Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
Leave granted for Indaver’s judicial review of arc21 rejection
Indaver has been granted permission to launch a a judicial review of the decision to refuse it permission to build the arc21 energy from waste (EfW) facility in Northern Ireland. Leave was granted by a High Court judge last week (23 February) and “the judicial review hearing will take place later this year, with a … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 27 Feb 2023
Industry news
Report: Global plastic consumption won’t peak this century without ‘bold’ intervention
In a ‘business-as-usual’ trajectory, the amount of plastics used each year globally will continue rising until at least 2100, a major new report is warning.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Feb 2023
Industry news
The Future of Work - Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Feb 2023
Council news
Roby: Events - Knowsley Local History
Knowsley Council · 27 Feb 2023
Council news
HMO License Applications - Boston Borough Council
Boston Council · 27 Feb 2023
Council news
Timeline - Cronton - Knowsley Local History - Knowsley Local History
Knowsley Council · 27 Feb 2023
Policy & government
£15 million funding boost to strengthen supply of critical minerals
Tonnes of rare earth elements - essential for technology such as electric vehicles and wind turbines – could be recycled in future thanks to £15 million of government funding for cutting edge research.
GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2023
Industry news
How to Promote Zero Waste Ideas on Social Media: Best Viplikes’ Tips
Today’s guest post is written by Viplikes, who can help you kick start your social media engagement with their tips for promoting causes that are important to you: Let’s be realistic—saving the world is not always the most glamorous proposition on social media. Zero waste living is a dream, but when viral dance challenges and…
Zero Waste Week · 26 Feb 2023
Industry news
IMPACT REPORT 2022 - FareShare
The Felix Project · 26 Feb 2023
Industry news
One of the Most Trusted Business Waste Companies - Cawleys
Cawleys · 25 Feb 2023
Council news
Turning Point - Rutland County Council
Rutland Council · 25 Feb 2023
Council news
Fit and Proper Persons Register - Fareham Borough Council
Fareham Council · 25 Feb 2023
Council news
Leadership Team and Senior Managers - Boston Borough Council
Boston Council · 25 Feb 2023
Council news
Create a My Council account - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Stockton-on-Tees Council · 25 Feb 2023
Industry news
Vegware Recycling, Collection & Transport Services - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Office Waste Management Services - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Recycling Rebates - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Waitrose rolls out soft plastic recycling scheme in stores
Waitrose has added soft plastic recycling points to the majority of its supermarkets in the UK and will encourage shoppers to bring back things like crisp packets and bread bags.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Retailers confirm they will lobby PM over waste reforms
The British Retail Consortium has confirmed it will write to the prime minister Rishi Sunak to “express concerns over the implementation and operation” of a deposit return scheme (DRS) and extended producer responsibility (EPR). Sky News claimed this morning that it had seen a copy of the letter where the consortium, which counts some of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
What are POPs? (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
New Guidance for Upholstered Domestic Seating The Environment Agency (EA) has introduced new POPS guidance to ensure that upholstered furniture […]
Countrystyle Recycling · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Devon County Council visit to our UK EV Battery Recycling Centre and an opportunity for us to share our vision for a clean and domestic supply of critical minerals from reprocessing waste
We had the chance to thank Councillor Rufus Gilbert, Cabinet Member for Economy, Enterprise and Skills and Debo Sellis, Councillor for Tavistock for their support under their Green Innovation Fund. In attendance also was the team from the Economic Infrastructure and Strategic Intelligence Unit. At our labs, we are the only company in the UK [...]
Altilium news · 24 Feb 2023
Global
Member Testimonial: Sam Taremwa Rwabwehare
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Veolia expands clinical waste service
Veolia has announced the expansion of its clinical and medical waste management services to help “healthcare providers deal with complex waste streams while also reducing carbon emissions”. As part of the expansion, Veolia has opened new clinical waste transfer facilities across the country that can segregate high temperature incineration (HTI) and non-HTI waste streams. This … Read More The po…
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Record Month for Geminor in Italy
In January, Geminor moved close to 30,000 tonnes of waste for recycling and recovery in Italy. Compared to their average output and their output from the year before, they tripled their waste volumes. January 2022 saw them handle 9847 tonnes of waste compared to this Januarys 29, 524 tonnes of waste. Geminor are a resourced...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Our Infinity Recycling Programme - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Working with Dairy Giant Arla Foods - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Policy & government
Mr I Chinda-Daniel v London Borough of Newham: 3201612/2020 and 3201147/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023
Council news
East Riding Early Years Team Training Programme – Summer 2026 - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Could plastic upcycling close the carbon cycle?
A newly developed plastic upcycling process works for low-density polyethylene and polypropylene products that are currently forgotten about in the recycling process in the U.S.
Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Annual Waste Transfer Notes Explained - Cawleys
Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023
Global
Plastics Europe feedback to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – an opportunity to accelerate the circularity of plastics packaging
Plastics Europe members support accelerating towards a more Circular Economy for plastics packaging in Europe. We believe that the European…
Plastics Europe · 24 Feb 2023
Global
Environmental crime is a crime – it’s time to act like it
The EU must maintain its leadership role in fighting global climate change and biodiversity loss by getting tough on environmental crime. To this end, the EU Parliament needs to enter upcoming negotiations with a strong position on the Environmental Crime Directive. The vote in the legal affairs committee on 21 March is therefore crucial, write Margarida Martins and Ruby Silk. Environmental cri…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
EU environmental impacts are ‘outsourced’ to non-member state neighbours
The burdens of EU environmental impacts are being exported to non-member Eastern European countries – yet the EU continues to profit.
Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Mid Devon sees recycling rise after three-weekly rollout
Mid Devon district council has said its recycling rate increased by more than 4% since the introduction of three-weekly residual waste collections in October 2022. The council pointed out that the district’s recycling rate has risen to 56.6% compared to 52% during the same period in 2021/22. The local authority explained that the changes to … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023
Policy & government
Bradwell make it ‘snap-pea’ thanks to veggie power!
Everyday vegetables have helped a nuclear site in Essex to stay safe and save money.
GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Put yourself in the picture — with AD & Bioresources News
With bonus circulation at the World Biogas Summit and Expo 2023 (March 29&30) and the UK biogas market identified as mission critical in the government’s drive to Net Zero, the forthcoming edition of AD & Bioresources News presents a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and services. In the next edition: ADBA’s Lead Analyst Leanne…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
REA statement on the shortcomings of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Feb 2023
Global
A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE GAIA NIGERIA MEMBERS WORKSHOP
PREAMBLE 1. GAIA Nigeria Members held a 2-day workshop with the theme Civil Society Organizations Engagement with National and International Plastic Policy Processes” on February 13–14, 2023, at the IBIS […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Feb 2023
Policy & government
Monitoring radioactivity
Sources of radioactivity in the environment and how levels of radioactivity are monitored and assessed.
GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023
Industry news
Vehicle briefs (24/02/23)
With news on: Fiveways takes delivery of food waste RCV; Essex and NRG partner for HWRC contract; DCW and Fleetclear partner for recording system; and, Manufacturer ‘upcycles waste into sustainable art’ Fiveways takes delivery of food waste RCV Essex-based fleet hire specialist Fiveways Group has taken delivery of the first of ten dedicate food waste … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023