Circular Economy

Whisky by-products from Ian Macleod Distillers are being produce bio-based green chemicals for use in products such as household and cosmetic goods

Site set to be fully operational in second half of 2026, providing 38,000 tonnes of plastic recycling capacity

New facility to serve as a blueprint for further sites across Europe, with second recycling facility confirmed for Poland

Holyrood claims new plan will deliver over £42bn in economic benefits and cost savings, but campaigners warn updated strategy lacks sufficient ambition

Slug & Lettuce owner publishes sustainability update revealing 'significant reductions' in waste, water, and energy use

Real estate giant pours an innovative concrete mix developed by Holcim containing CO2-removing coppiced wood and spent coffee grounds that promise to cut embodied emissions

Retailer joins West Midlands-based scheme to address rising tide of waste decorative paint

New survey reveals majority of UK public believe food waste is inevitable and there is little they can do about it, despite rising costs

A seven-year project bringing together 10 organisations has delivered a new mycoprotein factory and reams of valuable data and insights to support the development of a circular ecosystem for alternative protein products

Illegal forest clearing in Brazil hits record low, plus Mumbai picked to host Earthshot Prize 2026, and Denmark to offer farmers €1bn to return land to nature