A new documentary explores the concept of the circular economy and outlines the ‘significant business potential’ available for firms that adopt circular business models.

German investment firm Green Alley Investment has kicked off its annual European circular economy award for start-ups by calling for companies to submit entries by 27 July.

A collection scheme to recycle clean PVC medical waste is being implemented at seven different NHS hospitals across Britain

The Department for Communities and Local Government has delayed ruling on planning permission for an experimental plasma arc gasification facility, stating it was ‘not yet in a position to decide.’

Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings have been named the winners of the nova-Insitute’s Bio-based Material of the Year.

An £18-million fund to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland explore and pioneer ways to develop circular economy has been launched by Zero Waste Scotland.

A complex system of tariffs and duties is holding back innovation and the growth of the circular economy in Europe, says beverage giant Coca-Cola.

Researchers in Japan have found a species of bacteria that can break down PET into ‘basic building blocks’ for creating new plastic products.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a refit at UPM Shotton, ‘Love Your Clothes Bangor’ and Bigbelly in Leeds.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a form of bioconversion that could be used to convert waste gases to biodiesel for transportation.