Europe generates 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year
Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for…
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Europe has a packaging problem, and it’s not the one you think
On Global Recycling Day, it is time to ask why the EU’s landmark packaging regulation is looking in the wrong…
Over half the materials purchase to make Lego bricks come from renewable or recycled sources
Some 52% of the materials purchased to produce Lego bricks in 2025 came from renewable and recycled sources, up from…
Electric vehicle battery recycling market to be worth $87.7 billion by 2032
The global electric vehicle battery recycling market was worth $25.37 billion in 2025, and is set to grow to $87.7…
More than half of consumers admit to recycling less at Christmas
More than half of consumers say that they recycle less at Christmas, due to the ‘overwhelming’ level of waste generated,…
Recycled polyester creates more microplastic particles during washing, study suggests
A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed,…
H&M signs deal with Recover to source recycled cotton
Fashion giant H&M Group has signed a multi-year deal with Recover, a materials science company focused on the development of…
What EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste?
The European Union recycles just over two fifths (42.1%) of all generated plastic packaging waste, according to new Eurostat data….
Ireland set to miss mandatory EU recycling targets, EPA says
Ireland is on course to miss mandatory European Union recycling targets set for 2025, the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
Global EV battery recycling market to grow at a CAGR of 40.8%
The global market for EV battery recycling is set to grow at a CAGR of 40.8% between 2024 and 2035,…