Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Christmas 2021 Welsh version The post Christmas 2021 Welsh version appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 7 Dec 2021 Global Non-replaceable batteries are bad news for the environment and consumers Planning to buy a smartphone, an e-bike or any other product that includes a rechargeable battery for Christmas? New research shows that most batteries in today’s products cannot be easily removed, replaced or repaired, resulting in shorter device lifetimes, a loss of rare and valuable materials and billions in unnecessary consumer expenditure, writes Chloé Mikolajczak. This article was origina… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news RDF exports down 15% in first 10 months of 2021 Statistics published by the Environment Agency have shown that exports of refuse derived fuel (RDF) from England have fallen by 15% in the first 10 months of 2021. Published on Friday (3 December), the provisional statistics are “broad approved exports” from England. While the final approved figures may be higher, the statistics do give an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2021 Global Regulatory Catalysts: Rejecting Single-Use Plastics in Asia In the battle against plastic waste, Asia stands to suffer the most from the negative impacts of plastic pollution. The EU, the US and other countries in the Global North are majorly responsible for the excessive use of plastic and dumping of plastic waste in the Global South where countries are straining the already inadequate […] Zero Waste Europe · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news Investment needed for 65% recycling, Cory says Cory has said that the UK’s ability to achieve a 65% recycling target by 2035 will be “hampered” without more measures to “stimulate demand” for recycled materials. In its latest sustainability report published yesterday (6 December), the London-based waste management company committed to supporting the government in achieving the recycling target, however urged the need … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news CMA raises local authority concerns on Veolia/Suez deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled that Veolia’s proposed takeover of Suez could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition” in the UK. In a statement this morning (07 December), the UK’s competitions body raised concerns that the deal could lead to a loss of competition for council contracts, leading to higher prices … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news Viridor launches plan to achieve zero export of plastic waste - Viridor Viridor · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news Community Shop Lambeth to support hundreds more people in the local community after extensive makeover. - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 7 Dec 2021 Industry news The purpose-led Prestige beauty business powering our global growth - Unilever Global Unilever news · 7 Dec 2021 Policy & government CMA finds Veolia / Suez merger raises competition concerns The CMA has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of several waste and water management services in the UK. GOV.UK · 7 Dec 2021 Policy & government Express delivery required for a Net Zero Scotland Reaching Net Zero will now require the Scottish and UK Governments to work together to deliver specific decarbonisation solutions in Scotland. The CCC’s new report provides more than 70 recommendations to support Scotland in that transition. Climate Change Committee · 7 Dec 2021 Council news Main contact details - Reading Borough Council Reading Council · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Legislation – Digital Deposit Return Schemes Polytag introduces Digital Deposit Return Schemes (DDRS) as a revolutionary approach to recycling. Leveraging existing kerbside infrastructure, DDRS offers a convenient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional recycling methods. Our technology uses serialised tags and a smartphone app to streamline the recycling process, increasing engagement and reducing carbon emissi… Polytag news · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Why the deals made at COP26 won’t protect forests Now that the dust has settled on COP26, we take a look at some of the major announcements around the world’s forests, and whether or not countries can deliver on their deforestation pledges. Greenpeace UK · 6 Dec 2021 Global Plastics Europe sponsoring Economist Impact WOS Insight Hour on 9 December at 3 pm CET Join us on Thursday, 9 December at 3 pm for a 1-hour virtual insightful discussion moderated by the Economist Impact… Plastics Europe · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news News in brief (06/12/21) With news on: Restore Datashred snaps up The Shred Centre; ‘most’ rechargeable devices contain non-replaceable batteries, research suggests; company director fined £1,272 for ‘abandoning’ Shropshire site; and, Warwick steps up action on fly-tipping. Restore Datashred snaps up The Shred Centre Secure data shredding business Restore Datashred has announced that it has acquired the assets of … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Staffordshire councils to switch to twin-stream The Staffordshire Waste partnership will introduce a twin stream recycling service in attempts to improve the quality of material collected. The changes will be introduced across Cannock Chase, Tamworth, Lichfield, South Staffordshire and East Staffordshire in April 2022. According to the waste partnership, the market for recycled material has become “more focused on quality”, and … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news OPINION: ‘Lead-acid batteries – is they is or is they ain’t portable?’ In this opinion piece, Peter Hunt, managing director of the WasteCare Group, operators of the BatteryBack battery compliance scheme, looks at the issue of lead-acid battery recycling. OPINION: Perhaps the first question we should ask is, “should we care how a battery is classified and does it really matter”? The simple answer is an emphatic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Working together to raise £4,700 for Rainbows Hospice Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has supported a campaign to raise funds for a local hospice which provides essential respite for a member of the Ward team and their family. Ward Recycling · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Guidance revised to address lead-acid battery issues In this special report, James Langley takes a look at issues around the definitions of portable batteries and recycling targets. The government has revised its joint guidance on portable batteries in a bid to address the issues surrounding incorrect classification, particularly in relation to lead-acid batteries. While the legislation remains unchanged, the updated guidance – … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Policy & government L Tshimuanga v East London NHS Foundation Trust: 3200618/2019 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Trio sentenced after ‘multi-million pound illegal waste operation’ Three men have been handed suspended prison sentences totalling 52 months and fined a combined £353,000 after being charged with a series of illegal waste offences. According to a statement from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the trio benefited nearly £5 million in avoided legitimate costs from two sites in Resolven and Skewen in South Wales. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Human-elephant coexistence part 3: Elephants, wildlife & how they help with climate Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project, WILD Foundation & International Conservation Fund Canada, in the third part of a fascinating discussion about human-elephant coexistence, consider elephants, wildlife and how they help with climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Biomethane Injection Survey ADBA previously ran a survey on behalf of researcher Alison Ireland on biomethane grid injection and the extent to which sites were being restricted. The findings highlighted significant issues for existing producers in terms of restrictions due to grid pressure (capacity) at certain times of the year/day, and CV which presents real challenges in terms… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Dec 2021 Global SWANA supports Women of Waste Task Force with second Global Survey launch The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), ISWA’s National Member for North America, is supporting the launch and dissemination of the second ISWA Women of Waste (WOW!) Task Force […] ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news Using local ecological knowledge to monitor Amazon wildlife An international study demonstrates the importance of local ecological knowledge for conservation in the Amazon, proving to be more accurate than 10 years of conventional scientific studies. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news AD & Bioresources News – Issue 52, Winter 2021 The latest edition of AD & Bioresources News is now available, featuring: Net Zero Opportunities: We have the know-how and technology Action plans for delivery of the Global Methane Pledge RASE Report – AD and future farming Message from Lord Callanan, UK Energy and Business Minister, BEIS Plant optimisation And more! Click to… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Dec 2021 Industry news International Compost Alliance launched Yesterday (5 December) marked the launch of the International Compost Alliance, a partnership formed by compost organisations from around the world. Launching on World Soil Day, the Alliance will work to “maximise” the recycling of organic waste and raise awareness of the benefits composting. It includes the UK’s Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2021 Global Non-replaceable batteries are bad news for the environment and consumers Our new research, in collaboration with the EEB and the University of Lund shows that most batteries in today’s products cannot be removed, replaced or repaired resulting in shorter device lifetimes, a loss of rare and valuable materials and billions in unnecessary consumer expenditure. Right to Repair Europe · 6 Dec 2021 Global Non-replaceable batteries are bad news for the environment and consumers, new research finds In the growing market for rechargeable electronics, a growing number of devices contain non-replaceable or non-repairable lithium ion batteries Smartphones, laptops, headphones and e-bikes are amongst […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Dec 2021 Council news School vacancies - swansea.gov.uk Swansea Council · 5 Dec 2021 Industry news International Compost Alliance launched REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Dec 2021 Council news See the electoral register - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 5 Dec 2021 Industry news Asbestos skip hire Safety first Ward is a service that provides safe disposal of asbestos in your area. We’ll come to your home... Ward Recycling · 5 Dec 2021 Council news Apply for Free School Meals - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 4 Dec 2021 Council news Councillor David Brown - democracy.boston.gov.uk Boston Council · 4 Dec 2021 Global The fading shimmer of sachets The death of Mr. C K Rajkumar made the news on October 7, 2020. An innovator and entrepreneur at heart, the article honoured Mr. CK Raj Kumar as the ‘sachet king’. His shampoo-in-a-sachet (Velvette) was the first on the FMCG scene in India in the 80s, making an entry well before even industry giant Unilever, […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Dec 2021 Council news Meetings, agendas and minutes - democracy.boston.gov.uk Boston Council · 3 Dec 2021 Policy & government COVID-19: The Omicron Variant The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, has been found across the world since it was first detected in early November 2021. This article describes the characteristics of the variant, why scientists are concerned, and the possible impact that it might have on the course of the pandemic. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 3 Dec 2021 Industry news Stem cell-based therapy for corals Could medical approaches of stem cell-based therapy, be a tool for corals’ resilience to heat stress? Benyamin Rosental, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel answers the compelling question here. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Dec 2021