Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Can viruses worsen ecosystem responses against climate change? Viruses have strong, potentially negative effects on microbes, which could mean ecosystem responses against climate change could be reduced. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 May 2023 Global Microplastics: How Many And How To Regulate? Researchers at the University of Vermont have been measuring and characterizing microplastics in samples of compost, digestate and incoming food waste slurries. Part II BioCycle · 9 May 2023 Global Residential Food Waste Collection To Expand In Boston Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Public Works Department (PWD) announced the expansion of the city’s pilot food waste curbside collection program, increasing from its current capacity servicing 10,000 households to 30,000. BioCycle · 9 May 2023 Global Model Legislation For PFAS Prevention The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Inc. (NEWMOA), an interstate association whose membership is composed of state environment agency programs, released its Draft PFAS Prevention Model Act in early May to advance reduction of the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. BioCycle · 9 May 2023 Global Enhanced Vector Management Nuisance vectors at composting facilities come in the form of insects, rodents, coyotes, and birds. BioCycle · 9 May 2023 Global Connections: Unpacking Environmental Justice And Contaminated Soils Where do you start? And how do we right the wrongs when it comes to soil contamination? Part I BioCycle · 9 May 2023 Industry news Report: Economic benefits of circular economy for the Global South ‘underestimated’ Research into how the transition to a circular economy could create jobs and boost economies has been biased towards wealthy nations, a new report claims, with gains for the Global South likely to be underestimated. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 May 2023 Industry news 3D printed luminaires are biodegradable UK start-up LumiAdd has unveiled a range of luminaires printed in biodegradable plastic. The Origin series of pendants is made […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Industry news Massive solar expansion at Thorlux HQ Work has finished on a huge extension of the roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at Thorlux Lighting’s headquarters in Redditch, Worcestershire. […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Industry news Skanska re-use luminaires at its London HQ Construction giant Skanska has become one of the latest clients to reuse and upgrade luminaires rather than replacing them. The […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Council news Contact us - surreyheath.gov.uk Surrey Heath Council · 9 May 2023 Industry news Enva launches wind turbine blade recycling service Enva has launched a service to enable the recycling and recovery of wind turbines coming to the end of their operational life. Following a trial at Enva’s recycling facility in Ayrshire, the company is able to roll out the service which will see decommissioned turbine blades cut down into three 50 metre lengths prior to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2023 Industry news The Big Help Out at City Harvest For the Big Help Out, City Harvest food charity opened its doors as part of the Coronation efforts to encourage volunteering nationwide. The charity's Acton warehouse was a hive of activity, celebrating its existing community of volunteers, and welcoming new ones to the surplus redistribution operation. City Harvest London · 9 May 2023 Industry news Freelance Researcher Vacancy Freelance Researcher Brief The Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTT) at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have selected six small businesses from the UK and abroad that will progress onto the second round of the New Landscapes: Fashion, Textiles and Technology (FTT) Catalyst R&D Grant ... Repair Cafe Wales · 9 May 2023 Council news Apply to join the Housing Register - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 9 May 2023 Industry news Agency ‘considering response’ to two firms over PRN non-compliance The Environment Agency is “considering appropriate offence response options” against two producers who failed to meet their 2021 packaging obligations through acquiring PRNs. The two producers were deemed during an investigation to have committed “significant offences” and the Agency is now “considering appropriate offence response options”. However, the other five companies who did not comply … letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2023 Council news Councillor Dawn Justice - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 9 May 2023 Industry news Aluminium usage in cars surges as automotive industry shifts towards electrification - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 9 May 2023 Policy & government EU4Green: Entering the next phase - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 9 May 2023 Council news Councillor Jodine Cronshaw - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 9 May 2023 Global Recycleye Secures Funding from DCVC Recycleye, provider of an AI-driven solution for sorting dry mixed recycling, has announced a 17 million US-Dollar Series A financing round led by deep-tech venture capital firm DCVC. The company with head offices in UK and France uses AI-powered waste-picking robots to lower the cost of sorting materials. “This ground-breaking technology is turning the world’s […] Global Recycling · 9 May 2023 Policy & government Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Autumn 2022 (closed to applications) Phase 2 of the IETF provides grant funding for feasibility and engineering studies, and for the deployment of industrial energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation projects. GOV.UK · 8 May 2023 Policy & government Factories receive government support to grow the economy, cut emissions and reduce energy costs Energy intensive business across the UK receive government support to become more energy efficient. GOV.UK · 8 May 2023 Global Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Plastics Sector The EU has just confirmed its commitment to a global agreement to end plastic pollution by 2040. This is a historic step to end the pollution of an industry that has multiplied its waste in recent decades, and that generates 400 million tons per year. It is the most important public effort since the Paris […] Global Recycling · 8 May 2023 Global Understanding consumer motivations and barriers in deposit return systems New Reloop fact sheet on consumer participation in deposit return systems. Reloop Platform · 8 May 2023 Industry news Rework - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 7 May 2023 Global Plant Manufacturer Expanded Portfolio In January this year, Dieffenbacher – an international active manufacturer of press systems and complete production plants for the wood-based panels, forming and recycling industries – acquired the know-how and key assets of Austrian company BERTSCHenergy, through the newly formed Dieffenbacher Energy GmbH subsidiary. The acquisition would accelerate the manufacturer’s ability to support its cu… Global Recycling · 7 May 2023 Council news Leighton House Guidebook - Leighton House Museum Shop Kensington and Chelsea Council · 7 May 2023 Council news Victim Support - Bradford District - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 6 May 2023 Global A New Recycling Technology for Carbon Fiber Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, has developed a new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds with the National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College and Tokyo University of Science. Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are highly attractive for various industries in demanding application fields due to their unique balance of rigidity, mechanica… Global Recycling · 6 May 2023 Research & science European and Global Drought Observatories - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 6 May 2023 Council news H ousing and tenancy - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Great Yarmouth Council · 6 May 2023 Council news Councillor Ken Woodhead - Broxtowe Broxtowe Council · 5 May 2023 Council news Councillor Katherine A Harlow - Broxtowe Broxtowe Council · 5 May 2023 Council news Councillor Chris Carr - Broxtowe Broxtowe Council · 5 May 2023 Council news Councillor Jean Glasberg - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news City Harvest: Part of the Fabric of London City Harvest celebrates His Majesty, King Charles III’s Coronation with our greatest ode to London: our special edition union-flag fleet of food rescue vans, supported by our London landmark partners. City Harvest London · 5 May 2023 Industry news Sustainability Uncovered Podcast episode 7: Circular business models, climate finance evolutions and edie’s 25th birthday For the new episode of the edie podcast, the team reflect on 25 years of sustainable finance before delving into how we can work together to harness the social, economic and environmental benefits of the transition to a circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 May 2023 Industry news How to separate greenwashing from true sustainability We discuss how businesses and regulatory bodies can work together in collaboration to create a circular economy. The Furniture Recycling Group · 5 May 2023 Industry news EPR: Costs and Benefits The post EPR: Costs and Benefits appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 5 May 2023