Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
ABF Tax Strategy - Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods news · 23 Jan 2022
Council news
CONNECTING SOUTHAMPTON 134 - Southampton City Council
Southampton Council · 22 Jan 2022
Council news
Useful Contacts - South Derbyshire District Council
South Derbyshire Council · 22 Jan 2022
Industry news
Restore Datashred acquires The Shred Centre
The post Restore Datashred acquires The Shred Centre appeared first on The Recycling Association .
The Recycling Association · 22 Jan 2022
Research & science
Ferroelectrically augmented contact electrification enables efficient acoustic energy transfer through liquid and solid media - The Royal Society of Chemistry
Green Chemistry (RSC) · 22 Jan 2022
Industry news
Job Description - FareShare
The Felix Project · 22 Jan 2022
Global
JOINT STATEMENT: Gas-based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a step in the right direction, though adaptations are needed
Cepi and and 9 other European industry sectors call for amendments to the EU Commission’s Taxonomy draft Delegated Act, in order to adequaltely recognise the role of gas power generation and fully benefit from its contribution to a decarbonised and integrated energy system. Read more the full statement Gas–based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a […]
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Bright Sparks: Are we ready to roll out electric?
WHEN Benjamin Franklin headed outside in a thunderstorm to tie a key to a kite string, he kickstarted an age of electricity that would light up the planet. Back in 1752, the idea of how dependent the world would become on the ability to flick a switch for power would surely have blown even his...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 21 Jan 2022
Global
JOINT STATEMENT: Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators
Cepi and and 4 other European cogneration industry sectors call on EU leaders to adapt the EU Taxonomy, a framework to drive finance towards green projects and technologies, so that it is more favourable to cogeneration, or CHP. Read more the full statement Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators.
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
7 wins for the planet in 2021
A roundup of the best Greenpeace victories of the past year.
Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Southwold bathing waters classified as excellent and good
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
REA welcomes Government backing for Britishvolt gigafactory
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 21 Jan 2022
Council news
School Streets - London Borough of Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council · 21 Jan 2022
Global
CO2 Emissions in Waste-to-Energy Plants: The Way Forward
GLOBAL RECYCLING – 21 January 2022 FEAD, the EU association representing private waste management companies, expresses full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe’s New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy. […]
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Scientists discover “giant, rose-shaped” coral reef near Tahiti
When French Polynesia experienced a bleaching event in 2019, against the odds, this giant, rose-shaped coral reef survived.
Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Job Title: Fleet Support Assistant Reporting to: Central London Manager - FareShare
The Felix Project · 21 Jan 2022
Council news
Well-being and Behaviour - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Merthyr Tydfil Council · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Judgment reserved in Max Recycle and Durham case
EXCLUSIVE: Judgment has been reserved in the latest case between the Durham Company (Max Recycle) and Durham county council, on an alleged breach of state aid rules with regards to commercial waste collections. At the heart of the case is the issue of whether using council municipal vehicles to collect trade waste is an unfair … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Presentation slides PR meeting 11 January 2022
The post Presentation slides PR meeting 11 January 2022 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
PR Committee meeting minutes 11 January 2022
The post PR Committee meeting minutes 11 January 2022 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Green veteran John Sauven to step down after 14 years at the helm of Greenpeace UK
Greenpeace UK's Executive Director John Sauven is handing over the baton to interim Executive Director Pat Venditti
Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
‘Intensified’ Coventry bin strike to last until March
Crews will not collect waste in Coventry until the end of March after the trade union Unite announced this week that strikes were to “intensify”. Workers will now take ‘all-out’ strike action from Monday to Friday each week until 23 March, Unite says. Coventry city council says this means there will be no collections for two months, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
“One of Greenpeace’s great captains” – Greenpeace UK executive director John Sauven to step down after 14 years
Sauven oversaw vital campaigns to protect rainforests, stop coal burning and fracking in the UK, kickstart offshore wind, and give oceans the protection they deserve. Programme director Pat Venditti takes over as interim executive director.
Greenpeace UK · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Covanta begins Rookery South operations
Covanta has begun operations at the Rookery South energy from waste (EfW) plant in Bedfordshire after a three-year construction phase. Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), the principal contractor on the site, has handed the 545,000 tonnes per year capacity facility over to Covanta’s operations team, who are now responsible for all site-based operations. Veolia, which owns … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Check Your Tech – new campaign aims to cut electrical waste
A new campaign has been launched to stop electrical and electronic equipment from going to waste. Recycle Right – an initiative led by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) to boost recycling – is targeting waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) that is hoarded, or incorrectly disposed of, across the Liverpool City Region. Launched in - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
Defra unveils ‘crackdown’ on waste crime
The recycling minister Jo Churchill has today (21 January) unveiled a “crackdown” on waste crime, with proposals put forward in two consultations. According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this forms part of “fresh plans to reform the waste industry”. Waste permits The carrier, broker, dealer consultation will seek views … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022
Industry news
‘A roller coaster ride’ as LARAC chair, says Carole Taylor
The former chair of LARAC, Carole Taylor, who completed four years in her post at the local authority recycling officers organisation at the turn of the year, has described her term in office as a “roller coaster ride”. Reflecting on having to deal with the pandemic as well as topics such as the Resources and … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2022
Council news
The Monday Night Club - Worcester City Council
Worcester Council · 21 Jan 2022
Global
Safe and Efficient Waste Shipments Require Strengthened Recycling and Recovery Markets in the EU
The post Safe and Efficient Waste Shipments Require Strengthened Recycling and Recovery Markets in the EU appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Jan 2022
Global
EucoLight study develops technical method for automated type detection within lamp waste streams
21st January 2022 Brussels, 21st January 2022. EucoLight, the European Association of collection and recycling organisations for Waste... L'articolo EucoLight study develops technical method for automated type detection within lamp waste streams proviene da Eucolight .
EucoLight · 21 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Government unveils plans to crack down on waste
New plans will help tackle fly-tipping and illegal waste exports through stricter background checks and mandatory digital waste tracking
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Decision for A.E. Van Hire Limited
Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner in the South East and Metropolitan area for A.E. Van Hire Limited
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2022
Council news
Burglar alarms - Torridge District Council
Torridge Council · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
Statement from Polytag on the Government’s response to the Consultation Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In response to the government's latest consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme, Polytag CEO Alice Rackley expresses mixed feelings. While welcoming the openness to a hybrid DRS model, she voices disappointment over doubts regarding digital labelling technologies and concerns about fraud. Rackley reaffirms Polytag’s commitment to proving that their digital solutions, such as unique QR codes, c…
Polytag news · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
Scientists discover new penguin colonies that reveal impacts of the climate crisis in the Antarctic
'Gentoo-ification' - a vital indication of the climate crisis
Greenpeace UK · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
New Solmec Zero Emission Material Handlers
As you’d expect from a company devoted to sustainability and recycling, Countrystyle Recycling is fully committed to reducing its carbon […]
Countrystyle Recycling · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
Newport EfW’s 12-month countdown begins
THE final countdown has officially begun as Newport EfW reports it has less than 12-months to go until the plant is officially taking waste. Andusia have reported all the plants latest developments of which we are the sole waste supplier. As of recent, the plant has welcomed the arrival of key equipment to site in...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
A win for democracy and the right to protest
The campaign against the government’s anti-protest laws shows that people power is alive and well.
Greenpeace UK · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
Enva announces significant increase in carbon avoidance
ENVA has today launched its 2021 Sustainability Report which shows the resource recovery specialist has saved ten times more CO2 emissions from sustainably managing its customers’ waste than it produces from its own operation. This figure has increased from eight times in 2020. The role which Envaand others in the recycling and resource recovery sector...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Jan 2022
Industry news
Why are energy bills going up and what can we do about it?
Millions of people face fuel poverty, as energy bills are set to rise yet again. Here's how we can help those in need, tackle climate change and stop this from happening in the future.
Greenpeace UK · 20 Jan 2022