Recycling news: 2024

Global Way open towards strengthening the EU Mercury Regulation Yesterday, the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament set the pace by adopting the Commission’s proposal to ban dental amalgam as early as 1 January […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news NRW secures £42,000 fine against scrap metal firm The Welsh regulator, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), has announced that a scrap metal firm has been ordered to pay more than £42,000 for permit breaches. In a statement yesterday (11 January), NRW outlined that Ammanford Recycling Ltd was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on 5 January 2024. The company was fined a total of £42,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2024 Global The Unbearable Complexity of Defining Recycling by Kalle Saarimaa, CEO Tana Oy What is recycling and how can it be measured? This question may sound quite trivial at first but on a closer look turns out to be rather complex – and vital. Why is this question complex? At the societal level, recycling is measured in various ways depending on your […] Global Recycling · 12 Jan 2024 Council news Councillors by Ward - London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham Council · 12 Jan 2024 Global PRC Europe 2024: Where Downstream Leaders Meet To Shape The Future Downstream leaders, including oil and chemical companies, EPCs, licensors, refineries and petrochemical plants gather at the Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2024 to network with potential partners and define technological perspectives to lead downstream transformation. The Congress is held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on 13-14 May. In 2024, the annual networking event, PRC Europe is c… Global Recycling · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news Red Sea crisis threatens recovered paper exports Following the recent Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the recovered paper industry is facing unexpected challenges. As a result of the attacks, there have been price hikes for shipments, which has affected the recovered paper sector. The decision to redirect ships has created various problems, such as increased shipping costs, order... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news ABF AR Strategic Report 2023 - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news Technical upgrades at Mondi Neusiedler to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its pulp production by over 20% - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news Impacts of a Deposit Refund System on Local Authority Waste Services - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Opportunities in the Furniture Sector - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 12 Jan 2024 Council news Your Councillors by Ward - moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk South Kesteven Council · 12 Jan 2024 Council news Your Councillors - democracy.gosport.gov.uk Gosport Council · 12 Jan 2024 Council news Parish councils contact information - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 12 Jan 2024 Industry news Plastic Packaging Waste Flows in Kenya - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Council news Your Councillors by Party - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 11 Jan 2024 Council news Information for Children and Young People, Parents and Carers - nottinghamcity.gov.uk Nottingham Council · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023 SLC's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Global 2024: a year that will decide the future The European Green Deal faces a fork in the road—between the politics of hope and the politics of fear—as the June elections loom. This article was co-written by Patrick ten Brink, Faustine Baz-Defossez and Christian Skrivervik, and was originally published by Social Europe. This year was a turning point for the European Green Deal, where hope turned into frustration and deep concern. The next … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news NBF Launches Mattress Disposal Website for Consumers The National Bed Federation (NBF) has launched a new website, www.mattressdisposal.co.uk, aiming to signpost consumers to the options for mattress recycling in their local town or city. The website has been developed in response to the results of a new survey undertaken by the NBF using Freedom of Information requests, which sought to establish how […] National Bed Federation · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Agency consults on draft acceptance of MVV’s Medworth EfW plant The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on its draft decision to approve MVV’s bid for an environmental permit for a planned 625,000 tonne energy from waste (EfW) facility in Medworth, Cambridgeshire. The regulator launched consulted on MVV’s application in May 2023 (see letsrecycle.com story). It said today (11 January) it is now “minded to accept” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Ocean creatures showcased on giant screens as free immersive film experience opens in London Cinesite & Roland Lane partner on short film Forsaken, supported by Greenpeace, Frameless, Outernet & Arts Council England Greenpeace UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mrs T Fayokun v Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd: 3320437/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government GU5 9BW, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit issued – EPR/BV1020IS/V011 View the permit issued for Albury Landfill Site, Nr Guildford under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Report: Circular economy could cut 75% of embodied emissions for built environment Reusing components, recycling materials and boosting material efficiency will be crucial to the building sector’s net-zero transition, a new report endorsed by the World Economic Forum reveals. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mr T Duncan v Fujitsu Services Ltd: 3322572/2019 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Timmins Waste issues court-ordered statement following corporate manslaughter conviction Timmins Waste Services Ltd has issued a court-ordered statement in relation to its conviction for corporate manslaughter in December 2023. The company was convicted last month in relation to the death of its employee, David Willis, at Timmins Waste Services in Wolverhampton (see letsrecycle.com story). Brian Timmins, 54, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years while Timmins Waste … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Decision for Steven Mark Price (OD1113030) The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands' written decision for Steven Mark Price (OD1113030) GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Referral of the proposed Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 3 subsidy scheme, by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advise to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy scheme, the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 3. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Fisheries annual report 2022 to 2023: how we spend fishing licence income Fisheries activity and expenditure in England from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Board member reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales The Secretary of State has reappointed Will Lifford as a Board Member of The Charity Commission for a second term of three years. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Defra appoints OPRL’s Managing Director as new Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator We're proud to announce that Margaret Bates, Managing Director at OPRL, will be serving as Defra's new Head of Scheme Administrator to establish the new pEPR scheme. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Ocean temperatures drive hottest year on record Scientists from China, the USA, New Zealand, Italy, and France have together analysed annual temperature trends in the Earth's ocean, revealing an alarming escalation of its rage. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Engineering Biology for Defence and Security (Phase 2) We are seeking new proposals that solve a range of Defence and Security challenges and enhance capability by applying engineering biology approaches. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Competition: It’s Good for Missiles to Talk (Phase 2) We are seeking proposals that identify and develop novel technologies that could be exploited in the development of cooperative missiles. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Powerlift performance from Börger’s super strong mobile separator MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Powerlift performance from Börger’s super strong mobile separator Börger’s BioSelect, which is designed for the easy and highly effective separation of slurry at farms and biogas/AD plants, is now available as a tailored mobile unit. Suitable for a car or truck trailer, the new Powerlift Separator can be built (capacities between… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government Towns Fund: evaluation feasibility report The report provides an assessment of the feasibility study into the process, impact and value for money evaluation of the Towns Fund. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Concern that kerbside WEEE collections could hit charity retailers The Charity Retail Association (CRA) is considering whether the government’s proposals to provide a free kerbside collection of waste electricals from 2026 could impact charity shops. And, the CRA has highlighted “a real opportunity to secure change”, as the government is considering plans for producers to fund the collection of electricals deemed unsaleable from charity … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Policy & government AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: October - November 2023 This is a list of AAIB Record-only UAS investigations that were reviewed during October and November 2023. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2024 Global Press release: Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe is the incoming Chairperson of Cepi As of January 2024, Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe takes over as Chairperson of Cepi from his predecessor Ilkka Hämälä, CEO of Metsä Group. Cepi is a leading and influential trade association in the forest and bio-based industry sector. It is headquartered in Brussels, the capital of the European Union from where Mr. Eikelenboom […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Assessing Climate Impact: Reusable Systems Vs Single-use Takeaway Packaging - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024