Recycling news: 2021

Global Record collection of glass containers for recycling hits 78% in the EU Latest value chain data – published today by Close the Glass Loop – show that the EU28 average collection for recycling rate for glass packaging grew to the record rate of 78% in 2019. This represents a growth of 2 percentage points compared to 2018 performance, which shows that the glass packaging value chain is […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 25 Nov 2021 Policy & government Defra group modern slavery statement 2020 to 2021 The Defra modern slavery statement outlines activities Defra has taken to combat modern slavery in its supply chain. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Land surface temperatures heavily influenced by urban trees A recent sudy in the Nature Communications Journal has shown the influential way urban trees continue to affect the surface temperature of European cities. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Paper Round acquires Hastings-based waste firm Paper Round has acquired Hastings-based commercial waste and shredding company Reef Environmental Solutions. London-based Paper Round, which also has a facility in Brighton, said the acquisition for an undisclosed sum will allow the company to “extend its reach” into East Sussex and Kent. Managing director of Paper Round, Bill Swan said: “The acquisition of Reef … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Blog by Tidy Planet: Why is decentralised Energy-from-Waste the way forward for the UK? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news The three-step framework for biodiversity action Scientists propose a three-step post-2020 framework for global biodiversity goals for governments to implement on a national level. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Home Composting Myth Busters Don’t believe everything you hear when it comes to composting. Here’s 5 common composting myths with some surprising truths! Recycle for Greater Manchester · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Equipment news round-up (25/11/21) With news on: TOMRA launches wood distinguishing technology; UKR installed Liebherr machine for tyre recycling; HAAS announces hybrid shredder; Stena recycling opens X-Ray sorting centre; and, AMCS to further digitise systems for metal recyclers TOMRA launches wood distinguishing technology Sensor-based sorting manufacturer, TOMRA Recycling, has announced the launch of its “deep learning” techn… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Chartered Institution of Wastes Management and WasteAid launch strategic partnership in The Gambia CIWM and WasteAid have partnered to promote waste management best practice in The Gambia. The project builds on WasteAid’s recycling projects and will help stakeholders develop a shared vision for sustainable resource management and a circular economy. Pilot waste-to-wealth projects will support local innovation and green livelihood opportunities. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management … WasteAid · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Welsh council to roll out nappy collections to boost recycling Carmarthenshire county council has announced plans to roll out fortnightly nappy collections from spring 2022 in a bid to increase recycling rates. It comes as part of the council’s future waste strategy, which sets out proposals to achieve a 70% recycling rate by 2025, and zero waste by 2050. Nappy recycling will be one of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2021 Policy & government Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics annual report 2020/21 This is an annual publication which reports final figures on the key measurements of local authority collected municipal waste for councils and waste management groups in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news ABF 2021 Audit Report - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Western Riverside to keep HWRC bookings The Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA) has signed a “multi-year” contract to keep a booking system in place at its household waste and recycling centre (HWRC). The WRWA trialled a booking system for six months between March and September 2021 at the Smugglers Way facility in Wandsworth, which receives upwards of 1,000 visits a day … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news From barrel to basket - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 25 Nov 2021 Global When empty promises won’t do: why regulation is needed to end built-in obsolescence of printers Printers have grown to be an archetype of today’s throwaway culture. Yet, there are no regulations in place to adress their built-in obsolescence. Right to Repair Europe · 25 Nov 2021 Global German government deal sets 2030 coal phase-out date but makes poor commitments on gas Despite high expectations, the final text of the new German government’s deal is disappointing and does not live up to Germany’s climate leadership prospects Presented by […] European Environmental Bureau · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Headline - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news BMRA welcomes record numbers for its annual dinner 2021 ON Friday 19 November, the BMRA proudly hosted its first annual dinner since March 2020, welcoming nearly 600 members and their guests to their suite in Royal Lancaster London. The evening began with a networking event for members and their guests, followed by a formal dinner featuring a silent auction, table magicians and a number... Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Ship repair services - Cory Group Cory Group · 25 Nov 2021 Industry news Our Work With Fyffes - FareShare FareShare · 25 Nov 2021 Council news 1. BWD street cleansing services - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 24 Nov 2021 Council news Perth & Kinross Climate Action - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Council · 24 Nov 2021 Global ETS and waste incineration In order to contribute to the EU climate neutrality objective, plastic producers aim at maximising the plastics circularity, which is… Plastics Europe · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Dividend reinvestment - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Dividend history - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Shareholder information - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Broker coverage - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Media contacts - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Video library - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Share price performance - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government Stockton waste boss ordered to repay £800,000 The director of a Stockton-based company was sentenced on Wednesday 24 November at Teesside Crown Court after pleading guilty to waste offences. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2021 Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the UK, and every year seems to get bigger and promoted earlier. But with the effects of... Emmaus UK · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government Mr A McCarthy v HW Martin Waste Ltd: 2501253/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Eunomia models litter costs for EPR payments Eunomia has created a model to calculate the cost of dealing with littered items, to help “inform discussions” around the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) proposals. The model, which was produced for resources charity Wrap, measures how the burden of costs associated with litter can be shifted from local authorities towards producers. Proposed amendments to current … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news What happens to your food waste? There a many ways you can help reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills and pollutes the environment. We shed some light on the issue and how we, at Bywaters, and other companies are contributing to overall food waste reductions. Bywaters · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news October packaging recycling data points to strong year end The post October packaging recycling data points to strong year end appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news How industries are affecting access to safe drinking water An analysis considers the impacts of large-scale agriculture and industries on the human right to drinking water, advocating for the access to safe water for all. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Plastic packaging collection rate up 2%, RECOUP finds The overall collection rate for household plastic packaging grew by 2% to 41% in 2021, according to a survey from the plastics recycling charity RECOUP. In its 2021 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, published today (24 November), the membership-based charity estimated that 584,000 tonnes of household plastic packaging was collected for recycling. This was an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Embracing a Circular Future; 2021 Impact Report Release Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to release our 2021 Impact Report, 'Embracing a Circular Future'. This is our first Impact Report as Circular Communities Scotland, and the first to truly reflect and gain insight into the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on our sector. CEO of Circular Communities Scotland Michael Cook states: ‘Our survey of [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Metals sector rebuts Zero Waste Scotland report A report on ‘How Scotland should manage its scrap steel’ from Zero Waste Scotland has been heavily criticised as ignoring the views of the metal recycling sector and making destination errors. The report says that Scotland exports ferrous scrap to countries such as Turkey, although one of Scotland’s large metal recycling businesses says scrap goes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2021