and at very large scale. Unwasted has almost completed a Crowdfunding campaign to create

RAPAC, the largest recycler of polystyrene in the U.S., announced its eco-friendly EcoSix™ recycled resin products have received the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for the second year in a row. This

A WWF-commissioned report developed by Dalberg¹ warns that the true cost of plastic on the environment, health and economies can be as much as 10 times higher for low-income countries, even

A new innovative low-carbon energy network, developed by SmartParc supported by Veolia, is set to cut carbon emissions for food manufacturing by 30,000 tonnes per year at the flagship SmartParc

Following extensive discussions with the Environment Agency on behalf of industry, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the launch of a new regulatory position statement for waste wood which

Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has appointed a new global marketing director, as the engineering specialist plans a significant growth over the next five years.  Katie Mallinson joins the €80m turnover

Penallta Reuse Shop celebrate a successful first year in operation. Penallta Reuse Shop opened in partnership with South Wales based charity, Wastesavers Charitable Trust Ltd. in October 2022, providing an

Leading sustainable resource management company Veolia, working with 3ti solar car park specialists, has started renewable electricity generation at Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH). By installing a new Solar Car

Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by two percent last year across the European Union, compared to 2021 levels according to estimates in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) ‘Trends and Projections’

The leading player in circular solutions in water and waste SUEZ announced the signature of new contracts with Toyota Tsusho Europe SA relating to the recovery of metals from factories

Rolls-Royce announces the successful completion of a series of tests with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its latest generation of business aviation engines, the Pearl 15 and the Pearl

The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) and its members are exhaling a collective sigh of relief as they welcome the much-anticipated response to 'Simpler Recycling', formerly known as 'Consistent

Essex-based scrap metal recycling specialists, Benfleet Scrap Co. Ltd, has invested in the latest advanced metals sorting equipment from TOMRA Recycling Sorting for its new metals recycling plant in Benfleet,

EU Member States need to massively ramp up their renewable power capacity in the coming years. This increase in renewables from variable sources, such as wind and solar, will also increase

Water, the world's most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, warns a new report, published by

Net Zero Pioneers, an exclusive new report created by BusinessGreen featuring 50 cutting-edge businesses that are accelerating the development of a net zero emission economy, launches today.  The Net Zero Pioneers report

Have you experienced extra strain carrying your Halloween pumpkin to your car from the supermarket this year? The good news is that there’s nothing to be scared about and you’re

The Shadow Minister for Energy Security, Dr Alan Whitehead, learnt about the important role that waste wood plays in delivering renewable biomass power during a meeting organised by the Wood

The 2023 LARAC awards event took place on 11 October, with the ceremony hosted by comedian Robin Morgan. The awards are held during the two-day annual LARAC conference and recognise

Veolia and Sheffield City Council are taking a stand to tackle unacceptable verbal and physical abuse that frontline colleagues face on a daily basis as they carry out their essential

Selected from 49,957 entries from 95 countries, the winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in South Kensington.

Launched in March 2023, the Revive Community Fund is a joint venture of SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) and Surrey County Council (SCC) that aims to reduce waste and

PCG reaches FID for the construction of an advanced chemical recycling plant in Pengerang, Johor, targeted to be operational by first half of 2026. The plant will use Plastic Energy’s

Defibrillators are now available on site across the SUEZ recycling and recovery UK network with one accessible for all 320 sites. Employee safety and wellbeing is at the heart of

ScottishPower Renewables is participating in a cutting-edge project that’s studying the genetic diversity of one million flying insects from across the UK and could lead to the discovery of undescribed

All schools, nurseries and colleges in England can join the National Education Nature Park, a new programme designed to empower young people to make a positive difference to both their own

The report outlines practical solutions for reducing the impact of cost and carbon used in waste packaging. The UK government estimates 204,530 new homes were completed in the UK financial

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has acquired DCW (Devon Contract Waste), a south west of England based independent recycling and waste management company. Less than a year after completing the

On International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2023, climate action NGO, WRAP, announced its annual UK Surplus Food Redistribution data. 2022 showed solid progress with approximately 170,000 tonnes of surplus food

Following consultation with staff representatives, Sabrina Soussan, Chairman and CEO of SUEZ, signed the lease for SUEZ's new headquarters in the future Altiplano building, located in the Parisian business district

Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch-based organic waste recycling and renewable energy company, has received glowing recognition within its field this year, as the team continues to develop and enhance the ways

A new dedicated plant will process bottom ash from EfW to replace virgin aggregates, recover metals, and advance sustainability - supplying 50,000 tonnes of aggregates per year. Leading sustainable resource

Eramet, the European mining and metallurgical leader, and SUEZ, a leader in circular solutions in water and waste, have announced Dunkirk as the location for their future industrial complex for

The presence of 134 snow leopards has been confirmed in Bhutan by the National Snow Leopard Survey 2022-2023, supported by the Bhutan For Life project and WWF-Bhutan. This represents a 39.5%

A survey of more than 1,000 UK adults conducted by climate action NGO WRAP has found that voters are more likely to vote for a political party if it includes

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit carbon intensive vehicles to run

Marking another significant step towards achieving a net zero carbon future Global resource management company, Veolia, are now providing an additional 59MWp of renewable electricity capacity following the start of

Juno, a proven, award-winning waste recovery technology pioneered by Georgia-Pacific, began processing waste from King County (Seattle metro area), Washington, as the municipality explores opportunities to divert waste from landfills.

The Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) and the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s (SCSS) Plant Group have worked together to develop a new Eco-operations National Training Delivery Framework. The construction plant

82% of UK business leaders say the energy crisis will impact their organisation's ability to meet emissions reduction plans, according to research published by Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK marks the launch date of new contract to collect Milton Keynes’s waste, keep the streets clean, and maintain council owned green spaces and play areas.

Plastic Energy, global leader in chemical recycling technology, has commissioned a new pilot plant in its research & development labs in Loughborough University Science & Enterprise Park (LUSEP) in the

Aberdonians planning a spot of decorating can save cash and help the planet as The Reuse Shop at Hazlehead household waste recycling centre (HWRC) launches its Big Paint Give-Away to

A million hectares of land will be protected and restored by communities across the Northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal in a historic initiative inspired by India’s historic G20 presidency,

Eco Sustainable Solutions’ quest to constantly develop and enhance its portfolio of recycled products and further improve its environmental contribution has seen the team upgrade their facilities at its Eco

CIWM is encouraged by reductions in fly-tipping, but says overall levels remain too high. CIWM is encouraged by the decrease in fly-tipping incidents as shown in the Defra fly-tipping statistics

The largest known cave roost of bats in the Pacific region has been discovered on the island of Vanua Balavu on the remote Lau archipelago in Fiji. Significantly, this roost

Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia's global

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and Cornwall Council launched a new initiative to give pre-loved wetsuits and neoprene items a second life with Cornwall based social enterprise, The Wave Project,

To address the anticipated shortfall of 16,000 EV trained vehicle technicians by 2032, Veolia,  and training specialists, Autotech Training, have now implemented the first Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has today announced it is partnering with Fixfest UK 2023, a community repair event organised by The Restart Project and Repair Cafe Wales in collaboration

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK marks 10-year anniversary of its corporate partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support with Big 10 at 10 fundraising challenge. SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is celebrating

The MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, Gordon Henderson, learnt how biomass powered by waste wood can contribute to the UK’s energy security and net zero goals on a visit to

Prolectric, the off-grid, renewable lighting, and power specialist, has unveiled an innovative new savings calculator to help companies fast-track and achieve their environmental and sustainability objectives by making the switch

Wide-ranging contract at the Home of Cricket will deliver a step change in recycling and reduce carbon emissions. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the owners of Lord’s Cricket Ground, is set

Three baby beavers (kits) have been born at two different beaver enclosures on the Holnicote Estate near Minehead, Somerset, where the National Trust re-introduced beavers for the first time in

Rewards for on-farm practices critical for companies to reach Scope 3 goals Many food companies have begun looking to their supply chains for help in reaching their own emissions targets,

The International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) proudly hosted the highly anticipated International Agriculture and Innovation Conference 2023 (IAIC 2023) under the theme of “Agro-industrialization and Sustainability.” The conference took place on

Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has entered into an agreement to provide six Ultra Rapid EV charging bays at top 50 independent forecourt operator AY&Y Patel

Following a successful trial earlier this year, One Stop has partnered with global resource management company, Veolia with the aim of recycling over 380,000 milk bottles per year from their

Latest data shows 58% carbon savings which will advance the transition to net zero through optimised vehicle performance, maintenance and operating regimes. The latest trials on yellow plant by leading

Pledge2Recycle Plastics and RECOUP are delighted to announce their collaboration with Fun Kids, the UK’s radio station for children, to introduce an engaging and educational programme, "Sort it out," designed

Siemens provided automation and building technology to the recently opened Bustanica vertical farm in Dubai, the world’s largest of its kind. The $40 million facility is owned by Emirates Crop

LARAC is disappointed and concerned at the recent announcements from the government on the delay of two crucial policies arising from the Collection and Packaging Reforms; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),

Pledge2Recycle Plastics, part of RECOUP, the plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, is embarking on a mission to shed light on the actual household plastic recycling practices. Through a short

BioteCH4 is delighted to have been awarded the contract for the treatment of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s food waste. BioteCH4, the UK's leading Anaerobic Digestion (AD) operator, will initially receive food waste

The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is warning metal recyclers and wider waste operators that accept non-WEEE cables, they must notify the Environment Agency (EA) if they are using or

Celebrating 50 years in the construction recruitment industry, ITS Building People (ITS) now boasts 19 branches across England and South Wales. To commemorate this huge milestone, staff have pledged to

Westminster City Council and Veolia have announced the full-scale rollout of the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet. The vehicles are the next generation in electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)

Water management solution delivers six figure boost in savings and new revenue For nearly 40 years, family-owned business Campbell Contracts has been extracting sand and gravel from its Letterbailey quarry

LARAC agree that disposable (single-use) vapes pose a significant environmental threat to the natural environment when littered and to the safety of collection crews and infrastructure when disposed of incorrectly.

OPERATING machinery in confined spaces and adhering to customer requests to keep emission levels low was proving a real challenge for Ballymena construction company Martin & Hamilton Ltd. And when

Sustainable cleaning plays a major role  in supporting a company’s overall sustainability goals. It creates a good brand image for your company, slashes energy costs, promotes green procurement as well

Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries which need to be recycled properly. Retailers can be fined if they don’t offer a takeback service under WEEE Regulations. Empty vapes are processed at

Reconomy reports record annual turnover of over £1 billion in 2022, more than doubling 2020 revenues (£490m)£123m spent procuring from SMEs in 2022, which contributed to an overall total of

“It will soon be time for landlords to decide whether they stay in the sector or quit now, before things get more expensive.” NEW rules seeking to ensure housing meets

Global resource management company, Veolia, has introduced their first electric 360 telehandler in the UK. Installed at the company’s flagship Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) in Southwark, the telehandler will

“Our latest investment in systems not only improves the customer experience, but also delivers major gains in carbon footprint reduction for our business and our clients.” Following the recent announcement

It was success all the way at the recent Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards at the London Royal Lancaster Hotel.  With hundreds of entries, 75 finalists, 15 sponsors, 28 judges, hundreds

CIWM has announced changes to its Board of Trustees. Following a recent assessment process, the selection committee proposed the re-appointment of three existing Trustees, reflecting the confidence in the existing

Airex Energy, Groupe Rémabec and SUEZ join forces to create Canada's first industrial biochar production plant in Port-Cartier, Québec. The first phase of the plant will be finalized in 2024,

BioteCH4 has welcomed councillors and local authority staff to two of their sites to raise awareness of the benefits of food waste recycling and help them prepare for food waste

A better understanding is needed of how owners, construction contractors and installers interact and perceive possible advantages of renovating their houses, apartments and other buildings to improve energy efficiency. This

On July 3rd, the hazardous waste disposal project, SCIP Anyo SUEZ representing a total investment of RMB 450 million, was successfully commissioned. The project is a partnership between SUEZ, Shanghai

State-of-the-art line at Stora Enso’s Polish production site is set to triple the country’s annual recycling capacity of post-consumer beverage cartons Potential to recycle the entire volume of beverage cartons

Ozo Innovations has further demonstrated its commitment to be net zero by 2035, by joining forces with its new carbon partner, Auditel. Ozo Innovations is a cleantech start-up which helps

Following the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Presidential inauguration a new digital report entitled ‘This Is What We Do: Showcasing A World-Class Sector & The UK’s Circular Economy Pathfinders’

Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has launched SySoft Luxury Bamboo Toilet Tissue. Partnering with eco-friendly and

Veolia colleagues and allies from across the country walked in London’s Pride parade alongside their electric refuse collection fleet decked out with a rainbow of footprints in a sustainable and

A new study from Zero Waste Europe and Searious Business demonstrates that reusable packaging is an economically viable alternative to single-use packaging when certain conditions are met. The cost-benefit analysis, “The economics of reuse systems

Emissions of key air pollutants monitored under EU law continued to decline across most EU Member States maintaining a trend since 2005. However, the most problematic area remains reducing ammonia

The announcement marks the end of the road for unsustainable tyre disposal. SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (“SUEZ”) announced it has entered into a one-year exclusivity agreement with Pyrum Innovations

Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars and vans in Europe dropped in 2022 for the third year in a row, according to provisional data published today by the

CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has written to the UK Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak, calling on him to push ahead with ‘the comprehensive and forward-looking reforms on packaging extended

From 1st July millions of people will join the Plastic Free July® global movement and take steps towards ending plastic pollution. The theme for the 12th Plastic Free July® challenge

Global Event Specialist, GES EMEA, has appointed circular economy specialist, Reconomy, to recycle the businesses exhibition graphics from across its operations at Birmingham’s NEC and ExCeL London. The contract will

Wastewater recovery center to support agribusiness growth, provide clean water and nutrients to farms and turn waste into renewable natural gas  Burnham RNG LLC (Burnham) announced today the issuance of

A new study into the decarbonisation of single-use drinks packaging has found that the European beverage container industry is unlikely to meet 1.5oC climate targets and is at risk of missing Net Zero

A recent YouGov survey commissioned by leading UK resource management company, Veolia, found that companies could risk losing up to half their workforce if they do not effectively embed a

“What happens if our recyclable products still end up in landfill?” Improving the air quality and freshness throughout all premises is essential and a pleasant fragrance can be powerfully emotive,

A Wolverhampton primary school has received a brand-new girls’ football kit, made from recycled plastic, courtesy of a partnership involving Wolves, Wolves Foundation, and Telford-based waste and resource management business,

“Ever since we created the EnviroWare® brand, over 14 years ago, it has been our mission to seek out more sustainable packaging solutions, and these are our most sustainable hot

RECOUP Plastics Recycling Annual Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence in Plastics Recycling and Resource Efficiency With only 4 weeks left to enter the prestigious RECOUP Plastics Recycling Annual Awards 2023, plastics

Enva has today announced the acquisition of the Northampton based waste oil collection specialist, Duston Oils, for an undisclosed amount.  Duston Oils handles over 10 million litres a year of

The new 20,000 tonnes per annum Hazardous Waste Transfer Station will serve the chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries in the region Leading resource management company, Veolia, is increasing hazardous

Oslo, Norway – Global sustainable technology company, TOMRA, has signed a majority ownership agreement with Plastretur, the Norwegian Producer Responsibility Organisation for recycling plastic packaging. The companies will pair up

 USING more recycled metal can massively help to beat plastic pollution, one of the country’s leading recycling associations says today.  The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is urging people celebrating

A recent study published by Cambridge University shows that reused and recycled food plastics gather and release hundreds upon hundreds of harmful toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, styrene, and heavy metals.

There’s seldom a dull day in the waste management sector, and Ghana’s warning-shot to the European Union about sending them tons upon tons of unwanted clothes is a hot topic

EcoVend, one of world’s leading manufacturers of Reverse Vending Machines (RVM), has today launched its latest range of machines which feature significantly increased processing speeds and bottle identification technology. Several

Waste collection vehicle specialist, Fiveways Group, has been awarded a short-term contact to empty new underground bins installed by The London Borough of Havering. The contract, which will run until

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has released its new River and Ocean Plastics Collection and Recycling Programmes Report. This report, available to RECOUP members, found that inconsistency and

New fleet of new electric and HVO powered vehicles, and achieving a 77% recycling rate, make Wembley one of the greenest stadiums in the world Today, Wembley Stadium and Veolia

Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been sold by way of a Management Buyout (MBO). Ownership of the company has passed from former Managing Director Bob Clarke to: Sales Development Director

“The innovative secure rPET clip-lid not only protects food, but also delivers on our promise to make food look great!” Sabert Corporation Europe has launched Snap2Go, a fully recyclable solution

New PET Recovery Plant launched in Washington last year. Technology captures recyclable PET from contaminated plastic. Process has diverted 1,600 tonnes of good quality material from going to waste. New

to the Innovation Zero congress Innovation Zero will be staged on 24th and 25th May at Olympia London. Featuring a best-in-class speaker programme, it is designed to put policymakers next

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has released its 2023 Plastics Management and Recycling at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the UK report, finding a significant quantity of

Leading resource management company, Veolia has been listed in the inaugural Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, as one of the top ten best “very big” companies to work

As London once again hosted the party of the year, Veolia in partnership with Westminster City Council worked tirelessly over The Coronation weekend to ensure the city was clean, and

Recyclable materials are recovered from the giant blades with the residual material that can be used as a replacement for traditional fossil fuels in the manufacture of cement. New figures

Miami Airport, Florida was the place to be seen as the world-renowned environmental campaigners, the Green Organisation, gifted the Green World Awards to a wide spectrum of businesses, all engaged

Zalora, Asia’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform and part of Global Fashion Group (GFG), announced a 33 per cent reduction in its overall carbon footprint in 2022, relative to its 2019

Veolia project aims to give a new life to plastic bags within the retail sector,  contributing to Harrods target of becoming carbon net zero by 2030  Global resource management company,

Global resource management company Veolia has launched a national vape collection service to help provide safe disposal and recycling routes for the three million vapes currently thrown away each week.

CIWM is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Dr David Greenfield FCIWM to the position of Junior Vice President (elect). David brings a huge wealth of experience and expertise

(April 2023): Skipton, Yorkshire-based sustainable chemical manufacturer, The Friendly Chemical Co (FCC) has launched a new refill station concept for its ethical household and personal care products brand, Miniml. Working

“Over half of consumers expect a food-to-go outlet to provide cutlery, while over a third expect to be able to reuse reusable cutlery more than 10 times.” A survey by

“Infinity TopSeal from Seal Packaging represents the future of sustainable packaging for food-to-go.” Seal Packaging has introduced Infinity TopSeal™, a revolutionary and sustainable solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice

Hurn-based organic recycling and waste processing company, Eco Sustainable Solutions, is better known for its work across the conurbation taking household food waste and green bins away and turning them

British Metals Recycling Association warns the Government of safety concerns when disposing of the devices THE Government is “playing with fire” with its proposed vape swap to stop scheme, a

This report is the third instalment in a series of re-use and repair guides Today, SUEZ launches the third report in a series on re-use and repair. The “Re-use –

CDE, a leading supplier of wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, announces plans to exhibit at CQMS’23 when it returns to Molloy’s Quarry in Tullamore

Leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has announced the completion of a major upgrade to its materials recycling facility in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and the extension of its contract with

SANY UK held its annual dealer conference last week at the Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield. The conference was attended by SANY’s nationwide dealer network and focused on strategies for driving

New Material Focus research has identified that around ​​75% of UK adults would recycle their electricals at their local supermarket, electrical retailer or charity retailer if it was available to

SUEZ today announced that it has partnered with Repair Week 2023 as the main sponsor, in collaboration with organisers ReLondon. Repair Week is an annual celebration of repair and takes

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP launches its Plastics Recycling Annual Awards 2023 to recognise and celebrate excellence in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, to champion leading a more

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK – 30 March 2023: The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), the trade association representing the £7 billion UK Metal Recycling sector, has raised £11,168 for its President’s

Following its debut to the UK market at the Executive Hire show last month, SANY UK is proud to announce the launch of its new electric mini excavator, the SY19E.

More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce. The Make

Global resource management company, Veolia, has worked with the convenience retailer, One Stop, to recycle 11,000 plastic flower buckets from stores, saving 1.45 tonnes of CO2. The plastic was recycled

Leicestershire-based B-Sure Installations has invested over £70k to launch a new waste management company, B-Sure Recycling. The new enterprise helps customers reach waste management targets by providing a complete collection

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has completed research into the recycling of hard plastic toys in the UK and highlighted some of the key issues with end uses

Business already services 70 businesses across Hounslow Lampton Services is celebrating the successful launch of its commercial recycling and waste business on Global Recycling Day (18 March). In July 2022,

Innovative Biovate Hygienics has announced the ground-breaking launch of one of the world’s first plastic free paper bottles for commercial cleaning products. The fast-growing start-up was co-founded last year by

A decrease of 7.5% in carbon emissions has been achieved in Dover as part of the new environmental services contract with Veolia. Veolia’s commitment to supporting Dover District Council to

THE UK’s two deposit return schemes could end up increasing the demand for plastic.  The warning, issued by British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) for Global Recycling Day, comes as England

RGS Nordic, market leader in construction waste management in Denmark, uses 40 XPower® wheel loaders in its recycling operations Efficient wheel loaders with power-split drive reduce CO2 emissions Economy and

The Lancashire firm has integrated a new solution to their site in a bid to meet increased demand  J.A. Jackson, part of the Fox Group, has installed their third major

TOMRA Recycling Sorting has opened a second test facility at its headquarters in Germany to meet growing demand for material trials. The company now operates one test centre each for

Jardine Motors Group is a leading automotive retail group representing some 14 premium and luxury brands including Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Porsche. Working with resource management company Veolia, they have

As part of an industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering with speed and reliability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, expands its service provisions by introducing a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA ) service and its own state-of-the-art laboratory to complement its recognised

Today, SUEZ launches the second in a series of reuse and repair guides designed to support and empower local authorities taking the next step in the journey to a circular

To meet the waste management and resource sector’s ever-growing demand to professionalise specific technical ability, CIWM has today launched a new grade to its portfolio of membership options. Responding to

Sales of disposable single-use vapes are now around 138 million per annum* For all the disposable single-use vapes sold in the UK this would be equivalent to providing the lithium

The use of recovered resources delivers a 98% reduction in carbon footprint when compared to virgin products Leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has commenced construction of a new

Leading global circular economy business, Reconomy Group has acquired green tech development company, Combineering, a well-established and rapidly-growing provider of unique, science based recycling solutions with the aim of turning

Recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has improved its carbon avoidance performance for the third consecutive year. Releasing its latest Sustainability Report, Enva announced that in the financial year to

The expanded capabilities will improve traditional clinical waste hierarchy positions and can lower the carbon emissions by around 70% compared to existing services  To help healthcare providers deal with complex

Ahead of the introduction of mandatory food waste collections for every household in England, Fiveways Group has taken delivery of the first of ten dedicated food waste collection vehicles as

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has opened registrations for its not-to-be missed annual conference, to be held on Thursday 28 September. The day-long Plastics Resource and Recycling Conference

Parts specialist TVH has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal in recognition of its sustainability efforts in 2022. It is the first time that TVH has been honoured by EcoVadis,

IRVING, TEXAS – Caterpillar Inc. today introduced the Cat® XGC1900 natural-gas power module, a highly efficient and power-dense solution with NOx emissions as low as 250mg/Nm3 without requiring aftertreatment. Now available from Cat dealers

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced an investment into battery pack production at its excavator plant in Changwon, South Korea, signalling once again its ambition to drive industry transformation

Blog written by Scott Butler, Executive Director, Material Focus We buy more and more electricals every day – but too often the old stuff we no longer want, use or need is

Plans to build an anaerobic digestion facility were given the go ahead by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council at a meeting of its Planning and Highways Committee last night (Thursday

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has launched their new e-learning programme as part of their Wellbeing Academy.The charity’s Wellbeing Academy already offers online tutor led masterclasses, seminars and onsite training,

Following Enva’s recent announcement that it has now manufactured over a third of a million tonnes of its market leading poultry bedding product – easichick - the company welcomed the

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, is delighted to launch the inaugural edition of ‘Reusability by Design’ guidance, to assist stakeholders with the design of reusable plastic packaging that

Veolia now exports more than six times the renewable electricity than it uses across its 400 offices and sites across the UK Global resource management company Veolia , has passed

Veolia, the UK leading resource management company has won a new nine and three quarter year contract with Hammersmith & Fulham Council which will help contribute towards significantly improving recycling

TOME Energy (AIM: ATOM), the only pure international green hydrogen and ammonia productioncompany on the London Stock Exchange with current large scale projects in Europe and South Americaas well as

CIWM (Chartered Institution Wastes Management) has today published the results of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey. The primary purpose of the survey was to gather insights for the

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, is delighted to launch the inaugural edition of ‘Reusability by Design’ guidance, to assist stakeholders with the design of reusable plastic packaging that

MHM is set to speak at the show’s Innovation Trail Live to discuss low-emission solutions for the hire, plant and tool sectors  The MHM Group has been selected to speak

Seafield wastewater treatment works generates all of its own power and supplies the grid with enough renewable electricity to power 800 homes each day. Global resource management company, Veolia, is

The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) said the Government’s recent announcement is a “welcome step”, and that they hoped it would spark activity to encourage individuals and companies to use

Did you know that in the UK two construction workers take their own life every working day and over 20% of work-related absence is caused by stress, anxiety, or depression?

23 January 2023; SANY UK & Ireland is delighted to be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show next month, where the manufacturer will be showcasing a range of machines for

As part of its ambition towards industry transformation through sustainable solutions, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced an investment into the production of electric wheel loaders from its plant

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE UK HAVE COLLECTED TWO TONS OF PLASTIC BOTTLE TOPS TO BE RECYCLED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, MYGROUP, THROUGH THE FIRM’S ‘SCHOOLCYCLED’ PROGRAMME. SchoolCycled was

The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Initiative and international climate action NGO WRAP – organisations leading work reducing the impacts of plastics – have joined forces to drive

Milton Keynes City Council has awarded a new contract to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd to collect MK’s waste, keep streets clean, and maintain council owned green spaces and

We buy more and more electricals every day – but too often the old stuff we no longer want, use or need is thrown away in household bins. We throw

The award, presented by CIWM’s Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Poulter, highlights the distinguished professional attainment, in the sphere of resource and waste management, made by Gavin over his distinguished career. 

Emilio Lens has been appointed European Sales Manager for UNIC Cranes Europe, tasked with managing and growing a dealer network throughout Europe, UAE and South Africa. The announcement comes after

Telford, UK, 12 January 2022 – Reconomy Group, the technology-led provider of services for the circular economy, announces that Guy Wakeley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1

Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company is delivering ecological transformation through its Sustainability Fund, supporting 96 grassroots projects with over £80,000 in funding, chosen for their exemplary initiatives to

L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage have confirmed an order of three Faresin 17.45 electric telehandlers from UK dealer GGR Group The purchase follows two national long-term hires that have

Petrochemical manufacturing giant SABIC and engineering consultancy RVA Group have marked a decade of decommissioning works completed together, at the operator’s Wilton and North Tees sites in Teesside. The projects

With food aid charities struggling to cope with growing demand from families unable to afford food, The MHM Group will be donating in place of client gifts this year The

As the sector moves towards a world beyond waste the highly regarded qualifications have been comprehensively revised to reflect current industry needs and better equip operators for the future. CIWM

Launched at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is proud to announce the formation of its Hospitality and Tourism Task Force. The Task

First drone-based solution for emissions monitoring approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Industry's best available technology for detecting methane leaks Sniffer Robotics, a leading environmental technology

Lots of us start the new year with grand plans for the year ahead. Some of us make New Year’s resolutions, ranging from getting fitter, eating healthier to taking up

- Agreement made with KETI and Vietnam’s IE on supporting Vietnam’s adoption of low-carbon emitting ammonia co-fired power plants- MOU signed early this month by the South Korean and Vietnamese

IRVING, Texas – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Dr. Lou Balmer-Millar will assume responsibility for the Chief Sustainability Officer role in addition to her current responsibility as Senior

Doyenne of metal recycling recognised for her contribution to recycling and to the environment Susie Burrage, Managing Director of Buckinghamshire-based Recycled Products Ltd, has been awarded an OBE in the

Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, is delighted to share the 2022 highlights and accomplishments it has delivered over the past year, thanks to member contributions, grant funding and

NEW rules are “urgently required” to prevent households throwing unwanted electrical equipment out with the general waste over Christmas, a leading recycling association has said. The call comes as experts

The wood fibre animal bedding manufacturer, easibedding, has announced it’s reached a significant milestone having now manufactured over a third of a million tonnes of its market leading poultry bedding product

Oxyle provides a novel wastewater treatment technology that completely eliminates the most persistent and toxic micropollutants from water in a cost-effective, sustainable and easy to use manner. The game-changing technology

TELFORD, UK, 14 December 2022 – Reconomy Group, the technology-led provider of services for the circular economy announces that Paul Cox has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer.

Colas, a world leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Reconomy as its exclusive waste management partner in the UK. The decision to

TOMRA plays a key role in helping Green Recycling achieve its goal of establishing the UK’s first picker-less C&I MRF Essex-based waste management and recycling solutions provider, Green Recycling, has

Kelly Sant and Arash Kaynama have sold thousands of their flat-packed mannequins to conscientiousfashion designers and high-street brands globally.Manufactured from a non-toxic chemical industry by-product, they have created a truly

Stark challenges ahead, as 750,000 tonnes of household plastic packaging goes uncaptured Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP estimates that a staggering 750,000 tonnes of post-consumer plastic packaging is

Ancenis, December 6, 2022 ‒ Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, presents its roadmap for research and development on hydrogen-powered machines.

The latest addition to the EcoFlow ecosystem, the Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) uses gas and propane for enhanced efficiency and cleaner energy. London, Dec 8th 2022 – EcoFlow, an eco-friendly

Whitespace WorkSoftware (Whitespace), the UK’s leading provider of waste management software to local authorities and the public sector, has launched the industry’s most comprehensive integrated camera and tracking solution for

Construction’s top networking event and lunch was once again a highlight in this year’s calendar and over 900 guests were welcomed through the doors of the Westminster Park Plaza on

Doosan has launched a new Waste and Recycling Kit for the company’s award-winning DL-7 range of wheel loaders. It is the first kit of its type for Doosan wheel loaders

The ONS has just released the latest suicide statistics for England and Wales and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity are the first to share what these figures mean for our

Leading resource company, Veolia, has launched a new industrial catalyst management service in the UK to meet the demand for services in petrochemical, ammonia, hydrogen and steel plants, and help

Almost all (90%) of the UK believe that climate disruption is currently happening but 51% of us think we can still do something to solve it.  A survey by the

More than 2,000 tons of CO2 will be saved in a partnership to transform a 100-year-old meat-packing district in the center of Stockholm, Sweden, setting a new benchmark for almost

The manoeuvrability of the JCB Hydradig has made a massive difference for a Scottish skip hire and waste recycling company. Motherwell-based Newtown Waste Solutions has purchased two new JCB Hydradig

On average, UK businesses are spending £50,862 every year on sending their food waste to landfill, but recycling food waste could save them £7,000 per year, according to new research

Processing 15,000 tonnes of waste at Veolia’s Southwark Materials Recovery Facility will take the equivalent of 12,266 cars off the road in terms of the carbon emissions Veolia has won

Organic recycling and waste processing company, Eco Sustainable Solutions, has just released its 2021 Sustainability Report which reveals some staggering statistics on Dorset’s waste. The family-run firm with sites in

German recycling firm, Böhm Entsorgung, is using electric machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) German firm Böhm Entsorgung is putting its Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader from Volvo Construction

Successful implementation starts Viridor’s transformation journey using AMCS Platform LIMERICK, Ireland & Somerset, UK -- AMCS, a global technology leader for the environmental, waste, recycling, and resource industries, today announced

Following a successful pilot in 2021, Reconomy has announced it will again provide funding for The National House Project’s Aspirational Awards in 2023. The announcement was made at the recent

Dunmurry plant opens doors 16-17 November to showcase recycling technology On Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November, Skipway will open the doors to its latest trommel fines wash plant to

Across the country organisations have surplus computers and technical equipment that could help raise vital funds to helpthe national Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) save young lives. The ever-changing world of technology and an increase in hybrid working

Garic prides itself on providing sustainable solutions that not only minimise your carbon footprint but also reduce your fuel consumption and save on costs. As one of the most trusted

LondonEnergy sponsors exciting local event as part of its programme to celebrate Black History Month  Throughout October, LondonEnergy has once again celebrated Black History Month which this year adopted the

CIWM is pleased to announce that it is to fund Oxford University’s ‘Uncover Engineering’ programme. The programme is designed to increase the number of engineering students from socio-economically disadvantaged or

Veolia teams up with Groundwork and Tesco to donate trees and bird boxes across the country  Veolia has launched a new campaign to help schools blossom with biodiversity and join

Over the summer holiday, a team of volunteers from SUEZ recycling and recovery UK’s Devon team spent several days clearing an overgrown cycle track and forest area for East-the-Water Primary

Vaculug are celebrating major growth in the off-the-road tyre sector with a new salesmanager appointment and several contract wins with key clients in the waste andconstruction sectors.Over the last few

CIWM can today confirm the addition of Amazon to next month’s Festival of Circular Economy, welcoming Rich Loretto, director of their EU circular economy team, to the programme on day

As of 25 October, parts specialist TVH may call itself SDG Champion. Indeed, the company reached the second level in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) sustainability

Dulux Decorator Centre has received a staggering one million paint cans under its can recycling scheme. Thanks to the initiative, Dulux Decorator Centre is improving the environmental efficiency of the

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its 2022 UK Plastic Packaging Sorting & Reprocessing Infrastructurereport, which found there is a clear bottleneck in the UK’s recycling infrastructure

Nearly half of all businesses (46%) across the UK have ‘recycling food waste’ at the top of their priorities to reduce their organisation’s carbon footprint, according to new research. A

Veolia launches its new PlastiLoop offer at this year’s K 2022, the World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. This brand-new offer is made possible

Marking 2022’s anti-slavery day on Tuesday 18 October, CIWM hosted a webinar on behalf of the Indirect Procurement Human Rights Forum (IPHR) to launch the brand-new IPHR Waste & Recycling

Reconomy and the UK printing association, FESPA UK, have launched a new accreditation mark for companies participating in their sustainable waste management scheme for the print sector. Many printers find

The must-attend event to see sustainable manufacturing solutions, The Greener Manufacturing Show, co-located with Plastic Waste Free World Expo and Conference, returns to Koelnmesse Cologne, Germany, for its second year on

Leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has today announced the opening of a new recycling facility for used oil filters and oily rags at its Bilsthorpe site in Nottinghamshire.

The solar panels are set to generate 50% of the site’s total electricity consumption The investment marks MYGroup’s latest drive to draw more of its operations’ energy consumption from renewables

Enva has completed the acquisition of Ireland’s largest farm film plastic recycler ADN Materials Limited for an undisclosed amount.  ADN, based in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, processes contaminated farm film plastic

LondonEnergy has once again demonstrated its commitment to employee engagement achieving a 1 Star accreditation from Best Companies. The award sees LondonEnergy’s reclaim its position in the second tier of

Plastics resource and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched its latest version of the popular ‘Recyclability By Design’ publication, the essential guide for all those involved in the development and design

Organic recycling and waste processing company, Eco Sustainable Solutions, has just released its 2021 Sustainability Report which reveals some staggering statistics on Dorset’s waste. The family-run firm with sites in

Sculpture artist Faith Bebbington, supported by Veolia, unveils ‘Tree Goddess’, the latest installation to join the public art trail, ‘Brighter Future’. Veolia, working with award-winning cultural initiative Art Of London,

On September 27, the 2022 WindEnergy Hamburg Exhibition started in Hamburg. There are more than 1400 exhibitors from around the world showcasing innovative solutions from the entire value chain of

• In the future, Quantron AG will also offer its commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell drive and battery electric drive as well as retrofit packages on the North American market 

The must-attend event to see sustainable manufacturing solutions, The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe, co-located with Plastic Waste Free World Expo and Conference, returns to Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany, for its second

Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, again proves its position as the number one conference in the plastics recycling and resources sector with another outstanding day of debate and presentations. Stuart Foster,

London, 29th September 2022: Businesses are fighting back against the energy crisis with sustainability at the core of the reaction, according to research from Ayming, the international innovation consultancy. The

Significant increase in market acceptanceWell-filled order booksDouble-digit turnover expected for 2022Outlook for business development in India and USA This year's IAA Transportation trade show was very successful for Quantron AG.

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP launched their inaugural awards at their annual conference to celebrate excellence in plastics recycling and resource efficiency, the first in its 32-year history.

UK consumption is responsible for emissions of around 800,000 tonnes of CO2eq per yearBetween 60 to 80% of impacts on the planet come from household consumptionUK consumers buy more new

Returnable Packaging Services (RPS), one of the leading pallets companies in the UK, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. It plans to mark two successful decades of growth, investment and

Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, took to the streets to roll out their new, industry-leading fleet of electric street cleansing bikes for World EV Day. The set of

Exclusive UK distributor of Jellyfishbot, P and D Marine Services, has used its stage at this year’s RWM Letsrecycle Live show to get water pollution to the top of the

Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, has always been at the forefront of raising awareness, showcasing innovation, and highlighting the potential for recycled content in products.   For the first time in its

Organic waste and Energy-from-Waste (EfW) solutions specialist, Tidy Planet, has sold a new plant to Brooke Energy, in Exeter. The Small Waste Incineration Plant (SWIP) is replacing a redundant biomass

CIWM has today launched the full program for its Festival of Circular Economy, which this year features speakers from some of the world’s best known brands, including Google and L’Oréal,

World premiere of the QUANTRON QHM FCEV Heavy Truck, a tractor unit for heavy long-distance transport with a range of up to 1500 kmTechnology highlights on board with platform partners:

QUANTRON presents a h2-powered world premiere with championship range of up to 1,500km for its Nordic version and up to 700 km for its standard EU version at IAA Transportation

Investors in the A round include German machinery and equipment manufacturer NEUMAN & ESSER and Canadian fuel cell technology group Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP)Following the seed round in March

Kuopio, Finland, September 20th, 202233rd Edition of the World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, bauma 2022, will take placeOctober 24–30, 2022 at the Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany.Junttan

Patented REVOC system increases sustainability in the asphalt industry and secures the future of plant sites The REVOC system is a technology for reducing the output of greenhouse gases from

AJC Easy Cabin the Luton-based manufacturer of sustainable temporary accommodation units and emission-free power systems are casting open its doors with an open invitation to all interested parties to come

This year's IAA Transportation in Hanover is all about emission-free passenger and freight transport. As one of the most dynamic companies in this market, QUANTRON will present multiple world premieres

“CIWM welcomes Ranil Jayawardena as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. There is a need to regain momentum on policy changes such as DRS and Consistent Collections,

JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford today paid tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96. Lord Bamford said it was with “huge sadness” that he

SANY aims to create a greener construction machinery industry with its new generation clean-energy products and, on a wide scale, a greener future for the mankind where people lead a

CIWM was saddened to hear the news yesterday that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died. Along with the rest of the country, we enter a period of mourning as

Tech-led provider of circular economy focused services, Reconomy Group, has successfully achieved the ISO 140064 accreditation for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The audit process undertaken

New product aims to meet one quarter of the UK demand by using waste streams from the paper industry Leading resource management company, Veolia, is now extending sustainability for the

Enva and Frank Key have announced the formation of a 3-year Strategic Partnership that will see the independent builders merchant and plant & tool hire specialist outsource its skip hire

One of the UK’s leading battery recyclers, WasteCare, has welcomed the Environment Agency’s (EA) revised guidance on the classification of portable and industrial batteries, which was published last week. The

WRC Recycling, a family-run waste management business in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a state-of-the-art C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its headquarters in Inchinnan. The plant, which

With the new collaboration between RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 just over a week away, 12,000 visitors are set to descend on the NEC in Birmingham on 14-15 September 2022

National food waste recycling business, Keenan Recycling, will be unveiling a first-of-its-kind hybrid vehicle at RWM & Letsrecycle Live this September in Birmingham. This innovative vehicle replaces fossil diesel fuel

･ MHI Group will deliver engineering design of a M701JAC gas turbine and carbon dioxide (CO2) capture plant, in collaboration with Worley and Técnicas Reunidas･ Adoption of MHI Group’s GTCC

The Mediterranean Institute of Ecological Studies (IMEE), a company based in Quart de Poblet in Valencia in Spain, has expanded its machinery fleet with a new Doosan DX380LC-7 crawler excavator.

A few tricks are often enough to improve recycling and reusing materials, even in the most '’ odd '' processes We read everywhere about the importance of recycling. How it

An UNTHA CR2000 shredder is set to drive forward Geofuturo’s Energy-from-Waste (EfW) operations in Columbia – converting the country’s waste into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for the cement industry. The

Ireland’s largest biomass provider has purchased a brand-new JCB Stage V 427 Wastemaster wheeled loading shovel as part of its commitment to pursuing renewable energy. Crumlin-based McKinstry Group is moving

Initiative aims to tackle the plastic film from up to 100 million garden product bags and save 22,000 tonnes of CO2 a year A new UK recycling operation involving Veolia,

Earthmoving and recycling equipment dealer Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd has expanded its operations with the opening of a new ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Situated less than 5 miles

Joseph Doherty, from Newry’s Re-Gen Waste, has looked at the provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for January to March 2022. According to the latest local

Re-Gen Waste’s managing director Joseph Doherty outlines the inflationary issues facing materials recovery facilities. We are all aware that fuel, electricity and food costs have increased significantly and will continue

Today Biffa is an established enabler of the UK circular economy and our team of more than 10,000 colleagues carry out essential services every day in line with our purpose

International climate action NGO, WRAP, welcomes the trailblazing new Danish industry collaboration which will bring clothing and textile brands together around common circular goals. Launched ahead of Copenhagen Fashion Week, the collaboration

The Incubation Network, in partnership with the Global Plastic Action Partnership, UpLink by the World Economic Forum, and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, have recently launched the Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia

In a first for the UK, resource management company Veolia is using the latest carbon lining pipe technology for maintaining the integrity of the heat distribution system serving the buildings

To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.

Blessed Hill Orphanage and Children’s Centre in Uganda has taken a major step forward with its ambition to extend the site and build a new accommodation block for teachers following

Future Waste magazine will be launching this September. We felt it was time Future Waste deserved its own stand-alone issues away from our sister magazine Plant Planet, due to the

In the course of the strategic realignment as a manufacturer of own complete buses as OEM, Quantron AG will no longer distribute KARSAN products by the end of the year.

Stand R-K224 Eurocell’s impressive ‘closed loop’ recycling service - Eurocell Recycle - already prevents significant volumes of waste plastic materials such as old window and doors frames, and construction products

The Massa-based company is active in the design and construction of plants for the filtrationof wastewater from industrial processes. Milan, 4 August 2022 - IGI Private Equity, with a co-investment

The disposal of Suez's UK waste business addresses the main concerns of the UK competition authority. The sale proceeds of €2.4 billion represent an attractive valuation of 16.9 times 2021

Reconomy Group, a global tech-led provider of circular economy-focused services, has further deepened its relationship with Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (Wolves) becoming a Sustainability Partner for the 2022/23 season. The

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has today published its 2021 Sustainability Report, structured around the areas of People, Planet and Profit, that make up its triple bottom line ethos. The report

Choosing the right combination of optical sorters with robotic arm and valve block ejectors delivers two powerful robot options to boost recovery of targeted materials Robotic technology in the recycling

To help mobilise the resources and waste sector on its journey to net zero, CIWM has announced the formation of a new Strategic Expert Group on the Climate Emergency to

Tickets can now be secured for RWM and Letsrecycle Live, the UK’s leading event for the waste and resource sector which takes place on 14-15 September 2022 at the NEC,

The climate crisis is at the forefront of public discussion. The UK government is working towards a pledge to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To

The in-house developed system will handle more than 100,000 waste profiles, ensure tracking and compliance, and will reduce carbon emissions To help businesses manage the collection, treatment and disposal of

A commitment to recruiting and supporting ex-servicemen, women and reservists has earned Biffa a promotion from Bronze to Silver as part of the Armed Forces Covenant. A sustainable leader in

Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced today that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at Stifel's 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference. They will speak at 9:10AM ET on Wednesday,

Biffa is proud to be appointed as the Official Waste Management and Recycling Provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will take place across the West Midlands between July

Local social enterprise MECOCO has reaffirmed its partnership with metal recycler, EMR Kilmarnock, based on Burnside Street.  MECOCO, which stands for ‘meaningful contribution in your community’, is a social enterprise

Alexander Thompson, Innovation Project Manager, EMR If the benefits of switching to electric vehicles (EVs) are to be fully realised then they must become part of a circular economy, which