Why harnessing net zero means finding a common language
.Sam Reeve, CEO at Resource Futures, explains the importance of how the resource and wastes sector communicates its role in the net zero transition. The resources and waste sector…
How to tackle energy inefficiency through circular renovations
Fabrizio Leonforte, Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, explains how RE-SKIN is using circular renovations to improve energy efficiency in the built environment. Our buildings need a serious upgrade…
Circular economy in action: Paving the path to sustainability
The circular economy is no longer a theory, there are many examples of how it is changing the world right now. Below are six fascinating examples of the circular…
Can we reach our big circular economy goals by thinking small?
Associate Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Nick Noble, DanuRobotics, explains how thinking smaller can acheive bigger results in the circular economy. Too much domestic and commercial…
Environment Agency announces board reshuffle
The Environment Agency has appointed a new Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to its board alongside three reappointments. Jon Watts has been appointed as a Non-Executive…
Viridor announces £75,000 in funding for reuse organisations
Viridor announces £75,000 in funding for Library of Things, Reuse Network, and Sheltersuit UK. Through its We Share Community Fund, Viridor will provide £75,000 to the three organisations over…
Workers reject deal to end Birmingham bin strikes
Refuse workers have ‘overwhelmingly’ voted to reject an offer from Birmingham City Council to end the industrial action in the city. Unite called the council’s offer ‘totally inadequate’ and…
Stablecoins vs. Traditional Currencies: Which Is the Future?
Traditional currencies have dominated the financial landscape for a long time. However, in recent years, a new type of digital currency has emerged, called stablecoins. Although Stablecoins are a novel…
Army planners called in to help clear waste in Birmingham
Office-based military planners have been called into Birmingham to help clear the mounting piles of waste across the city, multiple outlets are reporting. Last week, around 17,000 tonnes of…
PepsiCo expands partnership with FairShare with £210,000 grant
PepsiCo has expanded its partnership with food redistribution charity FairShare with a £210,000 grant. The funding will help support two programmes aimed at tackling food waste and boosting employability…