Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Lolas Cupcakes x City Harvest The post Lolas Cupcakes x City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news Recycleye Awarded High Gender Score by 50inTech In her latest blog, our People Manager, Anastasia Levy explains what our 50inTech score means and why it’s important for both Recycleye and our customers.... Recycleye news · 16 Nov 2022 Policy & government RH12 4QD, Britaniacrest Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/CB3308TD/V002 View the permit issued for Wealden Works 3Rs Facility, Horsham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news TOMRA and IKEA explore the future of wood recycling in webcast The wood recycling team from TOMRA and a material expert from IKEA explored the future of wood recycling for the panel board industry in a live 45-minute webcast on October 27th, which was published last week (November 10). During the webcast, participants heard presentations from Jose Matas, Segment Manager Wood at TOMRA; Murat Sanli, Wood […] Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news WRAP calls for retailers to ‘do more’ to cut food waste Climate action NGO WRAP says retailers are taking steps to reduce household food waste but “more needs to be done” to curb its impact on the climate. WRAP, in association with the Food Standards Agency and Defra, has developed best practice guidance it estimates could cut household food waste by at least 350,000 tonnes per … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news Former director has most of waste crime appeal struck out The director of a waste firm fined by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has had part of his sentence for storing waste in excess of permit limits reduced but the rest of his appeal dismissed. The Welsh regulator secured a conviction against Paperback Collection and Recycling Limited (PCR) and its director Gordon Anderson, 67, in March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news CIWM concerned by gap between standard and inert landfill tax rates The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has raised concerns about the growing gap between the standard and lower rate of landfill tax ahead of the Chancellor’s budget statement tomorrow,17 November. On Thursday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is expected to announce the landfill tax rate from April 2024 for England and Northern Ireland. The landfill … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news enfinium appoints Dr Jane Atkinson CBE as Chief Operating Officer enfinium appoints Dr Jane Atkinson CBE as Chief Operating Officer enfinium · 16 Nov 2022 Council news Official opening of Central Production Unit Rowallan - East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire Council · 16 Nov 2022 Industry news Saudi Paper Group boosts capacity with TM investment - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 16 Nov 2022 Research & science Sustainable circular bioeconomy: agriculture, forestry & land use - Chalmers tekniska högskola Chalmers University of Technology News · 16 Nov 2022 Global COP27: Why waste needs to stop being overlooked COP27, being hosted by Egypt, marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1992. As a global society, we are rapidly approaching the limit of our carbon budget necessary to keep global warming at 1.5C. Therefore COP and other international events are crucial to ensuring that […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Nov 2022 Council news Age Friendly Activity and Social Sessions - Hastings Borough Council Hastings Council · 15 Nov 2022 Council news Gheluvelt Splashpad - Worcester City Council Worcester Council · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Cleaner countryside - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 15 Nov 2022 Global European recyclers call for revisions to WEEE shipment procedures letsrecycle.com – 15 November 2022 – Two European trade associations have called for shipment rules to be “improved” to prevent the dumping of untreated e-waste in countries “without the correct infrastructure and knowledge to ensure that harmful substances are eradicated”. In a joint statement issued last week (9 November), European private waste management trade association […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Nov 2022 Policy & government United Kingdom methane memorandum This memorandum outlines how the UK has achieved reductions in methane emissions and continues to explore and implement measures to secure further progress. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news AD power generation grew ‘significantly’ in 2021, REA says Anaerobic digestion (AD) power generation in the UK increased “significantly” in 2021, according to a report by the Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology (REA). The report, titled ‘REview22’, was published last week (10 November) and examined the state of the industry. It looked at the renewable energy and clean technology sector, mapping the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Margam Country Park named one of the best in the whole of the UK Margam Country Park has made it into the UK’s prestigious top ten parks and green spaces list following a public vote. Keep Wales Tidy · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news European recyclers call for revisions to WEEE shipment procedures Two European trade associations have called for shipment rules to be “improved” to prevent the dumping of untreated e-waste in countries “without the correct infrastructure and knowledge to ensure that harmful substances are eradicated”. In June, parties to the Basel Convention adopted amendments to ensure all transboundary movements of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Global Harmonisation of Waste at Ecomondo 2022 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news I asked Greenpeace volunteers to define activism. Here’s what they said. Dramatic and disruptive protests often hit the press and capture a snapshot of what being an activist means. But activism includes many types of action, whether you call yourself an activist or not. Here are six ways Greenpeace volunteers approach it. Greenpeace UK · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news COP27: Why our planet needs a commitment on chemicals. With COP27 in full swing, we consider the impact of chemicals on our planet and the essential role chemical management has to play in protecting our environment. Fidra · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news What’s the plan for managing harmful chemicals in the UK? Before the turmoil in British politics of the last couple of months, NGOs had hoped a draft UK Chemicals Strategy would be published for public consultation before the end of the year. A strategy was first promised over four years ago – to set out the UK’s approach, post-Brexit, to ensuring chemicals are safely used and […] CHEM Trust · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news ‘Long-term’ supply deals agreed for South Clyde EfW plant Beauparc, Enva, Geminor and another unnamed business have signed “long-term” contracts to supply fuel to the South Clyde energy from waste (EfW) facility in Glasgow, the plant’s developers say. The plant is being developed as a 50/50 joint venture by investment fund Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Finnish state-owned energy company Fortum … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news LGA raises capacity fears for sofas amid POPs guidance The Local Government Association (LGA) is working with the government on a “pragmatic approach” to address a lack of processing infrastructure for soft furnishings, amid a dispute over guidance. After an investigation found large levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in seating textiles and foams, the Agency warned councils in September that they must incinerate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Hawksmoor is a B-corp! The post Hawksmoor is a B-corp! appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 15 Nov 2022 Global Emissions Impossible: How emissions from big meat and dairy are heating up the planet The post Emissions Impossible: How emissions from big meat and dairy are heating up the planet appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 15 Nov 2022 Global Circularity Success Stories: Interviews with Mayors of EU cities that are leading the change During recent years, cities all over Europe have increasingly demonstrated their commitment to the objectives of the EU Green Deal. Some have been actively promoting sustainability and the circular economy for decades. Across the continent, certain cases stand out, becoming real pioneers and leading... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news BMRA calls for ban on batteries in household bins The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has called for the government to ban households from putting waste electricals and lithium-ion batteries in their kerbside recycling and residual waste bins. The association, which represents more than 280 businesses within the UK’s £7 billion metal recycling sector, said the government should instead instruct councils to carry out … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Policy & government Government Property Sustainability Strategy This strategy provides departments guidance to create a greener public estate, supporting the achievement of the Greening Government Commitments. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news World Cup 2022 The post World Cup 2022 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news World Cup 2022 Welsh language versions The post World Cup 2022 Welsh language versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 15 Nov 2022 Global Mapping out space for nature-positive renewables EU plans to expand renewables will reshape land uses in Europe, and this may trigger conflict. Decision-makers must develop strategic spatial planning, through eco-sensitive mapping and community engagement, to ensure the solar and wind revolution does not come at odds with ecosystems’ and people’s needs. Erica Gentili and Alberto Vela report As windmills and solar panels proliferate across Eur… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Thai Roadmap in Plastic Waste Will Reeder, International Account Manager outlines Thailand’s ‘Roadmap on Plastic Waste Management', an ambitious path to sustainable plastic use in Thailand. Valpak · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Indaver starts construction of Rivenhall EfW plant EXCLUSIVE: Indaver has started construction of its Rivenhall energy from waste (EfW) plant in Essex with engineering specialist Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) commencing piling works on the site last month. The Belgian waste management company is building the £500 million, 595,000 tonnes per year capacity EfW plant as part of an ‘integrated waste management facility’. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news ESA survey ‘positive’ but ‘attention’ on mental health needed The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has published the results of its health and safety survey, which showed that 95% of respondents feel comfortable in raising safety concerns. However, the ESA said one area which needs attention is mental health support, with just 72% of respondents feeling mental health is promoted in the waste industry as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2022 Industry news Cromwell’s bag donation to local dog rescue, Woodhaven CROMWELL POLYTHENE continues to support their local community Sherburn in Elmet, an area they have called home for over 20 years. During their residency Cromwell has regularly participated in many community activities, such as sponsoring the local sporting teams, undertaking local litter picks and donating bags, sacks and liners to charity organisations. Cromwell has continued this support... T… Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Nov 2022 Policy & government Breaking point: Securing the future of sexual health services - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 15 Nov 2022 Policy & government CV21 1AT, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EP3033EJ/V003 View the permit issued for Rugby Solid Recovered Fuel Facility, Rugby under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2022