Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Cumbria residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as well as empty aerosols and […] Alupro · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Techno-economic Analysis (m-w-d) Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again Worn Again Technologies news · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Patagonia and social impact firms launch London clothing repair centre Fashion giant Patagonia has partnered with social impact companies to launch a new clothing repair centre in London that will provide jobs for those with challenges findings employment and train them on circular economy methods. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government Toxics Cleanup - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 2 Nov 2023 Council news Non-domestic waste collections - South Hams District Council South Hams Council · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government AAIB Formal Report: Sikorsky S-92A (G-MCGY), Fatal accident, 4 March 2022 Several members of the public were subjected to high levels of downwash from the approach and landing of a search and rescue helicopter. One person suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news What is the function of the Scheme Administrator in EPR? The post What is the function of the Scheme Administrator in EPR? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government Aircraft Accident Report AAR 2/2023 - Sikorsky S-92A, G-MCGY Downwash from landing helicopter resulting in fatal injury to uninvolved person, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon, 4 March 2022. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news WRA welcomes launch of RPS 291 Following extensive discussions with the Environment Agency on behalf of industry, the Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (Thursday, November 2) welcomed the launch of a new regulatory position statement for waste wood which it says will make it more practical to meet regulatory requirements while still ensuring compliance. Wood Recyclers Association · 2 Nov 2023 Global International Network to Bring Textile Recycling Pulp to the Market Renewcell, a Swedish sustain-tech company that developed a patented process, which enables the recycling of cellulosic textile waste, has announced the launch of the CIRCULOSE Supplier Network (CSN). The group currently consists of forty-seven yarn and textile producers helping drive the circular economy forward by enabling a steady supply of CIRCULOSE to the market. The […] Global Recycling · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Everflow strengthens national reach by partnering with the UK’s biggest waste suppliers Everflow, the UK’s leading business utility provider, has expanded its waste network with the onboarding of 69 new suppliers, including industry leaders such as Biffa, B&M Waste Services and Enva. This strategic addition of new suppliers broadens Everflow’s geographic coverage across the UK. As a result, 95% of the UK is now covered by Everflow’s... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr D Foxall v Modus Recycling CIC: 1303112/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (02/11/23) With news on: Wavertree Waste announces opening of Merseyside waste washing plant; Medway introduces bins for small electricals; Greater Cambridge shared waste service backs ESA’s Take Charge campaign; and, Brighton and Hove unveils afternoon collections. Wavertree Waste announce opening of Merseyside waste washing plant Liverpool-based Wavertree Waste, part of the CCC Group, has officially ann… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news 100% recyclable claims for PET bottles are ‘misleading’, Eunomia says PET Plastic is not a circular material and therefore any claim by producers that beverage bottles are 100% recyclable could be “misleading”, according to a recently published report. The report was published on 31 October by Eunomia, in partnership with ClientEarth, ECOS (Environmental Coalition on Standards) and Zero Waste Europe. In the report, the “ambiguity” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2023 Council news WELCOME TO PROJECTS AND WORKS - Wolverhampton Council Wolverhampton Council · 2 Nov 2023 Council news Technical Note Derby City Council - Derby City Council Derby Council · 2 Nov 2023 Industry news Water Framework Directive divergence dispute: What we know so far - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 2 Nov 2023 Research & science Wundheilung mit Probiotika Bakterien - 604 - Communication - Empa Empa News · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government The Big Soil Stocktake: closing the data gap Alan Lovell, Environment Agency Chair speaks at Anthropy 2023 on the importance of closing the data gap on soil health. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Policy & government Capacity Analysis Tool A tool designed to help individuals and teams identify the skills and capacity of their organisation. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2023 Council news Fit and Proper Person Register - Mid Devon District Council Mid Devon Council · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Issue details - Herefordshire Council’s Human Resources and Workforce Strategy - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Greenpeace UK statement on the conflict in Gaza As the brutality and violence of the Middle East conflict continues unabated with the death of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians, Greenpeace calls for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and the release of all hostages and illegally detained civilians. As an organisation with a founding commitment to promoting peace and the upholding of the rights […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Employment and skills - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government UK resettlement programmes: funding instruction 2023 to 2024 Funding instruction for local authorities in support of the United Kingdom’s resettlement schemes. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news ESA: Social Value Charter Download the report ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Nov 2023 Council news images/brand/logo.png - Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills Council · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Caerphilly to launch free caddy liners trial Caerphilly county borough council will launch a 12-month trial offering free indoor food waste caddy liners to all residents from December 2023. The council says the trial will start with a six-month supply of liners delivered directly to households. Following this initial phase, the remaining six-month supply will be made available for collection at various … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news UK Government could face court over failure to implement mandatory food waste reporting requirements Campaign group Feedback has filed for a judicial review of the UK Government’s decision not to implement mandatory food waste reporting for large food and drink businesses. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Scotland set to roll out instant ban on upholstered seating to landfill The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) outlined on 1 November guidance which will ban waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDs) containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from being sent to landfill. Whilst SEPA said it is necessary to comply with the landfill ban without delay, it will not take any enforcement action in respect of any failure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news The Business Guide to Sustainable and Circular Procurement edie has launched a new business guide exploring how firms can embed circular and sustainable approaches and targets into procurement functions and contracts. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Canada’s natural resources: Supplying the world Cody Battershill, Founder and Spokesperson for CanadaAction.ca, explores how Canada’s natural resources make it the ideal supplier nation of natural resources to the world. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Macquarie ends Renewi interest as revised proposal rejected Asset management company Macquarie has said it will not be formalising its interest in Renewi, after a revised proposal worth more than £665 million was turned down. In September, Beauparc owner Macquarie said it is submitted an offer of 775 pence per Renewi share, which it said was a premium of approximately 52% and valued … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Giant octopus rises from the Thames at Parliament to demand sea-change in ocean protection An inflatable octopus larger than a double decker bus rose from the Thames this morning outside the Houses of Parliament to demand a sea-change in the UK government’s approach to ocean protection. Despite this week’s welcome news that the government will back a moratorium on deep sea mining, the government has recently stated an intention […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Office luminaire gets latest Cradle-to-Cradle cert An office luminaire has become the first Zumtobel product to receive the latest version of the Cradle to Cradle certification. […] Recolight · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Recovered spotlights go on sale Some 600 Fagerhult spotlights recovered from the renovation of a Debenhams department store in Manchester have gone on sale. The […] Recolight · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Ms E Rattray v Gas Call Services Ltd: 8000025/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Miss A M Murray v MS and RK Ltd: 4105256/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Fire Regulations and the Importance of Fire Labels in Mattresses The Furniture Recycling Group · 1 Nov 2023