Darrel Moore

Scientists say a new chemical recycling method could convert everyday plastic waste into key ingredients used in cancer medicines, potentially reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.

24th December 2025 The European Union is planning stricter controls on plastic imports, including tougher documentation requirements, as it

30th March 2026 Global waste generation is projected to increase dramatically over the coming decades, driven by urbanisation, population

30th March 2026 The Scottish Government has published a draft strategy outlining plans to transition the country towards a circular economy, as

30th March 2026 A farmer in North Yorkshire has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting to operating an illegal waste site on his land.

8th June 2026 Listen to this article 4 min Climate communicators risk overwhelming people or placing too much guilt on

15th June 2026 Irish consumers recycled a record 21.1 million electronic and electrical waste items in 2025, but Ireland still fell short of the EU's e-waste collection target, according to new data from WEEE Ireland.

Listen to this article 3 min The UK could face a shortage of recycled aluminium needed for key industries unless it rapidly expands domestic collection, sorting and processing capacity, Make UK has warned.

16th June 2026 Listen to this article 3 min Circular economy policies are failing to make full use of bio-based materials

Listen to this article 2 min The UK government has said it intends to publish its delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan “soon”, but has not given a firm publication date.