Recycling news: 2023

Industry news How easy is it to dispose of a mattress? We discuss how businesses and regulatory bodies can work together in collaboration to create a circular economy. The Furniture Recycling Group · 5 May 2023 Council news Councillor Ibby Ullah - Sheffield City Council Sheffield Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (05/05/23) With news on: Trio sentenced for causing ‘£900,000 of damage’ at waste site; Renewi repeats calls for policy clarity; Aldi claims UK first with recyclable handwash packaging; and, Exeter MRF staff wear 100% recycled high-vis jackets. Trio sentenced for ‘£900,000 damage’ at waste site Three men have been sentenced after “illegally depositing waste” at an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Industry news Brazil’s President Lula escalates protection of Amazonian Indigenous land “I won’t leave a single Indigenous territory unprotected” says President Lula, who legally recognised six territories as Indigenous land to be protected. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 May 2023 Council news Contact the Elections Team - Torridge District Council Torridge Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news Essential groundwork repairs are taking place at Clatterbridge Recycling Centre Essential groundwork repairs are taking place at Clatterbridge Recycling Centre from Tuesday 9th – Friday 12th May. Please follow the traffic signs, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum but during the works there may be queuing at busier times. To avoid possible disruption please use Bidston or West Kirby Recycling Centre or consider - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 5 May 2023 Council news Councillor Abdigafar Mohamed Muse - Manchester City Council Manchester Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news All Electrification Articles - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 5 May 2023 Policy & government Merger could worsen vehicle salvage service options for UK car insurers The CMA has provisionally found that Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors raises competition concerns in the supply of vehicle salvage services in the UK. GOV.UK · 5 May 2023 Industry news Textiles and carpets could fall under POPs rules, LGA warns The Local Government Association (LGA) has published its response to Defra’s consultation on potential changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulations. The consultation ran between 2 March and 27 April 2023 and came on the back of recent additions to the UN’s Stockholm Convention on POPs which the UK, as party to the Convention, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Council news Your Councillors - moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk South Kesteven Council · 5 May 2023 Council news Contact details - moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk South Kesteven Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: European Biomass Company on becoming an REA member REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 May 2023 Industry news Suez publishes ‘solid’ 2022 results Suez has published its financial results for the 2022 calendar year showing consolidated revenues of €6.8 billion (£5.9bn) and earnings before tax of €1.4 billion. The Suez group acquired Suez Recycling and Recovery UK back from Veolia for around £2 billion in December 2022, so its UK operations only contributed €78.3m in revenue and €4.9 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Global Disaster Waste Management Panel at IFAT Eurasia ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 May 2023 Policy & government How to watch the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla How to watch the Coronation and ceremonial processions on 6 May and Coronation Concert on 7 May GOV.UK · 5 May 2023 Industry news US to update anti-greenwashing code with focus on the circular economy The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to update its Green Guides for the first time in more than a decade, with new recommendations on claims around sustainable materials. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 May 2023 Industry news REA Blog: International Compost Awareness Week 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 May 2023 Council news Animal Welfare Service - Islington Council - Islington Council Islington Council · 5 May 2023 Council news Animal Welfare Service - Islington Council - findyour.islington.gov.uk Islington Council · 5 May 2023 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 - FareShare The Felix Project · 5 May 2023 Global Co-Host OMV Invites Downstream Industry Colleagues to Visit PRC: Europe 2023 OMV is co-hosting the Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2023 in Austria on May 22-24. Within the Day 3 of the event, OMV and BGS Group invited a limited number of delegates to visit one of the largest and most modern inland refineries in Europe – OMV Schwechat Refinery. OMV is Austria’s largest listed industrial […] Global Recycling · 5 May 2023 Global New Project to Develop a Recycling Solution for Acrylic Glass The acrylic glass recycling company Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH – together with Polysecure GmbH, Pforz­heim University of Applied Sciences and an acrylic glass supplier – is developing an innovative recycling solution to be able to recognize high-quality transparent plastics and recycle them according to their specification. The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) is funding the approach with […] Global Recycling · 5 May 2023 Council news Forgot your Password - apps.wigan.gov.uk Wigan Council · 5 May 2023 Council news FODDC structure - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 4 May 2023 Policy & government Homes England housing supply delivery agreement (HSDA) example letter This example letter shows the conditions registered providers who are not party to a Homes England Grant Agreement must meet to charge Affordable Rent. GOV.UK · 4 May 2023 Industry news June Challenge 5K a Day - FareShare - FareShare FareShare · 4 May 2023 Policy & government SO51 0PG, BKP Waste & Recycling Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/FP3599LH/V011 View the permit issued for BKP Hazardous Waste Transfer and Treatment Station, Timsbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 4 May 2023 Industry news Why the green movement can’t turn its back on refugees The climate crisis is set to make huge parts of the world near-impossible to live in, while the government ramps up hostility towards refugees. We need to stand up for their rights. Greenpeace UK · 4 May 2023 Global Rethink Plastic alliance welcomes the EU REACH restriction of intentionally-added microplastics, urges faster implementation Today, the European Commission REACH Committee voted to adopt the European Commission proposal on the restriction of intentionally-added microplastics. The Rethink Plastic alliance welcomes the restriction of intentionally-added microplastics in products, notably in beauty products and on sports pitches. The alliance regrets, however, that companies are given an excessively long time period to … Break Free From Plastic · 4 May 2023 Industry news DS Smith consults on future of UK recycling operations EXCLUSIVE: DS Smith has entered into a “period of consultation” on the future of six of its UK recycling sites as part of a “strategic review”. DS Smith says it operates seven recycling facilities in the UK, including sites in Batley, Bolton, Caerphilly, Uxbridge and Willenhall near Birmingham. The consultation will not impact the company’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: Weleda’s Bernhard Irrgang on innovation for a sustainable beauty sector edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Weleda's head of research & development (R&D), Dr Bernhard Irrgang. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2023 Industry news Website Terms - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 4 May 2023 Industry news May the 4th be with you: Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos seek alliances at deep sea mining summit London, Star Wars Day, 2023 – Three of the world’s most infamous supervillains – Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos – convened today at a deep sea mining summit in central London. VIDEO HERE The terrible trio were reportedly excited by the prospect of meeting like-minded people who they felt would share their passion for […] Greenpeace UK · 4 May 2023 Industry news Indo-Pacific corals cope better in higher ocean temperatures An international team led by Penn State found that Indo-Pacific corals cope better with rising water temperatures than Atlantic corals. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 May 2023 Industry news OPRL celebrates impact as it launches search for new Chair OPRL celebrates impact as it launches search for new Chair. READ MORE OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 4 May 2023 Industry news Compostable Coalition UK announces its advisory board members REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 May 2023 Industry news End of Year Review 2022 2023 - British Glass British Glass news · 4 May 2023 Industry news New $10trn investor coalition pushes big businesses to reduce plastic packaging Almost 200 investors are pressing their clients for “more radical” action to reduce their reliance on plastics, including Aviva and Axa. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2023 Industry news Agency highlights enforcement amid PRN compliance fears The Environment Agency has published its 2022 compliance monitoring and enforcement activity report, where the regulator said its interventions “disrupted” £10.4 million worth of packaging recovery notes (PRNs). However, there has been concern among compliance specialists that there has still been no clarity as to the action taken against the seven producers who failed to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023