Recycling news: 2023

Council news Become a councillor - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news How to grow your own lettuce - Hubbub Hubbub · 18 Aug 2023 Council news Trees and subsidence - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news MP visits MVV’s biomass plant at Ridham The MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, Gordon Henderson, learnt how biomass powered by waste wood can contribute to the UK’s energy security and net zero goals on a visit to MVV Environment’s Ridham Dock facility in Kent. The 25MW combined heat and power (CHP) biomass plant opened in 2015 and processes 195,000 tonnes of end […] Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Aug 2023 Policy & government Get tax relief on exported and converted components for Plastic Packaging Tax You can get relief on exported and converted packaging in the same accounting period or claim a credit for them on a later tax return. GOV.UK · 18 Aug 2023 Council news Register to Vote - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 18 Aug 2023 Global Member Testimonial: JONO ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Bryson Recycling invests in 4 more AI-powered Recycleye robots in first robot re-purchase. Bryson Recycling, the UK’s largest social enterprise, today announced a further investment in Recycleye Robotics, buying 4 new robots in addition to the one installed at its Mallusk operation in 2021. This four-fold investment increase marks the first announced robot re-purchase in the UK and Ireland. Bryson, an innovator in Recycling for over 30 years,... Recycleye news · 18 Aug 2023 Policy & government Product Recall: Flying Tiger Light Clay 5 Mix (2308-0098) Product Recall for Flying Tiger Light Clay 5 Mix presenting a chemical risk. GOV.UK · 18 Aug 2023 Global Maguire Expanded Weigh Scale Blenders Series According to US-based manufacturer Maguire, growing demand for the use of post-consumer content, surcharges on virgin resign, and global legislative policy proposals and adoptions are being enforced around the globe. “These new challenges have plastics processors looking for economical solutions to incorporate additional materials, more diverse materials and changing material content in their f… Global Recycling · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Birmingham again falls foul of ombudsman over waste collections Birmingham city council has been ordered by the Local Government Ombudsman to pay £300 to a resident who was caused “avoidable distress” when the council failed to resolve recurring missed collections. The decision from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman was handed down in June but published by the body earlier this week. The complainant, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Bryson acquires four Recycleye robots for Mallusk MRF EXCLUSIVE: Northern Irish waste management company Bryson Recycling has acquired four robots from London-based start-up Recycleye, which will be installed at its materials recycling facility (MRF) on the outskirts of Belfast. Two of the four robots will be installed over a fibre line with the objective of picking non-paper items such as plastics, cans and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Viridor ‘ceases operations’ at Skelmersdale plastics plant EXCLUSIVE: Viridor has ‘ceased operations’ at its plastic recycling facility in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The move from Viridor was confirmed in its accounts for the 2022/23 financial year published in the summer. In a statement to letsrecycle.com, the company said the move was a “planned, strategic decision” which was taken after its Avonmouth polymer plant “completed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news How to make your own bug hotel - Hubbub Hubbub · 17 Aug 2023 Council news Legal - Kirklees Council Kirklees Council · 17 Aug 2023 Policy & government Government backs pubs to open earlier for World Cup Final Government encourages councils in England to get pubs open earlier on Sunday ahead of the Lionesses historic World Cup final. GOV.UK · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Green With Pride - Hubbub Hubbub · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Q&A: What does the UK single-use plastic ban in October 2023 mean for you? The post Q&A: What does the UK single-use plastic ban in October 2023 mean for you? appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news New report investigates impacts and solutions for chemical flame-retardant use in mattresses In-depth analysis of industry perspectives and economic impacts reveals key opportunities to improve mattress circularity and sustainability. Fidra · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Phase Two #FoilFriday #FoilFriday is a new, free campaign designed to help promote aluminium foil recycling. Below are a couple of examples of the graphics and animations that you’ll find within the downloadable materials. There are 16 resources in total for phase one of the campaign, covering September and October, simply click the download link (‘Email this to […] Alupro · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Holiday Hunger: City Harvest supports school food banks ITV London reports on the demand for school food banks to feed their communities, especially during the school holidays. City Harvest food charity supports school food banks but has a large waitlist of people needing urgent help amidst the cost of living crisis. City Harvest London · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Introducing our new ‘Zero Avoidable Waste to Landfill’ tier As the world becomes increasingly aware of the pressing need for sustainable practices, businesses are taking significant strides to demonstrate their environmental commitment through waste management. Bronwynn Harris, Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Consultant discusses how one crucial aspect of this journey is the move towards eliminating waste sent to landfills. Valpak · 17 Aug 2023 Policy & government Scale-up and Innovator Founder visa endorsing bodies: guidance Guidance for Innovator Founder and Scale-up visa endorsing bodies. GOV.UK · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news How to eat seasonally in the UK - a month by month guide - Hubbub Hubbub · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Off The Hanger - Hubbub Hubbub · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Non-Branded Packaging Under EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) the packaging regulations are moving away from the current shared responsibility to a single point of compliance Der Beitrag Non-Branded Packaging erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Mid Devon scraps plans to pilot weekly recycling collections Mid Devon district council has scrapped its planned trial of weekly recycling collections and will stop collecting ‘side waste’ from October 2023, as it awaits further clarity from central government. In December 2022, the authority announced plans to trial the weekly collection of recyclables from households in the 2023/24 financial year. At the time, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Sky backs plastic-free chewing gum and insect-based pet food in greener advertising push Broadcaster Sky has chosen five businesses to share its £2m ‘Sky Zero Footprint Fund’, including plastic-free products and insect-based pet food. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news News in brief (17/08/23) With news on: JCB to showcase Wastemaster machines at RWM Expo; Veolia makes new addition to leadership team; ‘Re-use roadshow’ initiative launched by Lancashire country council; and, Tilbury Riverside Projects picnic event sponsored by EMR. JCB to showcase Wastemaster machines at RWM Expo JCB has announced it will showcase a series of machines from its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news How to start growing your own food at home - Hubbub Hubbub · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction The UK has seen a more than 98% decline in the use of plastic bags due to charges on single-use carrier bags, according to new figures released by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) on 31st July. In 2015, several supermarket chains, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op, and Marks and... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Phase Two #FoilFriday Welsh language resources #FoilFriday is a new, free campaign designed to help promote aluminium foil recycling. Below are the graphics and animations that you’ll find within the downloadable materials. There are 16 resources in total for phase two of the campaign, to cover September and October, simply click the download link (‘Email this to me’) in the red […] Alupro · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news HMRC collects £41m more than forecast from plastics tax Statistics published today by HMRC have shown that plastic packaging tax (PPT) receipts in the financial year 2022/23 totalled £276 million, £41 million more than forecasted by the Treasury. The tax was introduced in April 2022 and saw a £200 per tonne levy placed on plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content. At the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news Team Ward Athletes Smash New Goals with Race for Life Success In July, as part of Ward’s ongoing Let’s Smash Some Goals campaign, a 29-strong team of enthusiastic Ward Athletes took... Ward Recycling · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news The environmental impact of incorrect waste disposal Dive into the environmental consequences of improper disposal in landfills (focusing on mattresses) and outline sustainable alternatives like mattress recycling that contribute to waste reduction and landfill diversion. The Furniture Recycling Group · 17 Aug 2023 Policy & government Bristol Airport's application for year-round slot coordination Seeks views on Bristol Airport's application for year-round slot coordination. GOV.UK · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news DESNZ publishes the Biomass Strategy – What does it mean for AD On 10th August, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published a long-awaited Biomass Strategy, laying out a comprehensive vision for utilising biomass in achieving the UK’s legally-binding net-zero targets. Biomass, encompassing organic materials like crops, wastes, and residues, emerges as a versatile resource across various sectors. The strategy reaffirms the government’s … ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Aug 2023 Industry news UK becomes Geminor’s ‘biggest market’ Norwegian-owned waste management company Geminor has today (17 August) announced that the UK has “for the first time” become its biggest market in terms of tonnages of waste handled. The waste to fuel specialist explained that in the first half of 2023, the company handled a “record” 1,097,152 tonnes of waste for recycling and recovery … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2023 Global Plastic Recycling: Cost Efficiency in Melt Filtration Recyclates of the highest quality are a highly sought-after commodity in the plastics processing industry. In line with demand, stricter requirements are also being placed on the productivity of the recycling systems. German-based company Ettlinger, the center of competence for recycling in the MAAG Group, offers a solution for providing corresponding product quantities for the […] Global Recycling · 17 Aug 2023