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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Policy & government
Doubling down on climate delivery in 2022
CCC Chief Executive, Chris Stark, looks ahead to a packed year for the Climate Change Committee, saying that 2022 must be the year of climate 'delivery' across the board.
Climate Change Committee · 12 Jan 2022
Council news
Carrickfergus Marina - Mid and East Antrim Council
Mid and East Antrim Council · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Californians continue to struggle with a lack of safe, sanitary drinking water
Safe drinking water in California is becoming scarce, as contaminated drinking water continues to disproportionately impact communities of colour in the state.
Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Valentine’s 2022
The post Valentine’s 2022 appeared first on Alupro .
Alupro · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Ward replaces corporate Christmas gifts with donation to local charity
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste specialist, Ward, has exchanged corporate Christmas gifts for charity donations to support local causes this year.
Ward Recycling · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Valentine’s 2022 Welsh language version
The post Valentine’s 2022 Welsh language version appeared first on Alupro .
Alupro · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Ocean warming has caused fish to shrink in size
Researchers have found that ocean warming, acidification and oxygen depletion have caused a species shift, causing fish to have smaller body sizes.
Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Appointments round-up (12/01/22)
With news on: EMR appoints two from ELG Haniel Metals; Woolrych to leave Renewi after 10 years’ service; Norse Group appoints Adnams’ chief executive as chair; and, Stork joins KKR from BlackRock. EMR appoints two from ELG Haniel Metals EMR has announced the appointment of Jonathan Bower as commercial director and Matt Hunt as regional … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Fisheries annual report 2020 to 2021
Fisheries activity and expenditure in England from April 2020 to March 2021.
GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
British Glass calls for support with energy costs
British Glass has called on the government on government to support UK manufacturers in the face of “spiralling” energy costs. The representative body for the UK’s glass industry claims “a complete lack of action” from ministers has left businesses fighting to stay afloat. British Glass says manufacturers have seen their gas and energy prices quadruple … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Term 1 Newsletter 2021 - Waste Authority WA
WA Waste Authority · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
REA produces six point plan to tackle energy bill crisis
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Jan 2022
Global
ESR or ETS: Waste treatments should be in the same basket
The full position paper: “ESWET position on the proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive and...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Judge’s ruling on Greenpeace boulder action: An ‘absurd’ prosecution
Judge requires the UK’s Marine Management Organisation to review wasting public money and resources on ‘absurd’ prosecution of Greenpeace
Greenpeace UK · 12 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Consultation on proposed changes to the 2022 Accounting Direction
The Regulator of Social Housing is proposing to update the existing Accounting Direction.
GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022
Policy & government
The Accounting Direction for social housing in England from January 2022
The general requirements for the accounts of private registered providers of social housing.
GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
Brachlianoff to succeed Frérot as Veolia CEO
Antoine Frérot, Veolia’s chairman and chief executive officer, is to step down as CEO in June, with chief operating officer Estelle Brachlianoff succeeding him in the role. Veolia said Mr Frérot, who held the role since 2009, had expressed his wish to step down when his current term of office expires at the end of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Dstl Sustainability Strategic Direction 2021 to 2026
Why we work sustainably, what we do and the actions we take to embed sustainability into our working procedures, practices and culture.
GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022
Industry news
The role of biomass in a net zero economy
Laith Whitwham, Senior Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, investigates the role that biomass can play in a net zero economy, and the challenges and opportunities this poses.
Aldersgate Group · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
RWM and Letsrecycle Live Come Together - larac.org.uk
LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 11 Jan 2022
Council news
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Malvern Hills Council · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
The key to global warming models is ocean acidity
Ocean acidity is an essential variable in validating climate models, accurately predicting complex environmental dynamics and major changes to Pacific Ocean currents.
Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
Terex Ecotec goes Electric with the TDS 820e Slow Speed Shredder
LEADING mobile environmental equipment specialist Terex Ecotec has expanded its shredding range with the introduction of the TDS 820e, an electric version of the industry leading TDS 820 Slow Speed Shredder. It has been developed to meet the ever-changing demands of the waste management and recycling sectors as they look to move away from diesel...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
HZI to build and operate Fife EfW plant
Developer Brockwell Energy has awarded Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) a 25-year contract to design, build, and operate an energy from waste (EfW) facility on the former Westfield opencast coal site in Fife. Brockwell Energy named HZI its preferred bidder for the construction last April and the two companies signed a contract on 16 December (see … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022
Global
LOCOMINAR: Material requirements for the green transition – 26 January – Online
Locominar: Material requirements for the green transition Wednesday 26 January, 10:00 – 11:30 CET Please register here The transition towards a climate neutral economy, as proposed […]
European Environmental Bureau · 11 Jan 2022
Council news
Portglenone Marina - Mid and East Antrim Council
Mid and East Antrim Council · 11 Jan 2022
Policy & government
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Eastern Region Judge J Morris & Mr G Smith MRICS FAAV REV sitting on 30 June 2021
GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
SDG 1 x City Harvest: Tackling Poverty Through Food Redistribution
The post SDG 1 x City Harvest: Tackling Poverty Through Food Redistribution appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
Upper ocean temperatures break records for sixth year
Earth’s oceans are hotter than ever with accumulated heat in the upper ocean at record levels, breaking the temperature record for a sixth consecutive year.
Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2022
Global
Industry Working Group – 31 January – Online
Industry Working Group Meeting Friday 31st January 2022, 9:30 – 13:00 CET. Getting ready for Industrial Emissions Directive 2.0 (review). Objective of the virtual EEB […]
European Environmental Bureau · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
Ipswich and Exeter to collect coffee pods at kerbside
Residents of Ipswich and Exeter will be able to recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods at the kerbside from 24 January after their councils teamed up with not-for-profit service Podback. Established by Nestle and Jacob Douwe Egberts UK, Podback provides “simple and easy ways” to recycle pods of participating brands, such as Nespresso, Nescafe Dolce … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
CMA allows Suez more time for Veolia deal paperwork
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a notice of extension to waste management company Suez, allowing it more time to comply with the investigation into Veolia’s proposed takeover of the company. The CMA issued the notice on 7 January 2022 explaining that Suez, “whether with or without a reasonable excuse” has failed … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022
Global
Thank You Day: Celebrating the Editor in Chief of Waste Management & Research
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
Consumers love their new mattress, latest NBF survey finds
Good news – 95% of consumers are satisfied with both the comfort and quality of their new mattress. This encouraging revelation comes from the findings of the latest survey on consumer bed-buying habits conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF). Head of marketing & membership at the NBF Simon Williams commented: “We know that choosing […]
National Bed Federation · 11 Jan 2022
Policy & government
Restriction of phthalates medical devices, monitoring and control instruments
Seeking views on extending the restrictions on the use of 4 phthalates in medical devices, monitoring and control equipment in Great Britain.
GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2022
Council news
Welcome to the community history pages - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
HMRC lists items in scope of Plastic Packaging Tax
HMRC has published a list of examples of the types of packaging in and out of scope of the Plastic Packaging Tax. To take effect from 1 April, the tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in or imported into the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less than 30% recycled. It … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022
Council news
Accessibility statement for westberks.gov.uk - West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council · 11 Jan 2022
Global
Digital Deposit Return Systems – What you need to know
Our overview of the new digital elements that are included within the concept of digital deposit return systems (DDRS).
Reloop Platform · 11 Jan 2022
Industry news
Electrical Waste Recycling Group rebrands as Waste Experts
WASTE EXPERTS are transforming from a traditional waste management business into an environmental solutions provider encompassing total waste management, WEEE recycling, IT & asset disposal, compliance services and environmental consultancy. The Waste Experts name was chosen because it represents the very nature of the business. Waste Experts pride themselves on offering customers no nonsense g…
Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 Jan 2022