16th July 2019 | Recycling
The British public wants all food packaging to be made 100 per cent recyclable anywhere in the country, according to a survey of over 6,000 people published today (16 July). The research, which assesses UK citizens’ opinions around food waste and packaging, was commissioned by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), and the Industry…Read more
15th July 2019 | Residential Energy
Wind turbines could power every home in Scotland and most of the north of England as well, according to new figures. Figures show wind power output hit a record high during the first six months of 2019, enough energy to power twice the number of homes in Scotland. Data from Weather Energy indicate that the…Read more
12th July 2019 | Recycling
Up to two million plastic bags a day could be kept out of landfills, recycling plants, and rivers if the government doubled the 5p levy on carrier bags and extended it to small shops, figures suggest. Businesses with fewer than 250 employees are currently exempt from the charge which was introduced in England in 2015,…Read more
11th July 2019 | Recycling
An “all-in” deposit return system that accounted for all types of drinks cans and bottles in the UK could generate up to £2bn for the economy over a 10-year period, compared to £250m for an “on-the-go” system that collected less. The UK Government announced plans in February 2019 to drastically modify waste management systems through…Read more
8th July 2019 | Recycling
Lots of people wonder whether it’s really worth their time and effort to separate, wash and store recyclable materials – especially if it takes more energy to recycle, or if the plastics sent for recycling and end up in overseas landfill. The truth is, the issue is complex, and even experts can’t agree on the…Read more
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