UK unveils plan to cut waste and boost circular economy

The circular economy contributes to the European Union's objectives for a sustainable, decarbonised, resource-efficient and competitive economy.The construction sector (as in the case of Anoeta) moves an RCD waste stream from around one third of all waste generated in the EU and presents a huge potential for improvement.The circular economy is the alternative to the linear economy model based on extracting, manufacturing, distributing, using and…

The Value Of Waste ‘Beyond The Bin’: How We Can Fuel Our Circular Future

As the newly elected President of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), I am truly honoured to lead an organisation that stands at the forefront of advancing sustainable waste management practices across our beautiful country. The IWMSA has played a pivotal role in championing effective waste management solutions since its inception in 1976. As we celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, it is an opportune time to reflec…

March 30th was International Zero Waste Day, an event proclaimed by the United Nations in its Resolution A/RES/77/161 of December 20, 2022. The objective is to reduce solid waste and debris on the planet, promoting society's transition toward a circular economy and raising awareness of the contribution of zero-waste initiatives to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Every April 14th we celebrate World Earth Day, an opportunity to reflect on how our daily decisions impact the planet. One of them is the way we produce, consume and discard food. Did you know that one third of the world’s food is wasted? This not only means food that is not taken advantage of, but also water, soil and energy that is lost. This is where the circular economy comes in, a model that seeks to reduce waste and make the most of resour…

UK unveils plan to cut waste and boost circular economy

Read the full story at Packaging Gateway. The UK government has introduced new policies aimed at cutting waste and advancing a circular economy, with changes to collection and packaging systems.

Library of Things secures £20,000 Viridor funding for UK expansion

Not-for-profit sharing initiative receives funding as part of Viridor's £75,000 reuse sector investment to establish community lending libraries and extend product lifecycles Materials Textiles WEEE Industry Waste Management Company News Resource Use Reuse Breadcrumb Section Reuse Main Magazine Feature 0 Remove Mag Cover bottom Date (Materbi) Monday, April 14, 2025 Keywords library of things, sharing economy UK, product rental c…