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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Avoid filling Christmas stockings with quirky toys and gadgets
Families across the UK are being urged to think twice before they splash their festive cash on questionable gadgets and electronic toys that will be quickly discarded. Some of the top-selling devices will act as a diversion for just a few weeks, days, or even a few hours after Christmas dinner before being put in...
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Holidaymakers urged to reduce, reuse or recycle swimming inflatables
Holidaymakers are encouraged to consider the environment before purchasing inflatables, as activists caution about the amount of plastic waste they generate annually. According to a YourSayPays poll of 1,000 adults conducted on behalf of Thomas Cook, more than half (53%) of holidaymakers plan to dispose of their inflatables this year. The holiday company has partnered...
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Olympic, Paralympic Games will serve drinks in reusable packaging
More than 100 sports organisations and athletes, including Olympians and world champions, have asked Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to use more reusable packaging to fight plastic pollution. During the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, drinks will be served in reusable packaging instead of millions of single-use plastic cups. Re-uz,...
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Industry reacts to General Election result
The recent election resulted in the Conservative party being voted out of government, with Labour securing a strong mandate. The Conservatives managed to secure 119 seats, but it is evident that voters are seeking change. Labour’s mandate will empower Sir Keir Starmer to lead the country, although financial constraints will impact the delivery of their...
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The Liberal Democrats set ambitious goal by committing to eliminate single-use plastics
The third-largest party in British politics stated in its election manifesto that it aims to completely eliminate non-recyclable, single-use plastics within three years and end plastic waste exports by 2030. This is a significant challenge considering the relatively underdeveloped recycling infrastructure in the UK. They plan to replace plastics with affordable alternatives. The Liberal Democrats...
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Enva adds WEEE Solutions to its list of acquisitions
The waste management and resource recovery business has acquired WEEE Solutions, an independent waste electrical and electronic equipment recycler. WEEE Solutions is a company based in Linwood, Scotland, established in 2006. They collect and recover valuable materials from various electronic waste, including fridges, flat panel displays, batteries, fluorescent tubes, large and small domestic appliances, and...
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How to make your life greener in 2024
It is a common practice for people worldwide to start a new year with a change in their lifestyle. According to the People’s Climate Vote, a UN survey of public opinion on climate change, people worldwide recognise it as a global emergency and agree that we should take necessary measures to address it. Although people...
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Bunting Sponsors REPM 2023
Bunting has signed up as a gold sponsor of REPM 2023, the 27th international workshop on rare earth and future permanent magnets and their applications (3rd-7th September, University of Birmingham). The biennial workshop is co-organised by SUSMAGPRO partner University of Birmingham and brings together scientists and engineers working on rare-earth permanent magnets and their applications. The workshop...
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