Recycling news: 2023

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Industry news What happens to recycled Christmas trees? The post What happens to recycled Christmas trees? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Ms M Doughty v Whitbread Group plc: 2200024/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mrs E Belson v Jewellery Validation Services Ltd: 2201123/2022 and 2203720/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Council news Submit your application - Torbay Council Torbay Council · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Powerday goes south to strengthen its position in London The post Powerday goes south to strengthen its position in London appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 Dec 2023 Council news Login or Sign up - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Autumn Litter Blitz results 2023 The post Autumn Litter Blitz results 2023 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new industry taskforces on circular economy, fusion energy The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), launched earlier this decade by King Charles, has announced two new collaborative business workstreams on transitioning to a circular economy and commercialising nuclear fusion energy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Freshwater Fishing - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Europe’s right to repair law to change luminaire design The backing of enhanced ‘right to repair’ legislation by the European Parliament could result in significant changes to the design […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Egg Lighting commits to repair and reuse Egg Lighting has signed the UK Repair and Reuse Declaration, a landmark commitment to reducing waste and promoting circularity. The […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Tamlite achieves EcoVadis Bronze for sustainability Redditch-based Tamlite Lighting has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze medal for its sustainability policies and social values. ‘As a group […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government S Hill v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3307033/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Sector backs PAC report calling for ‘clarity’ on waste reforms Companies and organisations from across waste management sector have welcomed the report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last week, which called on Defra to provide more clarity on its collections and packaging reforms. Published on Friday (1 December), the report said businesses and local authorities are “unable to prepare for the required changes due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Aviation safe operating environment manual (ASOEM) The purpose of the ASOEM is to assure all elements of operating from the sites are considered. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Gateshead to stop collecting some bins due to ‘unprecedented’ contamination rate Gateshead council has warned that it will be checking bins “from now on” and not collecting those with non-target material, as contamination rates in the area has reached “unprecedented levels” of over 20%. The council, which runs an in-house collection service, collects recycling commingled in a wheeled bin. Some households also have an ‘inner caddy’ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Hill and Powerday donate £20,000 and join forces for Children in Need 2023 The post Hill and Powerday donate £20,000 and join forces for Children in Need 2023 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 Dec 2023 Global New leadership team appointed at FEVE Flaconnage Board of Directors FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Hidden role of plant waxes in environmental communication Researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough have revealed that the protective waxy barrier surrounding plants may be crucial in sending chemical signals to other plants and insects. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Dec 2023 Council news Issue details - Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Property Acquisition - Spelthorne Borough Council Spelthorne Council · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for students who started on or after 1 August 2021 A guide to Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for learners starting a course on or after 1 August 2021. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for students who started before 1 August 2021 A guide to terms and conditions for students who started an Advanced Learner Loan course before 1 August 2021 GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for students who started on or after 1 August 2023 A guide to Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for learners starting a course on or after 1 August 2023. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Encirc and Addo Food Group pay six-figure undertakings for 2021 PRN non-compliance Bottle manufacturer Encirc and food production company Addo Food Group have both made six-figure enforcement undertakings for failure to meet their 2021 packaging obligations. Encirc will contribute £213,029.54 to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, £132,952 to WRAP and £130,000 to Cheshire Community Foundation. This was for failing to “take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023 Global Stories of Environmental Justice Values and Principles for Climate Action: IDIS Davao – Philippines Contributed by IDIS Davao As the Philippines grapples with pressing environmental challenges, the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability, Inc. (IDIS) stands at the forefront of advocating for sustainable development in […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 4 Dec 2023 Global Stories of Environmental Justice Values and Principles for Climate Action: Instituto Polis – Brazil Contributed by Victor Hugo Argentino, Instituto Polis As the world wakes up to the critical importance of reducing methane emissions to stabilize the climate, all eyes are on Brazil. The […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 4 Dec 2023 Council news CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE - 4 December 2023 REPORT NO: PES/447(c) REFERENCE NO: CR/2023/0118/FUL LOCATION: THRE - Crawley GOV Crawley Council · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news #ShopCircular Campaign Do YOU want to feel good about the way you shop this winter? It’s normal to feel unsure about the impact your purchases are having on the planet... but there is a way to shop that doesn’t cost the earth! Circular charities and social enterprises across Scotland offer amazing goods and services that benefit the [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 4 Dec 2023 Policy & government Australia supports global renewable and energy efficiency pledge - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 3 Dec 2023 Industry news Polytag attends Bread & Jam CHEERS! Drinks Event Polytag proudly sponsored the Bread & Jam CHEERS! Drinks Event at the Business Design Centre in Islington, North London. Over 600+ drinks brands attended, and Polytag's CEO, Alice Rackley, announced a six-month free trial for their innovative QR code solution. With GS1-approved QR codes, Polytag offers unmatched functionality and analytics, transforming packaging into powerful marketing tools. … Polytag news · 2 Dec 2023 Council news BIN COLLECTIONS AND RECYCLING GUIDE 2024 2024 - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 2 Dec 2023 Council news Committee details - County Durham Local Access Forum - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 2 Dec 2023 Council news Farnham Road multi-storey - Guildford Borough Council Guildford Council · 1 Dec 2023 Industry news Rishi Sunak’s COP28 speeches feel like an old hit we’ve heard one too many times – Greenpeace comment Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made several appearances at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai as he attempted to steal the limelight with a back catalogue of dubious climate hits. Greenpeace UK · 1 Dec 2023 Council news - jobs.chichester.gov.uk Chichester Council · 1 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr B Kongo v London Borough of Brent: 3314639/2021 and 3322867/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2023 Policy & government Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 This document contains the following information: Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: Global Wind Power Output and Patent Filing Trends REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Dec 2023 Council news Map of car parks - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 1 Dec 2023 Industry news Climate, Green Deal, environment and oceans An in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s climate change, Green Deal, environment, oceans and fisheries policies by Open Access Government. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Dec 2023