Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.
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Council news
Archived News: Spring into Easter with recycling and waste - Big Blue Door
North Kesteven Council · 27 Mar 2023
Industry news
Government-funded deep sea mining research vessel confronted by Indigenous activists
Greenpeace International has challenged a UK Royal Research Vessel in peaceful protest as it returned to Costa Rica from a 7-week long expedition to areas of the Pacific Ocean targeted for deep sea mining. One Greenpeace activist scaled the side of the vessel to unfurl a banner reading “Say No to Deep Sea Mining”, while […]
Greenpeace UK · 27 Mar 2023
Industry news
Recycling Room - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 27 Mar 2023
Industry news
Packaging Compliance - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 27 Mar 2023
Industry news
WEEE Compliance Scheme - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 26 Mar 2023
Council news
Castle Point Plan - Your Community, Your Views - Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Council · 26 Mar 2023
Industry news
Dashboard | Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 25 Mar 2023
Council news
Request waste or recycling containers - Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council · 25 Mar 2023
Industry news
Plastic Packaging Tax increases in-line with CPI
The post Plastic Packaging Tax increases in-line with CPI appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 25 Mar 2023
Industry news
Primark’s Packaging Optimization Program Wins At Supply Chain Excellence Awards - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 25 Mar 2023
Council news
Alcohol and Entertainment Licences - St Albans City and District Council
St Albans Council · 25 Mar 2023
Council news
Book your vehicle compliance check - Wolverhampton Council
Wolverhampton Council · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
Three Rivers tops 2021/22 recycling table
Three Rivers district council was the best local authority in England at recycling in 2021/22, figures published today (24 March) show. The council’s household waste recycling rate rose from 63.1% in financial year 2020/21 to 63.5%, according to data from the waste statistics team at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
#SustyTalk Live: Upcircle’s Anna Brightman and Bird and Blend Tea’s Krisi Smith on embracing the circular economy
Bird and Blend Tea’s co-founder Krisi Smith and Upcircle’s co-founder Anna Brightman join edie on the SustyTalk sofa, sponsored by Persefoni, to discuss how brands can be disruptive and embrace closed-loop models, products and services.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
Richmondshire to mix glass, cans and plastics
Richmondshire district council has announced changes to its kerbside recycling collections which will see glass collected together with cans and plastic from 1 April. Currently, glass is placed in a green box with a divider to separate it from plastics and cans, while some residents have a separate glass box. Paper is collected in a … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2023
Global
ISWA’s Women of Waste Task Force host panel on just growth and transition in the informal sector
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
Moravia Cans a.s.
The post Moravia Cans a.s. appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
England’s recycling rate sees marginal rise
England’s recycling rate in 2021/22 rose by just 0.3 percentage points compared to the last financial year, moving from 43.8% to 44.1%. The delayed figures come in data released today (24 March 2023) by the waste statistics team at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). While the small rise will be … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Gen-C welcomes PowerHeat to new CHP partnership, the Energy+ Alliance
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Gen-C welcomes PowerHeat to new CHP partnership, the Energy+ Alliance Stand B503, World Biogas Expo 2023, 29-30 March, NEC, Birmingham Gas engine upgrade specialist Gen-C will welcome PowerHeat as the latest member of a brand-new CHP partnership, the Energy+ Alliance, on stand B503 at the World Biogas Expo. Joining the likes…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
Vehicle news in brief (24/03/2023)
With news on electric RCVs for Enfield; Lower emissions in Dover; New look for Gloucester’s collection fleet; and SFS chosen again for Spelthorne. Enfield receives first electric Renault RCV Enfield London borough council has received the first of four Renault electric refuse collection vehicles which are being delivered this year after extensive road trials in … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
Biffa acquires Total Recycling Services
Biffa has announced the acquisition of Darlington-based industrial waste business Total Recycling Services (TRS), as it looks to expand its reach in the North East. Biffa explained that the acquisition for an undisclosed fee aligns with its strategy for growth in the industrial waste sector, particularly in the North-East where it previously had no presence. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2023
Policy & government
HP18 0QN, FCC Recycling (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/UP3734HT/V005
View the permit issued for Greatmoor Energy from Waste Facility, Aylesbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2023
Global
32 European associations urge the EU to adopt rules to calculate chemically recycled content in plastics
Manufacturers, converters and users of plastic products or plastics packaging in all sectors are keen to significantly increase the supply…
Plastics Europe · 24 Mar 2023
Council news
Planning Policy - Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Council · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
ABF - Anti-fraud Policy - Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods news · 24 Mar 2023
Industry news
The Newsroom - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
Food waste reduction strategies for businesses: Partnering with Keenan Recycling for a greener future
In this rapidly evolving world, addressing environmental challenges has become a priority for businesses and individuals. As a leading nationwide commercial food waste collection service, Keenan Recycling understands the pressing need for innovative food waste solutions in the UK. We are committed to making a lasting difference by offering cutting-edge and efficient services to all […] The post…
Keenan Recycling · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
DESNZ launch the GGSS Mid-Scheme Review consultation
DESNZ launch the GGSS Mid-Scheme Review consultation The Mid-Scheme Review of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) was launched today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The eight-week consultation will address a number of items, including proposals to extend the scheme’s application deadlines, maintenance of current tariff guarantee and commissioning deadlines,… The post…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
The government isn’t rising to the IPCC’s challenge, but the climate movement will
We’re winning the argument on climate change, but still losing the battle on the ground. It’s time for a new approach.
Greenpeace UK · 23 Mar 2023
Council news
Paying your council tax - Shropshire Council
Shropshire Council · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
What is sportswashing and why is it such a big problem?
Polluting companies and dodgy governments are trying to clean up their image by buying teams and sponsoring tournaments. We shouldn't let them get away with it.
Greenpeace UK · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
Six steps to managing e-waste
SPONSORED CONTENT: Praveen Shankar, EY UK&I Technology's media and telecommunications market leader, explains how tech companies can help drive the circular economy by reducing e-waste.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Mar 2023
Policy & government
Budget 2021: Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
Tax policy announcements at Budget 2021.
GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
DESNZ consult on GGSS Mid-Scheme Review – more information to follow!
The Mid-Scheme Review of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) was launched today (23 March 2023) by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The consultation will run for eight weeks till 18 May. The mid-scheme review seeks views on a number of topics, including: A proposed extension to the scheme to March…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
Waste or council site sought for peat substitute project
Local authorities and waste management companies are being invited to take part in research work to find a substitute for peat in compost. The invitation comes from the Community Interest Company, Sizzle, which has secured £320,000 for the work from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Peat will be banned from sale in England in 2024. Now, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
Nationwide TV campaign launches to tackle WEEE
A nationwide TV advertising campaign aiming to tackle e-waste began yesterday (22 March) when a Recycle Your Electricals advert was aired on ITV and Sky. The advert, which can be seen below, forms part of Recycling Your Electricals’s behaviour change campaign, which aims to reduce the 155,000 tonnes of small electricals discarded every year. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
The Toy Story: Recyclability and Beyond!
The post The Toy Story: Recyclability and Beyond! appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 23 Mar 2023
Industry news
Arrest warrant issued for Cotswolds ‘waste offender’
An arrest warrant has been issued for a “waste offender” who was convicted in his absence last week for running a waste site without a permit in the Cotswolds, the Environment Agency has said. According to a statement from the regulator today (23 March), David Lee, 46, formerly of North Four Shires Stone Farm, Gloucestershire, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2023
Council news
Pay a Penalty Charge Notice (parking ticket) - Torbay Council
Torbay Council · 23 Mar 2023
Council news
Find a car park - Torbay Council
Torbay Council · 23 Mar 2023