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WEBResource is a magazine with a new perspective on waste. Providing in-depth articles on waste management and recycling, it is read by leading experts in the industry as well as decision makers and the third sector. Updated daily, Resource Magazine provides the latest waste and recycling news from the UK, Europe and rest of world.
Global investors back advanced recycling investment fund
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · Infinity Recycling’s ‘Circular Plastics Fund’ has received strong backing at its first capital close from global plastic supply chain investors. The fund will invest in companies scaling up advanced recycling technologies to break down surging plastic waste flows into primary commodities, which can be reused by industry as inputs for new ...
UK on track to become Europe’s biggest e-waste contributor
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Spring’s figures state that the UK produced a total of 1.6 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019, equating to approximately 23.9kg of waste per person, with the global figure sitting at around 53.6 million tonnes. The amount of waste per person will grow to 24.5kg per person by 2024, according to the research, whilst Norway’s figure drops to 23 ...
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WEBResource Hot 100 2024: Full List Revealed. Head of the packaging EPR scheme administrator, Margaret Bates tops this year's poll, reflecting the sector's focus on extended producer responsibility and circular economy principles.
Report highlights challenge Tesco faces to show trail of soft-plastic ...
WEBApr 4, 2022 · The challenge of accounting for the recycling of soft plastics has been highlighted in a recent investigation. In an article titled ‘A Plastic Bag’s 2,000-Mile Journey Shows the Messy Truth About Recycling’, Bloomberg reported on the journey of three digital trackers placed inside plastic items and deposited in Tesco’s recycle collection bins.
What can be expected from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
WEBDec 14, 2022 · Under the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive, Ireland must ensure the separate collection of 77 per cent of plastic beverage bottles placed on the market by 2025, rising to 90 per cent in 2029. Tony Keohane, Chair of DRS Ireland, commented: “Deposit return schemes are a proven success in over 40 …
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CIWM report outlines key skills for waste sector
WEBJul 2, 2021 · Key skill areas identified in the report include soft skills, design, technology, health and safety, and reuse and repair – with each section providing a subset of skills for each area, such as carbon literacy, digital literacy, material sciences and life-cycle analysis. The report also provides information on how the sector could benefit ...
The difference between RDF and SRF | Resource Magazine
WEBMay 26, 2015 · SRF is a fuel produced from non-hazardous waste in compliance with the European standard EN 15359. Although this standard is not an obligation, the main requirement is that a producer specifies and classifies its SRF by detailing its net calorific value, and chlorine and mercury content of the fuel. …
Manchester reuse centre hits major milestone in first year
WEBSep 2, 2022 · The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has recently announced that its Trafford-based reuse centre has renovated and resold more than 50,000 items in its first year. First opened in July 2021, The Renew Hub is the UK’s largest reuse centre, operating over 5000m2 to repair, recycle, …