Government sets out legislation for Simpler Recycling - Resource.co
May 16, 2024 · The UK Government has today (16 May) published the Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024, which establishes the legislation to simplify and standardise recycling practices across England.This Statutory Instrument brings into force several provisions of the Environment Act 2021, focusing on waste separation and collection requirements for both ...
From fibre to fibre: Polyester textiles recycling - Resource.co
Oct 13, 2023 · Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the chemical name for polyester. After cleaning and sorting into respective colours, the bottles are shredded into flakes, melted down and extruded – a squeezing process – into plastic filaments. The filaments are then spun into a yarn which can be used to produce clothing.
SUEZ announces partnerships for EfW carbon capture and storage
Aug 14, 2024 · SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has partnered with Preliminary Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED) contractors for two projects to capture and store carbon in the East Coast Cluster industrial zone. The project aims to install carbon capture technology in existing energy-from-waste facilities at the Haverton Hill Industrial Estate and at ...
Defra releases second set of indicative fees for packaging EPR
Oct 1, 2024 · The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its second version of illustrative base fees for the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme. These fees, which will apply from 2025 to 2026, outline the estimated costs per tonne for packaging materials, including aluminium, plastic, glass ...
US private equity firm completes Biffa acquisition - Resource.co
Jan 27, 2023 · Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has completed its acquisition of Biffa for an approximate total of £1.3 billion. Shareholders will receive 410 pence per share. The shares were this morning (27 January) suspended on the London Stock Exchange and ownership passed to ECP under the vehicle Bears Bidco Limited. Biffa first received the takeover offer ...
How AI recycling technology can transform the circular economy
Nov 15, 2023 · Despite this, should the implementation of AI recycling technology be able to avoid its potential pitfalls (e.g. poor quality data, high costs, difficulty of use), it has the ability to wholly transform the sector and drive the transition to the circular economy. Integrating artificial intelligence into waste management, in areas such as ...
What is chemical recycling? The good and the bad - Resource.co
Mar 17, 2023 · The downsides of chemical recycling. Whilst chemical recycling is a very promising technology, it also presents plenty of challenges. Firstly, it can be significantly more expensive than traditional mechanical recycling. The cost of the polymer feedstock and the value of the products made from the resulting monomers can make it economically ...
Report highlights challenge Tesco faces to show trail of soft-plastic ...
Apr 4, 2022 · The challenge of accounting for the recycling of soft plastics has been highlighted in a recent investigation. In an article titled ‘A Plastic Bag’s 2,000-Mile Journey Shows the Messy Truth About Recycling’, Bloomberg reported on the journey of three digital trackers placed inside plastic items and deposited in Tesco’s recycle collection bins.
enfinium announces £1.7B net-zero transition plan - Resource.co
Enfinium has today (1 May) published its 'Net Zero Transition Plan', which details its strategy, its operations and achieve an annual carbon removal of 1.2 million tonnes by 2039. The strategy includes reaching net zero in its Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) emissions by 2033.
Biotechnology startup MiAlgae awarded £2.3m in private investment
Aug 26, 2022 · MiAlgae, an Edinburgh-based biotechnology startup, has been awarded £2.3 million in funding through private investment. The startup has developed biotechnology to produce a sustainable source of omega-3 for animal and human consumption. Omega-3 is currently produced by extracting the oil from billions of wild caught fish.