Waste & Recycling
Heinz and Ford collaborate on tomato-based bioplastic
Researchers at Ford and Heinz are collaborating on the development of a strong, lightweight bioplastic made from dried tomato skins that could be used in cars.
Read MorePaper waste could create next-generation bioplastics, research finds
Research led by Biome Bioplastics has identified lignin, a waste product of the pulp and paper industry, as a potential source of organic chemicals for bioplastics manufacture.
Read MoreGarden Centre Group ‘on target’ to divert 95% of waste from landfill
The Garden Centre Group has doubled its recycling rate and is on track to meet its target of diverting 95 per cent of its waste from landfill, as a result of a resource management programme with Biffa.
Read MoreQueen’s Speech: Keep Britain Tidy ‘disappointed’ by carrier bag charge exemptions
Keep Britain Tidy says it welcomes the inclusion of a charge for carrier bags in the Queen’s Speech, but is ‘hugely disappointed’ that paper and biodegradable plastic bags will be exempt from the proposal.
Read MoreTNT Express wins Carbon Trust Waste Standard
TNT Express Services has achieved the Carbon Trust Waste Standard for waste management improvements and carbon reductions.
Read MoreScottish carrier bag levy backed by parliament
A 5p minimum charge for single-use carrier bags has been backed by the Scottish Parliament, meaning the charge will come in to force on October 20th 2014.
Read MoreGrants available for waste-prevention partnerships
Businesses who partner with other organisations to tackle waste are invited to apply for grants of up to £50,000.
Read MoreUnited Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11% with help from energy plant
Water firm United Utilities reduced its carbon emissions by eleven per cent in the year to March 2014, thanks to a new recycling and energy plant.
Read MoreCarillion stresses business case for sustainability with new report
Carillion has released is its latest Sustainability Report while emphasising the importance of sustainability in challenging business markets.
Read MoreViridor starts work on plastics recycling plant
Construction has begun on Viridor’s new £12.5million Plastics Recycling Facility in Rochester, able to process 75,000 tons of mixed plastics each year.
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