Waste & Water
The water companies have become the first businesses to join the initiative under the Water UK umbrella
The new ceramic surface treatment, developed by advanced materials manufacturer Haydale, is designed to prevent concrete decay and prolong the life of assets
The new Runcorn Wood Recycling Facility will allow around 80% of waste wood to be recycled into particle-board for use in a number of applications
The retail giant removed the plastic from a range of branded and own-label products
The platform aims to serve as a single source of data about plastic waste
The project, which is expected to reduce energy costs at the wastewater treatment works by around 40%, supports the water company’s 2040 net zero goal
The amount of plastic packaging which was recycled increased from 44% in 2018 to 50% in 2019, according to a new WRAP report
Biotech firm Toraphene has created an innovative new material it says is biodegradable, compostable and commercially-viable
Out of 375 UK councils, the few local authorities that accept them are restricting the colours and material blends that could be recycled, according to a new study
The facility, which is due to complete mid-2021, is predicted to create 20,000 litres of clean drinking water a day
