Recycling news: 2021
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 31 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Three Rivers poised to top recycling league table
The annual local authority recycling League Champion award for England could be heading south to Three Rivers district council in Hertfordshire next month. Provisional recycling statistics for the 2019/20 financial year, compiled by letsrecycle.com, suggest that Three Rivers district council will be the highest performing authority in England with a Recycling, Reuse and Composting rate of 64.1%…
letsrecycle.com News · 25 Feb 2021
Industry news
Regenerative food production and innovative food systems - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 25 Feb 2021
Industry news
Why we care about sustainability - EMR Group
EMR Metal Recycling news · 25 Feb 2021
Research & science
Log in to Outlook Web Access (OWA) - UCL | University College London
UCL News · 25 Feb 2021
Industry news
Skip Hire - Mick George
Mick George Group · 25 Feb 2021
Industry news
Skip Hire | From £99 - Next Day Delivery - Mick George
Mick George Group · 24 Feb 2021
Council news
Search, View and Comment on Applications - East Lindsey District Council
East Lindsey Council · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Latest News - Mick George
Mick George Group · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Ward statement confirms it is open for business
We want to reassure our colleagues, clients and partners that Donald Ward Limited, trading as Ward Recycling and widely known as Ward, is very much open for business.
Ward Recycling · 24 Feb 2021
Council news
Register to Vote - East Devon District Council
East Devon Council · 24 Feb 2021
Council news
Electoral Services - eastdevon.gov.uk
East Devon Council · 24 Feb 2021
Global
Three ESWET position papers released in February 2021
In February 2021, ESWET released three position papers, replying to several public consultations launched by the European Commission. You can...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Articles of Association, Updated October 2021
The post Articles of Association, Updated October 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
About the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, February 2021
The post About the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, February 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
About the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, February 2021
The post About the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, February 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Global
Joint Statement: An EU Taxonomy Delivering for the Economy and the Environment
The signatories of this statement, represent sectors of major importance for European economic development and wealth. We make the move to a competitive, climate-neutral economy in Europe possible and support an EU taxonomy that helps accelerate investments in sustainable solutions. We are strongly concerned about the European Commission’s (EC) draft Taxonomy Delegated Regulation proposal, whic…
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
About the Department for International Trade, February 2021
The post About the Department for International Trade, February 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
About The Environment Agency, February 2021
The post About The Environment Agency, February 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
About The Plastics Tax, February 2021
The post About The Plastics Tax, February 2021 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Global
ISWA Welcomes Florence Kuijl
On February 15th Florence joined the ISWA general secretariat as Technical Communications Coordinator. We have given her the floor to present herself to the ISWA network.
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on green recovery post-pandemic
The post Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on green recovery post-pandemic appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Deposit Return Scheme Enquiry Launched
The post Deposit Return Scheme Enquiry Launched appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 24 Feb 2021
Council news
Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 24 Feb 2021
Policy & government
Ms B Wyrzykowska v RTS Textile Recyclers: 3321954/2019
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Ward Recycling ceases trading
North East England business Ward Recycling Ltd has ceased trading, prompting at least one local authority, Bolsover district council, to take its collection contract in-house. Ward Recycling Ltd (company number 04373217) has its registered office in Northallerton with operational facilities in Middlesbrough and elsewhere. [The company has no connection with Donald Ward Ltd, see below] With a … …
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Clarity Environmental earns a spot on the ‘Top 32 sustainable businesses to look out for in 2021’
The post Clarity Environmental earns a spot on the ‘Top 32 sustainable businesses to look out for in 2021’ appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Caerphilly acquires 11 Dennis Eagle RCVs
Caerphilly county borough council took delivery of 11 Dennis Eagle 26 tonne 6×2 rear steer refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) from Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) this month. Fitted with 360° camera recording systems, the diesel RCVs are among some 315 vehicles of which the council has taken delivery since SFS won a seven-year fleet replacement … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
What do we know about the Plastic Packaging Tax?
With just more than a year to go until the introduction of the government’s Plastic Packaging Tax, Martin Hyde, policy leader at environmental consultancy Comply Direct, looks at what we do and don’t know. We are just over a year away from the introduction of the government’s Plastic Packaging Tax. With significant financial and administrative … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2021
Policy & government
Changing the UK COVID-19 vaccine dosing schedule
On December 31, 2020 the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) published a statement announcing changes to the dosing schedule for the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech and University of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines. It stated that the interval between the first and second dose should be extended from 3–4 weeks to up to 12 weeks. This rapid response examines the evidence behind this decision.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Fly-tipping incidents jumped 2% in 2019/20
Statistics published by Defra this morning (24 February) show there was a 2% increase in fly-tipping incidents recorded in 2019/20, compared to the previous year. The data, based on incidents and actions reported through WasteDataFlow, shows that a total of 976,000 fly-tipping incidents were recorded in 2019/20, up from 957,000 in 2018/19. Of these, 65% … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Opinion: ‘Councils are unsung heroes in reducing food waste’
With Food Waste Action Week beginning on 1 March, Sarah Clayton, head of citizen behaviour at WRAP, examines what the resources charity wants to achieve with its event. OPINION: It’s amazing how quickly you can adapt your mindset when faced with new situations and information. Watching films or TV from the pre-Covid world makes me … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2021
Global
UN members must recognise a healthy environment as a fundamental human right
The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) ended with yet more dithering. Our governments must work together to codify international laws and regulations that recognise the human right to a healthy environment, protect the climate and restore biodiversity, writes Patrizia Heidegger. Diplomats, environment ministers, government and UN experts, civil society and researchers in their thousands gathered at…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Feb 2021
Global
Uberfischung: Wildfisch als Fischfutter in Aquakulturen – Schweizer Detailhändler im Vergleich
The post Uberfischung: Wildfisch als Fischfutter in Aquakulturen – Schweizer Detailhändler im Vergleich appeared first on Changing Markets .
Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Worn Again Technologies is part of the Circular Fashion Ecosystem Advisory Board
The British Fashion Council (BFC)’s Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) has announced the Advisory Board for its first project, the Circular Fashion Ecosystem (previously known as ‘The Waste Eco System Project).
Worn Again Technologies news · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Recycling and the circular economy: what's the difference? - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 24 Feb 2021
Industry news
Clarity becomes puppy partner to Doris, a life-changing assistance dog
The post Clarity becomes puppy partner to Doris, a life-changing assistance dog appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 23 Feb 2021
Council news
Events Listing - webapps.dacorum.gov.uk
Dacorum Council · 23 Feb 2021
Industry news
REA publishes ‘green pathway’ to accelerate drive to net zero and provide thousands of new jobs
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Feb 2021
Global
PlasticsEurope at the EU industry days 2021 on 24 February from 14.00 to 15.30
Kicking off our 2021 advocacy engagement programme, Virginia Janssens, PlasticsEurope Managing Director, will be a guest panellist at this year’s…
Plastics Europe · 23 Feb 2021
Global
LOIBL news – Schwandorf waste incineration plant: How new things can be created from waste
• Customer: Schwandorf Waste Utilization Association (ZMS) • Installation site: Schwandorf, Bavaria • Completion and commissioning: 2020 Loibl delivers for...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Feb 2021