Recycling news: 2023

Global Chemical Recycling “must complement and not compete” with Mechanical Recycling A robust defence of chemical recycling and its compatibility with mechanical recycling was set out during the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Abu Dhabi. Speaking during the Plastics session on 24 October, Carlos Monreal, Founder and Chief Executive of Plastic Energy in Spain, insisted that “chemical recycling is not in competition with […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global FEAD Warns Against Changes FEAD warns against any changes in the Waste Framework Directive that go beyond the targeted revision proposed by the European CommissionThe European Parliament’s environment committee. The European Parliament’s environment committee published at the end of September its draft report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Policy & government (1) GUNFLEET SANDS LIMITED (2) GUNFLEET SANDS II LIMITED (3) WALNEY (UK) OFFSHORE WINDFARMS LIMITED (4) ORSTED WEST OF DUDDON SANDS (UK) LIMITED v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2023] UKUT 00260 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Swami Raghavan and Judge Tracey Bowler on 26 October 2023 GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2023 Global Horizon Offers Brighter Prospects for Non-Ferrous Metals Recyclers Despite a year of recycled non-ferrous metal producer price indices in the US turning negative, the medium to longer term is much brighter, delegates at the BIR convention in Abu Dhabi were told on 24 October. The optimism came from Joe Pickard, chief economist and director of commodities at ISRI, the US recyclers’ organisation who […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global EP ITRE Vote on NZIA Recognises the Full Potential of Net-Zero Technologies and Unlocks the Contributions of the Waste-to-Energy Sector Today, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) adopted its position on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) proposal. ESWET greatly welcomes ITRE’s approach to propose a stand-alone list of net-zero technologies eligible for EU funding and regulatory perks. Fast-tracking permitting procedures will be one of the key enablers in ensuring that the […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global Scrap Sector Looks for Growth as Mills Drive to Green Steel The consequences for recyclers as the steelmaking industry looks to decarbonise in the coming decades was the major theme during BIR’s Ferrous Division session at the Abu Dhabi convention on 23 October. Guest speaker Kedar Joshi, markets manager (Asia) for Davis Index, asserted “the revolution is here and we are all part of it”. Mr […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global Shoe Recycling: Fashion for Good Launches New Pilot with Brand Partners Netherland-based organization Fashion for Good launches a new pilot with brand partners adidas, Inditex, Target and Zalando, and footwear recycling company FastFeetGrinded. The aim is to test and validate an “innovative footwear recycling process to support the uptake of recycled content in footwear, driving the change towards a more circular footwear industry”. According to Katrin […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global How the Myth of PET Bottles Downcycling Could Ruin European Efforts toward Packaging Circularity EU value chain organisations warn against “right of first refusal”. Recent calls for the introduction of a priority access to recycled plastics, known as “right of first refusal”, have been increasingly taking space in the public debate on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal (PPWR). EuRIC, PRE and FEAD alert that this provision, if […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Global EuRIC Announces Inaugural Board and Executive Committee Members for its Construction & Demolition Branch EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation is delighted to announce the newly elected Board and Executive Committee members for its Construction and Demolition Branch (ECDB). The ECDB was established in spring 2023, marking an important step towards advancing sustainable practices in the construction and demolition recycling sector. During the Branch meeting held on 19 October […] Global Recycling · 27 Oct 2023 Council news BURY MILL GATE REGENERATION FRAMEWORK - Bury Council Bury Council · 27 Oct 2023 Policy & government Maintenance SIPs - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 27 Oct 2023 Policy & government Models and tools for water quality improvement - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 27 Oct 2023 Council news Warm and welcoming places for residents - London Borough of Bexley Bexley Council · 26 Oct 2023 Council news Discretionary housing payment - apply - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Council · 26 Oct 2023 Policy & government Spills - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MPs support #StopBurningStuff initiative to combat misinformation about electric vehicles, help speed up transition REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Oct 2023 Global Vital Improvements to New Comprehensive Federal Legislation on Plastic Pollution WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) reintroduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, the most comprehensive federal legislation to address the toxic plastics crisis and protect people and the planet from corporate polluters. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 expands upon earlier versions […] Break Free From Plastic · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Pumpkin Recipes: pumpkin & dark chocolate muffins Let's prevent pumpkin waste! This delicious pumpkin and dark chocolate muffin recipe by Filippo Berio is a great way to use leftover Halloween pumpkin and turn it into a treat to share. City Harvest London · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news ESA resurrects zombie batteries this Halloween The ESA has released a new range of ghoulish graphics to warn the public of the dangers of “zombie batteries” this spooky season. The new set of graphics are part […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Executive Director Vlog – Autumn 2023 In this second instalment of the ED Vlog, listen to the ESA’s Executive Director, Jacob Hayler, provide an update and overview of recent and upcoming work conducted by the ESA. […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Defra defends consistency after errors in consultation report Just days after publishing its proposals for consistent recycling, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has had to defend its policies after errors were found in a document summarising consultation responses. Executive Summary Yesterday evening (26 October) Defra said that it had removed the Executive Summary from its report on the consultation responses … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Energy Leader Agrivert Expands with Acquisition of Chiltern Solar Limited MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Energy Leader Agrivert Expands with Acquisition of Chiltern Solar Limited Tuesday 10th October 2023 – Oxfordshire based Agrivert has acquired the entire share capital of Buckinghamshire based Chiltern Solar Limited, a provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions, from its founders, Steve & Julie Gamston. Agrivert has specialised in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Alupro activity update, October 2023 The post Alupro activity update, October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Can Makers PR Programme Update, October 2023 The post Can Makers PR Programme Update, October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Can Makers Committee meeting minutes, 19 October 2023 The post Can Makers Committee meeting minutes, 19 October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MPE Food Contact Working Group – 9,10 October 2023 The post MPE Food Contact Working Group – 9,10 October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Policy & government Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: ECHR memoranda European Convention on Human Rights memoranda relating to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2023 Policy & government Ms A Safaru v Qiagen Manchester Ltd: 2409779/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics to host educational workshop on AD biology MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics to host educational workshop on AD biology – 20 November Carbogenics, known for its pioneering work in the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) industry, is set to host an educational workshop at 9:30am on 20th November at Wasp’s Nest, The Hive, Nocton Fen Ln, Lincoln LN4 2AY. Carbogenics, with its rich history… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news LARAC hits out over fortnightly residual collections limit The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has hit out at the government over its proposal to not allow anything less frequent than fortnightly residual waste collections. The local authority officers body noted that it has been invited to respond to a consultation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Exemptions and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news LEVENSEAT SECURES CIRCA £1M GRANT TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY New jobs announced at Lathallan as Scottish Minister officially opens new MRF Recycling and waste management business Levenseat will create a total of 50 new jobs at its Lathallan advanced waste treatment facility in Polmont, near Falkirk. The announcement coincides with news that the company has received a Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund grant of £962,968 […] Levenseat · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Continued access to crucial EU-approved seed treatments and pesticides granted Following feedback from farmers and the agricultural industry, as of 24 October 2023, Defra has granted continued access to crucial plant protection products that were originally set to expire on 31 December 2023. The government’s announcement states that farmers and growers can continue to buy and use seeds treated with EU-approved treatments, and pesticides can… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Heatherwick reuses spotlights at London studio Over 90 Erco spotlights are being upgraded from halogen to LED and reused at Heatherwick Studio in London. The design […] Recolight · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Signify achieves EcoVadis Platinum Signify has achieved EcoVadis Platinum, the highest distinction in the international sustainability rating scheme. The company – the largest lighting brand in […] Recolight · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Mura Technology Opens Doors to World’s First Commercial Scale Hydro-PRT Advanced Plastic Recycling Site in Teesside, UK The post Mura Technology Opens Doors to World’s First Commercial Scale Hydro-PRT Advanced Plastic Recycling Site in Teesside, UK appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 26 Oct 2023 Global Let’s reshape EPR The post Let’s reshape EPR appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news RECOUP and PECT Announce the Launch of the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit to Tackle Single-Use Packaging Waste The post RECOUP and PECT Announce the Launch of the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit to Tackle Single-Use Packaging Waste appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 26 Oct 2023 Global Plastics manufacturers unite around a common vision to redesign the European plastics system. European plastics manufacturers have agreed a ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap to accelerate the transition to make plastics circular, drive lifecycle emissions… Plastics Europe · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news How people power is stopping deep sea mining before it starts Thanks to campaigners, activists and supporters like you worldwide, the deep sea mining industry didn’t get the green light it was expecting at talks in July. Now we need to make sure these destructive companies never get the chance to plunder our fragile ocean floor. Greenpeace UK · 26 Oct 2023