Almost 7 billion plastic bags will be used for UK deliveries by 2030
.New research shows that almost 7 billion plastic bags will be used for UK deliveries by 2030, widening the gap between high-street and online retail efforts to move away…
News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates April
News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. CRJ Services Ltd | Exclusive event announcement Get ready for an exhilarating day! Join us on Friday 16 May 2025 at CRJ…
Mary Creagh and Defra to support Festival of Circular Economy
Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh to give a keynote presentation at the Festival of Circular Economy in May. The Circular Economy Institute and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management…
“More effective measures” needed to tackle food waste in EU
More effective efforts at a national level are needed to reduce food waste across Europe, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Approximately 132kg of food waste per person was…
How WRAP brings collaboration to Simpler Recycling reforms
Programme Lead Policy and Insights at WRAP, Chris Mills, explains how the global environmental action non-governmental organisation brings collaborative action to Simpler Recycling reforms. For over 20 years, global…
CIWM Member Information Note: An overview of requirements for workplaces under the Simpler Recycling regulations
This information note summarises information contained in Defra guidance, WRAP guidance, the relevant UK Statutory Instrument, and Defra’s weekly Circular Economy Newsletters. The information is up to date as…
Simpler Recycling comes into force
New Simpler Recycling rules on how workplaces in England sort their recycling and waste have now come into force. From today (Monday 31 March), workplaces with 10 or more…
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: What It Means for Developers
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade marks a groundbreaking milestone in the evolution of the Ethereum blockchain. Launched in March 2023, this hard fork has brought transformative technical advancements, reinforcing Ethereum’s position as…
Industry reacts to Environment Secretary’s circular economy speech
Industry has reacted to the Environment Secretary’s speech on how the UK Government will support the nation’s transition to a circular economy. Speaking at the Dock Shed in London,…
Advance Your Career with Accredited Blockchain Certifications
The career opportunities related to blockchain technology have been evolving considerably over the last decade. Blockchain experts don’t have to deal with cryptocurrencies only anymore, as blockchain serves many new use cases across…