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WEBThe tent dilemma: Solving the problem of festival waste. Music festivals generate 25,800 tonnes of waste annually. Ahead of Glastonbury this weekend, Circular Online has looked at how we can solve the problem of festival waste. 26th June 2024. packaging / …
Sainsbury’s and Tesco “misleading” customers over recycling
WEB1 day ago · Of the tracked soft plastic packaging waste collected for recycling at Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores, 70% of the soft plastic that reached a known destination was burnt, EveryDay Plastic said. The majority of the bundles of soft plastic we tracked ended up being burned for energy recovery. The investigation found that the rest of the material ...
Tesco and Sainsbury’s responds to Everyday Plastic investigation
WEB19 hours ago · Everyday Plastic and the Environmental Investigation Agency tracked 40 bundles of soft plastic packaging waste through takeback schemes in Tesco and Sainsbury’s across England. Of the tracked soft plastic packaging waste collected for recycling, 70% of the bundles that reached a known destination was …
Household recycling rates remain at 44% in the UK
WEB5 days ago · The recycling rate for waste from households increased in all UK countries in 2022 except England; England was 43.4%, 49.2% in Northern Ireland, 42.1% in Scotland, and 56.9% in Wales. The UK generated 191.2 million tonnes of total waste in 2020, with England responsible for 85% (162.8 million tonnes) of the UK total.
Solving the UK’s e-waste crisis with refurbished tech
WEB2 days ago · The UK is the world’s second-largest producer of e-waste. In 2022, the country’s average electronic waste (e-waste) generated per person was 24.5kg, an increase from 23.9kg in 2019. To put this into context, the same study revealed that those living in the United States generated 21kg of e-waste per person. These alarming UK …
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WEBJun 4, 2019 · This ever-growing resource library allows CIWM members to access up to date technical resources and features, including legislative and policy updates, guidance and best practice. Just log in with your CIWM member details to view the exclusive content. Not a CIWM member but would like access to the …
Grundon: Will SAF plans divert us in the wrong direction?
WEB21 hours ago · Neil Grundon, Chairman of Grundon Waste Management, says the focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is creating an “unnecessary diversion” for the waste industry and suggests the real solution lies with airline engine manufacturers. According to airlines around the world, recent developments in …
National circular economy hub to lead UK in bid to create a …
WEBJan 21, 2021 · A new research hub led by the University of Exeter will spearhead national efforts to create a sustainable, circular economy where fewer resources are used and more waste materials reused – delivering huge benefits to the environment and UK economy. The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub is supported with £3.5 million from UK ...
£1bn paper recycling investment to create 220 green jobs in Wales
WEB6 days ago · The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed a major investment of over £1 billion to redevelop Shotton Mill in Deeside, North Wales, into the “UK’s largest recycled paper manufacturer”. Both governments said the investment would safeguard 147 jobs and create 220 new green jobs when the site is fully commissioned.
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WEBSep 9, 2015 · 52 million tonnes of plastic polluted in 2020, new study shows. 23rd September 2024. open waste burning / plastic / Plastic Pollution.