Recycling news: 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 Industry news What to do with damaged lithium batteries? - Biffa Biffa · 20 Sept 2023 Policy & government 95% of ex-smokers see positive changes soon after quitting Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from 1 October. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students As students prepare for freshers’ week, new research has found that nearly half of students worry they would be judged if they admitted to feeling lonely. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Live Labs 2 - themes and projects - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 19 Sept 2023 Global Letter to the EU: We must increase Critical Raw Material circularity! As the Critical Raw Materials Act reaches the trilogue phase, our coalition asks for more repair and reuse in these new regulations. Right to Repair Europe · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government Reducing Parental Conflict programme 2018 to 2022: diary research with parents accessing interventions This report illustrates the findings of longitudinal research conducted by the DWP’s In-House Research Unit (IHRU) of parents who participated in 7 interventions tested under the 2018 to 22 Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) programme. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Reuse Network Commercial Manager scoops rising star award A huge congratulations to Reuse Network’s Commercial Manager, Hannah Jordan, who was recognised as one of the top 35 rising waste sector stars at the RWM Expo 2023. 35 UNDER 35 is Letsrecycle.com’s award programme that identifies the trailblazers in the waste and recycling industry who are striving for professional excellence, promoting industry innovation […] Reuse Network · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government Higher-risk patients eligible for COVID-19 treatments: independent advisory group report (March 2023) Update to the independent advisory group report that identifies which patient groups are at highest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and would benefit from new COVID-19 treatments. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Global Press release: European print and paper industry unite against the ‘digital only’ approach in legislation The European social partners representing companies and workers in the printing and paper sectors, Intergraf, Cepi, UNI Europa Graphical, FEPE, and IndustriAll Europe, have issued a joint statement, expressing their concerns about the increasing promotion of digital documents and communications as the default option in European legislation. In recent years, the European Commission’s emphasis on… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Landia Biogas Digester Systems set for Indonesia MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Landia Biogas Digester Systems set for Indonesia Landia is supplying 12 of its digester mixing systems for pre-treatment tanks at a wastewater facility in Indonesia, Part of a major Bio Production Plant in Java, the facility converts grass materials into biodegradable bags, with the excess matter utilised to produce biogas in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government Legislation to clamp down on cruel animal experiences abroad Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news RIG acquires Park-an-Chy Waste Transfer Station as part of its ambitious growth strategy Recycle It Global (RIG) has acquired Park-an-Chy Waste Transfer Station as part of its growth strategy to drive advancements in waste technology. RIG is an engineering company specialising in processing technical waste generated from construction and demolition sites. Using innovative technology, RIG offers cost-effective engineering solutions that create sustainable construction aggregates suc… Skip & Waste Magazine · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Netherlands Single-Use Plastic Products Directive The Netherlands has implemented measures in accordance with the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive to regulate the use of Single-Use Plastic Products. Aleeza Rai, Valpak International Account Manager, discusses the challenges associated with single-use plastics and highlights the steps taken by the Dutch Government to address this issue. Valpak · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: Razer’s Kenneth Ng on embedding the UN SDGs into business strategy edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Razer's global sustianability lead Kenneth Ng, who gives his advice on effective strategising around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Essex awards Indaver £1.1m POPs treatment contract Essex county council has awarded Indaver a one-year contract worth £1.14 million for the treatment of waste containing containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The tender was published on 8 September but began in June, and covers the treatment of approximately 6,500 tonnes of material, sourced from household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) and other waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Common EPR mistakes James Griffin, Valpak Environmental Compliance Advisor, has written an informative blog post that provides valuable insights into common mistakes made while completing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging data form. This resource proves highly beneficial for our members. Valpak · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Bountagu – a small community with a big heart - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government VTRANS020900 - Zero-rating of passenger transport: Transport of disabled passengers GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government Processing times - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Improving lives through farming, Stepney City Farm - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Skinflint teams up with sustainable sourcing firm Salvaged luminaire supplier Skinflint has teamed up with London based sustainable design consultancy Dodds & Shute to get its reclaimed […] Recolight · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Rotation-moulded pendants use recycled plastic A family of three suspension lamps made of recycled plastic has been unveiled by fashion brand Diesel. The Reglobe is […] Recolight · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Shop spotlights are reused at art school A set of outdated spotlights from a Manchester department store have been reused in an art school in a remanufacturing […] Recolight · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news How mattresses are recycled Find out how we recycle mattresses in Greater Manchester. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news News in brief (19/09/23) With news on: Wandsworth introduces new food waste collection service; Survey shows £150m worth of stuff thrown out when Brits move house; CRAIN files complaint over Carlisle EfW; and, County Down resident fined £4,000 for unauthorised waste disposal. Wandsworth introduces new food waste collection service Wandsworth council has announced plans to introduce a new food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news England introduces single-use plastics ban from 1st October 2023 The post England introduces single-use plastics ban from 1st October 2023 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Antarctica’s alarmingly low sea ice levels Scientists suggest that the record-warm oceans, changes in ocean currents and winds, and the developing El Niño phenomenon may all be contributing factors to the alarmingly low sea ice levels in Antarctica this year. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Friends of Bruce Castle Park – building bonds over litter and cake - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 19 Sept 2023 Policy & government Millions get more power over working hours thanks to new law Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by the Department for Business and Trade. GOV.UK · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news Young talent recognised as 35 Under 35 waste stars announced The post Young talent recognised as 35 Under 35 waste stars announced appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Sept 2023 Industry news NBF appoints postgraduate microbiologist as part of knowledge transfer partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University The NBF has entered a three-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with Manchester Metropolitan University (ManMet) and has received funding to appoint a postgraduate microbiologist, Sophie Hibberd, who will research how the industry can measure the cleanliness of reused and recycled materials from beds and mattresses. The NBF has previously worked with ManMet to look at […] National Bed Federation · 19 Sept 2023