Recycling news: 2023

Industry news BIR hears of plastic market pressures hitting recyclers Pressures on the plastic recycling market caused by ‘low’ prices for virgin material were of concern to recyclers at last week’s annual convention of the Bureau for International Recycling (BIR). The body’s plastics committee met at the convention in Amsterdam on 24 May and this summary of the meeting is contributed by the organisation. Regulation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Lycatel Services Ltd v Robin Schneider: [2023] EAT 81 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 26 May 2023. GOV.UK · 31 May 2023 Policy & government New office in Newcastle opens On 30 May, our staff moved into a new office based in The Spark building in central Newcastle. National Audit Office · 31 May 2023 Industry news Independent retailers call for DRS compensation The Federation of Independent Retailers has warned those who took out leasing contracts for deposit return scheme (DRS) return points in Scotland need to be compensated if the scheme doesn’t go ahead as planned. Over the weekend, the UK Government said it would grant Scotland’s request for an exemption under the Internal Markets Act providing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2023 Policy & government CCC appoints new Chief Economist The Climate Change Committee is pleased to announce that James Richardson will join the secretariat to lead CCC’s analytical team. Climate Change Committee · 31 May 2023 Policy & government UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals go live The UK's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect today. GOV.UK · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Air Cleaning Devices - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 31 May 2023 Global Loibl is participating in the construction of a new Energy Centre in Essex (U.K) The centre includes an Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) able to significantly reduce the volume of mixed municipal waste and... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 31 May 2023 Global Shifting the Brussels Economy – A Doughnut Story In response to the 2023 Beyond Growth Conference, this piece is the seventh in a weekly series that was published together on 8 May in a special issue magazine, “Imagining Europe Beyond Growth”, developed in partnership with Belgian de-growth think tank Oikos. The magazine, curated by our Senior Policy Officer for Systemic Change Nick Meynen, features 18 articles from diverse actors in the “bey… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 31 May 2023 Policy & government Decision for Charles Percy Shaw t/a Plant Hirer & Groundwork Contractor (OD2043659) The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands written decision for Charles Percy Shaw t/a Plant Hirer & Groundwork Contractor (OD2043659) GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Industry news Global climate change amplifies risk of flash droughts and threatens croplands The intensification of flash droughts, rapid and unexpected drought events, poses a significant threat to agricultural and ecological systems. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 May 2023 Industry news Support for Food Retailers: upcoming food waste legislation Over half (36%) of food retail businesses have admitted that they don’t recycle their food waste and nearly half (47%) don’t think of food waste recycling as a core priority, according to new research from Keenan Recycling. This comes as new legislation from DEFRA and the Welsh Government’s Business, Public, and Third Sector Recycling Regulation […] Keenan Recycling · 30 May 2023 Industry news ‘It’s time to get clued up on carbon’ OPINION: Biogenic carbon is stored within organic matter and is significant for the waste management sector, as explained by Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at Advetec Have you ever heard of biogenic carbon? With growing pressure to achieve the UK’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050,­­­­ organisations really need to understand much … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2023 Industry news Defra consults on ending biodegradable waste to landfill A consultation on the development of policies to achieve the ‘near elimination’ of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028 has been launched by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The consultation is the first step in the development of policies which will have a significant impact on local authorities and waste management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2023 Global Plastic packaging circularity – an opportunity not to be wasted Working together, legislation and industry can transform the plastics packaging value chain – making significant steps in recyclability and use of recycled content. Separate collection of packaging waste, product design, infrastructure and a strong internal market will be key. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 30 May 2023 Policy & government 35C Segrave Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DR: CHI/00HG/MNR/2023/0046 Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS (Chairman), Mr S Hodges FRICS and Mr M Woodrow MRICS on 4 May 2023 GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Global Win-win renewables: success stories for nature and citizens in Europe The European Union is heading at full speed towards renewable energy. This rapid transformation of our energy system is already being felt across Europe, sparking debates about how new solar and wind power plants can coexist with nature and local communities. The EEB has collected good practices from all over Europe that show that nature, people and renewables thrive best together. Report by Er… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (30/05/2023) With news on: UK strengthens bid to ‘end plastic pollution’; Mars Wrigley pilots paper-wrapped Mars Bar; Cartons dropped at Somerset HWRCs due to kerbside ‘success’; and, Aldi ‘switching to colourless milk caps’. UK strengthens bid to ‘end plastic pollution’ The UK, alongside 52 other members of the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) to End Plastic Pollution, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2023 Industry news Mars to trial paper packaging for chocolate bars in UK Mars has confirmed plans to trial paper-based packaging for its chocolate bars, in a bid to cut back on plastics and build towards its circularity goals. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 May 2023 Industry news Bioplastic is TP(a) and TP(b) compliant What’s believed to be the first bioplastic to pass the UK’s TP(a) and TP(b) flammability tests has been unveiled. The […] Recolight · 30 May 2023 Industry news Signify reuses luminaires at Dublin Port Tunnel Signify has reused all 1,800 lights in a major upgrade of the lighting at Dublin Port Tunnel. The company has […] Recolight · 30 May 2023 Industry news Thorlux cuts waste in luminaire design Thorlux Lighting has designed and engineered its latest luminaire in a bid to keep waste to a minimum. During the […] Recolight · 30 May 2023 Industry news Engaging customers in food waste recycling: A guide for sustainable business practices Every year in the UK, approximately 9.5 million tonnes of food waste is generated, of which 70% is avoidable, according to WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) [1]. Despite growing awareness about sustainability, a substantial proportion of this waste still ends up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. At Keenan Recycling, we firmly believe […] Keenan Recycling · 30 May 2023 Global 2023 EucoLight Conference– Overview of outcomes 65 delegates from 18 lighting WEEE compliance schemes, representatives of lighting producers, and stakeholders met for the EucoLight annual conference in Bucharest hosted by the Romanian EucoLight member, Recolamp, on 10-12 May. This year, the conference was also available online for the members and speakers who could not make it to Romania. High on the […] L'articolo 2023 EucoLight Conference–… EucoLight · 30 May 2023 Industry news Warm This Winter: What it’s like to lobby your MP for cheaper, greener energy Communities across the UK came together to demand their MPs tackle soaring energy bills. They urged them to pledge support for insulation and renewable energy. Here’s what it’s like to take one of the country’s biggest issues to your MP. Greenpeace UK · 30 May 2023 Industry news Doubt over Welsh target to halve food waste by 2025 A report published by WRAP has indicated that it will be challenging for the Welsh government to hit its target to halve food waste levels by 2025. In March 2021, the Welsh Government published its ‘Beyond Recycling’ strategy, which committed to a target of reducing avoidable food waste by 50% by 2025, relative to a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2023 Industry news Anger as UK tells Scotland to drop glass from DRS The Scottish government has reacted angrily to a proposal from the UK government that Scotland doesn’t include glass drinks containers in its proposed deposit return scheme (DRS). The exclusion of glass requirement came over the weekend as the UK government said it would let the Scottish scheme proceed under a legislative exemption, but only if … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2023 Industry news Now available on demand: edie’s online circular economy action sessions edie's free, circular economy themed online events are now available to watch on demand. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 May 2023 Policy & government Share your views on the future of Winfrith Site Winfrith Site is hosting public engagement events, as well as an online exhibition, to seek feedback on delivering the site to heathland with public access GOV.UK · 30 May 2023 Council news Chairman of historic London bridges charity is re-elected - City of London Corporation City of London Council · 30 May 2023 Industry news Video update as Protos EfW plant takes shape - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 30 May 2023 Council news final draft RLDP Powys Retail Review Draft 160523 - Powys County Council Powys Council · 30 May 2023 Global Reusable Packaging Revolution is Close - Experts Say 30 May 2023 - A detailed plan to transform product packaging and significantly cut plastic production and pollution has been developed by researchers. The study comes as government representatives meet in Paris to negotiate a legally binding global plastics treaty with a mandate to end plastic pollution. The research, published today by the University of […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 May 2023 Industry news Alupro duo named in the 2023 Resource Hot 100 Two Alupro team members have been recognised as part of this year’s Resource Hot 100 – a definitive list, voted for by the sector itself, of the leading names and brightest lights in the UK recycling industry. Tom Giddings, executive director (#50); and Martin Hyde, sustainability and public affairs manager (#91); both placed in the […] Alupro · 30 May 2023 Global Las voces del sur global: escucha a la comunidad más afectada y a las personas que lideran las soluciones París, Francia- La Alianza Global para Alternativas a la Incineración (GAIA) desarrolló una conferencia de prensa junto con representantes de Acción Ecológica México, la Alianza Basura Cero Ecuador, la Alianza […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 May 2023 Global Fast fashion allows Russia to bypass oil sanctions The post Fast fashion allows Russia to bypass oil sanctions appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 29 May 2023 Policy & government (x2) Flat 201 and Flat 601, North Lodge, Lebus Street, London, N179FQ - LON/00AP/HMF/2022/0183 and LON/00AP/HMF/2022/0168 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Tribunal Member Parkinson on 11 May 2023 GOV.UK · 29 May 2023 Industry news Rafraîchir le pays et faire la différence | Coca-Cola DZ - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 29 May 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola Maroc | Site Officiel – Version Française - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 29 May 2023 Global Global South Voices: INC2 Media Briefing Listen to the Most Impacted Community and People Leading Solutions Paris, France– The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) held a press conference along with representatives from Acción Ecológica México, […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 May 2023