Recycling news: 2023

Council news Work, Skills and Digital - Bury Means Business Bury Council · 2 Sept 2023 Council news - East Staffordshire Borough Council East Staffordshire Council · 2 Sept 2023 Council news Winter Woollies - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 1 Sept 2023 Council news Bin collections - Overview - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news MyStore - Too Good To Go - MyStore - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 1 Sept 2023 Council news Councillor Russell Whiting - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 1 Sept 2023 Global The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) on Plastic Pollution, 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-3) , 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation & EXPRA Position EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Waste Early Warning Report 2023 European Commission's Report Highlights Member States' Progress Towards Waste Management Targets Brussels, June 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government Statement following Transport Secretary’s latest meeting with aviation industry on air traffic control disruption Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry ahead of next week's NATS report into air traffic control failure. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023 Global Proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive European Commission Proposes Directive to Address Textiles and Food Waste in Circular Economy Efforts, Brussels, July 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Cherry Clafoutis Dessert Recipe Make the most of English cherry season with this delicious cherry clafoutis dessert recipe. For more seasonal recipes, visit our site. City Harvest London · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news ADBA reacts to Claire Coutinho’s appointment as new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero ADBA reacts to Claire Coutinho’s appointment as new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero Following a mini-reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Ben Wallace as Defense Secretary, Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Her background mirrors that of the Prime Minister: Coutinho attended… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government 2023 survey of law enforcement use of uncrewed aerial vehicles A new survey by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has revealed areas of concern around data security and accountability. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Veolia acquires four DS Smith recycling depots EXCLUSIVE: DS Smith has taken a concrete step in its strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia. letsrecycle.com understands that depots in Avonmouth, Birmingham, Bolton, and Leeds have now been sold to Veolia ES (UK) Limited. A fee has not been disclosed. The sale is expected to include … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Announcing Full Agenda – Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 Come join us in Brussels, the heart of Europe, for the Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023. Here is the chance to come together and discuss the opportunities, challenges and latest developments of the present and future of chemical recycling with experts from the industry, the plastics value chain, European and national authorities, academia, NGOs, research […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news A sustainable transition into the Emissions Trading Scheme Download the report ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Global Introduction by the Managing Director We trust you have enjoyed a delightful summer and are geared up for a productive autumn as September kicks off a season filled with exciting developments. The 10th anniversary of EXPRA was an outstanding milestone for the International Alliance. EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Council news - fis.caerphilly.gov.uk Caerphilly Council · 1 Sept 2023 Council news Section 11 notification - MyAngus Angus Council · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Biffa secures ‘£9.5 million’ government contract for PPE disposal Biffa has been awarded a one year contract by the Department of Health and Social Care for the collection, transportation, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) items from warehouses and container sites. The contract, valued at up to £9.5 million, was published yesterday (31 August) on the government’s tender portal, but began on 25 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government IMPACT CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2023] UKUT 00215 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Edwin Johnson and Upper Tribunal Judge Thomas Scott on 01 September 2023 GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023 Global Big reshuffle at the Commission In the intricate tapestry of European policy, a series of pivotal developments are orchestrating the course of climate action and green policies within the European Union. These unfolding events hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of environmental sustainability, sparking debates and speculations about the future of climate governance. Central to these developments is [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Improved Seedling logo for industrially compostable products European Bioplastics recently published the updated Seedling Certification Scheme for products made of industrially compostable materials, which came into force in July 2023. The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics. It proves that a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. When successfully certified, the [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Set your reminders for EBC 23! Mark your calendars! The registration for the 2023 edition of the European Bioplastics Conference is now open. We are excited to welcome you on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin or online. The hybrid format of this year’s event will allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global How does the European consumer perceive bioplastics? BIOnTOp has recently published a report evaluating the state of the bioplastics market and value chain in Europe, and the perception that the European consumers have on bioplastics materials. The main findings of the study can be summarised as follows: Awareness and Knowledge: The study identifies a lack of knowledge among consumers regarding biobased [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global 3rd PHA World Congress 2023 The successful PHA World Congress, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE together with GO!PHA goes into its third edition. On October 10 and 11, 2023 the 3rd PHA World Congress will be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. The congress will address the progress, challenges, and market opportunities for the formation of this new [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government Lord Chancellor calls on graduates to become prison officers More than 750 graduates have now swapped university halls for prison walls as demand for the Unlocked Graduates scheme reached new heights. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Communities enhance comfort and cut costs in energy efficiency drive People living at Emmaus communities are feeling the benefit of improved living spaces thanks to corporate partners and the Emmaus UK environment fund. Emmaus’s Environment Fund helps communities to reduce... Emmaus UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Aldi to remove single use cutlery to ‘encourage reusable options’ Aldi has announced that it will be removing all single use cutlery from its Food to Go range to try and “encourage consumers to use reusable options instead”. The supermarket believes that this move will result in a reduction of 10.5 million wooden forks in salads and pasta bowls, equating to around 28 tonnes. Luke … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government Mr A Gorski v Miller Fabrications Ltd: 4107497/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Timberpak opens ‘recycling super site’ in Leeds Recycling and reprocessing company, Timberpak Limited, has unveiled its new site in Leeds following a multi-million pound investment into the six acre site on Cross Green Industrial Estate. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Kirklees seeks contamination clampdown due to ‘£450,000’ cost Kirklees council has warned that it will consider removing recycling bins in the area as contamination rates are costing the authority “between £400,000 and £450,000”, with the council’s contractor Suez also raising concern. A report which went before the Labour-controlled authority’s climate change scrutiny panel on Wednesday (30 August) showed that while contamination rates have … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Blue Central to showcase brands at Technical Open Day Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd are hosting an open house at their headquarters in Cheshire on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th September 2023. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Sept 2023 Global Recent peer reviewed publications Recyclability studies on Poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) biobased and biodegradable films Coltelli, M.-B., Aliotta, L., Fasano, G., Miketa, F., Brkić, F., Alonso, R., Romei, M., Cinelli, P., Canesi, I., Gigante, V., Lazzeri, A., Recyclability Studies on Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) Biobased and Biodegradable Films. Macromol. M… European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Coastal fisheries resilient even throughout marine heat waves Marine heat waves and prolonged periods of hot ocean temperatures have raised alarms for their detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news DESNZ Announces Green Gas Support Scheme Tariff Changes for 2023 The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced changes to the tariff rates for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) following their Annual Tariff Review. The new rates will take effect on 1 October, 2023. Following the review of tariffs and thresholds, the Secretary of State has decided that GGSS Tier 1 and 2… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news The Environmental Act 2021: New Regulations Food waste is a key aspect of The Environmental Act 2021 and the new regulations could affect your business. The […] Countrystyle Recycling · 1 Sept 2023 Policy & government Energy Security Bill: factsheets Factsheets relating to the Energy Security Bill (now known as the Energy Bill) introduced to Parliament on 6 July 2022. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2023