Recycling news: 2022

Policy & government Kyrgyzstan: call for bids for climate change projects in 2022/23 The British Embassy Bishkek is looking to support a project that will contribute to UK's efforts to support Kyrgyzstan on climate change. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2022 Council news Royal Manor Nursing Home - Derby City Council Derby Council · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Regulatory summary of concerns 23 November 2022 The post Regulatory summary of concerns 23 November 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Presentation Council meeting 23 November 2022 The post Presentation Council meeting 23 November 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Newsletter Summer 2022 The post Newsletter Summer 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Newsletter Winter 2022 The post Newsletter Winter 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Let polluters assess their own water incidents, watchdog says England’s environment watchdog has scaled back how it responds to reports of pollution in outdoor swimming spots despite growing concerns over sewage dumping on beaches, according to internal documents seen by Unearthed. In a memo circulated to staff over the summer, the Environment Agency changed its guidance for assessing pollution events at designated bathing sites, […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Volunteering at Emmaus Bolton a very worthwhile experience A team of volunteers from Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies visited Emmaus Bolton for a volunteering day. Paul Benson, Sales Manager at Bunzl, reflects on his experience. It was a... Emmaus UK · 25 Nov 2022 Global Barcelona and Munich become zero waste candidate cities The European cities of Barcelona and Munich have signed an official commitment to become zero waste, becoming the biggest cities in Europe that will get the certification. The Zero Waste Cities Certification is a robust European third-party assessed certification standard, developed by Zero Waste Europe and operated by its sister organization Mission Zero Academy (MiZA). […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Let polluters assess their own water incidents, Environment Agency says The post Let polluters assess their own water incidents, Environment Agency says appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news ‘No plans’ for cartons in DRS despite pressure from MPs The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says it “does not currently have plans” to include cartons in England’s deposit return scheme (DRS) despite pressure from MPs. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) wrote to the environment secretary, Dr Thérèse Coffey, yesterday (24 November) again calling for cartons to be included in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Channel Projects irons-out its plans for structural steel reuse. - ReLondon ReLondon · 25 Nov 2022 Global Draft revision proposal of PPWD: bioplastics industry sends incendiary letter to Commission Presidency regarding devastating consequences for the sector The recently published leak of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) revision proposal sent a shock wave to the affected industries within Europe and beyond. The bioplastics industry finds itself confronted with a factual ban on most compostable plastics packaging. The ban has the potential to shut down wide sections of the industry concerned [...] European Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2022 Global New EU rules for smartphones and tablets: still far from a true Right to repair Reaction from Right to Repair Europe on the still unpublished new ecodesign rules for smartphones and tablets. A positive step, but far from a real Right to Repair Right to Repair Europe · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Environment and health groups demand disposable vapes ban Environmental and health groups have yesterday (24 November) called on the government to ban the sale of single-use e-cigarettes in an open letter to the environment and health secretaries. Eighteen organisations have written to the environment secretary, Dr Thérèse Coffey, and health secretary, Steve Barclay, to call on them to address the “rapidly escalating threat” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news EfW plants could be hit with ‘£800m’ bill from emissions scheme Energy from waste plants in the UK could be hit with an £800 million annual bill when the UK rolls out an emissions trading scheme later this decade, presenting opportunities for exporters of refuse derived fuel (RDF). Adrian Judge, director of Tolvik Consulting, made the estimate of the likely costs during a talk at the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Ban disposable vapes to prevent plastic and battery waste mountain, UK Ministers urged A coalition of 18 groups advocating on environmental and public health issues, spearheaded by Green Alliance, are calling on the UK Government to address the nation’s fastest-growing waste stream – disposable vapes. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Nov 2022 Policy & government Flood disaster waste management - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Industry Statistics - MPA Cement Mineral Products Association · 25 Nov 2022 Industry news Revaluation of business rates set to hit AD industry by up to 30% Government have confirmed plans to revaluate business rates in a move that could see rises of up to 30% for anaerobic digestion operators from 2023. Recent analysis by Handel Consultants suggests that the revaluation of business rates could lead to an increase of 30% and 20% for gas to grid and CHP plants respectively. The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Nov 2022 Policy & government Decision for Parks Haulage Ltd, Keith Parks, Dennis Parker and Scrap Haulage Ltd Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the North East of England for Parks Haulage Ltd, Keith Parks, Dennis Parker and Scrap Haulage Ltd GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2022 Policy & government Update to Forestry Commission Non-Executive Commissioners One appointment and three reappointments have been made to Non-Executive Commissioner roles at the Forestry Commission GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Ever Expanding Circles: Huhtamaki and WasteAid’s circular economy partnership. In June 2020, WasteAid embarked upon an innovative and expansive programme to support circular economy solutions to the waste crisis in three locations; Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Guwahati in India and Johannesburg, South Africa. Supported by Huhtamaki, this programme finally drew to a close in autumn 2022. In just over 2 years there were […] WasteAid · 24 Nov 2022 Global Commission set to be deceived by paper and cardboard industry on packaging’s sustainability Some of Europe’s biggest forests are now emitting carbon and losing biodiversity. Paper and card remain a major driver of EU forest degradation. Yet, the responsible Commissioners are likely to lower the ambition on packaging reuse in favour of single use paper products in new laws expected to be published next week, caving into industry lobbying. Jean-Pierre Schweitzer, on behalf of the Rethin… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Circular Communities Scotland 2022 Annual Conference The Circular Communities Scotland team would like to extend a huge thank you to our members and the sector for helping make our 2022 Annual Conference ‘Circular Solutions; Supporting Communities’ such a success. Hosted at the RADDISON BLU Hotel in Glasgow on November 23rd, our 2022 Annual Conference was our first in person conference in [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Nourishing Children: Cyril Jackson Primary School The post Nourishing Children: Cyril Jackson Primary School appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Successful EPR schemes ‘must include recyclers,’ EuRIC says The European Recycling Industries Confederation (EuRIC) has warned governments that recyclers must maintain control of material and be involved in the process of setting up any successful extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. In a statement yesterday, 23 November, the association, which includes the Recycling Association as members, said EPR is “often portrayed as a silver … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news South London boroughs ‘strongly object’ to Beddington expansion plans The four South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) boroughs have jointly objected to an application by Viridor to treat more waste at its Beddington energy from waste (EfW) plant in Sutton. Viridor wants to increase the capacity of its Beddington facility by 10%, from 347,422 tonnes to 382,286 tonnes per year. Earlier this month, the Environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Emmaus communities honoured with gift from the Queen’s Green Canopy. Two Emmaus communities, Emmaus Hertfordshire and Emmaus Brighton & Hove, have received trees from the Queen’s Green Canopy, a unique tree-planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in... Emmaus UK · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Waltham Forest explores fortnightly residual waste collections The London borough of Waltham Forest is exploring changing the frequency with which it collects residents’ residual waste from weekly to fortnightly. The council’s climate scrutiny committee met on 16 November to discuss the borough’s new recycling strategy for 2022/23. The strategy explains the direction the council will recommend for managing its waste and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2022 Global A new path for 100% renewable energy in Spain Spain could run on 100% renewables by 2050 or sooner, but it will take more than technological advances. Accounting for material scarcities, reducing demand and policy innovation will all be necessary to make the transition a reality. And now, amid the energy crisis sparked by Russia, even greater resilience and ingenuity are a must. This article is written by Gonzalo Parrado Hernando and Natha… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Nov 2022 Global BFFP call on EU to be a voice for ambition ahead of INC Global Plastics Treaty negotiations In response to the latest news that the EU has joined the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution just as INC negotiations kick-off, BFFP and members CIEL & EIA have responded by welcoming this news, but also calling on the EU to be a voice for ambition within the coalition and beyond and to staunchly advocate for measures […] Break Free From Plastic · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Viridor launches gas canister awareness campaign Viridor has today (24 November) launched a campaign across four south London boroughs to raise awareness of the dangers caused by nitrous oxide canisters. The waste management company’s campaign, titled ‘Leave it Out’, pointed to the impact the canisters have on local waste management. The campaign, which features ‘Noxie’, the naughty nitrous oxide canister, aims … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Defra publishes draft data EPR statutory instrument The post Defra publishes draft data EPR statutory instrument appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news France’s Extended Producer Responsibility for sports and leisure legislation France has introduced Extended Producer Responsibility for sports and leisure legislation, which means that producers selling or planning to sell sports and leisure goods in France are likely affected. Lucy Dolan, International Compliance Advisor provides an overview of which businesses are obligated, what products are in scope, and the penalties for non-compliance. Valpak · 24 Nov 2022 Global Progress and setbacks from COP27 The European Union cannot rely on the United Nations process to deliver and must reinforce its own climate efforts. This article was originally published in Social Europe by Patrick ten Brink, Luke Haywood, Katy Wiese and Alberto Vela. The European Union went to COP27 with an ask—that countries increase their ambition on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and put strong commitments on climate mi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news Defra meets with businesses about EPR data The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) held a webinar on 23 November to take obligated businesses through their requirements under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging from January. EPR will move the full cost of dealing with packaging waste from households away from taxpayers and councils to packaging producers, giving them responsibility … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2022 Industry news We’re calling on every school to have a uniform swap shop The post We’re calling on every school to have a uniform swap shop appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 24 Nov 2022 Global Global Plastics Treaty: Recommendations for INC1 (en español) Plastic pollution knows no borders—it is in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, our oceans’ deepest trenches and the highest mountain peaks. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Nov 2022 Research & science Low-traffic neighbourhoods reduce pollution in surrounding streets - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 24 Nov 2022