Turning low-grade plastic waste into maintenance-free lumber

When Keith Browning, head of Braeside Education Centre in Devizes, an established learning and events venue run by Wiltshire Council, was looking to replace some of the timber-based infrastructure used in its outside activities, he was inspired to try a new approach.

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What can England and Scotland learn from deposit return schemes overseas?

There is no doubting that the UK government has at last declared its war on plastic. In the most recent move, Prime Minister Theresa May announced an intention to ban the sale of plastic items such as straws, drink stirrers and plastic cotton buds.

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The Recycling Association's Quality First Conference

Change was in the air last month, and not just because we were finally blessed with some seasonal sunshine.

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Building on the #StirCrazy campaign to ban plastic drinks stirrers

Our #StirCrazy campaign, which aims to get rid of plastic drinks stirrers, has enjoyed overwhelming support by businesses, governments and the public.

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Why waste companies are still fighting for the latest weighing technologies

Weight is among the most vital data streams for any company involved in waste.

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How smart materials can help in the battle against pollution

The ban on mixed plastic export to China is adding a much-needed dose of realism to the sometimes fantasy world of recycling.

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How Viridor is using training, apprenticeships and education programmes to invest in the industry's future

People are the lifeblood of any sector but, with the circular economy and low carbon goals of our industry, we need the best and the brightest to drive aspirations for future development.

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What's on the horizon for refuse-derived fuel as Brexit looms and production evolves?

Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) has come a long way over the past decade.

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Rethinking waste: ASPRG seminar review

Last year proved to be something of a showstopper when it came to environmental policy.

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How AI robots could revolutionise MRF operations

Recycling processes must improve, now more than ever.

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How the new Urban Mine Platform can benefit the UK's WEEE recycling industry

The new Urban Mine Platform provides a useful data tool for the UK WEEE recycling industry.

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Plogging: the new Scandi trend which promises to clean up the environment and get you fit

Scandinavian lifestyle crazes have been very popular in the UK over the past few years.

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What's in store for this year's IFAT

Anyone who’s anyone in the industry knows the benefits of visiting the IFAT exhibition.

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Why district heating is becoming more popular across the UK

District heating is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest in the UK.

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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.

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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.

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Waste collection in the Greek municipality of Piraeus

The municipality of Piraeus is in the Attica region of Greece, close to the city of Athens and is a busy city, its main industry being its port.

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Solving the UK's plastic problem

The UK has a problem when it comes to plastic, thanks to China’s tougher stance on importing it, the high cost of processing it and growing concern around issues such as marine litter.

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How new soil treatment is helping to divert excavated soil from landfill

New soil treatment and stabilisation technology means excavated spoil can be recycled and diverted from landfill. Andy Bareham, technical manager at SMRUK, explains.

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Why upcycling is more than just a fad

Karin Holzknecht at Groundwork London examines how reuse project The Loop is changing attitudes in the capital, cutting waste and bringing other social benefits too.

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Is China’s ban on low-grade plastic waste a headache or opportunity for those in the UK who currently export to the Far East?

China's restriction on secondary material imports means the UK’s recycling and waste industry faces an urgent challenge next year.

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O Come, All Ye Wasteful- preventing excess packaging at Christmas

More than any other time of the year, Christmas is when excess packaging gets noticed – and the problem seems to be getting worse. So what can industry and consumers do about it?

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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.

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How FoodCycle is tackling waste and helping those most in need this Christmas

Every year the charity FoodCycle successfully saves hundreds of tonnes of surplus food by diverting it away from retailers’ grocery bins and into the capable hands of volunteers.

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The new generation of Energy from Waste plants

Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Construction, examines trends in waste disposal and explains how a number of the UK’s new EfW plants could contribute to future energy production