Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Black Sluice Navigation: locks and facilities Information for boaters on the Black Sluice Navigation. GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025 ‘unlikely to be met’ WRAP says A report published by resources charity WRAP this month has shown that the targets set out in the Plastics Pact Roadmaps to 2025 are “unlikely to be met”. The Plastics Pact was launched by then Environment Secretary Michael Gove in April 2018 – and has more than 120 signatories including retailers, manufacturers and recycling companies. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Used clothing imports ‘to be banned’ in Uganda Discussions are ongoing between the UK government and parts of the textile recycling sector, following reports that the president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has announced a ban on the import of second-hand clothes into the country. On Friday, it was reported by Ugandan news website Monitor that the president announced a ban on the import … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news PACE: The Place Leaders’ Programme - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 29 Aug 2023 Global What’s Unique About Composted Mulches? While the overall appearance of a composted mulch is probably the greatest driver regarding its acceptability in landscaping, its ability to feed the soil and the plants grown within it should not be overlooked. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Curbside Organics Collection And Composting Launch City-wide commingled yard trimmings and food waste collection was rolled out in Spring 2023, along with construction of a new organics receiving building and an engineered ASP composting system. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Minnesota Law Addresses Compostable Products And Packaging Labeling In May, an omnibus bill was passed by the state legislature and signed by the Governor that expands Minnesota’s existing Standards for Labeling Plastic Bags law to cover food or beverage products and other packaging claiming compostability. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Tribal Composting Facility To Expand In 2019, the SMSC business council elected to purchase almost 330 acres of land along the Minnesota River in Shakopee in Scott County and to use a portion of the site for a relocated and expanded SSOM composting facility. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Dried Recovered Household Food As Animal Feed Ingredient Mill, an in-home food recycling service, announced on August 10 that a new animal feed ingredient definition for Dried Recovered Household Food received a unanimous vote of approval from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Ingredient Definition Committee. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government Metropolitan Adelaide’s Kerbside Waste Performance Report 2021-22 - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 29 Aug 2023 Council news Order new or replacement bin - Cheshire West and Chester Council Cheshire West and Chester Council · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government DASA funded innovation gives old body armour a second life Veteran-run, green tech start-up has developed innovative technology to recycle the materials in body armour with the help of DASA funding GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news enfinium Chief Operating Officer appointed to West Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Board enfinium Chief Operating Officer appointed to West Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Board. enfinium · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Glasgow begins demolition phase for in-house MRF Glasgow council has announced that it has begun a phased demolition of the site where it plans to build an in-house materials recycling facility (MRF). The move was announced by the authority last week, ahead of an expected announcement soon of the successful contractor who will design, install and maintain the MRF from 2026. Glasgow … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government Delivering the UK's international development strategy: 2023 progress update This report summarises how the government has implemented its approach and priorities to international development since May 2022. GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news NBF research reveals consumers will pay more for eco-designed mattresses The latest consumer survey by the National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed that sustainability issues are becoming an increasingly important factor in mattress purchasing decisions. The Consumer Research*, undertaken in July, showed that almost three-quarters of those who purchased a mattress would be prepared to pay more if they knew it had been designed and […] National Bed Federation · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government The Ecosystem of Trust Evaluation Report 2023 The Ecosystem of Trust evaluation report assesses a full set of pilot activities undertaken between government and industry from October 2022 to March 2023 GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government 100,000 more homes to be built via reform of defective EU laws Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment. GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Recycleye heads back to RWM – what’s changed? It’s nearly been a year since the industry gathered at the NEC for RWM Letsrecycle Live 2022, meaning we will soon be back to Birmingham for the 2023 edition, which sees RWM become part of the four-show ESS expo. So, what’s changed in the world of AI robotic waste sorting in the time elapsed between... Recycleye news · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Government-backed loan sees Ward achieve ‘record’ £312m turnover The UK government has said a £9 million loan guarantee it provided to Derbyshire-based metals recycling specialist Ward helped the company achieve “record turnover and international sales” in 2023. According to a statement on Friday (25 August) from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government department responsible for issuing loans, guarantees and insurance, Ward received a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Staffing issues hit waste collections across the country A string of local authorities across the country have reported that waste collections have been disrupted in recent weeks because of staff shortages. The situation is thought to have been worsened by the upcoming bank holiday, with many agency staff filling in gaps not available or having time booked off. Brighton and Hove council, South … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news What can be done if the regulator delays a permit application? In this special report, Gordon Wignall, a barrister specialising in environmental law at 6 Pump Court, examines the environmental permit process and what to do if a permit application is taking a long time. SPECIAL REPORT: What can an operator do if the regulator is dragging its feet on an application for an environmental permit … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Ramping Up Biogas – A Climate Solution for Northern Ireland DAERA recently launched a public consultation to gather views on proposed emissions targets for 2030 and 2040 as well as proposed carbon budgets for Northern Ireland. The consultation aims to inform Northern Ireland’s approach to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. ADBA policy team is currently writing the response to the consultation, emphasising the potential of the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Leadership change announced at UK BBIA - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 29 Aug 2023 Industry news Case study — Stacey Pierce – Director of Civic Engagement - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 29 Aug 2023 Policy & government Veteran-run start-up gives military body armour second life A green start-up has developed a process to recycle body armour fibres, which could reduce emissions and save money. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2023 Policy & government British citizens of Chagossian descent arriving in the UK: information pack This information pack contains guidance for British citizens of Chagossian descent arriving in the UK. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2023 Global Waste Colonialism and the Global Waste Trade Regional Campaigns Global Policy Campaigns GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Aug 2023 Global Guest Blog: CALC Field Work in Muscat, Oman ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Aug 2023 Industry news Reaching beyond our communities As well as working towards our mission to end homelessness, Emmaus also aims to support others who are experiencing adversity. Two examples of such acts of solidarity can be found... Emmaus UK · 28 Aug 2023 Global Deloitte Report 2023 on Cepi statistics Download Deloitte’s independant limited assurance letter on the Data Quality Rating (DQR) and Data Delivery Quality Rating (DDQR) of a selection of indicators published in Cepi’s 2022 Annual Statistics report. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Aug 2023 Industry news Sign up to our One Month Challenge - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 28 Aug 2023 Industry news From World Water Week to Spain’s coal power phase-out: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, the replacement of Spain's largest coal plant with renewables, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Aug 2023 Industry news Nature Positive Toolkit to help recycling and waste managers support biodiversity The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has published a new Nature Positive Toolkit, which provides a comprehensive resource to help organisations across the recycling and waste management sector understand and mitigate […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Aug 2023 Industry news ESA clarifies position on RDF exports in ETS Strategy The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the trade association representing the UK’s resource and waste management industry has clarified its position on RDF Exportss in its ETS Strategy. Jacob Hayler has […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Aug 2023 Industry news Viridor: sponsors of the Reuse Network Awards 2023 A blog series shining a spotlight on sponsors of the Reuse Network Annual Conference 2023. Fourth in the series is Viridor who are the Awards Sponsors this year! Reuse Network · 27 Aug 2023 Council news Aylesbury Vineyard Storehouse - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 26 Aug 2023 Industry news Bury firm throw pool party…in a skip M60 Skip Hire Ltd, located in Bury, Greater Manchester, hosted an Ibiza-type pool party – in one of their own skips. The company transformed its enormous waste skip into a gigantic pool, making its site one of the summer’s coolest destinations. The company held the event on Sunday, 13th August, to add some fun to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 Aug 2023 Industry news Why Public Charging in the UK Needs to be Accessible and Safe for All REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Aug 2023