Recycling news: 2023

Industry news ‘Five million’ vapes now thrown away weekly, Material Focus says The number of disposable single-use vapes thrown away has soared from 1.3 million to nearly five million per week, the equivalent to eight per second, according to new research from Material Focus. And, the potential yearly cost of collecting and recycling these vapes according to Material Focus research now stands at £200 million. Material Focus … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news EU boosts recycling ambitions for critical raw materials The EU will aim to recycle at least 45% of each “Strategic Raw Material” contained in the Union’s waste under plans voted on by the European Parliament’s industry committee. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Sept 2023 Policy & government NHS Pension Scheme: McCloud remedy part 2: proposed changes to Scheme Regulations 2023 DHSC is consulting on a draft statutory instrument making changes to NHS Pension Scheme Regulations necessary to implement the second part of the McCloud remedy. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news EU Batteries Regulation Published The Batteries Regulation adopts new rules for the design, manufacture, and recycling of all types of batteries circulating in the EU. Der Beitrag EU Batteries Regulation Published erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Finnish waste tech firm set for UK launch at RWM Expo Finnish waste technology company Periskop is to officially launch in the UK next week at the RWM Expo, taking place on 13-14 September at the NEC, Birmingham. Founded in 2016, Periskop is behind the ‘Periskop Monitoring System’ which allows operators to monitor the temperature of biowaste and compost windrows remotely and at any time. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Peterborough partners with Renault Trucks to roll out first electric RCV Peterborough city council has introduced the first electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to its 150-strong fleet, after acquiring two 26-tonne vehicles by Renault Trucks. Supplied by RH Commercial Vehicles, the two new vehicles will initially work on garden waste collections and will be trialled on other waste streams in the coming months. Residual waste collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Global EuRIC Hails ITRE Committee’s Adoption of CRMs Report as a Landmark Victory for Recyclers The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) welcomes the ITRE committee’s adoption of the Report on Critical Raw Materials, which reflects the recycling industry’s concerns and recommendations. The adopted report addresses critical issues, such as the preservation of definition of large companies, ensuring transparency in assessing strategic raw materials and prioritising projects … Global Recycling · 8 Sept 2023 Policy & government PFAS are forever – a complicated chemical family - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 8 Sept 2023 Council news NATIONAL GUIDELINES - democracy.northdevon.gov.uk North Devon Council · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Minute Maid® - All Varieties & Products - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Policy & government Decision for Apex Distribution London Limited (OF2031768) & OK2058614 (under consideration) & Darren Paul License – Former Transport Manager The Traffic Commissioner for South Eastern & Metropolitan England's written decision for Apex Distribution London Limited (OF2031768) & OK2058614 (under consideration) & Darren Paul License – Former Transport Manager GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Discover Coca-Cola® Brands: Sodas, Waters, Juices, and More - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Scotland to consider banning disposable vapes The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, pledged to reduce vaping among non-smokers and youth and address the environmental impact of disposable vapes. The proposals include consulting on banning their sale and other appropriate measures. Research shows that nearly 20% of teenagers have experimented with vaping. Zero Waste Scotland estimated that in the last year,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Traid’s 26% campaign ‘What should I wear today?’ A question all of us at some point have thought about. After trying on your... TRAID · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news RECOUP Announces Awards Shortlist The post RECOUP Announces Awards Shortlist appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 7 Sept 2023 Policy & government Ashton – Beech Grove, 31 Beech Grove, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1DU:MAN/30UK/LDC/2022/0061 Northern Regional Surveyor N Walsh sitting on 14 February 2023 GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Police question former Bristol Waste staff over ‘possible fraud’ Two former employees of Bristol Waste have “voluntarily” attended interviews by Avon and Somerset Police in relation to possible fraud within a waste depot. The allegations against the pair came to light earlier this year (see letsrecycle.com story). Bristol Waste confirmed at the time that it “became aware” of “possible fraudulent activity” in 2020, and passed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Canterbury bin strikes end as loaders receive 12% pay rise A strike by members of the GMB Union working for Canterbury city council’s waste contractor Canenco has ended, after an offer of an 11.2% rise for drivers and 12.2% for loaders was accepted. The deal means drivers will be on £15 an hour, with loaders on £12 from November this year. They will return to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Honest Kids - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news glacéau smartwater - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Greggs x AJ Bell Great Run Series - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Don’t miss our Expert Waste Wood Panel at RWM! The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today announced the speaker line-up for its high-level Waste Wood Market panel discussion, taking place at next week’s RWM Expo in Birmingham. Wood Recyclers Association · 7 Sept 2023 Council news Brandon Country Park - West Suffolk Council West Suffolk Council · 7 Sept 2023 Policy & government The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners vulnerable to radicalisation Support for those working in education settings with safeguarding responsibilities. GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news learn about vitaminwater® brand & product details - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Community Wood Recycling featured on Constructing Excellence website Constructing Excellence is a progressive membership organisation committed to improving business performance by driving innovation and best practice in the construction industry, working to support and advance the sector through collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and stakeholder engagement. We were very pleased to be invited to feature on their website, showing members how we can [...] Community Wood Recycling · 7 Sept 2023 Policy & government Mr A M Robinson v The Home Office: 1805591/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola bottler eyes plastic packaging made using captured carbon Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is supporting research into how carbon captured from industrial plants can be reused to make new plastic packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news News in brief (07/09/23) With news on: Scotland considers ban on single use vapes; Alfanar says ‘greater certainty needed’ over SAF mechanism; Wrexham advises residents to ‘wait for next collection’ amid strikes; and, Tata Steel to ‘champion steel can’ at RWM with TV chef. Scotland considers ban on single use vapes The Scottish government has said it will hold … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news NBF Announces Finalists in Bed Industry Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its retailer finalists for the annual 2023 Bed Industry Awards. 15 retailers have made it onto the finalist list and will compete for the top accolade in their category. Renowned for being a pinnacle of excellence in the trade, the awards – now in their 14th year – […] National Bed Federation · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Biffa cuts its emissions by 30% since 2019 but scope 3 rise Biffa has today (7 September) published its sustainability report for 2022/23, where it claimed its scope 1 and 2 emissions have fallen by nearly a third since 2019. However, the report did show that its scope 3 emissions, those not cause by the company itself but through the supply chain, have risen by 43,895 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news ‘Can’ the negativity, a thought-through DRS could revolutionise recycling, says Alupro According to insight leaked earlier this week,[1] feverish meetings between government and industry bodies have concluded that the already delayed start date for the roll-out of the UK’s deposit return scheme is looking even more like a ‘non-starter’, with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. However, while frustrations continue to build across the […] Alupro · 7 Sept 2023 Global Waste Incineration is not a Solution; it’s Pollution. We refuse to burn waste. September 8, 2023 – West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil on Wednesday (9/8/2023) has announced the name of the winner of the tender that will build and manage the Legok Nangka […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Sprite - Official Home Page - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar - All Products & Ingredients - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola® Drinks & Product Details - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Fanta Soft Drink Soda Official Site - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Explore the Coca‑Cola® Official Site | Coca-Cola US - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Network Partner - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 6 Sept 2023 Council news Childcare Offer for Wales - 3 to 4 year old (30 hours) - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 6 Sept 2023