WEEE Scotland rebrands as Circulus. Glasgow-based electronic resource management company WEEE Scotland has rebranded as Circulus. Founded 12 years ago, the company has expanded beyond end-of-life recycling into repair, reuse, remanufacturing and lifecycle management, and says the new name reflects that broader role.
Gerry Docherty, managing director, said: “This rebrand is not a change in direction. Our purpose has always been to progress the transition to a circular economy. What’s changed is the scale of the challenge, and the opportunity.” The rebrand was launched at an event in Glasgow on 26 February, attended by representatives from Circular Glasgow, Zero Waste Scotland, the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Investment Bank.
Packaging firm Pact Group has invested in Plan B Circular, the UK textile-to-textile polyester recycler behind Project Re:claim, its joint venture with the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL). The deal aims to scale polyester recycling ahead of EU legislation expected in 2028.
Sixteen international partners led by Danish Technological Institute have launched InFACT, a project to turn household flexible plastic waste such as crisp packets, coffee bags and meat films into new packaging, including food packaging. Less than 15 per cent of this material is currently recycled.