Hair iron recycling service launched just in time for Christmas LSS Waste Management and electronic hair tool manufacturer Cloud Nine have launched a hair iron recycling service, which they claim is an industry first.
Scott Bros launches plastic research project with Teesside University Haulage and plant hire business Scott Bros has partnered with Teesside University to develop a solution for plastics which are difficult to reuse.
Hackney Council installs England's first estate reverse vending machine Hackney Council has become the first English local authority to install a reverse vending machine on an estate.
Plastics recycler OneCircle expands KeyKeg recycling programme in Scotland Williams Bros Brewing has partnered with plastics recycler OneCircle to provide a KeyKeg recycling hub for breweries in central Scotland.
CEWEP launches Energy from Waste roadmap European Energy from Waste organisation CEWEP has launched its first ever Waste-to-Energy Sustainability Roadmap.
Budweiser Brewing Group to remove all plastic rings from packaging Budweiser Brewing Group has announced it will remove all plastic rings in its packaging by 2020.
Electronics manufacturer HP releases new PC made from ocean-bound plastics Electronics manufacturer HP has released a new PC partly made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastics.
New biodegradable glitter range launched into market Glitter manufacturer Ronald Britton has launched a new version of its biodegradable Deco Bioglitter Sparkle product.
English band The 1975 launch reprinting scheme to reduce textile waste English pop-rock band The 1975 have pledged to reduce waste of ‘fast fashion’ clothing by reprinting over old band merchandise.
Magnum launches 'industry-first' tubs made from recycled plastic Magnum has launched tubs made from recycled plastic packaging in what it claims to be a world’s first for the ice cream industry.
Henkel launches digital tool to test packaging recyclability Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has launched a free digital tool for assessing the recyclability of packaging.
James Cropper and Hallmark launch card collection from coffee cups Paper manufacturer James Cropper has launched a greeting card collection with Hallmark made from disposable coffee cups.
Tesco to use unsold bread in new products Tesco has announced it will launch bread pudding and olive oil crostini lines made from surplus baguettes and batons from its bakeries.
Nestlé relaunches snack bars in recyclable paper wrapper Nestlé has relaunched its YES! snack bars in a recyclable paper wrapper in what it claims to be an industry first.
Kellogg's launches new beers made from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops Cereal manufacturers Kellogg’s has teamed up with Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers to turn its imperfect Rice Krispies and Coco Pops into beer.
Veolia launches carbon measuring tool Veolia has launched a web-based platform for UK businesses to evaluate their carbon and waste use.
SUEZ launches self-service customer pricing tool SUEZ has launched a customer pricing tool to enable instant, fully transparent self-service quotes for waste management.
Government bans plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers Plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic stemmed cotton buds will be banned in England from next April, government has confirmed.
Unilever develops black plastic solution Unilever has developed a new detectable black pigment for its TRESemmé and Lynx bottles which can be detected by recycling plant scanners and sorted for recycling.
Global brands join Consortium to develop 100% recycled PET plastic Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have joined industry group Consortium to create 100% recycled PET plastics.
Cardiff medical waste recycler awarded £400,000 Innovate UK grant Cardiff-based Thermal Compaction Group (TCG) has been awarded £426,000 by Innovate UK to develop its medical waste recycling technology.
DS Smith trials recycled cardboard bird boxes Packaging producer DS Smith is trialling a water-resistant bird box made from recycled cardboard. 2 comments
Edible seaweed drink capsules trialled at London marathon Over 30,000 drink capsules made from edible seaweed will be trialled at the Virgin Money London Marathon later this month.
World's 'first' plastic-free glitter launched Metal powders and glitters manufacturer Ronald Britton has launched what it claims is the world’s first plastic free and certified biodegradable glitter.
New polymer made from post-consumer packaging launched A new polymer made from post-consumer packaging has been launched by RPC bpi recycle products.