Circular Economy

Business Secretary Grant Shapps hails R&D as "a critical way to turbocharge Britain's growth"

New Plastics Economy progress report from Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns increasing use of recycled plastic is being undermined by lack of investment in supporting infrastructure

Retailer expands its rental offering through partnership with Hirestreet platform

Tech giant plans to support at least 10 tech start-ups and NGOs in US and Asia-Pacific solving circular economy challenges

Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels

The RecyclableBlade is now available for onshore wind power projects following first successful offshore project installation in Germany over the summer

Firms backing the Vertical Farming Manifesto and Identity Statement promise to set industry-wide sustainability standards

Banking giant announces fresh fund to invest in around 60 firms involved in recycling, regenerating natural ecosystems and designing out waste and pollution

Reuse sector launches new guidance designed to tackle e-waste mountain and increase rate of re-use

Branded clothes repaired by Reskinned to be sold through a dedicated shopfront on eBay