Recycling news: 2023

Industry news REview23, the REA’s annual state of the industry report, shows growth of renewables sector, but much further to go REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news RECHARGE UK Chair sets out plan to speed up EV transition REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Gemma: flying high as a space scientist The career of our chief scientist of space weather was literally written in the stars. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Upcoming Autumn Webinars The post Upcoming Autumn Webinars appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Youth vaping: call for evidence A call for evidence seeking information on a range of themes about children and vaping (using an e-cigarette) to inform evidence-based policy decisions. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Global Beyond growth dialogue with the European Commission: an exercise in “diplomatic debunking” On the occasion of the major European Parliament Beyond Growth Conference in May 2023, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) brought together thinkers Timothée Parrique, Kate Raworth, and Vincent Liegey, as well as representatives of organisations such as Friends of the Earth Europe, the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, and the European Youth Forum. In collaboration, we wrote an open letter to the… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Environment Agency launches consultation on shipment fees The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation today (4 October) on plans to increase charges for regulating notified waste shipments under the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations (2007). Notified waste involves the movements of certain wastes to certain destinations which are subject to stricter notification controls (see: Importing and exporting waste). The Agency announced… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Online Advertising Technology and Competition A POSTnote looking at online advertising technologies, competition challenges, and potential technological approaches to address these issues. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government UKEF backs new funding package for Yorkshire business developing sustainable polymer systems Rosehill Polymers Group has finalised a multi-million-pound deal with Virgin Money and UK Export Finance (UKEF) – the UK’s export credit agency – to complete a refinancing and management buyout of the business and support its worldwide growth ambitions. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Renewi ponders exit from UK municipal market Renewi published a trading update today (4 October) for the six-month period to 30 September 2023, where it said its UK operations “performed slightly ahead of expectations”, amid a “strategic evaluation” of its UK business. In response to a planned takeover offer from Macquarie last week (see letsrecycle.com story), Renewi set out its reasonings for why … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2023 Council news Give your costume a new lease of life at the Halloween Swap Shop - Derry City & Strabane District Council Derry City and Strabane Council · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Altilium partners with ABB to revolutionise EV battery recycling and pave the way for a cleaner transport future We have joined forces with ABB, a global technology leader, to electrify our battery recycling process, pioneering the integration of automation, electrification and digital technologies. This collaboration addresses the pressing need for domestic, low carbon, sustainable battery materials in the UK and Europe, giving the region industrial resilience. Our new partnership is driving innovation a… Altilium news · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Sign up for the Waste Nothing Challenge! The post Sign up for the Waste Nothing Challenge! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Biffa’s Taunton MRF ‘structurally unsafe’ after fire A fire which broke out yesterday at Biffa’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Taunton has led the facility to be deemed “structurally unsafe”, according to Somerset council. The fire service was called to the scene at around 03:00 yesterday (3 October) with around 60 firefighters in attendance. As of today at 8:42 AM, the fire … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Environment Agency consults on updating charges for international waste shipments Environment Agency launches consultation on updating charges for regulating notified international waste shipments GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Working Together to Increase Local Access to Bikes; Case Study Circular Communities Scotland's Affordable Access to Bikes Project is proud to present a new case study 'Working Together to Increase Local Access to Bikes'. This case study showcases our member West Lothian Bike Library working together with West Lothian Council, to reduce waste and increase local access to bikes. West Lothian Bike Library is a [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Defra seeks head of EPR scheme administrator Defra has begun the process of hiring someone to head the UK’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme administrator. The job advert for a temporary role lasting between 12-24 months was published yesterday (3 October). It outlines that the successful candidate will “own” the design and establishment of the new scheme administrator, with an annual salary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2023 Global #MeetTheTeam – Lauriane Veillard It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (04/10/23) With news on: Suez UK rolls out defibrillators across sites nationwide; Geminor reaches milestone of 100 employees; DDRS solution ‘must avoid unnecessary cost and manual labour’; UKVIA to launch vape recycling info hub; and, Axil announces EcoVadis silver standard. Suez UK rolls out defibrillators across sites nationwide Suez UK has announced that it has expanded … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Mr D Warburton v Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police: 3306357/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Miss J Akthar v Mibelle Ltd: 3309059/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2023 Global Europe needs a Nature Restoration Law fit for purpose, urge 200 NGOs In recent months, the call for an impactful Nature Restoration Law received unprecedented support from more than one million citizens, businesses, scientists, and multiple other stakeholders […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Renewi plc Capital Markets Day - Renewi Renewi · 4 Oct 2023 Council news northdevon - northdevon.gov.uk North Devon Council · 4 Oct 2023 Council news - 1 - Fenland Citizen - 4 October 2023 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 AND THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLAN - fenland.gov.uk Fenland Council · 4 Oct 2023 Global International Finance Corporation (IFC) Invests in new Brazilian Fund IFC – a member of the World Bank – invested up to 780 million Brazilian Real (equivalent to circa 150 million US-Dollar) in a new infrastructure debt fund managed by Pátria Investimentos Ltda., a leading independent investment firm in Latin America. The goal is to help enhance Brazil’s competitiveness by supporting critical infrastructure investments while […] Global Recycling · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Why buy when you can borrow? - Library of Things Library of Things · 4 Oct 2023 Council news Sign up to our e-newsletter - surreyheath.gov.uk Surrey Heath Council · 4 Oct 2023 Council news Repairs and maintenance - London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham Council · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Criteria for Classification - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 4 Oct 2023 Policy & government Danish surveys on chemicals in consumer products - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 4 Oct 2023 Industry news Jessica Alexander Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at NBF Gala Dinner The National Bed Federation (NBF) presented Jessica Alexander, whose career with the trade association spans 37 years, with a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bed Show Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 26 September 2023. This recognition commemorates her exceptional contributions to the organisation and 17 years of outstanding service as its executive director. […] National Bed Federation · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news Costa Coffee Club - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news GRS Fleet Graphics acquires vehicle graphic design company EPIC EPIC Media Group, a vehicle graphic design company has announced it has been acquired by GRS Fleet Graphics, part of Tosca Capital Group. Founded in 2003, EPIC Media Group has been a partner for over 200 companies and local authorities, assisting them in branding their vehicle fleets. The founders of EPIC, Kevin and Lynda Murton, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news Statement from ADBA ADBA e-mailed its members the following statement on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023. If you have questions or comments, you are welcome to direct them to Flávio Ascenco, Technical Support Manager at ADBA, at flavio.ascenco@adbioresources.org and +44 (0) 20 8434 2742. Dear ADBA members, We were very concerned to hear of the explosion at the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Oct 2023 Policy & government Transportation of GMO - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news Biffa’s research highlights sustainability challenges in construction Findings of research commissioned by Biffa has shown that sustainability is a priority for most large construction businesses surveyed, but the sector still faces challenges. Conducted by the YouGov Analysis Institute, the research surveyed over 1000 UK business decision makers in a bid to explore attitudes towards and engagements with the circular economy. It ran … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news RECOUP Announces 2023 Awards Winners The post RECOUP Announces 2023 Awards Winners appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news 12 luminaires from the future Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony selects a dozen exemplars of low impact lighting which challenge the current take-make-waste norms […] Recolight · 3 Oct 2023 Industry news Essex to extend landfill deals and relaunch waste tender in January Essex county council has announced plans to extend its existing landfill contracts by a further 12 months and begin tendering for a new residual waste treatment contract in January 2024. In a statement yesterday (2 October), the council said it will seek permission to extend its current residual waste disposal contracts by a year, to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2023