The government has awarded £22.5 million in funding to five research centres aiming to reduce waste and boost recycling in textiles, electronics, metals, construction and chemicals..https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/government-funds-circular-economy-research-centres/
Definition of Waste Service is closed to all new submissions until at least 1st January 2021
Although on-going submissions will continue to be reviewed by the Definition of Waste team, the service is closed to any new submissions.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/turn-your-waste-into-a-new-non-waste-product-or-material#DOW