EU to restrict waste exports in landmark agreement
European Union member states have agreed to restrict the export of hazardous and harmful waste within the EU and to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.
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Earthshot Prize: green batteries, carbon credits among 2023 winners
At a ceremony in Singapore, five winners were awarded the £1 million prize to scale environmental solutions technologies.
Plastics industry roadmap lacks credible plan for net zero transition
Plastics Europe has released its sustainability roadmap, but further scrutiny suggests a lack of ambition.
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.
Disruptive tech: Dfinity
The DFINITY Foundation is a not-for-profit research and development organisation that plays a significant role in advancing The Internet Computer Blockchain. It is headquartered in Zurich and was founded in 2016 by Dominic Williams. Today it boasts one of the largest R&D operations in blockchain.
eBay and WRAP bring retailers together for circular furniture
eBay UK has partnered with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to convene a council of retailers for the promotion of circular homeware and furniture.
Startup profile: Souji
Have you ever wondered what happens to the oil leftover from cooking? Unsatisfied with the conventional answer, Souji has created a novel liquid compound that transforms this household waste stream into a sustainable cleaning product.
EU to crack down on F-gases as consumers worry about greenwash
From EU legislation to consumer worries about greenwashing, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
Foodtech’s answers to global issues and waste innovation
This week’s headlines bring news of disruption in the food and agricultural sector, as well as innovative projects to reuse waste.
Current barriers to the adoption of a circular economy
The transition to a circular economy has an important role to play in addressing many of our most pressing challenges. In this article, we explore the current challenges to its development and how they may be overcome.