The UK Government, led by Robbie Moore, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Water and Rural Growth, has today (25 April) announced a revised timeline for the launch of a nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by October 2027.This scheme, which … Read More
Author Archives: Stephanie Anjos
Three essential elements to accelerating UK recycling rates
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, explores the latest quarterly Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) data and discusses the pivotal role that communication, engagement and education continue to play in increasing collection volumes and influencing recycling rates.According to recent data published … Read More
New emissions reporting scheme for European datacentres approved
As the power demanded by datacentres escalates, accurate data on the industry’s collective carbon footprint is vital if we are to decarbonise the digital economy.The European Commission has given the go ahead for a new, mandatory reporting programme which will … Read More
Greening the software lifecycle: DevOps as a sustainability catalyst
From streaming services to productivity apps, software powers our world. But this convenience comes with a hidden environmental cost. DevOps, the practice of streamlining software development and operations, potentially holds the key to unlocking greener, more sustainable software products across … Read More
Microsoft injects $1.5 billion into UAE’s G42
Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, a leading AI company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The partnership aims to advance AI solutions using Microsoft’s Azure platform across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. The agreement, … Read More
UK households discard 90 billion pieces of plastic annually, survey shows
The survey found that UK households throw away an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic weekly, 60 pieces per household. Snack packaging (699,932 pieces) and fruit and veg packaging (697,085 pieces) were the most commonly counted plastic items. 58% of … Read More
Plastic Overshoot Day projected to occur on 5 September
The report found there has been a 7.11% rise in plastic waste since 2021. Over one third of plastic will be mismanaged at the end of its life, which amounts to 68.6 million tonnes with a global average of 28kg … Read More
The landscape of green policies ahead of the 2024 election
Since January, independent think tank Green Alliance, which is focused on political leadership for the environment, has been running monthly Election Countdown webinars where a range of panellists, including lobby journalists and industry organisations, have been discussing the interplay of … Read More
UK quantum computing ambitions need a ‘pro-innovation’ regulatory approach akin to AI
The UK government is being urged to take a light touch when regulating quantum technologies, with the Regulatory Horizons Council recommending a ‘pro-innovation’ approach akin to that in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. In a new report, the RHC called … Read More
Environment Agency introduces new charges for regulating waste shipments
The Environment Agency said the new system was agreed in consultation with industry and will support a sustainable regulatory system that increases compliance and reduces delays in processing notifications. Movements of certain waste to some destinations are subject to stricter … Read More
Europe’s clean power sources on a record roll in early 2024
A record 60% of Europe’s electricity was powered by clean energy sources in the opening two months of 2024, driven by strong year-on-year growth in hydro, solar and wind generation and a rebound in nuclear power production. Total clean electricity … Read More
Scotland’s 2030 climate goals are “no longer credible”, CCC says
The Climate Change Committee has said it no longer believes that the Scottish government will meet its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%.The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act … Read More