Recycling news: 2022

Global FEAD supports the implementation of a Critical Raw Materials Law in the EU RETEMA – 19 September 2022 – The European Association of Waste Managers, FEAD, welcomes commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement on the launch of a Critical Raw Materials Act. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Sept 2022 Industry news Remembering the Queen’s commitment to our planet In memory of The Queen’s 96 years on earth, we remember her commitment to our planet and the impact she has had. Bywaters · 19 Sept 2022 Global Global Zero Waste Cities Summit Postponement While we have been working hard to organize this, urgent unforeseen events that we need to address impede us from pushing through with the Summit this year. To ensure the quality of content and participation from all concerned, we are moving the virtual event to 2023. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 19 Sept 2022 Council news Business Rates Reliefs - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 18 Sept 2022 Research & science Deoxygenative Suzuki-Miyaura Arylation of Tertiary Alcohols - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 18 Sept 2022 Council news Report a breach of planning control - South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council · 18 Sept 2022 Global Member story: China Zero Waste Alliance In fact, China is the world's largest producer of plastic. In 2019, there was approximately 63000 kt of plastic waste, including more than 20000 kt of single-use plastic products such as plastic bags, agricultural film, packaging materials, bottles, and launch boxes¹. Simultaneously, with the rapid growth of express delivery services since the 2010s, China's waste […] Break Free From Plastic · 18 Sept 2022 Industry news Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Sept 2022 Industry news The future of Greenpeace’s ships Greenpeace is making plans for a new, green ship that’ll boost our campaigns and cut our fossil fuel use. Here’s what you need to know. Greenpeace UK · 17 Sept 2022 Global For the Fifth Year in a row, Break Free From Plastic marks World Cleanup Day by holding companies accountable for plastic pollution Manila, Philippines (17 September 2022) - Today, on World Cleanup Day, Break Free From Plastic members are harnessing the power of citizen science and community action to hold corporate polluters accountable for the plastic pollution crisis they have created. The global #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement unites thousands of environmental groups around the world to end plastic pollution […] Break Free From Plastic · 17 Sept 2022 Industry news Explore Isle of Wight Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 16 Sept 2022 Global Critical raw materials, recyclers applaud the announcement of the EU strategy Ricicla News – 16 September 2022 – “The demand for batteries containing metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, among others, will be multiplied by 14 by 2030 – recalled Peter Kurth, president of FEAD, the European Association of Waste Management – waste management companies allow the transition to a circular economy by producing resources and energy that can […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Councils move collections due to funeral of the Queen Many councils across the UK have announced changes to their kerbside collections, with a large number also to close household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in light of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on 19 September. With the government announcing a national bank holiday for the day of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday, local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news You’re not imagining it – there really were a lot of climate disasters this summer Sometimes climate change seems far away, then we’re hit with heatwaves, droughts, floods and fires. 2022’s summer of disasters broke records worldwide. Greenpeace UK · 16 Sept 2022 Council news Curriculum - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news SUEZ owners deciding over whether to bid for Suez UK A decision on who will be the next owner of Suez recycling and recovery UK is expected in the second half of September. Currently, Suez UK is owned by Veolia but operates as a standalone business. The Competition and Markets Authority has ruled out any involvement by Veolia in Suez UK’s operations and has ordered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news CHEM Trust’s fringe event on chemical pollution at the Autumn Labour Party Conference CHEM Trust will be hosting a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference. ‘The chemical pollution crisis: is the UK’s post-Brexit regulation of chemicals fit for purpose?’ This will be held in partnership with SERA, (Labour’s Environment Campaign), Breast Cancer UK and Wildlife and Countryside Link. The event will be an opportunity to highlight the problem […] CHEM Trust · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news ISO publishes standard on gas analysis ISO published the international standard “ISO/TS 2610:2022 : Analysis of natural gas. Biomethane. Determination of amines content” . It was developed in response to biomethane specifications, such as EN 16723, to specify a method to detect amines content and concentration in biomethane. In the process of biogas upgrading into biomethane, alkanolamines are used for removing… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Wales’ support for reuse highlighted at RWM Dr Andy Rees OBE, head of waste strategy at the Welsh government, has outlined the steps Wales is taking towards achieving a circular economy, including greater support for reuse and repair hubs. The Welsh government’s goal is to support 80 reuse and repair hubs in town centres, Dr Rees said during a session at RWM … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news First of its Kind Hybrid Vehicle reduces CO2 Emissions by 98% National food waste recycling business, will be unveiling a first-of-its-kind hybrid vehicle at RWM & Letsrecycle Live this September in Birmingham. This innovative vehicle replaces fossil diesel fuel with a novel blend of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and hydrogen gas, resulting in a 98.6% reduction in CO2 emissions*. Keenan Recycling will use the vehicle to collect food […] Keenan Recycling · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Concerns grow over Standard Rules shakeup The recycling and waste management sector has been given additional time by the Environment Agency to submit its response to the consultation on proposed amendments to Standard Rules for waste operations. The extension comes as many in the sector have some concerns about the implications of the new standard rules system which could require implementation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Policy & government Local authority green belt statistics for England: 2021 to 2022 Statistics on land designated as Green Belt in England by local authority. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Steve Ager - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Altilium Metals Receives Funding To Improve Climate Friendliness and Commercial Value of its Process to Recycle End-of-Life Lithium-ion Batteries We are pleased to announce we will receive funding from Innovate UK, the United Kingdom's innovation agency for an 18-month program driving forward the efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of our proprietary recycling process, focused on: Utilising novel ultrasonic leaching methods to accelerate leaching, while reducing operational costs Pioneering environmental-friendliness, using natu… Altilium news · 16 Sept 2022 Council news Grounds Maintenance - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 15 Sept 2022 Council news Stray Dogs - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 15 Sept 2022 Global Third Event Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! EXPRA · 15 Sept 2022 Global Second Event Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! EXPRA · 15 Sept 2022 Global First Event Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! EXPRA · 15 Sept 2022 Council news Visit us - rbkc.gov.uk Kensington and Chelsea Council · 15 Sept 2022 Global Press release: European Parliament votes shows a new long-term EU approach on energy takes shape, but will it pass the test of time? In the midst of an energy crisis that has prompted a series of temporary measures to replace Russian gas and limit price increases, the European Parliament adopted yesterday its position on 2 pieces of legislation that are key to the future of Europe’s energy independence, and its longer-term perspectives for decarbonisation. Formally the revision of […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news UK chemical management: what’s happening and why it matters. Although not always obvious, how we use and manage chemicals has a major role to play in our planet’s future. Here’s why. Fidra · 15 Sept 2022 Global Zero Waste Youth Negros Oriental, Philippines Zero Waste Youth Negros Oriental, in the Philippines, are leading the way to zero waste not only for their peers but also for academic institutions. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Sept 2022 Global Why Burning Plastic Won’t Solve the Plastic Crisis UK Without Incineration Network (UKWIN) has reached 123,295 signatures calling for an incineration moratorium. Help them get it over 125,000! GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Andusia strikes RDF deal with Norfolk skip firm Andusia and Norfolk-based skip hire company PSH Environmental have partnered to send 14,000 tonnes of RDF to energy recovery plants in the Netherlands. PSH Environmental offers skip hire collections across Norwich, and processes non-recyclable waste into RDF. Under the two-year deal with Andusia, the RDF will now be sent to plants in the Netherlands, a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Ofgem updates on the GGSS and NDRHI Here at ADBA, strong relationships with government and regulators are crucial to supporting members and ensuring their interests are represented. This includes a quarterly meeting with Ofgem and last week ADBA met with the Regulator to discuss industry matters. During the meeting, Ofgem provided some important on the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) and the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news 30% higher carbon emissions produced by deforestation than climate change The Atlantic Rainforest’s carbon storage capacity has been affected by deforestation due to human activity – with carbon emissions worse than those produced by climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2022 Global A Historic Leap in the Fight Against Waste Colonialism Ocean Conservancy commits to working with GAIA Network to address damages done to impacted communities September 14, 2022 – Today the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) in the Asia […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news IKEA Kitchen Planner - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Case formers - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 15 Sept 2022