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Waste Sorting 2026: Why Quality is the Key to Circular Economy
2 January 2026The Analysis: The Invisible Cost of Error If 2025 was a record-breaking year for the quantity of waste collected, 2026 must be the year of purity. For an environmental analyst, a kilogram of sorted plastic does not always hold the same value. The presence of “foreign fractions” (impurities) can decrease the value of secondary raw ... Mai mult
New bins for food waste to be rolled out
2 January 2026People 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 2026Studies 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 2026Upgrades 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
The other side of energy transition with rising solar waste – how circular economy matters
2 January 2026Who knew renewable energy, particularly solar, which itself is a cornerstone of the global energy transition and the most effective pathway to sustainability would trigger hazardous waste generation concern? The irony is hard to miss that as the world ramps up the share of renewable power in energy mix by deploying more of solar panels ... Mai mult
Why India’s waste crisis persists in rural areas: Lessons from a coastal taluka in Maharashtra
2 January 2026Several public health and safety concerns in India today are tied to an uneven and improper waste management system. Stray dogs become territorial around open garbage dumps; rising air pollution can be traced to the routine burning of waste; and unregulated wet waste and contaminated water create breeding grounds for seasonal diseases such as chikungunya ... Mai mult
Guide to ESPR: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
2 January 2026The 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
AI surveillance to tackle textile pollution
2 January 2026SURAT – An Indian textiles and dyeing hub has launched a 24-hour AI-powered surveillance system to monitor and penalise textile and dyeing factories emitting illegal air pollution. The initiative, from the Surat Municipal Corporation, marks a significant escalation in efforts to clean up one of India’s most polluted textile hubs. Citește mai mult
Sustainable Smart Cities: 5 Cities That Are Improving Europe
2 January 2026European cities are undergoing a quiet but profound transformation: from simple places to live and work, they are becoming intelligent ecosystems where technology, data, and innovation enhance daily life. In smart cities, urban transport, public services, renewable energy sources, and urban space management are integrated into systems that make cities more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive. ... Mai mult
