6 Most Exciting Packaging Startups Helping Solve The Plastic Waste Crisis
Showcasing six startups from around the world that are at the forefront of fighting packaging waste with their clever and planet-friendly solutions Read more >
UK households ‘abandon’ 4.2 million electrical items over Christmas
UK households bought nearly 40 million electrical items between Black Friday and Christmas, according Recycle Your Electrical’s campaign. This resulted in 4.2 million unwanted electrical items being “abandoned”, with the […]
Transitioning to Green Government Procurement could cut 15% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Research by World Economic Forum and Boston Consultancy Group shows that Global Government Procurement activities emit seven times as much Carbon as entire Aviation Industry Read more >
Ireland considers French-style ban on fruit and veg plastic packaging
A ban on single use plastics for most fruits and vegetables being considered by Department of Environment, Climate and Communications as part of government’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular […]
Booming e-waste and how repair incentives can help keep goods out of landfills
Global e-waste is set to grow to 75 million metric tonnes by 2030 and many of these discarded products could be reused, reducing the need to produce more Read more >
Circular Economy Accelerator (CEA) initiative seeks innovative green economy SMEs
South African CEA is designed to boost the success of established small and medium enterprises active in the circular economy, environmental sustainability, recycling, waste reduction and related sectors. Read more […]
How national policies can accelerate the transition to a reuse economy
Reusable packaging for consumer goods, which are designed to be used several times, hold the key to achieving a world free of plastic waste. Read more >
Northern Ireland e-commerce firm Responsible raises £5m investment
Responsible, a Belfast-based e-commerce business that helps brands and their customers resell clothes, has raised almost £5m in new investment Read more >