Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
Mr D Sidney v Vertu Motors plc: 2502152/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023
Industry news
Data centre heat recycling and solar energy from space: The nine best green innovations of 2023
edie reflects on a year of breakthrough innovations for the green economy, recapping on announcements ranging from gravity-based hydrogen storage, to solar in space and seagrass-planting robots. Read on for our nine top green technology stories of 2023.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2023
Council news
BRECKLAND REPORT AUTHORISATION FORM - Breckland Council
Breckland Council · 21 Dec 2023
Global
OUR HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023!
2023 has been another year of growth, collaboration and solidarity within the movement.
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 21 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Food Donation And Food Scraps Recycling Law - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov)
New York DEC · 21 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new report finds
The £80m Green Recovery Challenge Fund supported 150 projects, created more than 2,600 jobs and connected more than 400,000 people with nature
GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023
Industry news
ELWA Strategy - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 21 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Medicines and medical devices: 5 top tips for the festive season
From brussels sprouts to dodgy diet products, these tips from the MHRA will help you stay safe during the festive season and beyond
GOV.UK · 21 Dec 2023
Industry news
Privacy and Cookie Policies - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Freedom of Information - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
The Sheriff’s coming to your Shed!
There is a High Sheriff in every county in England and Wales, and their history and tradition goes back before the Norman Conquest. The modern-day High Sheriff has a very different role and function to that of his or her ancient ancestors, but none the less plays an important role in our 21st century society. […]
UK Men's Sheds Association · 20 Dec 2023
Council news
Folder: Inspired Living – A design code to enhance desi... - Cambridge City Council
Cambridge Council · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Greggs wins team of the year - Greggs Corporate
Greggs corporate media · 20 Dec 2023
Council news
Waste collections over the festive period - Epsom and Ewell Borough Council |
Epsom and Ewell Council · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Glass recycler Recresco acquired by BA Glass group
Multinational glass manufacturer BA Glass has announced that it has acquired glass recycler Recresco. The companies reached an agreement on 7 December to incorporate the glass recycler into the BA Glass Group. BA Glass is considered the fourth largest glass packaging producer and has a turnover of around €1.6 (£1.3) billion annually. It operates 14 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
The Office: Shay
The post The Office: Shay appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 20 Dec 2023
Council news
Environmental health online services - Bassetlaw District Council
Bassetlaw Council · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
SEPA to launch two RPS ahead of landfill ban for upholstered seating
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency will publish two regulatory position statements (RPS) in the new year setting out interim guidance for storing and shredding waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs. In October, SEPA banned the landfilling of waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDs) over fears they contain POPs, persistent organic pollutants (see letsrecycle.com story). W…
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
The UK’s 2050 net zero goal
Recent efforts towards the UK’s 2050 net zero goal, such as promoting green skills and offshore wind capacity ambitions, are outlined here by Open Access Government.
Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
MPE Environment Commission minutes. 16 November 2023
The post MPE Environment Commission minutes. 16 November 2023 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
MPMA PR Committee minutes, 7 November 2023
The post MPMA PR Committee minutes, 7 November 2023 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Chigwell Road RRC - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
EU emissions trading system and registry - Norwegian Environment Agency
Norwegian Environment Agency · 20 Dec 2023
Council news
About Home-Link - West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
REA responds to new Government vision for Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS)
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Dec 2023
Global
SOS Wolf: Von der Leyen hands out early Christmas gifts to her political family
The European Commission has just published the results of an analysis of the available scientific and technical data on the situation of the wolf accompanied by […]
European Environmental Bureau · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Household waste recycling centres: DIY waste disposal charges and booking systems
Seeking views on preventing households being charged for the disposal of DIY waste and seeking evidence on the impact of booking systems at household waste recycling centres.
GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
RRC Bookings - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Letter from Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety on nutrient neutrality, December 2023
Letter from Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, to local planning authorities affected by nutrient neutrality.
GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Altilium welcomes UK Government report on critical minerals
Altilium welcomes the publication today of the UK Government’s Task & Finish Group Report on Industry Resilience for Critical Minerals, which highlights the important role recycling will play in ensuring a secure domestic supply chain for CRMs in the UK and calls for further financial incentives to support circular economy solutions and the development of [...]
Altilium news · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Homelessness in the UK has increased by 74% since 2010, City Harvest Talks to Acton Homeless Concern
Non profit organisation City Harvest speaks to Acton Homeless Concern on the rise of homelessness in the UK in the past 15 years.
City Harvest London · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
‘Too early’ to gauge impact of Red Sea shipping disruption on sector, recyclers say
While some fears have been expressed that the cost of shipping recyclable material could spike in the coming weeks as shipping firms divert away from the Red Sea, all agree that it is “too early” to gauge the true impact. Some of the largest shipping companies have announced in recent days that they will divert … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Ho Ho How Much?! Climate-friendly train travel over THREE TIMES the cost of a polluting flight this Christmas
A comparison of ticket prices at Christmas on UK and European routes reveals that flying is consistently cheaper than taking the train in 80% of cases, despite being much more polluting.
Greenpeace UK · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Sustainability and climate change strategy
The Department for Education’s strategy for sustainability and climate change for the education and children’s services systems.
GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
News in brief (20/12/23)
With news on: Suez celebrates 1 million tonne milestone at Isle of Man EfW; Tower Hamlets to invest £5m into ‘waste emergency’; Oxfordshire highlights recycling technique used during road maintenance; And, Agency scorecard highlights risk of missing waste site target. Suez celebrates 1 million tonne milestone at Isle of Man EfW Suez has now processed … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Mrs J Climer-Jones v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board: 1600772/2016
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Grundon shortlisted for two events in top industry supplier awards
The post Grundon shortlisted for two events in top industry supplier awards appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Commercial Lighting Systems expands solar roof
Commercial Lighting Systems is expanding its roof-based solar panel installation so that it can provide more power for its manufacturing […]
Recolight · 20 Dec 2023
Industry news
Longer term vision is vital to decarbonise UK manufacturing
This is the third blog in our short series of expert perspectives on UK industrial strategy. This post is by Faye Skelton, head of policy at Make UK. In 2019, the United Kingdom set a legally binding target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Dec 2023
Policy & government
Pollution inventory reporting: using the PIEDC system
Guidance on how to use the pollution inventory electronic data capture (PIEDC) system to submit your data.
GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023