24 October 2019
The Basel Convention Secretariat has enlisted the support of Resource Futures to support the Ghanaian government in addressing the challenges posed by plastics waste. The initiative is funded by Norad as part of the Norwegian Development Assistance Program on Marine Litter and Microplastics. The initial phase of the project involves developing a toolkit for conducting plastics …
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Read more27 August 2019
Department for International Trade appoints Resource Futures for UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai As construction begins on the eye-catching UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Department for International Trade has tasked independent environmental consultancy, Resource Futures, to lead a team to explore decommissioning possibilities. Resource Futures, with a team that includes Construction Scotland …
Read more5 March 2019
Community RePaint, run by Resource Futures, celebrated 25 years of paint recycling in 2018. The network of paint reuse schemes, which was founded in 1993 as a small pilot project in Leeds and is now solely sponsored by Dulux, has diverted over 5.5 million litres of paint from the waste stream across the UK – …
Read more12 February 2019
Founder and former CEO, Jane Stephenson will take up the role of Chair of Resource Futures, while David Lerpiniere joins the Executive Team as Head of Waste, Resources and Development, spearheading the organisation’s work with Local Authorities and development internationally. Jane Stephenson, who leaves her position as Business Development Director, will guide Resource Futures’ …
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Read more19 December 2018
In December, the Resource Futures team in Edinburgh officially settled into their new office at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI), situated right in the heart of the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. Resource Futures is proud to join a host of other resident organisations such as the Sustainable Scotland Network, Scottish Carbon Capture …
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Read more15 November 2018
A new and innovative furniture reuse cooperative in Glasgow has been recognised by the First Minister for bringing the benefits of reuse and repair to housing associations and social landlords across the city. Total Homes Co-op launched its Void Clearance Service last month. The team saves furniture from house clearances which would otherwise have ended …
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Read more22 October 2018
Resource Futures research underpins Defra public consultation on a ban on plastics straws, cotton bud sticks and drinks stirrers. Today DEFRA announced a public consultation to gather views on the proposals to ban plastic straws, plastic stemmed cotton bud sticks and plastic drinks stirrers. Resource Futures was contracted by Defra to produce the preliminary assessment …
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Read more17 October 2018
Resource Futures is proud to be a founding member of the Bristol Green Capital Partnership which has just published its annual review for 2017/18, highlighting its contribution towards a more environmentally sustainable city and celebrating the collaborative approach that Bristol is renowned for. We’re looking forward to working with partners on the priorities set out for …
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Read more4 October 2018
Our Community RePaint Network is 25 years old! We celebrated during Recycle Week 2018 with a wealth of local and national publicity: #RePaint25. The Community RePaint network was formed in 1993. The potential for the network was first realised in 1992 during a pilot project in Leeds. It was called the Waste Wagon project, and …
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Read more16 July 2018
16 July 2018
A new report by Resource Futures for WRAP Cymru and the Welsh government sets out a road map for a transformative shift in the way Wales deals with waste, through increasing reuse, and what this could mean for the environment and economy.
14 June 2018
14 June 2018
Improving resource efficiency and reducing the negative impacts of plastics on the environment is a complex issue and demands specific actions which recognise the wide range of contexts in which plastics are used and their life cycles, says a new report.
7 May 2018
7 May 2018
Resource London and Peabody Housing are working in partnership to look at the barriers to recycling in purpose-built flats in dense urban areas and to find solutions.
7 February 2018
7 February 2018
Resource London and Peabody are working in partnership to examine barriers to recycling in purpose-built flats in dense urban areas and identify solutions to improve recycling rates in the capital.
7 October 2017
7 October 2017
Our Principal Consultant, David Lerpiniere, has recently been involved in developing the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Marine Litter Report.
7 October 2017
Our work on the Cartons Collections Guidance forms part of WRAP’s work towards greater consistency says Ed Cook, Senior Consultant at Resource Futures, a key element being that all households will be able to recycle a common set of materials.
7 May 2017
7 May 2017
Community RePaint is delighted to announce that it has won ‘Best Community Recycling Initiative at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management. Organised by letsrecycle.com, The Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management recognises and rewards those striving for excellence across the waste, resource and recycling sector.
9 November 2016
9 November 2016
Resource Futures has announced that it has become a Certified B Corp, part of a global movement to redefine success in business, joining nearly 2,000 B Corporations from more than 130 industries in 50 countries using business as a force for good.
6 April 2016
6 April 2016
On its ten-year anniversary as an independent sustainability company, Resource Futures announces its new executive team. Sam Reeve has officially taken up the role of Chief Executive Officer from Jane Stephenson who has become Business Development Director. Supporting Sam are two newly created senior roles: Bethan Jones steps up as Head of Engagement and Communications, whilst Emma Burlow joins as Head of Resource Efficiency.