Analysis of 80 systems around the world finds correlation between schemes and litter reduction

Scottish start-up Reventas raises investment to scale chemical recycling process for polyethylene and polypropylene from pilot to commercial operation

Bain & Company analysis suggests pyrolysis costs more than twice virgin plastic production, with 20-30 years needed to achieve cost parity

Trade body sets targets for recycled content and export bans to strengthen circularity of end-of-life tyres

Paul Empson calls for practical measures to prevent asset misuse in circular systems

Backbench committee will examine progress towards resource efficiency, with an initial focus on UK role in the Global Plastics Treaty

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

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