Disruptive Technology: Carbios
Carbios (EPA:ALCRB) is a biotech company addressing the life cycle of plastic and textiles to reduce plastic pollution.
Recycling
Hard-to-recycle plastic takes centre stage as PepsiCo taken to court
From issues around Scope 3 emissions to hard-to-recycle plastics, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
Plastic pyrolysis: exposing the reality of industry’s favoured solution
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has published a damning report on the reality of pyrolysis plastic recycling, exposing the failings of the industry's favoured solution.
Batteries, biotechnology and the decarbonisation of buildings
In this week's roundup of disruptive technology, we delve into three recent trends that are rapidly entering into the mainstream.
Sortera raises $30m for AI in circular materials economy
Materials sorting group Sortera has raised $30.5 million to fully commercialise its existing upcycling facility, focused on the $10 billion mixed aluminium scrap market.
Affordable clean energy and the evolution of recycling technology
In this weekly roundup, we explore the latest disruptions in the energy market and take a look at the commercial opportunities of novel recycling technologies.
UK waste and resource strategy leaves much room for guesswork
The UK Government has announced its strategy for the transition to a circular economy, but will the new measures suffice?
UK delays new packaging measures as corporates look at value chain
From the UK's delay of the extended producer responsibility scheme to large corporations teaming up with their value chains, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
The consensus for efficient recycling has never been stronger – data can harness this appetite to drive meaningful change
Steve Gough, chief executive at Valpak, a provider of environmental compliance and part of Reconomy Group, explains how businesses can harness the power of data for efficient recycling.
From heavy industry to cleantech solutions, all are set for disruption
In this week's roundup, we explore the latest headlines on the successes and challenges of disruptive technology.