Recycling news: 2023

Industry news News in brief (17/11/23) With news on: EU announces ban on export of plastic waste to non OECD countries ;Mike Brown invited to join the ReLondon Board; Recycled sculpture lights up West End; and, Lincolnshire councils advise residents to discard batteries safely. EU announces it has banned export of plastic waste to non OECD countries The European Union announced … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2023 Global Contribuciones desde los Sistemas de Conocimiento Indígena (SCI) para frenar la contaminación plástica y sanar la madre tierra Hoy se desarrolló el que probablemente es uno de los eventos paralelos más significativos de las negociaciones del tratado de plásticos INC-3, sobre todo para el sur global. Representantes de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Iceland’s volcanic risk: Why has a state of emergency been called? Grindavík, a town in southwest Iceland, has undergone evacuation due to a series of hundreds of earthquakes resulting from the movement of underground magma, raising concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government K Brownhill v Dextra Group plc: 1404702/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England: 2022 update The Children’s People and Nature Survey ran between the 12th and 26th August 2022 (during the school holidays) and 21st September and 10th October 2022 (during term-time), to understand how children and young people aged 8-to-15 are engaging with the natural environment inside and outside of school in England. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Skip Hire Taunton | From £90 - Next Day Delivery - Mick George Mick George Group · 17 Nov 2023 Council news Welcome Spaces - Leeds.gov Leeds Council · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Viewing climate change and its impact through a One Health lens Ellie Parravani, External Affairs Advisor at international animal charity Brooke, explains why a ‘One Health’ approach to climate change is vital to protect people, animals, and the planet. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government 1,2,8,12,14,19,20,21,22,23,24 & 27 Various at Beechfield Park, Hook Lane, Aldingbourne, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 3XX: CHI/45UC/PHI/2023/0039-0043 & CHI/45UC/PHI/2023/0045-0051 Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE, Mr N Robinson FRICS and Mr C Davies FRICS on 4 September 2023 GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Sheffield wants to delay food waste collections to 2038 Sheffield city council has voted to request a delay in food waste collections until its contract with Veolia ends in 2038. The council’s Waste & Street Scene Policy Committee voted for the delay in a meeting that took place on 15 November. This comes after the Department for Rural Affairs, Food and the Environment (Defra) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2023 Global Expert Article: Conveying Solutions that Keep Packaging Lines Moving No manufacturer can afford to stand idle, so one expert suggests several critical design considerations to keep in mind before deciding on a conveying solution. Packaging Strategies · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Relight my fire? - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 17 Nov 2023 Global Battery Recycling Partnership: Huayou and tozero tozero and Huayou Recycling, the recycling arm of Huayou Cobalt, one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturers, forge partnership to truly bring lithium-ion battery waste to zero in Europe. Munich-based climate tech startup tozero and Huayou Recycling proudly announce the signing of a partnership for the recycling of battery waste in Europe. The […] Global Recycling · 17 Nov 2023 Global Enviro Wins Prestigious Award at the Recircle Awards – Third Year in a Row Enviro’s technology is once again awarded. The company wins the Tyre Pyrolysis Award category at this year’s Recircle Awards. The award was established by several prominent actors in the rubber and tire industry and aims to recognize valuable contributions that promote a circular economy on a global scale. This is the third consecutive year Enviro […] Global Recycling · 17 Nov 2023 Global “Next Generation” Loaders for Different Tasks Caterpillar has presented the next generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders. The machines offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operations. “Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal… Global Recycling · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr M Crowley and others v Sterling Thermal Technology Ltd: 3300972/2021 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news RDF Conference 2023 returns at pivotal time for industry Some of the largest names in the industry will be speaking at the RDF Conference 2023 next week (23 November) and what is a pivotal time for the industry. With an upcoming emissions trading scheme plus other legislation on the horizon, the event is not to be missed for companies operating in the refuse derived … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government Avon View Park, Oxford Road, Coventry, CV8 3EB: BIR/47UD/PHI/2023/0022 Midlands Region, Judge C Payne and Mr R P Cammidge Dip LA (Hons) FRICS on 19 October 2023 GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Grundon expands its Chem-Pack service to meet increased demand The post Grundon expands its Chem-Pack service to meet increased demand appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Sustainability is a clear winner at Ascot Racecourse The post Sustainability is a clear winner at Ascot Racecourse appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news UK Government allocates £2 billion ($2.4 billion) for development of an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain As part of the UK Government's Autumn Budget plans, it will allocate £4.5 billion ($5.6 billion) of funds into eight manufacturing sectors including cars and green industries as it seeks to bolster sectors it sees as key to growing the UK economy. The UK’s first Battery Strategy is also expected to be published next week, [...] Altilium news · 17 Nov 2023 Industry news Top of the Crops . . . British Berry Growers name Co-op 'Retailer of the Year' - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government Australia’s international climate and clean energy partnerships - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 17 Nov 2023 Policy & government UK SAF industry goes from forest waste to new heights with £53 million boost Advanced Fuel Fund winning projects will help create up to 10,000 green jobs by 2035 and enhance the economy by around £1.8 billion a year. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2023 Global Promoción de cambios a escala local, nacional y regional para combatir la contaminación por plásticos Esta tarde en un panel integrado por Clare Romanik, USAID, Mosonda Mumba Convention on wetlands, Kei Ohno Woodall BRS conventions, Alejandra Parra GAIA/RADA, Xuan Quach, Pacific Environment, Aileen Lucero Ecowaste […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Nov 2023 Council news Register to vote - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 16 Nov 2023 Global EEB welcomes major advances on environmental crime, regrets critical gaps On Thursday, the EU Parliament, the Commission, and the Council reached a political agreement on the revision of the Environmental Crime Directive. The EEB welcomes the […] European Environmental Bureau · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news New data reveals new ‘Brexit benefit’ farming policy is only rewarding wealthier cereal farms Today’s release of farm income data has a hidden surprise: the government’s new farming policy is failing to invest in the uplands. Instead, the money spent under the new suite of Environmental Land Management schemes (ELM) is going to already profitable cereal farms. This has […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Nov 2023 Global New Report on Plastic Credit Schemes Reveals Industry ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ In The Fight Against Plastic Pollution 17 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya – Today, Break Free From Plastic and Global Alliance Against Incinerator Alternatives has released a comprehensive report with exclusive findings on Verra and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX)'s plastic offsetting projects, shedding light on serious flaws in the concept. Verra, an organisation that manages the largest voluntary carbon market programme, currently […] Break Free From Plastic · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news Amazon ends use of non-recyclable packaging in Europe E-commerce giant Amazon has this week switched to recyclable paper and card delivery packaging for all orders delivered in Europe. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Nov 2023 Council news Green Travel Plan - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 16 Nov 2023 Policy & government NDA strategic position on radioactive waste treatment This document presents the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s (NDA’s) strategic position with respect to the treatment of radioactive waste. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news WRA welcomes increased 2024 packaging recycling target for wood The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (November 16) responded to confirmation that Defra’s packaging recycling targets for waste wood are set to rise next year from 35% to 42%. Julia Turner, Executive Director of the WRA said: “For years wood packaging targets have been set too low and we welcome this increase, which will provide more support for waste wood reprocessors through the PRN syst… Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Nov 2023 Policy & government TS10 4RG, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3436WB/V004 View the permit issued for Wilton 11 EFW, Middlesbrough under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news Ward Skips in to Support Local DIY SOS Big Build for Children in Need Metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, was proud to support BBC One’s ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’ for Children... Ward Recycling · 16 Nov 2023 Global Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride! Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants. PVC can be found in everything […] European Environmental Bureau · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news UK REACH: Challenges and opportunities for improvement Chemical regulation in the UK is falling behind the EU, with many challenges to overcome in UK REACH. Fidra · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news PRN prices could ‘plummet’ in 2024 as packaging targets remain largely unchanged It is understood that packaging waste targets for 2024 will remain largely unchanged, with the major exception being wood, which will rise by 7% to 42%. Targets are set each year by the government. This dictates how many packaging recovery notes (PRNs) obligated producers need to buy to meet their obligations. They are set by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2023 Policy & government Professor Chris Spray MBE, FCIEEM - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 16 Nov 2023 Industry news Nestle gives £7m loan to Impact Recycling for Newcastle flexible plastics site Multinational food and drink company Nestlé has announced that it will provide a £7 million loan to Impact Recycling to help get its “pioneering” technology off the ground. Impact Recycling has plans for a plant in Newcastle to open in late summer 2024. The company says its technology, known as Baffled Oscillation Separation System (BOSS), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2023