Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government C Van de Westhuizen v GGN Ltd T/a Golders Green Nursing: 3306684/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Pot Noodle launches new paper packaging pilot Pot Noodle has announced a pilot to switch from its virgin plastic pot to a new paper pot packaging, in a bid to halve its use of virgin plastic by 2025. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news ESO launches its latest Future Energy Scenarios 2023 report On 10th July, the National Grid Energy System Operator (ESO) launched the Future Energy Scenarios 2023 report; the latest version of the ESO’s FES publications. Our analysts report back from the launch event druing which multiple stakeholders including Energy UK, Public First, and ESO discussed the importance of taking action immediately to mitigate climate change.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 12 Jul 2023 Policy & government Water and sewerage companies in England: environmental performance report 2022 Annual reporting for 2022 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA). GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news FES 2023 reiterates that decarbonising our energy system requires a multifaceted approach REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Somerset refuse strike suspended to allow ballot Strike action in Somerset has been suspended for two weeks following discussions between the Unite Union and Suez, the council’s collections contractor. This suspension will allow the union to conduct a ballot among its membership regarding an improved pay offer made. The strike action, originally scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 12 (see letsrecycle.com story), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Global Weber fails to derail EU Green Deal, but Parliament agrees to a weakened Nature Restoration Law Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the Nature Restoration Law and the EU Green Deal, despite an unprecedented – and often outright absurd – […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Jul 2023 Global European Investment Bank Supports Portuguese Waste Management The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a 100 million Euro loan to EGF, the company responsible for the treatment and recovery of urban waste in 174 municipalities in Portugal, to support waste management projects in the country. In March this year, the loan agreement was ratified in Lisbon. As stated, the committed financing will […] Global Recycling · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Material Focus in new battery fire campaign Material Focus, in collaboration with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), has unveiled a new public safety film titled “Stop Battery Fires” to address the rising concern of fires caused by batteries in the waste and recycling system. The film aims to educate the public about the dangers of improperly disposing of batteries and highlights … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Pollution, Power and Protecting the Planet: The urgent need to act on scientific evidence to prevent chemical pollution Catherine Gunby, Executive Director at Fidra calls for evidence-based policy making and a swift response from regulators in tackling chemical pollution. Fidra · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news UK to reach ‘plastic overshoot day’ in November, report finds The UK will reach its ‘plastic overshoot day’, when the total amount of plastic waste outweighs the country’s ability to manage it, on 17 November 2023, according to a Swiss consultancy firm. EA Earth Action published a new report on Plastic Overshoot Day this week, analysing the “global plastic waste management crisis”. The global ‘overshoot … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Biggest ever JCB appeal for the NSPCC gets off to flying start JCB has launched the biggest-ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC in its history – with a target of £2 million. The appeal will culminate in 2025 when JCB celebrates its 80th anniversary – and 40 years of support for the UK’s leading children’s charity. Through Carole Bamford, the NSPCC originally became JCB’s nominated charity, with millions... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Mersey residents urged to stop putting batteries in bins Local residents are being urged to stop putting batteries in their bins, as they can cause fires and pollute the environment. Batteries can contain hazardous materials, such as mercury, lead and cadmium which, if they are not disposed of correctly, can cause fires in waste collection vehicles, household bins and at Recycling Centres. Material Focus - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news S. Norton Group in £20m investment in metal shredding facility Merseyside-headquartered metal recycler S Norton Group has announced a £20 million investment to design, build and commission a metals shredder facility at its Manchester site. According to the company, this “major upgrade” increases its capacity to shred waste metals with a “much greater throughput”, producing higher quality ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals and significantly increasing … R… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Pub Leaseholders - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 12 Jul 2023 Policy & government Mr M Karpeta v Mamuska Restaurants Ltd: 2302158/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news In-house West Midlands MRF to open next month The in-house material recycling facility (MRF) in the West Midlands which will serve eight partner local authorities is set to open next month. The project to build and operate the new facility is being overseen by Sherbourne Recycling Ltd, a company which has been established by and is wholly owned by the eight partner councils. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Policy & government Ms F Wilkinson v Sea Sanctuary: 1404846/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Unilever to trial recyclable paper Pot Noodle pot Unilever has announced a trial with Tesco which will see 500,000 Pot Noodle tubs made from paper rolled out, as part of its “ambition” to move the full range to paper pots. Unilever said it it switches the Pot Noodle packaging from plastic to paper, this would remove “4,000 tonnes of virgin plastic” each year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2023 Global Making a desirable plan for polyester a realistic one On 10 July 2023, Systemiq published the study “Circular PET and Polyester: A circular economy blueprint for packaging and textiles in Europe” which outlines the transition path for polyester over the next 20 years. I had the privilege of participating in the study as part of the steering group. About the study The study presents […] Zero Waste Europe · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news Compositional Analyses of Municipal Waste and Litter in Wales - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news SAVING FOOD AND MONEY IN MIAMI JUST GOT TASTIER - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news BRC launches disposable BBQ safety advice - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 12 Jul 2023 Industry news SAN DIEGO COUNTY WELCOMES THE LAUNCH OF TOO GOOD TO GO - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 12 Jul 2023 Council news Family Support Voucher - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 12 Jul 2023 Policy & government SWANS IN WISCONSIN - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) Wisconsin DNR · 11 Jul 2023 Council news Resident Parking Permits - Caerphilly County Borough Council Caerphilly Council · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news Menu | The Corner House, Branston - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news Watch The World Cup 2026 at Greene King pubs - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub Restaurant in Nottingham, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Prospect of Whitby Pub Restaurant in Wapping, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Overstone Manor Pub & Carvery in Sywell, Northampton - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Warren Lodge Pub Restaurant in Scunthorpe, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Sherlock Holmes Pub Restaurant in St James's, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Anchor - Bankside Pub Restaurant in Southwark, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Old House At Home Pub & Carvery in Harborne, Birmingham - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Rose & Crown Pub Restaurant in Mayfair, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Bayswater Arms Pub Restaurant in Bayswater, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The Leather Bottle Pub Restaurant in Merton - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023 Industry news The City of Quebec Pub Restaurant in Marylebone, - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 11 Jul 2023