Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Researchers use technology to calculate movement of large land animals Tracking the movements of large wild animals, researchers developed the software ‘enerscape’, protecting species and helping humans avoid animal contact. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news Veolia in plans for EV battery recycling plant Veolia has today (10 January) unveiled plans to build an electric vehicle battery recycling plant in the West Midlands. The proposed site in Minworth will be able to process 20% of the UK’s end of life vehicle batteries by 2024, Veolia claims. According to the waste management company, the plant will “mark the first step … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news Bed retailers encouraged to engage in National Bed Month campaign As National Bed Month approaches in March, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on bed manufacturers and retailers to support the annual awareness campaign and is providing an exclusive multi-media toolkit to its NBF Retail Champions. The campaign, which has been running for over 30 years, promotes the health benefits of buying a new […] National Bed Federation · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news ReNew ELP and Appliance Brand Grundig Agree Partnership to Recycle Microfibre Filters The post ReNew ELP and Appliance Brand Grundig Agree Partnership to Recycle Microfibre Filters appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news EA issues ‘resource framework’ guidance The Environment Agency has published a guidance document revamping its quality protocol system for deciding if materials aren’t classified as waste. The new system, known as ‘resource frameworks’, will replace quality protocols (QPs) and some assessments cost as much as £40,000. By using a ‘resource framework’, applicants will be able to identify the point at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news Morrisons scrapping 'use by' dates from milk to help customers reduce waste - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news The Benefits of Waste Sorting Robots in Recycling Facilities As the global population swells, the pressure on our planet’s resources becomes more evident. Recycling is one important way we can all do our part to reduce our environmental impact, and with growing demand for recycled materials, labour availability for sorting and processing recyclables is becoming a key factor in recycling capacity. Fortunately, waste sorting... Recycleye news · 9 Jan 2022 Industry news MyMcDonald's Rewards is here - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 8 Jan 2022 Industry news News in brief (07/01/22) With news on: Nottinghamshire to review recycling facilities; Buckinghamshire awards HWRC contract to FCC; Mansfield draws up Omicron contingency plans; and, Anthesis acquires Canadian consultancy Provision Coalition Inc.. Nottinghamshire to review recycling facilities Nottinghamshire county council this week approved a strategic review of its network of household waste recycling centre (HWRCs)… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news Spice up your dinner with these tasty vegan dishes from David Olu We asked vegan influencer David Olu to share some of his favourite plant-based dishes with a Nigerian twist. Try them at home and let us know what you think! Greenpeace UK · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news Outlook on 2022: The last throes of resistance to the energy transition REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news Restoring food security after coral bleaching events Researchers have found that coral reefs are more resilient ecosystems than previously thought, remaining rich sources of macronutrients for the fishing industry even after coral bleaching. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news Drop in recyclate income sees further Norse Waste losses Norse Environmental Waste Services (NEWS) posted a loss of more than £1.4 million in the 2020/21 financial year, the third successive year of losses. A spokesperson for the company put this down to a reduction in revenue gained from the sale of materials, but said the current hike in recyclate prices will “significantly improve” financial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news Agency issues draft permit for Uniper’s EfW plant The Environment Agency has published a draft decision document suggesting they are likely to grant Uniper a permit to operate an energy from waste (EfW) plant at the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station site. A consultation on the decision, which opened yesterday (6 January), will now run until 3 February. Known as the East Midlands Energy Re-Generation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2022 Industry news ‘More refuse strikes likely’ warns GMB EXCLUSIVE: A shortage of drivers, increased work throughout the pandemic, and a rise in inflation have combined to cause a “perfect storm” which could lead to more refuse strikes in 2022, the GMB Union has warned. However, some local authority bodies say councils “have their hands tied” in many cases, while representatives from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Climate change disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities Research by the University of Waterloo reveals that Indigenous communities are at higher risk from climate change flooding, due to pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerability. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news TOMRA pioneers the use of deep learning technology in waste wood sector TOMRA pioneers the use of deep learning technology to distinguish between different types of wood-based materials and boost yield and purity Sensor-based sorting specialist, TOMRA Recycling, has further strengthened its offering for the global wood recycling sector by becoming the first in the world to use deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, in wood […] Wood Recyclers Association · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Sustainable resolutions for your business The post Sustainable resolutions for your business appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Defra publishes 2020 recycling progress report The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a progress report on the 2020 recycling and recovery targets for England. Published yesterday (5 January), the report forms part of the Waste (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, where the government committed to publish a progress report on the targets by January 2022. The report … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Plastic Pollution Campaigner and Mura Technology NGO Partner, Jo Ruxton, Receives an MBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours At Mura Technology, we are delighted to share the news that our plastic pollution campaigner and conservation partner, Jo Ruxton, has been awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours for services to marine conservation. Mura Technology news · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Defra ‘monitoring’ glass remelt PRN prices Recycling minister Jo Churchill says the government is “monitoring” price increases for glass remelt PRNs and has asked regulators to keep it informed. The price of glass remelt PRNs rose from £9.75 per tonne in December 2020 to as high as £190 in December 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story). This is seen in the industry as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Helping to fight food poverty through flexible, ethical credit - Iceland Iceland Foods corporate news · 6 Jan 2022 Industry news Bryson Recycling wins North Wales HWRC contract Conwy county borough council and Denbighshire county council have jointly awarded Bryson Recycling a seven-year contract to manage five household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). According to a tender document, the deal is worth an estimated £9 million over the course of the entire deal. Northern Irish waste management company Bryson Recycling has worked with Conwy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news How do the sun and moon affect the behaviour of wildlife? A study has shown that the gravitational action of the sun and the moon influences the behaviour of animals and plants, analysing seed germination in cycles regulated by tides. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Notification of (virtual) AGM Save the date! Our AGM will be taking place on Tuesday 25 January from 10:30 til 13:00. Reuse Network · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Councils drafting in staff to aid collections, LARAC says Councils are using staff from other frontline services to keep waste and recycling collections going, according to the incoming chair of the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC). Cathy Cook also warned that disruption to council collections due to Covid-19 has “worsened” in the past fortnight. And, the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news MBE for Agency’s Liz Parkes in New Year Honours New Year Honours 2022 for those connected to the waste and recycling sector include recognition for Liz Parkes of the Environment Agency, and for sisters Amy and Ella Meek of Kids Against Plastic. Liz Parkes, deputy director for climate change and business services at the Environment Agency has received an MBE for services to environmental … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Request for insight: Decarbonising off-grid heat We, at ADBA, are compiling our responses to the two open consultations from BEIS: Phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating in homes off the gas grid Phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating in businesses and public buildings off the gas grid Around half of all energy consumed in the UK… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Industry experts unite to convert global racing championship food waste to electricity WASTE and recycling experts Tidy Planet and Eco Sustainable Solutions collaborated to convert global off-road racing championship Extreme E’s food waste into electricity, at its recent Jurassic X Prix at the Bovington British Army military base in Dorset, UK. Extreme E takes electric off-road motorsport around the globe to some of the world’s most remote... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Caru Cymru Launch Litter Free Zone Campaign Targeting Businesses Across Wales The post Caru Cymru Launch Litter Free Zone Campaign Targeting Businesses Across Wales appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Covid-related absences disrupt waste collections The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says it is “working closely” with the waste industry and local authorities to help minimise disruption to waste services caused by rising cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Over the festive period and into the New Year, several local authorities across England have reported delays … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2022 Industry news Metal recycling specialist awarded FORS Gold accreditation for fleet safety and emissions MIDLANDS-BASED metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has been awarded FORS Gold accreditation for its fleet safety, driver training and overall transport operations. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for transport businesses which aims to raise the level of quality in operations. It recognises teams who are achieving exemplary... T… Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Blue Machinery (Central) LTD announced as Doosan dealer BLUE Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of crawler excavators, wheel excavators, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and mini excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and the Isle of Man. The... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Ward achieves FORS Gold standard for fleet safety and reducing emissions Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has been awarded FORS Gold accreditation for its fleet safety, driver training... Ward Recycling · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Coventry erects ‘pop-up’ disposal sites ahead of strike Coventry city council has erected four ‘pop-up’ waste disposal sites across the city as it prepares for refuse crews to strike from tomorrow (5 January). The trade union Unite is set to begin a 48-hour strike due to a dispute over pay and Christmas working, while there will be a further four days of strike … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Refuse collections are ‘as easy as ABC’ IMPRESSIVE reliability combined with positive feedback from crews and customer-focused parts back-up all help to explain why waste and recycling managers at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to be running another six Mercedes-Benz refuse collection vehicles. The 26-tonne Econics were supplied by MBNI Truck & Van of Newtownabbey. It worked closely... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Meeting Agenda 11 January 2022 The post Meeting Agenda 11 January 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Veolia launches StreetKind campaign to protect its teams AFTER a year in which essential services and the key workers who provided them were celebrated, over half of public-facing staff have reported a rise in abuse. Veolia, the UK’s leading environmental solutions company, is taking a stand after reports from frontline staff more than doubled, with a 118% increase compared to the same period... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news BLUE MACHINERY (CENTRAL) LTD ANNOUNCED AS DOOSAN DEALER Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of Crawler Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Mini Excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and the Isle of Man. The […] Wood Recyclers Association · 4 Jan 2022 Industry news Scientists examine the impact of deforestation on tropical governments Panama and other governments of tropical countries set out to understand how to inhibit deforestation and deliver reforestation tactics following the COP26 conference. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Jan 2022