Recycling news: 2023

Global Stories of Environmental Justice Values and Principles for Climate Action: Hasiru Dala – India Contributed by Rohini Malur, Kumuda C.S. and Anil Kumar Zero Waste as a Pathway to Methane Mitigation Environmentally sustainable waste work is useless without the integration of the informal sector […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr K Hussain v London Fire Commissioner: 3203125/2019 and 3201568/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government NN8 4FT, Day Group Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/KP3902MB/A001 View the permit issued for Wellingborough Aggregate Recycling Facility, Wellingborough under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Packaging Producer Compliance with Wastecare | Fees & Pricing - Wastecare Compliance WasteCare · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 17 Summerlands Court Park, Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6HB: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0194 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mr M Ayres FRICS and Mr M Jenkinson on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 143 Maple Road, Hoo Marina Park, Vicarage Lane, Rochester, ME3 9TQ: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0176 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 217 Damson Drive, Hoo Marina Park, Vicarage Lane, Rochester, ME3 9TQ: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0177 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 93 Gladelands Park, Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BW: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0175 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 22 Gladelands Park, Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BW: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0167 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government 40 Summerlands Court Park, Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6HB: CHI/45UB/PHI/2023/0196 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mr M Ayres FRICS and Mr M Jenkinson on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news ESA calls for Plastic Packaging Tax to be raised The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has criticised the Autumn Statement of the UK Government’s budget and urged for a raise in the Plastic Packaging Tax to £500 per tonne. They also recommended setting a 50% minimum recycled content threshold for packaging. In response, the UK Government has announced that it will increase the Plastic Packaging... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news New Chairman for environmental services association Michael Topham, Chief Executive Officer of Biffa, took over as chairman of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) on Friday 24th November 2023, succeeding Gavin Graveson, who stepped down at the […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr O Osomo v London Borough of Lambeth: 2306219/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Global Clean Air Forum – Missed opportunity for civil society to share views with the Council of ministers A range of stakeholders are participating in the fourth edition of the Clean Air Forum, in Rotterdam. The Clean Air Forum is a crucial, biennial meeting […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news COP28: A call to action for global leaders COP28 spotlights the intertwined nature-climate link in global challenges. The pivotal conference amplifies International Animal Rescue's urgent call, marking a turning point in climate action. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Green School Awards Countrystyle Recycling was thrilled to partake in the Green School Awards 2023! Nominations were received from schools all across the […] Countrystyle Recycling · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Essex waste strategy consultation closes ahead of fresh treatment tender The consultation on Essex county council’s waste strategy, which could have a big impact on its upcoming waste disposal tender, closed this week (22 November) with around 4,500 responses. Included in the strategy are targets to halve residual waste per person by 2042, reduce waste by 10% by 2030 and to reuse, recycle or compost … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Enovert snaps up Highfield Environmental Landfill site operator Enovert has acquired Highfield Environmental, a specialist landfill and composting services provider based in Billingham, north east England. Established in 2003, Highfield Environmental operates two sites, located close to Middlesbrough at Teesport and Cowpen Bewley. The company provides for secure disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and non-biodegrade waste to landfill… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Making the Most of Your Returns: A Retailer’s Guide to Mattress Rejuvenation The Furniture Recycling Group · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news OPINION: Higher packaging recycling targets are welcome news for wood recyclers Julia Turner, executive director of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, explains why Defra’s confirmation of higher targets for wood packaging last week is good news for wood recyclers OPINION: When the packaging recycling targets for 2024 were confirmed by Defra last week, we were heartened to see that the target for waste wood packaging is set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Why is it so hard for Black Friday to be green? Estimates suggest around half of UK adults will be tempted by the Black Friday sales this year. But most of their purchases are likely to end up as waste fairly soon: the UK gets through more clothing and electronics than any of our European counterparts, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Reading between lines using ADBA’s lens: Autumn Statement 2023 The Autumn Statement 2023 presented by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on 22 November was about making the best that he could of some tight constraints. As such, it was in line with the “pragmatic” and “proportional” approach highlighted previously by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The key theme was the need to boost business investment, and the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Nov 2023 Council news Pembrokeshire Youth - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 24 Nov 2023 Global Q&A on certified soil-biodegradable mulch films Open the document What are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? What are the advantages of certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films fully biodegrade in soil? Why are mulch films covered in the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)? What is the definition of a fertiliser under the FPR? What are the specific benefits [...] European Bioplastics News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Sign-up to the E+T E-Newsletter - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 24 Nov 2023 Policy & government UK government leads the way towards decarbonising air travel as new global agreement takes flight Framework agreed by the international aviation sector to reduce aviation fuel emissions by 5% by 2030. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2023 Council news Homelessness - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Find your bin collection day - Moray Council Moray Council · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Standards - Complaints about Councillors - West Devon Borough Council West Devon Council · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Polytag and One Water enter partnership to promote ethical hydration through GS1 Digital Link QR codes Polytag and One Water have joined forces to enhance ethical hydration using GS1 Digital Link QR codes. This partnership aims to improve packaging traceability, provide valuable lifecycle data, and engage consumers with One Water’s philanthropic mission. By integrating these innovative QR codes, One Water sets a new standard in sustainability and customer interaction, reinforcing its commitment … Polytag news · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Why Rejuvenated Mattresses are the Sustainable Choice this Holiday Season The Furniture Recycling Group · 23 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr A Sheikh v Mitie Care and Custody Ltd: 2300376/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2023 Policy & government [APPEAL DISMISSED] Decision for Millmans Coaches Ltd t/a Grey Cars (PH1005196) & Paul Mark Hamlyn-White (Transport Manager) The Traffic Commissioner for Western England's written decision for for Millmans Coaches Ltd t/a Grey Cars (PH1005196) & Paul Mark Hamlyn-White (Transport Manager) GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Emmaus UK President Sir Terry Waite speaks about his empathy with people experiencing homelessness Sir Terry Waite has spoken about how his experience in captivity changed his sympathy for homeless people to empathy, because he knows what it feels like to be “treated as... Emmaus UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news What Does it Mean to do Purpose Properly? One comms director’s reflections Anthesis's Orlando Warner insists that, in the right hands, purpose can still be much more than a buzzword. Anthesis Group · 23 Nov 2023 Policy & government Contact DESNZ How to contact the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Navigating the Net Zero Guidance for Private Equity The private equity (PE) net zero landscape until recently, has been complex, unclear and inconsistent, resulting in limited and varied net zero action and disclosure from private equity firms. Anthesis Group · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Rise in reported non-fatal injuries in waste sector, HSE says Statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that there were 1,616 non-fatal injuries reported in the waste sector in 2022/23, a rise of nearly 4%. * The statistics were published yesterday (22 November) as part of the HSE’s annual work-related ill health and injury statistics for 2022/23. The detailed breakdown shows … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Doing more to cut methane would be an easy win for UK climate leadership Two years on from the Global Methane Pledge, signed by 150 nations, including the UK, the need for action on methane has become more urgent. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, almost 30 times stronger than CO2 over a hundred year timescale. It has been […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Thanksgiving Recipe: Spiced Apple Cake This seriously cinnamon spiced apple cake is from City Harvest's Cookbook, A Taste of City Harvest and makes a fantastic Thanksgiving recipe. It's sweet, spiced and in season, using British apples like Bramley and Braeburn. A Taste of City Harvest is available to buy on Amazon. City Harvest London · 23 Nov 2023