Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Reports: UK mulling ban on microplastics in bathroom and cleaning products
The UK Government is reportedly considering bans on microplastics in products like shampoo, toothpaste and washing-up liquid.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Aug 2023
Industry news
Ice sheet models: Tracking climate change through glacier movement
A new equation has revealed that twice the amount of predicted subglacial waters might be draining into the ocean, causing sea level rises and ecological damage.
Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Land use in England, 2021
Statistics on how different land uses are distributed across England.
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Land use in England, 2019
Statistics on how different land uses are distributed across England.
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Land use in England, 2020
Statistics on how different land uses are distributed across England.
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Land use change: hectarage 2019 to 2022
Statistics on the amount of land changing use in England.
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
196 Cape Hill, Birmingham, Smethwick, B66 4SJ: BIR/00CS/LSC/2022/0008
Midlands region, Judge C Goodall and Mrs J Rossiter MRICS on 16 May 2023
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Industry news
Potential sale of some DS Smith recycling operations mooted
EXCLUSIVE: DS Smith has declined to comment on the future of its recycling operations in the UK, after entering period of consultation in May on the future of six of its recycling sites. As revealed by letsrecycle.com, DS Smith began a “strategic review” of its UK recycling operations in May (see letsrecycle.com story). The consultation will … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
61 Three Counties Park, Sledge Green, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6JW: BIR/47UC/PHI/2022/0043
Midlands Region, Judge David R. Salter (chairman) and I.D Humphries BSc (Est Man) FRICS (Surveyor) on 16 May 2023
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
60 Three Counties Park, Sledge Green, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6JW: BIR/47UC/PHI/2022/0042
Midlands Region, Judge David R.Salter (chairman) and I.D Humphries BSc (Est Man) FRICS (Surveyor) on 16 May 2023
GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2023
Research & science
Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment - TU Delft OpenCourseWare
TU Delft News · 24 Aug 2023
Council news
GCSE joy for students at City of London Academy Highgate Hill - City of London Corporation
City of London Council · 24 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Trade Secretary launches UK-India campaign on G20 visit to Jaipur
The Secretary of State launches Alive with Opportunity, a campaign designed to build on the UK and India’s strong relationship, and boost trade and investment.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Policy & government
UK battery strategy
We are seeking views on our proposed work for a UK battery strategy to ensure we have access to the widest possible evidence and perspectives.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Digital waste tracking - CIWM - CIWM
CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Proposals announced to introduce a ban on imports of used clothing into Uganda
The Textile Recycling Association has become aware of proposals announced to introduce a ban on imports of used clothing into Uganda, whilst we will continue to advocate the free trade of good quality used clothing which employs tens of millions of people around the world and is 70 times better for the environment than buying [...] Read More... from Proposals announced to introduce a ban on imp…
Textile Recycling Association · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Coca-Cola Sverige | Officiell webbplats - Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 23 Aug 2023
Global
The impact of mining: how many raw materials do we really need?
As Europe accelerates its pursuit of transition materials, concerns arise over potential compromises to crucial environmental and social safeguards. Some are beginning to ask if the type of transition which depends on further exploitation of resources and environmental harm is really the best way forward? Is there a fairer way to achieve the green transition which benefits everyone? This interv…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
London Live News: City Harvest and Angelic make summer snacking safe for hungry children with allergies
The post London Live News: City Harvest and Angelic make summer snacking safe for hungry children with allergies appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Council ‘disappointed’ as PEDW scraps Barry Biomass demolition notice
Vale of Glamorgan council has said it is “very disappointed” after the Planning and Environment Department Wales (PEDW) scrapped the demolition notice the council issued against Barry Biomass in September 2021. PEDW made the decision in a notice published yesterday (22 August). The final decision by the PEDW comes after the Welsh government said it … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Net Zero without biomass? Forget it.
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Humber flood defences £29m upgrade begins at Stallingborough
A £29m project to manage the risk of flooding to people and major industry in north-east Lincolnshire is now underway.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
MPE Food Contact Working Group minutes, 29-30 March 2023
The post MPE Food Contact Working Group minutes, 29-30 March 2023 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Defra reveals council ‘league tables’ for fly-tipping enforcement
Defra has today (23 August) published its league tables for local authorities in England covering aspects of enforcement action for fly-tipping. The statistics, covering the 2021/22 financial year, detail which authorities issued the most and least amount of fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and the ratio between FPNs issued and incidents recorded. This follows on from … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Keeping glass recycling local - cullet export to Europe increases by 31% - British Glass
British Glass news · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Biogen acquires five AD plants from Ingenious
Biogen has acquired five operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants from the asset management company Ingenious Group for an undisclosed fee, expanding its AD portfolio in the UK to 19 facilities. Two of the facilities are located in Inverness, Scotland, which the other three are located in Colchester, Northampton and Nottinghamshire. Biogen works with supermarkets, the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Mrs M Raphael v Trentside Manor Care Ltd and others: 1305965/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Mrs C McCabe v The Gorge Parish Council: 1305283/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Council news
Open Data - Business Rates - Mid Sussex District Council
Mid Sussex Council · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Making Biodiversity Net Gain a success - Wildlife and Countryside Link
Wildlife and Countryside Link · 23 Aug 2023
Council news
Manage your account online - Mid Sussex District Council
Mid Sussex Council · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
Stories - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Local authority fly-tipping enforcement league tables for England, 2021/22
Publication of local authority fly-tipping enforcement league tables for England covering 2021/22.
GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
EMR plans electric vehicle battery recycling plant in Birmingham
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on plans by European Metal Recycling (EMR) to construct an electric vehicle recycling and research facility in Birmingham. The consultation was launched last week (18 August) and will run until 18 September 2023. In the application, prepared by Wardell Armstrong on behalf of EMR, the proposed facility will … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
It’s time to change the law on infant formula - Iceland
Iceland Foods corporate news · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
‘Dead storage’ and ‘imminent risk to supplies’: documents reveal how England’s water companies struggled in last summer’s heatwaves
The post ‘Dead storage’ and ‘imminent risk to supplies’: documents reveal how England’s water companies struggled in last summer’s heatwaves appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 23 Aug 2023
Industry news
JLR to use second-life EV batteries for major energy storage project
Used batteries from Jaguar electric vehicles (EVs) are set to get a new lease of life as large-scale energy storage systems at a solar and wind park in the Midlands.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Aug 2023
Policy & government
LN6 3QZ, Lincwaste Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/HP302FP/S002
View the surrender issued for North Hykeham IBA Recycling Facility, Lincoln under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2023
Policy & government
Using, treating, storing and disposing of waste (England)
You may need an environmental permit if your business uses, recycles, treats, stores or disposes of waste or mining waste.
GOV.UK · 22 Aug 2023
Global
Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2023 by CRE partner, nova-Institut
Taking place on 28-29 November 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online, the Advanced Recycling Conference will introduce the diversity of advanced recycling solutions and brings together stakeholders along the entire plastics value chain. The unique concept of presenting all advanced recycling solutions and related topics at one event will guarantee a comprehensive and exciting conference […] The …
Chemical Recycling Europe · 22 Aug 2023