Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Changes to late payment penalties for Plastic Packaging Tax This tax information and impact note is about technical changes to late payment penalties in respect of Plastic Packaging Tax GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government Plastic Packaging Tax rate change from 1 April 2023 This tax information and impact note is about the increase in the rate of Plastic Packaging Tax from 1 April 2023. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government Aggregates Levy - exemption changes This measure introduces changes affecting aggregate returned to the land at its original site and aggregate dug as a by-product of construction. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government Landfill Tax rates for 2023 to 2024 As announced at Autumn Budget 2021 both the standard and lower rates of Landfill Tax will increase from 1 April 2023 in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI), rounded to the nearest 5 pence. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government Landfill tax grant scheme: call for evidence Seeking views on a proposed scheme that will refund landfill tax in order to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield sites and contaminated land. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government Landfill Tax Review: call for evidence This call for evidence seeks views on aspects of Landfill Tax, to ensure the tax continues to support the government’s ambitious environmental objectives. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Let’s turn the Earth green this St Patrick’s Day No matter how Irish you are, or how far from Ireland you live, get your Guinness at the ready, as St Patrick’s Day is upon us on 17th March. But is our much-loved Irish holiday causing an environmental hangover and leaving you with a banging headache and a mountain of waste to deal with on... Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Bevan ‘stands by’ call for waste export ban In what could be his last appearance before MPs before standing down this month, the chief executive of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan, has said he “stands by” his call for a ban on all waste exports from the UK. Speaking at an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee yesterday (March 14), the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2023 Policy & government PR3 6BP, Resource Recycling Solutions Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/QB3036RB/V004 View the permit issued for Iron House Farm, Preston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2023 Global Member States set to undermine pollution prevention rules, green NGOs warn Environmental NGOs warn that the EU Council Presidency proposal for a general approach on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) ignores the urgency of […] European Environmental Bureau · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CNH Industrial Takes Controlling Stake In Bennamann MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CNH Industrial Takes Controlling Stake In Bennamann Reinforcing methane’s strategic role in farming’s energy independence CNH Industrial is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities by taking a majority stake in Bennamann – a UK-based expert in solutions to capture, repurpose and store fugitive methane emissions for energy use. In conjunction with CNH… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Primark tests new standard and initiatives to extend clothing durability Retailer Primark has revealed an array of new repair and durability initiatives aimed at improving the circularity of its clothing products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Mar 2023 Council news walthamforest.gov.uk - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Belazu: Living the B-Corp Values with City Harvest City Harvest B-Corp partner, Belazu, lives the B-Corp values by reducing food waste and volunteering. City Harvest London · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Flintshire facing £663,000 fine for missing recycling targets Flintshire council is facing a £663,000 fine from the Welsh government after missing the 64% recycling target it was set for 2021/22. The council has now warned residents that they face having residual waste collected every three weeks if recycling rates are not improved. In a cabinet meeting yesterday (14 March), the Labour-controlled authority explained … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature Jenni Black, Nature Transformation Lead at the World Benchmarking Alliance, argues that we must hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Mar 2023 Global Beyond subsidies: EU has better tools to boost clean tech industry In responding to the aggressive US subsidy approach to lure clean tech companies, Brussels should not ignore that the success of its industrial policy lies in sound regulation and credible carbon pricing, Patrick ten Brink and Luke Haywood report. This article was originally published in Social Europe. The great subsidy race for green industry has begun, with the European Union’s Green Deal Ind… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Waiting longer for a reformed REACH is damaging health, environment and business CHEM Trust and EEB have today published a report, “Waiting for REACH: The negative impacts of delaying reform of EU chemical laws” which examines the impacts of the European Commission’s continued delay in publishing its proposal for improving Europe’s key law on chemical safety, REACH. On 14th October 2020, the Commission published its “Chemicals Strategy for […] CHEM Trust · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Why do so many people litter pick? The post Why do so many people litter pick? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Recycling Lives notes 91% landfill diversion rate Metals recycling and environmental business Recycling Lives has published its first environmental social governance (ESG) report for the 2021/22 financial year, noting a 91% landfill diversion rate. The company said that the report, which covers the period from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022, “demonstrates its response to climate change and its progress in environmental innovation … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news How can a business remain profitable and sustainable? We discuss how businesses can improve their sustainability practices while remaining profitable. The Furniture Recycling Group · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news The challenges of mattress recycling in the UK We discuss the challenges faced by the UK in diverting 8.5 million mattresses from landfill each year. The Furniture Recycling Group · 15 Mar 2023 Global NGO analysis on the delay of chemicals law reform EU Commission’s delay of chemicals reform endangers human health, the environment and EU industry competitiveness, study shows. The long-awaited reform of the EU’s flagship chemicals law, […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Have you made the switch to Digital Waste Transfer Notes? The post Have you made the switch to Digital Waste Transfer Notes? appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Renewi eyes UK expansion as it opens new Milton Keynes HQ Renewi has today (14 March) opened its new headquarters in Milton Keynes, as it eyes expansion opportunities in the UK. The facility in Wavendon will house Renewi’s office-based staff and was opened by the mayor of Milton Keynes, Councillor Amanda Marlow. Renewi, which was formed in 2017 following the merger of Shanks and the Van … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2023 Global EU Parliament votes for warmer homes and climate protection Dubbed the EU’s new “green building law”, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been officially adopted in the EU Parliament today, signaling that Europe […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Jaama helps commercial fleets efficiently manage drivers, vehicles and maintenance at 2023 CV Show Jaama returns to this year’s Commercial Vehicle show with a continued focus on helping transport operators manage their vehicle fleet, maintenance and compliance management more efficiently. It will be debuting its new Key2 QuickStart fleet management software for sub-100 vehicle fleets and its Maintenance Exchange system which helps CV fleets control fleet maintenance through its... Skip & Waste Magazine · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Will the Willow Project be approved and what consequences might we see? U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration have advanced on a decision that could allegedly damage our climate beyond repair, but what is the Willow Project and how will it change the world around us? Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Mar 2023 Global Connections: What Is NOT Compost Calling dried and ground food waste soil or compost right out of the machine is the equivalent of telling people that a raw potato will taste as good as a crispy French fry. BioCycle · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news 2023 Amendment for the GSMR The biomethane industry is happy to see the publication of the The Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, last week. They will come into force on the 6th of April 2023. The GSMR apply to the conveyance of natural gas (methane) through pipes to domestic and other consumers and cover four main areas: The safe management of… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Big Marathon Month 2023 Sign up to Big Marathon Month 2023 to help Emmaus UK make a difference to people experiencing homelessness, social exclusion and poverty. Join us this May to make a difference.... Emmaus UK · 14 Mar 2023 Council news Reading Groups - Lambeth Libraries Lambeth Council · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Exemption request for Scottish DRS received The UK government has received a formal request for an exemption under the UK Internal Market Act for the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme, a spokesperson said. The UK Government spokesperson told letsrecycle.com that the request was received by the Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 6 March. The group brings together … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news North Ayrshire remedies safety failings at Irvine HWRC In the wake of three ‘Immediate Prohibition Notices’ from the Health and Safety Executive, North Ayrshire council has said it acted quickly to resolve the issues. The HSE recently revealed details of the prohibition notices which were served on the Scottish local authority in January 2023 for failings at its Bartonholm household waste recycling centre … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Easter 2023 The post Easter 2023 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Waste arisings in Greater Manchester down 9% Waste volumes across Greater Manchester fell by around 9% in the six months April to December 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The reductions were covered in a report to go before the Greater Manchester Combined Authority this week (15 March) which notes a reduction in April to December 2022 of 74,000 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2023 Global Cross-industry coalition calls for a better impact assessment of the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 14 Mar 2023 Global Lithuania’s advances in restricting the use of plastic bags It is currently the first parliamentary term for Kasparas Adomaitis where he has joined the Environmental Protection Committee. Prior to the elections in 2020, Mr Adomaitis led the team that prepared the environmental protection programme for his political party, the Freedom Party, which is now new to the Parliament and is currently a part of […] Break Free From Plastic · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Food Waste - A Student Perspective - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 14 Mar 2023 Industry news Motoring into the IE5 era for energy efficiency - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 14 Mar 2023