The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has announced the launch of its “refreshed and reset” Policy & Innovation (P&I) Forum. The P&I Forum is a think-tank consisting of leaders, specialists, and academics, designed to help shape the future of the resource and waste management sector. CIWM says the…
78% of UK adults would buy fresh fruit and vegetables loose if they were sold that way, according to a new survey by Love Food Hate Waste. Released on Food Waste Action Week (17 March – 23 March), the survey found that less than half said they would be…
78% of UK adults would buy fresh fruit and vegetables loose if they were sold that way, according to a new survey by Love Food Hate Waste. Released on Food Waste Action Week (17 March – 23 March), the survey found that less than half said they would be…
An Environment Agency waste crime operation in Lincolnshire has led to Boston Borough Council issuing six £300 fines and Lincolnshire Police issuing seven fines. Operation Clean Sweep was a multi-agency operation led by the Environment Agency and involved Lincolnshire Police, British Transport Police, Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District…
Food redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million UK Government scheme to help ensure surplus food is redistributed. The new Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme aims to strengthen links between farms and charities to reduce food surplus on farms. Applicants can apply…
Packaging Sustainability Specialist at Ecosurety Alison Appleby explores how the new recyclability assessment is shaking up the packaging industry and why producers should prepare now. With the final version of the packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) released by government in the last week of 2024, businesses are now starting…
Packaging Sustainability Specialist at Ecosurety Alison Appleby explores how the new recyclability assessment is shaking up the packaging industry and why producers should prepare now. With the final version of the packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) released by government in the last week of 2024, businesses are now starting…
Ahead of this year’s Festival of Circular Economy, Circular Online asks whether targeted legislation and regulation could be the missing link in accelerating the UK’s transition to a circular economy in the construction and textiles sectors. Regulation is often seen as both a catalyst and a constraint. Yet, as…
Ahead of this year’s Festival of Circular Economy, Circular Online asks whether targeted legislation and regulation could be the missing link in accelerating the UK’s transition to a circular economy in the construction and textiles sectors. Regulation is often seen as both a catalyst and a constraint. Yet, as…
Ahead of this year’s Festival of Circular Economy, Circular Online asks whether targeted legislation and regulation could be the missing link in accelerating the UK’s transition to a circular economy in the construction and textiles sectors. Regulation is often seen as both a catalyst and a constraint. Yet, as…