The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the mandatory collection of plastic films and flexible packaging will be postponed until 1st April, 2030. This information, provided to local authorities, states that the required kerbside collection of these materials from both workplaces and households will now take effect on that date....
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New partnership connects e-waste recovery with prisoner rehabilitation
A new partnership between The Royal Mint and Recycling Lives Services is recovering gold and other precious metals from electronic waste (e-waste) in the UK. This initiative also helps rehabilitate prisoners through supervised work programmes. As businesses focus on keeping valuable materials in circulation instead of sending them to landfill, this collaboration in South Wales...
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‘Vape recycling retailer lottery’ – retailers are failing to provide recycling points, leaving millions of vapes thrown away and fuelling fires
One year on from the 1st June 2025 ban on the sale of disposable vapes, Material Focus warns that a ”retailer recycling lottery” is undermining the environmental intentions behind the ban, as recycling a vape is still not as easy as it is to buy one. New research reveals that while the ban is beginning...
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Flexible plastics collections are coming – but can the waste industry cope?
By Michael Plant, Supply Chain Director of HAHN Plastics UK The past few months have brought significant change to household waste collection, with ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms bringing greater consistency to what is collected and how it is handled. But while attention has focused on harmonising collections, a more complex shift is fast approaching – kerbside...
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Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
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 This new system will replace the outdated paper-based tracking, creating a real-time audit trail for waste handled by businesses.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...
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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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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...