Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.
202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
Global
How Can Public Policy Advance The Composting Industry?
State and federal policies and programs with potential to advance development of needed processing infrastructure are highlighted.
BioCycle · 11 Apr 2023
Global
Connections: Beef, Take 2
While beef will always be classified as red meat, its environmental impact varies based on multiple factors.
BioCycle · 11 Apr 2023
Global
Compost Jax In Jacksonville
Compost Jax accepts pre and postconsumer vegetative food waste and bakery products, dairy products, agricultural and forestry waste, yard trimmings, BPI-certified compostable foodservice ware and liner bags, soiled paper, pizza boxes and more.
BioCycle · 11 Apr 2023
Global
Abound Food Care Spreads Its Wings
The organization celebrated its 10-year anniversary in November 2022 and continues to innovate new solutions including the use of self-sustaining solar powered freezer containers as part of an emergency meal program used by municipalities to both prepare for disasters and supplement programs to support community members facing food insecurity.
BioCycle · 11 Apr 2023
Global
U.S. EPA Releases Latest AD Of Food Waste Infrastructure Report
In early April, the U.S. EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Division released the findings of its survey conducted in 2021 of operators of anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities that accept food waste in the U.S.
BioCycle · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Glamox switches to recycled aluminium
Glamox has announced that it has started to switch from using virgin aluminium to recycled aluminium in its luminaires as […]
Recolight · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Synergy Creativ launches reconditioned lighting service
Hertfordshire-based commercial lighting firm Synergy Creativ has become the latest UK firm to launch a dedicated reconditioned lighting service. Dubbed […]
Recolight · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Tamlite urges action on lighting energy regulations
Accelerating investment in energy efficiency is essential if the UK’s commercial property sector is to meet the strengthened Minimum Energy […]
Recolight · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Jane Aldridge - Nestlé UK
Nestle UK media · 11 Apr 2023
Council news
Apply and request - middlesbrough.gov.uk
Middlesbrough Council · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Budding York artist wins school recycling competition
A pupil from Osbaldwick Primary Academy is celebrating, after winning a creative art competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Launched in November in partnership with City of York Council, the initiative aimed to raise awareness of the importance of recycling among primary-aged pupils. With the Council having recently expanded kerbside recycling collecti…
Alupro · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
WRAP closes Love Your Clothes campaign
The Waste & Resources Action Programme – WRAP – has ended its Love Your Clothes campaign which it has run for nearly 10 years. Launched in 2014, (see letsrecycle.com story) the campaign aimed to help promote the recycling and reuse of clothing as well as promoting messages around purchases and clothes usage. It marked a … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Earth Day 2023: Collaborating towards a circular economy
We discuss how businesses and regulatory bodies can work together in collaboration to create a circular economy.
The Furniture Recycling Group · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
POPs: What do they mean for recycling?
We discuss persistent organic pollutants and the impact on waste management in the UK.
The Furniture Recycling Group · 11 Apr 2023
Global
ESWET’s warmest welcome to Scheuch, a New Member
We are thrilled to welcome our new Full Member! Scheuch Group To know more about our current 37 members, please...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
News in brief (11/04/23)
With news on: Opening date set for Keynsham HWRC; Burnley council installs RCV software system; WRA calls for higher wood targets; Axil records £20m revenue growth; and, Ekman hires Keir as purchasing manager Opening date set for Keynsham HWRC Bath and North East Somerset council has announced that its new £39.1 million “reuse and recycling … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
Food waste tops LARAC concerns in consistency delay
The local authority recycling officers group, LARAC, has voiced its concerns about the delays to publication of the government’s plans for consistent waste and recycling collections by local authorities. In particular it has highlighted a need to prepare for proposed mandatory food waste collections in England from 2025, although this is seen by some as … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2023
Industry news
New Potato-LITE project to minimise tillage intensity - PepsiCo UK
PepsiCo UK stories · 11 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Spectrum statement
The government’s spectrum statement sets out how we will maximise the overall value of spectrum use to the UK, while supporting wider policy objectives.
GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2023
Policy & government
UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy
A new policy framework to drive deployment and adoption of 5G and advanced wireless connectivity; and the government's 6G strategy for the UK.
GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2023
Council news
Local Plan - Cheshire West and Chester Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council · 11 Apr 2023
Global
ThisIsZeroWaste: International Day of Zero Waste
Check out our #ThisIsZeroWaste campaign to learn more about zero waste solutions, and tag your local officials: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 10 Apr 2023
Council news
My Services - selfassessment.eastherts.gov.uk
East Hertfordshire Council · 10 Apr 2023
Industry news
Primark Opens Its First Store In Romania, Its 15th International Market - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 10 Apr 2023
Industry news
Greggs and Children’s Cancer North celebrate 40 year fundraising partnership - Greggs Corporate
Greggs corporate media · 10 Apr 2023
Council news
My Services - Exeter City Council
Exeter Council · 10 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council: Red Hill Waste Management Facility - Waste Authority WA
WA Waste Authority · 9 Apr 2023
Industry news
Altilium Metals featured in the Guardian Newspaper
The Guardian came to visit our Battery Recycling Technology Centre and we showed them our approach to supply a domestic, sustainable anode and cathode raw material from old electric vehicle batteries. At our scale-up line we are the only company in the UK recovering technology metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese required for [...]
Altilium news · 9 Apr 2023
Industry news
Embodied Carbon: - UK Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council · 9 Apr 2023
Industry news
Bradley Greenwood appointed Bunting’s European Sales Manager
The appointment of Bradley Greenwood as Bunting’s European Sales Manager is in response to continued sales growth in magnetic separation, metal detection, and technical magnetics. Bradley heads up a sales team and representative network covering the whole of Europe. As Bunting’s European Sales Manager, Bradley is overseeing the continued growth of sales in magnetic separation,...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Crackdown on fly-tipping continues with new grants for councils
£775,000 to be spent on schemes across England
GOV.UK · 7 Apr 2023
Industry news
CDE brings C&D waste recycling opportunities to Ireland at CQMS’23
CDE, a leading supplier of wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, announces plans to exhibit at CQMS’23 when it returns to Molloy’s Quarry in Tullamore on 21st – 22nd April. The show, which coincides with Ireland’s ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ on 21st April, will see CDE will be showcasing its latest...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Apr 2023
Industry news
Easter Hot Cross Bun Recipe
A classic hot cross bun recipe for Easter to enjoy with family and friends. Try substituting dried fruit for any fresh fruit that needs using.
City Harvest London · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
We’re recruiting!
Repair Cafe Wales is growing! We're seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our team. The role is home working, 2.5 days per week. To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to Phoebe Brown phoebe@repaircafewales.org by 5pm Friday 21st April Read more about the role below: Bookkeeper/ Administrator Location Home working ...
Repair Cafe Wales · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
UKGBC Launches 2025 Strategy to accelerate change towards critical 2030 date - UK Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
UKGBC responds to CCC housing report - UK Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
‘Flooded’ football shirts and York’s solar ‘living lab’: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, a solar 'lviing lab' at a British university, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Apr 2023
Council news
Bulky waste collections - Sunderland City Council
Sunderland Council · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
In The Loop
Recycling is a vital part of the circular economy which is about reducing waste by keeping things in use as long as possible. When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.
Recycle for Greater Manchester · 6 Apr 2023
Industry news
Awards for Excellence 2023 finalists announced
The list of finalists for the 2023 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management has been revealed, and this year includes businesses, individuals, teams, and local authorities from across the UK. The winners will be announced at a luncheon on Thursday 11 May at The Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Awards recognise innovation, dedication … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2023