Waste operator establishes vertical business model ahead of October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme

New ideas and bold approaches are key to transformation from a linear to circular economy. The Resource Hot100 Innovator of the Year award recognises individuals that identify the opportunity to do something differently.

Levenseat Resource Management installs first AI-powered carton sorting technology in Scotland

Research finds bio-based alternatives face £520 per tonne EPR fees while incinerating plastic waste generates 3 million tonnes of CO2 annually

Partnership prevents 500 million cups reaching oceans whilst meeting European food contact standards

Research commissioned by Suez estimates gate fees may increase £48 per tonne from 2028

RECOUP report reveals imported packaging falsely claiming recycled content is undermining UK recyclers' competitiveness

HDPE redesign removes aluminium barriers and reduces wish-cycling ahead of 2026 collection requirements

SATCoL doubles clothing aid while cutting 505,000 tonnes of carbon

Research identifies opportunity to expand the UK bioeconomy through sustainable public purchasing