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  Novelis Inc. says it has reduced CO2e emissions produced by the aluminium recycling furnace at its UK plant in Warrington by up to 90% by replacing natural gas with hydrogen fuel. The recent trial found using hydrogen instead of the same amount of natural gas when operating a melting furnace can reduce CO2e emissions […]

  Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre. By producing biofuel from its food waste, Sainsbury’s says it will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Waste processor RenECO currently works with Sainsbury’s to turn food waste […]

  Influencers will urge young people not to vape as part of the UK Government’s nationwide campaign to highlight the health risks associated with vaping. The Love Your Lungs campaign aims to highlight the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction to13 to 18 year olds. The campaign will roll out primarily on social media and […]

  European Union countries have agreed to establish extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles. The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. According to the deal, EU countries would have to establish EPR schemes that ensure producers […]

  Up to £346 million of social value was created due to product reuse enabled by the resource and waste management sector in 2023/24, according to a new CIWM report. The new report, funded by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and produced by Tech-Takeback, found that between £120 million and £346 million of […]