Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Free site open days! See your recycling in action! Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it has been collected or taken to the tip? Here’s your chance to see behind the scenes at our sites and learn what really happens Recycle for Greater Manchester · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Winner announced for WasteAid’s Waste to Use Challenge in The Gambia. WasteAid’s Waste to Use Challenge was part of an initiative funded by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) to fast-track circular economy initiatives in The Gambia. The Gambia is Africa’s smallest mainland country and has very limited waste management capacity. Open dumping and burning of waste leads to poor health, economic losses and climate […] WasteAid · 26 Jan 2023 Policy & government Responding to acid attacks Security staff can be the first to respond to acid attacks or incidents where someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance. Make sure you know what to do. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2023 Policy & government Draft guidance on environmental claims The CMA has issued, for consultation, draft consumer protection law guidance for all businesses making environmental claims. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2023 Research & science Closing the Loop —Exploring Circular Business Models for Kitchen Household Appliances - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Black & Veach to build Lostock EfW after CNIM collapse The developers of the 600,000 tonne per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) plant in Lostock, Cheshire, have named Black & Veatch as engineering, procurement and construction management contractor. Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP), a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and FCC Environment, announced the appointment on 25 January. The appointment of US … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2023 Policy & government CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials The CMA will examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials – such as food, drink, and toiletries – to make sure shoppers are not being misled. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Three Rivers looks set to top 2021/22 English recycling table Three Rivers district council has emerged as favourite to win the English local authority recycling league champion award for the second time in three years, after posting a provisional 63.5% figure for 2021/22. Provisional figures compiled by letsrecycle.com for the 2021/22 financial year suggest the Hertfordshire-based authority will move ahead of last year’s first and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2023 Global Plastics Europe and EuPC launch European Operation Clean Sweep® certification scheme Plastics Europe, the association of plastics manufacturers in Europe, and EuPC, the association of European Plastics Converters, announce today the… Plastics Europe · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news 2023 Interim Results, half year ended 31 December 2022 - Diageo Diageo news and media · 26 Jan 2023 Council news Gloucester City Plan - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 26 Jan 2023 Research & science Loyalty card data could help to identify ovarian cancer symptoms sooner | Imperial News - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Pimlico Library of Things | Why buy when you can borrow? - Library of Things Library of Things · 26 Jan 2023 Industry news Altilium Metals helping “to deliver the future of UK battery technology” with Faraday Battery Challenge Award The UK's electric vehicle sector received a jump start today with the announcement that £27.6m in government-backed funding has been awarded to 17 projects through the Faraday Battery Challenge, including Altilium Metals battery recycling technology. The Challenge Director, said "As we move towards a net zero future the UK’s electric vehicle industry must continue to [...] Altilium news · 26 Jan 2023 Policy & government State of the environment Environment Agency data and information summarising the state of soil, air quality, water resources and water quality in England. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2023 Research & science Konstantin Scheuermann - UCL School of Management UCL News · 25 Jan 2023 Council news Your Councillors - West Berkshire Council West Berkshire Council · 25 Jan 2023 Policy & government Prime Minister celebrates Scottish culture in Burns Night Downing Street reception Prime Minister celebrates Scottish culture and the integral contribution it makes to the fabric of the UK at Number 10 reception this evening. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news DRS response marks significant juncture for sector Patrick Brighty, ESA’s Recycling Policy Adviser looks in depth at the government’s response to its consultation on the deposit return scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Friday’s publication […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 25 Jan 2023 Policy & government Flat 5 Ripon House, 254 Croydon Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4DA: LON/00AF/LSC/2021/0329 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge H. Carr and Mr K Ridgeway on 10 January 2023 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news West Midlands wood recycler fined £61,000 for ‘flouting’ permits A West Midlands-based director and his waste wood recycling operations have been fined more than £61,000 following a case brought by the Environment Agency, the regulator says. Director Robert Moody pleaded guilty to failing to ensure his companies complied with environmental permits at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on 20 January, the Agency says. The regulator added … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news LETTER: Deep Sagar warns of DRS ‘upheaval’ After the government published its response to the second round consultation on a deposit return scheme (DRS) last week, the chair of the government’s Advisory Committee on Packaging has written to letsrecycle.com The government confirmed that drinks containers made from PET plastic, steel, and aluminium cans will be in scope for England, Northern Ireland and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Global ENVI – PAK (Slovakia) Campaign – “Let’s deposit, but don’t forget to sort!” EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news 9TH YEAR OF FORS GOLD RENEWAL ACHIEVED! The post 9TH YEAR OF FORS GOLD RENEWAL ACHIEVED! appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 25 Jan 2023 Policy & government £4.6 million UK Government funding for North Lanarkshire £30 million going to seven new regional projects across the UK to boost innovation in decarbonising roads GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Future of ENRMF (Kings Cliffe) The Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State for Local Government and Building Safety, Lee Rowley MP, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, The Right Honourable Michael Gove MP, has granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) to Augean South Limited for the construction of new hazardous landfill void space to the […] Augean · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news How to make compost at home Composting is a straightforward and effective solution for recycling waste materials, improving your garden, and saving you money. It's a win-win for the environment, your garden, and your wallet. Bristol Waste Company · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Demonstrating the Ward Way with Demolition In brief Through our sustainability road map, the Ward Way, we are fully committed to protecting the environment and reversing... Ward Recycling · 25 Jan 2023 Global FEAD “very concerned” about EP vote to ban exports of plastic waste EUWID – 25 January 2023 – The European Parliament introduced some positive changes in its vote on the amendment of the EU Waste Shipments Regulation (WSR), the European Waste Management Association (FEAD) said last week. However, the industry group believes Brussels lawmakers also missed an opportunity for “needed reforms that will further boost the circular […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Appointments round-up (25/01/2023) With news on: Kenward at International Recovered Paper; McKenna gains chartered status; Taylor’s international post; and Breen joins Genus Recycling Kenward heads up UK’s International Recovered Paper James Kenward has been appointed head of the UK business International Recovered Paper (IRP). IRP was formed in 2000 as the UK trading arm of Germany’s Kuehl Group, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Global FOST PLUS (Belgium) – The digital deposit system: Flanders opts for an easy-to-use, efficient and forward-looking solution to combat litter EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Global News From EKOPAK (Bosnia and Herzegovina): The final conference of the project “Management of glass packaging waste in the Western Balkans” held in Belgrade EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Geminor and Quantafuel set up plastics recycling firm Geminor and chemical recycling company Quantafuel ASA have established a plastics recycling company and aim to take a “leading position in the value chain for plastics” in the Nordics and the UK. Named ‘Polynate’, the company’s “main operation” will be to supply Quantafuel’s existing facilities in Norway and Denmark and its planned facilities in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Defra sets out plans for labelling under EPR The labelling requirements for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging will be introduced as part of a UK-wide statutory instrument later in 2023. The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) set out the plans during its second business readiness forum yesterday (24 January). The forums are intended to allow industry to discuss Defra’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Police investigating after ‘stolen communal bins’ found in Kent EXCLUSIVE: The Metropolitan Police is leading an investigation into “a number of large waste collection containers” which were stolen from the London borough of Southwark and later found in Kent. The large metal containers were provided by Southwark for the collection waste and recycling from communal properties, primarily flats, and are worth hundreds of pounds … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Currys supports diverse customers with nationwide 'Quiet Hour’ initiative - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 25 Jan 2023 Industry news Show Wales love on St Dwynwen’s Day The post Show Wales love on St Dwynwen’s Day appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 25 Jan 2023 Global Stories of Truth and Success for International Zero Waste Month In a time when disinformation is the norm, it has become a rare opportunity to find points of truth. Global crises, especially waste management problems, are undeniably evident almost everywhere. […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Jan 2023 Policy & government £30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways Funding for 7 local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero local roads. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2023