Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Landmark Decision – Intentionally-added microplastic restrictions are to be adopted by the EU On the 26th of April the European Commission voted to adopt the intentionally-added microplastics restriction proposal. What does this mean and when will the ban come into effect? Fidra · 22 May 2023 Industry news Jacob’s marathon fundraising effort Nine-year-old Jacob has raised almost £3,000 by running, walking, cycling, swimming and scootering across his home city of Leeds to raise money for Emmaus UK during this year’s Big Marathon... Emmaus UK · 22 May 2023 Industry news Biffa diverts 1,600 tonnes of waste plastic back into the circular economy The UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has placed 1,600 tonnes of previously wasted plastic back into the circular economy since commissioning its PET Recovery Plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear last year. The Group has pioneered new technology that targets, then captures, tiny flakes of recyclable material from contaminated waste. The plant has... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 May 2023 Industry news RDF exports remain valid, argues industry group The UK group which supports the export of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) has reiterated its stance that exports of RDF are valid in terms of both environmental and legal standards. And, it has criticised the environmental performance of UK energy from waste plants, saying “UK material recovery infrastructure is less efficient than equivalent infrastructure in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2023 Industry news French start-up set to commercialise bioluminescence A French company is planning to commercialise bioluminescence as an alternative to artificial light. Glowee focuses on producing versions of […] Recolight · 22 May 2023 Industry news City of London signs up to light pollution pledge The City of London Corporation has thrown its weight behind the battle against light pollution by becoming a signatory of […] Recolight · 22 May 2023 Industry news Meet the luminaire made of wood, wool and hemp An innovative luminaire made from wood, wool and hemp is ‘challenging traditional luminaire design’ by omitting diffusers. Instead, US firm […] Recolight · 22 May 2023 Council news Your Councillors by Ward - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Council news Contact details - Rickmansworth Local Area Forum - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Industry news Boston RDF plant developer dismisses capacity concerns A decision is due by early July this year on whether planning approval will be given for a huge energy from waste plant in Boston, Lincolnshire which would take in one million tonnes of RDF annually. The latest stage in the project, which was unveiled five years ago, has seen the developer respond to a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2023 Industry news POWERDAY SAVES 60 TONNES OF CO2E IN 2022 BY SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC COMPANY CAR FLEET The post POWERDAY SAVES 60 TONNES OF CO2E IN 2022 BY SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC COMPANY CAR FLEET appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 22 May 2023 Industry news PR Committee meeting presentation, 18 April 2023 The post PR Committee meeting presentation, 18 April 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2023 Industry news Minutes MPMA PR Committee meeting18 April 2023 The post Minutes MPMA PR Committee meeting18 April 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 May 2023 Council news Contact details - Planning Committee - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Council news Contact details - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Industry news TIP’s annual charity bike ride aims to reach the £500,000 charity milestone TIP’s charity fundraising cycling team, ‘The Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls’ is taking to the roads once again on 7th June, aiming to raise more than £70,000 for Staffordshire-based hospice, Dougie Mac. Over three days, the team of around 50 cyclists, comprised of TIP’s staff, customers and industry partners, will attempt the ‘Game of Thrones... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Domestic seed production boosted with new funding award  Grant will boost England’s tree seed production GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Various Properties at St. David’s Square, London E14: LON/00BG/LSC/2021/0287 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd, Duncan Jagger FRICS and Mr N Miller on 22 March and 3 May 2023 GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Policy & government 456A London Road, London SM3 9JB: LON/00BF/LSC/2022/0346 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Adrian Jack and Tribunal Member Kevin Ridgeway MRICS on 25 April 2023 GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Mr A Osvald v Holden and Co LLP: 2300453/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Hampshire and Isle of Wight celebrate nature Walks, talks, meditation and bingo GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Industry news Dudley has improvement notice compliance date postponed An improvement notice served against Dudley metropolitan borough council by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has seen its compliance date postponed from tomorrow (23 May) to 1 August. The notice was served against the local authority in the West Midlands on the basis that it: “has not organised its waste transfer depot at Blowers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2023 Industry news Circular economy campaign launched in Greater Manchester A new campaign has been launched in Greater Manchester to spread the concept of a ‘circular economy’ encouraging residents to recycle items at home and reuse and repair where possible. Called #InTheLoopGM, the campaign is organised by the Recycle for Greater Manchester organisation with the message that many people in Manchester are ‘doing the right … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: Vodafone UK’s Nicki Lyons on making the telecoms sector circular edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Vodafone UK's chief corporate affairs & sustainability officer, Nicki Lyons, who is on hand to talk about the circular economy transition. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 May 2023 Policy & government Mr B Moon v Trax MX Ltd: 2402088/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2023 Industry news Second-hand tech: Could 2023 be a tipping point for e-waste? E-waste is the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, and efforts have been made to turn the tide by promoting the green credentials of second-hand goods. But could the market’s growth reach unprecedented levels for another reason – the rising cost of living? edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 May 2023 Industry news BlueScope to decarbonize New Zealand steelworks - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 22 May 2023 Policy & government SELF-ASSESSMENT MANUAL - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 22 May 2023 Industry news Blog-230522-How SUEZ is using employment to help rehabilitate prisoners and ex-offenders - SUEZ recycling SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 22 May 2023 Council news Meetings, agendas and minutes - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Council news Councillor Jon Tankard - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 22 May 2023 Council news e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books & e-Magazines - West Lothian Council West Lothian Council · 22 May 2023 Industry news Altilium ships low carbon MHP from recycling old electric vehicle batteries to US cathode active material producer for a sustainable transportation future The qualification samples of nickel mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) produced at its Devon battery recycling scale-up line could be 50% lower carbon with stable levels of purity compared to using virgin raw material from mining and refining. The MHP will support the development of a low carbon footprint, low-cost cathode active material production process direct [...] Altilium news · 22 May 2023 Industry news Aldi – Invisible UV Tags Aldi has partnered with Polytag to gain unprecedented packaging traceability data using invisible UV tags on milk packaging. This collaboration allows Aldi to capture real-time recycling data at Biffa Teesside, providing insights into the quantity of packaging recycled and enabling the retailer to track its sustainability performance accurately. Polytag’s CEO, Alice Rackley, highlights the impo… Polytag news · 21 May 2023 Research & science The ‘Scales to Aspects’ Model: Framing Circularity in the Built Environment - Circularity for Educators TU Delft News · 21 May 2023 Industry news Aschaffenburg Paper Mill - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 20 May 2023 Industry news Learn about our paper mill in Viana, Portugal - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 20 May 2023 Industry news UK to crack down on plant-based food and drink labels The post UK to crack down on plant-based food and drink labels appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 May 2023 Industry news Altilium announces the opening of new office in Jakarta to support sourcing of Indonesian Nickle MHP for the UKs only planned Cathode Active Material plant for EV Batteries The new office is part of our business strategy to secure primary feed of Nickel Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate for imbalances in quality and quantity of feed at its “mega scale” battery recycling plant in Teesside. In addition to short term start-up supply shortages of scrap, variability in black mass quality from a portfolio of suppliers [...] Altilium news · 20 May 2023 Council news Pre-application enquiry fees - bury.gov.uk Bury Council · 19 May 2023