Improper high-rise waste sorting creating build-ups at local landfills

3 January 2026

As the province begins to take over waste collection services in Waterloo Region, some new attention is being raised about the issues that improper sorting is having on provincial landfills. It comes as Lisa Kowalchuk, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Waterloo, said she spent time studying the cause and effect of ... Mai mult

New bins for food waste to be rolled out

2 January 2026

People in Derby are set to receive a new bin just for food waste this month, in preparation for new government legislation that will come into force this year. The Environment Act 2021 means every local authority will need to carry out weekly collections of food waste from 31 March. Derby City Council is set ... Mai mult

Hidden Cost of Circular Economy in Offsite Housing Projects

2 January 2026

Studies suggest that offsite construction can enhance sustainability performance by incorporating circular economy (CE) practices in housing delivery. However, it is understood that CE adoption for offsite housing projects (OHPs) could create an additional cost layer to housing delivery, even though its implications remain unclear. This paper provides awareness of CE cost activities, also known ... Mai mult

Masons MRF set for upgrade as Biffa extends Suffolk waste contract

2 January 2026

Upgrades to glass plant and fire protection The site is capable to handling up to 75,000 tonnes of recycling each year. Key improvements planned include the installation of a new glass processing plant, enabling more efficient glass recovery in line with the new collection system. Around £1m will be invested in enhanced fire protection measures, ... Mai mult

Guide to ESPR: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

2 January 2026

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is redefining how products enter and move within the EU market. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the EU’s comprehensive framework replacing the Ecodesign Directive to ensure products meet strict sustainability standards. It mandates durability, reparability, recyclability, energy efficiency, and material transparency across specified product groups. ... Mai mult