Recycling news: 2021

Global Recycling Unpacked: Maximizing Circularity in US Beverage Packaging As part of Circular City Week New York, Metabolic co-hosted this webinar “Recycling Unpacked” to explore the potential for a circular beverage packaging sector for the U.S. Reloop Platform · 31 Mar 2021 Council news All Saints Day Nursery - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news FareShare Job Description – Senior Press and PR Officer - FareShare FareShare · 30 Mar 2021 Council news Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-2030 - cotswold.gov.uk Cotswold Council · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news ‘Significant’ fire at Datashredders’ Cambridgeshire plant A “significant” fire broke out at a plant owned by Datashredders at the Eastwood Industrial Estate in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire yesterday (29 March). More than 50 firefighters were called to the scene at 9.53am to find the fire at the industrial building “well developed”. Crews “worked hard” to extinguish the fire and stop it spreading to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Global Buildings in a world that looks beyond growth – 28 April – Webinar Wednesday 28 April, 15:30-17:00 Register here Greening Europe’s homes and public spaces is a crucial element of the EU’s strategy towards climate neutrality, and one […] European Environmental Bureau · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Caerphilly – Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability We recognise that this past year has been hard for many, so with this in mind, we’d like to promote some other incredible initiatives working to create stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable communities. Each month we will be promoting a location that is home to one of our repair cafés, celebrating the many other inspirational, ... Repair Cafe Wales · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Progress for many packaging waste materials ahead of quarterly data release The post Progress for many packaging waste materials ahead of quarterly data release appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news INCPEN to work with value chain on waste reforms The chief executive of the packaging industry association, the Industry Council for Packaging and Environment (INCPEN), says the government’s waste reforms will “transform the relationship” between consumers, councils and producers. Paul Vanston added that Defra’s waste reforms were the first “wholesale opportunity in 25 years” to resolve “dozens of issues embedded in current systems”. He … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Mrs T Heal v Ground Recycling Ltd: 3304682/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Veolia-Suez deal ‘would boost UK recycling’ Veolia’s chief operating officer, Estelle Brachlianoff said today that the company’s proposal for a merger with Suez would allow the UK to ‘more rapidly’ reach its recycling goals. Mrs Brachlianoff knows the UK well – for many years she was responsible for the territory as Veolia’s executive vice president for the UK and Ireland. Her … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Global Press release: Cepi joins ENZA, the cross-sector alliance for climate neutrality in 2050 ENZA, an alliance of 17 associations advocating for cross-sectoral and cross-vectoral climate neutrality solutions, was launched today. ENZA (the European Net Zero Alliance) brings together European associations representing different industries – pulp and paper, buildings, mobility, agriculture – and energy providers from liquid and gaseous fuels, to heat, and including electricity distributio… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Commonwealth Marine Economies (CME) Programme: Caribbean region This page provides factsheets and documents on Commonwealth Marine Economies (CME) Programme activity in countries across the Caribbean region. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news York considers monthly recycling collections City of York council is considering moving to three-weekly or monthly recycling collections under plans to improve recycling rates. The proposals were set out in a committee meeting on the 25 March, where three options were considered, two of which reduce the frequency of recycling collections but increase the size of bins. The change comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Over £30 million government investment to boost batteries and hydrogen vehicles Pioneering research into battery technology, the electric vehicle supply chain and hydrogen vehicles is to be backed by over £30 million of government funding. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Defence outlines greener future The Ministry of Defence has published its roadmap to becoming more resilient and sustainable in the face of the immense challenge of global climate change. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Highways England unveils multi-million pound initiative to revitalise ageing concrete roads The project will make sure that concrete roads are safer, quieter and easier to maintain for the future. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news DRS consultation launch In March, ministers launched a fresh consultation regarding the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the industry and campaigners still split on how the system should work, Rick Hindley, executive director at Alupro, provided the following comment: “Aiming to tackle plastic pollution, increase recycling rates, improve recyclate quality […] The pos… Alupro · 30 Mar 2021 Global Using LCA to compare bio-based and fossil-based plastics is not that simple Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. Life cycle assessment (LCA) has evolved to be the preferred tool to assess the environmental sustainability of certain products and materials. Recently it has also been used with great enthusiasm to compare bio-based with fossil-based plastics. It seems to be an easy instrument to draw [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government explores next steps to clean up tobacco litter in England Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government S66 9AB, BDR Property Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/CP3936QK/V002 View the permit issued for Thurcroft Landfill, Thurcroft under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Businesses urged to get control of supply chain governance and transparency The post Businesses urged to get control of supply chain governance and transparency appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Clarity Environmental Supports National Trust coastline appeal The post Clarity Environmental Supports National Trust coastline appeal appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Suez and Eunomia launch ‘social value guide’ Suez Recycling and Recovery UK and environmental consultancy Eunomia have published a social value guide for local authorities. Called ‘increasing the social value delivered by environmental services contracts: A Guide for local authorities’ the guide aims to support local authorities in implementing social value at each stage of waste and recycling contracts. This includes the planning, … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news WH Malcolm’s Glasgow EfW appeal dismissed Scottish ministers have dismissed logistic company WH Malcolm’s appeal against Glasgow city council’s decision to refuse the firm planning permission for an energy from waste (EfW) plant. WH Malcolm applied to Glasgow city council for planning permission for a EfW plant in Whiteinch, Glasgow, with the capacity to process 120,000 tonnes of waste per year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Exporters welcome reopening of Suez Canal Exporters of recyclable materials and shipping lines have welcomed the refloating of the Ever Given container ship which has been blocking the Suez Canal. Admiral Osama Rabie, chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority, speaking yesterday announced that as of “Monday 29th March, 2021, the Panamanian container ship has been successfully refloated. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Automation & Digitalisation 2021 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Recycleye Shortlisted for Best Team Culture Award Recycleye have been shortlisted for ‘Best Team Culture’ by the Company Culture Awards!... Recycleye news · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks forward to a year of economic recovery at the second meeting of the Build Back Better Business Council as Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng write an open letter to businesses on the Government’s Plan for Growth. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Policy & government Third of UK's biggest companies commit to net zero 30 of the UK’s FTSE100 companies have signed up to the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Policy & government Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach The Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach sets out the ambition, the principles and the methods needed for UK Defence to meet the challenge of climate change. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Council news Newport Civil Parking Enforcement Review - Newport City Council Newport Council · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Simulating future climate change to support policy making with respect to climate adaptation We spoke with Professor Colin Jones, project coordinator of CRESCENDO, about the project’s work in predicting global climate change over the coming century. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Appointments round-up (29/03/2021) With news of: WRAP’s Claire Shrewsbury becomes director of insights; Butler joins Reconomy; Ward post for special projects; UK and Europe posts at DS Smith; 37 join Bright Green Plastics; Four in at Topolytics WRAP’s Shrewsbury becomes insights director Claire Shrewsbury has been promoted to director of insights and innovation at WRAP. Ms Shrewsbury was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Global “Certified compostable organic waste bags improve quality of organic waste” experts confirm, contradicting recent misleading media reports on organic waste collection Contrary to popular belief, certified, industrial compostable organic waste bags neither bear harm for soil or human health, nor do they contribute to the problem of microplastics, as experts underline. On the contrary, they convey chances for a higher quality and quantity of collected organic waste. Read in the following a guest commentary by the Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. (Associati… European Bioplastics News · 29 Mar 2021 Global IED revision: better implementation for improved waste management The waste management sector is, by definition, a key actor in pollution prevention. Under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), which... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news One quarter of global population faces fatal heat waves In South Asia, global warming is set to create more deadly heat waves - with 60% of the region unable to take shelter and survive, due to working outdoors. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Mar 2021 Global Are you our future European Zero Waste Ambassadors and Trainers? As part of the ‘Building a European Zero Waste Academy’ project, today we have opened applications for two exciting training opportunities – we’re looking for candidates to become Europe’s leading Zero Waste Ambassadors and Zero Waste Trainers. Despite ambitious EU legislation in place, progress towards zero waste and the circular economy is not at the […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news LGA calls for producers to pay for contamination More than half a million tonnes of household recycling was rejected at the point of sorting due to contamination in 2019/20, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). Non-recyclable materials placed in the recycling bin contributed to the rejection of 525,000 tonnes of household recycling, the LGA’s latest figures show. The LGA, which represents councils … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Essex joins with French groups on circular project Essex county council is leading a cross-border project aiming to help local authorities in England and France transition to a circular economy. The project, called Blueprint to a Circular Economy, will look to develop a set of strategies, policies and approaches that will give local authorities in England and France tools to increase recycling rates, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021