EA consults on ‘default building’ rule for waste sites
A new default rule which could see more waste operations having to take place in an “enclosed building” is causing concern within the waste management sector. The building proposal, which could prove costly to many businesses and local authorities as it covers civic amenity sites, is contained in a draft Environment Agency guidance document currently […]
Tesco to trial carton take-back scheme
Carton recycling points are to be introduced in 11 Tesco stores in England and Wales, as part of a five month trial in partnership with Kellogg’s and the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE). The trio have partnered up to trial the recycling points “to see how prepared customers are to return the […]
Asda Opens New Sustainability Store
The supermarket has partnered with some of the UK’s most popular household brands including PG Tips, Vimto, Kellogg’s, Radox and Persil to create the store located in Middleton, Leeds. The store is designed to help shoppers reduce, reuse and recycle with ease and Asda estimates the numerous initiatives being trialled in Middleton will save one […]
Adidas unveils recyclable trainers
Adidas revealed on Wednesday (14 October) that it is handing out 1,500 prototype pairs of a shoe called the UltraBOOST DNA LOOP, which is made from a single type of plastic and does not contain any glue. The trainers are designed to be easily recyclable at the end of their use and Adidas has invested […]
Linda Crichton receives MBE for services to waste and recycling sector
There is good news for the resources and waste sector in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this year with Linda Crichton (pictured above), a longstanding sector expert and member of CIWM, receiving an MBE. Linda began her career as an environmental consultant responsible for leading strategic and policy studies relating to waste and the environment both […]
Scotland moves against single-use plastic
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning common single-use plastic items. Items caught by the proposed ban would include plastic cutlery, straws, polystyrene food and drink containers, balloon sticks and products made from oxo-degradable plastics. Some 300 million straws, 276 million pieces of cutlery, 50 million plates and 66 million food containers are […]
E-Bike Waste Collection Service to Reduce Emissions
The service, which was set up by Positively Putney in partnership with the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB), will aim to boost recycling rates and improve air quality on Putney High Street. Currently staffed by two cyclists, Putney Pedals will use a cargo bike to carry out waste collections for local businesses and retailers. […]
New British standard for biodegradable plastic introduced
A new British standard for biodegradable plastic is being published which scientists say will cut through a jungle of classifications that leave consumers confused. Plastic claiming to be biodegradable will have to pass a test to prove it breaks down into a harmless wax which contains no microplastics or nanoplastics in order to make the […]
Levi Strauss unveils new ‘circular’ concept store
The good news is that alternatives to the linear take-make-dispose models which define fast fashion are growing rapidly – and that the pandemic seems to have pushed brands and consumers towards resale, rental and repair, rather than acting as a deterrent. One of the latest announcements in this space comes from Levi Strauss, which this […]
First Zero-Waste fabric Golf Sweater
OCEAN TEE, the sustainable golf brand, is proud to announce the launch of its next product; the Wobbegong sweater. Named after the rare and endangered shark, this luxurious, premium piece of knitwear highlights innovative recycling techniques that turn unwanted clothing and textiles into new fibre. The result is an incredibly soft, unique looking sweater that […]
Co-op and Jayplas trial in-store plastics take-back
In the wake of the Co-op announcement that 50 of its sites in southern England will take in “scrunchy film”, such as biscuit wrappers, yoghurt pots and toilet roll wrappers, it can be confirmed that the material will go to UK plastics recycling business Jayplas. The company which will use as much of the material […]
Manufacturers need bottle closures for sanitiser:
Every retailer will be aware of the challenges in securing stocks of anti-bacterial, hand sanitising soaps and gels as consumer demand quadruples in the face of Covid-19. And we have all seen unpalatable reports of predatory pricing and unscrupulous operators charging obscene amounts for hand sanitiser, profiteering from the panic and fear of consumers. Encouragingly, […]
