Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Geminor’s growth ‘more modest than expected’ Waste management company Geminor posted its annual results for 2022 today (19 January), noting that its growth year-on-year is “more modest than expected”. The company’s annual results show it handled 1.82 million tonnes of waste in Europe in 2022, up from 1.67 million tonnes in 2021, representing an increase of almost 9%. Geminor’s CEO, Kjetil … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Mayor of West Yorkshire visits enfinium’s multi-million-pound energy from waste hub in Leeds Mayor of West Yorkshire visits enfinium's multi-million-pound energy from waste hub in Leeds enfinium · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Tapping into the potential for more low-carbon heat from energy recovery Charlotte Rule, ESA Climate and Energy Policy Advisor summarises the recent independent review of the UK’s Net-Zero target progress by Chris Skidmore MP. An independent review of the UK’s net-zero […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global WASTE-TO-ENERGY COMMUNICATION AS PART OF ENERGY UNION EXPRA · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Still no plans for EfW moratorium in England Recycling minster Rebecca Pow has reiterated that Defra has no plans to introduce a moratorium on new energy from waste (EfW) capacity in England. Beth Winter, Labour MP for Cynon Valley, asked the department in a written question submitted on 2 December what plans there were to prevent the replacement and upgrade of incineration plants … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Global MEPs agree to back plastic waste exports bans Resource – 19 January 2023 – Waste management trade association FEAD commented: “[We are] very concerned about the outcome of the vote on shipments of plastic waste. “FEAD is in favour of positive rules that enable safe and traceable shipments of plastic waste within the EU, taking into account the specificities of the EU single […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘How the Environment Act affects existing contracts’ In this opinion piece, Michael Mousdale, partner at legal firm Browne Jacobson, discusses how new duties under the Environment Act will affect existing contracts for collection, recycling and disposal of waste. OPINION: In the area of waste management, the Environment Act 2021 contains a range of provisions relating to issues such as producer responsibilities, charges … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Suez wins £152m Mid Kent deal from Biffa Waste management company Suez has won an eight-year contract worth £152 million to deliver waste and recycling services for three councils in Kent. It is the first contract the company has announced it has won since the French-owned Suez completed the £2 billion purchase of Suez recycling and recovery UK back from Veolia in December … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Global European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Berlin, 19 January 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs. He assumed his position on 1 January 2023 and will [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Jan 2023 Global Claudia Mensi è la nuova presidente di FEAD Ricicla News – 19 January February 2023 – Sarà l’italiana Claudia Mensi a rappresentare per il prossimo biennio le 3mila aziende di servizi ambientali di 18 Paesi raccolte sotto il cappello dell’associazione europea FEAD. La laboratory manager di A2A Ambiente e rappresentante di Assoambiente subentra al tedesco Peter Kurth alla guida di uno dei principali soggetti associativi del […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Tropical kelp forest “twice the normal size” discovered in the Galapagos Islands A tropical kelp forest of “enormous importance” has been found in the Galapagos Islands, harbouring potential for massive carbon sequestration. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Viridor applies to double Thameside EfW capacity Viridor has applied to the Environment Agency to alter the environmental permit at its energy from waste plant in Tilbury, to make a range of alterations to the plant. This includes increasing the capacity from 170,000 to 350,000 tonnes, changing the technology and removing a solid recovered fuel (SRF) preparation unit. The Agency launched a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news News in brief (19/01/23) With news on: Commissioning underway at Scott Bros’ £4m ‘urban quarry’; North Somerset hails residents’ Christmas recycling; Glencore tight-lipped over Britishvolt’s administration; and, Axil to launch reuse marketplace. Commissioning underway at Scott Bros’ £4m ‘urban quarry’ Teesside-based Scot Bros announced on 17 January that commissioning at its new £4 million wash plant was underway, with… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Policy & government Progress in improving the natural environment in England, 2021/2022 - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Independent Net-Zero review recognises the role of a circular economy in reducing carbon emissions Charlotte Rule, ESA Climate and Energy Policy Advisor summarises the recent independent review of the UK’s Net-Zero target progress by Chris Skidmore MP. An independent review of the UK’s net-zero […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Council news Household Support Fund - South Holland District Council South Holland Council · 18 Jan 2023 Global Remondis-Manager Wilms neuer FEAD-Vizepräsident EUWID – 18 January 2023 – Herwart Wilms hat zum Jahresbeginn die Vizepräsidentschaft beim europäischen Dachverband der privaten Entsorgungswirtschaft FEAD übernommen. In seiner neuen Funktion will der Remondis-Geschäftsführer, der auch Vizepräsident beim Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft ist, die Entwicklungen in Europa mitgestalten und die Interessen der deutschen Kreislaufwirt… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Clothing re-use has a 70 times lower environmental impact reveals new study A new life-cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European textile reuse and recycling industry has confirmed the significant CO2 and water savings of reusing textiles compared to producing new clothing. The environmental impact of reusing textiles is 70 times lower, even when accounting for global exports for reuse including transport emissions. More specifically, the study [...] Read More… Textile Recycling Association · 18 Jan 2023 Policy & government Agent Update: issue 104 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Mura Technology CEO, Dr Steve Mahon, included in ICIS Top 40 Power Players 2023 The post Mura Technology CEO, Dr Steve Mahon, included in ICIS Top 40 Power Players 2023 appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 18 Jan 2023 Council news My Darlington+ - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Leicestershire sets out draft 2050 waste strategy The Leicestershire Waste Partnership outlined its key pledges for recycling and waste in the region yesterday (17 January), as part of its revised partnership strategy to 2050. Some of the twelve key pledges for the county include a commitment to encouraging residents to prevent unnecessary waste, for example via a food waste reduction campaign as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Global Waste shipment regs update wins MEP support Recycling International – 18 January 2023 – FEAD, the umbrella organisation for trade bodies within the EU, argues the exports regime proposed by the Commission inm he updated WSR is a ‘de facto export ban’. ‘FEAD reiterates that it remains essential to safely ship non-hazardous “green listed” waste, which is a commodity, beyond EU borders […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Cadent donate van to homelessness charity As part of their ongoing partnership with Emmaus UK, Cadent has donated a van to support an Emmaus community in Merseyside. Emmaus Merseyside, home to 28 formerly homeless people, took... Emmaus UK · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news European Parliament backs export ban on all waste destined for disposal The European Parliament has voted in favour of a new law introducing stricter procedures and control measures for waste shipments, including a ban on all waste destined for disposal intended to reduce waste crime internationally. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jan 2023 Global ZWE Study Tour 2022 – learning from the European front-runners on municipal waste management At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to go on a three-day experience of delving into bins, breathing in the smell of freshly made compost, and getting up close and personal with some of Italy’s best performing recycling, collection, and sorting infrastructure. I joined the 2022 Zero Waste Europe Study Tour and […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news MEPs push for tighter waste shipment rules The European Parliament has approved its negotiating position on revisions to the procedures and control measures for waste shipments following a debate on Monday (16 February). After the proposals were adopted with 594 votes in favour, five against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament says MEPs are now ready to start negotiations with EU member … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Global FEAD concerned about Parliament’s position on the revision of the waste shipment regulation Recycling Insight – 18 January 2023 – The position adopted offers more legal certainty and harmonization objectives. FEAD welcomes the extension of installation confirmation deadlines to two working days, the acknowledgment of persistent and standardized delays in permitting processes and the requirement for all competent authorities to accept documentation in English. However, FEAD believes th… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global FEAD concerned over Parliament’s position on Waste Shipment Regulation revision Recycling Magazine – 18 January 2023 – With a large majority, the European Parliament adopted yesterday its position on the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) revision. It includes improvements on intra EU shipments but maintains tight rules on waste exports to the industry’s concern. The adopted position provides more legal certainty and harmonisation goals. FEAD welcomes […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global MEPs push for tighter waste shipment rules Circular – 18 January 2023 – The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The revised legislation aims to protect the environment and human health more effectively while taking “full advantage of the opportunities” provided by […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Textile reuse ’70 times better’ than the production of new garments A new life-cycle assessment of textiles has shown that the environmental impact of reusing textiles is 70 times lower than the production of new garments, even when including transport emissions from exports. The study was commissioned by a textiles reuse and recycling branch of European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC), which is the umbrella organisation for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Global EU alarmed over hazardous waste growth Materials Recycling World (MRW) – 18 January 2023 – More than half of the European Union’s hazardous waste is still not recycled and is increasing despite 30 years of reduction initiatives, says the European Court of Auditors. “The generation of hazardous waste is on the increase, and the EU has to address this problem,” said […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Have your say on beaches and tourism in Wales The post Have your say on beaches and tourism in Wales appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Doherty becomes editor at letsrecycle.com letsrecycle.com, the leading online news source for the waste and recycling industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joshua Doherty from news editor to editor. Mr Doherty will take over the role from Steve Eminton, who will now become associate editor. As editor of letsrecycle.com since its inception in 2000, Mr Eminton said: “I … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Councils fear loss of resale revenue through DRS SPECIAL REPORT: James Langley talks with each of the UK administrations about fears that local authorities could lose out on revenue via the resale of material because of the deposit return scheme (DRS). Councils fear they may lose “crucial” revenue from the sale of materials if containers are collected via reverse vending machines as part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Global A new Co-Chair for 4evergreen The 4evergreen alliance is ready to start another exciting year of activities with a new Co-Chair: Sarah Price, Director of Sustainability at Sappi, who will succeed Tiina Pursula as Chair of the Environment and Safety Committee at Cepi, thus leading the cross-industry alliance towards reaching... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Visiting green spaces can reduce the need for prescription medication City dwellers who frequent green spaces use fewer drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Jan 2023 Council news FoDDC Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022-25 - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 18 Jan 2023 Council news Planning permission approved for Middle Entry refurbishment - Tamworth Borough Council Tamworth Council · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news The Value of Trees report - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 18 Jan 2023