Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 30 Jul 2026.
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Council news
Councillors and decision making - burnley.gov.uk
Burnley Council · 25 Apr 2022
Global
CLIMATE BONDS INITIATIVE UNDER FIRE FOR SUPPORTING WASTE-BURNING IN CEMENT KILNS
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) released a public letter signed by over 150 civil society organizations in 30+ countries denouncing the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) for considering the inclusion of burning of waste as “alternative fuels” in cement kilns as part of its climate financing recommendations.
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022
Global
An Open Letter to Climate Bonds Initiative: Climate Financing for False Solutions
An Open Letter to Climate Bonds Initiative: Climate Financing for False Solutions
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022
Global
Actúa contra la alarmante contaminación de la industria cementera: necesitamos tu apoyo
Actúa contra la alarmante contaminación de la industria cementera: necesitamos tu apoyo
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Pair who attacked Suez crew member sentenced
Suez has “taken the difficult decision” to publicise an assault on its crews in Doncaster, after a couple pleaded guilty to attacking a crew member last year. The company explained that a member of crew was attacked by a woman and her partner during a collection round in the Askern area in Doncaster in March … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022
Global
The great detox – largest ever ban of toxic chemicals announced by EU
Thousands of the most notorious chemicals will be rapidly banned in Europe, the European Commission announced today, as part of the Zero-pollution goal in the EU […]
European Environmental Bureau · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Wastewise showcase their flagship IVC facility
TAKE a tour of the Wastewise flagship IVC facility in Crewe where they process over 75,000 tonnes of mixed garden and food waste per annum. The £7m state of the art composting facility was opened in June 2020, built to treat organic waste for Cheshire East Council and uses a Gicom IVC system along with...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 Apr 2022
Global
Welcome to our Latest Silver Member – Bertin Technologies
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Apr 2022
Global
La Iniciativa de Bonos Climáticos (CBI) es criticada por apoyar la incineración de residuos en hornos de cemento
Para su publicación inmediata: 25 de abril, 2022. Más de 175 organizaciones de la sociedad civil se manifiestan contra los criterios de financiamiento de la Iniciativa de Bonos Climáticos (CBI). […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Beauparc confirms B&M Waste acquisition
The Beauparc Group has confirmed its acquisition of B&M Waste and has pledged to ensure that the company “continues to grow”. The move was exclusively revealed by letsrecycle.com earlier this month (see letsrecycle.com story), but until the latest statement had not been confirmed by either company. However, in a joint release last week (20 April), … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Registration Application Form - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Tissue - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship 2022/2023
Applications closed 12 June 2022.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Heads of Agreement Signed for Equity Investment and Production Offtake in the Nickel Mines of Mustika Artha Prathama in Indonesia
As part of a strategy to establish a strategic portfolio of mining assets in Indonesia to provide security of supply and feedstock to a future processing plant of intermediate metal salts used in electric vehicle batteries, Altilium Metals is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with PT. Karya Sarana [...]
Altilium news · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Press Releases - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022
Industry news
Your Ecosurety support - Ecosurety Hub
Ecosurety · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Papermaking Process - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Working in the Paper Industry - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
PaperWorks - Packs 1 & 2 - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Celebrating sustainable solutions for Fashion Revolution Week 2022
The new edie podcast episode is a special edition marking Fashion Revolution Week 2022, with our expert guest interviewees covering topics including local clothing rental, garment upcycling, fashion activism and low-impact clothing care.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Rana Plaza. Nine-Years On
Every so often, an event takes place which makes shockingly visible the reality of fast fashion’s dependence on the dirt-cheap...
TRAID · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Sophie Trueman appointed Too Good To Go's Managing Director UK & IE - Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go UK · 24 Apr 2022
Industry news
Useful Links - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Legislation – Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation requires manufacturers to manage the full lifecycle of their products, encouraging sustainable choices in packaging. Starting in 2023, UK businesses will bear financial responsibility for product packaging post-use. Polytag's innovative Describe, Tag and Trace technology helps businesses comply with EPR by tracking and analyzing packaging throu…
Polytag news · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Home - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Key Issues - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Our Members - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Health & Safety / PABIAC - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022
Industry news
Andy Coyne - Global Food Industry News
Just Food — sustainability · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Myths & Facts - Confederation of Paper Industries
Confederation of Paper Industries · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
11 advantages of a Digital Deposit Return Scheme
Polytag introduces a pioneering Digital Deposit Return Scheme, leveraging tag and trace technology to streamline recycling and reduce environmental impact. This digital approach lowers operational costs, simplifies the recycling process for consumers, and integrates with existing waste management systems. Join us in revolutionising recycling and enhancing eco-responsibility.
Polytag news · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
What is a Smart City & Could it Solve the Waste Crisis?
City and town environments are rapidly evolving, and the surge in advanced technology has birthed the concept of the Smart City. These metropolitan areas are not just increasing in population; they are also becoming smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Smart cities leverage technology with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents,…
Zero Waste Week · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Social media “influence” accelerates fast fashion culture
Fast fashion culture, though widely disapproved of, is still on the rise as social media companies use it as a marketing ploy for adolescents.
Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Daps or plimsolls? Have your say with Bristol’s new ballot bins!
The post Daps or plimsolls? Have your say with Bristol’s new ballot bins! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company .
Bristol Waste Company · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Costa Coffee to Trial Plant-Based Cup Lids
Publication/Website: edie.net Click here to read the article
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
OPINION: ‘More must be done on glass recycling’
Kevin Bell, managing director at Renewi’s Maltha Glass Recycling, shares his view on what hinders the road to a 90% glass recycling rate by 2030 set by the partnership Close the Glass Loop. OPINION: There is nothing like glass. Unlike more ill-famed peers like plastic, recyclers can give new life to glass packaging ad infinitum. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Using marine heatwave forecasts to predict ecological impacts
Marine heatwave forecasts could potentially provide up to one year’s notice of changes to ocean temperatures, predicting effects on ecosystems.
Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Viridor and Reuse Network unveil partnership
Viridor and the Reuse Network have announced a strategic partnership to “further develop the UK’s reuse sector”. Viridor has committed £50,000 to the charity to support its “network of reuse charities and social enterprise members who continue to find balanced environmental and social solutions for both people and the planet”. According to Viridor, the money will … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Vehicle news round-up (22/04/2022)
With news on: Interim fleet for Wellingborough’s in-house services; Converted RCV delivered to Islington; Electric fleet for Exeter ; and, Veolia launches renewable fuelled fleet. Interim fleet for Wellingborough’s in-house services North Northamptonshire council’s vehicle partner specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has provided an interim fleet of 30 vehicles to carry out the council’s in-hous…
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022
Industry news
Black algae fabrics and 3D-woven denim: 8 of the best innovations for sustainable fashion
This week is Fashion Revolution Week and, to mark the occasion, edie and innovation partner Springwise are highlighting eight groundbreaking technologies, materials and systems that could help transform the fashion sector, for good.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Apr 2022