Recycling news: 2023

Council news Fly tipping - West Devon Borough Council West Devon Council · 25 Dec 2023 Policy & government Children around the world enjoy British-made gifts this Christmas Latest figures show toy and bike exports are worth £640 million, with CPTPP membership to make it even easier for British businesses to export children’s presents to the region next Christmas. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2023 Policy & government Composting - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 24 Dec 2023 Council news Contact details - South Norfolk Development Management (Planning) Committee - Broadland and South Norfolk Broadland Council · 23 Dec 2023 Council news Councillor details - Delme Thompson - Broadland and South Norfolk Broadland Council · 23 Dec 2023 Council news Report it - Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk Council · 23 Dec 2023 Industry news Girasole Taste of Italy - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon ReLondon · 22 Dec 2023 Council news Scan Me - West Lothian Council West Lothian Council · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news Morro materials: Food and beverage innovation for the industry In 2023 the Xampla team spoke at Sustainable Food London and Plant Based World Expo about how Morro Nutri can unlock a healthier future. by Hannah Pearse. Xampla news · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news My heat pump: a personal story about a broken heating industry It was a freezing Friday evening early in February 2023, when my boiler broke. An engineer was called, several cold days passed, and his declaration came in sombre tones: ‘uneconomic to repair’. Like 58% of new boiler purchasers, I was cold and I wanted a […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Dec 2023 Policy & government Method implementation document (MID) for BS 4142 This MID explains how to use 'BS 4142 Method for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound' when monitoring sound for an environmental permit. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news Swindon’s new recycling fleet wrapped and tagged ready for Christmas! Swindon Borough Council has introduced a new waste and recycling service, which started last month. The service includes a fleet of 22 Romaquip Kerb Sort recycling vehicles and 19 Refuse Collection Vehicles, all wrapped and personalised with their own names by Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW). The council asked residents to suggest names for the new... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news Navigating winter challenges: a sustainable approach to festive season waste By Elliot Harrison-Holt, Waste Service Director, Everflow As winter sets in, businesses face unique waste management challenges – something that does not lighten up during the festive season. Successfully navigating this period demands a thoughtful waste management strategy. Throughout winter, especially Christmas time, businesses generate a significant volume of waste. Therefore, it becomes cr… Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2023 Policy & government Miss C Harrison v Riann Care Ltd: 1403710/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news City Harvest Christmas Concert, King’s Chapel of the Savoy City Harvest Christmas Concert at the King's Chapel of the Savoy, 6 December 2023: a beautiful evening of thanks to City Harvest supporters. City Harvest London · 22 Dec 2023 Global Belgian Presidency: time is ticking for EU green agenda Belgium takes over the rotating 6-months Presidency of the EU Council from 1 January 2024. With this, Belgium will not only play a pivotal role in […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news Councils ramp up battery recycling warnings over Christmas period Councils across the UK are ramping up communications to residents this year to try and reduce the number of fires caused by batteries being put into residual waste bins. The number of fires caused by batteries has been rising in recent years. A survey conducted by Material Focus among local authorities last year discovered that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news Jacqueline O’Donovan awarded OBE at Windsor Castle The chief executive of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, Jacqueline O’Donovan, has been given an OBE from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, for her contributions to recycling and safety. Ms O’Donovan was awarded the honour for services to recycling, safety and to industry in June (see letsrecycle.com story). She became managing director of O’Donovan aged 19, growing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (22/12/23) With news on: Highland council confirms plans to limit sofas at some HWRCs; Geminor establishes waste treatment company; Suez announces support for Princess Alice Hospice; and, Highland council confirms plans to limit sofas at some HWRCs Highland council has confirmed that from 15 January 2024, it will no longer accept waste upholstered domestics seating (WUDS) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023 Council news Air quality and idling school project - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn and Castlereagh Council · 22 Dec 2023 Council news Room Overview - London Borough of Sutton Sutton Council · 22 Dec 2023 Council news Bulky waste collection of items that cannot be recycled or reused - Lambeth Council Lambeth Council · 22 Dec 2023 Council news derrystrabane.com/leisure - Derry City & Strabane District Council Derry City and Strabane Council · 21 Dec 2023 Council news derrystrabane.com/leisure - Derry City & Strabane District Council Derry City and Strabane Council · 21 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr J Olatunde v Viewber Ltd:[2023] EAT 158 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 17 November 2023. GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Guide to Double Materiality Reporting Sustainability rules are tightening—how can you meet double materiality requirements while driving real impact across your organisation? Anthesis Group · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Ultimate Roast Potatoes by Chantelle Nicholson This Christmas, try this Ultimate Roast Potatoes recipe by Chantelle Nicholson, Michelin Green Star chef, restauranteur & City Harvest food council member. City Harvest London · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news ADBA’s 2023 Policy Roundup: A Year of Progress and Uncertainty for the UK’s AD Sector As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that this year has been a crucial one for renewable energy and sustainability policies in the UK. The government’s reversal of net-zero commitments dealt a blow to the citizens made headlines, leading to uncertainty over the future of green initiatives. However, despite these setbacks, the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Morro Coating – A triple-win for the environment In 2023 the Xampla team spoke at Responsible Packaging Expo and Plastic Waste Free World about the benefits of Morro Coating. By Stanley Mitchell. Xampla news · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news From Rishi Sunak’s green policy rollbacks to COP28 controversies: The top sustainability stories of 2023 (part two) On this last working week of 2023 at edie, we look back at the most popular articles of the year and highlight the stories which shaped the sustainable business conversation, exclusively for our members. This edition covers news from July to December, including British green policy rollbacks and the recent COP28 agreement struck in Dubai. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2023 Global Comunidades de Lautaro celebra el rechazo del Comité de ministros a la incineradora de basura de WTE Araucanía La comunidad de Lautaro y la Red de Acción por la Defensa de los Derechos Ambientales, RADA, expresaron su satisfacción por el rechazo del Comité de Ministros a la instalación […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 21 Dec 2023 Policy & government SL7 1EY, Tradebe Solvent Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/BV4665IG/V008 View the permit issued for North Tyne Process Plant, North Shields under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Another COP has been and gone, but the UK is still a laggard on methane emissions With each COP summit comes an opportunity for the UK to re-establish itself as a climate leader. The Global Methane Pledge, launched at COP26 in 2021, provided another badge that nations could champion to demonstrate their commitment to cutting emissions. But after COP28, the UK […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr A Knell v Mr D Brooker: 2304004/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Man handed suspended sentence for depositing waste at three ‘illegal sites’ The Environment Agency has announced it has secured custodial sentences against two individuals for their roles in three illegal waste sites across Nottinghamshire. In a statement yesterday (20 December), the EA said Paul Riina-Moretti, 46, of Sneinton Dale, Nottingham, received a 10-month custodial sentence and was disqualified as a director for seven years for running … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023 Policy & government Survey of chemical substances in consumer products Survey of chemical substances in toothbrushes - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news ‘Stop kidding ourselves’ on recycling, Keep Britain Tidy chief says Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) has highlighted its ‘buy nothing new’ campaign which will run throughout January and reiterated that recycling should only be seen as a “last resort”. KBT’s ‘buy nothing new’ campaign will run throughout January and will encourage people to make “small changes to their buying habits, such as resisting purchases, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning calls for wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to double global capacity MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning calls for wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to double global capacity Finning UK & Ireland is calling for the wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at COP28. At the summit over 100 countries pledged to more than double global renewable energy capacity from 3,400… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news A Year in Review and Seasonal Greetings from Clarity The post A Year in Review and Seasonal Greetings from Clarity appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Dec 2023 Industry news Government’s ‘vision’ for carbon capture largely welcomed The government has published its vision for a competitive market in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in the UK, which it said will add £5 billion to the UK economy by 2050. The vision document outlines government plans to develop carbon capture into a “highly valuable national asset” that will boost the economy and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023