Recycling news: 2023

Industry news EU backs new packaging rules as Plastics Europe bemoans ‘missed opportunity’ Members of European Parliament voted yesterday (22 November) to adopt new rules on reducing, reusing and recycling packaging within the European Union. MEPs passed the report, establishing Parliament’s directive for discussions with EU governments, garnering 426 votes in favour, 125 against, and 74 abstentions. Policies include the setting of specific targets to reduce plastic packaging … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Ramblers Wellbeing Walks - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Greenpeace confronts deep sea mining ship in at-risk Pacific region Eastern Pacific Ocean, 23 November 2023 – Greenpeace International activists yesterday began an ongoing peaceful action against a ship doing deep sea mining exploration for The Metals Company (TMC), to denounce the imminent threat that this industry poses to the world’s oceans. Under pouring rain and on board kayaks launched from Greenpeace ship the Arctic […] Greenpeace UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Lord Callanan to headline anaerobic digestion and biogas industry conference 2023 on 6th December Lord Callanan to headline anaerobic digestion and biogas industry conference 2023 on 6th December Representatives from DESNZ, Defra, the National Infrastructure Commission and the Environment Agency will be among decision-makers speaking at the event organised in London by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA). The theme of the ADBA National Conference 2023 will be… The po… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Look mum, I’m on tele! From time to time UKMSA are contacted by various production companies who are looking for individuals to take part, in particular either men, makers, or both. See below for any current opportunities we’ve been contacted about. Flabbergast TV Flabbergast TV are looking for amateur crafters for a new TV series which will air on a major […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news The solution to the UK’s growing flood risk is lots more wetlands This post is by Emma Pollitt, policy and advocacy officer at the WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. Thousands of homes flooded and crops rotting in the fields have been the recent devastating impacts of storms Babet, Ciarán and Debi, which have cruelly exposed […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news The impact of temperature extremes on species distribution A recent study conducted by researchers from McGill University, in collaboration with scientists from Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, and various Canadian universities, explores the significance of temperature in determining the current habitats of animal species. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Exchequer to lose £20m a year by 2028 through DRS and EPR By 2028/29, the new extended producer responsibility scheme for packaging (EPR) and the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will mean the public purse losing £20 million a year in tax revenues, according to HM Treasury. This will mean that local authorities – or their contractors – will save a large part of the £20 million because … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Process Engineer (m-w-d) Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again About Worn Again Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every […] Worn Again Technologies news · 23 Nov 2023 Global 4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity” Brussels, 20 November 2023: More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen today, at a conference recognising the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximise industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox. “After three years of... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Manchester man given £800 fine for dumping waste he was ‘paid to dispose of’ Manchester city council has announced it has prosecuted an individual for fly-tipping across north Manchester after he was paid to dispose of waste. A statement published by the council outlined that Colin O’Grady, 51 of Berwick place admitted the offence and was sentenced to a 12-month community order, which required him to carry out 80 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news ADBA responds to Defra Consultation on Simpler Recycling On 20th November, ADBA submitted our formal response to Defra’s private consultation on exemptions and statutory guidance for Simpler Recycling in England. We were invited as a relevant body to give views on the proposed exemptions from the requirement to separately collect the recyclable waste streams and statutory guidance for Simpler Recycling. This invitation came… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Paddle-Out Protests 2026 - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news What it means to be an Authorised Treatment Facility (AFT) - EMR Group Limited EMR Metal Recycling news · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Collecting data Upstream Battle - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Labour’s £28 billion green spending promise – what it is and why it matters Labour promised to spend £28 billion a year on kickstarting a green industrial revolution if they win the election. Labour should honour it – it would make Britain better, and could help them win the election. Greenpeace UK · 23 Nov 2023 Global ProMach acquires conveyor solutions provider Sentry Equipment & Erectors Inc. In addition to its vast portfolio of conveyance solutions, Sentry manufactures a wide array of packaging equipment, including case and bulk palletizing, de-palletizing, and robotic systems. Packaging Strategies · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Comment on a Planning Application - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 23 Nov 2023 Council news NCIL: Neighbourhood Fund - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Selling to the Council and Tendering Opportunities - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 23 Nov 2023 Council news Safe Place - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 23 Nov 2023 Policy & government Road conditions in England to March 2023 Road condition statistics on local authority roads and Highways England managed roads in England. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2023 Policy & government Ofsted Annual Report 2022/23: education, children’s services and skills Ofsted's Annual Report presents our findings for the areas we inspect in early years childcare, schools, further education and skills and social care. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2023 Council news School rolls - South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Public Spaces Protection Orders - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Schedule of Registers / Information for Local Land Charges - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Freedom of Information - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Cemeteries & Burial Sites - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Transparency Information - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Autumn Statement features rises to plastics tax and aggregates levy The government’s Autumn Statement earlier today featured two fresh tax rises which will impact the waste sector, with the plastic packaging due to rise by more than £7 to £217.85 from April 2024 and the aggregates levy to raise by 8 pence to £2.08. The Autumn Statement also included plans for a £78 million competitive … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Thanksgiving Recipe: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Ultimate comfort food in the form of pumpkin mac and cheese. Make this for a warming autumnal dinner, or as an easy Thansgiving recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin (or any winter squash of your choice) is an extra special addition to this classic comfort food. City Harvest London · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Sports, Play and Exercise Referral - Vale of Glamorgan Council The Vale of Glamorgan Council · 22 Nov 2023 Global Reaction to European Parliament Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation vote Plenary vote is a missed opportunity to incentivise investments in circular plastics packaging. Accelerating the transition of the European plastics… Plastics Europe · 22 Nov 2023 Global Clearing the air: Talking air pollution in Rotterdam On 23 and 24 November, the European Commission will host the fourth EU Clean Air Forum in Rotterdam and the EEB will be present to engage in the ongoing discussions regarding the future of Europe’s air quality laws. The EU Clean Air Forum is organised biannually and is one of the key platforms to discuss everything related to air quality. Policymakers, scientists, representatives of NGOs and ev… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Nov 2023 Global European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament's vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Brussels, 22 November 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) commends the European Parliament for recognising the role of compostable plastics in achieving packaging waste prevention and reaching recycling targets. EUBP welcomes a less prescriptive approach, such as the [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Pay, View or Appeal a Parking Ticket - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news REA respond to Autumn Statement 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 22 Nov 2023 Global PPWR – Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 22 Nov 2023 Council news Deprivation and need - Crawley GOV Crawley Council · 22 Nov 2023 Council news CIL Guidance - Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk Council · 22 Nov 2023