Recycling news: 2022

Policy & government Genome edited food crops Genome editing creates the possibility of making more precise alterations in the DNA of food crop plants than existing approaches. This POSTnote: describes genome editing technology; identifies which food crops are currently undergoing editing and why; describes the regulation and registration of genome-edited food crops; discusses issues around trade; and describes stakeholder views about the … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news The waste keeps growing – time for tech to support efficiency In his latest blog, Recycleye CEO Victor Dewulf shares a call to action for the waste management industry. With growing waste volumes and challenges in consumer recycling rates across Europe, now is the time for providers to look for any possible ways of increasing efficiency. The stakes are too high and the possibilities are exciting.... Recycleye news · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news ‘Large number’ of councils concerned about Veolia/Suez deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) received a “large number of complaints” from local authorities expressing competition concerns on Veolia’s proposed takeover of Suez in the UK. Approval for the takeover has already come on the Continent but other country regulators, such as in Australia, are also scrutinising the impact in their own countries before … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Zero Waste Wisdom: Unveiling Practical Solutions for Recycling Plastics The world is facing an ever-increasing plastic waste crisis, with millions of tons of plastic finding its way into landfills and oceans every year. The need for effective solutions to recycle plastics has never been more urgent. In this blog, we will explore practical solutions for recycling plastics, uncovering the wisdom behind zero waste practices.… Zero Waste Week · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Some marine creatures protect each other from climate warming Scientists reveal that some marine species are able to protect others from dangers of climate change by shielding them from heat Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news European sector could help save 300 million tonnes of CO2 The European and UK waste management sectors could help save nearly 300 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) by 2035, according to a study published today (24 January). Carried out by the Switzerland-based Prognos and Netherlands-based CE Delft consultancies, the study was commissioned by European waste management trade association FEAD, European energy from waste … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Embedding circularity An energy-from-waste plant with an outdoor sports center on its roof, Amager Bakke is an inspiration to WAT, as it is integrated into the urban ecosystem. (Credit photo Copenhill Hufton&Crow / ARC) Worn Again Technologies builds on its ambition to develop textile recycling plants integrated into the urban ecosystem. Worn Again Technologies (WAT) and its […] Worn Again Technologies news · 24 Jan 2022 Global FEAD: CO2 emissions in waste-to-energy plants the way forward RECYCLING magazine – 24 January 2022. FEAD full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe’s New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global ESWET’s reaction to the proposed inclusion of Waste-to-Energy in the EU ETS ESWET welcomes the ENVI Committee draft report on the revision of the EU ETS provided that any inclusion of the... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Our Global Retail Services business offers a true end-to-end partnership - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news NBF Brings Back Introduction to Beds Course The National Bed Federation (NBF) has relaunched its popular Introduction to Beds course, a fast-track learning module now freely available for everyone in the bed industry, no matter their role or level of experience. Introduction to Beds is ideal for all individuals joining the bed sector – whether in retail or manufacturing – in sales, […] National Bed Federation · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Environment Agency to consult further on TCM attendance times A consultation on changes to the attendance requirements for technical competent managers (TCMs) on waste sites found most respondents “generally agreed” new guidance was needed. The Environment Agency ran its online consultation for eight weeks from 14 June to 9 August 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story) before publishing the results on Friday (21 January). The consultation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Guernsey reviews waste funding due to losses With a review of how Guernsey’s waste strategy should be funded underway, the Channel Island’s treasury lead says high prices for bin sack stickers could drive “negative behaviours”. Currently, the island’s waste services are funded by a household standing charge and a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ system, which sees residents pay for stickers for bags for residual waste. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news Keep Your Sewage System in Tip-top Condition Have you recently moved into or live at a property not connected to the mains drainage system? Then you will most likely have a septic tank, cesspit or sewage treatment plant. Regularly maintaining your sewage system will save you from future stress and costs. The annual cost of maintenance and repair work will be roughly […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 24 Jan 2022 Industry news ABF Tax Strategy - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 23 Jan 2022 Council news CONNECTING SOUTHAMPTON 134 - Southampton City Council Southampton Council · 22 Jan 2022 Council news Useful Contacts - South Derbyshire District Council South Derbyshire Council · 22 Jan 2022 Industry news Restore Datashred acquires The Shred Centre The post Restore Datashred acquires The Shred Centre appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 22 Jan 2022 Research & science Ferroelectrically augmented contact electrification enables efficient acoustic energy transfer through liquid and solid media - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 22 Jan 2022 Industry news Job Description - FareShare The Felix Project · 22 Jan 2022 Global JOINT STATEMENT: Gas-based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a step in the right direction, though adaptations are needed Cepi and and 9 other European industry sectors call for amendments to the EU Commission’s Taxonomy draft Delegated Act, in order to adequaltely recognise the role of gas power generation and fully benefit from its contribution to a decarbonised and integrated energy system. Read more the full statement Gas–based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Bright Sparks: Are we ready to roll out electric? WHEN Benjamin Franklin headed outside in a thunderstorm to tie a key to a kite string, he kickstarted an age of electricity that would light up the planet. Back in 1752, the idea of how dependent the world would become on the ability to flick a switch for power would surely have blown even his... Skip & Waste Magazine · 21 Jan 2022 Global JOINT STATEMENT: Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators Cepi and and 4 other European cogneration industry sectors call on EU leaders to adapt the EU Taxonomy, a framework to drive finance towards green projects and technologies, so that it is more favourable to cogeneration, or CHP. Read more the full statement Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news 7 wins for the planet in 2021 A roundup of the best Greenpeace victories of the past year. Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022 Policy & government Southwold bathing waters classified as excellent and good 99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news REA welcomes Government backing for Britishvolt gigafactory REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 21 Jan 2022 Council news School Streets - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 21 Jan 2022 Global CO2 Emissions in Waste-to-Energy Plants: The Way Forward GLOBAL RECYCLING – 21 January 2022 FEAD, the EU association representing private waste management companies, expresses full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe’s New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy. […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Scientists discover “giant, rose-shaped” coral reef near Tahiti When French Polynesia experienced a bleaching event in 2019, against the odds, this giant, rose-shaped coral reef survived. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Job Title: Fleet Support Assistant Reporting to: Central London Manager - FareShare The Felix Project · 21 Jan 2022 Council news Well-being and Behaviour - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Merthyr Tydfil Council · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Judgment reserved in Max Recycle and Durham case EXCLUSIVE: Judgment has been reserved in the latest case between the Durham Company (Max Recycle) and Durham county council, on an alleged breach of state aid rules with regards to commercial waste collections. At the heart of the case is the issue of whether using council municipal vehicles to collect trade waste is an unfair … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Presentation slides PR meeting 11 January 2022 The post Presentation slides PR meeting 11 January 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news PR Committee meeting minutes 11 January 2022 The post PR Committee meeting minutes 11 January 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Green veteran John Sauven to step down after 14 years at the helm of Greenpeace UK Greenpeace UK's Executive Director John Sauven is handing over the baton to interim Executive Director Pat Venditti Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news ‘Intensified’ Coventry bin strike to last until March Crews will not collect waste in Coventry until the end of March after the trade union Unite announced this week that strikes were to “intensify”. Workers will now take ‘all-out’ strike action from Monday to Friday each week until 23 March, Unite says. Coventry city council says this means there will be no collections for two months, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news “One of Greenpeace’s great captains” – Greenpeace UK executive director John Sauven to step down after 14 years Sauven oversaw vital campaigns to protect rainforests, stop coal burning and fracking in the UK, kickstart offshore wind, and give oceans the protection they deserve. Programme director Pat Venditti takes over as interim executive director. Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Covanta begins Rookery South operations Covanta has begun operations at the Rookery South energy from waste (EfW) plant in Bedfordshire after a three-year construction phase. Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), the principal contractor on the site, has handed the 545,000 tonnes per year capacity facility over to Covanta’s operations team, who are now responsible for all site-based operations. Veolia, which owns … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Check Your Tech – new campaign aims to cut electrical waste A new campaign has been launched to stop electrical and electronic equipment from going to waste. Recycle Right – an initiative led by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) to boost recycling – is targeting waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) that is hoarded, or incorrectly disposed of, across the Liverpool City Region. Launched in - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 21 Jan 2022 Industry news Defra unveils ‘crackdown’ on waste crime The recycling minister Jo Churchill has today (21 January) unveiled a “crackdown” on waste crime, with proposals put forward in two consultations. According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this forms part of “fresh plans to reform the waste industry”. Waste permits The carrier, broker, dealer consultation will seek views … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022