Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Large household items concern as WEEE targets missed Targets for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were missed for the sixth consecutive year in 2022, with a “significant” compliance fee now due. Items covered by the statistics, which were published on 2 March, range from large and small household WEEE – such as fridges and microwaves – to lighting, toys, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Things You Didn’t Know Waste Management Companies Do Discover the surprising services provided by waste management companies that go beyond just waste collection, from sustainability consulting to staff education. Bywaters · 7 Mar 2023 Policy & government 2022 Global Accounts of private registered providers An annual summary of the financial status of private registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Biffa wins Milton Keynes food and garden waste contract Biffa has been awarded a contract for the transfer and treatment of Milton Keynes council’s food and garden waste at a value of £10.3 million. The contract involves the transfer and treatment of food and garden waste resulting from the weekly kerbside collection service deposited by the council’s waste collection contractor. Under the award, Biffa will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Policy & government New funding to support space exploration using Moon resources and nuclear power The UK Space Agency is investing in projects that could revolutionise our ability to journey deeper into space – and even travel to Mars. GOV.UK · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton receives her OBE from Princess Anne ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton receives her OBE from Princess Anne Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association was recognised for her services to the development of the biogas industry in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 She received her OBE from the Princess Royal at an Investiture held at Windsor… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Mar 2023 Policy & government Air & Environment 2023 - Particles - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 7 Mar 2023 Council news Disproportionate burden assessment for the Colchester Economic Growth and Development Strategy - Colchester City Council Colchester Council · 7 Mar 2023 Policy & government Consultation on the English portion of dormant assets funding A consultation to determine the broad social and/or environmental purposes for dormant assets funding in England. GOV.UK · 7 Mar 2023 Global Community Composters Grow Into A Movement Highlights from the 2023 7th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum and Field Day, along with a preview of ILSR’s 2022 Community Composter Census. Part I BioCycle · 6 Mar 2023 Global Four leading associations team up to tackle the EU’s waste implementation gap Recycling Portal – 21 February 2023 – On March 1, FEAD, EURIC, MWE, and CEWEP, four of the most prominent associations in the waste management and recycling sector, joined forces and held a dinner debate with policymakers to address the gap in the implementation of the EU’s waste legislation. The event brought together waste management […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Global Ocean Treaty: how people power helped protect the oceans Under pressure from millions of people around the world, governments finally secured a Global Ocean Treaty. Greenpeace UK · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Fatality at Manchester skip firm after vehicle collision A 42-year-old man died after colliding with an excavator vehicle at an industrial estate on Outram Road, Dukinfield, a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson has said. The spokesperson told letsrecycle.com that officers were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a man on an industrial estate on Outram Road, Dukinfield on 3 March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Tributes paid to man who died after being hit by excavator while working in skip yard A 42-year-old man who was working at an industrial estate in Greater Manchester died after being hit by an excavator vehicle. Hundreds of people took to Facebook to pay tribute to John Graveson following the tragedy in Tameside on Friday morning (March 3). Lisa Hogson said: “RIP John Graveson. Have some great memories.” Carl Hill... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 – Save the date! Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) is pleased to announce the next edition of its forum will be held 21 – 22 September 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 is a chance to come together and discuss the opportunities, challenges and latest developments of the present and future of chemical recycling with experts […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Mersey cookery classes serving up skills for Food Waste Action Week 2023 Eight community projects in the Liverpool City Region are helping people to cut food waste, eat healthier and save money after a funding boost. The projects have been given a share of £110,000 through the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority Community Fund 2022/23, which supports community reuse, recycling and waste prevention initiatives across the region. - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Eco-School Wales’ Low Emission Journey to Morocco The post Eco-School Wales’ Low Emission Journey to Morocco appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news EPR not a “blank cheque” for councils, says Valpak Packaging waste compliance scheme Valpak has reassured obligated producers that fees under the new extended producer responsibility system are not a “blank cheque for local authorities”. Writing in a blog post on the new extended producer responsibility system, Valpak researcher Henry Smith offers reassurance to producers over the fees. He says that it “is a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Council news Cemetery Lodge, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news SMT GB appointed as Unicontrol distributor SMT GB says it has been officially appointed as a Unicontrol distributor for the UK. The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain according to the company. Created by Danish developers in collaboration with Scandinavian contractors, Unicontrol’s system was designed with the operator... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news March’s Skip Hunk, Kyle is a real adrenaline junkie Hi! Introduce yourself to our readers please.Kyle Revell (Rev). I’m 30 years-old and I work for Norman Wenn Skip Hire in Norfolk as one of the skip lorry drivers. Tell us how long you’ve been there and what does the job involve?I have worked here for four years now, day to day I drive around... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Biffa unveils £6m DRS counting centre Biffa has revealed plans for a deposit return scheme (DRS) collection and counting centre in Motherwell, Scotland creating “up to 140 new jobs”. The project will see the transformation of a former parcel depot in the Eurocentral industrial park into a “state-of-the-art recycling centre”, as Biffa invests over £80 million in infrastructure to support the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Durham trade waste row to be first Subsidy Control Act case EXCLUSIVE: The long-running dispute between the Durham Company, trading as Max Recycle, and Durham county council over commercial waste collections will be the first case to be heard under the Subsidy Control Act later this year. The Subsidy Control Act came into effect in January 2023 and replaces the European Union state aid regime. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Our March Skip Chick is a reet Yorkshire ‘Lady’ Hi. Tell us about yourself.I’m Jordan Swift, 26, and I work at KCM Waste Management as a Customer Service Advisor. What do you like about working there? The best part of the job is the office team and dealing with my favourite customers. What’s the worst bit of the job?The worst bit is getting up... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Council news Archived News: Enjoy hassle-free gardening - Big Blue Door North Kesteven Council · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Schweppes International Limited, managing the iconic Lucozade brand, appoints Emeric Obeuf General Manager for the Caribbean region - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 6 Mar 2023 Policy & government Independent Review of the Future of Compute An independent report on the UK compute needs over the next decade. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2023 Global Register for our upcoming webinar on 23 March Join us for the second webinar in Reloop's Deep Dive into European DRS series, as we explore the deposit return systems (DRS) in Iceland and Finland. Reloop Platform · 6 Mar 2023 Global The story of Gusinje Gusinje, a municipality nestled in the rural landscape of Montenegro, has undergone a remarkable journey towards zero waste in just 30 months. With active involvement from all stakeholders, guided by Zero Waste Europe, and driven by citizen participation, Gusinje has achieved significant milestones in waste reduction and management. Despite facing challenges typical of underdeveloped regions, [… Zero Waste Europe · 5 Mar 2023 Council news Household Waste and Recycling Permit - About this form - Data protection and fair processing statement - Thurrock Council Thurrock Council · 4 Mar 2023 Industry news TruTac launch new workshop module TrueTac, part of the Microlise Group, are offering incredible fleet management with their seamless planning software TruFleet. The software is about to get even better with the addition of a new module that goes live on the 6th of March. The upgrade allows access to a range of new workshop-focused features, including the ability to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Mar 2023 Industry news Historic UN Ocean Treaty agreed – Greenpeace statement New York, 4 March 2023 - A historic UN Ocean Treaty has finally been agreed at the United Nations after almost two decades of negotiations. Greenpeace UK · 4 Mar 2023 Council news Personal budgets and direct payments - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 3 Mar 2023 Industry news EuRIC calls for clarity on textile waste exports EuRIC has called for caution on the EU’s interpretation of used textile exports as there is currently no distinction between textile waste and second-hand textiles for export declarations. The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has issued the warning following a briefing on EU trends on exports of used textiles published by the European Environment Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Mar 2023 Council news South Ayrshire's Parenting Promise 2021-2030 - South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council · 3 Mar 2023 Council news Learning disability - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 3 Mar 2023 Council news Charging Policy for adult social services - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 3 Mar 2023 Council news Shopping and meals - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 3 Mar 2023 Council news Blackpool Together - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 3 Mar 2023 Industry news Reconomy Group acquires Danish tech firm Reconomy Group has announced the acquisition of a green tech development company Combineering, having completed the deal on 28 February. Reconomy explained that Combineering has been developing specialised recycling solutions for four decades with the aim to help maximise recycling rates as well as reduce waste and carbon emissions. The company’s scientific methods have been … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Mar 2023