Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Nature restoration across Southeast Asia could cost $200 billion annually Nature restoration projects are needed across Southeast Asia to help the region better adapt and tackle climate change, but estimated annual costs could be exceptionally, and unreachably large. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Jun 2023 Policy & government Consultation open for Wisbech incinerator permit Environmental permit public consultation now open for comments until 2 August 2023. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Faun-Zoeller acquires CP Davidson Faun-Zoeller UK has announced the acquisition of C.P. Davidson & Sons Ltd, a UK-based commercial vehicles specialist based in Chorley, Northwest England. The move forms part of Faun-Zoeller UK’s “strategic plan for the UK market”, aiming to enhance its offering, customer base, technology, and service network. C.P. Davidson Ltd, established in 1991, and is known … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Repic’s ‘WEEE Cycle Network’ event draws to a close After a 15- day journey starting in Alness in the Scottish Highlands, the cyclists of Repic’s WEEE Cycle Network event reach the finish line in Sittingbourne, Kent on Friday, 16 June. The final leg of the event was from Bexleyheath to the finish line at SWEEEP Kuusakoski’s Gas Road treatment facility, where Louise Grantham, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Bumper year for metal in Starpack Student awards Clever shaping and intricate graphics produced standout entries Tasked to create a metal speciality gift pack for a fictitious Champagne or sparkling wine, a showstopping entry which brilliantly combined elegance […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 23 Jun 2023 Policy & government Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviators Funding to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to work in aviation and support the industry to address sustainability and new technologies. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2023 Policy & government New evidence changes vehicle salvage merger assessment CMA provisionally clears Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors following new evidence GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news In a UK industry first, enfinium creates ‘digital twins’ of its operating facilities In a UK industry first, enfinium creates ‘digital twins’ of its operating facilities enfinium · 23 Jun 2023 Global Fossil or Fair: Will EU’s Heating Policy Delay or Accelerate Sustainable Energy Justice? Phasing out archaic fossil heating systems in favour of cleaner options is a must in Europe’s quest to cut energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. But only one year on from REPowerEU, European lawmakers risk backpedalling on their commitments to a fossil-free future in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and ecodesign rules for space and water heaters. This is a hit-or… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Jun 2023 Policy & government NIM02915 - Tips, gratuities and service charges: service charges GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Devon HWRCs ‘harder to maintain’ after DIY charge removal Devon county council has warned that the government’s decision to scrap DIY waste charges “will make it harder” for it to maintain the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) service as it is. The Conservative-controlled authority said in a statement that the decision to ban DIY waste charges, which have been in place in Devon since … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Mastercard introduces global pilot program for credit card recycling Mastercard has launched a pilot program to recycle expired payment cards around the world, as the company makes strides in its plan to remove polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics from all payment cards on its network by 2028. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Surrey launches waste reduction rewards scheme The Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) has announced that it will rollout a scheme which will see residents rewarded for efforts to reduce waste. The partnership has launched the Rethink Waste app, which is available to all Surrey residents for free and provides members with a personalised dashboard where they can access activities and resources to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Rising doubts over EPR timescales spark concerns Local Authority groups have called on Defra to work with them to ensure the successful rollout of extended producer responsibility (EPR), as pressure on the government ramps up over the scheme. Other industry figures have also raised concerns that EPR could be pushed back, with another saying it is “impossible” to deliver the scheme to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Highly capable IVECO Daily 4×4 set for Ukraine aid mission West Cornwall Removals are well known for helping people move house, but the tragic situation in Ukraine will see its IVECO Daily 4×4 deliver medical aid to wounded animals. The seven IVECO Dailys of family-run West Cornwall Removals in their distinctive red and white colours are a familiar sight in Penzance – the company’s home... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Jun 2023 Council news Procedure for public participation at council meetings - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 23 Jun 2023 Council news Love your Town Centre funding - Mid Devon District Council Mid Devon Council · 23 Jun 2023 Global Webinar: Is the legal guarantee the right tool to make products last longer? We invited different political actors to discuss how the legal guarantee can influence repair. For further info, watch our webinar! Right to Repair Europe · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government N Matanda v Perpetua in Perpetuum Ltd: 3322982/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government Net Zero Growth Plan and Carbon Budget Delivery Plan: analysis methodology This technical annex to Powering Up Britain sets out the methodological approach taken to analysis in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan and the Net Zero Growth Plan. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Creating a real circular economy is key to the net-zero transition Carey Causey Ball Corporation’s President, for Beverage Packaging EMEA, explores the interrelations between decarbonisation and the circular economy and how businesses can forge ambitious new action plans that combine the two. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government Cyber Essentials scheme process evaluation A research study investigating the implementation and operation of the Cyber Essentials scheme. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government Nitrous oxide: updated harms assessment This report provides an updated assessment of the health and social harms of nitrous oxide. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Last chance to enter Zero Waste Awards 2023 The deadline to enter the Zero Waste Awards 2023 is set to close on Friday, 23 June. The 2023 awards will take place on 14 September at the RWM show at the NEC, Birmingham, which will form part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo. Celebrating its 13th iteration, the Zero Waste Awards aim to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Suez and Pyrum in deal to build pyrolysis plant for tyres Suez announced this week (20 June) that it has signed a one-year exclusivity agreement with Pyrum Innovations AG to build the “UK’s first tyre recycling plant using Pyrum’s pyrolysis technology”. Over the coming 12 months, the agreement will see Suez identify a location for the first plant and “initiate the approval process with support from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Levenseat partnership means greener options for bulky uplift waste Falkirk Council has entered a new partnership that will ensure all waste from bulky uplifts that previously ended up in landfill is instead recycled or turned into energy. The Council has appointed waste contractors Levenseat on a ten-year contract to recover material for recycling and reuse at the Levenseat facility at Falkirk, near Polmont and […] Levenseat · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Eco-anxiety: how to find hope in a climate crisis Feeling worried or angry about climate change is normal. But when these emotions overwhelm us, it can affect our health. Here’s what we learned from an expert on how to dance (not fight) with our feelings. Greenpeace UK · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Satellite data reveals a severe marine heatwave in UK and Ireland Satellite measurements have detected some of the most severe marine heatwave increases on Earth in the waters surrounding the United Kingdom and Ireland. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2023 Global Guest Blog: A Fortnight Waste-d in Arlington, Texas! ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Valpak to feature in Reconomy’s ‘global compliance solution’ Reconomy has announced that it will be using the expertise of three compliance companies in its portfolio to create ‘Comply Loop’, a “global compliance solution” made up of Valpak, RLG and Noventiz. The new offering, according to the company, will help businesses meet compliance needs “across national boundaries”, manage take-back schemes for products, and provide … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Australian bushfires contributed to ocean cooling affecting La Niña forecasts Research has found that the the Australian bushfires brought on numerous climate impacts, which may have nudged La Niña into a multiyear event. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news CoGen subsidiary acquires Port Clarence biomass plant Glennmont Partners has sold the failed Port Clarence biomass plant to Womble Energy Ltd, an affiliate of CoGen. The £160 million waste wood biomass plant was mothballed in April 2019 when its main contractors Babcock & Wilcox Volund reached a settlement with Glenmont to exit the site. Initially due to come online in 2018, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government Offenders on clean-up duty in anti-social behaviour crackdown New Community Payback teams to clean up fly-tipping or vandalism within 48 hours. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Latest data shows uplift in aluminium packaging recycling According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes continue to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to 2022 figures. In Q1 alone, 40,478 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling – a 14% increase year-on-year (35,382). Of this volume, 28,850 […] Alupro · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news Choosing the right pallets for your business Wooden Pallets are a massive issue in the United Kingdom, with around 10% of them currently being recycled. Pallet Loop provides a solution for those who wish to continue the standard of production they're used to whilst wanting to contribute to a circular economy. Bywaters · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government AAIB Report: Pitts S-1C (G-BTOO), Disconnection of elevator control inflight, 27 March 2022 During a test flight, a modified Pitts S-1C (G-BTOO) landed heavily after the elevator control disconnected inflight at Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 27 March 2022. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Global A Reality Check on the Industrial Emissions Directive The Industrial Emissions Directive is a key European Union law that aims to slash pollution through easy-to-achieve policy changes. But with multiple narratives and arguments swirling around, its benefits might be lost in translation. Ahead of the European Parliament decision, let us get a reality check. eu The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) has the potential to achieve a high-level of pr… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Jun 2023 Policy & government C Roxburgh v Sodexo Ltd: 4101667/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2023 Industry news N+P Group acquires Niramax assets The Dutch-owned N+P Group has struck a deal to acquire the assets of Hartlepool-based waste company Niramax. The deal will see the N+P Group take on Niramax’s 300,000 tonne capacity refuse derived fuel (RDF) production facility, which will operate under a new name: N+P Hartlepool MRF Ltd. N+P however said the deal does not include … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2023 Global Court claim against Apple: French prosecutors open an investigation into part-pairing The French court officially launched an investigation into Apple’s practice of part pairing, following an official complaint by HOP - a member of the Right to Repair Campaign, accusing the US tech-company of premature obsolescence and limiting right to repair. Right to Repair Europe · 22 Jun 2023