Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Rishi Sunak’s Alan Partridge moment an attempt to drive public to distraction
Commenting on the transport announcements from both the prime minister and the transport secretary over the weekend and in today’s speech, Greenpeace UK’s policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “Talking about potholes and speed limits after 13 years in government is more Alan Partridge than big-vision politics. And coming from a prime minister who likes […]
Greenpeace UK · 2 Oct 2023
Policy & government
M30 9PJ, Manchester Recycling Limited: environmental permit refused - EPR/WE2418AB/A001
The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a Waste Management facility at Fisher Brothers Recycling Centre, Lansdowne Road, Monton, Eccles, Manchester.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
HWRCs ‘at risk of closure’ if DIY waste charges removed
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) are “at risk of closure” if the government bans councils from being able to charge households to leave DIY waste. The association published the results of a “snapshot survey” it ran with the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO), which … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
Skip hire boss ordered to pay nearly £110,000 for ‘illegal waste activities’
The Environment Agency has announced that a director and his Worcestershire-based waste company have been ordered to pay nearly £110,000 for “illegal waste activities” at their site between September 2018 and November 2019. The Agency’s statement on Friday (29 September) explained that Gary Shorthouse and G R Shorthouse Ltd admitted unlawfully storing, treating and disposing … Read More The pos…
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2023
Policy & government
ESM2066 - Agency and temporary workers: agency legislation - provisions from 6 April 2014: supervision, direction or control example - operative at recycling plant
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
Landfill tax receipts ‘continue downward trend’ in 2022/23
Statistics published by HMRC on Friday (29 September) have shown that landfill tax receipts fell by 6% in the 2022/23 financial year to £626 million. The data also showed that 22.35 million tonnes of landfill tax tonnage was declared in the financial year, a 2% (421,000 tonne) drop year-on-year. Introduced in 1996, the tax is … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2023
Council news
01362 656355 E-mail: sue.hammond@breckland.gov.uk Date - Breckland Council
Breckland Council · 2 Oct 2023
Research & science
Emergence and Dynamics of Circular Economy Ecosystem - research.chalmers.se
Chalmers University of Technology News · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
Great news for Halloween fans – pumpkins will be larger this year - Tesco PLC
Tesco PLC newsroom · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
M&G Investments backs $140m funding in 'purpose-led' biotech business - environmental-finance.com
Environmental Finance · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
BBIA calls for Gov to phase out fossil carbon from chemical industry - bbia.org.uk
BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 2 Oct 2023
Council news
Saturday Surgery for Residents of Cleadon Park and Harton Moor - South Tyneside Council
South Tyneside Council · 2 Oct 2023
Global
Insufficient Infrastructure: Business Opportunities in Pakistan
Industry experts believe that the pressure to invest in waste treatment, recycling, and disposal will increase in the foreseeable future. That will lead to business chances. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan would generate approximately 49.6 million tons of solid waste and 4.36 billion cubic meters of domestic and industrial wastewater a year, Dr. Muhammad Khurshid, […]
Global Recycling · 2 Oct 2023
Council news
Application Number 19/00997/FUL Site Address 145 Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5DL - Worcester City Council
Worcester Council · 2 Oct 2023
Council news
Strategy, policy and performance - Havant Borough Council
Havant Council · 2 Oct 2023
Industry news
Polytag delivers on-pack QR codes with Blighty Booch Kombucha
Polytag has teamed up with Blighty Booch to revolutionize direct-to-consumer sales and engagement using unique-every-time QR codes. This partnership enables Blighty Booch to offer detailed product information, health benefits, and direct shopping links via customisable landing pages. The innovative QR code solution also provides valuable consumer insights, helping shape future marketing strateg…
Polytag news · 1 Oct 2023
Council news
Issue details - A review of the Cotswold District Local Plan housing requirement - Cotswold District Council
Cotswold Council · 1 Oct 2023
Policy & government
Application forms and procedures - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 1 Oct 2023
Industry news
Scottish wind turbine recycling and Nissan’s EV pledge: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Camden Council's ecocide declaration, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Oct 2023
Council news
Report a Food Problem - burnley.gov.uk
Burnley Council · 1 Oct 2023
Industry news
Friends of Ponders End & Durants Parks - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 1 Oct 2023
Global
The Global Textile Recycling Market
As per the latest research report published by Extrapolate, the global Textile Recycling Market is expected to grow to 9.89 billion US-Dollar by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 4.3 percent between 2023 and 2032. In 2022, it was valued at 6.45 billion US-Dollar. The growing environmental concern about waste production […]
Global Recycling · 1 Oct 2023
Industry news
New single-use plastics bans come into force in England
With the start of October, items including single-use plastic cutlery, polystyrene cups and balloon sticks are banned from sale are banned from sale and distribution in England.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Oct 2023
Council news
Resident and business parking permits - Crawley GOV
Crawley Council · 1 Oct 2023
Industry news
Soaring food poverty sees return of Harvest Festival to St Paul’s
St Paul’s Cathedral will stage its first harvest festival in years this weekend in response to soaring levels of food poverty caused by the cost-of-living crisis. The service, in partnership with City Harvest, also marks the launch of a new report by the food charity that shows producers and retailers pay over £100 million each year to throw away food that could feed the hungry.
City Harvest London · 30 Sept 2023
Industry news
Lyde Green Litter Pickers - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 30 Sept 2023
Council news
northdevon - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 30 Sept 2023
Council news
Equality Impact Assessments - EIA - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 30 Sept 2023
Council news
Animal Welfare Licences - northdevon.gov.uk
North Devon Council · 30 Sept 2023
Council news
How to comment on planning applications - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 30 Sept 2023
Global
RiPL Update: “Out of the river, into our pockets”
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Sept 2023
Industry news
Twickenham Library of Things | Why buy when you can borrow? - Library of Things
Library of Things · 30 Sept 2023
Industry news
Notpla - Notpla
Notpla news · 30 Sept 2023
Council news
Contacting the crematorium and cemeteries - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 30 Sept 2023
Policy & government
In-situ generated active substances are covered by the Biocidal Products Regulation - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 30 Sept 2023
Industry news
ClientEarth - ClientEarth
ClientEarth · 30 Sept 2023
Industry news
Keep Stoke Tidy - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 29 Sept 2023
Council news
Chief Executive and Senior Management - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 29 Sept 2023
Council news
Logon - admission.tameside.gov.uk
Tameside Council · 29 Sept 2023
Policy & government
What is the OISC?
Information providing useful details about the OISC, guidance towards immigration advice, frequently asked questions and getting the best from your adviser.
GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2023