Recycling news: 2021

Global FEAD event – Batteries’ recycling: energising the EU green transition RECYCLING magazine – 24 March 2021 In relation to the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries, FEAD held on Monday an online debate to allow a valuable exchange of views among the legislators and the industry. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news ‘Appetite for DRS’ raised in consultation document Governments in England and Wales and the Northern Ireland devolved legislature have reaffirmed their commitment to introducing a deposit return scheme (DRS), but have conceded that there may be hesitation around its implementation. Scotland has its own proposals for a DRS. In the long-awaited DRS consultation published today (24 March), the three proponents (England, Wales … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Defra consultation gives breakdown of EPR costs Defra has today (24 March) published its long-awaited consultation into its reforms of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. The department said its revised estimates indicate that the annual packaging waste management costs that producers will be required to pay will be in the region of a huge £2.7bn in the first full year of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government Landmark reforms to boost recycling and fight plastic pollution Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Action on suspected endocrine disruptors is crucial for increasing protection On Monday March 22nd, CHEM Trust participated in a Commission meeting which discussed the next steps on EU action on endocrine disruptors. As we described in our recent blog, the question on how endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be better identified in the context of EU regulation for classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) is one […] CHEM Trust · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news WARD Statement – Crompton Road (24/03/21) ”We are aware today [Wednesday 24th March 2021] of a fire at a neighbouring recycling facility on Crompton Road, adjacent... Ward Recycling · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news What are the impacts of shifting Arctic tundra vegetation? Elisabeth Mauclet from the Earth and Life Institute at UCLouvain, Belgium, brings to light the ways in which Arctic tundra vegetation mirrors the complex landscape response to climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news UK Paint Market & Plastic Containers Report, December 2020 The post UK Paint Market & Plastic Containers Report, December 2020 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Cell Culture: Disrupting the Meat Industry Dr. Björn Örvar from ORF Genetics, enlightens us on the firm’s innovative plant biotechnology offerings, derived from barley plants. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news DRS and EPR consultations published Consultation documents have been published today (24 March) on two topics: Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). But, an expected third consultation on consistency in recycling and waste collections within local authorities has been delayed although could be issued soon. This will contain proposals including for free green waste collections and mandatory … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Grow your own to shrink your waste The post Grow your own to shrink your waste appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Consultations due out on deposit return and EPR Consultation documents are set to be published today on two topics: Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). But, an expected third consultation on consistency in recycling and waste collections within local authorities has been delayed. This was to contain proposals including for free green waste collections and mandatory food waste services. Its … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Wales outlines plans for EfW moratorium The Welsh Government has given details of its moratorium on new energy from waste (EfW) plants, saying it will cover those of 10MW or greater and come into effect immediately. In a written statement published today (24 March), Lesley Griffiths, minister for environment, energy and rural affairs, outlined further details of the Welsh strategy heralded … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news REA launches new hydrogen working group REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government Right On Time: Automating Military Logistics DASA is seeking to identify innovations that can deliver a step change in military logistics capability across the Maritime, Land and Air domains. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Cory ‘engaging with market’ to source waste VIDEO REPORT: The chief executive of Cory Riverside Energy has said he hopes the company’s recently approved energy from waste (EfW) plant in Belvedere, South East London, will help to alleviate waste infrastructure issues in the surrounding area. In the video below, Douglas Sutherland was speaking with letsrecycle.com about the plant —approved by the secretary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Disruption to household collections falling Disruption to local authority recycling collections is falling, the latest survey results from the Association of Directors and Environment, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has found. Published yesterday (23 March) for the week commencing 15 March, the figures show 76% of recycling collections are operating as normal, up from 69% the previous week. Disruptions to garden … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government How we’re protecting watercourses and preventing flooding at Burgess Hill The eastern arm of the River Adur is one of the most important features of the Northern Arc. As master developers, we're responsible for the long term stewardship of the area. Find out how we're protecting and enhancing waterways for generation to come at Burgess Hill. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Global Erwischt: Wildfisch als Fischfutter für Aquakulturen! The post Erwischt: Wildfisch als Fischfutter für Aquakulturen! appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Mar 2021 Global Europe’s race against time The European Union has committed itself to dispelling the spectre of racial prejudice. But with the resurgence of racism and discrimination across Europe, combating it requires urgent action, not just noble words, writes Khaled Diab. The issue of racism is climbing up the agenda of the European Union. On Friday, which was the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the E… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news The Reuse Consortium – Excelling In Scotland The Reuse Consortium - Excelling In Scotland The CRNS Reuse Consortium was the highest scoring submission in the recent tender for a national framework contract with Scotland Excel to provide quality reuse furniture to Scotland’s local authorities and housing associations. After four years of successful trading, the CRNS Reuse Consortium is now set to grow [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news DRS ‘to be delayed until 2024’, charity claims The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has said the government is set to push back the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to 2024. This comes ahead of second round consultations on the scheme which are due to be released imminently— although they could be delayed until the second quarter— alongside consultations on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news REA statement on Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Mar 2021 Industry news Planet Patrol Founder, Lizzie Carr, comments on delays to a UK Deposit Return Scheme 24th March 2021: In light of reports that the UK Government will delay the UK Deposit Return Scheme to 2024 ‘at the earliest’, Planet Patrol founder, Lizzie Carr, comments: Planet Patrol has been gathering data on litter in the UK over the past three years and plastic bottles, drinks cans and glass bottles are consistently amongst […] Planet Patrol · 24 Mar 2021 Council news Garages - Apply for the concessionary rate - forms.southwark.gov.uk Southwark Council · 23 Mar 2021 Council news Fun and Food - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news Shaping the knowledge triangle to build back better and deliver net zero Raimund Bleischwitz from University College London, Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (UCL BSEER), discusses systems thinking for net zero carbon and a circular economy. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news HMRC’s landfill fluff appeal begins HMRC’s appeal against a court ruling last year which said waste deposited as ‘fluff’ at landfill sites was not liable for tax began today (23 March) at a remote hearing at the Court of Appeal. HMRC’s appeal relates to a long-running dispute between HMRC and three waste companies: Biffa, Veolia and Devon Waste Management. HMRC … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news ACE UK expands bring banks scheme Paper containers with metal ends will now be included in the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) bring bank scheme. Working in partnership with consumer products producer Sonoco Europe, ACE UK said it can now accept paper containers, including Pringles tubes and food and drink cartons at 334 recycling points in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news ‘Navigating the latest changes in waste legislation’ In this opinion piece, Tom Eng, senior vice president and head of TOMRA Recycling, provides an overview of some of the recent changes in European and international waste legislation and highlights the implications of these changes for waste operators. OPINION: The global waste and recycling sector is heavily regulated and, in addition to international legislation, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news EA reports lowest amount of high-risk waste sites The Environment Agency has said the number of high risk illegal waste sites in the second quarter of 2020/21 is the “lowest it has been”, but still narrowly missed its target. In its corporate scorecard for the period covering 1 July to 30 September 2020 , the Agency reported that the total number of high … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2021 Global Recycled plastics balancing on a thin line with the ‘mass balance approach’ The European Commission is currently developing options for methods to calculate, verify and report recycled content in plastic products. This is a step towards implementing the goals of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive to ensure at least 25% recycled plastic in PET bottles from 2025, and 30% in all beverage bottles from 2030. Once developed, […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government Tax policies and consultations (Spring 2021) The government has published a number of tax-related consultations and calls for evidence on a range of tax administration and tax policy areas. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Council news Brownfield Land Register 2021: Appendix B: Maps of sites included on the Register Site BLR_01 Land south of W - Breckland Council Breckland Council · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government CMA Annual Plan consultation 2021 to 2022 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2021 to 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government Competition and Markets Authority Annual Plan 2021 to 2022 How the CMA will deliver on its strategy and vision for 2021 to 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news REUSE member, the Sewing Rooms, bring Premier Inn Zzzoovet to life A Lancashire social enterprise business has teamed up with the biggest name in the UK hotel industry to produce a one-of a kind-product in honour of National Sleep Month. Reuse Network · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news TRA backs Defra’s pledges to cut textile waste The Textile Recycling Association has welcomed the government’s announcement last week that it will consult on an extender producer responsibility (EPR) system for textiles by the end of 2022. As part of its Waste Prevention Programme, Defra said the scheme would ensure the industry “contributes to the costs of recycling”. In its consultation document for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2021 Global Repair Café Foundation discusses the need for a Right to Repair Repair cafés are an integral part of the Right to Repair movement. Listen to our dutch member Repair Café Foundation talk about the need for policy measures to lift the barriers to repair and make it the norm. Right to Repair Europe · 23 Mar 2021 Industry news Supporting stakeholders to work safely through the Covid-19 pandemic With fieldwork put on hold in 2020 due to the Covid-19 lockdown, our evidence team lead and appointed Health and Safety Advisor, Peter Wills, applied his skills and knowledge to help staff work safely from home and to get client projects safely up and running. Resource Futures · 23 Mar 2021