Partnership will offer dedicated drop-off points for unwanted footwear, recycling collected materials into new products

New methodology aims to quantify environmental benefits from circular models like secondhand shopping and mending clothing reduce through their ‘displacement’ of new clothing production

Commission’s plan highlights role of critical material recycling, remanufacturing, and investment in infrastructure as key goals

Committee for Climate Change also says EfW must be included in Emissions Trading Scheme and face mandatory carbon capture requirements

UK government-backed trial demonstrates potential for hydrogen to decarbonise energy-intensive reprocessing

European Commission awards Northumbria University funding to develop artificial intelligence tool for improving construction waste management

Reuse Network report calls for removal of regulatory barriers and increased support for reuse charities through credit schemes, regional hubs, and new partnerships

Tech-Takeback report highlights the benefits of digital inclusion from reusing IT, as well as the broader value from the reuse sector

Innovative leasing model that aims to reduce waste of early-years products such as travel cots gains high-profile investors

Biffa survey shows widespread uncertainty about recyclable materials ahead of mandatory business waste separation rules