Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Mr P E Manjang v Uber Eats UK Ltd and others: 3206212/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news WEEE Compliance & more Producers of lighting equipment have an opportunity to review their WEEE scheme at the end of each year. The WEEE […] Recolight · 7 Nov 2023 Research & science Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 7 Nov 2023 Global Investing in nuclear energy is bad for the climate, NGOs say Today, EU nuclear energy stakeholders are meeting at the European Nuclear Energy Forum. The nuclear industry and certain EU countries call for more support and subsidies […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola, Nestle and Danone face legal complaint over plastics recycling claims Environmental lawyers are supporting a legal complaint in the EU intended to force consumer goods giants to change their on-pack messaging on plastic bottle recycling. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 Nov 2023 Policy & government Sellafield Ltd Annual Review of Environmental Performance 2022/23 This report provides information on the environmental impacts of Sellafield Ltd activities, monitored and assessed over the last 12 months. GOV.UK · 7 Nov 2023 Global “Cold And High” AD Technical Workshop In Alaska Top: Refugio Las Rocas, home to a pilot digester project, is located on Huanya Potosi in Las Paz, Bolivia. Photos by J. Marti-Herrero. The Cold & High Anaerobic Digestion (AD) group (CHAD) is a network of more than 25 international AD specialists spanning Arctic permafrost to the wet highlands of Scotland to the high Andes.... BioCycle · 6 Nov 2023 Global Composting Utopia In NYC “This book is about compost and hope, and the way that both are produced in experimental infrastructures in New York City …” BioCycle · 6 Nov 2023 Global Deep Dive Into Bifurcated Composting In California California Assembly Bill 1201, signed into law in October 2021, requires products that are labeled with the term “compostable” or “home compostable” be designed to be associated with the recovery of desirable organic wastes that are collected for composting and must be an acceptable compost feedstock for organic agriculture under the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Progra… BioCycle · 6 Nov 2023 Global Event: Paper & Beyond 2023 CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Nov 2023 Council news Energy Efficiency - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 6 Nov 2023 Council news Concessionary State Pension Age Permit - Stratford-on-Avon District Council Stratford-on-Avon Council · 6 Nov 2023 Global Trashy tech: Europe’s dirty secret of destroying unsold electronics Destruction of unsold electronics is rampant across Europe. Yet the European Commission remains in denial about one of the most environmentally harmful market practices and is dragging its feet on a ban in the EU’s upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Sonja Leyvraz and Bich Dao report. Fresh out of the factory, into the trash – this is the story of many of our electron… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Thank you for supporting City Harvest Festival 2023 City Harvest food charity's London-wide community has rallied with food and fundraising drives to support city Harvest Festival 2023. Thank you to all the organisations who took part and contributed to a total of 6.5 tonnes of food donated for Londoners in need. City Harvest London · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news iRecycle & Bywaters: Partners in Progress for a Greener London iRecycle and Bywaters, two leading waste management companies in London, have collaborated to provide a more sustainable and efficient waste collection service for the capital. This collaboration will enable iRecycle to focus on its strengths and core values, while Bywaters will bring its decades of experience and state-of-the-art facility to the table. Together, they are leading the charge tow… Bywaters · 6 Nov 2023 Policy & government OCTAGON GREEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’ S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2023] UKUT 00268 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Rupert Jones and Judge Guy Brannan on 06 November 2023 GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news EPA shines a spotlight on green chemistry innovations Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in the U.S., shines the spotlight on green chemistry innovations. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2023 Global Final call for a Nature Restoration Law truly fit for purpose This Thursday, the European Parliament, Council, and Commission are expected to reach an agreement on the EU Nature Restoration Law. It is their last chance to […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Reconomy acquisition adds to existing UK WEEE and batteries compliance activity Valpak by Reconomy acquires Ecosurety’s WEEE and Batteries Compliance schemes, adding to Reconomy's existing compliance capabilities. Valpak · 6 Nov 2023 Global Join the Forum and help shape a better future - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 6 Nov 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes Veridis as our Newest Gold Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (06/11/23) With news on: Keenan Recycling responds to changes to waste segregation in Wales; Levenseat has new distribution partner; Caerphilly announces re-use shop has diverted 116,000 tonnes of items from waste stream; and, Merseyside waste organisations receive donations from Kirkby Neighbourhood fund. Keenan Recycling reiterates warning ahead of to changes to waste segregation in Wales The … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2023 Council news FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (As Lead Authority for the Clwyd Pension Fund) - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Valpak acquires Ecosurety’s WEEE and battery compliance divisions Reconomy-owned Valpak has acquired Ecosurety’s waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and battery compliance divisions. Reconomy explained that the deal “broadens the Valpak offering by adding a complementary list of producers and distributors to Valpak’s existing activities”. Steve Gough, chief executive of Valpak by Reconomy, commented: “Reducing the environmental impact of waste el… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2023 Global New Method for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Researchers at Swedish Linnaeus University have developed a new way of retrieving cobalt from used lithium-ion batteries. With a liquid solvent made of readily available substances – a simple derivate of urea and acetamide – over 97 percent of the cobalt can be recovered, the university informed. The researchers see good potential for large-scale application. […] Global Recycling · 6 Nov 2023 Global 180,000 support the call for a ban on EU plastic waste trade exports Today, the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, Rethink Plastic alliance, Environmental Investigation Agency, Eko, and WeMove have published the results of their joint petition urging the European Union to ban plastic waste exports to both non-OECD and OECD countries. Over 180,000 individuals have lent their voices to support this call for an EU plastic waste export ban, to […] Break Free From Plastic · 6 Nov 2023 Policy & government Wheatfield Park, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4UP: BIR/47UC/PHI/2023/0003-0014 Midlands Region, Judge C Payne and Mr I Humphries BSc FRICS on 28 September 2023 GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Pineapple loses its crown: Sainsbury’s sells leafless version to cut waste Sainsbury’s has introduced a new version of pineapples without the crown. The leaves are often discarded by customers, resulting in up to 700 tonnes of food waste annually. Removing the crown during production will enable the leaves to be replanted in the pineapple fields or shredded and given to local farmers as animal feed. Pineapples... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Jump in clothing production ‘cancels out’ WRAPs Textile 2030 aims Resources charity WRAP has warned that a 13% increase in the production of new clothing between 2019 and 2022 has “cancelled out” any progress to reduce the carbon impact of textiles. The warning was sounded in the charity’s annual Textiles 2030 progress report on the initiative. Textiles 2030 is a voluntary agreement launched in 2021 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2023 Global EUBP Participates to a Breakfast With Environmental Attachés On 20 October, European Bioplastics supported the organisation of an informal breakfast event at the Italian Permanent Representation in Brussels that could influence the Council negotiations on the PPWR in relation to compostable plastics. The purpose of the event was to foster information sharing among environmental attachés, from various diplomatic missions, on the Italian [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Global Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Packaging Going Green to Meet Customers’ Requirements The global cosmetics market size was valued at USD 262.21 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030. One of the key factors driving the market expansion during the forecast period is the widespread increase in the adoption of skincare and [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Global European Bioplastics Debunks Scientifically Questionable Study on Compostable Plastics Last month, through a press statement, European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacted to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic. The study claimed to have analysed the toxicity of compostable plastic bags, conventional plastic bags, and other recycled plastic bags in zebrafish [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Global Members Portrait: Celanese Kevin Parker Business Director Celanese BioPolymers Solutions, Engineered Materials Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Kevin Parker, Business Director at Celanese BioPolymers Solutions, Engineered Materials, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Celanese Based in Dallas, Texas, USA, with net sales [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Global Sustainable Packaging Summit Taking place in Amsterdam on 14-15 November 2023, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will sharpen the focus on the demands and pain points revealed during last year’s ground-breaking series of discussions in Lisbon. The summit provides the platform for value chain leaders to frankly discuss strategic roadblocks and identify opportunities to align business, regulation and [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Global Leaders of Compostable Materials Value Chain Launches the Compostable by Design Platform “The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) is a cross value chain platform for collaboration and innovation in compostable materials, technologies and processes, aiming to ensure compostable materials are recycled at scale in Europe. The platform will build a robust scientific and technical evidence base to inform and engage consumers, industry and policy makers in [...] European Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2023 Council news Become a Councillor - Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk Council · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Morrisons cuts the price of festive favourites - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Meet our people - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 5 Nov 2023 Industry news Australia’s funding boost for cycling and free youth access to UK nature reserves: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, a funding boost for active transport, new records for home solar, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Nov 2023 Global A German Project: Lithium from Spent Electric Car Batteries Led by ACCUREC Recycling GmbH, an internationally active company in battery recycling, various partners – specialty chemicals company Evonik, Oeko-Institut and the IME Process Metallurgy and Recycling Institute at RWTH Aachen – are working on a research project named “EarLi” to recover high-purity lithium from recycled batteries from electric vehicles (EV). EarLi stands for extraction […] Global Recycling · 5 Nov 2023