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Six months on: Vape ban sparks rise in waste fires

Six months on: Vape ban sparks rise in waste fires Six months after the UK’s ban on single-use vapes came into effect, waste management firms are warning that the legislation may be fuelling a new and growing fire hazard. Image credit: Shutterstock The ban, which came into force on 1 June 2025, outlawed the sale […]

ESA: Battery fires reaching ‘epidemic’ levels

ESA: Battery fires reaching ‘epidemic’ levels The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has issued a stark warning that battery fires in the UK’s waste sector have reached “epidemic levels”. Image credit: ESA 2025. In a policy briefing, the ESA called for urgent reform to mandate universal kerbside collections for waste batteries and small electricals. Material Focus […]

UK on Track to Become World’s Largest E-Waste Contributor

Recent studies indicate that the UK is poised to surpass Norway as the world’s largest producer of electronic waste per capita by the end of 2024. Currently, the UK generates approximately 23.9kg of e-waste per person annually. The surge is attributed to increased consumption of electronic devices and insufficient recycling infrastructure. Experts emphasize the need […]

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