Pressure on Johnson to deliver on climate commitments Eve Preston reflects on the environmental challenges ahead of the new Conservative government in 2020
What do we want? PLASTICS INFRASTRUCTURE. When do we want it? NOW. There was frustration in the air at last month’s UK Plastics Reprocessing conference.
Smart Waste, Smart Resources roundup: why we need data in the waste industry On a drizzly October morning, a group of waste management heavyweights could be found nursing early coffees at Birmingham’s Villa Park Conference Centre.
How cities are transforming circular rhetoric into reality Around the world 740 jurisdictions spanning 16 countries have now declared a climate emergency. It’s a huge statement of intent but we have yet to see the introduction of robust policies to make the rhetoric a reality.
Is extended producer responsibility the key to creating a more circular fashion industry? Fashion is big business. We buy more clothes per person in the UK than any other country in Europe – and consequently discard around a million tonnes of textiles each year.
The next steps for the waste industry following Defra's consultations In the wake of the long-awaited release of the Resources and Waste Strategy in December last year, it was promising to see the government waste no time in following up implementation with the publication of a series of four key consultations in February.
How composting is solving Lebanon’s waste crisis and benefiting the environment and economy The rooftop of a building in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut is perhaps not the first place anyone would expect to find a lush, green riot of veggies growing against the backdrop of one of the Middle East’s most polluted cities.
Defra's Chris Preston: 'We need to figure out what will complement the national waste infrastructure' Chris Preston, deputy director of resources and waste at Defra, discusses the Resources and Waste Strategy and the wider sustainability picture.
Government should not be cowed by anti-Energy from Waste campaigners The Resources and Waste Strategy, published in December, included much of what the industry had wanted for many years.
Was the Resources and Waste Strategy worth the wait? Just before Christmas, Defra published England’s first new waste strategy for 11 years.
Iceland's plastic campaign makes big news at Scottish Resources Conference They say timing is everything. When food retailer Iceland announced earlier this year that it would put a freeze on plastics packaging, it was something of a game-changer.
Could the future of sustainability lie in how we view reuse? Michael Gove wants to open the nation’s rubbish dumps, according to a report in The Sunday Times.
Why South East Asia's import restrictions could present a golden opportunity for the UK When China banned the importation of 24 types of waste, mainly plastic and paper, the consensus was that other regions would step up and fill the void.
Why smart bins are increasing efficiency of local authority waste collections It has transitioned from being a humble container to an integral component in increasing recycling rates and shaping urban environments. 1 comment
How a lack of reliable data is restricting progress in waste management David Burrows asks what is being done about the lack of reliable data in waste management.
'Too much confusion' around 25 Year Environment plan says recycling roundtable Five months since Defra launched its 25 Year Environment Plan and leading players in the waste and recycling sectors and business community have pointed out a series of issues with the policy at a recent roundtable.
Why start-ups are taking the lead in green business and the circular economy From whisky biofuel to an alternative to plastic, start-ups are taking the lead in green business and the circular economy.
Rethinking waste: ASPRG seminar review Last year proved to be something of a showstopper when it came to environmental policy.
Conference review: Energy from Waste 2018 comes in from the cold This year's Energy from Waste Conference had delegates battling both the elements and misconceptions about the industry's achievements, but the overall sense was one of optimism
Westminster forum remains optimistic despite Brexit fears Last month’s Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum had an air of hopefulness tinged with regret. David Burrows reports
Will government's 25 Year Environment Plan offer more than just promises? January marked a huge milestone for our wonderful little planet. Or, more precisely, the UK’s attitude towards it.
The Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum looks like Defra is moving in the right direction It was a whirlwind end to 2017, and 2018 has already started with a bang.
We need investment to replace closing landfills EfW offers an alternative to the UK’s increasing landfill capacity gap says Jacob Hayler, executive director of the Environmental Services Association.
What's on the industry's Christmas list in 2017? Whether they've been naughty or nice this year, RWW spoke to key industry figures to find out what's topping their Christmas lists.
Why we need radical interventions to deal with marine plastics Awareness of the global waste crisis being caused by plastic in the sea is growing, but the momentum behind finding a solution is increasing painfully slowly.