Recycling news: 2023

Global That’s a wrap for EBC23 Berlin, 13 December 2023 – European Bioplastics wraps up two days of insightful sessions, policy panel and market data analysis at EBC23. 380 attendees gathered in Berlin and online to attend the 18th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference, EBC23. In their opening remarks, Lars Börger and Mariagiovanna Vetere, Acting Co-Chairs of EUBP, mentioned [...] European Bioplastics News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Is the Swiss system for regulating chemicals a useful model for the UK? Today, CHEM Trust has published a new report by the journalist, researcher and former editorial director of the global news platform Chemical Watch, Geraint Roberts: ‘The Swiss Chemicals System: The legal framework and how it relates to that in the EU’. CHEM Trust commissioned the report in response to growing interest from policymakers, NGOs, and […] CHEM Trust · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news REA cautiously welcomes COP28 deal REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28 reaches agreement to steer away from fossil fuels The COP28 event has concluded with an agreement recognising the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Dec 2023 Global From rubbish to resources: how Waste-to-Energy plants contribute to the circular economy Globally, it is estimated that 2.24 billion tonnes of waste were generated in 2020, a number expected to increase to... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news HSENI to inspect waste firms over machinery safety The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced it will be carrying out an inspection initiative involving private waste premises in the country, concentrating on machinery guarding, safe isolation, and maintenance procedures. The visits are scheduled to begin from January 15, 2024, and span through February and March. HSE NI said inspectors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Global Reloop 2023 Year in Review Sharing the highlights of this year, as well as some of the exciting things we’ll be working on in 2024. Reloop Platform · 13 Dec 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes TOMRA as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: It’s All About Transition Every COP feels like there’s a hero’s journey to be experienced – it’s a bit Shawshank... Anthesis Group · 13 Dec 2023 Policy & government Operational Parity for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs) The Responsible Business Unit (RBU, now ImpactEd Consulting) has worked with Ofqual and sector representatives to consider possible steps that might help to secure parity of treatment for students taking different types of qualification, and to streamline the workload for schools and colleges. GOV.UK · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Bywaters’ Santa Squad Embraces Festivity and Sustainability This December, the Bywaters team embraced the festive spirit, and swapped their work clothes for Santa suits to participate in TFA Ltd's Santa in the City 5k run, an annual tradition that transforms participants into jolly Santas for a joyous 5km jog through London's most iconic landmarks. Bywaters, deeply committed to environmental sustainability, partnered with TFA Ltd to repurpose the leftov… Bywaters · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news ‘Serious waste issue’ sees Caerphilly roll out HWRC bag inspections Caerphilly county borough council has announced a raft of changes which will take place at its household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) network next year, as part of efforts to boost recycling rates and minimise waste. The new stipulations will come into effect from 12 February and will require all residents to pre-sort their waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Global Recording of webinar: The future of repair – EU regulation on phones and tablets unmasked Rewatch our webinar on the reparability of phones and tablets with civil society, a representative of the European institutions and progressive industry! Right to Repair Europe · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Manchester-based artist collaborates with young activists to challenge the UK’s damaging industrial food system A group of young people from Greater Manchester have been inspired to think more about activism and to challenge the UK’s damaging industrial food system through taking part in a project initiated by Manchester-based artist Fauziya Johnson [1]. Fauziya’s aim was to facilitate discussions with young people to learn about the social, economic and […] Greenpeace UK · 13 Dec 2023 Global EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act: A Mixed Bag of Aspirations and Shortcomings The Members of the European Parliament gave the final text of the Critical Raw Materials Act a green light today. The EEB acknowledges some improvements in […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Plastic use and collection rates fall for first time, RECOUP says RECOUP has published its plastic packaging collection survey 2023, which has estimated that both year-on-year plastic packaging use and collection quantities fell by 5%. RECOUP has surveyed all 374 local authorities in the UK on household plastic packaging collection every year since 1995. For its 2023 survey, it estimated that there was reduction of around … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Tan Delta Systems launches global bioenergy market offering at ADBA National Conference MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Tan Delta Systems launches global bioenergy market offering at ADBA National Conference New ADBA Member Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, unveiled its inaugural bioenergy market offering at ADBA’s National Conference 2023. Its technology is proven to reduce oil usage by up to 50%… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Dec 2023 Policy & government Mr J Stone v 4th Dimension Innovation Ltd (Group): 3311671/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Dec 2023 Global BIOPLASTICS MARKET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 2023 Open the document Growth resumption: global production capacities of bioplastics 2023-2028 Bioplastics currently represent roughly 0.5 percent of the over 400 million tonnes of plastic produced annually*. After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in 2023. This development is driven by [...] European Bioplastics News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28 sends the signal the fossil fuel industry has been afraid of – Greenpeace comment The final outcome of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai is not the historical deal the world needs, but it does send the signal the fossil fuel industry has been afraid of: the fossil fuel era is ending. Greenpeace UK · 13 Dec 2023 Global EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report Berlin, 13 December 2023 – European Bioplastics unveils the 2023 edition of the market development update during EBC23 taking place in Berlin, Germany. Main findings show that after a period of stagnation, the overall plastic production is picking up again. The global production for bioplastics is taking off after a few years of stagnation, [...] European Bioplastics News · 13 Dec 2023 Council news Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation Part 4 - Three Rivers District Council Three Rivers Council · 13 Dec 2023 Global Pensions at a Glance 2023 - OECD OECD — Environment · 13 Dec 2023 Council news Minor adaptations - Babergh District Council Babergh Council · 13 Dec 2023 Global 2023 Plastic Solutions Conference The event was endorsed by All-China Environment Federation, Solid Waste Treatment and Soil Remediation Engineering Technology Research Center of Haikou City, the Alxa SEE Free Trade Island Project Center, and the China Zero Waste Alliance. The total viewership for this forum exceeded 1.08 million. Reuse Patterns Plastic pollution control has become an important challenge for […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Dec 2023 Policy & government Commonwealth Scholarship Commission annual report 2023 This 64th annual report reviews the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships for the year ending 30 September 2023. GOV.UK · 13 Dec 2023 Council news Clinical Waste - Huntingdonshire.gov.uk Huntingdonshire Council · 12 Dec 2023 Global EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act: Improved ambitions, but language still raises concerns for Environmental Standards, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Protection, and Demand Reduction On 13 November, the EU swiftly reached a political agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Today, Members of the European Parliament gave the text […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time The post Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Hampshire to scrap DIY waste charges as government ban takes effect Hampshire county council has announced that it will scrap charges to dispose of DIY waste at its household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) network from 1 January 2024. The move will coincide with government’s ban on DIY waste charging, which will come into effect on 1 January 2024, after the legislation was laid before parliament … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Altilium and Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) sign MoU for collaboration in EV battery recycling Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, and Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN), a leading educational institution in Chile, proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster a strategic partnership focusing on the advancement of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling technologies. The MoU reflects [...] The pos… Altilium news · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Laras Nauna: ‘Beauty comes from a sense of harmony within ourselves and with our planet’ Global plastics activist and marine science graduate Laras Nauna takes us to the shores of Banda Aceh to talk about Indonesia’s plastic waste, her research and Global Plastics Treaty work, and plastic solutions from the sea. Greenpeace UK · 12 Dec 2023 Council news Online payments | Housing, Garages and Lifeline Rent Payments - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 12 Dec 2023 Council news RAAC Council Housing - West Lothian Council West Lothian Council · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (12/12/23) With news on: OKAY Engineering seeks carbon neutrality with £1.3m Lloyds investment; Ipswich HWRC redevelopment completed ahead of schedule; Veolia’s sustainability fund donates over £94,000; And, SAFI raises $19.5 million during funding round. OKAY Engineering seeks carbon neutrality with £1.3m Lloyds investment Recycling equipment manufacturer OKAY Engineering has unveiled plans to become “fu… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Policy & government National rod fishing byelaws for England: freshwater fishing with a rod and line Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2023 Global Derogations pushed by Italy and Finland risk generating 7.3. million tonnes of avoidable packaging by 2030 The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation made waves after aggressive dilution from the single-use packaging industry earlier this fall, making it the most lobbied file of […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: Turkeys and Christmas Dinner Options I hesitate to compare OPEC members at COP28 with turkeys and their voting intentions around Christmas. Anthesis Group · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Technical support pilot to improve national plastic waste reporting Resource Futures is working with the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to pilot tools for environmentally sound management of plastic waste in more than 19 countries. Resource Futures · 12 Dec 2023 Policy & government The carbon footprint of a GCSE Research into the carbon emissions of a single student taking a GCSE in English language. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2023