Organics

Analysis of 13 national strategies and 18 bio-based frameworks reveals two policy agendas running in parallel but rarely intersecting, costing billions in lost value.

The trade body warns the UK is the only G7 nation without a national bioeconomy plan, and points to research valuing a 30 per cent switch to biomass feedstock at up to £204 billion a year.

Company also announces construction of an anaerobic digestion plant in Northumberland and expanded lithium battery recycling capacity in Northamptonshire.

Chalmers University researchers find gasification produces synthetic methanol at up to 46 per cent lower cost than combustion routes favoured by EU regulation.

The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP have updated Runa's Clause, a contractual tool to measure, reduce and report food waste across supply chains.

Government response to the industrial emissions consultation commits to bringing small waste incinerators, non-waste anaerobic digestion and carbon capture under a modernised environmental permitting framework, with detailed proposals to follow in 2026.

A 16-month trial funded by a £1.9m Innovate UK grant used AI to identify surplus on Nestle production lines and match it in real time with demand from FareShare and Company Shop Group.

A new report from BB-REG-NET confirms that certified biodegradable plastics must pass mandatory ecotoxicity testing before reaching the market, addressing questions raised by the UK Government about their environmental safety.

Environmental network outlines dual-budget EPR model and interim circularity fund ahead of EU Circular Economy Act.

Consultation response confirms time-and-materials charging scheme takes effect from 3 February 2026

New research hub consolidates 16 years of materials-led work across making, design and partnerships in the South West

Over half of Welsh local authorities now meet 70 per cent statutory target following largest annual increase since 2015-16

BB-REG-NET framework proposes seven additional impact categories for Life Cycle Assessment