Recycling news: 2021
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
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Eastern Region Judge J Morris and Ms A Flynn MRICS sitting on 17 August 2021
GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2021
Policy & government
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Eastern Region Judge J Morris and Ms A Flynn MRICS sitting on 17 August 2021
GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2021
Policy & government
5 Cloughmore House, Trafalgar Street, Cambridge CB4 1ET: CAM/12UC/LSC/2021/0018
Eastern Region Judge J Morris and Ms A Flynn MRICS sitting on 17 August 2021
GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2021
Global
EU Commission must extend water pollution regulation to include pharmaceuticals, PFAS and (more) pesticides
Europe’s freshwaters are under pressure from a large number of toxic substances emitted by industry, households and agriculture – yet only a fraction of them are monitored. Now is the moment for the European Commission to better regulate the presence of forever chemicals, toxic pesticides and hormone-altering substances in water. While scarce, freshwater is a vital resource, representing our pr…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 21 Oct 2021
Industry news
Defra coy on delay to mandatory food waste collections
The deputy director for resources and waste at Defra would not be drawn on whether the date when councils would be expected to collect food waste separately could be delayed to 2025. Earlier this week (19 October), the government published its Net Zero Plan, which said £295 million in funding would be available to all … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2021
Industry news
A day in the life of a food waste recovery team member - Olleco
Olleco · 21 Oct 2021
Industry news
Demand for quality recycled polymer at record levels - axiongroup.co.uk
Axion Group · 21 Oct 2021
Policy & government
Consultations - gov.wales
Welsh Government News · 21 Oct 2021
Industry news
Leaked documents: Nations pushback against offsetting ‘greenwash’ claim
The post Leaked documents: Nations pushback against offsetting ‘greenwash’ claim appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 21 Oct 2021
Industry news
Leaked documents reveal the fossil fuel and meat producing countries lobbying against climate action
The post Leaked documents reveal the fossil fuel and meat producing countries lobbying against climate action appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 21 Oct 2021
Council news
Report a dead animal - Preston City Council
Preston Council · 21 Oct 2021
Council news
Apply for or renew your Blue Badge - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 21 Oct 2021
Council news
Report an alleged planning breach - Horsham District Council
Horsham Council · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
The Greenwashing Files - Equinor - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Resident Notice
Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER 2021 – Restrictions to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre, Jericho Lane, Liverpool. There will be some restrictions to the access at Otterspool Recycling Centre during the Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Sunday 24th October 2021. Jericho Lane will be closed at the junction to Aigburth - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Move On Wood Recycling shortlisted at the Holyrood Events Green Giant Awards
Congratulations to our Edinburgh based members Move On Wood Recycling, who have been shortlisted for the Nature and Environment Award at the Holyrood Events Green Giant Awards. The awards champion individuals and organisations in Scotland who have made significant contributions to the fight against climate change. The awards will be announced on November 6 at [...]
Community Wood Recycling · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
An interview with Fair Trade Wales
Continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion, I was really pleased to meet Aileen Burmeister, Head of Fair Trade Wales. Wales became a Fair Trade Nation in 2008 with a focus on ...
Repair Cafe Wales · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Rising polymer costs put pressure on bin market
EXCLUSIVE: A “plastic shortage” and the rising costs of polymer is putting some pressure on the wheeled bin market, manufacturers have said. According to a number of bin and container manufacturers, the plastic shortage can be put to a variety of reasons stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors include low oil prices during lockdowns, and … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Acquisition of Augean plc
We are delighted to report the acquisition of Augean plc by Ancala Partners and Fiera Infrastructure has been completed. Ancala and Fiera Infrastructure are long-term investors in the waste management sector, with both having existing investments in the space. Ancala’s experience in the sector includes Biogen, the largest owner and operator of anaerobic digestion plants […]
Augean · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Council could face legal action over garden waste rebates
A legal officer advising Folkestone and Hythe District council has warned that rebates for missed garden waste collections “need to be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible” to mitigate any potential legal action. The council has previously said it will look to process nearly £150,000 of refunds, but the exact method of how … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Pandemic hits Agency’s waste crime enforcement
The Environment Agency has published a summary of waste crime for the 2021/22 financial year, which shows how the pandemic has impacted enforcement. The EA published the data this morning (20 October), warning the figures have been “directly influenced by the consequences of Covid-19” on the work of the Agency. In 2020/21, the data shows … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2021
Policy & government
8. Process efficiency appropriate measures
These are the appropriate measures for process efficiency at regulated facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2021
Policy & government
2. General management appropriate measures
These are the appropriate measures for the environmental management of a regulated facility with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2021
Policy & government
5. Waste treatment appropriate measures
These are the appropriate measures for waste treatment at regulated facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2021
Global
Towards zero-impact buildings: making lifecycle thinking the norm – 26 October – Online
Join us for an event that will bring together perspectives from policymakers, experts, local authorities and NGOs, as well as questions from an audience representing a […]
European Environmental Bureau · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Saica: ‘No financial gain behind illegal exports’
A recycling firm that sent contaminated waste paper to China had to fork out nearly £200,000 because of its “oversight” – and also faces a significant fine. Saica Natur insisted yesterday (19 October) at Airdrie Sheriff Court that a breach of international waste shipment regulations was down to negligence and not motivated by greed. It … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2021
Global
Joint statement: Affordable renewable energy is the lifeblood of the European energy-intensive industries
Ahead of the upcoming European Council Summit, 10 European organisations want to remind the heads of EU states and governments that affordable clean energy is the lifeblood of the European industry. For Europe’s competitiveness on a global scale, the achievement of the “Fit for 55” goals and the transition towards the 2050 climate neutrality objective, […]
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Oct 2021
Policy & government
EPA - Management Order - NSW Environment and Heritage
NSW EPA · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
We're supporting all UK Quaker Oat growers - PepsiCo UK
PepsiCo UK stories · 20 Oct 2021
Council news
Our Council Plan 2021 23 - eastdevon.gov.uk
East Devon Council · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
The Felix Project Terms & Conditions - FareShare
The Felix Project · 20 Oct 2021
Council news
3sixty Citizen - Penalty Charge Notice search - parking.fife.gov.uk
Fife Council · 20 Oct 2021
Industry news
Expectation Management on route to COP26
Dr. Adam Read (Suez UK’s External Affairs Director and President of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) reflects on his journey to COP26 and why we must raise our expectations in terms of commitment and activity on decarbonisation
Aldersgate Group · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
The o2, Bywaters and the POD
Bywaters offers waste management services to the o2 Arena, one of Londons most notable multi-purpose spaces. The o2 Arena is home to 20,000 capacity arena, indoor theatre, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars, and restaurants. To help keep the o2 arena environment clean and to significantly decrease waste container movement, Bywaters installed eight pods. The pos…
Bywaters · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
Imperial London Hotels and the Pod compactor
Bywaters have gained an intimate understanding of Imperial London Hotels’ waste requirements, and with this insight we were able to suggest an innovation that has revolutionised waste management at Imperial Hotel: the Pod.
Bywaters · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
Net Zero Strategy response from the REA
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Oct 2021
Council news
Apply for free school meals - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
£295m in Net Zero plan for food waste collections
The government said yesterday (19 October) it will be “bringing forward £295 million” of funding to all English councils to “prepare to implement free separate food collections for all households from 2025”. However, the exact timing rollout of this funding is unclear, as the consultations currently propose mandatory food waste collections to commence from 2023. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
Pandemic sees councils spend £173m more on waste
Local authorities in England spent £173 million more than planned in the 2020/21 financial year on waste collection and disposal, a report published today (19 October) has found. This means councils spent more on waste collection than any other neighbourhood service during the pandemic. The report from the Institute for Government and the Charted Institute … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2021
Industry news
COP26: Why it matters for business
The post COP26: Why it matters for business appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 19 Oct 2021