Recycling news: 2022

Research & science Electronic Waste Plastics Characterisation and Recycling by Melt-processing - Chalmers Publication Library Chalmers University of Technology News · 21 Oct 2022 Research & science Recycling Zinc from Alkaline batteries - Chalmers Publication Library Chalmers University of Technology News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Nourishing Children: City Harvest x allplants The post Nourishing Children: City Harvest x allplants appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Conflict of Interest Policy - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Meet the Reuse Network Award winners This year’s awards were sponsored by eBay and we were excited to welcome Emma Botham and Hannah Richards from the eBay team to present the awards. Reuse Network · 21 Oct 2022 Policy & government Quality report: Environmental Taxes Bulletin A quality report on the Environmental Taxes Bulletin which provides annual total Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor, Landfill Tax, and Aggregates Levy receipts and declarations statistics. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news RVS announces new managing director Refuse Vehicle Solutions Limited (RVS) has announced a change in management, with Daniel Miller promoted to a position of managing director. The company said that Daniel Miller, who used to be commercial director, will take on the new role from 1 November. Mr Miller will be replacing current managing director and founder of RVS, Spencer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Smurfit Kappa’s drying process ‘cuts mill energy use by 6%’ Smurfit Kappa said today that the recently rolled-out drying process at its Townsend Hook paper mill in Kent has cut its energy consumption by 6%. Paper drying is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of the manufacturing process and, with mills across the world looking to cut energy costs, Smurfit Kappa says its new drying … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Councils explore bulky waste collections to cut fly-tipping Some councils have considered a free bulky waste collection to help tackle the issue of fly-tipping, while some argue that there is no evidence link between the two. Lowestoft town council is the latest one to discuss the proposal, with another meeting set for next week (25 October). A report by the council’s environmental waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news AD operators concerned about ‘price cap’ plans EXCLUSIVE: Anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators have raised concerns that any government plans for a form of revenue cap on ‘low carbon generators’ will see them hit at a time when their own costs are rising. Prior to her resignation yesterday (20 October), the former prime minister Liz Truss rolled out the energy prices bill, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Policy & government 16. Plastics in the environment This section describes the statutory, business and third section mechanisms for micro and other plastics. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2022 Policy & government 8. Physical modifications and morphology This section describes measures for a range of physical modifications as a result of different areas of activity and development to the water environment. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Common recycling myths debunked Bywaters looks at the the common recycling myths and debunks some of the most known on everyone's list. Bywaters · 21 Oct 2022 Council news Cost of Living Support - Mid Sussex District Council Mid Sussex Council · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Reckitt launches paper-based packaging for Finish dishwashing tablets Reckitt has announced trials of paper-based packaging for Finish dishwashing products, in a move that will reduce plastics by 75% per stand-up pouch while also reducing lifecycle emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Global CRE Annual Conference: two days of insightful industry perspective and engaging debates PRESS RELEASE The Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) annual conference “Chemical Recycling: An Industry for the European Circular Economy” closed last Friday, 14th of October, with close to 200 attendees and engaging presentations and debates over two days. The success of the event demonstrates the interest and importance of chemical recycling to the plastics and packaging […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Zara to launch ‘pre-owned’ platform for garment repairs and donations Fashion firm Zara is launching a new pre-owned service in the UK next month, offering consumers options to repair, resale or donate garments. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Valpak reports ‘extraordinary’ increase in battery recycling Compliance scheme Valpak has reported an “extraordinary” 32% increase in small batteries collected for recycling since the start of 2022. Valpak says it provides approximately 50,000 battery collection boxes to retailers, schools and businesses around the UK and analyses data for companies to assess how much is being recycled. Jon Clement, Valpak’s head of procurement, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Policy & government HU14 3HH, Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BP3792LD/V009 View the permit issued for Melton Waste Park, Melton under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news TerraCycle CEO: Cost-of-living crisis presents new challenges for UK’s recycling and reuse movements EXCLUSIVE: TerraCycle’s chief executive Tom Szaky has told edie of his concerns that rising energy prices and Brexit will impact policy and industry progress on packaging recycling and reuse in the UK. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Council news Short breaks service statement - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 21 Oct 2022 Council news Reporting grass cutting, grass verges or weeding issues - London Borough of Bexley Bexley Council · 21 Oct 2022 Policy & government Record funding uplift for UK battery research and development The UK’s world-leading manufacturing industries will be boosted thanks to £211 million in new government funding for battery research and innovation. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Pilots | QR Codes on Plastic Packaging Enhance your packaging with GS1 Digital Link QR codes on the Polytag platform to communicate directly with your customers. These QR codes allow seamless access to mobile-optimized landing pages, providing consumers with detailed product information, sustainability messages, and more without needing an app download. As the future of barcodes, QR codes improve data sharing across the supply chain… Polytag news · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Preston City Council partners with Alupro to increase foil recycling A new programme promoting aluminium recycling has been rolled out by Preston City Council. Residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their clean foil trays and wrapping foil, empty aerosols, drink cans and tins. ‘Clean Me’, a campaign run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will see creative advertisements placed on billboards, buses […] Alupro · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Sarah Calcutt – Chief Executive of City Harvest The post Sarah Calcutt – Chief Executive of City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news News in brief (20/10/2022) With news on: council partnership for foil recycling awareness campaign; recycling food waste important for businesses; council launches paint reuse service; and, study highlights issues with incineration. Council partnership for foil recycling awareness campaign Preston city council announced the rollout of a programme promoting aluminium recycling, including clean foil trays, wrapping foil an… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Policy & government Dounreay recycles 98% of reactor decommissioning waste The site’s oldest reactor, the Dounreay Materials Test Reactor, is leading the way in demolition waste recycling as internal dismantling continues. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association launches MP Engagement Project with first MP visit THE MP for Bassetlaw, Brendan Clarke-Smith, witnessed first-hand the important role that waste wood plays in the circular economy during a visit to R Plevin & Sons’ wood recycling site in Nottinghamshire last Friday (October 14th). The visit came as the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched a nationwide MP Engagement Project, intended to improve... Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Ferrous market sees ‘remarkable turnaround’ The ferrous market has seen a “remarkable turnaround” in the past year with EU steel production declining, and a rapid growth in India. At the meeting of the Ferrous division of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) last week, attendees heard that healthy recovery in the EU and across the European continent has given way … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Lunaz’s upcycled electric RCV ‘passes hill climb test’ Lunaz Applied Technologies says its development upcycled electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) have passed a hill climb test, meaning they are “validated for nearly all residential roads globally”. The Lunaz Group, of which Lunaz Applied Technologies is one element, was founded in 2018 and remanufactures and electrifies passenger, commercial and industrial vehicles. It claims it … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Guest Blog: Is your renewable energy asset at risk of underinsurance? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association launches MP Engagement Project with first MP visit The MP for Bassetlaw, Brendan Clarke-Smith, witnessed first-hand the important role that waste wood plays in the circular economy during a visit to R Plevin & Sons’ wood recycling site in Nottinghamshire on Friday (October 14). The visit came as the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched a nationwide MP Engagement Project, intended to improve […] Wood Recyclers Association · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news UK Minerals Strategy - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news ‘Sheet anchor’ Vic retires after 62 years with CSG Vic Clements has hung up his high-vis and work boots after an incredible 62 years with waste management specialist CSG. CSG bid farewell to its longest serving member of staff recently after a career which spanned seven decades. Harold Macmillan was Prime Minister and The Queen hadn’t even reached the end of her first decade […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 20 Oct 2022 Global Plastics Europe launches Plastics – the Facts 2022 at the K-Fair Düsseldorf, Thursday 20th of October 2022 The report presents an increase of 20% in recycled content in new plastics products… Plastics Europe · 20 Oct 2022 Global The European Plastics Industry makes steady progress towards circularity and carbon neutrality Faster transition is crucial for the industry’s dual transformation Plastics Europe announces an increase of 20% in the use of… Plastics Europe · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news GMCA outlines steps to tackle textile waste The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) plans to undertake a textile waste compositional analysis to understand what textile materials are still being disposed of in residual waste bins. The GMCA is a joint authority of ten Greater Manchester councils, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. In a report written by … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news FCC questions ‘disproportionate’ POPs rules FCC Environment says the Environment Agency’s guidance on how to manage upholstered waste domestic seating “does not seem proportionate”. The company is thought to be the first waste management firm to criticise the proposals, issued after an Agency investigation found large levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in seating textiles and foams, publicly. The Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Global Report questions utility of promoting waste-to-energy amid energy crisis ENDS Europe – 20 October 2022 – The report is a response to a statement from the waste management sector lobby group FEAD, which said in late July it was ready to help tackle the EU energy crisis by ramping up waste-to-energy operations, as well as facilitating recycling as an alternative to the energy-intensive processing of raw […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 20 Oct 2022