Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Hydrology and surficial geology in Alaska Open Access Government takes a closer look at the hydrology and surficial geology in Alaska to illustrate the broader picture of geology in the region, primarily focusing on Permafrost and Periglacial Studies. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news FCC agrees acquisition of Urbaser’s UK business FCC Environment has announced that it has agreed to acquire the business of Urbaser’s affiliate in the UK for an estimated £398 million. The deal, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024, will see all of Urbaser’s UK contracts and waste facilities transfer to FCC Environment. This includes facilities of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news REA welcomes Energy-Saving Materials VAT Relief announcement REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Dec 2023 Policy & government Men’s health A briefing on men’s physical and mental health and the disparities in health outcomes between men and women. It describes key drivers for these outcomes and policy approaches to improve men’s health. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 12 Dec 2023 Policy & government LA Welfare Direct bulletins: 2023 These LA Welfare Direct bulletins provide information that affects Housing Benefit and other areas of DWP, to local authority staff. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2023 Global Guest Blog: Peter’s Perspective #ISWAatCOP ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Achieving successful industrial decarbonisation isn’t just about the money This is the second blog in our short series of expert perspectives on UK industrial strategy. This post is by Matthew Lockwood, senior lecturer in energy and climate policy at SPRU and co-director of the Sussex Energy Group at the University of Sussex. Green industrial […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Strengthen battery targets to reduce fires, metals recycling firm says Merseyside-headquartered metal recycler S Norton Group has called on the government to strengthen battery recycling targets to “improve safety for both communities and workers within the recycling sector”. The company has called for specific targets for the various battery types, which it said would encourage the separation and recycling of all batteries including lithium-ion, resulting in … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Minister of State for Northern Ireland visits Kiverco Steve Baker MP, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, recently visited Kiverco’s headquarters in Co. Tyrone to learn more about the company’s role in designing, producing, and distributing state-of-the-art waste recycling plants across the globe. During his visit, Minister Baker was keen to understand Kiverco’s waste-separation technology comprehensively, specifically focusing on the comp… Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Dec 2023 Global Stories of Environmental Justice Values and Principles for Climate Action: National Association of Waste Pickers of Chile (ANARCH) – Chile Por Soledad Mella, ANARCH. Colabora: Camila Aguilera, GAIA Latin America y Caribe. (English version follows) A veces se dice que el trabajo de las y los recicladores es una labor […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 12 Dec 2023 Council news Briefing Paper for Housing Associations Scrutiny Panel: Registered Providers operating in Crawley Appendix A - Crawley GOV Crawley Council · 12 Dec 2023 Policy & government Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope The CMA will scrutinise ‘green’ claims made by Unilever about certain household essential items, such as a number of cleaning products and toiletries. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Affordable Access to Bikes Project 2023 Review After a successful year, Circular Communities Scotland would like to review the great work that's happened in 2023 thanks to our Affordable Access to Bikes Project, funded and supported by Cycling Scotland. Th Affordable Access to Bike project aims to progress recommendations made in Affordable Access to Bikes Report, by supporting organisations which skilfully refurbish [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news What are bio-based and biodegradable materials? - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this century. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Shoplight offers £12 for used lights in take-back scheme UK retail lighting specialist Shoplight has launched a take-back scheme and is offering up to £12 for each used luminaire […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news DW Windsor unveils sustainability initiative Leading exterior lighting solutions provider DW Windsor has unveiled an initiative dubbed ‘Light Responsibly’ to support and promote responsible lighting […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Fit-out industry’s reuse initiative to include lights The fit-out trade has launched an initiative which will reuse construction products removed from fit-outs, including luminaires. The industry’s representative […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (11/12/23) With news on: Contamination rate halved in Harrow; Agency outlines guidance for carrying out trials without an environmental permit, Puma ‘scales up’ textile recycling technology; and, Grundon renews deal with cricket club. Contamination rate halved in Harrow The London borough of Harrow council has announced it has halved the amount of contamination in its dry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Decision for Adnan Manzoor, trading as CMH Haulage Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East for Adnan Manzoor, trading as CMH Haulage GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Sprouts Recipe: Korean-inspired pancakes This festive season, try this slightly different sprout recipe, inspired by the Korean Yachaejeon. It's a cheap, easy way to use up sprouts! City Harvest London · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news British Glass reiterates export fears The trade body British Glass has again highlighted its concerns about the export of glass from the UK for recycling, calling on local authorities to “consider the destination of collected waste glass”. British Glass highlighted data which it said shows a 31% rise in the export of glass cullet for remelt in 2022, compared to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Council news - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Mura Technology Selects EREMA Extruders for their World-First Hydro-PRT Advanced Recycling Flagship Plant Mura Wilton in the UK The post Mura Technology Selects EREMA Extruders for their World-First Hydro-PRT Advanced Recycling Flagship Plant Mura Wilton in the UK appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3277: wake turbulence RA covering the provision of appropriate spacing to mitigate for the hazardous conditions created by wake turbulence. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news ADBA’s Green Gas Roadmap: 11 points for the road to 2030 ADBA has developed a Green Gas Roadmap with eleven points for the road to a biogas fuelled 2030. We are asking political parties and relevant stakeholders to include the Roadmap’s points and arguments in their manifestoes for next year’s election. To protect consumers from sky-high energy bills, quickly tackle potent greenhouse gases, and ensure a… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Grundon renews ties with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club as recycling rates rocket The post Grundon renews ties with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club as recycling rates rocket appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF): successful applicants The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: The Rise Of The CFO Chief Financial Officers are increasingly critical change agents in unlocking and channelling the capital... Anthesis Group · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Year in Pictures 2023 – our biggest campaigns captured on camera As we approach the end of the year, these photos reflect some of Greenpeace's most iconic global actions in 2023. Greenpeace UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Government ‘considering transitional support’ for waste wood biomass The Government recognises the importance of waste wood biomass and is considering transitional support for the sector after the ROCs and RHI subsidies end, according to Energy Minister Graham Stuart. Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Biomass plants could receive ‘transitional support’ once subsidies end, WRA says The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has outlined that it has received confirmation from the government that it is considering “transitional support” for waste wood biomass plants once existing subsidies come to an end. Under the renewables obligation certificate (ROC) and renewable heat incentive (RHI) subsidies, waste wood biomass plants are given a subsidy per megawatt … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Global Our priorities for the trilogues on new repair rules As the Trilogues between the three European institutions begin, these are the six priority points we urge negotiators to maintain in the final compromise on new repair rules Right to Repair Europe · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Autumn Statement 2023: Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) Tax policy announcements at Autumn Statement 2023. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr J Heys v Atic Group Ltd: 2406953/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2023 Global The “Nairobi Spirit” vs The “Petrochemical Alumni” – Ambition meets a Stalled Quest for Progress at INC3 By Jacob Johnson Attakpah, Project Coordinator at Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) & Merrisa Naidoo, Africa Plastics Campaigner at the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA). December, 11, 2023 Before […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Enfinium unveils ‘£800m’ carbon capture project at Ferrybridge site Energy from waste (EfW) plant operator Enfinium has unveiled plans for a project to install carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at its Ferrybridge site in West Yorkshire. The company said it will “lead an investment of up to £800 million” into the project for CCS technology to be installed at Enfinium’s Ferrybridge 1 and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Regenerative Landscapes – new hope for food systems transformation Steven Lang, Managing Director at Pollination reflects on progress made towards regenerative agriculture at COP28. Aldersgate Group · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Altilium welcomes EU support for a sustainable battery supply chain Altilium welcomes the European Commission’s proposal of up to €3 billion in financial support to strengthen the EU’s battery industry, with a focus on sustainability across the entire value chain. As a leading developer of green recycling processes, Altilium is well placed to help develop a sustainable supply chain of low carbon EV battery materials [...] Altilium news · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Rethinking food waste at COP28 - Biffa Biffa · 11 Dec 2023