A project that uses insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later is being presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2023 event, a hybrid meeting being held 13-17 August. Researchers’ progress to date includes isolation and purification of insect-derived chemicals and their conversion into functional bioplastics. “For 20 […]
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News round-up August 2023
MRW News round-up August 2023 Scottish project to recover rare metals from turbines; Council scraps separate paper collection; Ireland introduces waste recovery levy; Somerset recycler’s million-pound expansion News round-up August 2023 MRW Reporter Read More
New technology could provide a sustainable boost for the renewables and manufacturing sectors, following the development of a new process for recycling machinery at the end of its lifecycle. Funded by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), Aberdeenshire-based SEM and researchers from the University of Edinburgh are developing a technique for extracting rare elements from […]
MRW Vaping industry defends recyclability after ad complaints UKVIA says greater awareness and infrastructure needed after advertising regulator receives complaints about ‘green’ disposable vapes ads Vaping industry defends recyclability after ad complaints Daniel Bosley Read More
MRW EA consults on unlimited fines for permit offences Environment Agency seeks views on how to calculate penalties and when they should be applied after promising to remove £250,000 cap EA consults on unlimited fines for permit offences Mark Smulian Read More
MRW CIWM urges new end-of-waste definition Chartered Institution of Wastes Management calls for urgent review of regulations it says are holding back circular progress CIWM urges new end-of-waste definition Mark Smulian Read More
MRW Unite blames DRS delay for Berry BPI closure Union says loss of contracts with scheme administrator had been among causes of Greenock packaging plant’s shutdown Unite blames DRS delay for Berry BPI closure Mark Smulian Read More
MRW Kent skip-hire owner risked fire and flood Jack Selby received eight-month suspended sentence after illegally storing ‘waste mountains’ on banks of the Thames Kent skip-hire owner risked fire and flood Mark Smulian Read More
A project that seeks to create new high-quality grades of recycled steel – and produce a sustainable alternative raw material for the cement industry – has been shortlisted for the External Partnership Award at this year’s World Sustainability Awards. The steel and cement industries are responsible for almost a fifth of global carbon emissions (11%* […]
MRW Canterbury strikers reject pay rise start date Workers from council-owned contractor will continue to strike after insisting improved pay rates begin immediately rather than next year Canterbury strikers reject pay rise start date Mark Smulian Read More