Waste & Recycling
Scottish Government and COSLA announce more consistent approach to recycling
The Scottish Government and COSLA have launched a new Household Recycling Charter which aims to make recycling more consistent across Scotland.
Read MoreAdidas unveils 3D-printed ocean plastic shoe midsole at COP21
Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have revealed a 3D-printed shoe midsole made from ocean plastic at COP21.
Read MoreGovernment to begin work on national litter strategy
Marcus Jones and Rory Stewart have announced the launch of a first-ever national litter strategy.
Read MoreScottish organisations offered funding to prevent litter
Groups are being offered grants from Zero Waste Scotland to help prevent littering in busy public areas.
Read MoreUK Green Investment Bank reaches £10bn milestone in green infrastructure projects
The UK Green Investment Bank says it has helped mobilise green infrastructure projects with a total value of £10.1billion in the past three years.
Read MoreDefra appoints WRAP to present route to ‘consistent recycling’ in England
WRAP says it has been asked by Defra to present a report and recommendations on how local authorities in England can achieve more consistent household recycling.
Read MoreKeep Britain Tidy’s smoking zones cut cigarette butt waste
Keep Britain Tidy has unveiled research showing that designated smoking zones can significantly reduce street litter from cigarette butts. The study was presented at the relaunch of the Tidy Britain All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Read MoreNestlé and Sheffield Hallam University collaborate on food waste and heat recovery projects
Nestlé has announced a partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, with the organisations working to improve waste heat recovery processes and to reduce raw milk wastage in its UK supply chain.
Read MoreUnited Biscuits extends scheme to power trucks with waste cooking oil
United Biscuits has extended its scheme to power its delivery vehicles with Ultra Biofuel, a fuel made from waste cooking oil.
Read MoreManufacturers and retailers cut waste by 80,000 tonnes
Signatories of WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment have reduced food and packaging waste in manufacturing and retail processes by 800,000 tonnes.
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