Meet the plastic pioneers developing a catch-all solution There are 39 different sets of rules for what can be put in household plastic recycling collections, according to a new analysis by the BBC.
Challenges lie ahead for the waste wood sector Over the past five years, the waste wood sector has seen unprecedented growth as well as far-reaching changes to legislation, guidance and processes, altering the shape of our industry as we know it.
Why Kazhakstan capital Astana is set to become the cleanest city in the Eurasian Economic Union Astana is on the way to becoming the first city in Kazakhstan to have a separate waste collection system.
Are bioplastics environmentally friendly? Public outrage against single-use plastic is placing positive pressure on businesses of all types to reconsider their use of plastic products 2 comments
How WEEE freeriders are costing the industry millions The growth of online shopping is harming the environment thanks to ‘freeriders’ escaping WEEE compliance – but there is a solution.
How will technology impact the efficiency and sustainability of waste management? Waste management across the globe is essentially a simple business: councils or private operators pick up bins full of trash and take them in a big truck to a point where someone else burns it, dumps it, or attempts some form of recycling.
RWM 2018 roundup: new management nourishes show As soon as it was announced that RWM had been acquired by Prysm Group, tongues began wagging in the sector.
Recognition of the need for new waste metrics is growing, but what form should they take? The ability of weight-based recycling targets to capture more value from the waste materials we produce has often been called into question over the years.
Finding the truth behind recycling report data August is usually considered a slow month for mainstream media.
What a hot summer means for UK glass recycling The UK’s spectacular summer has been dramatically reflected in glass recycling.
Using vehicle telematics to improve performance and safety in the waste industry Telematics – that is, the technology used to send, receive and store information – offer a whole host of benefits.
How TOMRA is developing its technology to serve a growing demand for high quality recyclate Whether it’s sorting, mining, recycling or food, the TOMRA brand is known across the world.
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.
Don't turn a blind eye to modern slavery As a country we are becoming more mindful of the need to recycle our waste.
Why the UK appears to be absent when tackling food waste When it comes to tackling food waste, the UK appears to be absent.
What's the problem with plant-based packaging? As the tide of public opinion turns against single-use plastic, with regulatory changes bound to follow in its wake, there has been rapid rise in the popularity of alternative forms of packaging across the industry. 2 comments
Why it's time to stop the plastic bashing It seems to have become the norm to deride plastics and condemn them as bad for the environment. 4 comments
How modern separation equipment is increasing metal recovery rates at MRFs Collecting, processing and recovering valuable material has spurred a wealth of mixed waste material recovery facilities (MRFs) to install the latest equipment to recover the highest-grade product in municipal solid waste (MSW).
How can we keep momentum going in the fight against plastic pollution? By now, we’re all well-rehearsed on the whys and wherefores of the great plastic purge of 2018.
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.
Scotland's next steps to achieving a circular economy What does a post-Blue Planet world mean for waste politics?
Highlights from CIWM's Resourcing the Future conference Located just a stone’s throw away from Parliament, CIWM’s Resourcing the Future Conference was the perfect spot for industry leaders and major stakeholders to come together to chat and debate the major market trends and policy announcements shaping the UK’s resource industry.