Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Marine and coastal wildlife code How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast. GOV.UK · 23 May 2023 Policy & government Net Zero offers real ‘levelling up’, but Government must get behind green jobs By committing to the Net Zero target, the UK has already embarked on a transition that will materially transform much of the economy; it is an opportunity for growth in high-quality jobs, distributing opportunities across UK regions. Around 250,000 jobs have already been created in the transition, but the full workforce opportunities will only be realised with stronger policies to harness the p… Climate Change Committee · 23 May 2023 Council news Caerphilly - Caerphilly County Borough Council Caerphilly Council · 23 May 2023 Industry news EPR and Eco-modulation: How to Prepare The post EPR and Eco-modulation: How to Prepare appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 23 May 2023 Industry news Defra ‘open’ for producers to be on EPR administrator board The post Defra ‘open’ for producers to be on EPR administrator board appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 23 May 2023 Industry news Final 2022 PRN data released The post Final 2022 PRN data released appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 23 May 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes WSP as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 May 2023 Industry news What do I need to do for EPR in 2023? The post What do I need to do for EPR in 2023? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 23 May 2023 Industry news Duo of New Appointments at Metal Recycling Specialist Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has announced two new additions to its commercial team with the appointment... Ward Recycling · 23 May 2023 Industry news Suspended sentence in Cornish waste crime case The Environment Agency has released details of a court case heard at Bodmin Magistrates Court in Cornwall last week. Michael Joseph Richards, 59, now living at Menorca Lane, Bugle, appeared for sentence on two charges relating to the illegal waste business that he and his son, also called Michael, ran at their then home at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2023 Global Nature Restoration Law: EU agriculture’s lawmakers vote against farmers’ future and food security This afternoon, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament voted for a full rejection of the Commission’s proposal for the EU […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 May 2023 Policy & government Fuel Duty: reliefs Check if your use of oils for an industrial purpose means you do not have to pay Fuel Duty or you’re entitled to a repayment. GOV.UK · 23 May 2023 Industry news How to make closed-loop products the default option for consumers Re-ecommerce company MPB’s chief executive Matt Barker explains the importance of getting closed-loop systems right and easy-to-use for consumers as part of edie’s Circular Economy Week. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 May 2023 Global Troubleshooting Food Scraps Contamination Top: Kitchens and retailers new to source separation may lack the knowledge and habits to properly separate organic from inorganic waste. Melissa Hall, Ava Labuzetta and Chris Whitebell The growing awareness of the impacts of wasted food on the environment and society is leading some U.S. states, like New York State, to put into place... BioCycle · 23 May 2023 Global Connections: Planting Is Rx For Contaminated Urban Soils When all is said and done, gardening in barren lots, with the requisite tools to improve the soil, is the solution to the problem. The benefits go further towards addressing environmental justice. Part II BioCycle · 23 May 2023 Global Federal Funds Awarded To California City’s Water Conservation And Codigestion Projects The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded the City of Oceanside, California $2 million for its Biogas Renewable Energy Capacity Expansion Project and Turf Replacement Rebate through its WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant. BioCycle · 23 May 2023 Global Senate Bill Would Exempt Composters From Federal CERCLA Liability U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced five bills to ensure industries and municipalities are not subject to liability claims if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds as hazardous substances. BioCycle · 23 May 2023 Global New Zero Food Waste Coalition + Policy Toolkit Creation of the Zero Food Waste Coalition and the release of its State Policy Toolkit were announced during the opening plenary of ReFED’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit in St. Louis (MO) on May 17. BioCycle · 23 May 2023 Industry news Restructure and new MD steer global recycling firm into exciting period of growth Leaders in innovative recycling and global exporter, S Norton Group has revealed its vision for growth following a restructure of the Group and the appointment of new managing director, Tony Hayer (pictured). Founded in 1962, the company has long-established metals recycling operations across the UK in Liverpool, Manchester, London and Southampton. Compared with using raw... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 May 2023 Industry news RECOUP calls for interventions to increase transparency of marine plastic programmes The post RECOUP calls for interventions to increase transparency of marine plastic programmes appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 May 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – New LANDIA digester mixing system delivers better yields for Eco Verde Energy MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – New LANDIA digester mixing system delivers better yields for Eco Verde Energy Online, one can find no end of advice on mixing systems for biogas digesters; often going into great detail about impeller designs, speeds and angles – but away from the office desk, speak to a Plant Manager or AD… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 May 2023 Industry news Which coastal ecosystems absorb the most greenhouse gases? Coastal ecosystems everywhere can absorb greenhouse gases. Known as vital ‘carbon sinks’, researchers are now exploring which ecosystem is most beneficial to curb emissions. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 May 2023 Industry news Supporting cotton farmers in Ethiopia Since 2012, TRAID has funded PAN UK and PAN Ethiopia to empower thousands of cotton farmers in Ethiopia to reduce... TRAID · 23 May 2023 Policy & government J Main v SpaDental Ltd: 1400999/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 May 2023 Industry news Biffa diverts 1,600 tonnes of waste PET ‘into circular economy’ Waste management firm Biffa revealed that it has placed 1,600 tonnes of ‘previously wasted plastic’ back into the circular economy since commissioning its PET Recovery Plant in Washington last year. The company explained this week that it has pioneered “new technology that sorts tiny flakes of recyclable material from contaminated waste”. Detailing the process, Biffa … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2023 Policy & government Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund: call for evidence and expression of interest This document seeks to build an evidence base on local planning authority led nutrient mitigation schemes to support the funding of nutrient mitigation projects. GOV.UK · 23 May 2023 Industry news RiverRidge sold to asset management firms Luxembourg-based Cube Infrastructure Managers and Equitix Investment Management have completed the joint acquisition of a majority stake in Northern Irish waste management company RiverRidge. RiverRidge is one of Northern Ireland’s largest waste companies, with a fleet of 70 vehicles, a network of waste transfer stations and three materials recycling facilities (MRFs) across the country. RiverR… letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2023 Global Australia quietly reopens plastic waste exports while, UNEP “Turns on the Tap” for burning plastic waste in cement kilns: Policy desperation on the eve of Plastic Treaty negotiations On the eve of the new global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Paris, the Australian Environment Minister has decided to reopen plastic waste exports, after a five-year ban introduced by the previous federal government. The 2019 ban on waste exports came in response to China and Southeast Asian countries expose` on waste dumping. Countries that Australia […] Break Free From Plastic · 23 May 2023 Industry news Environment Agency to consultant on shipment fees The Environment Agency is to launch a public consultation later this year on updating the fees that it charges for regulating notified waste shipments under the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations (2007). Notified waste involves the movements of certain wastes to certain destinations which are subject to stricter notification controls (see: Importing and exporting waste). … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2023 Council news Alan Barr - Mid and East Antrim Council Mid and East Antrim Council · 23 May 2023 Industry news Recycling flexible plastics – Key insights for a sustainable future - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 23 May 2023 Research & science DroneHub - 604 - Communication - Empa Empa News · 23 May 2023 Council news Additional Licensing - Nottingham City Council Nottingham Council · 23 May 2023 Council news Planning for Climate Change - New Forest District Council New Forest Council · 23 May 2023 Policy & government Our partnership with Latin America: Foreign Secretary’s speech in Chile Speaking at Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, James Cleverly outlined the ambitious future of UK-Latin America relations and called for the region to be given a greater voice on the world stage. GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Council news Consultations and engagement - North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire Council · 22 May 2023 Industry news A comprehensive guide for your clinical waste Discover effective strategies for managing your clinical waste with our comprehensive guide. Improper disposal of clinical waste can pose significant risks to both the environment and human health. Ensure proper handling and disposal methods to mitigate these risks and safeguard the well-being of the community. Bywaters · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Annual Report 2021 to 2022 This annual report for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) for 2021 to 2022 explains the impact of CSSF programmes. GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Industry news Royal treatment for Canned Food UK recipes Canned Food UK, which is run by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association, has launched its new campaign ‘Eat Like a King’ with TV chef Theo Michaels releasing the first recipe, […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PPAYA expands into the Irish market, signing a 4MW Anaerobic Digestion portfolio with Gravis Capital Management Ltd. MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PPAYA expands into the Irish market, signing a 4MW Anaerobic Digestion portfolio with Gravis Capital Management Ltd. We are thrilled to announce our successful entry into the Integrated Single Energy Market (I-SEM) with the addition of our first Northern Irish AD sites. This achievement has been made possible through our partnership… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 May 2023