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Sustainable plastics innovation to receive UK investment
The UK government will partner with business to invest in sustainable plastics innovation, including exploring the potential of plastics made from plant material. The sustainable...
Scottish deposit return benefits outlined in new report
The Scottish government has published a comprehensive assessment of the benefits of implementing Scottish deposit return schemes. The government is outlining proposals for a Scottish...
Sharks and rays under threat from plastic pollution, study says
A new study has found hundreds of sharks and rays have become entangled in plastic waste, most of it discarded fishing equipment. The University of...
A recycling revolution for lead-acid batteries
Lead-acid batteries have been indispensable for industrial progress, but at what cost? As the world is looking towards cleaner and greener energy and recycling...
Building trust in smart cities: thinking beyond cybersecurity and privacy
The digital era of advanced technology and the internet has brought about an important initiative: building smart cities which use technology to make things...
IMO 2020 compliance: emissions reduction tactics considered
As the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new rules governing shipping emissions post-2020 approach, shipping operators are weighing their options. By 1 January 2020, ships must...
Expanding Excellence in England Fund to support UK innovation
The UK government has announced it will allocate a total of £76 million (€85.36 million) across 13 projects through its Expanding Excellence in England...
Carnival Corporation air pollution higher than that of cars – study
A new study has found levels of air pollution emitted by Carnival cruise ships are nearly 10 times more than emissions produced by cars. The...
WWF Blue Panda boat to raise awareness of biodiversity, pollution
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a boat which will raise awareness of marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean region. The Blue Panda...
Is the UK doing enough on the circular economy?
Is the UK’s materials industry ready to be part of the circular economy; and what more can be done to implement a sustainable circular...