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Sunflower bud opening, showing whorls of leaves and petals in green, to suggest circularity.

July 26, 2022 Jim McClelland

Circular economy investment set to spike

News: Analysis reveals big rise in the number and value of circular economy investment deals in the UK, with growth about to bloom in 2022.

White single-use carrier bag littered in natural environment, caught on twigs and branches.

February 23, 2022 Jim McClelland

Pollution on rise as only 9% plastic waste recycled

News: Pollution on rise, as report reveals that 22% of global plastic waste is mismanaged or littered and only 9% gets recycled.

Image of hand grabbing plastic bag — bringing flexi back to be recycled

June 3, 2021 Jim McClelland

FMCG and retail giants back £1M fund for flexible plastic recycling

News: Bringing Flexi Back! Five of UK’s biggest names in branded FMCG come together to form £1M Flexible Plastic Fund to boost recycling.

Row of plastic bottles on a factory production line

May 26, 2021 Jim McClelland

Packaging Tax: ‘Future of Plastics’ in The Times

Plastic Packaging Tax: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper asks whether UK Government is doing enough to stem the tide of pollution.

Shot of AI-powered robot recycling of C&D waste

November 1, 2020 Jim McClelland

AI-powered robot recycling plant for construction waste

News: Swiss-based pioneer makes major investment into new AI-powered smart robot recycling plant for mixed construction and demolition waste.

Products being dropped into the in-store recycling bin

September 24, 2020 Jim McClelland

Boots to Advantage customers with in-store recycling

News: UK’s largest pharmacy-led retailer launches smart in-store recycling scheme for health, beauty and wellness packaging, with incentives.

Estimated material value in a 60 kWh battery of different chemistries based on April 2020 metal prices.

September 15, 2020 Jim McClelland

As EV waste looms, is Li-ion battery recycling ready to roar?

News: With end-of-life electric vehicle waste a potential problem, will the global market for Li-ion battery recycling grow to meet demand?

July 23, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: 5 countries where recycling is good news

With trash littering our screens with images of pollution, Tom Simpkins seeks out some good news recycling stories from 5 countries around the world.

Pollution in Los Angeles River, Long Beach, California

June 18, 2020 Jim McClelland

No leaders, only laggards, as companies fail to fix plastic pollution

News: Major US corporates and brands are failing to address their responsibilities, fix packaging and turn back the tide on plastic pollution, says report.

April 30, 2020 Jim McClelland

News: Which are the greenest cities in the UK?

News: Analysis of 59 urban centres across 10 environmental criteria reveals the greenest cities in the UK, with Durham, Swansea and Newcastle top three.

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