Circular Economy

Satisfying the UK's reading habit is a surprisingly carbon intensive endeavour, but work to keep 'pre-loved' books in circulation for longer are starting to turn the page

IKEA's largest retailer claims funding will help support the circular economy and encourage reuse and recycling

Research from McKinsey and World Economic Forum highlights opportunity to boost recycling and reuse in the emerging market for building retrofitting

Defra unveils traffic light-style system to help large producers assess packaging waste in line with EPR material reporting standards

Andrew Morlet, former chief executive at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, appointed as chair of new group

Auto giant's sustainable industrial operations director discusses the role of reuse and repair, as the company advances plans to 'radically change' the way it makes cars

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

Sustainability leaders also acknowledge the need to rethink globalisation

Company says customers will be able to easily return packaging using Royal Mail post boxes, helping to slash waste and carbon emissions in the process

Green Alliance urges new Labour government to learn from past mistakes when delivering a new long-term strategy for waste, recycling, and resources