Our Projects
A selected portfolio of case studies demonstrating measurable circular economy outcomes across sectors.
LARAC
Changing the shape of garden and waste collections
The Changing the Shape of Garden Waste Collections research, commissioned by LARAC and undertaken by SOENECS, examined the potential impacts of the UK Government’s proposal to introduce universal free garden waste collections. The study analysed how local authorities currently deliver garden waste services, compared charged and free collection models, and assessed the financial, operational and environmental implications of removing subscription charges.
Webinar presentation
Southend on Sea City Council
Plasticity - Interreg 2 seas programme
The PlastiCity Southend research, delivered by SOENECS as part of the Interreg 2 Seas programme, explored opportunities to increase commercial and industrial plastic recycling and support the transition to a circular economy in Southend-on-Sea. The project worked with local businesses to identify plastic waste streams, assess recycling challenges and develop practical solutions through waste audits, workshops and stakeholder engagement. The research highlighted the need for improved recycling infrastructure, greater collaboration between businesses, and better access to circular economy guidance and training. Its recommendations informed Southend City Council’s Resources, Recycling and Waste Strategy 2025–2035, providing a roadmap to reduce plastic waste, increase recycling rates and embed circular economy principles across the city.
Canary Wharf Group
Circular Economy STRATEGY
Canary Wharf Group commissioned Useful Projects and SOENECS to develop a Circular Economy Action Plan to reduce their virgin resource use and hence avoiding the associated greenhouse gas emissions and other impacts associated with material extraction and production.
Arts Council England
Circular Economy NETWORKS RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT
The report, commissioned by Arts Council England and delivered by SOENECS, explored how circular economy principles could be adopted across the arts and cultural sector through greater collaboration, resource sharing and reuse.
West Midlands
Combined Authority Circular Economy Routemap
The West Midlands Circular Economy Routemap guides the region’s transition to a circular economy, building on best practices, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
SUEZ
Invisible Ocean Pollutants from our Roads Insight Report
SOENECS researched Tyre Wear Particles for SUEZ, revealing their major contribution to microplastic pollution, dubbed the ‘Invisible Ocean Pollutant.’
UK Sport
Apparel Sustainability Baseline
SOENECS assessed the environmental impact of sports apparel for UK Sport, recommending circular practices, material improvements, and low-carbon transport solutions.
Greater Lincolnshire
Circular Economy Evidence Report
SOENECS supported Greater Lincolnshire LEP in creating a regional circular economy framework, driving sustainable growth and net-zero outcomes.
Brighton and Hove City Council
Circular Economy routemap
The council has developed the Circular Economy Routemap to 2035, which promotes the principles of minimizing waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, and protecting natural resources.