Use of machine learning is powering a new generation of recycling robots in materials recovery facilities (MRFs) highlighting the potential for further innovation.

Reconomy, through its brand Valpak, has acquired Ecosurety’s WEEE and batteries compliance schemes

The association has unveiled a range of graphics to warn consumers of the dangers of improper battery disposal

Almost half of young individuals have not recycled a phone, and 38 per cent have discarded their phones with regular waste

Non-profit Material Focus has made a grant allocation of £1.8 million to more than 40 projects across the UK

'Circular Lighting Live 2023' revealed a growing trend towards luminaire reuse, with major businesses adopting more sustainable practices

Several studies have estimated the UK will overtake Norway to become the largest e-waste contributor by the year 2024

Material Focus has seen the repayment of nearly £2 million in loans, which it has called a ‘testament to the resilience of electrical waste facilities’

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, pressing environmental concerns and sustainable practices are increasingly at the heart of industry conversations.

ESA launches awareness campaign on back of YouGov poll that highlights public's lack of understanding in how to safely deal with waste vapes, gas canisters, lighter fuel