The Government is launching a Digital Waste Tracking service as part of its Waste Crime Action Plan to combat waste crime. This new system will replace the outdated paper-based tracking, creating a real-time audit trail for waste handled by businesses. It aims to provide reliable data to help identify suspicious activities and allow enforcement bodies...
Author: Brendan Gilligan (Brendan Gilligan)
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CK International acquires Lyndex Recycling Systems
CK International, a leading manufacturer of waste compaction equipment, has announced the acquisition of Lyndex Recycling Systems Limited, a UK-based specialist in the design, manufacture, and supply of channel balers and recycling machinery. The acquisition marks a significant step in CK International’s growth strategy, expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its position across the UK,...
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King Charles launches Circularity in Practice initiative
Last month, the Circularity in Practice initiative was launched, a new, nationwide, voluntary initiative inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that brings businesses together to encourage circularity, designing out waste, focusing on reuse, high quality recycling, remanufacturing, and repurposing, where we live and work. From building materials, lighting, furniture, fixtures and fittings, to household...
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‘STRAIT’ ANSWER: Tech can reduce its exposure to Iran conflict, says UK electronics pioneer
More than 20 ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US, strangling the flow of oil through the strategically vital sea lane. As well as sending fuel prices surging, the technology industry is also reeling because sulphuric acid – needed to extract...
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New conference will shine a light on waste crime amid record incidents
A new national conference will take place online on 19th March to address the growing issue of waste crime. Recent government data shows that fly-tipping incidents in England have reached their highest level since records began. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Waste Crime Conference, supported by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM),...
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£6m packaging waste fraud investigation leads to two arrests
Two people have been arrested in Cornwall as part of a multi-million-pound investigation into packaging waste fraud and money laundering. On the morning of February 23, 2026, officers from the Environment Agency (EA) and Devon and Cornwall Police arrested a 47-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman at homes in Penzance. The arrests relate to suspected...
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One million pre-loved items sold through SUEZ’s growing network of reuse shops in 2025
In 2025, SUEZ expanded its network of re-use shops by one third, growing from 33 to 43 shops, with new outlets opening in Aberdeen, Cornwall, Southend and Teesside. This growth saw it sell over one million items across the year, with home accessories as the most popular item. In the more than ten years since SUEZ launched its first reuse initiatives, its shops have grown in popularity, offering quality items at affordable prices that align with changing consumer preferences for buying second-hand. By investing in retail expertise, retail point-of-sale...
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Love at first dig: Giant JCB display stops Londoners in tracks
A full-sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station. The ‘JCB Backhoe in a Box’ drew huge crowds when it was first unveiled at the digger maker’s World HQ in Rocester, Staffordshire. Now the...
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Strong market demand drives further release of Warwick Ward construction and recycling assets
A broad range of late-model construction and recycling machinery is set to go under the hammer, as BPI has been appointed by one of the UK’s leading finance companies to manage a further online auction following the closure of Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd. Assets available include CASE 921G, 821G and 721G wheeled loaders, Terex TTS620...
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Biffa’s £51.4m DRS claim rejected by court
Biffa’s £51.4 million lawsuit against the Scottish Government regarding the failed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been dismissed by the Court of Session. The waste management company claimed it was misled by Scottish ministers into believing that the scheme would proceed. However, Lord Sandison rejected this claim. In July 2022, Biffa was awarded a 10-year...