Recycling news: 2022

Industry news AD operators urged to prepare for gas grid decommissioning Anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators connected to the natural gas grid network should begin preparing for it to potentially be decommissioned by 2050, as the country progresses its net-zero goals. James Richardson, chief economist at the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), warned the sector at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) conference yesterday (8 December… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2022 Industry news Get support on permitting issues Do you have delays in your permitting application or need support to prepare a good quality application for your new permit or your permit variation? If you let me know, then from there I could liaise with the local environment agencies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. My aim would be to speed up your application, build… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Dec 2022 Policy & government A patchwork of provision: mapping report The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's mapping of domestic abuse services in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2022 Industry news Falkirk to stop glass collections over £234,000 DRS loss Falkirk council has announced that it will stop collecting glass at the kerbside soon after the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) is rolled out in August, after forecasting the system will cost it £234,000. The council’s executive approved the move at a meeting on 6 December alongside rubber-stamping several other “significant” changes to its waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2022 Industry news South Hams hails ‘improvement’ after in-house switch South Hams district council says its waste and recycling collection services have seen “significant improvements” since they were taken in-house on 3 October. Waste management company FCC Environment began a contract providing waste and recycling collections in the Devon district in April 2019 (see letsrecycle.com story). In March 2021, FCC Environment rolled out service changes … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2022 Industry news Hands-on review: OneOdio Focus A10 Hybrid Bluetooth ANC headphones - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 9 Dec 2022 Council news Consultation and community engagement - Teignbridge District Council Teignbridge Council · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government Norfolk devolution deal Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and Norfolk County Council. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Food Waste: The social trend leaving a bad taste FROM pictures at pumpkin patches for Instagram, to viral food challenges for YouTube, to the upcoming festive season, research by food waste management company, Warrens, part of the Bio Capital Group, has suggested that there may be a significant connection between social media and an increase in unnecessary food waste. Seasonal events are a social... Skip & Waste Magazine · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Council hails ‘victory for people’ as EfW expansion rejected Chester West and Chester council says it has received confirmation from the government that it will refuse permission to the owners of the Lostock energy from waste (EfW) plant to increase its capacity by 128,000 tonnes. In January 2021, Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP), funded through a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and FCC … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news News in brief (08/12/2022) With news on: Two individuals sentenced for waste crime; old tyres a fire risk in West Sussex; publication of environmental targets ‘intended’ in 2022; and, Suez consults on plans for carbon capture plant. Two individuals sentenced for waste crime Herefordshire council announced on 29 November that two individuals were sentenced after pleading guilty to fly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news STARK CHALLENGES AHEAD – 750,000t household plastic packaging goes uncaptured The post STARK CHALLENGES AHEAD – 750,000t household plastic packaging goes uncaptured appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government Discharges and Environmental Monitoring Annual Report 2021 The report provides a summary of the data that's available in the public register maintained by the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Companies signed up to WWF’s ReSource Plastic initiative actually increased plastic production last year WWF has revealed that the eight corporates signed up to its ReSource: Plastic initiative, which requires commitments to reduce single-use plastic packaging, collectively distributed more plastics in 2021 than 2020. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government Housing statistics 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2022. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Essex relaunches ‘£867m’ residual waste tender EXCLUSIVE: Essex county council has re-launched its search for a contractor to process 350,000 tonnes of residual waste across three lots, valued at between £433.5 million and £867 million. The tender document was first launched in August but pulled three months later due to “technical issues” (see letsrecycle.com story). The council wrote to bidders last … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Sky News Italia – City Harvest The post Sky News Italia – City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government Diet-related Health Inequalities A POSTnote that describes the impact of poor diet on health, the underlying causes and policy approaches to address them. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government 2. General management appropriate measures These are appropriate measures for the environmental management of a regulated facility permitted to store, treat or transfer (or both) non-hazardous and inert waste. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Composting in Small Spaces We are supporting the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub’s celebrations for International Day for Older Persons. Sow the City, who we are working with on our composting projects, have written this blog about how composting can be done in small spaces, when you don’t have access to a large open space. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news ‘Creative Innovation’ theme for Global Recycling Day 2023 The Global Recycling Foundation has unveiled ‘creative innovation’ as its theme for its flagship Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18 March. Now in its fourth year, the foundation will run a competition to mark the day called ‘Recycling Heroes 2023’. Nominated businesses that have “continued to recycle during one of the toughest economic periods” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Policy & government BMW fined for failing to comply with CMA information request BMW AG has been issued with a £30,000 fine, plus a daily penalty of £15,000, after it failed to provide information following a CMA information request. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Apple aims to cut waste by expanding ‘self-repair’ to UK US technology giant Apple announced on 6 December that it was expanding its self-repair service for iPhones and MacBook computers to eight European countries, including the UK. Customers who wish to complete their own repairs are now able to buy more than 200 genuine parts and repair kits for certain iPhones and Macs launched after … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news Defra warned that firms risk ‘falling foul’ of ‘chaotic’ EPR The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called on Defra to roll out an “immediate and intensive” information campaign for businesses impacted by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. The FPA is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry, representing manufacturers of containers, bags and cups used to package prepared food and drinks. Its members … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Industry news LARAC warns of ‘procurement bottleneck’ in 2023 VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cathy Cook, chair of the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC), says delays to the government’s response on consistent collections in England is “really frustrating” for councils. The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) consulted on increasing consistency in recycling collected from households, businesses and other organisations in England b… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2022 Research & science ChemistryEurope - Chemistry Europe Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 7 Dec 2022 Council news Wiltshire Council Booking and Reporting - Wiltshire Council Wiltshire Council · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Panda Ireland Aluminium Line Case Study Panda Ireland was looking for technology to support plant efficiency and to manage costs. Attracting and retaining labour was also creating challenges, with ongoing costs caused by a lack of available labour.... Recycleye news · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news North East waste management specialists recognised for ‘Recycling Facility Of The Year’ at National Recycling Awards WASTE management specialists, J&B Recycling, have won the ‘Recycling Facility of the Year’ at the National Recycling Awards for their ‘Windermere’ Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Hartlepool, recognising exemplary operation through innovation and improved management. The MRW National Recycling Awards, which were held on Tuesday 6th December at Westminster Park Plaza, London, are the most... … Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news MPE Environment WG, minutes 7 November 2022 The post MPE Environment WG, minutes 7 November 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news EIPA/TR annual meeting minutes, 24 June 2022 The post EIPA/TR annual meeting minutes, 24 June 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Around 160 people attend The Recycling Association Christmas lunch As we get closer to the end of another year, it was time for Members of The Recycling Association to get together for the annual Christmas lunch. Taking place at the Institute of Directors in London, and attended by around 160 people, it was an opportunity to enjoy a three-course lunch and network with colleagues… The Recycling Association · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Local authority news round-up (07/12/22) With news on: EfW is ‘clearly’ recycling, Lincolnshire councillor says; Mid Ulster launches large electrical appliance reuse campaign; Staffordshire launches HWRC trade use consultation; and, Wealden councillors visit EfW and composting facilities. EfW is ‘clearly’ recycling, Lincolnshire councillor says The leader of Lincolnshire county council has criticised government recycling targets for n… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Sutton concerned over former Viridor landfill restoration Sutton council has said it is concerned that the new owners of Viridor’s landfill business may not complete restoration works on the Beddington farmlands landfill site in time. The concerns were raised in a report written by Andy Webber, head of development management and strategic planning, which was noted by the council yesterday (6 December). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2022 Policy & government BIM40164 - Specific receipts: refunds of sums paid as VAT: the starting point for the direct tax analysis GOV.UK · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news AD & Bioresources News – Issue 54, Winter 2022 The latest edition of AD & Bioresources News is now available, featuring: Greening the Gas Grid: Actions to Deliver A Secure, Economical and Green Energy Supply – Biomethane Mobilising Community Support for AD Chris Huhne’s COP27 Diary Tech Focus: Mechanical Separators for Digestate to Refine Nutrient Management Tax and Business Rates Double Whammy Vacancies +… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Battery collection rate ‘recovers after Covid’ Statistics published by the Environment Agency suggest compliance schemes are on track to meet targets for the collection of waste portable batteries in 2022. Meanwhile, Defra has commissioned consultancy Oakdene Hollins, producer compliance scheme Valpak and research and education organisation Warwick Manufacturing Group to gather quantitative evidence for the impact assessment of its much-del… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Compost certification group highlights low contamination Research undertaken by the Renewable Energy Assurance Limited (REAL) has shown that 98.5% of tested compost samples and 98.1% of tested digestate samples were within the limits for physical contaminants. REAL, a certification administrator operating the ‘compost certification scheme’ (CCS) and ‘biofertiliser certification scheme’, released the results of its research yesterday, 6 December. The … letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2022 Industry news Christmas recycling competition launched for York school children City of York Council has partnered with Alupro to launch a festive-themed competition for primary school pupils. With the council now able to collect aluminium foil at the kerbside, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling – especially at Christmas, when packaging volumes increase. Challenging children to create a festive A4 […] Alupro · 7 Dec 2022 Global The troubled promise: how to rethink digitalisation for a post-growth future The EU’s twin digital and green transition comes with a catch. Beyond the shiny facade of efficiency and speed are the growing ICT footprint and unexpected rebound effects. A different approach to digitalisation could help us tackle its negative impacts and harness digital tools to foster a sustainable, post-growth economy. Andreas Budiman reports. Digitalisation has come with a grand promise o… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Dec 2022