This report, commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland and produced by our Senior Consultant Daniel Whittaker alongside Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR), identifies potential circular economy opportunities for increasing economic and environmental benefits in the Scottish construction sector. The initial scope of the report: Identified materials and products with the highest [...]

This report was submitted as Eunomia’s response to the UK Government consultation Proposals to ban the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products in the UK and call for evidence on other sources of microplastics entering the marine environment.  The report draws on evidence from research Eunomia [...]

This video is a recording of the third of three Fire Prevention Plan webinars presented by Eunomia during March 2017. In this session, Peter Jones puts questions to Eunomia planning and permitting expert Sophie Crosswell and waste operations senior consultant Emma Tilbrook, with the aim of explaining how to make [...]

This study examines the potential for the deployment of electricity storage technologies and demand management measures in the Tees Valley. As the UK transitions further towards a low carbon future, the energy system will need to change. New, flexible technologies are needed that can control, absorb and release energy to [...]

This guide commissioned by Resource London and London Environment Directors Network (LEDNET) was launched at the London Conference on Thursday 16th March 2017 by Sue Harris from LEDNET and Eunomia authors Joe Papineschi and Rob Gillies. The guide identifies a number of areas in which London Boroughs can work more [...]

This video is a recording of the second of three Fire Prevention Plan webinars presented by Eunomia during March 2017. In this session, Peter Jones puts questions to Eunomia planning and permitting expert Sophie Crosswell and experienced firefighter Phil Pinches, with the aim of explaining how to make a fire [...]

In this report, prepared jointly with Resource Media, we analyse recycling data from around the world to understand which countries really lead the municipal waste recycling league table. Some eye-catching headline recycling rates are reported in the media, but the basis on which rates are calculated can vary considerably. In [...]

This video is a recording of the first of three Fire Prevention Plan webinars presented by Eunomia during March 2017. Eunomia planning and permitting expert Sophie Crosswell explains the main requirements of a fire prevention plan for a waste operator, and the possible benefits of early adoption. She explains: why [...]

This study commissioned by environmental charity Fidra explores potential options for reducing emissions of pre-production plastics; and makes recommendations as to which options should be adopted, and who should take the lead on their implementation. Current efforts to reduce emissions of pre-production plastics are led by industry bodies and NGOs. [...]

In addition to updating the picture for the 11 “Northern Cluster” countries covered in the 10th issue, Eunomia’s 11th edition of the Residual Waste Infrastructure Review examines the implications of Brexit uncertainties for residual waste treatment in the UK. Since Issue 10 in May 2016, reductions in residual waste and the [...]