Circular Economy Taskforce to prioritise textiles, transport, construction, agri-food and chemicals and plastics sectors

The clothing, footwear, and household fabrics industries are the fifth largest consumer of raw materials, water and land, and produced over 159 million tonnes of CO2 in 2022

BB-REG-NET report highlights how conflicting governmental perspectives limit development of sustainable bio-based materials sector

The BBC ‘File on 4’ investigation finds UK tyres fuelling toxic pollution in unlicensed processing plants, prompting industry calls for immediate regulation

ADBA warns more smaller plants may close, despite the sector providing significant amount of UK’s renewable energy

The European Steel and Metals Action Plan aims to increase demand for recycled metals while preventing valuable resources from flowing to third countries

High Court hears judicial review from Clear The Air In Having over council’s refusal to classify illegal landfill site as contaminated, despite threat to local health

Plastics Recyclers Europe warns of plant closures and falling domestic production as imports rise and economic pressures mount

A 45-year-old and 43-year-old have been released on bail as part of ongoing investigation into illegal recycling export paperwork scheme

Consultation closes with more than 11,000 signatures gained on ‘Say no to monthly bin collections in Bristol’ petition