Recycling news: 2023

Global Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech conceals setbacks, delays and broken promises In her State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen presented a narrative of promises kept and progress on the European Green Deal. However, […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Sept 2023 Policy & government Get the message - smishing reminder for students as the academic year begins The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the new academic year starts. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Redcar EfW at ‘final phases’ of development The two companies behind an energy from waste plant in Redcar with a capacity of between 350,000 and 450,000 tonnes of residual waste per year have said the plant is now in its “final phase” of development. Low Carbon and PMAC Energy said this week that its application for an environmental permit application has been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news All you need to know ahead of the RWM Expo 2023 With the RWM Expo 2023 opening today (Wednesday, 13 September) we break down some of the key things you need to know ahead of the eagerly-anticipated show. For the first time, the RWM Expo is forming part of the the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), which will bring four established events in the environmental … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news MEPs back air quality law: EU people ‘one step closer’ to breathing healthy air - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news OxClean - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news enfinium publishes new report calling for end to new energy from waste facilities without carbon capture Firm also calls for end to combustible waste to landfill and waste exports by 2028 LONDON, United Kingdom (September 13, 2023) – enfinium, a leading UK energy from waste operator, today publishes a manifesto for the sector highlighting the need to reduce waste, process the waste we have more effectively, and roll out Carbon Capture […] enfinium · 13 Sept 2023 Council news Waste and Recycling - Bury Means Business Bury Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) drop-in sessions - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Extra Care Housing - Wandsworth Borough Council Wandsworth Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Memberships Options - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news - East Staffordshire Borough Council East Staffordshire Council · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government Secretary of State speech at CogX Festival Secretary of State Michelle Donelan spoke about UK’s leadership around AI at technology conference CogX in London's O2 Arena. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Global Why you should care about the battle over F-gases It may not be a trendy topic, but the F-gas revision could be our most significant climate victory in quite some time. Fluorinated gases (F-gases) account for over 70% of the refrigerants market in the world. In Europe, they represent the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as the entire EU aviation sector. With climate-friendly alternatives readily available in the market, there is no excu… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Policies for housing and tenancy management - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Supporting a Nature Positive Future: Toolkit Supporting a Nature Positive Future: a process for ESA Members Dowload all 3 parts of the Nature Positive Toolkit in a single click HERE If you wish to download the files serparately […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news ADBA Northern Ireland Conference 2023 | Presentations and Photos There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government Defence Minister James Cartlidge DSEI 2023 Keynote Speech Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government PTM160400 - Information and administration: essential principles: scheme member information requirements GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government Mr P Burch v British Airways plc: 3309902/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Global Paper-based food packaging at the centre of Europe’s waste crisis, new report reveals Some of the most regressive actors in the packaging value chain, such as single-use paper packaging producers and McDonald’s, have been conducting a massive lobbying campaign to […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Industry first as post-consumer plastic unveiled for lighting diffusers A German chemical firm has unveiled a special plastic made from post-consumer and post-industrial waste which it says is suitable […] Recolight · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Arup and Regen Initiative reuse lights at Manchester office Arup has teamed up with luminaire remanufacturing business The Regen Initiative to reuse the lights in a refurbishment of its […] Recolight · 12 Sept 2023 Global Clear message from Parliament: We must tackle water pollution Today, the European Parliament approved new quality standards for surface and groundwater and sent a clear message on the need to curb water pollution in the […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Waste exemption changes could close firms, Recycling Association says The Recycling Association has warned that the planned changes to waste exemptions that would see sites having to apply for a new permit could ‘severely harm’ recycling companies across the UK. The warning came in a letter last week (8 September) that the Recycling Association’s chief executive Paul Sanderson addressed to the environment minister Rebecca … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government Fire safety risk assessment: means of escape for disabled people Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for providing means of escape for disabled people. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Veolia begins operations at ‘UK’s largest solar array’ at landfill site Veolia has announced the start of operations of the “UK’s largest” solar array on a restored landfill site at its Ockendon facility in Essex. The facility, according to Veolia, will provide 59MWp of renewable electricity capacity and is “capable of generating electricity equivalent to the demand of over 15,000 homes”. It has been developed in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Policy & government Fijian businesses showcase products at the Rugby World Cup As the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, proud Fijian businesses showcased their amazing products to the world and networked with global business leaders. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news WasteAid Dixon Repair Programme launches in Johannesburg, South Africa The Dixon Foundation has supported WasteAid since 2021 and is now supporting the delivery of an e-waste repair programme in South Africa. The primary aim of the programme is to extend the life of small electronic items through maintenance and repair, by supporting community-based waste-entrepreneurs (‘wastepreneurs’) to repair appliances and equipment for re-use, through a […] WasteAid · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Former ESA chair joins OPRL as Jane Bevis stands down The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) has appointed Dr Stewart Davies, who also serves as a non-executive board member at the Environment Agency, as its new chair. Dr Davies will replace Jane Bevis, who announced earlier this year that she is stepping down from the role. Dr Davies is the non-executive director and chair of several … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Altilium Series A Funding with SQM Lithium Ventures September 12, 2023 – SQM Lithium Ventures is proud to announce its investment of US$2,574,500 in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero. The investment is part of Altilium’s Series A funding round. Altilium is the second company to join the portfolio of SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate [...] Altilium news · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Video | Monikie and Crombie Country Parks - Engage Angus Angus Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Brownfield Register - Bassetlaw District Council Bassetlaw Council · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Recycling Sites - Bassetlaw District Council Bassetlaw Council · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news myMondi Corrugated Solutions - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Defra was ‘not set up properly’ to deliver waste reforms, minister says Defra was not “set up properly” to deliver proposals set out in the Resources and Waste Strategy 2018, but has now implemented procedures to ensure policies are delivered to revised timelines. The remarks were made by the the department’s permanent secretary, Tamara Finkelstein, when Defra ministers were quizzed by the Public Accounts Committee yesterday (11 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news More than half of oil accidentally spilled in UK waters reached marine protected areas, analysis finds The post More than half of oil accidentally spilled in UK waters reached marine protected areas, analysis finds appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Donate - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 12 Sept 2023 Council news Reading Groups | Events by Category | Events - Lewisham Libraries Lewisham Council · 11 Sept 2023 Global Connections: The Proof Is In The Kale The take home message for those who work with ‘waste’ is that if you really want to walk the walk and not just talk the talk, the kale is calling. BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023