Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Jayplas set to open HDPE & PP washing plant in Grimsby EXCLUSIVE: Plastics recycling business Jayplas is set to open a HDPE & PP washing plant next year in North Thoresby, near Grimbsy. The facility has the capacity to process 20,000 tonnes of material per year. Once opened, it will mean Jayplas has a film sorting plant in Birmingham, rigids sorting plant in Derbyshire, LDPE washing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2023 Policy & government (1) Ryanair DAC (2) Storm Global Ltd v Jason Lutz: [2023] EAT 146 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Williams, Mr Nick Aziz, and Mr Andrew Morris on 30 November 2023. GOV.UK · 30 Nov 2023 Industry news Offshore licensing isn’t the point, major reform of oil and gas regulation is needed Offshore oil and gas licensing has moved to centre stage. Environmental campaigners have mounted legal challenges to the government’s expressed support for it. Now, Labour and the Conservatives have turned an otherwise arcane administrative process into a battleground ahead of the general election. The government […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Nov 2023 Industry news Court backs Suez against EA over appeals for compliance assessment reports A judge has ruled in favour of Suez recycling and recovery UK over the appeals process for compliance assessment reports (CARs), following a case it brought against the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency was also ordered to pay 60% of Suez’s costs, however the company’s bid to have two previously issued CARs revoked was turned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2023 Global Nutrient overkill: we need to talk about intensive animal rearing Europe faces a water crisis. A crisis of scarcity, excess, and pollution – which boils down to a crisis of policy. But the answers are there in black and white. As this European Commission approaches the end of its mandate, there are a number of legislative tools designed to combat these crises that it has yet to deliver on or failed to enforce. It must urgently do both. Ben Snelson reports. Fa… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Nov 2023 Industry news Jayplas set to open HDPE & PP washing plant in Grimsby - Jayplas Jayplas · 30 Nov 2023 Industry news Inspired by the Future: Q&A with Develon - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 30 Nov 2023 Global #MeetTheTeam – Manon Jourdan It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Nov 2023 Policy & government Affordable housing supply in England: 2022 to 2023 Statistics on gross additional affordable housing supply in England. GOV.UK · 30 Nov 2023 Policy & government Nine month sentence for solicitor who tipped off client Solicitor William Osmond was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for tipping off his client about an SFO money laundering investigation GOV.UK · 30 Nov 2023 Council news Ukrainian refugee discount - Guildford Borough Council Guildford Council · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news ASA firms up anti-greenwashing rules for recycling, bans single-use vape ad The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned an advertising campaign for single-use vapes on the grounds that it misled viewers over product recyclability. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Nov 2023 Global Plastics Treaty INC3: The masks are off – will the gloves come off, too? By Dr. Neil Tangri, GAIA Science and Policy Director The third round of negotiations toward a global treaty to tackle the scourge of plastic did not advance as activists had […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Nov 2023 Policy & government Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.  GOV.UK · 29 Nov 2023 Global Truth, Lies and Culture Wars – Social listening analysis of meat and dairy persuasion narratives The post Truth, Lies and Culture Wars – Social listening analysis of meat and dairy persuasion narratives appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news 10 ft Dove bottle artwork brings the plastic pollution crisis to Unilever’s front door A 10 ft Dove bottle artwork and powerful images of the brand’s plastic waste flanked the entrance to Unilever HQ this morning as Greenpeace UK brought the plastic pollution crisis to the company’s front door. The 10 ft Dove bottle installation featured Greenpeace’s radical new subversion of Dove’s branding. This included its rebrand of the […] Greenpeace UK · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news UK first as Grundon unveils pioneering Scania all-electric waste vehicle The post UK first as Grundon unveils pioneering Scania all-electric waste vehicle appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 29 Nov 2023 Global GAIA’s Statement on the Israel-Palestine Conflict GAIA stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine. We join our members from Egypt, South Africa, the USA, and many other countries in condemning all breaches of human rights […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news HSE reveals rise in waste sector for non-fatal injuries According to a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report, the number of non-fatal injuries to waste sector workers increased by 2% in 2022-23. The report states that there were 1,616 injuries in the past year, compared to 1,580 in 2021-22. The overall percentage of employees who experienced non-fatal injuries in the workplace was around 3.3%.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news 10 Years of The Great Nurdle Hunt 2013-2023 Results This month Fidra are excited to have launched our new report, analysing the results from 10 years of The Great Nurdle Hunt!... Fidra · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Become a member - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Join BBIA - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 29 Nov 2023 Global International Compost Alliance To Celebrate World Soil Day The International Compost Alliance is thrilled to announce its celebration of World Soil Day on December 5th, embracing the global theme for this year, “Soil and water, a source of life.” BioCycle · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Triple delight as Grundon and its customers shine at the International Green Apple Environment Awards The post Triple delight as Grundon and its customers shine at the International Green Apple Environment Awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news The economy can’t continue to grow unless vital assets are preserved This post is by Dimitri Zenghelis, The Bennett Institute, University of Cambridge By promoting sustainable practices and reducing the demand for new raw materials, a circular economy can shrink resource extraction, limit environmental degradation and contribute to mitigating climate change. But what is more often […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Urbaser and union strike deal to end strikes in East and North Herts Urbaser Ltd has announced that industrial action by the GMB Union in East and North Hertfordshire has been called off. The strike was due to start this week, with approximately 70 GMB members from Urbaser facilities in Letchworth and Buntingford poised to take part in industrial action until an agreement was reached. The GMB Union … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Vape manufacturer ordered to remove misleading recycling ad The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered vape manufacturing company Elfbar to remove an advert referring to the recyclability of their products. The advert was seen in London during the summer and held the slogan “Recycling for Greener Future Green Awareness” which complainants, including Imperial Tobacco and Adfree cities, argued was misleading as it didn’t … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future: Onsite Power Jamie Cara-Southey, Technical Director for Zero Carbon Power, examines onsite power generation and storage, its potential to support a low-carbon future, and how it can meet industry challenges. Anthesis Group · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Nov 2023 Global Nature Restoration Law on homestretch after Environment Committee endorsement Today, the members of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Nature Restoration Law as agreed in the trilogue negotiations, […] European Environmental Bureau · 29 Nov 2023 Global The EU indulges the largest industrial polluters with new emissions rules On 28 November, the EU institutions reached a frustrating final agreement on the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), a crucial piece of legislation regulating environmental and health […] European Environmental Bureau · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning helps Briar Chemicals self-generate nearly 80% of site power demands with hydrogen-ready, combined heat and power (CHP) unit MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning helps Briar Chemicals self-generate nearly 80% of site power demands with hydrogen-ready, combined heat and power (CHP) unit Contract chemical manufacturer Briar Chemicals was looking for a more efficient way to source energy for its facility in Norwich. Turning to Inspec Systems and Finning UK & Ireland, the world’s largest… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Nov 2023 Global ECHA report confirms that regulatory action is needed on PVC and its additives NGOs call on the European Commission to phase-out PVC by 2030 Civil society organisations welcome the publication of the investigation report on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and […] European Environmental Bureau · 29 Nov 2023 Policy & government The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England: 2023 update Waves 5 and 6 of the Children’s People and Nature Survey ran between the 16 and 23 August 2023 (during the school holidays) and 18 and 26 September 2023 (during term-time). The survey aims to understand how children and young people aged 8 to 15 in England are engaging with the natural environment inside and outside of school. GOV.UK · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Veolia using AI to monitor Sheffield district energy network Veolia has begun using artificial intelligence to monitor and control the Sheffield district energy network, which sources energy from its nearby energy from waste plant. In a move which Veolia said is a UK-first, the company will use a data driven thermohydraulic modelling tool “to optimise temperature and network pressure over the 44km long network”. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: The cost of new food waste collections in the NW region In this special report, Paul Frith of Frith Resource Management breaks down the details of how much new food waste collections would cost in the North West region of England. SPECIAL REPORT: What might the costs be to a region for introducing food waste collections by 2026? This is a question we decided to look … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Will the UK’s ban on tattoo inks and permanent make-up be as protective as the EU’s? In June the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) proposed its recommendation for a restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. This is the first restriction HSE has proposed since it took on the role of regulatory agency for UK REACH at the start of 2021. A restriction is a measure […] CHEM Trust · 29 Nov 2023 Policy & government Quantifying methane emissions using inverse dispersion modelling Using inverse dispersion modelling to quantify methane emissions from industrial sites. GOV.UK · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Altilium Signs MoU in Indonesia for low carbon, eco-friendly nickel to boost its UK electric vehicle battery recycling hub The partnership with PT. Trinitan Green Energy Metals (TGEM) aligns with Alitlium’s commitment to sustainability and supplying the UK with large volumes of nickel rich cathode raw materials for a domestic EV battery supply chain, giving industrial resilience and energy security. Download our Press Release Altilium news · 29 Nov 2023 Council news 29th November 2023 Report Subject: Progress Report: Children’s Residential Homes Portfoli - democracy.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk Blaenau Gwent Council · 29 Nov 2023