Fabrizio Leonforte, Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, explains how RE-SKIN is using circular renovations to improve energy efficiency in the built environment. Our buildings need a serious upgrade to keep up with our changing planet. Winters are colder, summers are hotter, and outdated housing just can’t keep up….
The circular economy is no longer a theory, there are many examples of how it is changing the world right now. Below are six fascinating examples of the circular economy in action. The concept of a circular economy has rapidly moved from the margins to the mainstream, becoming essential…
Associate Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Nick Noble, DanuRobotics, explains how thinking smaller can acheive bigger results in the circular economy. Too much domestic and commercial waste is burned or landfilled, while consumers stubbornly recycle less than 50%. The waste industry is getting more efficient and…
Viridor announces £75,000 in funding for Library of Things, Reuse Network, and Sheltersuit UK. Through its We Share Community Fund, Viridor will provide £75,000 to the three organisations over the next financial year. Commenting on the funding announcement, Kevin Bradshaw, CEO of Viridor, said: “These organisations reflect Viridor’s mission…
Over 350 million people across the globe have access to a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to new analysis from Reloop. The analysis comes from Reloop’s new interactive Global Deposit Dashboard, which aims to provide comparable, transparent information on DRS policies and system performance across regions. The dashboard shows…
AI material identification scanner manufacturer Matoha, a UK-based startup that enables textile sorting, has completed the first phase of a £1.5m seed round. Archipelago Ventures and Circular Plastics Accelerator led the seed round – the initial funding stage for a start-up – for Matoha. Other investors include Conduit Connect,…
Ian Thomas, managing director of Turquoise International, speaks to Jiva Materials’s founder Jack Herring about how his innovative new product could revolutionise how we deal with e-waste. In a world increasingly dependent on electronics, the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges….
Warren Fothergill, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager at offsite manufacturer Premier Modular, explains the role of net zero in reducing construction waste. The construction industry contributes 21% of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN Environment Programme’s Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, making it…
CIWM Early Careers Ambassador Dr Nadine Leder explains how a recent research project showcases the untapped potential of repair cafés. As part of the Hodge Foundation Public Value Research Internship, Cardiff Business School student Yasmine Digby conducted a small-scale study on the role of repair cafés in communities…
WRAP’s Household Food Management Survey shows a 21% increase in self-reported food waste for the four key food items monitored: bread, milk, potatoes and chicken. Self-reported waste of the four key products – bread, milk, chicken, and potatoes – has been slowly rising since 2020, which WRAP says is…