The Environmental Services Association’s Jacob Hayler calls for long-term policy and regulatory clarity following recent government consultations on recycling, plastics packaging and producer responsibility. The Government’s recent consultations on producer responsibility for packaging, consistent recycling collections, a plastics packaging tax, … Read More
Circular economy vow by plastic bottles industry
Circular economy vow by plastic bottles industry European bottled water producers have said they will move towards the circular economy by 2025 by helping to ensure more bottles are recycled. The European Federation of Bottled Waters (EFBW) said it intended … Read More
Achieving a circular economy: New business guide launched by edie
Achieving a circular economy: New business guide launched by edie Organisations looking to accelerate the transition to a circular economy now have access to a comprehensive ‘edie explains’ guide which breaks down everything there is to know about achieving a … Read More
EU adopts plastics strategy
EU adopts plastics strategy The first ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been adopted as part of what the EU describe as a “transition towards a more circular economy.” Under the new plans, all plastic packaging on the EU market … Read More
Agreement on circular economy proposals
Agreement on circular economy proposals The UK needs to re-evaluate its waste policy after leaving the EU, according to a new report published by two top government scientists. The European Council and the European Parliament have agreed key elements of … Read More
Existing Economic Measures Can Bring Us Closer To Circular Economy
Existing Economic Measures Can Bring Us Closer To Circular Economy A new study, released by the Reloop Platform and Zero Waste Europe, and produced by Rezero, claims that existing economic instruments can bring Europe to the next stage of the … Read More
ESA: Ofgem Waste to Energy Cuts Make Mockery of Circular Economy
ESA: Ofgem Waste to Energy Cuts Make Mockery of Circular Economy The decision by the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem to reduce payments to small decentralised generators by almost 95% has been criticised by the Environmental Services Association. The decision by … Read More
LWARB unveils route map to help London become a circular city
LWARB unveils route map to help London become a circular city The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has launched its route map that aims to accelerate London’s transition to become a circular city. Board member Bassam Mahfouz has outlined … Read More
BSI launches circular economy standard
BSI launches circular economy standard The standards company BSI, has launched a new standard for the circular economy, BS 8001:2017 in the face of competing demand for world resources. Called a “Framework for implementing the principles of the circular economy … Read More
BS 8001 – Climacteric in the development of circular economy standards
The move to a ‘circular economy’ has been identified as a significant opportunity for UK business. It will contribute towards a resource efficient and low-carbon economy, reducing costs and supply chain risks, while generating economic and social value. The release … Read More