A waste expert is calling for urgent public education to prevent people from throwing vapes in general rubbish, warning that the government’s single use vape ban may have inadvertently increased fire risks.   Greg Smith, technical manager at Blackburn based CSG Recovery, said people remain oblivious to the significant problems caused by not disposing of vapes correctly.   He called for clear education and warnings – potentially on the vape’s packaging or at the point of purch

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and environmental regulators are working to improve how they regulate, balancing the government’s environmental goals with enabling economic growth.   As Defra and the two largest environmental regulators, the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE), embark on a period of reform they face several challenges, and success will depend on a joined up, strategic approach, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in

Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials that can do the job of conventional flexible plastics and improve recycling efficiency, is warning that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which came into effect in October 2025, could increase the annual grocery bill for the average family of four in the UK by £312 per year.   EPR is regulation designed to make the producer (or brand owner or importer) financially and operationally

Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, is to discuss pioneering progress in aerosol recycling at Paris Packaging Week. Taking place at the Expo Porte de Versailles between 5 to 6 February, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of delegates to discuss global developments in aerosol, cosmetics and premium beverage packaging.   As part of the two day itinerary, he will deliver a presentation about the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and its

The transition to a circular plastics economy cannot happen in isolation. It demands collaboration across materials, infrastructure, technology and policy.   On 4 March 2026, the Recoup Summit returns to Leeds, bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision makers from across the plastics, packaging, and recycling value chain for a focused day of discussion on the systems, technologies and partnerships needed to accelerate circularity in the UK.   Following a successful

Reconomy has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in LibCycle through Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) by Reconomy.   Munich based LibCycle provides an all in one logistics solution for defective lithium-ion batteries, including specialist packaging, loading, transportation, storage and hazardous waste handling. It operates over 30 active cross-docking facilities across key European markets. Its customer base includes leading manufacturers and battery recyclers.   The

Leading conservation consultancy, Biodiversify, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group, responding to a growing shift in corporate priorities, where nature strategy is increasingly considered a business critical risk and opportunity.    The partnership combines Biodiversify's corporate conservation expertise with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group's global network of business leaders driving corporate action on nature, including mult

Richard Quigley, energy consultant at Team Energy, explains. As numerous organisations nationwide commit to ambitious sustainability targets, the journey to net zero emissions has become a defining challenge for businesses in every sector. While strategies often focus on renewable energy and carbon offsetting, one of the most impactful and often overlooked steps is conducting a comprehensive energy audit. Energy audits provide a clear picture of how and where energy is consum

The global environmental non profit CDP has published its annual A Lists, recognising companies for leadership in environmental transparency and performance. Out of nearly 20,000 companies scored globally, only 23 achieved the highest rating – the Triple A. Metsä Board was one of these companies and the only Nordic company on the Triple A list.    CDP scores companies on Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security, with an ‘A’ marking the highest level of achievement. Securin

From April 2026, waste management in England will change forever. What has long been a confusing patchwork of local rules will be replaced by a single national framework under the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms. While the aim is clarity, the consequences of inaction are anything but simple. With £110 fixed penalties, escalating fines of up to £5000, and rising landfill costs, businesses that fail to prepare could face serious financial and operational risk.   And acco

Corplex has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations. The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and has been independently verified by Verra and supported by South Pole.   The accreditation reinforces the company’s dedication to sustainability and its proactive efforts to combat climate change. To achieve carbon neutral status, Corplex completed a comprehensive programme focused on measuring, reducing, and offsetting its carbon footprint.   ‘This is a

Scientists are urging governments to act immediately on plastic pollution, warning that waiting for a binding Global Plastics Treaty could mean years of damaging delay while plastic waste continues to accelerate worldwide.    In a new  Nature Reviews: Earth & Environment  article, Dr Antaya March, director of the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the University of Portsmouth argues that although international negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty remain deadlocked, countrie

As a business you simply have to be green. But not all businesses can afford expensive consultants or certification. Green Solutions acts as your very own free environmental consultant to help you through that journey.   Green Solutions’ purpose is to give businesses from all markets, sectors and industries a platform to highlight all the positive steps that they continue to take to improve the sustainability of what they do and reduce impacts on the environment. It also off

Researchers from the University of Leicester have been awarded £2 million to investigate how harmful particles in the air inside our homes affect the breathing and lung health of both children and adults.    The project is funded by Wellcome with major partners including the European Respiratory Society and the European Lung Foundation and researchers based at the University of Maastricht (Netherlands) and the University of Duesseldorf (Germany).    Research will explore how

AkzoNobel has announced a new partnership between Dulux and nooku, the indoor air quality monitor, to showcase the measurable benefits of choosing water based and low VOC paints, such as Dulux Trade Diamond Matt 99.9% VOC Free Emulsion, Dulux Easycare Kitchen and Dulux Walls and Ceilings ranges, on indoor air quality.    AkzoNobel, maker of Dulux, has been reducing the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in its paints for years – whether in wall paints, trims, or metal finishes