The Intersection of Bitcoin and the Gig Economy
.The way we work has been changing faster than ever before with the explosive growth of the gig economy. The term ‘gig’ was introduced by Jazz musicians sometime around the…
Sites allowed to temporarily exceed storage limits for certain wastes
The Environment Agency will allow sites in England to temporarily exceed their permitted storage limits for certain wastes. The Environment Agency launched the Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) following calls…
New textiles EPR assessment service launches
Textile Extended Producer Responsibility Impact Assessment service designed to help producers prepare for textile regulations in the EU launches. The service allows producers to track upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility…
Scottish EfW facility treats 1 million tonnes of waste
The Millerhill Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre (RERC) has announced it has treated one million tonnes of non-recyclable waste. The facility in Edinburgh, which is operated by FCC Environment,…
Building a circular economy for workwear
John Twitchen FCIWM, Founder of Stuff4Life, explains how his new social enterprise is working to build a circular economy for workwear. Achieving net zero and reducing carbon emissions is…
Top 5 Reasons to Get Certified in Blockchain, AI, or Fintech Today
The continuous evolution of the job market with the arrival of emerging technologies has created opportunities as well as challenges. You could no longer rely on a traditional degree only…
Family to pay £50,000 for storing illegal material on Skegness site
Two brothers and their father were ordered to pay over £50,000 by a judge after failing to comply with an environmental permit. Between June 2015 and April 2017, the…
How the humble fly can make future food systems more circular
CIWM Early Careers Ambassador Emma Copley, Senior Waste Consultant at WSP, explores what the food of the future may look like and how organic waste management can play a…
Over 50 councils recieve £1.2 million to tackle chewing gum litter
Over 50 councils across the UK will receive a share of £1.2 million to tackle chewing gum litter. The grants, provided by the UK Government and environmental charity Keep…
The Role of Bitcoin in National Reserves
The emergence of Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency has been nothing short of revolutionary. The decentralized cryptocurrency has proved that it is possible to make payments without relying on conventional fiat…