Category: Energy and Environment

  The UK and Welsh Governments have launched a joint consultation on reforms to environmental permitting regulations. The eight-week consultation … Continue ReadingWales and England consulting on environmental permitting reforms

  Ian Thomas, managing director of Turquoise International, speaks to Jiva Materials’s founder Jack Herring about how his innovative new … Continue ReadingSolving the PCB problem: How Jiva Materials is revolutionising e-waste

  Warren Fothergill, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager at offsite manufacturer Premier Modular, explains the role of net zero in … Continue ReadingWhat is the role of net zero in reducing construction waste?

  Mountains of waste piled up on streets and reports of rats the size of kittens as an all-out strike … Continue ReadingBirmingham bin strikes explained: What is the dispute about?

    CIWM Early Careers Ambassador Dr Nadine Leder explains how a recent research project showcases the untapped potential of … Continue ReadingUnlocking the untapped potential of repair cafés

  Herefordshire Council has launched kerbside collections of batteries and small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) items this week. … Continue ReadingHerefordshire Council launches kerbside WEEE collections

  Two men have been ordered to pay over £313,000 as part of a proceeds of crime judgement for their … Continue ReadingTwo men ordered to pay £313,000 for running illegal tyre waste site

  The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to the operators of a proposed landfill site in Exeter, following … Continue ReadingEnvironment Agency grants permit for Exeter landfill site

  An independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape recommends allowing regulators to issue fines for minor waste offences without going … Continue ReadingWaste fines could be issued without going through Court system

  WRAP launches a free-to-use tool for local authorities to complete their written assessment in line with Simpler Recycling legislation. … Continue ReadingWRAP launches tool to help councils comply with Simpler Recycling