Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Mr I Chinda-Daniel v London Borough of Newham: 3201612/2020 and 3201147/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023 Council news East Riding Early Years Team Training Programme – Summer 2026 - East Riding of Yorkshire Council East Riding of Yorkshire Council · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Could plastic upcycling close the carbon cycle? A newly developed plastic upcycling process works for low-density polyethylene and polypropylene products that are currently forgotten about in the recycling process in the U.S. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Annual Waste Transfer Notes Explained - Cawleys Cawleys · 24 Feb 2023 Global Plastics Europe feedback to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – an opportunity to accelerate the circularity of plastics packaging Plastics Europe members support accelerating towards a more Circular Economy for plastics packaging in Europe. We believe that the European… Plastics Europe · 24 Feb 2023 Global Environmental crime is a crime – it’s time to act like it The EU must maintain its leadership role in fighting global climate change and biodiversity loss by getting tough on environmental crime. To this end, the EU Parliament needs to enter upcoming negotiations with a strong position on the Environmental Crime Directive. The vote in the legal affairs committee on 21 March is therefore crucial, write Margarida Martins and Ruby Silk. Environmental cri… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news EU environmental impacts are ‘outsourced’ to non-member state neighbours The burdens of EU environmental impacts are being exported to non-member Eastern European countries – yet the EU continues to profit. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Mid Devon sees recycling rise after three-weekly rollout Mid Devon district council has said its recycling rate increased by more than 4% since the introduction of three-weekly residual waste collections in October 2022. The council pointed out that the district’s recycling rate has risen to 56.6% compared to 52% during the same period in 2021/22. The local authority explained that the changes to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023 Policy & government Bradwell make it ‘snap-pea’ thanks to veggie power! Everyday vegetables have helped a nuclear site in Essex to stay safe and save money. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Put yourself in the picture — with AD & Bioresources News With bonus circulation at the World Biogas Summit and Expo 2023 (March 29&30) and the UK biogas market identified as mission critical in the government’s drive to Net Zero, the forthcoming edition of AD & Bioresources News presents a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and services. In the next edition: ADBA’s Lead Analyst Leanne… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news REA statement on the shortcomings of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Feb 2023 Global A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE GAIA NIGERIA MEMBERS WORKSHOP PREAMBLE 1. GAIA Nigeria Members held a 2-day workshop with the theme Civil Society Organizations Engagement with National and International Plastic Policy Processes” on February 13–14, 2023, at the IBIS […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Feb 2023 Policy & government Monitoring radioactivity Sources of radioactivity in the environment and how levels of radioactivity are monitored and assessed. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Vehicle briefs (24/02/23) With news on: Fiveways takes delivery of food waste RCV; Essex and NRG partner for HWRC contract; DCW and Fleetclear partner for recording system; and, Manufacturer ‘upcycles waste into sustainable art’ Fiveways takes delivery of food waste RCV Essex-based fleet hire specialist Fiveways Group has taken delivery of the first of ten dedicate food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Biomass UK blog: The need-to-knows on biomass REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Industrial grade CO2 BSI standard Bio-CO2 from AD plants can be captured and sold to the industry. So far, many AD plants are selling their biogenic CO2 to different industries, including food and beverage. RPS255 gives some guidance in England to capture, store, treat and/or use the bio-CO2 from AD. British Standard BS 4105:1990 ‘Specification for Liquid Carbon Dioxide,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital helps Essex County Council take the lead on tackling food waste by transforming it into renewable energy MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital helps Essex County Council take the lead on tackling food waste by transforming it into renewable energy East London Biogas plant has capacity to power 10,000 local homes annually from food waste Agreement will save 45,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions per year Bio Capital helping local councils meet food… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Feb 2023 Global Austria Inhabitants: 9,1 mio Area: 83,882 km2 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: Waste Management is organized locally by the federal states and backed by government law (Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz, AWG). The executing authorities are Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energi… European Bioplastics News · 24 Feb 2023 Industry news Waste reforms need to ‘work together’ to be successful A panel discussion at the Environmental Services Association Conference this week heard concerns over how the different legislation under the Resources and Waste Strategy will work together. Made up of representatives from across the industry, the panel on Wednesday (22 February) discussed the main challenges for delivering the reforms in the coming years and how … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2023 Council news Welcome to the Discovery Platform - Sutton Libraries Sutton Council · 24 Feb 2023 Council news The Ninth Child - Review - Sutton Libraries Sutton Council · 24 Feb 2023 Council news Camping sites licence - Harlow Council Harlow Council · 24 Feb 2023 Council news Arkwrights development - Harlow Council Harlow Council · 23 Feb 2023 Global Open letter: protecting consumers against unfair commercial practices and greenwashing We have teamed up with many other NGOs to call upon all EU policymakers to protect consumers against greenwashing, early obsolescence and other unfair practices Right to Repair Europe · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news TRA welcomes government’s firm commitment to end T8 Exemptions in England and Wales – but fears for likely timeline grow The announcement by DEFRA that the current exemptions regime for the handling of mechanically-recovered end-of-life tyres (known as T8 Exemptions) will be withdrawn is welcomed by the Tyre Recovery Association which has strongly advocated the move. The TRA’s fully permitted members, who are also audited under the association’s own unique Responsible Recycler Scheme, have long… Tyre Recovery Association · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Emmaus North East opens free community launderette Emmaus North East is opening a new community launderette to help people struggling with the rising cost of living. Opening on 28 February 2023, Lucie’s Laundry will be free to... Emmaus UK · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – C-Zero Partners with Drax to Secure 2000 Metric Tonnes of Carbon Removals MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – C-Zero Partners with Drax to Secure 2000 Metric Tonnes of Carbon Removals C-Zero has reacted quickly to market opportunities for their clients in securing 2000 metric tonnes of carbon capture credits in a ground-breaking partnership with renewable energy giant Drax. As well as being the biggest renewable power generator in the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Why wetlands are vital for biodiversity and climate change These biological super systems store up to 50 times more carbon than rainforests and are home to all sorts of life. See stunning images and learn why wetlands are important and how to protect them. Greenpeace UK · 23 Feb 2023 Council news Birkenhead Market - Wirral.Gov Wirral Council · 23 Feb 2023 Global Kiel becomes Germany’s first Zero Waste Certified City This is particularly noteworthy, not only for being the first in Germany, but for being the first across Europe to make the transition from a Zero Waste Candidate to Certified City after making their initial commitment in just early 2021. The Zero Waste Cities Certification is a European certification standard that was created by Zero […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Corporate manslaughter verdict over Poole fatality Waste and recycling firm FDS Waste Services has been sentenced for corporate manslaughter and other health and safety offences following the 2018 death of a man at a site in Poole. And, company director Philip Pidgley has also been sentenced in connection with the incident. In a statement this week, Dorset Police said that its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news POWERDAY BECOMES ALBERT CERTIFIED The post POWERDAY BECOMES ALBERT CERTIFIED appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news DOOSAN set to reveal new venture in DEVELON showcase. The industry giant Doosan have been around for over 100 years, offering a range of services they have always offered a sense of innovation and forward thinking. Starting out in Korea, the brand has gone on to be a globally recognised force in the market. After being acquired by Hyundai, the company has planned a... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Funding available until 4th of April- Productivity and Slurry grants At the NFU Conference, Mark Spencer announced a new round of grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund for 2023. Importantly, three items under the Annex 3: FETF 2023 Productivity and Slurry eligible Items, can be used for pumping, handling and applying digestate. These include: FETF Number Item name Expected average total costs… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news The Textile Recycling Association advocates best practice and the sale of good quality products onto the global markets The Textile Recycling Association has published its response to the Trashion report published by the Changing Markets Foundation which was covered by the Daily Mail online. To get a fuller picture and the necessary context about the issues raised in relation to the British used clothing industry you can read our full response here. [...] Read More... from The Textile Recycling Association advoc… Textile Recycling Association · 23 Feb 2023 Global Anmeldung für Info-Veranstaltung zu Projektbewerbungen im Bereich nano- und biobasierte Materialien und Technologien Berlin, 23. Februar 2023 – Als Konsortiumpartner des BIOMAC-Projektes organisiert European Bioplastics (EUBP) für den 7. März 2023 eine virtuelle Expertenrunde. Während der kostenlosen Online-Veranstaltung können sich interessierte klein- und mittelständische Unternehmen sowie Forschungszentren über die Bewerbungsmodalitäten der offenen Ausschreibung des BIOMAC-Projektes zu nano- und biobasiert… European Bioplastics News · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Primark Set To Accelerate US Expansion Plans - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Graveson calls for urgency in delivering waste reforms The chairman of the Environmental Services Association (ESA), Gavin Graveson, has called for urgency in introducing the Resources and Waste Strategy (RWS) reforms, after “political upheaval” at Westminster led to more delays in 2022. In a foreword to the ESA’s 2022 annual report, published yesterday (22 February), Mr Graveson noted that the reforms in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2023 Industry news Report raises warnings about commercial waste service “zoning” Phil Conran, 360 Environmental, report author ESA’s new report has warned against the undesirable unintended consequences of adopting commercial waste service “zoning” models in towns and cities across the United […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 23 Feb 2023 Policy & government Regulator of Social Housing - Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22 For the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2023