Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Kent RDF fire saw ‘300 tonnes’ of waste alight More than 300 tonnes of waste caught fire at a refuse derived fuel (RDF) facility in Chatham, Kent, on Friday (15 September), with eight fire engines at the scene at the fire’s peak. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the site, operated by RDF specialist Street Fuel Ltd, in the early … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2023 Industry news A single set of animal tracks can yield a wealth of valuable information The study of rock art in Namibia's Doro Nawas mountains uncovers diverse motifs, detailed animal track insights, and cultural preferences, notably the unique direction of zebra tracks. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Sept 2023 Industry news Switch to recycled polymers to achieve sustainability targets - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 18 Sept 2023 Industry news Recycling turbines is not a ‘major headache’ for the industry, whatever anti-renewables campaigners say - EMR Group Limited EMR Metal Recycling news · 18 Sept 2023 Industry news Manitou opens India centre - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 18 Sept 2023 Policy & government UK government modern slavery statement 2021 to 2022 Statement on what the government has done to address and prevent modern slavery in the supply chains of its goods and services. GOV.UK · 17 Sept 2023 Council news Boiler Upgrade Scheme - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 17 Sept 2023 Council news Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Local Development Scheme (2023-25) - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 16 Sept 2023 Industry news Clean Street Exmouth - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 Sept 2023 Policy & government Readers' Letters - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 16 Sept 2023 Industry news Empowering Communities To Find Long-Term Solutions To The Waste Crisis Taking a smart approach to Africa’s waste management is fast gaining momentum in The Gambia, as well as other parts of the continent. One charity working hard to deliver long-term solutions to the growing waste and plastic crisis is UK-based WasteAid. The organisation, which supports some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe, has […] WasteAid · 15 Sept 2023 Council news Register of Definitive Map Modification Order applications - gi.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Dorset Council Council · 15 Sept 2023 Council news Herefordshire Better Care Fund and Integration Plan 2023-2025 - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion piece) – Can the UK meet its AD potential? MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion piece) – Can the UK meet its AD potential? By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers The UK has almost 730 operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, with a capacity of more than 2,800 MW of biogas for use as renewable heat, electricity or biomethane (green gas) (1).… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: IP policies to support innovation combatting climate change REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Welcome to the Team! Meet our new Share and Repair Coordinator Maternity Cover The Circular Communities Scotland team is delighted to welcome Jane Dixon as maternity cover for our Share and Repair Coordinator position. Jane has over 25 years experience of working in key roles within small business, arts and third sector organisations and has direct knowledge of the circular third sector in Scotland. Jane will be the [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Ward Expands Trade Waste Services with Commercial Compaction Launch Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management firm, WARD, has launched new trade waste and compaction services, further expanding its commercial... Ward Recycling · 15 Sept 2023 Policy & government Mr S Bailey v Amey Services Ltd: 2600324/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Tower Hamlets enforcement teams ‘reallocated’ during waste strikes Enforcement officers in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will be “reallocated” to ensure essential services are covered, after a two-week strike period for street cleaners and waste service workers has been announced. The council announced yesterday (14 September) that its frontline waste service workers and street cleansers will be going on strike from 18 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news RWM 2023: Recyclers report ‘challenging’ markets Reprocessors from across the board have reported that demand for recycled content is falling as consumers tighten their belts and manufacturers seek to save costs. At the second day of the RWM Expo in the Materials Village, the panel above all said that market conditions are “challenging”, with a fall in demand hitting margins as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Policy & government Decision for Ava Skip Hire Limited (OC2064702) & Proposed Transport Manager: Charles William Scott Harrison The Traffic Commissioner for North West England's Confirmation of Oral Decision for Ava Skip Hire Limited (OC2064702) & Proposed Transport Manager: Charles William Scott Harrison GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2023 Policy & government Roadside stop uncovers long list of breaches In a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area, Sarah Bell, heard the case of Apex Distribution London Limited and Darren Paul License, the former Transport Manager. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Cycle repair project puts Levenseat funding to use fixing kid’s bikes for free A Midlothian Council cycle repair initiative has been putting funding from Levenseat to good use by fixing local children’s bikes for free. Levenseat are the council’s bulky waste recycling partner and has pledged financial support for local organisations involved in reuse/recycling initiatives and sustainable/environmental activities. Projects have included, cycle repair initiatives, and mend … Levenseat · 15 Sept 2023 Policy & government How to make due diligence checks for Plastic Packaging Tax Find out how to decide what checks to make if you manufacture, import or buy plastic packaging from another business, and examples of checks you can carry out. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2023 Policy & government GDF Programme progresses as aerial surveys commence Data from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help NWS understand an area’s suitability to host a GDF. GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news RWM 2023: Senior waste chiefs call for ‘simplicity’ in emissions scheme The Leaders in Resource Management Panel at the RWM Expo heard senior executives at the biggest waste management companies urge the government not to “overcomplicate” the rollout of the emissions trading scheme (ETS). The ETS emerged as one of the key talking points across various talks throughout the show. This comes on the back of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Global Enviro and Siemens Signs MOU Regarding Cooperation Around the European Expansion Plan Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Siemens has signed a MOU, memorandum of understanding, regarding a collaboration in support of the European expansion plan that Enviro announced earlier this year together with Antin Infrastructure Partners. Through the collaboration, Enviro gets access to Siemens’ extensive experience in automation and digitalization for efficient industrial production. The MOU … Global Recycling · 15 Sept 2023 Global Intimate choices made easy: EU Ecolabel upgrades sustainable hygiene offering From baby diapers to menstrual items, choosing hygiene products that are best for our health, wallet and planet can be a headache. The EU Ecolabel is here to help – now also with a reusable option. The EU Ecolabel has just updated and extended its offer of certified hygiene products, including stronger criteria for diapers, tampons and pads, as well as brand new criteria for reusable menstrual … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Trade Snapshot: H1 2023 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news We won a Global Ocean Treaty – now it’s time to make it count. This major victory unlocked a whole world of ocean protection potential. It's up to us to make it a reality. Greenpeace UK · 14 Sept 2023 Global Join the ReFestival in Capannori (Italy) on 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2023 From Saturday 30 September to Sunday 1 October 2023, Capannori (Italy) will host ReFestival, a weekend entirely dedicated to the knowledge and promotion of repair and reuse. Zero Waste Italy is a partner of the European “Communities Go Circular” initiative, whose main objectives include involving institutions and citizens in useful training for preventing waste production; […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Sept 2023 Council news Contact Benefits - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 14 Sept 2023 Research & science Medical Education - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 14 Sept 2023 Policy & government Administration processing time - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 14 Sept 2023 Policy & government Andy Start, DE&S CEO - Keynote speech at DSEI 2023 Andy Start, Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023. GOV.UK · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news ESF launches ‘Wombles Collection’ bin range at RWM Expo Northern-Ireland based bin manufacturing company Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) has launched a new product range called ‘the Wombles Collection’ at the RWM Expo. On the first day of the event on 13 September, the company launched the solar powered bins which feature an automatic compactor that aims to reduce street litter collections by 90% as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023 Policy & government Statement of changes to the immigration rules: HC 1496, 17 July 2023 Statement of changes to the immigration rules published on 17 July 2023. GOV.UK · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news ‘Prolific waste criminal’ returned to prison to serve three-year term The Environment Agency has said “prolific waste criminal” John Leslie Allison, 77, has been “sent back to prison” for 3 years and 5 months after failing to pay back the £386,000 he was ordered to earlier this year. Mr Allison had previously been given a jail term of 3 years immediate imprisonment on 23 July … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023