Waste

Could the unglamorous world of aggregates hold the key to both decarbonising construction and removing CO2 from the atmosphere?

Single-use vapes have become the UK's fastest growing waste stream, with 1.3 million thrown away every week, according new analysis that condemns sector's 'quadruple environmental threat'

New guide aims to support the textile and apparel industry in delivering against science-based emissions targets

Discount retailer joins Co-op, Sainsbury's, M&S, Tesco, and Waitrose in working towards ambitious carbon footprint target

Companies required to collect information on packaging use from this week, ahead of full introduction of new levy to make firms responsible for the cost of the waste they produce

Leading UK supermarkets announce further plans to remove plastic packaging with soft plastic and detergent pod boxes in their sights

Retailer shelves mince tray packaging in favour of vacuum-packed alternative using less than half the plastic

New £2 fruit and vegetable boxes launching in over 200 stores in a bid to encourage customers to purchase surplus products

Upcoming policy decisions on plastic, carbon trading and carbon capture could see the waste sector become a major driver of regional decarbonisation, writes Enfinium's Mike Maudsley

Danish wind tech firm Vestas hails new era for the industry, as new method of recycling wind turbine blades promises to eliminate landfill disposal across the sector