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Alarming levels of microplastic pollution revealed by Hampshire chalk stream study Chalk streams – globally rare rivers once known for their gin-clear waters – are being impacted by microparticle pollution to a disturbing extent, according to a new study, seemingly the first to gather this kind of monitoring data about a ...

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The hidden value in EPR reporting data The introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has rattled many industries, with companies concerned about potential cost increases. However, EPR may also present an opportunity to reduce disposal costs or even cash in on some commercial waste. Recycling rebate experts ...

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Applying advanced waste reduction strategies in modern warehousing This article contains sponsored content.
Modern warehouses generate an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of operational waste annually across the UK, with packaging materials accounting for nearly 60% of this total. Traditional recycling approaches, while valuable, only address waste after it has ...

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Scottish wild boar numbers to rise signifcantly over the next 50 years, new model predicts A group of wild boar caught on a trail cam at at Bunloit Estate (image credit: James Hutton Institute)
New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting in the ...

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First CO2 injections mark milestone for Norway’s Longship CCS project Onshore storage tanks at the processing hub in Øygarden (image credit: Ruben Soltvedt)
The first captured CO₂ has been injected into the subsea reservoir – 100km off the west coast of Norway – being used for Longship, the Norwegian government-backed carbon ...

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Comment: Effective waste management in the age of e-waste Investing in the design of modular and repairable electronics extends product lifecycles and reduces the volume of e-waste generated.
By Xavier Hubert, Head of Circular Economy, Global Services & Solutions with contract electronics manufacturer Flex
Responsible management of e-waste is no longer ...

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LPG and its significance for off-grid homes and businesses The Flogas Avonmouth Terminal, repurposed from a former LNG peak-shaving facility. Avonmouth is now the UK’s largest above-ground LPG storage site, future-ready to store bioLPG.
As the UK races towards the 2050 Net Zero target, rural communities risk being left behind. ...

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AI could stop hotels and restaurants wasting food, energy and talent: why aren’t they using... Artificial Intelligence could slash waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout in the hospitality sector – yet many operators are barely scratching the surface, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
The study, published in Sustainable Development, ...

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Indonesia equipped to act after global plastics treaty fails, say report authors Manual waste sorting in Indonesia (image credit: Algi Febri Sugita)
While global leaders failed to agree on whether to stop the growth of plastic production, a group of UK researchers claims a new evidence-backed report gives Indonesia a 26-point plan to ...

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Space-based solar power could significantly advance net zero efforts in Europe Solar panels situated in space could reduce Europe’s requirement for land-based renewable energy by up to 80%, expediting the journey to net zero, according to new research from King’s College London.
The study, published in Joule, analysed the potential of a ...