Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Still targeting the countryside - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 29 May 2023 Global New position paper on global plastic waste Despite its overall excellence, UNEP's Turning Off the Tap study downplays the importance and feasibility of delivering quality and convenient waste management services. This study contends that the scale and costs involved make it impractical to implement comprehensive waste collection services for all. However, this perspective can and must be challenged. Reloop Platform · 29 May 2023 Policy & government Producers urged to address ‘flushable’ wet wipes labelling Environment Secretary asks producers to address concerns over 'flushable' labelling of wet wipes GOV.UK · 29 May 2023 Global GAIA Response to New York Times Opinion: Reducing Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans Is Simpler Than You Think May 27, 2023 Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is compelled to respond to the harmful and damaging arguments published recently in The New York Times opinion piece by The […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 May 2023 Industry news New captain must bring about sea change at Environment Agency Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association examines what is in store for the new Agency leader, and the opportunity that he has to tackle waste crime and […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 May 2023 Industry news 4-ingredient tomato sauce recipe As we enter Summer months and tomato season across Europe, try this tomato sauce recipe by Cristina. With just 4 ingredients, it's simple and quick and great to have with pasta, eggs, or anything! City Harvest London · 27 May 2023 Policy & government Scottish Deposit Return Scheme: UK internal market exclusion The rationale behind the UK Government’s conditional agreement to the Scottish Government’s request for a UK internal market exclusion. GOV.UK · 27 May 2023 Council news Men's Shed Worcester - Worcester City Council Worcester Council · 27 May 2023 Industry news Winners of Recognition Awards announced CARS & MRE The winners of the 2023 Recognition Awards were celebrated at a charity dinner held after day one of the Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and Metals Recycling Event (MRE) held this week. Winners include Blue Machinery, Greencar Depollution, Malvern Panalytical and Salvage Wire. Split into four categories, the awards aim to recognise the leading players … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2023 Industry news Remove. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 26 May 2023 Industry news Almost half the global population living in regions where plastic waste exceeds capacity to manage it Almost half of the world’s population is living in areas where plastic waste generation exceeds the capacity to manage it, according to new research. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 May 2023 Industry news Can plastic credits be a viable tool on the road to a circular economy? As issues continue to flare up regarding the use of corporate carbon offset credits, edie explores whether the burgeoning use of plastic credits can deliver tangible progress towards a circular economy or lead to more greenwashing as business as usual continues. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 May 2023 Industry news ‘Seismic shift’ with recruitment in recycling industry Recycling companies need to adapt to put people at the centre of their operations if they are to successfully tackle the growing recruitment challenges being faced, the CARS and Metals Recycling Event heard this week. Mike Monaghan of vehicle sourcing company Automotivate was speaking at the event at the NAEC near Coventry, where he explained industry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2023 Policy & government The Countryside Code Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land. GOV.UK · 26 May 2023 Global Recyclers Call for a Waste Shipment Regulation that Promotes Plastics Circularity in Europe In view of starting trialogue negotiations on the Waste Shipment Regulation, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) recalls main messages for achieving coherence between the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) and the future Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) for facilitating plastics circularity and plastics free trade within the EU, as outlined in EuRIC’s position p… Global Recycling · 26 May 2023 Global General Assembly: Susie Burrage OBE “Smashes the Glass Ceiling” to Become BIR’s First Female President On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, BIR broke new ground during its General Assembly in Amsterdam on May 23 by electing Susie Burrage OBE as its 23rd President – the first woman to be appointed to the highest office within the world recycling federation. She succeeds Tom Bird who had completed his four-year term […] Global Recycling · 26 May 2023 Industry news Radioactive water: Japan goes forward with controversial release Radioactive water is being released into the sea by the Japanese government, despite facing opposition from neighbouring countries and local communities. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 May 2023 Industry news Wastecare and VPZ partner to recycle vapes at Elland plant Wastecare has partnered with the “UK’s largest” vaping retailer to launch a nationwide recycling service for vapes and e-cigarettes. The recycling company has partnered with VPZ, which has 150 stores nationwide, to place collection bins in all stores across the country. The Vapes are then transported to Wastecare’s plant in Elland, West Yorkshire for recycling. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2023 Industry news Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by RECAP, the waste partnership between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, food and drinks cans, as well as empty aerosols and metal screw […] Alupro · 26 May 2023 Global Non-Ferrous Metals Division: Environmental Issues Are Global and so Require a Collective Solution “Over the last two or three years, more and more countries have begun to look at raw material security,” observed BIR Non-Ferrous Metals Division President Dhawal Shah of India-based Metco Ventures LLP in addressing the body’s latest meeting, held in Amsterdam on May 22. However, he argued, sustainability and climate change were global issues and […] Global Recycling · 26 May 2023 Policy & government Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers Guidance for employers on how to measure, report on and address any ethnicity pay differences within their workforce. GOV.UK · 26 May 2023 Global Waste-to-Energy to the Service of EU Cities An ESWET and Committee of the Regions event discussed the role of Waste-to-Energy in replying to challenges of the EU green transition by fostering the circular economy and energy security. Policymakers and experts from across the European Union and beyond came together yesterday in Brussels, at the European Committee of the Regions, for the Conference […] Global Recycling · 26 May 2023 Council news Apply for a Temporary Events Notice - Mid Devon District Council Mid Devon Council · 26 May 2023 Policy & government World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial was held, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Policy & government UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa At an international conference in Egypt, the Minister of State for International Development committed to supporting the delivery of green finance across Africa. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Industry news Is your business ready for packaging EPR? The post Is your business ready for packaging EPR? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 May 2023 Global Guest Blog: Working Group on Energy Recovery in San Sebastian! ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 May 2023 Industry news Reconomy Group expands with UK Waste Solutions Ltd acquisition The acquisition of UK Waste Solutions Limited by Reconomy Group, a global circular economy firm, solidifies its position as the largest tech-enabled, outsourced resource management provider in the UK. Waste Solutions Limited, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, is a team of sustainability consultants that specialises in the hospitality, distribution, transport, facilities management, manufacturin… Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 May 2023 Industry news Annual Report 2022 Regulations, resources and recycling: the key themes of Landbell Group’s annual performance review for 2022 Der Beitrag Annual Report 2022 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 25 May 2023 Industry news EMR Apps - EMR Apps EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 25 May 2023 Policy & government Government delivers manifesto commitments on animal welfare Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Industry news The amphibian chytrid fungus causing the amphibian pandemic Researchers have developed and validated a ground-breaking test for the amphibian chytrid fungus responsible for the dramatic decline of amphibians. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 May 2023 Industry news Driving change: How consumers are catalysing action against plastic pollution Sarah Swaine, Valpak Sales Coordinator discusses how consumer pressure, environmental legislation and a desire to do the right thing by the planet is driving the food and drink industry to take steps to reduce plastic waste, and outlines how a refill initiative alongside the implementation of deposit return schemes strives to combat this issue. Valpak · 25 May 2023 Policy & government Operation of the Honours System 2023 Fifth report on operation of the reformed honours system. GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Council news Manage your business rates online - Tandridge District Council Tandridge Council · 25 May 2023 Industry news Two jailed for offences at Lincolnshire waste site Two men involved with a Skegness waste site have been jailed and a third sentenced after the Environment Agency found they were storing material illegally. Between June 2015 and April 2017, Thomas Todd, Jamie Todd and Bryan Walker managed businesses operating from the former Bowman’s Site, in Lincolnshire near the A52, the Environment Agency said. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2023 Policy & government 2 Springfield Park, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3ET: BIR/39UC/PHI/2022/0070 Midlands region, Judge David R Salter and Nicholas J P Wint FRICS on 26 April 2023 GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Policy & government 42 Springfield Park, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3ET: BIR/39UC/PHI/2022/0071 Midlands region, Judge David R Salter and Nicholas J P Wint FRICS on 26 April 2023 GOV.UK · 25 May 2023 Industry news Restriction order extended over Sheffield waste operator A Sheffield waste operator has been issued with a further restriction order at its waste site to prevent it from accepting and managing waste, the Environment Agency has reported. The order was issued at Sheffield Magistrates court on 23 May, for a period of six months for the site at 63-65 Worthing Road, Sheffield, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2023 Industry news Valpak recruits retail packaging expert to enhance EPR support Alongside the Consulting team, Lorraine Wilson will undertake an in-depth packaging analysis looking at ways packaging can be re-engineered to reduce its environmental impact and improve efficiency without compromising product protection. Valpak · 25 May 2023