Recycling news: 2023

Industry news How to reduce water use in fashion production - Just Style Just Style · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Why the grass is greener in urban spaces - Hubbub Hubbub · 29 Nov 2023 Council news CYNGOR SIR YNYS MON / ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Democratic Services Committee DATE: 29 November, 2023 REPORT TI - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 29 Nov 2023 Policy & government Thousands of illicit medicines seized in morning of raids in Manchester The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized hundreds of thousands of doses of suspected illegally traded medicines, including powerful prescription-only medicines, following coordinated raids at two residential and two business premises across North Manchester. GOV.UK · 29 Nov 2023 Industry news Resources - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government European Social Fund: case studies A selection of case study booklets highlighting European Social Fund. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Ireland to miss a string of ‘key’ EU recycling targets, EPA says Statistics published by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have shown that the Republic of Ireland is set to miss a number of key targets set by the European Union. The data for 2021 was published in a report by the EPA on 28 November and shows that 41% of all municipal waste was recycled … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr S Katirika v Maritime Transport Ltd: 3305318/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr A Macleod v Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust: 3332631/2018 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Sheffield wants to delay food waste collections to 2038 The implementation of a food waste collection scheme in Sheffield has been postponed for up to 15 years. The city council conducted a pilot of the scheme with 8,200 households as part of a recycling reform in the summer of 2022. However, the council has requested a delay in providing a weekly food waste collection... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Nov 2023 Global Yes, in my backyard: winning hearts for renewables For renewable energy expansion, community support is as crucial as faster permitting and streamlined bureaucracy. Renewable projects must act as catalysts for local economic benefits and enhanced social cohesion, transforming “Not in my backyard” into a “Yes, in my backyard” mindset. This article was originally published in the Energy Monitor with Seda Orhan from CAN Europe. Wind and solar powe… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Altilium To Transform Mine Tailings Into Valuable EV Materials With Support Of UK Government Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is proud to announce that it has secured over £700,000 in UK government innovation funding for two cutting edge collaborative research projects focused on the recovery of copper and Rare Earth Elements (REE) from mine waste. Building on its pioneering work [...] Altilium news · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen's speech to the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Conference. Speech delivered by Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen MP, to the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Conference on Monday 27 November 2023. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Global A Checklist for EU and Climate Policies The document is available here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Nov 2023 Global Press release: Cepi with the support of partners from the clean energy sector launch climate and energy checklist for incoming EU policymakers Cepi, representing pulp and paper manufacturers, with the support of partners from across the clean energy sector published today a list of EU policies needed to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, from an industrial perspective. The upcoming elections to the European Parliament and a new European Commission mandate are an opportunity for policymakers […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Getting rid of your old Christmas tree has just got easier Bolton Bury Manchester Oldham Rochdale Salford Stockport Tameside Trafford Recycle for Greater Manchester · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Closed-Loop Recycling: Defra Seeks Input on Proposed Amendments to EPR The post Closed-Loop Recycling: Defra Seeks Input on Proposed Amendments to EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Agency in plea to sector to report waste crime The Environment Agency has urged waste businesses to report waste crime, as it outlined that just 25% of cases are reported to the regulator. In a statement yesterday (27 November), the Agency outlined that those working in the industry “often have the expertise to recognise when something isn’t right or they may know the offenders … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Leaked documents reveal UAE’s plans to promote oil deals during COP28 Leaked documents suggest that the United Arab Emirates, the host of the UN COP28 summit, intended to use other climate discussions with other nations to advance agreements benefiting its domestic oil and gas enterprise. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news EU to Ban All Plastic Waste Exports The post EU to Ban All Plastic Waste Exports appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Biffa acquires Hamilton Waste & Recycling Biffa has announced the acquisition of Scottish construction and demolition waste company Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, announced this morning (28 November), will see Biffa acquire the entire share capital of the company and welcome the 100 strong team into its collections business, along with 49 vehicles and 1,400 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news REA welcomes first transatlantic SAF flight REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news We have seven days to raise £10,000! We are taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. It’s the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign and will enable us to double the value of your donations meaning your support will have twice the impact! The week-long challenge runs from Tuesday 28 November until Tuesday 5 December and, with the help of our supporters, […] WasteAid · 28 Nov 2023 Global European Bioplastics Announces Speaker Line-up for EBC 2023 Berlin, 27 November 2023 – EUBP reveals the speaker line-up of the 2023 edition of EBC, the leading business and networking event for the bioplastics industry in Europe. On 12-13 December in Berlin and online, experts and researchers in the bioplastics sector will be presenting the latest development and market updates of bioplastics. EBC (European [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Policy Connect urges government to allocate EPR funds to reuse Cross-party think tank Policy Connect has published a report outlining how reuse can be “unlocked at scale”, which included calls for extended producer responsibility (EPR) to be used to “utilise” reuse. The report, called Unpacking the Circular Economy – Unlocking Reuse at Scale’, was published yesterday (27 November) and chaired by Lord Teverson. It sets … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2023 Council news Recommendation/s and reason/s - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 28 Nov 2023 Council news AGENDA ITEM NO - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government The future of flight takes off as Virgin airliner crosses Atlantic solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel First-ever 100% SAF-fuelled commercial transatlantic flight marks a milestone in decarbonising air travel. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Real beauty, real harm: the ugly truth behind Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’ campaign Dove’s execs will tell you they care about women and girls. They’re spending millions on ‘Real Beauty’ campaigns to convince you that their brand is a force for good. But behind their public image lies a true story of real harm. Greenpeace UK · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news WWF warns of slow progress in halving environmental impact of groceries WWF has warned that time is rapidly diminishing to reduce the environmental footprint of shopping baskets by 50% before 2030, and is pressing for more concerted efforts to overhaul the UK’s food system. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government ​​Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel: Interim report​ The Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel have submitted their interim report to the UK government.​ GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Policy & government Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage people to give safely this winter. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2023 Industry news Fighting Food Poverty: City Harvest Delivers 80,000 free meals to Carney’s Community Centre Fighting Food Poverty: City Harvest delivers 80,000 free meals to Carney’s Community Centre - a hub that supports Battersea's youth via its Fit & Fed Programme. City Harvest London · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news 95% of lighting products bought online are non-compliant – survey The European Union must crack down on online suppliers of lighting equipment which doesn’t comply with the standards, the manufacturers’ […] Recolight · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news Future Designs offers EPDs for its core luminaire ranges UK-based luminaire maker Future Designs has announced that it is to supply Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its core product […] Recolight · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news ‘Beast’ of a chandelier is upgraded with LED A huge chandelier was among the period lights remanufactured at a classical building in central London. Eulum Design converted a […] Recolight · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news The Reuse Consortium Story and Impact Report Circular Communities Scotland's Reuse Consortium Story and Impact Report; 2023 Circular Communities Scotland · 27 Nov 2023 Policy & government Environment Agency: Join the fight against waste crime The Environment Agency is urging businesses and the public to help in the fight against waste crime. GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news Get ready for Christmas with SOCKSHOP and Emmaus. If you’re looking for a novelty Advent calendar that also supports charity, look no further than the 25 Days of Socks calendar from SOCKSHOP. The leading sock and hosiery retailer... Emmaus UK · 27 Nov 2023