Recycling news: 2021

Industry news ‘Dramatic change’ in market sparks Tamworth meeting Tamworth borough council is to discuss future arrangements for recycling in the town at a meeting next week, as its joint services contract with Biffa is set to end next year. The council said that it “urgently” needs to look at the way it recycles due to the changing market and increasing disposal costs. Tamworth … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news How Two Young Companies are Partnering to Tackle the World’s Waste Problem Recycleye, a start-up developing disruptive waste management technologies, founded by Forbes 30 under 30 awardees Victor Dewulf and Peter Hedley, and eolos, specialists in industrial knowledge working towards engineering the future, founded by former President and Head of Engineering at... Recycleye news · 30 Jun 2021 Policy & government Home - Rhentu Doeth Cymru Welsh Government News · 30 Jun 2021 Global EucoLight announces appointment of Fabrizio D’Amico as new President Fabrizio D’Amico, General Manager of Ecolamp, has been appointed as new President of EucoLight, the European association of WEEE... L'articolo EucoLight announces appointment of Fabrizio D’Amico as new President proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 30 Jun 2021 Global Synthetics Anonymous: fashion brands’ addiction to fossil fuels The post Synthetics Anonymous: fashion brands’ addiction to fossil fuels appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Alupro announces winner of the Student Starpack Awards Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of the highly esteemed Student Starpack Awards. Mauricio Rocktaeshel, from Loughborough University, took home first place in the Alupro-sponsored ‘sustainable aluminium personal grooming product & brand’ category, as well as the overall gold award. Alongside the £500 cash prize, Mauricio also won a trip to […] The … Alupro · 30 Jun 2021 Global Valmet receives the 16th automation order from Hitachi Zosen Inova for energy-from-waste plants Valmet will supply an automation system to an energy-from-waste facility currently under construction at Newhurst in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 30 Jun 2021 Global Zero Waste Businesses in the Global South: a thriving trend It is clear that the zero waste movement is currently gaining momentum in the Global North as terms such as ‘circular economy’, ‘reusable packaging’ and ‘plastic-free’ are becoming buzzwords. However, far less attention has been given to the development of this movement in the Global South, particularly in Southeast Asia, an area that is more […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jun 2021 Policy & government Environmental Taxes Bulletin An annually released HMRC National Statistics publication presenting the latest environmental tax and levy statistics. The release combines statistics previously provided within the separate Aggregates Levy Bulletin, Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin and Landfill Tax Bulletin. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Sector to invest £10bn towards net zero target The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today (30 June) set a target for the sector to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than the government’s deadline. The ESA — the trade association representing the UK’s resource and waste management sector — says this would reduce the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Policy & government Decision for R&FC Ltd Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East for R&FC Ltd GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Agency confirms move to ‘cancel incorrect PRNs’ The Environment Agency has “formally communicated” to the packaging sector that it will be able to cancel incorrectly issued packaging recovery notes (PRNs) from 1 July. The Agency first wrote to the sector about the move in April 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story), which received a mixed welcome. Some argued at the time that cancelling a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Five ways to support the Big Bag Ban on Plastic Bag Free Day Since plastic bags were first introduced in 1965: Plastic bag use has increased to 1 million per minute globally The average European uses 500 bags per year 2.1 billion plastic carrier bags are sold every year by 10 major retailers in the UK, of which 1.58 billion – over half – are bags for life […] Planet Patrol · 30 Jun 2021 Research & science Quaternion Algebras - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 29 Jun 2021 Council news Council Tax - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 29 Jun 2021 Council news Home – Hull - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news LAGKAPTEN / ALEX Desk, white, 140x60 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Accelerating the UK’s zero carbon agenda The University of Bath’s Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) with Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) launches a major new innovation hub, bringing together core partners in academia and industry to accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Jun 2021 Global Forest Strategy and packaging policy are synergetic The paper-based packaging value chain proposes to make better use of the synergies between the EU revised forest strategy and the ongoing policy work on packaging. Without coherent approaches to packaging, circular economy, climate policy and forest strategy, the policy will not be able to achieve an optimal outcome. Paper- and board-based products have in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 29 Jun 2021 Policy & government Climate Councils – Chairs’ Summary On the 18th and 19th May, representatives from 22 Climate Councils from countries around the world came together virtually to share experiences, discuss common challenges and explore how to support one another in their work. Climate Change Committee · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Three fires hit sector over busy weekend Fires hit recycling sites in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England across a busy weekend as the recent spate of fires in the sector continued. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service remain on the scene of a “substantial” fire at a recycling depot in north Belfast. The fire service said they were first called to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Is Mark Carney’s proposed $100 billion-a-year voluntary carbon market the best the ‘rock star central banker’ can do on climate change? Mark Carney’s Taskforce for Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets wants to help corporations fix climate change. But how effective will it be? Greenpeace UK · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Why we need to think beyond recycling to tackle e-waste Matthew Cockerill, an Independent Strategic Consultant, explains why we need to think beyond recycling to tackle e-waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Jun 2021 Global Harmful chemicals in food packaging are putting our health at risk The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Zero Waste Europe, the European Consumer Organisation BEUC, CHEM Trust and ClientEarth have joined hands to bust some of the most popular myths surrounding chemicals used in food contact materials. The infographic launched today illustrates how the chemicals used in the production, processing, preparation and packaging of food may […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Councils appeal for drivers amid national shortage Councils across England have appealed for qualified drivers to come forward as a national shortage becomes more acute and halts more recycling collections. Havant borough council in Hampshire, Tonbridge and Malling borough council in Kent and the Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) all say they are looking to recruit more drivers. On 9 June, the Road … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Entry deadline for LARAC Awards approaching As the deadline draws closer, the LARAC Conference is calling for entries for its prestigious awards ceremony. The awards will be held on the first night of the two day event on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. LARAC members can enter any of the six awards categories: Best communications campaign of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Veolia wins waste management contract with LNER Veolia has renewed its waste management contract with train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) worth over £900,000. Under the contract, Veolia will provide waste management services covering the route of Aberdeen to Peterborough, which comprises of 11 Stations, 1 HQ and 1 depot. The contract began on 28 April and will run for an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Monthly packaging data shows likely impact of Turkey closures The post Monthly packaging data shows likely impact of Turkey closures appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Powerday acquires IOD Skip Hire London-based waste management company Powerday has announced the acquisition of IOD Skip Hire Limited (IOD) for an undisclosed sum. Located in Canning Town, East London, the IOD site will become Powerday’s sixth facility in the capital, joining its two Materials Recycling Facilities (MRF) in Willesden and Enfield, and transfer stations in Brixton, Heathrow and Wimbledon. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2021 Global New WEEE Forum paper: issues with PV panels & compliance with EPR legislation - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 29 Jun 2021 Council news JSNA – People - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Recycleye Featured in UKTN’s 10 UK Start-Ups Using AI for Good! Recycleye have been featured in UKTN‘s article on the top 10 start-ups in the UK using AI for good! ... Recycleye news · 29 Jun 2021 Global Furnace for the Future Project: Final application submitted The Furnace for the Future was selected in March 2021 as one of the top 70 projects from 311 applications submitted for the EU Innovation Fund (1), one of the world’s largest funding programs for the demonstration of innovative, low-carbon technologies. As part of the process, the industry has now submitted a more detailed second-stage […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news We’re living in a golden age of greenwash From 'carbon neutral' flights to 'net zero' bacon, dishonest green PR is on the rise. Greenpeace UK · 29 Jun 2021 Global 8th European REUSE Conference The conference will feature contributions by high-level representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament and member states as well as experts from industry, research and civil society. Reloop Platform · 29 Jun 2021 Industry news Powerday strengthens London presence with IOD Skip Hire acquisition Leading family-owned recycling and waste management company Powerday Plc has today announced the acquisition of IOD Skip Hire Limited (IOD), a move that will further strengthen its London presence. L... Powerday · 28 Jun 2021 Global Latest Editor’s Choice Article from Waste Management and Research ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jun 2021 Global Interview with Ecomondo’s Alessandra Astolfi ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jun 2021 Industry news The toxicological implications of e-waste Here, Donald A. Bruun and Pamela J. Lein discuss the toxicological implications of e-waste and how to address this global problem. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Jun 2021 Industry news MPE BREF STS Guideline – June 2021 The post MPE BREF STS Guideline – June 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 28 Jun 2021