Recycling news: 2023

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Global From climate quacks and mining maniacs to more-than-enough solutions Amidst the ongoing debate over phasing out fossil fuels at the UN Climate Summit number 28, it became clear that extra renewable energy and higher efficiency without reducing our reliance on fossil fuel gave us a two and soon three degrees of catastrophic warming. The scientific consensus is clear: phasing out fossil fuels is not just an opinion; it’s an imperative, regardless of the objections… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Potential sale of Gap Group to Enva sparked legal case against former employee A judge has ruled partially in favour of Gap Group North East in a case against a former employee over an email which contained “unfounded” allegations, on the back of a row over the value of shares from a proposed sale of GAP Group to Enva. The company was awarded an injunction and damages for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: Truth, Lies and Inner Development What’s the role of journalists when it comes to processes like COP... Anthesis Group · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government Enter our competition to be an Ambassador For A Day 2024 The British Embassy in Lisbon invites female students in Portugal aged 18 to 25 to enter a competition to be an Ambassador for a Day. GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Powerday adds eighth London site with Croydon facility Powerday has announced its further expansion into south London, with the acquisition of a two-acre site in Croydon, previously owned by King Concrete. The waste management company said the new site on Beddington Lane will “bolster the company’s position as the leading construction, demolition and waste management and recycling business in the capital”. To enable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Global Don’t be scared to talk about eco-anxiety Imagine being an informed citizen who values things like solidarity, dignity and justice – yet waking up in a country where the largest serving party says that not a single euro should be spent on addressing the climate crisis. Most people in the Netherlands, where this recently happened, might experience what is known as ‘eco-anxiety’. But what does it really mean? What are the different copin… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE65021 - Employment maintenance: employment agencies: agency schemes - initial meeting (Action Guide) GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news IEG adds to waste portfolio with Capital Compactors acquisition US-owned Impact Environmental Group (IEG) has announced the acquisition of Capital Compactors, a manufacturer of waste and recycling compactors and balers. Capital Compactors will become the fourth major UK waste products and services business to join IEG alongside Taylor, DuraFlex and UKCM. Capital Compactors was founded in 2000 by Alistair and Jo Lindsay, both of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE25030 - Employer records: employer mailings: employer pack / letter issue GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news edie Awards 2024: Shortlist of finalists unveiled edie is proud to unveil the many businesses, organisations and partnerships seeking to champion transformation that have been shortlisted for the edie Awards 2024. Drumroll, please... edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Need for an integrated approach to combat soil degradation An overview of the need for an integrated approach to combat soil degradation, is presented here by Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, Aarthi Janakiraman. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE20080 - Employer records: set up employer record: scheme types (Information menu) GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE13120 - Coding: coding: general principles: penal indicator GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE11050 - Coding: codes: how they are used and calculated: rules for working out codes GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE11040 - Coding: codes: how they are used and calculated: P2 notes GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government PAYE055 - Glossary of terms GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news St Mary’s Battersea: supporting families through the winter Battersea-based Primary School, St Mary's opens its doors to parents every Tuesday for a weekly food bank to support the school community who face food insecurity. Numbers have crept up since lockdown, signalling the continued need for the food bank to stay open and Associate Head, Claire Mitchell, and her team are there come rain or shine to support the parents and children at St Mary's. The p… City Harvest London · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news The biggest climate policy you’ve (probably) never heard of Politics is strange. This week, the House of Commons passed into law potentially the single biggest climate policy in the government’s entire net zero strategy. But listening to the headlines on the radio or reading the front pages, you would be forgiven for never having […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government IP6 0JE, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Suffolk Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/WP3438HZ/V008 View the permit issued for SUEZ Suffolk Energy from Waste Facility, Ipswich under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Bootle charity on a mission to rescue unwanted textiles A charity in Bootle has made it their mission to stop textiles from being thrown away – and has received a financial funding boost to help them in their efforts. The Repurpose Project: Breathing New Life into Old Textiles is the creation of The Venus Charity, a Bootle-based community group who help to empower, promote - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news London scrap merchants benefitting from ULEZ scheme, BIR report says A report from the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) on the non-ferrous markets has said merchants in London and the surrounding areas have been profiting from the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). A report from Gareth Hyams, managing director of APM Metals Ltd, gave an overview of the UK market where he … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Global The Muxagata Aldeia Sustentável project in Portugal The village of Muxagata, located in the interior region of Portugal (Beira Interior), has 240 inhabitants, a very small and aged community at 9 km from the main town Fornos de Algodres. The municipality undergoes economic and social challenges, with a rather ageing population and less favourable access to main communication axes. Moreover, a bankruptcy […] Zero Waste Europe · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news UK remains on track to hit WEEE targets for first time in seven years Data published by Defra on the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for the first three quarters of 2023 has shown that the UK remains on track to hit its collection targets for 2023. In the third quarter (July-September) of 2023 the UK collected 120,999 tonnes, largely similar to the 119,000 and 118,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Global Bright lights take aim at EU headquarters: NGOs demand action for sustainable food systems On Sunday night, the European Commission headquarters in Brussels were lit up with bright lights beaming a clear message to EU policymakers: fulfil your promises on […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Dec 2023 Global New EU vehicles law: driving ambition or hitting a roadblock? A new EU regulation on vehicle design and end of life aims to set the automotive sector on a circular path, but does it have what it takes to drive ambition? Stéphane Arditi, Fynn Hauschke and Roberta Arbinolo examine its potential and identify possible roadblocks. This article is the first in a series analysing different aspects of the new EU Regulation on Vehicle Design and End of Life Manage… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Dec 2023 Council news Payments now being taken for garden waste service - Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Clariant to close its bioethanol plant in Romania - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 6 Dec 2023 Council news Tree planting - Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk Council · 6 Dec 2023 Policy & government Regulations - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Our focus - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Apply for a new permit | Residents’ parking permit - London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham Council · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Check your bin day - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news THE DEFINITION OF WASTE DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news in 2022 - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Nutrient Neutrality - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Council Tax discounts and exemptions - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Benefits support and advice - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Garden waste service - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 5 Dec 2023 Council news Bins, waste and recycling - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Greater Manchester residents raise over £1million for good causes by shopping at Renew More than £1m raised by Greater Manchester residents through Renew scheme. Shopping at Renew helps to raise funds for local communities across Greater Manchester. Renew opened its first three shops in 2021, before opening online to raise more money for good causes. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 5 Dec 2023