The 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 / Recycling / reuse

1 day ago · Wales achieved a 66.7% recycling rate between July 2023 to June 2024, which is its highest 12-month figure on record.

2 days ago · The Environment Agency has launched the third National Waste Crime Survey, which is open to industry and the public across England.

1 day ago · Could EPR spark a circular textiles revolution? How realistic is the idea of implementing a scheme for textiles in the UK? Let's investigate.

2 days ago · With the deadlines for Simpler Recycling fast approaching, staying ahead of the curve is essential for local authorities and trade waste collectors. This webinar will guide you through the key updates and practical steps needed to ensure compliance with the new regulations. From understanding upcoming implementation dates, to optimising operational services, our experts will provide insights ...

Ireland’s DRS collects 900 million bottles and cans in its first year 3rd February 2025 Deposit Return Scheme / Plastic bottles / reuse

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Jan 14, 2025 · A new report by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) identifies future fiscal measures that would incentivise a more circular economy in the UK. The “Shaping Future Financial and Fiscal Policies for a More Circular Economy in the UK” report is structured around three overarching aims of resources policy: decarbonising the waste sector, increasing recycling, and reducing ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Two legal experts from UK law firm Freeths, Iona Silverman and Emma Bacon, expect to see a clamp down on greenwashing in 2025, but what could this look like? Everyone is looking to make green claims and to shout about their ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. However, come spring 2025, UK regulators will have the power to impose significant fines on any business ...

What does the future of recycling look like? Well, it’s complicated 14th October 2024 Circular Economy / Scotland / Zero Waste Scotland