Recycling news: 2022

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 30 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Taking stock: protecting, restoring and improving the environment in England - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 12 May 2022 Industry news A triumphant return for Hydroscand AFTER two years, Hydroscand are hugely excited to be exhibiting again at Hillhead 2022 in June.They will be at Stand PB8, where they will be promoting their HoseExpress mobile hose service and showcasing hoses and products for the quarrying, construction and recycling industries, including: High pressure hydraulic hoses, High temperature hoses, Fuel hoses, Thermoplastic hoses,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 May 2022 Industry news Grants to Support Knowledge Exchange - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 12 May 2022 Council news Lewisham Tall Buildings Study Addendum - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 11 May 2022 Council news Home · Customer Self-Service - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Kensington and Chelsea Council · 11 May 2022 Council news Community Safety - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 11 May 2022 Policy & government Developing the environmental, resilience and flood risk actions for the price review 2024 Meet the ambition and expectations in WISER and follow the WINEP methodology to develop an environmental programme for the price review 2024. GOV.UK · 11 May 2022 Policy & government Review of the water industry national environment programme (WINEP) We want your comments on the proposed redesign of the WINEP and the roadmap which sets out our ambition and plan for long-term change. GOV.UK · 11 May 2022 Council news Login | Newark and Sherwood District Council - Newark & Sherwood District Council Newark and Sherwood Council · 11 May 2022 Global FEVE and GPI launch new interactive toolkit to support International Year of Glass The United Nations has declared 2022 as the International Year of Glass, to commemorate the exceptional benefits of glass to businesses, consumers, and the environment. With glass in the spotlight like never before, it’s time to retell the story of this fascinating material and to share the many reasons why glass is the best packaging […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 11 May 2022 Industry news SESA lauds ‘balanced’ Scottish EfW review A review of the role of incineration in Scotland which recommends a cap on future energy from waste (EfW) capacity offers a “balanced perspective”, the Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) says. And, Lorna Slater, Scotland’s circular economy minister, said the review showed incineration had only a “limited” role in managing the country’s residual waste. The Scottish … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news UK recycling rate fell by 1.6% in 2020 The UK’s overall household recycling rate, including incinerator bottom ash (IBA) was 44.4% in 2020, decreasing from 46.0% in 2019. The statistics for the 2020 calendar year were published by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this morning (11 May). Previously, they were sent to the European Commission for approval, and give a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Policy & government Roofers and builders reminded to follow duty of care The Environment Agency is reminding roofers and builders in Devon and Cornwall to take responsibility for their waste. GOV.UK · 11 May 2022 Industry news Defra outlines intention to ‘unlock’ sector investment While Defra gave little away as to when the next round of consultation responses on waste reforms would be published, some insight into the department’s thinking was provided yesterday (10 May) at a committee meeting. The resources minister, Jo Churchill, was quizzed by MPs on the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee as part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Global Waste-To-Energy in Parona: AC Boilers Steam Generator On April 21st, AC Boilers successfully completed the hydraulic tests of the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) steam generator for the Lomellina Energia / A2A Plant in... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 11 May 2022 Industry news Kraft Heinz to develop paper-based ketchup bottle Kraft Heinz is set to develop a paper-based variant of its ketchup bottles, made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 May 2022 Industry news OPINION: ‘Waste crime is a blight on our society’ Paul Taylor, CEO of FCC Environment, examines proposed legislation to tackle waste crime in light of two recently closed consultations on digital waste tracking and on reform of the waste carrier, broker, dealer registration system in England. OPINION: Waste crime is a blight on our society. It has devastating environmental and social impacts, as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Browning bananas create nearly 50 million tonnes of food waste Researchers have mapped the browning patterns of bananas, finding them to be a leading contributor to household waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 May 2022 Global “Doughnut (economics) for all”: NGOs and policy makers join voices for a more well-rounded EU economy EEB launches new campaign for a ‘doughnut economy’ that improves wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries Environmental NGOs, Members of the European Parliament and EU institutions’ […] European Environmental Bureau · 11 May 2022 Policy & government Michael Grenfell: The CMA in turbulent times - where we are and where we're going A speech delivered by Michael Grenfell, Executive Director of Enforcement at the CMA, at the Pinsent Masons annual competition conference. GOV.UK · 11 May 2022 Industry news Scottish EfW review calls for cap on new plants A review into energy from waste (EfW) in Scotland, conducted by former CIWM chief Colin Church, has recommended that no further planning permission be granted to facilities in the country. Dr Church was asked in November 2021 by the Scottish government to lead the “independent review into the role of incineration in the waste hierarchy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Defra expects kerbside battery collections in the ‘longer term’ Paul Hallett, team leader at Defra, says he expects the introduction of kerbside collections “in the longer term” in an attempt to boost portable battery recycling. Mr Hallett spoke at a webinar on 4 May on environmental compliance for battery recycling, co-delivered by Innovate UK KTN and the Faraday Battery Challenge. He said Defra would … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Maciek’s Moravian workbench Talented woodworker Maciek has made this incredible Moravian workbench entirely from reclaimed materials sourced from Move On in Edinburgh. Community Wood Recycling · 11 May 2022 Industry news 2022 Paper Industry Gold Awards - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 11 May 2022 Industry news EDGE’s VS420 takes to the stage at Hillhead EDGE Innovate will be in attendance at the famous Hillhead Show in June! After a couple of years away, it’s back to face-to-face business and the team at EDGE are excited to meet customers old and new. The EDGE Innovate team will be present at Stand C20 to discuss material handling and recycling solutions as... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 May 2022 Council news Councillor Johanna Llewellyn-Hopkins - bridgend.gov.uk Bridgend Council · 10 May 2022 Global Asamblea de recicladores de América Latina en Panamá: hacia la profesionalización y el reconocimiento del trabajo de los recicladores Del 21 al 23 de abril, Ciudad de Panamá recibió a representantes de agrupaciones de recicladores de 15 países que, después de estos años de pandemia, volvieron a reunirse en […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 10 May 2022 Global Cascading Recycling Technologies for a Circular Economy How can mechanical & chemical recycling work together in practice to achieve full material circularity? We speak to Stephan Roest of Borealis about navigating the circular cascade and more… CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 10 May 2022 Policy & government Alternative waste route found for Dounreay's bulk metal items Two large redundant items that were removed from Dounreay’s facilities have now left the site for disposal or diversion, opening up new waste routes. GOV.UK · 10 May 2022 Policy & government Defence Support Strategy This Defence Support Strategy sets outs the case for change and provides the vision for the future of support. It does this by identifying 5 strategic outcomes to be delivered by 2025. GOV.UK · 10 May 2022 Council news Public Register Operator/Premises Search - Body Treatment Premises - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Make representations about a gambling licence application - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Fixed penalty notices - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Bin collection day finder - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Evidence on economic viability - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Food hygiene rating scheme - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Where to park - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Approved food premises - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Bonfires and smoke pollution - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022 Council news Dead animals - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 10 May 2022