Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Biographies - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 1 May 2022 Council news Partnership and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2015 2.00 pm - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 1 May 2022 Research & science Inside UCL app - app.ucl.ac.uk UCL News · 1 May 2022 Industry news Legislation – Your guide to Digital Waste Tracking Digital Waste Tracking is set to transform waste management by allowing real-time tracking of waste and resources across the economy. Polytag supports this initiative, aiming to tag and trace all packaging and waste digitally. Learn about the UK government's upcoming digital waste tracking service, the recent public consultation, and how Polytag's innovative solutions can help streamline waste … Polytag news · 30 Apr 2022 Industry news Health & Safety - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 30 Apr 2022 Council news Our values - Southampton City Council Southampton Council · 30 Apr 2022 Council news APPENDIX 1: Company, Nature of Business and Directors of Thameswey Companies - Woking Borough Council Woking Council · 30 Apr 2022 Council news Age Friendly Strategy - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 29 Apr 2022 Policy & government Call for project bids 2022: open societies, climate change and accessible education in Panama The British Embassy in Panama City is accepting proposals for projects by 15 May 2022 that support open societies, climate change and accessible education. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022 Council news Climate Plan - North Lanarkshire Council North Lanarkshire Council · 29 Apr 2022 Global CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS CALL OUT AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL’S DECEPTIVE “POLL” ON CHEMICAL “RECYCLING” The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, #breakfreefromplastic, and Beyond Plastics have denounced the American Chemistry Council’s statement regarding New York State voters’ supposed support for chemical “recycling,” as state lawmakers consider bills SB 7891 and AB 9495, which would pave the way for the industry to build these largely plastic incineration plants. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Packaging Innovations Unveils New Features Publication/Website: Printweek Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 29 Apr 2022 Policy & government Up next - the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector This white paper sets out the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, and the steps we are taking to support our system of public service broadcasting. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Biogas Insights 3 – Food waste recycling: anaerobic digestion, the net zero lever for local authorities The post Biogas Insights 3 – Food waste recycling: anaerobic digestion, the net zero lever for local authorities appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news A Hilly Restoration Dave DeBurton, of Westward Ho! Men’s Shed shares the story of the Sheds recent challenging restoration. “We were approached by Clovelly RNLI branch Chairlady Viv Foster to undertake restoration of their vintage donation box. UK Men's Sheds Association · 29 Apr 2022 Policy & government Royal opening for carbon neutral military dog training facility HRH The Princess Royal visits Remount Barracks for new sustainable facility and met Service personnel and military working dogs. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news PFAS in Compostable Packaging – why change is needed Repeated studies have found high levels of harmful and persistent chemicals, PFAS, in moulded fibre compostable food packaging – the... Fidra · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Ramadan Mubarak: Newham Community Project The post Ramadan Mubarak: Newham Community Project appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 29 Apr 2022 Policy & government Ministers appoint new members to CCC’s Adaptation Committee Three new expert members have been appointed to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) Adaptation Committee by the UK… Climate Change Committee · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Feather Edge Boards - Mick George Mick George Group · 29 Apr 2022 Policy & government Improving fish and eel passage on the Bristol Frome The Environment Agency has begun work to make it easier for fish and eels to swim up and down the River Frome in Yate, north Bristol. GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Climate change is triggering unexpected glacial movement Scientists say melting snow and ice, seeping between Arctic glaciers, puts even thick glaciers at risk of sudden collapse from glacial movement. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news International Compost Awareness Week (May 1 – 7) launches Call to action around the world REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news News in brief (29/04/2022) With news on: Asda donates £1.4m to food charity FareShare; Geminor biogas transport cuts emissions; CIWM launches equality, diversity and inclusion strategy; and, Newcastle installed rainbow from recycled cans for Earth Day. Asda donates £1.4m to food charity FareShare Retailer Asda has donated £1.4 million to set up the ‘All Good Food Fund’, a project … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Landfill fire involving 40,000 tonnes of waste started ‘accidentally’ Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has ruled that a “large” fire at Hills Waste Solution’s Lower Compton landfill site, near Calne, started “accidentally”. A member of the site’s staff detected a fire at 5.05am on Wednesday (27 April). They called the fire service “immediately”, Hills says, and initiated the site emergency plan. On … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2022 Global The EU Commission proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Author: Maria Negut, Head of EU Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. The long-awaited EC proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was finally published on 30 March 2022, building upon the “Ecodesign Directive”, which currently only covers energy-related products. Part of the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), the proposal for ecodesign is [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Practical test successfully completed: compostable bags made from renewable raw materials convinced consumers Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Read below a guest article by Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Final report available Together with nine partners, C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. carried out the model project "Practical test of compostable bags – circular economy with compostable fruit and [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global EU legislation needs to stronger acknowledge important role of bioplastics within circular economy Read below a guest article by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics which was recently published in the anniversary edition of the Japanese BioPlastics Association journal. During the past years, the environment for bio-based as well as biodegradable and compostable plastics in the European Union (EU) has become more and more dynamic. [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Member portrait: Bisio Progetti In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Sara Di Berardino, Sustainability Manager at Bisio Progetti, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Bisio Progetti, Italy Bisio Progetti was founded in 1989 to develop, manufacture, and market high [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Policy news: April 2022 How is the European bioplastics industry seeking to gain more regulatory approval? European Bioplastics (EUBP) recently announced the appointment of Maria Negut as the new Head of EU Affairs. Her job will be to convince EU decision-makers that bioplastics can play a vital role in helping them to achieve their climate goals. Ms. Negut [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global News from the members: April 2022 Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded the production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global News in brief: April 2022 Sea-farmed supercrop: how seaweed could transform the way we live From high-protein food to plastics and fuel, Swedish scientists are attempting to tap the marine plant’s huge potential. As we shift to a bio-based rather than fossil-fuel-based economy, seaweed could provide a lot of the compounds we need. For example, Ulrica Edlund, Steinhagen’s collaborator [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Scott Bros issues dire warning over red diesel SCOTT BROS has estimated the ban on red diesel will cost it an extra £1.5 million per year and have a disproportionate effect on eco-friendly businesses. The family-run firm, which used it to fuel vehicles and plant involved in the recycling process, was paying 70p a litre, which rose in recent months to almost £1.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news BEIS publicises funds for recyclers hit by red diesel loss The department for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS) has publicised the funding opportunities available to metals recyclers hit by the loss of the entitlement to use red diesel. From 1 April, the government reduced the list of businesses entitled to use red diesel, which many operators use to power machinery, and excluded the waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2022 Global ISWA Welcomes Gazel de Klerk ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Apr 2022 Global Public consultation on OCS certification scheme project launched by Plastics Europe and EuPC PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON OCS CERTIFICATION SCHEME OPEN UNTIL 29 MAY 2022 The Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) programme was developed by… Plastics Europe · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news Tees Valley EfW procurement process to end in September The final bidder for the contract to run an energy from waste (EfW) plant which will take household waste from seven North East councils should be identified by October. Plans for the £300 million Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility, which will be located on a 22-acre brownfield site in Redcar and Cleveland, were unveiled in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news ADBA Members Meeting | Spring 2022 | Presentations Summary Nearly 60 delegates from the AD industry and government representatives travelled to Bristol on 26th April for the ADBA Members Meeting, hosted by Ashfords. Here ADBA’s Lead Policy Analyst (Agriculture & Environment) Leanne Williams outlines the main outcomes of the meeting and below is a brief summary of what each speaker addressed and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news ADBA Policy Report – April 2022 Click to expand the report to full screen. Click to download the report to your device. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Apr 2022 Industry news For Black people, a walk in the countryside can be a powerful act of protest Britain’s countryside excludes nearly eight million people of colour. Reclaiming our right to roam can reconnect marginalised communities to nature and the land. Greenpeace UK · 29 Apr 2022