Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
Tentang Kami | Indonesia - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 23 Feb 2022
Industry news
SEIZING THE BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)
Environmental Industries Commission · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
The Contribution of Recycled and Secondary Materials to Total Aggregates Supply in Great Britain - 2020 Estimates - Mineral Products Association
Mineral Products Association · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Liverpool City Region residents urged to Recycle Right
A new campaign has been launched across the Liverpool City Region reminding residents how to make the most of their recycling. Don’t Treat us Like Rubbish is part of Recycle Right, an initiative led by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority, MRWA to help improve recycling rates across the city region. The new campaign is reminding - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Essex to debate changes to Indaver’s Rivenhall project
European waste management company Indaver says it does not believe it has an obligation to re-apply for planning permission for its Rivenhall project after dropping plans for a paper recycling facility. Indaver’s proposal will be discussed this week (25 February) by Essex county council when it meets to consider the ‘integrated waste management facility’ (IWMF) … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Indonesia (English) - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Rochdale fines residents for using rogue operators
Rochdale council has announced two separate fines for residents who use unlicensed waste operators, where it said the waste removed was later found to be fly-tipped. The first fine was announced by the council on 11 February. Rochdale council said Claire Bezzina formerly of Westminster Street, Rochdale, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Policy & government
Housing statistics 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021
These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021.
GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Ikuti berita terbaru CCEP Indonesia - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Recycleye recognised for circular economy potential
Following our success at the Circular Challenge Urban Lab in 2021, we are proud to have been awarded the goCircular Pass by TheCircularLab. TheCircularLab is the first open innovation centre for the circular economy in Europe, created by Ecoembes in 2017. This seal is awarded to start-ups considered to have the greatest potential to contribute to the transition...
Recycleye news · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Morrisons and Salvation Army in textile recycling deal
The Salvation Army and Morrisons have partnered to trial a ‘drop and shop’ in-store collection scheme for textiles. The first point was launched earlier this month at the Wednesbury store in the West Midlands, enabling customers to drop off donations before doing their shopping. The scheme will be expanded to more stores later this year, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
All articles by Imen Bliwa - Just Style
Just Style · 22 Feb 2022
Council news
Declarations of interest by Councillor Lauren Mitchell, 2 July 2025 - 13 July 2026 - Ashfield District Council
Ashfield Council · 22 Feb 2022
Global
Reshaping the concept of residues – WtE and architecture
The relationship between Waste-to-Energy and architecture is longstanding and full of mutual success. All over the world, many plants have...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
City Harvest charity video shortlisted for Smiley Award
The post City Harvest charity video shortlisted for Smiley Award appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Global plastics lifecycle ‘far from circular’, OECD says
The current global plastics lifecycle is “far from circular”, according to a report published today (22 February) by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade, the OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, including the UK. According to the report, ‘Global Plastics … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Obituary: Tony McCluskey, Biffa Waste Services
The death has been announced of Tony McCluskey, a former senior manager of Biffa Waste Services. Mr McCluskey passed away on February 15 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford at the age of 92. Recalling his former colleague, Richard Biffa said: “Tony joined Biffa in the 1970s from Curtis in Oxford. At that time our … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Policy & government
HMRC Sustainability Report
This report records progress made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and its agency, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), against the environment targets contained in the Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) and social sustainability initiatives.
GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Producer groups warn against tax on DRS deposits
A group of associations representing beverage producers have written to Defra minister Joe Churchill, urging her to ensure VAT is not placed on deposit return scheme (DRS) deposits. The letter comes after the DRS rollout in Scotland has been delayed indefinitely, which circular economy minister Lorna Slater put partly down to a “lack of clarity” … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
Policy & government
Local government, climate change and the environment
This collection brings together information for local councils on climate change and the environment.
GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2022
Policy & government
Leicester company’s recycling failure leads to charity payment
Company pays £17,600 to Bradgate Park Trust’s Jubilee Woodland project.
GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
O-I to invest €64 million in French glass manufacturing facilities - Glass International
Glass International · 22 Feb 2022
Global
Global Plastics Outlook - OECD
OECD — Environment · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
When little ‘Biffa Bill’s’ birthday dreams came true - Biffa
Biffa · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Revealed: UK shipped more than 10,000 tonnes of banned pesticides overseas in 2020
The post Revealed: UK shipped more than 10,000 tonnes of banned pesticides overseas in 2020 appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 22 Feb 2022
Industry news
Brexit: Implications for Waste and Resources Legislation - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)
Environmental Industries Commission · 21 Feb 2022
Research & science
The Digital Competence Framework for Consumers - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu
EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Aviation fuel to be made from waste-derived CO2 in Portugal
One of Europe’s first synthetic eFuel production units for aviation could be implemented at LIPOR’s energy recovery plant near Porto, Portugal, with Veolia as a partner. The fuel project sees Portuguese waste management company LIPOR team up with renewable hydrocarbon venture P2X Europe and Veolia to launch feasibility studies for an industrial-scale power-to-liquid facility at … Read More The …
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
The different types of healthcare waste and how to dispose of them
Since the 1990 Environmental Protection Act, the UK has had designated waste streams (“the life cycle of waste from its source up until and including its eventual disposal”) for medical materials, devised to make sure the specific subtypes of objects are properly separated from each other. As such, this article will explain why segregation is necessary, and how to dispose of important items in …
Bywaters · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Agency consults on permit variations at Walleys Quarry
The Environment Agency today (21 February) launched a consultation on its draft decision to vary permitting conditions at the Walleys Quarry landfill site near Newcastle-under-Lyme. Originally it had not intended to consult on the application because the changes were technical in nature. But it now says that “subsequent developments at the site meant that we … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Grundon raises a charity cuppa for Brew Monday
The post Grundon raises a charity cuppa for Brew Monday appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 21 Feb 2022
Council news
Click and Collect recycling containers - Colchester City Council
Colchester Council · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Wood Recyclers’ Association Gains CPD Approval
The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to announce that our meetings, workshops and events can now be used towards Continuing Professional Development for our members. The WRA has been accredited by The CPD Certification Service, meaning our first quarterly members’ meeting of 2022, which takes place on 9th March, will be worthy of CPD […]
Wood Recyclers Association · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Increased pressure on forests after peace agreements in Colombia
Periods of political conflict and peace in Colombia have been shown to lessen and increase deforestation, due to fluctuations in agricultural practices.
Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Jamal Edwards, Thank You
The post Jamal Edwards, Thank You appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 21 Feb 2022
Policy & government
ST5 6DH, Walleys Quarry Ltd: environmental permit draft decision advertisement - EPR/DP3734DC/V003
View the draft decision for Walleys Quarry Ltd for Walleys Quarry Landfill Site, Newcastle under Lyme.
GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
OPINION: ‘Podback: A blueprint for hard-to-recycle products’
Kat Rowland, consultant at Eunomia, explores what can be learnt from the roll-out of Podback, the coffee pod recycling service supported by the consultancy, in certain local authority areas. OPINION: The UK Government has set ambitious municipal recycling targets – in line with those of the EU – of 55% by 2025, 60% by 2030 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2022
Policy & government
Home - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Eurostat news · 21 Feb 2022
Global
UNEA 5.2 Green Tent Event: Protecting Earth Protectors – 28 February – Online
UNEA 5.2 Green Tent Event: Protecting Earth Protectors How to ensure that environmental defenders can play their role freely and safely 28 […]
European Environmental Bureau · 21 Feb 2022
Industry news
Details of Serco’s £118m Lambeth deal emerge
Outsourcing firm Serco’s recycling, waste collection, and street cleansing services deal with the London borough of Lambeth could be worth an eventual £277 million, a contract award notice published this month shows. Lambeth agreed to award Serco the contract, which began on 1 October 2021, in February 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story). While the initial six-year … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2022