Recycling news: 2023

Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Rezero Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we head to Catalonia to our member Rezero. Since 2005, the organisation has been tireless in its fight against plastic and in advocating for reusable alternatives. Zero Waste Europe · 20 Jan 2023 Industry news Defra sets out path for DRS – live reaction After Defra’s decision on the way ahead for a deposit return scheme (DRS) was published on 20 January, reactions are coming in from across the industry. Standout policy proposals include an October 2025 implementation date, clarity on the role of the deposit management organisation. However, a lack of clarity on the impact on council revenues … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2023 Policy & government Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer A new cash incentive system, placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans, will boost recycling from 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2023 Policy & government CV7 7LH, NRS Meriden Aggregates Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/HB3802HF/V003 View the permit issued for Cornets End Recycling Facility, Solihull under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2023 Industry news Defra to start DRS in October 2025 A deposit return scheme (DRS) for beverage containers will start in England, Northern Ireland and Wales by October 2025, more than two years after Scotland implements its own system. Drinks containers made from PET plastic, steel, and aluminium cans will be in scope for all three nations. The Welsh system will also include glass. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2023 Industry news Essity starts work on new UK outlet for mixed paper Local authorities are to have a new UK outlet for mixed paper from the household waste stream, with confirmation that construction has started on a new processing plant at Essity’s Prudhoe mill in Northumberland. Essity is a major tissue producer in the UK producing brands such as Plenty kitchen roll and Cushelle toilet rolls as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jan 2023 Policy & government Introduction of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Seeking views on our plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2023 Industry news New deposit return scheme is finally on its way Wales to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme by 2025 Keep Wales Tidy · 20 Jan 2023 Council news We found 5 results in Befriending Services with 5 filters applied - Derby City Council Derby Council · 19 Jan 2023 Global FEAD blames the increase in the generation of hazardous waste on economic and legislative development Residuos Profesional – 19 January 2023 – The European Parliament has approved its negotiating position on revisions to the procedures and control measures for waste shipments following a debate on Monday. After the proposals were adopted with 594 votes in favour, five against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament says MEPs are now ready to […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news CSG supports Hampshire charity with 110 computers donated Waste management specialist CSG has supported a Hampshire homelessness charity by donating more than 100 computers and other items of redundant tech. CSG is undergoing a regular update of its IT equipment and has donated its old machinery to Jamie’s Computers. The donation includes 50 desktop computers, 60 laptops, 65 mobile phones, 15 PC monitors, […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news The NDRHI scheme is closing– Join Ofgem to understand how to submit a quality application As you may be aware, the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme is coming to an end in just over 2 months. The scheme closes to all new applications for accreditation at midnight on 31st March 2023. Ofgem is hosting 2 separate online sessions to discuss how to submit a quality application and what guidance is… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global FEAD in großer Besorgnis über vom EP gefordertes Exportverbot für Kunststoffabfall EUWID – 19 January 2023 – Das Europäische Parlament (EP) hat in der Abstimmung über die EU-Abfallverbringungsverordnung (VVA) einige positive Änderungen eingebracht. Doch es hat aus Sicht des europäischen Dachverbands FEAD auch die Chance für Reformen verpasst, die benötigt werden, um die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa voranzutreiben. Als ein Beispiel nennt die neue FEAD-Präsidentin Claudia Mens… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Geminor’s growth ‘more modest than expected’ Waste management company Geminor posted its annual results for 2022 today (19 January), noting that its growth year-on-year is “more modest than expected”. The company’s annual results show it handled 1.82 million tonnes of waste in Europe in 2022, up from 1.67 million tonnes in 2021, representing an increase of almost 9%. Geminor’s CEO, Kjetil … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Mayor of West Yorkshire visits enfinium’s multi-million-pound energy from waste hub in Leeds Mayor of West Yorkshire visits enfinium's multi-million-pound energy from waste hub in Leeds enfinium · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Tapping into the potential for more low-carbon heat from energy recovery Charlotte Rule, ESA Climate and Energy Policy Advisor summarises the recent independent review of the UK’s Net-Zero target progress by Chris Skidmore MP. An independent review of the UK’s net-zero […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global WASTE-TO-ENERGY COMMUNICATION AS PART OF ENERGY UNION EXPRA · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Still no plans for EfW moratorium in England Recycling minster Rebecca Pow has reiterated that Defra has no plans to introduce a moratorium on new energy from waste (EfW) capacity in England. Beth Winter, Labour MP for Cynon Valley, asked the department in a written question submitted on 2 December what plans there were to prevent the replacement and upgrade of incineration plants … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Global MEPs agree to back plastic waste exports bans Resource – 19 January 2023 – Waste management trade association FEAD commented: “[We are] very concerned about the outcome of the vote on shipments of plastic waste. “FEAD is in favour of positive rules that enable safe and traceable shipments of plastic waste within the EU, taking into account the specificities of the EU single […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘How the Environment Act affects existing contracts’ In this opinion piece, Michael Mousdale, partner at legal firm Browne Jacobson, discusses how new duties under the Environment Act will affect existing contracts for collection, recycling and disposal of waste. OPINION: In the area of waste management, the Environment Act 2021 contains a range of provisions relating to issues such as producer responsibilities, charges … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Suez wins £152m Mid Kent deal from Biffa Waste management company Suez has won an eight-year contract worth £152 million to deliver waste and recycling services for three councils in Kent. It is the first contract the company has announced it has won since the French-owned Suez completed the £2 billion purchase of Suez recycling and recovery UK back from Veolia in December … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Global European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Berlin, 19 January 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs. He assumed his position on 1 January 2023 and will [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Jan 2023 Global Claudia Mensi è la nuova presidente di FEAD Ricicla News – 19 January February 2023 – Sarà l’italiana Claudia Mensi a rappresentare per il prossimo biennio le 3mila aziende di servizi ambientali di 18 Paesi raccolte sotto il cappello dell’associazione europea FEAD. La laboratory manager di A2A Ambiente e rappresentante di Assoambiente subentra al tedesco Peter Kurth alla guida di uno dei principali soggetti associativi del […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Tropical kelp forest “twice the normal size” discovered in the Galapagos Islands A tropical kelp forest of “enormous importance” has been found in the Galapagos Islands, harbouring potential for massive carbon sequestration. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Viridor applies to double Thameside EfW capacity Viridor has applied to the Environment Agency to alter the environmental permit at its energy from waste plant in Tilbury, to make a range of alterations to the plant. This includes increasing the capacity from 170,000 to 350,000 tonnes, changing the technology and removing a solid recovered fuel (SRF) preparation unit. The Agency launched a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news News in brief (19/01/23) With news on: Commissioning underway at Scott Bros’ £4m ‘urban quarry’; North Somerset hails residents’ Christmas recycling; Glencore tight-lipped over Britishvolt’s administration; and, Axil to launch reuse marketplace. Commissioning underway at Scott Bros’ £4m ‘urban quarry’ Teesside-based Scot Bros announced on 17 January that commissioning at its new £4 million wash plant was underway, with… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jan 2023 Policy & government Progress in improving the natural environment in England, 2021/2022 - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 19 Jan 2023 Industry news Independent Net-Zero review recognises the role of a circular economy in reducing carbon emissions Charlotte Rule, ESA Climate and Energy Policy Advisor summarises the recent independent review of the UK’s Net-Zero target progress by Chris Skidmore MP. An independent review of the UK’s net-zero […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Council news Household Support Fund - South Holland District Council South Holland Council · 18 Jan 2023 Global Remondis-Manager Wilms neuer FEAD-Vizepräsident EUWID – 18 January 2023 – Herwart Wilms hat zum Jahresbeginn die Vizepräsidentschaft beim europäischen Dachverband der privaten Entsorgungswirtschaft FEAD übernommen. In seiner neuen Funktion will der Remondis-Geschäftsführer, der auch Vizepräsident beim Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft ist, die Entwicklungen in Europa mitgestalten und die Interessen der deutschen Kreislaufwirt… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Clothing re-use has a 70 times lower environmental impact reveals new study A new life-cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European textile reuse and recycling industry has confirmed the significant CO2 and water savings of reusing textiles compared to producing new clothing. The environmental impact of reusing textiles is 70 times lower, even when accounting for global exports for reuse including transport emissions. More specifically, the study [...] Read More… Textile Recycling Association · 18 Jan 2023 Policy & government Agent Update: issue 104 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Mura Technology CEO, Dr Steve Mahon, included in ICIS Top 40 Power Players 2023 The post Mura Technology CEO, Dr Steve Mahon, included in ICIS Top 40 Power Players 2023 appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 18 Jan 2023 Council news My Darlington+ - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Leicestershire sets out draft 2050 waste strategy The Leicestershire Waste Partnership outlined its key pledges for recycling and waste in the region yesterday (17 January), as part of its revised partnership strategy to 2050. Some of the twelve key pledges for the county include a commitment to encouraging residents to prevent unnecessary waste, for example via a food waste reduction campaign as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023 Global Waste shipment regs update wins MEP support Recycling International – 18 January 2023 – FEAD, the umbrella organisation for trade bodies within the EU, argues the exports regime proposed by the Commission inm he updated WSR is a ‘de facto export ban’. ‘FEAD reiterates that it remains essential to safely ship non-hazardous “green listed” waste, which is a commodity, beyond EU borders […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news Cadent donate van to homelessness charity As part of their ongoing partnership with Emmaus UK, Cadent has donated a van to support an Emmaus community in Merseyside. Emmaus Merseyside, home to 28 formerly homeless people, took... Emmaus UK · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news European Parliament backs export ban on all waste destined for disposal The European Parliament has voted in favour of a new law introducing stricter procedures and control measures for waste shipments, including a ban on all waste destined for disposal intended to reduce waste crime internationally. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jan 2023 Global ZWE Study Tour 2022 – learning from the European front-runners on municipal waste management At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to go on a three-day experience of delving into bins, breathing in the smell of freshly made compost, and getting up close and personal with some of Italy’s best performing recycling, collection, and sorting infrastructure. I joined the 2022 Zero Waste Europe Study Tour and […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Jan 2023 Industry news MEPs push for tighter waste shipment rules The European Parliament has approved its negotiating position on revisions to the procedures and control measures for waste shipments following a debate on Monday (16 February). After the proposals were adopted with 594 votes in favour, five against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament says MEPs are now ready to start negotiations with EU member … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2023