We have created a new model to calculate the cost of dealing with littered items to inform discussions of how the burden of those costs can be shifted from local authorities towards producers under new producer responsibility legislation. The model, produced for WRAP, is a first-of-its kind tool and provides [...]
The UK Government published its eagerly-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy on 19th October 2021. We spoke to our energy specialist Laura Williams who carried out major research into the UK heat pump supply chain and workforce needed for the manufacture and installation of these systems about what this means for [...]
We have carried out new research which has identified key considerations to verify recycled content claims in plastic products to inform actions in support of Canada’s target of achieving at least 50% recycled content in plastic products, where applicable, by 2030. This target aims to extend the life of materials, [...]
Our latest research reveals that using carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology on Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities could be some of the cheapest use of CCUS of any industrial sector, underpinning the UK’s Net Zero strategy, thanks in large part to the location of many facilities close to [...]
Last week, the UK Government has announced new investment in a catch-up programme for the NHS and reform of the adult social care system. From 2023, the programme will be funded by a new, UK-wide 1.25 per cent Health and Social Care Levy, ringfenced for health and social care, and [...]
The UK Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery, with a consultation set to be launched in the autumn. The proposed ban follows plans by Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to do the same and builds on England’s ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds [...]
The United Nations published its Sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report this week which summarised the impact and consequences human activity is having on our climate. As governments, businesses, media and the public react, we asked our Principal Consultant and local Councillor in her corner of Devon, Debbie [...]
The IPCC climate report on Monday (9th August) provided a stark wake-up call for humanity. The window for action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and limit global temperature rises to no more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels is rapidly closing. This grim outlook has made for difficult [...]
Eunomia has completed the acquisition of Collingwood Environmental Planning (CEP), an inter-disciplinary environmental and sustainability consultancy. The acquisition process completed on 28th July. CEP is now wholly owned by Eunomia and becomes part of the Eunomia group. The acquisition strengthens and widens the combined team’s expertise and capacity in a [...]
We have expanded our North America office with the appointment of packaging sustainability specialist Adam Gendell as a Senior Consultant. Adam joins Eunomia following eleven years with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, where he worked with a broad group of leading brand owners, retailers, NGOs, and packaging suppliers on an array [...]