UK generated 2nd largest amount of e-waste as a country in 2022. circularonline.co.uk/news/uk-genera… #ewaste #resourcemanagement #circulareconomy

A big step forwards towards a more circular packaging economy. politicshome.com/members/articl… #environment #sustainability #recycling #plasticfree

#Tesco announces that plastic waste found in coastal areas is now being collected and recycled and used again in the supermarket’s fresh fish packaging. circularonline.co.uk/news/tesco-to-… #plastic #packaging #recycling #Tesco

Loophole in UK’s plastics ban could cause it to fail. circularonline.co.uk/news/loophole-… #legislation #policy #environment #plasticfree

Over 6,500 homes to be part of flexible plastic collection pilot. circularonline.co.uk/news/over-6500… #sustainability #recycling #plasticfree

UK Green Building Council unveils new service to help accelerate construction industry’s shift towards a regenerative, circular economy. businessgreen.com/news/4066352/d… #circulareconomy #recycling #infrastructure

As part of its five-year Environmental Improvement Plan, the government has set new interim targets for 2028 to reduce different types of waste, including plastic, glass, metal, paper and food. circularonline.co.uk/news/defra-set… #circulareconomy #legislation #reduce #environmentalimpact

Tetra Pak commences “first-of-its-kind” research into fibre-based food packaging. circularonline.co.uk/news/tetra-pak… #recycling #packaging #environment #paper #research

Two-thirds of people in the UK would be more likely to carry a reusable bottle if there were more water fountains. circularonline.co.uk/news/britons-m… #reuse #plasticfree #environmentalimpact

The report shows that only 1.3% of the resources Scotland uses are cycled back into the economy, with over 98.7% of Scotland’s material use coming from virgin resources. circularonline.co.uk/news/report-hi… #zerowastescotland #circulareconomy #construction

CMA publishes guidance to help businesses “cooperate” on environment. circularonline.co.uk/news/cma-publi… #climatechange #CMA #guidance

“Eco-conscious” consumers prefer compostables to recycled plastic. circularonline.co.uk/news/survey-ec… #sustainability #recycling #plasticfree #compostablepackaging

UK government could block Scotland’s deposit return scheme. circularonline.co.uk/news/uk-govern… #depositreturnscheme #plasticfree #legislation #resourcemanagement

Primark launches new durability and repair initiatives. circularonline.co.uk/news/primark-l… #environment #textiles #WRAP #sustainability

CIWM calls for plastic packaging tax funds to be ring-fenced following budget. circularonline.co.uk/news/ciwm-call… #environment #plasticfree #plasticrecycling #packaging

Report: whole lifecycle approach needed to make composites sector sustainable. circularonline.co.uk/news/report-wh… #circulareconomy #environment #RoyalSocietyofChemistry #sustainable

Waste management survey shows “missed opportunities” for hospitality and retail. circularonline.co.uk/news/waste-man… #wastemanagement #circulareconomy #innovation #reuse #hospitality

EU announces new rules to prevent greenwashing. circularonline.co.uk/news/eu-announ… #EU #greenwashing #recycling

The UK’s independent adviser on infrastructure, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), has released a new report which says the UK government must “go big” where it counts to hit economic and climate goals. circularonline.co.uk/news/go-big-wh… #NIC #netzero #policy

Plastic Packaging Tax on course to beat first-year target. circularonline.co.uk/news/plastic-p… #PlasticPackagingTax #sustainability #packaging