Recycling news: 2022

Industry news ‘Group job and finish’ becomes issue in Bexley dispute Countrystyle Recycling, the waste collection contractor for the London borough of Bexley, has acted to explain its position on changes to its workforce “job and finish” system ahead of a planned strike. The trade union Unite announced last week (29 June) that “bin collections in Bexley will halt during summer pay strikes”, which are set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2022 Global EEB – SSNC Meeting on Swedish EU Presidency + Air Quality Policy discussions – 5 December – Stockholm & Online EEB-SSNC Meeting on Swedish EU Presidency + Air Quality Policy discussions Monday 5 December 2022, SSNC offices, Stockholm + hybrid access. Time: 14:00 to 16:00/17:00 CET […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global The OECD and environmental policy – 6 December – Online The OECD and environmental policy Capacity Building Workshop – How can civil society engage with the Chemicals and Biotechnology Committee and the Environmental Policy Committee Tuesday […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Economic Transition Working Group meeting – 5 – 7 December – Online Economic Transition Working Group meeting 5 – 7 December The Economic Transition team is happy to host an online working group meeting from the 5th until […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global New CAP unpacked – Its true cost for farmers, nature and taxpayers- 7 December – Brussels & Online Let’s unpack the CAP and explore its role in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises and long-term food security. Wednesday 7 December 2022 | 15:00 – […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news How businesses can transition to a circular economy Why is a circular economy important? Business is changing. There has been a global shift to focus on more sustainable ways of working to help preserve the planet and reduce the ongoing impact of our consumption. ... The Furniture Recycling Group · 4 Jul 2022 Global Implementation of EPR Schemes: Lessons Learned and Best Practices (WCEF2022 Accelerator Session)- 8 December – Hybrid Implementation of EPR Schemes: Lessons Learned and Best Practices 8 December, 10:00-12:00 CAT (9:00-11:00 CET) Kigali (Rwanda) and online Please Register here EPR is one […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson Berlin, 4 July 2022 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board. The EUBP leadership team will be headed by its new Chairperson, Stefan Barot (BIOTEC) and supported by the new Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks). “Never before [...] European Bioplastics News · 4 Jul 2022 Global Thematic Webinar Chemicals and Gender- 14 December – Online Thematic Webinar Chemicals and Gender 14 December, 14:00-15:45 CET, online More than 1,5 million people die from exposure to harmful chemicals every year worldwide according […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news LGA ‘concerned’ by public sector procurement plans The Local Government Association (LGA) is “concerned” the government’s procurement bill will require councils to go to the market for services already delivered “effectively” by collaborative arrangements within the public sector. This could make the process more expensive for local authorities awarding in-house waste contracts, or delivering waste services in partnership with other councils, t… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news Recycle Cymru director found guilty in baler incident case A company director has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after an employee bled to death in a baling machine accident at a North Wales recycling plant. Norman Butler had worked at Stephen Jones’s Recycle Cymru for less than a month before his fatal accident on 30 November 2017 (see letsrecycle.com story). Mold Crown … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2022 Global We’re hiring: Communication & policy traineeship to start in September for 6 months Based in the heart of Brussels, close to the EU-institutions, FEAD offers you the opportunity to work with a European trade association representing the private waste management industry. As a team member of FEAD, you will be in the frontline of our organisation, taking care of day-to-day communications to enhance our visibility and outreach, ensuring […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news Waste groups write to Churchill over legislation delays Defra has been criticised by three waste and recycling associations for still not publishing the government’s responses to consultations on consistent collections and a deposit return scheme (DRS). On Friday (1 July), the Environmental Services Association (ESA), the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) and the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO) released a …… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association marks 21st anniversary WOOD RECYCLERS were inspired to turn future challenges into opportunities as they gathered on June 29 to mark the 21st anniversary of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The milestone conference and celebration at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham saw over 120 WRA members and guests meet to reflect on the successful history of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jul 2022 Global EU Container glass industry records highest ever growth in production New 2021 data points to highest production growth ever recorded for food and beverage glass packaging. Despite increasing challenges in crisis times, glass industry remains resilient in face of exceptionally high market demand. New 2021 industry data released today points to strong growth in container glass production in Europe and demonstrates that the sector continues […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news New CIWM president calls for ‘end of waste’ reforms The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) marked the inauguration of its new president, Anna Willetts, at a ceremony in Manchester last week (3 July). At the event, Dr Willetts launched her 2022 presidential report and called for a reform of ‘end of waste’ regulations. The new president, an environmental lawyer at Gunnercooke LLP, is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news enfinium Skelton Grange invites Leeds community groups to apply for new funding boost enfinium Skelton Grange Community Benefit Fund enfinium · 4 Jul 2022 Policy & government OEP response to consultation on environmental targets - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 4 Jul 2022 Industry news Pierre Dorel, Managing Director of Viridor Energy - Viridor Viridor · 4 Jul 2022 Council news ConstituencyBoundaries - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 3 Jul 2022 Council news Public Register of HMOs - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 2 Jul 2022 Industry news ‘Inconsistent’ rules undermining landfill regeneration The “inconsistent” application of regulation is undermining the regeneration of historic landfills, speakers claimed during a webinar hosted by the Specialist in Land Condition Register (SiLC). SiLCs are registered professionals who ensure brownfield sites and other land affected by contamination across the UK are returned to ‘beneficial use’. During the webinar held yesterday (30 June), … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2022 Policy & government Heritage Lists - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Amazon fires at 15 year high in June as UK continues to import 3 million tonnes of animal feed a year Manaus, 01 July 2022 – Official data published today by the Brazilian Space Agency INPE shows 2,562 fire hotspots have been recorded in the Amazon during the month of June, the highest level since 2007 [1]. The fire hotspots in the Amazon typically result from the burning of felled rainforest for agriculture, including the clearance […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Dove - Unilever Global Unilever news · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Rexona - Unilever Global Unilever news · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association marks 21st anniversary Wood recyclers were inspired to turn future challenges into opportunities as they gathered this week (June 29) to mark the 21st anniversary of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The milestone conference and celebration at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham saw over 120 WRA members and guests meet to reflect on the successful history […] Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Jul 2022 Global EU laws with teeth that won’t bite: an act of self-sabotage? Whereas a law that is breached can be enforced, the nice words of a political commitment cannot. The EU has strong environmental laws, with which those bound by them must comply – in theory. In reality, the EU is notoriously unwilling and slow to show some teeth and enforce laws. While promises to improve are there, action is lacking. We propose concrete steps for how to move to a ‘Better Compl… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Recycling reforms a ‘top priority’ for climate, ESA says In a strong reaction to the Progress Report released by the Climate Change Committee this week (29 June), the Environmental Services Association has said that major recycling reforms should be a “top priority” to reduce the sector’s emissions. Emphasising the importance of recycling, Charlotte Rule, climate and energy policy advisor at the Environmental Services Association … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2022 Policy & government 8. Grant Recovery - Unregistered Bodies This chapter sets out the grant recovery requirements for all Unregistered Bodies and includes Homes England's Recovery of Capital Grants from Unregistered Providers General Determination 2017. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2022 Global Press release: The Paper value chain is ready to take circularity to a new level with 2030 recycling rate target Representatives of the European paper value chain gathered yesterday in Brussels have pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030. The commitment was taken during the 8th edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards which saw two projects, breaking new ground for how far paper recycling can go, receiving the highest distinction in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news The UK Infrastructure Bank should lead on net zero and nature James Cameron, Senior Advisor at Pollination, outlines why the UK Infrastructure Bank must lead the way in delivering net zero and nature restoration – and discusses how this can be achieved in practice through new policy measures. Aldersgate Group · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Incoming CIWM President calls for End of Waste reform CIWM has marked the inauguration of its next President, Dr Anna Willetts, with the launch of her 2022 Presidential Report, ‘Improving the way we regulate circular resources in the UK’, which focuses on how best to streamline and give confidence in the End of Waste process. CIWM President’s Report 2022It is widely recognised that an... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Local authority news round-up (1/07/2022) With news on: bi-weekly general waste collections from 2023; contamination approaches ‘unsustainable levels’; and, woman fined for dumped waste. Greenwich to move to bi-weekly waste collections in 2023 In London, the Royal Borough of Greenwich has announced that it will collect residual waste bi-weekly from February 2023, with recycling and food waste collection to remain … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Contribute to developing a long-term bioresource strategy The treatment of sewage (or urban wastewater) produces sludge that has to be treated, managed, used or disposed. Within the UK, sewage sludge is typically treated using anaerobic digestion and treated organic matter, known as biosolids (or bioresources) are primarily recycled to agricultural land. The water industry is considering how to manage the environmental impacts… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jul 2022 Policy & government Independent Review of ACCUs - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Altilitech opens new Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Technology Centre in the UK Altilium Metals has opened a Technology Centre in Devon, UK to strengthen its competitive edge in recycling of electric vehicle batteries. The Technology Centre will allow its subsidiary Altilitech to scale recycling innovations faster and speed up its time-to-market. The team will be working closely together with the MEDET hydrometallurgical plant in Bulgaria, which is [...] Altilium news · 1 Jul 2022 Industry news Nutrition — Sustainability - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 30 Jun 2022 Council news Log in - Hackney Council Hackney Council · 30 Jun 2022 Global US Supreme Court Limits Federal Government's Ability to Control Pollution June 30th, 2022, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, undermining efforts to reduce climate-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. Today's ruling creates a devastating impact on frontline communities […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Jun 2022