In October 2014, Oakdene Hollins celebrated 20 years of quality research and consulting at an event which featured guest speaker, Rt Hon David Lidington, Minister of State for Europe and a panel session chaired by Julie Hill of Green Alliance, as well as talks on remanufacturing in the circular economy, raw materials scarcity and prices, and the future of environmental labelling in Europe. Read the report here.
Read MoreOur Good Practice Manual seeks to harmonise the interpretation of EU Ecolabel regulation. It features case studies, helpful forms and reporting tools and shares the good practice and experience of the EU Ecolabel Competent Bodies. Competent Bodies, applicants and potential applicants will find it useful.
Read MorePrices for critical raw materials, particularly rare earths, spiked in 2011 after the re-emergence of the commodity boom and concerns about resource nationalism. Our analysis shows they still outperformed exchange traded base and precious metals by some margin.
Read More15 key risk factors affecting the development of pipeline projects are examined, ranking their importance over time and across each stage of the supply chain. Our report, available for sale from the International Lead & Zinc Study Group website, will inform future minerals policies and aid in planning new projects.
Read MoreRead the executive summary of this study which provides detailed information on the production, use and trade of the by- products of these four metals. It examines recycling, end-uses, market prices, government regulations and stockpiles, and trade restrictions. The full report is available to buy, as are individual chapters, from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group website.
Read MoreUsing Lean techniques could unlock around £5bn of identified resource efficiency opportunities in the food & drink supply chain. Key recommendations on the most effective strategies can be found in this report.
Read MoreThe transition to a low-carbon economy is a central priority of EU policy, of which supply of critical metals to the energy sector is a vital part. Our report identifies metals which could be a bottle-neck in the supply chain. It recommends strategies, for both government and businesses, to mitigate supply chain risks for key technologies.
Read MoreThis research tracks the flow of critical and valuable raw materials in electrical and electronic products through the UK economy. We identify opportunities to increase recovery and reduce losses of critical raw materials in the UK.
Read MoreIn Sept 2013, Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade called for the European Union to take action on the issue of conflict minerals. Read Oakdene Hollins' assessment of the potential impact of such action on the ICT industry.
Read MoreIn 2010 around £238m-worth of textiles went to waste collection and landfill. Recovering just 10% could unlock revenue of about £24 million. Our report for WRAP gives a snapshot of textile flows for the UK. It highlights opportunities and examines new technologies and the role they could play in allowing reprocessing methods to become commercially viable.
Read MoreIn 2010 around £238m-worth of textiles went to waste collection and landfill. Recovering just 10% could unlock revenue of about £24 million. Our report for WRAP gives a snapshot of textile flows for the UK. It highlights opportunities and examines new technologies and the role they could play in allowing reprocessing methods to become commercially viable.
Read MoreWe summarise results and insights gained from research on repair and reuse. Our research involved private sector companies along the supply chain including OEMs, warranty suppliers, retailers, small and large repair organisations and trade associations.
Read MoreThis think piece sets out to assess the prospects for obtaining minerals from desalination brines. It assesses the quantities of minerals and the economic viability of the process.
Read MoreConsumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact clothing. The potential of closed-loop recycling is a significant part of the debate, as brands and retailers recognise the value of its clear, simple message. This short article gives an overview of the challenges and innovations surrounding closed loop recycling.
Read MoreRoughly 39.2 million corporatewear garments are believed to be consumed each year (around 16,290 tonnes). Around 90% of these are sent to landfill or for incineration. The opportunities to increase both re-use and recycling are examined in this study.
Read MoreA study providing detailed information on the production, use and trade of these four principal metals. Recycling, end-uses, market prices and government regulations such as Reach status, government stockpiles and trade restrictions are also examined.
Read MoreOakdene Hollins believes that lack of evidence in key areas and inaction will lead to continuing uncertainty and risk over critical raw materials. This note outlines key factors and developments and suggests actions to address.
Read MoreThe overall aim of the PAS is to provide a specification that can be adopted by suppliers for producing grades of size-reduced tyre rubber such that potential customers will be assured that they are procuring a material of consistent and verifiable quality.
Read MoreWaste prevention is at the top of the waste hierarchy. A major priority of the coalition government is to move towards a zero waste economy, and an important element of this will be to encourage and increase waste prevention. This review maps and collates the available evidence on business waste prevention.
Read MoreThis module is part of the Level 3 Cross-Cutting Theme reports. It refers to the accompanying Level 2 modules that contain analyses of Approaches, Interventions, Sector Issues and other aspects of the review. This module deals specifically with the aspect of Reuse and Material Use Efficiency as contributors to waste prevention.
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