Recycling news: 2023

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Global 2024 ZWE members’ goals At the end of 2023, we asked our members to set their New Year’s resolutions. What will they focus on? Which topics will be on their agenda? Reading the answers, you can bet that we won’t get bored in 2024. Many members will continue teaming up for common battles and networking within their regions. Others […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Dec 2023 Council news Proposed Lease at Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, Sheffield, S4 7WB - Sheffield City Council Sheffield Council · 20 Dec 2023 Industry news University of Plymouth state-of-the-art space to inspire the engineering and design pioneers of the future - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government PACE Code D 2017 Code of practice for the exercise by police of statutory powers to identify persons. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government National Security Act 2023 video recording code of practice The National Security Act 2023 video recording code of practice came into operation on 20 December 2023. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government About the RTFO An overview of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and how it works. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government Carbon capture, usage and storage: a vision to establish a competitive market This document sets out government’s vision for the UK CCUS sector in the 2030s. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies The government announces funding for new charging technologies, which mean families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes and save on bills. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government Sellafield Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022/23 These are the financial statements of Sellafield Ltd’s performance in the financial year 2022 to 2023. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government British CERN partner sights international growth with new financing deal A small manufacturer trusted by scientists across six continents receives new export funding. GOV.UK · 20 Dec 2023 Policy & government Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report - NYSDEC - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 19 Dec 2023 Global Comité de Ministros decidirá mañana si se aprueba planta incineradora de basura en Lautaro, Chile Se están viviendo momentos cruciales para la ciudad de Lautaro, Chile, ya que el miércoles 20 se decidirá si finalmente se autorizará la puesta en marcha de la planta de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Poland’s top court upholds solid fuel ban for Krakow - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news An end of year message from our CEO As this year draws to a close, I am delighted to reflect on what has been a very successful year for WasteAid, delivering our vision of a world without waste where people in need are empowered to recover its value. Whilst the year has not been without its challenges, I am hugely proud of all […] WasteAid · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Gerpins Lane RRC - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Scotland sets landfill tax rates for 2024/25 The Scottish Government has today (19 December) set out in its budget for 2024/25 that it will increase both the standard and lower rates of landfill tax rates. From 1 April 2024, the standard rate will rise to £103.70 per tonne and the lower rate £3.30 per tonne, “maintaining consistency with planned UK Landfill Tax … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government Flooding and health: advice for frontline responders A guide for the assessment and management of public health impacts for frontline responders. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government IP24 1HX, Whites Recycling Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/PP3902LU/A001 View the permit issued for Thetford Wastewater Treatment and Transfer Station, Norfolk under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Global Legal bullies take note: EU prepares to SLAPP back In the face of rising strategic lawsuits aiming to stifle public participation, the EU has taken a landmark step by agreeing on its first-ever law to protect individuals from SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). This groundbreaking directive, named “Daphne’s Law” after journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, seeks to safeguard freedom of expression and democracy in the EU, but h… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news 1 in 10 elderly people face food poverty in the UK 1 in 10 elderly people face food poverty in the UK. City Harvest delivers free food for 630k meals to charities supporting the elderly. City Harvest London · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news European Council offers DRS exemption if 78% collection rate achieved The European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste, including offering member states an exemption from the deposit return scheme (DRS). The general approach will serve as the council’s mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the final shape of the legislation. The outcome of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Recycle for Your Community - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government Water Withdrawal Permits And Reporting - NYSDEC - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news European assembly unites and inspires In November 30 companions, staff and trustees from Emmaus in the UK joined over 200 people from 17 different countries at the Emmaus Europe General Assembly. The Assembly, which took... Emmaus UK · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr J Hegarty v Penny Post Credit Union: 2410496/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Global Model PAYT Ordinance The NRDC and the Environmental Law Institute released their Model Ordinance Establishing a Pay-As-You-Throw Program for Residential Municipal Solid Waste in November to assist cities looking to reduce waste generation and ensure more municipal discards are recycled or composted. BioCycle · 19 Dec 2023 Global New ILSR Videos On EPA’s Community Composting Page Top: Image courtesy U.S. EPA The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) announced the release of three short videos highlighting the economic, environmental, and social benefits of community composting, created by ILSR’s Composting for Community Initiative for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To accompany the videos, EPA has created a Community Composting page with the help... The po… BioCycle · 19 Dec 2023 Global California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Update The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed a rulemaking update to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in September 2023. BioCycle · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government 9 Calder Rise, Woodsetton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1DB: BIR/00CR/OAF/2023/0007 Midlands Region, I.D. Humphries B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS and Judge C. Payne on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Council news Opening Hours - Derry City & Strabane District Council Derry City and Strabane Council · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government Quarterly reports on intergovernmental relations, 2021 to 2023 This page contains the UK government’s quarterly reports on intergovernmental relations in line with our transparency commitments. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Q3 UK Packaging Compliance Data for 2023 The Environment Agency published the Q3 2023 UK packaging data on 1st December 2023. Der Beitrag Q3 UK Packaging Compliance Data for 2023 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Q3 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2023 The Environment Agency published the Q3 2023 UK Battery data on 1st December 2023 Der Beitrag Q3 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2023 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Q3 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2023 The Environment Agency published the Q3 2023 UK WEEE data on 1st December 2023. Der Beitrag Q3 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2023 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Dec 2023 Global Plastics Europe reaction to Council PPWR vote The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is critical to accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and… Plastics Europe · 19 Dec 2023 Global Silver Linings: Advancing Packaging Laws in the EU December 18th marked a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable packaging practices in the European Union. Reloop Platform · 19 Dec 2023 Policy & government Students reminded to stay sharp to scams as new year payment approaches The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the next student loan payment date approaches in January. GOV.UK · 19 Dec 2023 Global Council position sparks hope for packaging law, NGOs call on institutions for stronger commitment to prevention and reuse in trilogues The EU environment ministers agreed on a general approach for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation today. In the context of both record levels of packaging […] European Environmental Bureau · 19 Dec 2023 Industry news Happy Holidays from all of us at Bywaters A Christmas Message to our Customers, Suppliers, Staff and all our Friends from Danny Ashton, Commercial Director, Bywaters (Leyton) Ltd. Bywaters · 19 Dec 2023 Global Members Portrait: Vegware Helen Mathieson Managing Director at Vegware. Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Helen Mathieson, Managing Director at Vegware, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Vegware Founded in Edinburgh in 2006, Vegware is a global specialist in plant-based, compostable foodservice packaging. [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Dec 2023