Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 30 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Sitemap - Global Food Industry News
Just Food — sustainability · 19 Jun 2023
Council news
Agenda item - Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham Council · 19 Jun 2023
Council news
Access Inclusion Model A.I.M - Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Fermanagh and Omagh Council · 19 Jun 2023
Policy & government
A redesigned NZ ETS Permanent Forest Category - Ministry for the Environment
NZ Ministry for the Environment · 18 Jun 2023
Policy & government
Check your goods meet the Developing Countries Trading Scheme rules of origin
Find the origin rules that your goods must meet to qualify for the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2023
Policy & government
Council DIY waste charges abolished
Charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres will be removed.
GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2023
Industry news
Government to scrap DIY waste charges at HWRCs
In a move which is likely to anger local authorities, the government has today (18 June) announced that households will no longer have to pay to dispose of DIY waste from later this year. The government set out plans in April 2022 to ban charges for DIY waste at household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2023
Industry news
Welcome to Coullons Paper Mill - DS Smith
DS Smith (International Paper) · 17 Jun 2023
Council news
Your Waste Collection Days - East Lindsey District Council
East Lindsey Council · 17 Jun 2023
Global
Chile | ¿La Ley REP se comenzó a escribir en las oficinas de la Asociación de Industriales del Plástico?
Por Alianza basura cero Chile15 de junio de 2023 Esa fue la afirmación de Magdalena Balcells, gerente general de ASIPLA, la Asociación de Industriales del Plástico en Chile, el 13 […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Jun 2023
Policy & government
The King's Birthday Honours 2023: Overseas and International List
The King's Birthday Honours Overseas and International List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally.
GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2023
Policy & government
The King's Birthday Honours List 2023
The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.
GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2023
Council news
Community Engagement Workshops - Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Council · 16 Jun 2023
Council news
Conservative Party - Stafford Borough Council
Stafford Council · 16 Jun 2023
Policy & government
Anglers welcomed back to rivers across England
The Environment Agency is announcing the start of the new fishing season, welcoming anglers back to rivers across England.
GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2023
Council news
Electoral register - surreyheath.gov.uk
Surrey Heath Council · 16 Jun 2023
Policy & government
Statement of changes to the immigration rules: HC 1160, 9 March 2023
Statement of changes to the immigration rules published on 9 March 2023.
GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2023
Council news
Register to vote - surreyheath.gov.uk
Surrey Heath Council · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Scotland’s Proposed Circular Economy Bill
Circular Communities Scotland welcomes the publication of Scotland’s proposed Circular Economy Bill. The Scottish Government published its proposed Circular Economy Bill on June 13th 2023. This legislation aims to redefine how waste and resources are managed in Scotland. Included in the Bill are provisions for publishing a circular economy strategy, circular economy targets and restrictions [..…
Circular Communities Scotland · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
In numbers: Is the UK’s refillable packaging market growing quickly enough?
To mark World Refill Day, edie pulls out the key stats and facts about the UK’s shift away from single-use bottles and looks at how refill options are shaping sustainable behaviour change.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Snow algae increases glacier ice melt in the US
Researchers find that snow algae growing in the Pacific Northwest of the US has exacerbated melting of snow, exposing glacier ice to warm temperatures.
Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Defra ‘open’ to increasing wood packaging targets
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has said it has received a response from the environment minister, Rebecca Pow, saying she is “open” to increasing the packaging recycling targets for waste wood. In 2020, the packaging waste recycling targets for businesses for 2021 and 2022 confirmed that wood packaging targets will drop from 48% in 2020 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Minister ‘open to increasing wood packaging targets’
Resources and waste minister Rebecca Pow has said that she is open to increasing packaging recycling targets for waste wood following a call led by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).
Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Study finds combined ship emissions endanger marine environment
A study on the cumulative emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances from ships reveals that ship emissions drastically threaten the marine environment.
Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Greenpeace collaborates on star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Don’t Stop with Steve McQueen, Will Poulter, Fraser T Smith, Lammas Park & more
Greenpeace today unveils a star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic single Don’t Stop aiming to inspire a new generation of climate activists.
Greenpeace UK · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Comedian Maisie Adam to Compere Bed Show Dinner and Awards
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced Yorkshire-born comedian Maisie Adam as the host of its Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 26 September. Maisie will host the 13th Gala Dinner, welcome and entertain the 500 guests, and present the 2023 Bed Industry Awards, sponsored by The Vita Group, on the first evening of the […]
National Bed Federation · 16 Jun 2023
Policy & government
Mr M Osborne v British Airways plc: 3301841/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Perth awards £50m EfW deal to Paprec
Perth & Kinross council has awarded a 10-year contract worth £50 million to Paprec Energies Binn Ltd for treatment of around 40,000 tonnes a year of residual waste. Paprec Energies Binn Ltd is a new company incorporated in November 2022 to develop the £90 million facility at the Binn Eco Park in Glenfarg, which will … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Cory’s revenue boosted by energy prices and 4.7% gate fee rise
Cory has published its annual report for 2022 which shows that its revenues grew by 32% to £182.8m and tonnages diverted from landfill have also risen to 969,000 tonnes. The increased revenue comes from a £21.7m boost from the McGrath acquisition at the start of 2022. Like-for-like revenue is up 15% to £161.1m “due to … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
HW Martin retains £78m Durham HWRC deal
HW Martin has retained the contract to manage Durham county council’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) until 2032, in a nine-year deal valued at £78 million. H.W Martin Waste was founded over 40 years ago and has 17 sites across the UK, from Devon to North Lanarkshire. According to a tender notice published on … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023
Global
ISWA Welcomes Gemeente Sittard-Geleen as our latest Silver Member
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 16 Jun 2023
Council news
Parking enforcement and penalties - Three Rivers District Council
Three Rivers Council · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Ecosurety funded Refill Return Cup Scheme launches in Bristol - Ecosurety
Ecosurety · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Strategic review of Kotsovolos - Currys PLC
Currys plc newsroom · 16 Jun 2023
Global
Asian Development Bank (ADB) regressing on climate commitments in Asia
Manila, Philippines – June 16, 2023 – In an online forum with the National Press Club of the Philippines, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives – Asia Pacific stated that […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Jun 2023
Industry news
Don’t Stop the music – the sounds of social justice movements
The remake of Fleetwood Mac's classic song Don’t Stop is a call to keep fighting against the polluting companies causing climate change. Why? Because music has fuelled movements for decades. Here are the soundtracks to the world’s biggest fights for justice.
Greenpeace UK · 15 Jun 2023
Industry news
Don’t Stop thinking about tomorrow: the classic song reimagined for a new generation
Greenpeace has joined up with some of the best in music and film to remake Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Don’t Stop
Greenpeace UK · 15 Jun 2023
Industry news
Aldi becomes latest retailer to seek more recycling information
Aldi is intensifying its environmental initiatives by focusing on acquiring more detailed recycling information, a move that underscores its commitment to sustainability. This effort aims to refine the retailer's packaging strategies and contribute significantly to broader ecological objectives, demonstrating Aldi’s proactive approach in promoting responsible recycling practices among its consu…
Polytag news · 15 Jun 2023
Industry news
Circularity Scotland facing uncertain future
Circularity Scotland – the organisation set up to run Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – could collapse after the scheme administrator said it had to send staff home last week and it is unsure if they will be paid. Circularity Scotland, which is industry led and funded, was set up to be the scheme administrator … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023
Industry news
RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day
In support of World Refill Day on 16th June, RECOUP, a charity focused on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, has released a new case study exploring the rise of refill products and their packaging. While bulk refill purchases have traditionally been used for commercial purposes, the growing concern over the environmental impact of packaging has...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Jun 2023