Recycling news: 2023

Industry news AD & Bioresources News – Winter 2023-2024 The latest edition of AD & Bioresources News is now available, featuring: The Biomass Strategy DSEAR R&D and digestate Biogas market forecasts Astrazeneca …and more! Click to expand to full-screen. Click to download the file to your device. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr D Gibbs v Bristow Helicopters Ltd: 4103088/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (01/11/23) With news on: Grimsby community recycling centre transforms for Halloween; Over 10,000 residents respond to Essex’s recycling consultation; UKCM highlights refurbishment results; and, Lockham Recycling expands its vehicle fleet. Grimsby community recycling centre transforms for Halloween The Grimsby Community Recycling Centre underwent a “spine-tingling transformation” for Halloween, and the co… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Sustainable lights win L Prize Three prototype luminaires with strong sustainable credentials have been awarded a share of £1.65 million in the US Government’s L […] Recolight · 1 Nov 2023 Global Japan: PET Bottles Produced with Bio-Based Materials Finland-based company Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin made with renewable “Neste RE” on a commercial scale. This material is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made entirely from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues (for example, used cooking oil) […] Global Recycling · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr S Blair v One Subsea UK Ltd: 4104920/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Mr D Jenkins v Perkins Engines Company Ltd: 3311627/2021 and 3306968/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Chapel Street, Tavistock - West Devon Borough Council West Devon Council · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Jonathan Rush | ‘We want data from manufacturers’ Jonathan Rush, director of Hoare Lea, talks to Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony about his practice’s need for data […] Recolight · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Decision - Prior Consent Notice Served - M&S Woking - Woking Borough Council Woking Council · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Quaker Oats switches to new paper packaging for porridge pots - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 1 Nov 2023 Industry news Modern Slavery Statement 2023 - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 1 Nov 2023 Research & science Deep Learning: Foundations and Concepts - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government Consumers, Competition and Artificial Intelligence A keynote speech delivered by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, to the AI Fringe Hub. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Policy & government ESFA Update: 1 November 2023 ESFA Update contains the latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2023 Council news Councillor Harry Boparai - Spelthorne Borough Council Spelthorne Council · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news QR Codes – What’s the difference? Polytag is transforming the QR code landscape by offering unique, future-proof solutions that extend beyond traditional barcode functionality. Our GS1 Digital Link QR Codes not only streamline inventory management for stockists but also enhance consumer engagement by providing essential recycling information. This commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart, driving the evolution … Polytag news · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Proving Services - Telephone Answering Script - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 31 Oct 2023 Council news Councillor Tony Burrell - Spelthorne Borough Council Spelthorne Council · 31 Oct 2023 Global BFFP Members React to EMF's Global Commitment 2023 Report on Corporate Plastic Use On October 31st, 2023 The Ellen MacArthur Foundation released The Global Commitment 2023 Report, determining what progress (if any) the top Fast-Moving Consumer Good brands–or top plastic polluters–are making on plastic packaging. Here are our members' reactions: Greenpeace Story of Stuff Defend our Health Plastic Pollution Coalition Oceana Check out our Twitter/X thread Break Free From Plastic · 31 Oct 2023 Council news images/brand/logo.png - Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills Council · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news 5 ways to use your leftover Halloween pumpkins A shocking 15 million pumpkins are wasted in the UK each year after Halloween. Here are 5 ways to use your leftover Halloween pumpkins and fight food waste in a creative way. City Harvest London · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news West Lothian Foodbank – Spotlight on the Community Our Community Engagement Officer, Lisa Heffernan recently met with Kathleen Neilly who is the manager of the West Lothian Foodbank for a tour of the head office in Bathgate. Levenseat originally helped the West Lothian Foodbank with sponsorship in 2017 when they had ran out of money, in doing so Levenseat became one of the […] Levenseat · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news HWRCs at risk of closure amid ban on DIY waste charges According to a survey by the Local Government Association (LGA), councils being banned from charging households to dispose of DIY waste at recycling centres could result in the closure of some HWRCs and reduced operating hours in certain council areas. In June, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced that households would no longer be required to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Control Engineer (m-w-d) About Worn Again Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Worn Again Technologies news · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news WHSmith rolls out book buy-back programme at high street stores WHSmith has launched an innovative book buy-back scheme within its UK high street stores, providing customers with the opportunity to swap their used books for WHSmith eGift cards and promoting circularity within the publishing industry. edie — Circular Economy tag · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Position Statement:- The Aluminium Can Production and Recycling Industry Position re: Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) 31 October 2023 Position Statement:- The Aluminium Can Production and Recycling Industry Position re: Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) Aluminium drinks cans are a real success story for the circular economy; not only are they completely recyclable but they are widely recycled, with the industry achieving an impressive and market-leading UK recycling rate of 82%. Our […] Alupro · 31 Oct 2023 Policy & government Mr R Stackhouse v TNT UK Ltd and others: 1306541/2019 and 1300172/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2023 Policy & government Miss R Drew v The Co-operative Group Ltd: 4105899/2022 and 4101052/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2023 Policy & government M De Jong v Dine Murrayfield Ltd: 4103849/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Our environments natural salt cycle is being altered by human activities A recent study led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal reveals that human actions are disrupting the natural salt cycle globally, potentially jeopardising ecosystems and human well-being. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Ecological sustainability for the future of all life on Earth The Born Free Foundation’s Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg and Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, say that ecological sustainability is an essential element for the future of all life on Earth. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Oct 2023 Global A message of solidarity for Gaza from the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement Break Free From Plastic adds its voice to those calling for peace and an immediate ceasefire to end the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine, which has resulted in the tragic loss of thousands of innocent lives. As a global movement committed to protecting people and the planet from environmental harm and pollution, we condemn […] Break Free From Plastic · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Sainsbury’s introduces ‘crownless’ pineapples to cut food waste Retail chain, Sainsburys has announced it is to sell pineapples without their crowns as part of its work to reduce food related waste. Starting from tomorrow (1 November), Sainsburys is thought to be the first major supermarket to offer crownless pineapples, which are traditional pineapples with the green leaves (the crown) removed. The crowns will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Sharing Library Impact Survey Report Share and Repair Network Scotland 'Sharing Library Impact Survey Report' Circular Communities Scotland · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news Recyclables in residual waste ‘costing Devon £3.6 million’ Recyclable waste being placed into residual bins has cost Devon over £3.6 million estimates a report for 2022/23, which went before the Devon Authorities Strategic Waste Committee this month. The waste committee is the waste disposal authority for waste collection authorities across the county, including East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2023 Policy & government Letters and medicine recalls sent to healthcare professionals in September 2023 A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices, and information about the publication of two recent Device Safety Information pages. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2023 Policy & government Installing temporary buildings on school sites with RAAC Guidance on installing temporary buildings on school sites affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2023 Global Waste at Galapagos: How to Keep the Islands Clean The Galapagos archipelago is composed of 127 islands, islets and rocks. In 1959, 97 percent of the total emerged surface was appointed National Park. In 2001 the islands were declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. But in 2018, the German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau described the archipelago as a “paradise in need”: Galapagos is confronted […] Global Recycling · 31 Oct 2023 Industry news New Green Science Policy Map: Wildlife Polluted by Flame Retardants on Massive Scale New map by Green Science Policy shows how chemical flame retardants are impacting wildlife across the globe. Fidra · 31 Oct 2023