Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Policy & government
Reports: fish passage - Ministry for the Environment
NZ Ministry for the Environment · 5 Apr 2023
Industry news
Discover the mysterious creatures of the deep sea
The deep sea is home to many weird and wonderful creatures, with many species yet to be discovered. But they're under threat from plans for deep sea mining.
Greenpeace UK · 5 Apr 2023
Industry news
Democratic Member Control - Co-operative Group
Co-op media newsroom · 5 Apr 2023
Industry news
Altilium Metals signs a long term supply agreement with a Global Commodity Trading Company for low carbon, sustainable Nickel MHP from recycling old lithium-ion batteries
We are delighted to announce that we signed a new contract with one of the world’s largest producer and marketer of nickel to supply circa 3,000 MT per year of MHP, with an additional pre-export finance package being finalised. All battery gigafactories need nickel for their products, with growing attention on Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) [...]
Altilium news · 5 Apr 2023
Council news
Request a bulky waste collection - Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council · 5 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Accelerating deployment of offshore wind farms: UK Offshore Wind Champion recommendations
An independent report by the UK’s Offshore Wind Champion, Tim Pick, in which he makes recommendations to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind farms in the UK.
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Council news
Our East Ayrshire Customer Portal - East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Dinner Ladies: Sauerkraut Recipe
Try this delicious sauerkraut recipe by City Harvest partner, Dinner Ladies. Prevent food waste and promote gut health with this easy recipe.
City Harvest London · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Caerphilly considers steps towards a greener future
Caerphilly Council is exploring ways to boost recycling rates and create a greener county borough for all as part of an ambitious waste and recycling strategy for the future. Local authorities are required to meet strict Welsh Government recycling targets and Caerphilly is working hard to ensure it reaches the current target of 70%, as...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Wimbledon Foundation x City Harvest
City Harvest launches 'Vandy Murray', a food rescue van to help feed Londoners in crisis, symbolising the historic partnership with the Wimbledon Foundation.
City Harvest London · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Consumer support for recycling, but confusion as barrier
The post Consumer support for recycling, but confusion as barrier appeared first on OPRL .
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
The Plan for Water
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey speaks at the launch of the government's Plan for Water
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
SUEZ reorganises waste and recycling into separate division
The SUEZ group has announced a new organisational structure which separates its waste and recycling business from its water business and into a new “operational division”. The announcement of the new organisations, which are part of SUEZ’s wider strategy, also includes the appointment of two new members to the Group’s Executive Committee. Announced in September...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Co-op case study
Co-op and Polytag are setting a new industry standard with the introduction of unique-every-time QR codes and UV tags on Co-op's own-label spring water bottles. This groundbreaking technology offers the retailer unprecedented visibility of packaging during the recycling process, enabling real-time insights and supporting a circular economy. The QR codes, compliant with GS1 standards, provide co…
Polytag news · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
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Southern Region, Judge H D Lederman, Mr N Robinson FRICS and Ms P Gravell on 17 January 2023
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Powering up Britain
Plans setting out how the government will enhance our country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on our net zero commitments.
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang completes financial year with clear boost in sales
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang completes financial year with clear boost in sales 2022 sales: 173 million euros Successful product launches and further developments Investments in digitalization and automation Essen (Oldenburg), Germany, April 4, 2023 – The Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG (Vogelsang Germany and subsidiaries) clearly augmented its 2022 sales at 173 million by…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
The London Lions ‘spend time’ with local Beckton youth group
Partners City Harvest & London Lions make an impact in east London, home to City Harvest charity partner, Beckton Globe Youth Zone. The basketball club supports City Harvest's new social impact campaign, EQUALS.
City Harvest London · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Packaging targets met for 2022 but carry-over ‘decimated’
Packaging waste recovery note (PRN) data published by the Environment Agency has shown that recycling targets were only just met in 2022, with evidence from 2021 needing to be added in. Producers buy PRNs to show they have contributed towards the recycling of the packaging waste from products placed on the market. Producers (from raw … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2023
Global
Europe dumps 50 million items of plastic clothing in Kenya a year
The post Europe dumps 50 million items of plastic clothing in Kenya a year appeared first on Changing Markets .
Changing Markets Foundation · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
The UK’s plans for tackling PFAS pollution – are they good enough?
On 4th April 2023, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published the long awaited PFAS Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) written in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA). The RMOA makes a number of recommendations that the UK Government will follow as announced in its Plan For Water published on the same day. CHEM Trust’s […]
CHEM Trust · 4 Apr 2023
Global
Has the Age of Self-repair arrived? Access to smartphone parts may be improving, but smartphone design is not.
Several smartphone brands have recently started making spare parts more easily available than they used to. Sadly, many barriers remain, including repair-unfriendly design and lack of long-term software support. The latest example from Nokia is a case in point.
Right to Repair Europe · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Ms Y Morgan v Lactodorum Contracts Ltd and others: 3312730/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
Plan for Water: our integrated plan for delivering clean and plentiful water
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
News in brief (04/04/23)
With news on: Recycling lives donates cars to Prison; Turmec wins plant contract with Sharp Skips; Sainsbury’s removes trays from whole chickens; and, BMRA raises £11,000 for charity. Enva upgrades MRF and extends council deal Enva has announced the completion of a major upgrade to its materials recycling facility in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and the extension … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2023
Council news
Air quality annual reports - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
How Greenpeace campaigns in China
Greenpeace has been campaigning on the world’s most important national energy transition for two decades. And they’re getting results. How do they do it? Greenpeace’s Chief China Representative Yuan Ying explains.
Greenpeace UK · 4 Apr 2023
Global
Press release: Why coffee capsules should be compostable
European Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal Berlin, 4 April 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports the intention of making single-serve coffee units mandatorily compostable and calls on the EU Parliament and Council to uphold this specific proposal to not undermine its effectiveness. “While we regret that currently only a limited number of [...]
European Bioplastics News · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Greenpeace Community Gathering: we asked our volunteers what they love about the community – here’s what they said
Greenpeace volunteers from across the UK came together for a weekend to reconnect and work to make our campaigns as strong as possible.
Greenpeace UK · 4 Apr 2023
Policy & government
DVSA strategic plan to 2025
This strategic plan sets out what the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will do by 2025 to keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Mid Kent College Litter Pick
t was great to see Mid Kent College continuing to participate in regular litter-picking activities with the help and support […]
Countrystyle Recycling · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Waste firms post gender pay gap results
SPECIAL REPORT: As the 5 April deadline approaches for those with more than 250 employees to report their gender pay gap figures, letsrecycle.com breaks down the data so far from the large waste firms and government agencies. From 2017, companies with more than 250 employees are required to submit their gender pay gap data using … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Facility managers to get dedicated TM66
The Society of Light and Lighting is planning a special version of the circular lighting measure TM66 for facility managers. […]
Recolight · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Meet the lights made from beach plastic
A range of pendant luminaires made from beach waste such as fishing nets and washed-up plastic bottles has been unveiled […]
Recolight · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Q1 Newsletter – April 2023
All the latest compliance and industry news WEEE, batteries and packaging data analysis Regulatory updates. Download Der Beitrag Q1 Newsletter – April 2023 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Scolmore achieves EcoVadis bronze
Staffordshire-based lighting and electrical equipment manufacturer Scolmore Group has been recognised for its sustainability efforts with a bronze medal awarded […]
Recolight · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Andusia secures RDF tonnage from East Coast Waste
RDF specialist business Andusia has announced the signing of a contract with a new RDF supply partner, Norfolk-based, East Coast Waste. The collaboration, explained Andusia, will see 10,000 tonnes of RDF exported from East Coast Waste’s Great Yarmouth base to an energy from waste facility in Germany, over a 12-month period. “The waste will be … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2023
Council news
Welcome | Family Information Directory - Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Mura Featured in Prominant German Business and Financial Publication, Handelsblatt
The post Mura Featured in Prominant German Business and Financial Publication, Handelsblatt appeared first on Mura Technology .
Mura Technology news · 4 Apr 2023
Industry news
Coca-Cola’s 100% Plant-Based Bottle - Packaging Gateway
Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 4 Apr 2023