Recycling news: 2023

Council news Cassington Neighbourhood Plan - West Oxfordshire District Council West Oxfordshire Council · 18 May 2023 Industry news Recoup finds 120,000 tonnes hard plastic available at HWRCs A report from plastics recycling organisation Recoup has estimated that more than 120,000 tonnes of plastic is available for recycling from UK household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). The study found that over 120,000 tonnes of rigid and hard plastics are disposed of at HWRCs in the UK annually, almost 3kg per household, but that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (18/05/23) With news on: Bakers Basco signs bread basket deal with 30% recycled content; Cawleys wins two RoSPA awards; and, Staffordshire to introduce van permit at HWRCs. Bakers Basco signs bread basket deal with 30% recycled content Bakers Basco has signed a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news Are you game to litter pick? The post Are you game to litter pick? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 18 May 2023 Global Nigeria Plastic Treaty Preparatory Session By Ahmed Tiamiyu (CAPWS) The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) 5.2 held in Nairobi, Kenya, reached “Resolution 5/14” in March 2022, entitled “End plastic pollution: towards an international legally binding […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 May 2023 Industry news Scientists question recycling of PE plastic food packaging A team of researchers at Brunel University, University College London and Qatar University have raised concerns about the safety of using recycled polyethelene plastic for food, due to the chemicals it carries. And, the team found a “lack of evidence” to show that polyethylene plastic can be recycled into new food-grade packaging safely. Polyethylene (PE) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Global AFRICA CIVIL SOCIETY WORKSHOP ON THE GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY By Centre for Environment Justice and Development Centre for Environment Justice and Development, in collaboration with the Centre for International Environmental Law, organized an Africa Civil Society Workshop on the […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 May 2023 Global The Youth in Action for Plastic-Free & Zero-Waste campuses in Ghana The ravages of climate change are increasingly becoming apparent which calls us, individuals, to rise to take action against these impacts and work towards a sustainable environment. In the past few years, there has been a growing movement among young people to address climate change on college and university campuses. The journey towards plastic-free and […] Break Free From Plastic · 18 May 2023 Policy & government The People and Nature Surveys for England: Year 2 Annual Report – Data and publications (April 2021 - March 2022) (Official Statistics) main findings Data, and supporting documents, from the People and Nature Survey covering the period 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022. GOV.UK · 18 May 2023 Industry news Mineral Products - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 18 May 2023 Global El nuevo informe del PNUMA desata la polémica en vísperas de las negociaciones del Tratado global de plásticos La sociedad civil, el mundo académico y los grupos de primera línea denuncian la promoción de la incineración de residuos plásticos en hornos de cemento. Nueva York, NY, EE.UU.- El […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 17 May 2023 Industry news Creating Greener, Stronger Neighbourhoods - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news Crest attends Charity Reception at Downing Street This year, Rod Williams, Managing Director of Crest Cooperative, was nominated to attend by Aberconwy MP Robin Millar for the work the charity is doing to provide skills and opportunities to people throughout the local area. Reuse Network · 17 May 2023 Industry news London’s Community Kitchen: Pea Protein Burger Recipe City Harvest charity recipient, London's Commuity Kitchen chef Douglas shares a belter for Pea Protein burgers. This is a great meat-free recipe for summer BBQs. City Harvest London · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Sea Power Conference keynote speech Speech by Admiral Sir Ben Key at the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference, part of the London Sea Power Series. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe Greenpeace UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news BIR reports ‘trying time’ in recovered paper markets The paper division at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has reported that the prices being paid for recovered paper are falling due to low demand globally, with UK recyclers also warning that a fall in the packaging recovery note (PRN) price is hitting them. In a quarterly update, paper recyclers from France, Germany, Scandinavia … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Council news Jobs, Volunteering and Skills - Preston City Council Preston Council · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Hundreds more businesses offered energy bills cash boost Organisations using licence-exempt energy to benefit from up to thousands of pounds in support. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Adapting to climate change: industry sector examples for your risk assessment Use the climate change risk assessment examples for your industry sector when developing or reviewing your management system. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news Green Expo photo competition highlights climate change positivity Green Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee in Chester on June 15th-17th to showcase the North West & North Wales’ green credentials. As part of the Expo, Green Expo is launching a ‘photography competition’ for any age or ability with a special ‘Kids Colouring in Sheet’ for restaurants attractions,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper and call for evidence This discussion paper and call for evidence seek views on what we can do to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Policy & government 10-Year Cancer Plan: call for evidence This call for evidence will inform the development of the government’s 10-year Cancer Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news Ending plastic pollution a $4.5trn cost-saving opportunity, says UN Global plastic pollution rates could be slashed by 80% by 2040, and more than $4.5trn of cost savings reaped in the process, according to a key new UN report. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 May 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Deadline nears for student award grant programme MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Deadline nears for student award grant programme The deadline for entries into the Climate Change Thought Leadership Award for students is on the horizon, with the application window closing on 2 June 2023. Undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students are all eligible to enter the award which is run by Privilege Finance.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 May 2023 Industry news Hertfordshire skip firm fined after employee’s leg amputated A Hertfordshire-based skip hire firm has been fined £30,000 after an employee’s leg was amputated after being run over by a telehandler, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In a statement yesterday (16 May), the HSE explained that the man who was 51 at the time, was working for Eco Waste and Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Industry news Tesco urges ‘acceleration’ of consistency delivery Supermarket chain Tesco has called on the government to “accelerate” delivery for consistent recycling reforms, as well as ensure a deposit return scheme (DRS) is rolled out UK-wide. The government’s response to the consistency consultation was due towards the end of March. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) had expected to launch … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Industry news Dublin approves climate plan with new 2030 emissions, energy efficiency goals Ireland has approved the 2023 Climate Action Mandate, which hopes to provide a consistent approach meeting climate goals across the public sector, including a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 50% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Mrs N Aabe v Happy Care Ltd and others: 1405833/2020 and 1406331/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news EMR wins two awards at prestigious awards ceremony EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, has won the 2023 ‘Recycling Business of the Year’ and ‘Metals Recycling Business of the Year’ at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. The Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, which marked its 20th anniversary on 11th May, celebrates innovation, dedication and success... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 May 2023 Council news Rethink for Chelmsford’s 3foot and Fling festivals - Chelmsford City Life Chelmsford Council · 17 May 2023 Industry news 72 Steel to build $218m 'energy saving' steel plant - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 17 May 2023 Industry news SAS Paddle Out – What you need to know - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 17 May 2023 Council news Social housing (housing register) - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 17 May 2023 Policy & government Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the first nation to provide Ukraine with long range strike capabilities as part of continuing support to ensure Ukraine can defend themselves against Russia’s illegal invasion. GOV.UK · 16 May 2023 Industry news EU sending huge quantities of banned, bee-killing pesticides to poorer countries, documents reveal The post EU sending huge quantities of banned, bee-killing pesticides to poorer countries, documents reveal appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 16 May 2023 Industry news Volunteer Week 2023: celebrating our volunteer community City Harvest volunteers are central to our food rescue operation. This Volunteer Week, we celebrate the impact of our volunteer community via City Harvest's EQUALS campaign. 1 hour spent volunteering EQUALS 530 meals delivered to charities feeding their communties. City Harvest London · 16 May 2023 Industry news ADBA receives response from Lord Callanan on GHG Protocol letter Back in February, ADBA was a signatory to a letter from the World Biogas Association (WBA) to the World Research Institute (WRI) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP), of which WRI are administrators. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 May 2023 Global New UNEP Report Sparks Controversy Ahead of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Civil society organizations, academics, and frontline groups are expressing their concern over the report’s promotion of burning plastic waste in cement kilns as a key strategy in the design and implementation of the Global Plastics Treaty. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 May 2023 Council news Disclaimer - surreyheath.gov.uk Surrey Heath Council · 16 May 2023