Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Revolutionising Data Collection on Litter: RECOUPs Litter Composition and Pathways Project The post Revolutionising Data Collection on Litter: RECOUPs Litter Composition and Pathways Project appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Vintage fire engine is a hit for Colnbrook Museum The post Vintage fire engine is a hit for Colnbrook Museum appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Defra to launch ‘design review’ of EPR Defra has said it will be using the 12-month delay to payments under extended producer responsibility (EPR) to launch a “design review” of the administration of the system. And, the department has also said it is “committed” to consistent recycling collections but this needs to be considered “in context of the economic environment everyone is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Extreme weather in Antarctica warns urgent climate action Unprecedented extreme weather in Antarctica foretells a problematic future as scientists warn of intensifying events triggered by rising temperatures. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Aug 2023 Global Reimbursing Farmers Who Utilize Compost The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is launching the Compost Reimbursement Program to encourage on-farm use of commercial compost. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Mixed Waste MRF, AD And Composting Combo The Santa Barbara County, California ReSource Center processes about 550 to 600 tons/day of mixed MSW via its materials recovery, anaerobic digestion and composting facilities. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Save More Than Food Campaign Assessment The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) and dozens of Central Ohio organizations joined forces in 2018 to identify a shared set of strategies for cutting food waste in half in the region by 2030, including the creation of the Save More Than Food (SMTF) campaign, which uses public outreach channels to provide information on food waste prevention and diversion. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Creating More Food Waste Composting Capacity “We were raising the funds to upgrade the site to expand its capacity and were applying for a medium-scale food waste composting facility permit, which allows up to 5,000 cy of food waste and a total of up to 40,000 cy of other organics.” BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news 836 luminaires are reused at iconic Barcelona market A total of 836 luminaires were reused in a major lighting upgrade at Barcelona’s famous Encants flea market. Local firm […] Recolight · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news NWH names Biffa’s DRS director as chief operating officer Scottish waste and recycling firm NWH Group has announced the appointment of Gavin Money as chief operating officer, effective from the end of September. Gavin Money will join the company from Biffa where he was DRS operations director. He worked closely with the Scottish scheme which was recently pushed back again to October 2025, in line … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Ombudsman orders Havering to procure new bins for resident The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled in favour of a resident in a dispute over recycling collections with Havering London borough council. The council has been ordered to apologise to the resident, named as Ms X, and buy two replacement two knee-high bins, cover the cost of a wheelie bin, and make … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news CCL group meeting presentation, 31 July 2023 The post CCL group meeting presentation, 31 July 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news PR meeting presentation, 2 August 2023 The post PR meeting presentation, 2 August 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Keenan invests £1 million into Welsh expansion plans In expectation of upcoming food waste regulations in Wales, Keenan Recycling, a commercial food waste collection company, has invested £1m into additional services in South Wales. The move is part of a broader £2 million spending initiative to support Keenan Recycling’s growth plans. Supported by the Business Growth Fund, Keenan Recycling already operates in Wales, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Remanufactured bulkheads go on sale Remanufactured bulkheads with a range of commercial and environmental benefits are currently being marketed by Scottish firm EGG Lighting. The […] Recolight · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news Innovative technologies in mattress recycling The Furniture Recycling Group · 8 Aug 2023 Industry news News in brief (08/08/23) With news on: CMA investigating Hanson’s acquisition of Mick George; Fire Awareness campaign launched by Manchester fire service and Recycle for Manchester; Stoke on Trent launch I.D.I.O.T campaign; and, DS Smith and Happy sushi create “entirely recyclable” sushi tray. CMA investigating Hanson’s acquisition of Mick George The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2023 Policy & government Flat 3, 93-95 Commercial Road, London, E1 1RD: LON/00BG/HMF/2023/0041 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham and Louise Crane MCIEH on 3 August 2023 GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2023 Research & science Formic and acetic acid pKa values increase under nanoconfinement - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 8 Aug 2023 Global New Recycling Center in Sweden Relies on Telehandler In Vara, on the Västgötaslätten plain, the new and highly modern Heljeved Recycling Center has opened, receiving waste from private households in the municipality. The facility, operated by Avfall & Återvinning Skaraborg, covers an area of 30,000 m², the equivalent of four football fields. As a result, a traffic-safe, sustainable and flexible recycling center has […] Global Recycling · 8 Aug 2023 Council news Child Social Care Workers | Children's Social Care Recruitment - campaigns.southtyneside.gov.uk South Tyneside Council · 7 Aug 2023 Global Plastic Pollution Facts Connection to Fossil Fuels: Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuel chemicals, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and non-renewable resource dependence. (Source: Center for International Environmental Law - "Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet" - 2019) Impact on Climate Change: Plastic production, transportation, and incineration release greenhouse gases, while […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Aug 2023 Global Connections: How Much N And P Are In Urban Residuals? The quantity of nitrogen and phosphorus in food waste is much less than expected. In terms of nutrient capture, it is time to talk toilets. BioCycle · 7 Aug 2023 Policy & government DWP annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 Information on the expenditure and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news UK needs to significantly reduce textiles going to waste, says government document In a recent policy paper, the UK Government highlighted the need to decrease the amount of textiles that are disposed of as residual waste in order to meet waste targets and Net Zero commitments. The document, called Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste, outlines the Waste Prevention Programme for England and identifies the priorities for action to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Aug 2023 Policy & government Psychedelic drugs to treat depression Researchers are exploring the science of psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for depression. How effective could they be, and what are the regulatory and legal challenges in their use? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Bin man turned drag queen adds sparkle to Edinburgh streets During Edinburgh’s busiest summer festival season since the Covid pandemic, a bin man and performer from Cheshire Council has come to support the cleanliness of the streets. Joe Leather performed his extravagant act to celebrate the deployment of additional waste and cleansing resources over August. He entertained Council Leader Cammy Day, cleansing staff, and passers-by... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Council in union meeting as loaders ‘change working practices’ North East Lincolnshire council has set up an “urgent” trade union meeting to discuss waste workers “unexpectedly changing working practices”, which has led to recycling collections being cancelled. The authority announced a last week that dry recycling collections will be suspended until 12 August while it catches up on missed collections (see letsrecycle.com story). The council … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2023 Council news Other School Payments - Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Rhondda Cynon Taff Council · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Reuse Network joins coalition to campaign for an end to child poverty Reuse Network is delighted to announce it has joined the End Child Poverty coalition, an important alliance committed to tackling child poverty and its underlying causes. Reuse Network · 7 Aug 2023 Policy & government Classifying drones and aircraft parts for import and export Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2023 Policy & government Classifying electrical equipment for import and export Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2023 Global The Global Number of Shredders The international Shredder industry is growing. According to the latest “World Shredder List” presented at the recent World Recycling Convention & Exhibition of the BIR (Bureau of International Recycling), the number has grown to 1,181. 334 Shredders of 1000 HP or more are located in the USA and 257 in the EU Member States and […] Global Recycling · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Be Battery Aware Batteries don’t go in any of your bins at home. Old batteries may seem ‘dead’ but they can still cause fires if you don’t dispose of them properly. They can be crushed in bin lorries or waste sorting plants and start fires. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Bed Federation calls for ‘EPR style scheme’ for mattresses The National Bed Federation (NBF) in the UK has called on the government to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) style service for mattresses, due to the lack of adequate recycling facilities across the country. The NBF explained that approximately 4.8 million mattresses end up in either landfills or incineration each year, which it said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news ELWA partners with Bookinglab for HWRC system The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) has implemented a booking system at its household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) as part of efforts to reduce the number of commercial vans using the site. ELWA manages waste disposal for 425,000 households across the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Havering, and Redbridge, and operates four … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2023 Policy & government Mr M Anthony-Akah v Sequence (UK) Ltd: 2304094/2018 and 2300937/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2023 Council news Visit Love Clean Streets and start reporting today - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 7 Aug 2023 Industry news Altilium delivers its next generation graphite from EV Battery Recycling, bringing us one step closer to achieving full anode circularity in batteries. Old EV batteries contain an abundance of valuable materials which we can recover to decarbonise EV battery supply chains, giving energy security and reducing our dependence on mining and producing fresh materials. Reclaiming of cathode metal from li-ion scrap has been well established, but recycling and upcycling of graphite has been overlooked. Graphite is [...] Altilium news · 7 Aug 2023 Research & science Meet the Editor of Arthritis & Rheumatology , S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 6 Aug 2023