Recycling news: 2023

Industry news About Mondi | A Global Leader in Packaging and Paper | Mondi - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Defra outlines ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme after PM rules out ‘seven bins’ In the latest twist in a manic day of waste policy, Defra has this evening announced that the environment secretary Thérèse Coffey is to launch a scheme called ‘Simpler Recycling’, “formerly known as Consistency in Recycling”. The announcement was emailed out by Defra soon after the prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that he is scrapping … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations Security Council Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden’s speech on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council in New York on 20 September 2023, as it was delivered. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government PM speech on Net Zero: 20 September 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets out his new approach to Net Zero. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news MPE Environment Commission meeting minutes, 13th September 2023 The post MPE Environment Commission meeting minutes, 13th September 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Sunak confirms he has ‘scrapped’ plans for ‘seven bins’ The prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he has “scrapped” any plans to roll out “seven bins” to householders. The “seven bins” message was reported widely by the media to form part of Defra’s consistent recycling reforms, though this was never formally confirmed. The move was confirmed in a press conference held on Wednesday … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path to achieving target to ease the financial burden on British families UK’s over-delivery on reducing emissions provides space to take a more pragmatic, proportionate, and realistic approach to reaching net zero. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news CHEM Trust calls on President von der Leyen to support rapid publication of the REACH revision Yesterday CHEM Trust sent a letter to the President of the EU Commission calling on her to support the rapid publication of the revision of the EU’s chemical safety law, REACH. This is the text of the letter we sent: The EU needs new chemical safety rules to promote innovation towards safer chemicals, protecting people […] CHEM Trust · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government Agent update: issue 112 Get guidance from HMRC if you’re a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government What the PM’s new approach to Net Zero means for you Prime Minister Rishi Sunak explains his new approach to Net Zero. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government W Sorrie and P Sorrie v Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster): 4102744/2022 and 4102745/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news New Single-use Plastics Restrictions in England From 1st October 2023, there are additional restrictions coming into force which mean businesses must no longer supply, offer or sell certain single-use plastic items in England. Der Beitrag New Single-use Plastics Restrictions in England erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news News in brief (20/09/23) With news on: Grundon in UK wide inhaler return scheme; Levenseat launches educational initiative in partnership with Scottish Borders council; Riverridge wins Safety Award; and, Reconomy launch food and drink service in the UK. Grundon in UK wide inhaler return scheme Grundon Waste management has launched a nationwide inhaler return and recycling scheme which aims … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Sept 2023 Global CEFLEX ‘Design Check’ tool to accelerate sustainable design Online tool gives valuable guidance to designers, packaging technologists, customers and suppliers of flexible packaging – helping them collaborate and innovate throughout the design process. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government Major £9m project to reduce abandoned metal mine pollution Work to build a £9 million mine water treatment scheme that will reduce harmful metal pollution in rivers in the North East and Cumbria is nearing completion. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Rishi Sunak is playing politics with the climate – Greenpeace comment Greenpeace's response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s remarks about weakening green policies. Greenpeace UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Keep Warwick Beautiful - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Sector dismayed but ‘not surprised’ as consistency could be scrapped later With the prime minister Rishi Sunak set to confirm later today that some of the key policies in the Resources and Waste Strategy will be cancelled or postponed, two of the leading sector associations have reacted in dismay. Last night, the BBC published parts of a leaked speech the PM was set to deliver, halting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Anaerobic digestion trade body reacts to stories about Net Zero goals review by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Anaerobic digestion trade body reacts to stories about Net Zero goals review by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has commented on news stories relating to the UK Government’s review of its Net Zero commitments. She said: “We are very concerned to hear about… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Sept 2023 Global MEPs agree on wastewater rules but fall short on micropollutants MEPs in the European Parliament’s environmental committee agreed to update existing rules for wastewater treatment, but significantly weakened rules for the removal of micropollutants carried by […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Veolia granted permission to replace Alton MRF with AD plant Hampshire county council has granted Veolia planning permission to replace its Alton materials recovery facility (MRF) with an anaerobic digestion plant, once it reaches the end of its operational life. Veolia has plans for a new MRF in Eastleigh to process Hampshire recyclables, which means the Alton facility will become redundant. In a decision document … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news REA responds to Government’s plan to water down green policies REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Sept 2023 Research & science Bryan Williams | About | University College London - UCL | University College London UCL News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Exposing the deceptive art of greenwashing Holding businesses accountable for their carbon footprint is key when addressing climate change, however, greenwashing allows companies to mislead consumers and is becoming a major problem. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news CMA begins phase 1 probe into Hanson’s acquisition of Mick George The Competition and Markets Authority has today (20 September) formally launched a phase 1 merger inquiry into Hanson’s plans to acquire the Mick George Group. Building materials company Hanson UK announced the plans in December 2022, subject to competition authority approval (see letsrecycle.com story). While Veolia acquired Mick George Recycling Ltd in 2019, the rest … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Corporate plastic purchasers failing to link sustainability targets to executive pay Major purchasers and producers of plastics are failing to link executive pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, according to analysis which calls on the businesses to set better environmental targets and embed them. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Grundon aims to help NHS cut carbon emissions as it launches first UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme The post Grundon aims to help NHS cut carbon emissions as it launches first UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 20 Sept 2023 Council news Meetings, agendas, and minutes - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton-on-Tees Council · 20 Sept 2023 Global Plastics packaging value chain calls to keep PPWR a material-neutral framework that supports the EU industry sustainability transition The plastics packaging value chain calls for a science-based and material-neutral policy framework that ensures the competitiveness of the European… Plastics Europe · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Corporate responsibility in mattress recycling: How you can make a difference Corporate responsibility is defined as companies making a concerted effort to be conscious of their social, environmental and economical impact, while maintaining accountability for their actions. Every business has some form of waste which needs to be managed, but how a company deals with that can determine its commitment to corporate social responsibility. The Furniture Recycling Group · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Tackling the global mattress waste crisis: Lessons from successful recycling programs With our global population increasing, there’s been a sharp increase in the need for items such as mattresses, so much so that the global mattress market is set to grow by 5% per year from 2023 to 2028. The Furniture Recycling Group · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Powerday buys seventh site with Economic Skips acquisition Powerday has announced the acquisition of Bermondsey-based Economic Skips, as part of a move to further expand its London coverage. Economic Skips operates a 7,000 metered squared site in Bermondsey, where it its services include skip hire, roll-on/roll-off containers, wheelie bins and dustcarts. Powerday said the acquisition will allow it to “better service clients operating … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS welcomes call for more on-farm AD in Ireland MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS welcomes call for more on-farm AD in Ireland By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers HRS Heat Exchangers welcomes recent comments by Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher calling for more support for on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) to manage the organic slurries produced by livestock farming and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Dr Christian Marston talks to Automotive World on the importance of recycling old EV batteries to CAM, giving full battery circularity. Altilium is the only company in the UK innovating by recycling and upcycling Li-ion scrap to newly engineered and low carbon cathode active material (CAM), ready for immediate reuse in new EV batteries. Whist recycling batteries to “black mass” cathode waste and battery salts is a step in the right direction, recycling batteries into CAM [...] Altilium news · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government De-classification of a dwelling as social housing How to apply for de-classification of a dwelling as social housing under Section 76 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news PM set to shelve ‘burdensome recycling plans’ this week, reports say The prime minister is “likely” to shelve “burdensome recycling plans” later this week, according to national media reports, with consistent recycling plans set be halted. The BBC reported yesterday evening (19 September) that Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government’s key green commitments in a major policy shift, to be set out in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government T Binesmael v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board: 1601559/2021 and 1600674/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government Defence Secretary pledges tens of thousands of more artillery shells for Ukraine The UK has delivered over 300,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and is committed to delivering tens of thousands more artillery shells this year, the Defence Secretary announced today. GOV.UK · 20 Sept 2023 Industry news Beyond sewage: CHEM Trust’s fringe event on chemical pollution at the Conservative Party Conference CHEM Trust is co-hosting a fringe event with the Marine Conservation Society at this year’s Conservative Party Conference ‘Beyond sewage: The invisible threat of chemical pollution in UK waters’. Join us at our beautiful venue, a Grade II-listed building on Deansgate just outside the conference secure zone. There will be both a drink and canapé reception to celebrate the […] CHEM Trust · 20 Sept 2023