Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Total Maximum Daily Load process - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 5 Nov 2023 Council news Councillor Max McLoughlin - Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Solihull Council · 4 Nov 2023 Council news Planning Register - bridgend.gov.uk Bridgend Council · 4 Nov 2023 Global Research Project EnEWA: Looking for Recyclable Paper in Mixed Waste The members of the German initiative – Universität Siegen, RWTH Aachen University, Leipa Group, Propakma, Tomra and Stadler – are developing a solution for recovering and recycling paper from the lightweight packaging, residual waste and commercial waste streams. According to Statista, the global production of paper and cardboard totals more than 400 million metric tons […] Global Recycling · 4 Nov 2023 Council news Application forms - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 4 Nov 2023 Council news Digital Recycling Centres Booking System - MyAngus Angus Council · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Live Labs 2 - themes and projects - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 3 Nov 2023 Council news Tree enquiries and online map - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government National Security Act and Public Order Act codes of practice Three consultations on revised codes of practice issued under policing, national security and counter terrorism acts. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Cambridge Network – Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials Alexandra French, an experienced chemist with a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, has joined Xampla to lead it through the next phase of growth. Xampla news · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Packaging News – Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials The post Packaging News – Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Timberpak joins forces with Pearce Recycling Company Timberpak Ltd has acquired a 50% share in the holding of St Albans based recycling firm, Pearce Recycling Company Ltd. Wood Recyclers Association · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Sweepstakes, Offerings, and Promotions - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news WRA welcomes launch of RPS 291 The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) welcomed the launch of a new regulatory position statement for waste wood on Thursday, 2nd November. The statement was developed in consultation with the Environment Agency and is expected to make it easier for the industry to meet regulatory requirements while ensuring compliance. RPS 291 allows, in the short term,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Esken Renewables to be sold for £107m Esken has announced that it has agreed to sell its waste wood biomass supply company, Esken Renewables, for £107 million to infrastructure fund Pioneer Balmoral UK. The move comes just 18 months after Esken changed the name of its subsidiary from Stobart Energy (see letsrecycle.com story). In February, Esken also announced that Esken Renewables is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government Industrial Injuries Advisory Council public meetings These documents record the discussions at Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) public meetings and list the delegates who attended. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE DL Adrian Johns served for 35 years in the Royal Navy specialising as a helicopter pilot and flying instructor but also commanding 5 times at sea in ships ranging from a minesweeper to HMS OCEAN, Britain’s largest warship at the time. He was Head of the Fleet Air Arm for 5 years and retired from the Navy in the rank of Vice-Admiral as Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command in 2008. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Timberpak ‘expands portfolio’ with 50% stake in Pearce Recycling Wood recycling specialist Timberpak has acquired a 50% stake in Hertfordshire-based commercial waste company Pearce Recycling Company Ltd. The deal was finalised on Wednesday, 1 November, and sees Timberpak broaden its recycling portfolio to include the processing of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal. Pearce Recycling Company Ltd specialises in office waste collections and operates … … letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news New BPF seminar to explore AI and the plastics industry The inaugural British Plastics Federation ‘Plastics and AI’ event is on 16th November 2023. This half-day online event will provide an in-depth exploration of how developments in artificial intelligence will influence the plastics industry in various ways, from improving manufacturing to waste management. The event is being chaired by BPF President Nigel Flowers, who is... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS optimistic about Irish Biomethane Strategy MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS optimistic about Irish Biomethane Strategy By Matt Hale. International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Despite recent reports that the Irish Government’s Biomethane Strategy has been delayed until the end of the year1, HRS Heat Exchangers remain hopeful that this important policy document will provide the impetus needed to… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Agency softens hazardous wood stance with fresh RPS The Environment Agency has released a fresh one-year regulatory position statement (RPS) governing the treatment of hazardous wood, allowing the movement of ‘amber’ items under a transfer note. On 1 September 2023, after the removal of a previous RPS, the Agency outlined that ten waste wood items from pre-2007 buildings can no longer be processed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government Charity Commission advice on how to help civilians impacted by the Israel-Gaza conflict Charity regulator urges people to give support via existing, regulated charities. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2023 Global Ecomondo 2023 The 26th edition of the international Italian trade fair on technologies for the circular economy, to be held from 7th to 10th November 2023 at Rimi­ni Expo Center, has announced full capacity already in April. According to the organizer Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), this year’s Ecomondo is the first edition occupying the entire trade fairgrounds. […] Global Recycling · 3 Nov 2023 Global Eco Expo Asia 2023 Concludes Successfully with High Degree of International Participation Eco Expo Asia 2023 was held in Hong Kong from 26 – 29 October, with some 12,000 visitors from 112 countries and regions as well as over 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions making their way to the AsiaWorld-Expo to explore the latest technologies in tackling the ongoing climate crisis. International participation was also […] Global Recycling · 3 Nov 2023 Global Paper Division: Paper Recyclers Should Embrace AI and Consider Carbon Credits The importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and carbon credits in the future of the paper recycling sector were highlighted to the Paper Division session at the BIR World Recycling Convention in Abu Dhabi on 24 October. Ranjit Baxi, Managing Director of J&H Sales International in the UK and founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation, […] Global Recycling · 3 Nov 2023 Global International Environment Council: BIR Develops EPR Position and Reinforces its Case for the Environmental Benefits of Recycling The Bureau of International Recycling is formulating a new policy position on extended producer responsibility (EPR) and started the process of issuing a new report on the environmental benefits of recycling, the organisation’s World Recycling Convention in Abu Dhabi has been told. Speaking to the International Environment Council on 23 October, the Trade & Environment […] Global Recycling · 3 Nov 2023 Council news Camden Business and Employment Bulletin - Camden Council Camden Council · 3 Nov 2023 Industry news Article – Food for thought: 4 ways to drive a more circular food system in London - ReLondon ReLondon · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres in UK first More homes and businesses to benefit from cleaner, low-cost heating - thanks to almost £65 million in government support for 5 green energy projects. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2023 Policy & government Prime Minister's speech at the AI Safety Summit: 2 November 2023 Prime Minister's speech at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park on 2 November 2023. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Global De basura cero a cero emisiones en la semana del clima América Latina y foro de ministros Durante la semana del 20 de noviembre se desarrolló en Ciudad de Panamá la semana del clima y el foro de ministros y ministras de medio ambiente de América Latina […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Pumpkin Recipes: Pumpkin gnocchi The post Pumpkin Recipes: Pumpkin gnocchi appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 2 Nov 2023 Council news What can I Recycle? - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Merthyr Tydfil Council · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Somerset company create eye-catching spooky Halloween skip A waste removal and skip hire company located in Bridgwater, Somerset, has captured the attention of locals this week with a spooky-looking skip placed outside their offices. Roberts Waste has been decorating skips for special occasions since 2022, and their recent Halloween edition is being hailed as their best yet. The design for the skip... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Nov 2023 Global Guest Blog: #ISWA2023 Day 2 Recap ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Background | ADBA National Conference 2023 AD – the imperative for resource resilience A General Election is looming and, frighteningly, the calls for Not Zero are growing louder, even as the world reels from the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change. While Net Zero is legislated for, legislation can be reversed. The argument goes that “we can’t afford net zero because… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Phase Three #FoilFriday resources The post Phase Three #FoilFriday resources appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Somerset to tag bins with ‘fire risk’ warning Somerset council and its collections contractor Suez recycling and recovery UK have added fire safety tags to the bright blue recycling bags of residents in Somerset to raise awareness about the dangers of including certain fire-starting items, such as camping gas canisters, in their recycling. The tags, which emphasise the risks associated with flammable items, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Largest waste companies feature on NHS ‘sustainable waste’ framework The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has unveiled its ‘Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management’ framework agreement 2023-2025. This agreement is a collaborative effort between NHS Shared Business Services and NHS trusts in Bolton, Greater Manchester and Pennine Care across Manchester and Derby. The tender seeks to give NHS organisations and the public sector access … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Phase Three #FoilFriday Welsh language resources The post Phase Three #FoilFriday Welsh language resources appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 2 Nov 2023