Rotherham Council in South Yorkshire has introduced a strict new waste management policy that could see residents fined up to £2,500 for incorrect rubbish disposal. The initiative, aimed at reducing contamination in recycling bins and meeting recycling targets, has sparked controversy over its stringent measures. The Cost of Contamination: A New Traffic Light System The … Read more
Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels … Read more
China is preparing to set up its first centrally run enterprise dedicated to resource reuse and recycling, with President Xi Jinping calling for redoubled efforts to promote the green economy. A founding ceremony for the China Resources Recycling Group was held in the northeastern city of Tianjin on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua. … Read more
If you believe BMW development director Frank Weber, the car is on the verge of yet another revolution. In addition to digitalisation and electrification, he says, circularity will become an increasingly important feature of vehicles. That means reusing materials that go into making cars. Motor manufacturers are slowly running out of the raw materials needed … Read more
SINGAPORE: Recycling a laptop may just be a matter of putting it in an e-waste bin for most people, but the end-of-life process is much more drawn out and labour-intensive for METech Recycling Asia. The recycling firm dismantles the devices into materials that can be recycled and those that cannot be recycled, in a bid … Read more
Denverites can now find out which city benefits, discounts and programs they qualify for through a new web portal, Mayor Mike Johnston said Wednesday. The new service, called MyFriendBen, uses residents’ basic biographical information to scan more than 50 public benefits and tell users which ones they may qualify for in only a few minutes. … Read more
Photo: AFP Abu Dhabi: After the significant interaction of public bus users with the incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched in 2022, Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has installed two new recycling units in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, allowing individuals to deposit plastic bottles and earn points redeemable for public bus fares. … Read more
As the UK braces for warmer weather, Britons are planning an average of five barbecues this summer, which is expected to generate a staggering 4.5 billion pieces of plastic waste. A study involving 2,000 adults estimated that nearly 1.4 billion cups, 1.35 billion pieces of cutlery and 1.3 billion straws will be used. Additionally, over … Read more
However, building and managing this data infrastructure is being positioned by some as a daunting task for businesses in the EU and globally. It does not need to be. The essentials: what makes a digital label Digital labels unlock supply chain transparency and circularity while simplifying DPP compliance for consumer brands across sectors such as … Read more
However, a world full of sticks would be an unpleasant place. There is evidence that carrots can also effectively bring down the contamination rate. A two-year recycling trial in Bishan and Sin Ming using “smart boxes” has a contamination rate of just 10 per cent – a significant difference from the 40 per cent average … Read more
