Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Rapid Technology Assessment: Novel batteries Summary of a rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at emerging battery technologies. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2023 Industry news Coffey waiting on new Scottish FM to ‘decide’ on DRS The environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has said the government is waiting for the new Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf to decide if he “wants to continue” with the deposit return scheme (DRS) as it stands. In a meeting before the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee yesterday, 28 March, Dr Coffey explained that while Westminster … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2023 Council news Ice Skating - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 29 Mar 2023 Industry news Nike subtly responds to supply chain forced labour concerns - Just Style Just Style · 29 Mar 2023 Council news Good afternoon Rod Thank you for your email. I am advised that Redcar and Cleveland are to have a rate of 0.46. Kind Regards Jan - Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland Council · 29 Mar 2023 Global Turning up the heat on hazardous mercury in Africa & Caribbean The EEB and the Zero Mercury Working Group contribute to the global efforts to reduce people’s exposure to one of the most toxic elements on Earth. In recent years, NGOs have been working with partner organisations and governments in Africa and the Caribbean to phase out the mercury used in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, as well as the manufacture and trade of products containing mercur… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 Mar 2023 Industry news The Newsroom - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 29 Mar 2023 Industry news Our Rebrand Story - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 29 Mar 2023 Policy & government Climate change has arrived, yet the country is still strikingly unprepared In this report on England’s adaptation progress, the Climate Change Committee publishes a new appraisal of the outcomes needed to build climate resilience across the economy – and the extent of policies and delivery to meet them. Climate Change Committee · 28 Mar 2023 Policy & government Eight projects seek funding in the second phase of the Climate Finance Accelerator in Peru Eight innovative projects that contribute to climate change mitigation have been selected to participate in the second phase of the Climate Finance Accelerator. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Artificial light deadly for caterpillars, say scientists Caterpillars are one of the main victims of artificial light at night, say scientists. The increased illumination gives their predators […] Recolight · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Thorlux plants its final tree After 12 years and 180,000 trees, the final sapling has been planted at the Thorlux Carbon Offsetting Project at Devauden […] Recolight · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news ‘Liquid windows’ could help buildings save energy Inspired by the dynamic colour-changing skin of organisms such as squid, researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a […] Recolight · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Fund for Change - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 28 Mar 2023 Global Circular Choices Regular meetings throughout the year. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Comply Direct rebrands as ‘Beyondly’ Producer compliance scheme Comply Direct has announced that it has rebranded as Beyondly, effective from yesterday (27 March), describing the shift as a “natural necessity”. The company noted that it is “incredibly proud” of its Comply Direct legacy and the transformative journey the business has been on since starting in 2006. The B Corp … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Europe shipping banned pesticide linked to child brain damage to Global South The post Europe shipping banned pesticide linked to child brain damage to Global South appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Mar 2023 Council news What We Offer - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 28 Mar 2023 Global Zero Waste Live! webinar “Allocating recycled content – what are the impacts?” – 11 May 2023 Date/Time: 11 May 2023 · 2:00-3:30 PM (CEST) Recycling has an important role to play in closing the material loop, as it keeps already used resources and increases the circularity of plastic packaging. To ensure the uptake of recycled materials, the European institutions introduced recycled content targets in different legislative proposals such as the Single-Use […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Archive - environmental-finance.com Environmental Finance · 28 Mar 2023 Policy & government Domestic Abuse Commissioner's strategic plan Sets out the strategic plan for the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, from September 2022 to September 2025. As required by Section 13 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Longer hours for Recycling Centres Merseyside and Halton residents will soon have the opportunity to recycle more as Household Waste Recycling Centres open for longer over the spring and summer months. From Saturday 1st April the region’s Centres will be open from 8.00am until 8.00pm*. There are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres in the region. They are operated by resource - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 28 Mar 2023 Council news Check your collection dates - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Biffa applies for 50,000 tonne Meriden transfer station The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on Biffa’s plans for a 50,000 tonnes per year capacity commercial and industrial (C&I) waste transfer station near Meriden, Coventry. If approved, the facility will among other things bulk waste for onward transfer around 35 miles away to Biffa’s Newhurst energy from waste (EfW) plant in Leicestershire, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news UKRI unveils winners of £3.2m plastics funding Almost £3.2 million of government funding has been awarded to 17 projects that support the achievement of the UK Plastics Pact, as part of the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge. Announced today (28 March), the funding awards are part of the initiative’s final competition titled ‘Future Plastic Packaging Solutions Round … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2023 Global Press release: EU associations launch coalition for a more competitive, and ambitious, EU bioeconomy A new group of 14 EU trade associations including the providers of high-quality wood-based products, fibre-based paper and board products and packaging, and renewable energy solutions, supported by EU forest owners and managers, has today launched a cross-sectoral coalition. The coalition’s aim is to present EU policymakers with an ambitious common vision ahead of 2030 […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Mar 2023 Council news Active Lambeth - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news UK’s first ‘Train to Zero’ carbon capture rail link set to decarbonise Yorkshire energy facility through connection to Teesside terminal The first of a kind project will decarbonise enfinium’s Ferrybridge energy from waste facility. enfinium · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Government to review ‘unlawful’ fuel poverty strategy following Greenpeace pressure Further legal action looms as government fails to require private landlords to upgrade properties Greenpeace UK · 28 Mar 2023 Global European Parliament takes on greenwashing and early obsolescence to empower consumers The European Parliament cracked down on greenwashing and early obsolescence today, by voting for a stronger EU law to protect consumers from unfair commercial practices. The […] European Environmental Bureau · 28 Mar 2023 Policy & government Mr B Patel v HBOS plc: 3300631/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news POP goes a cost-of-living solution Craig Anderson, CEO of Reuse Network, shares his views on the latest discussions and responses to POPs guidance and why the waste sector must do more to keep reusable domestic seating in circulation. Reuse Network · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news West London set for £9.4m rebate from higher electricity prices The West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is set to make £9.4 million from higher electricity prices through its public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Suez in the 2022/23 financial year. This follows an £8.1 million rebate in 2021/22, as the authority benefits from a share in excess revenue generated at the Severnside Energy Recovery Centre from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2023 Policy & government Local Leadership Framework for Councillors - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 28 Mar 2023 Policy & government Australian Litter Measure (AusLM) - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 28 Mar 2023 Industry news Morrisons teams up with Kellogg's to launch a free breakfast club this Easter - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 28 Mar 2023 Council news Intranet Portal - Logon - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 27 Mar 2023 Industry news GSMR Amendments 2023 – Focus on biomethane pipelines considered to be part of the gas network ADBA has engaged with the HSE regarding the GSMR amendment to clarify some interpretation elements. A guidance is being currently drafted and should be published in early summer 2023. Following our blog on the impact for the biomethane industry, we focus here on the biomethane pipelines to be considered as part of the gas network.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Mar 2023 Industry news ADBA calls for feedback on AD and Energy Sector in Scotland The Scottish government recently published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, mapping out the future of Scotland’s energy sector with an ambitious suite of actions for the Scottish government, industry, the energy regulator, and also the UK government. The draft strategy aims to set out the scale and provide clarity in Scotland’s pathway… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Mar 2023 Global MULTIVAC to Display Innovative Produce Closing Solutions at interpack The Top Wrap and Top Close labelers offer two high-quality and resource-saving solutions for the closing of fresh produce trays with labels. Packaging Strategies · 27 Mar 2023