Bread bag recycling scheme launched across UK Households will now be able to recycle their bread bags thanks to a new initiative between Hovis and TerraCycle.
Smurfit Kappa launches biodegradable alternative for agricultural sector Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced a renewable and compostable paper to replace plastic in the agricultural sector.
Consumers will now be able to send back packaging in first-ever circular shopping system Consumers will now be able to send their empty packaging straight back to the manufacturer thanks to the first-ever e-commerce circular shopping system.
Aldi introduces recyclable pizza discs Aldi has introduced easily recyclable pizza discs across its entire range in an effort to reduce plastic waste.
'World's most sustainable straw' developed A new sustainable straw which can be recycled or biodegrade in the ocean has been developed by renewable solutions company Stora Enso and Finnish startup Sulapac.
Corona launches plastic-free six pack rings Corona will pilot plastic-free six pack rings in the UK next year.
Bath University student launches start-up using waste flowers A Bath University student has set up an essential oil company which uses left over flowers from celebrations and religious ceremonies.
Yoga company teams with Nike to use surplus factory materials Yoga mat company YOGO has partnered with Nike to develop yoga equipment made using recycled Nike materials from the factory floor.
'Easily recycled' black plastic lids introduced for yoghurt pots Gourmet dairy brand The Collective will introduce a new colourant technology to its black plastic yoghurt lids meaning they can be easily detected and recycled.
Electric RCVs powered by waste to be trialled in Sheffield by Veolia Veolia will trial electric Refuse Collection Vehicles in Sheffield charged by power derived from the waste they have collected in what it claims to be a world first.
Lucozade Sport trials edible seaweed packaging Lucozade Sport will trial plastic-free edible seaweed packaging at selected running events from September.
ORCA organic food processing system Sponsored Most operators think long and hard about the costs that go into making meals—water for food prep, cooking and washing; electricity and gas for prep, cooking and cooling, and so forth.
New Viridor bins introduced in Edinburgh to boost recycling rates Viridor has introduced a new bin designed to help businesses drive up their recycling rates in Edinburgh. 1 comment
Iceland launches plastic-free biodegradable chewing gum Iceland has begun selling plastic-free biodegradable chewing gum in its supermarkets.
Northumberland County Council invest £8.6m in new refuse collection fleet Northumberland County Council will invest £8.6m over the next three years to replace its existing refuse collection fleet.
Seabins installed in Portsmouth marinas to tackle marine pollution Portsmouth environmental consultancy Helistrat has installed two Seabins in Port Solent and Gosport marinas to tackle marine plastic waste.
Veolia brings its first electric sweepers to London Veolia has purchased its first UK electric sweepers for the London borough of Lambeth.
CASE STUDY: EcoVyn see 94% reduction in plastic waste thanks to Bunting Magnetics PVC traders EcoVyn has announced a 94% reduction in its plastic waste after installing Bunting Magnetic’s drawer magnets.
New Google Home voice skill designed to aid recycling Creative technology company rehab have launched a new Google Home voice skill ‘Recycle That!’ to help consumers take the confusion out of recycling. 1 comment
Austropressen celebrates 45 years of market success Sponsored Innovations, customised machine configurations and international quality standards are the hallmarks of all the Austropressen presses from Roither Maschinenbau GesmbH.
Hackney Council trial new style of communal bin Hackney Council is trialling a new style of communal bin to make it easier for residents in blocks of flats and estates to recycle.
ORCA food waste disposal machines Food waste disposal experts ORCA is expanding its reach of food processing machines in the UK.
Bobcat track loader used for Blackpool Zoo elephant project A new Bobcat T590 compact track loader has been purchased by Blackpool Zoo to build a new home for its elephants.
Biowood Recycling launches smartphone app Waste collection company Biowood Recycling has launched a smartphone app to improve administration across the sector.
Cross Wrap's latest dewiring machine improves safety and efficiency Launched at this year's RWM, Cross Wrap's (CW) latest dewiring machine has gained a lot of interest among waste and recycling industries.