Recycling news: 2003
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
New standards aim to lift glass recycling rates
Plans for cullet standards have drawn a mixed reaction from collectors
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2003
Industry news
London strategy criticised for ignoring transport of waste to counties
Mayor failed to address need to reduce waste landfilled outside London, says South East England Regional Assembly
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2003
Industry news
Environmentalists and industry welcome implementation of Incineration Directive
The Waste Incineration (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 have come into force
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2003
Industry news
Biomass offers compelling opportunities for wood recyclers
The Renewables Obligation is expected to provide financial incentives for using waste wood in energy generation
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2003
Industry news
Corus blast furnace refurbishment sounds positive note for industry
The steel firm has re-lit its Port Talbot blast furnace after a 75 million repair of damage sustained in 2001
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2003
Industry news
Scottish recycling expert to leave RAGS for Alloa post
Iain Gulland is leaving the RAGS group to join Alloa Community Enterprises
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2003
Industry news
Massive expectations for WRAP, says Strategy Unit member
The Waste and Resources Action Programme will need more resources for a broader role, says SU team member
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2003
Industry news
2003: National Community Wood Recycling Project (NCWRP) founded
Community Wood Recycling · 1 Jan 2003
Policy & government
Ammonia fluxes in landfills
The report investigates the possibility of managing landfill sites to produce a rapid and permanent reduction of leachate ammonia.
GOV.UK · 1 Jan 2003
Policy & government
Stability of landfill lining systems
Guidance is given on the design of landfill lining components to ensure performance of the barrier system during the design life of the facility
GOV.UK · 1 Jan 2003
Policy & government
Container composting in peri-urban Kumasi.
GOV.UK · 1 Jan 2003