Latest Circularity Gap Report finds secondary material use increased to 7.3 billion tonnes in 2021, but is outpaced by the growing consumption

Survey shows two-thirds believe supermarkets prioritise profits over environmental impact, with advocacy groups warning against retailer appointments to DRS management body

Up to £150,000 per project is offered to organisations demonstrating solutions in material recovery, product design, and business models to reduce e-waste in the UK

The survey of 90 industry professionals back material innovation, artificial intelligence, and recycling technology as the most promising opportunities

Carbon Cell raises pre-seed funding to develop biochar-based alternative from batch to continuous manufacturing

WRAP’s Circular Films report suggests that storage, contamination, and infrastructure barriers remain ahead of 2027 mandatory kerbside collection

EU must prioritise circular economy to ensure material security and industrial resilience, writes Claudia Mensi, President of FEAD

Environment Agency and Metropolitan Police detain two men for unlawfully selling fictitious recycling export documentation

Latest Defra statistics show 58.7 million tonnes of residual waste was generated in 2023, with reduction rates falling short of 2028 interim targets

BB-REG-NET report challenges perception about biodegradable packaging, suggesting improper waste disposal is driven by convenience and item size instead