Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Recycling and rubbish Includes collecting large waste items, garden waste and reporting problems GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2023 Global EPRC Monitoring Report 2022 The EPRC monitoring report 2022 is available here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (31/07/23) With news on: Single-use carrier bag charge proves effective in slashing plastic bag usage; Permit granted for bulking facility in Abermule; Watford learns from Tower Hamlets; Hillingdon expands food waste recycling service to all flats; and, Greater Manchester advocates for vape ban. Data shows ‘effectiveness’ of single-use carrier bag charge Figures published by Defra today … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Tilia Homes raises £100,000 for Emmaus UK The homebuilder originally pledged to raise £80,000 through fundraising days and events. But it surpassed that target by £20,000. The impressive amount was raised by Tilia’s four regional teams, as... Emmaus UK · 31 Jul 2023 Policy & government Child food insecurity and Free School Meals This POSTnote summarises child food insecurity and Free School Meal initiatives in England, highlighting relevant research evidence and stakeholder perspectives. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 31 Jul 2023 Research & science Recent developments in natural biopolymer based drug delivery systems - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Cool things made from your Recycled Plastic Plastic is a massive problem for the planet, however, many are fighting back with innovation, by making cool products from recycled plastic! Bywaters · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Ocean skin’s role in ocean carbon uptake revealed A study has found that the ocean skin, a thin upper ocean layer, significantly impacts ocean carbon uptake, affecting the global ocean carbon sink. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Alupro launches new consumer campaign, #FoilFriday As part of an continued drive to increase aluminium recycling rates within the UK, Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, #FoilFriday. Running between July and December, the programme will see householders targeted with a series of digital media assets in a bid to increase aluminium foil recycling and reduce contamination. Run in partnership […] Alupro · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news If the Government are serious about delivering energy security while reaching net zero, they should be accelerating the cheapest forms of energy REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 31 Jul 2023 Policy & government Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction Figures show massive decrease in number of single-use bags sold by main retailers since 2014. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Recycling alone won’t solve the plastic pollution crisis, says ISB Global Recycling is not enough by itself to solve the global plastic pollution crisis and governments, businesses and consumers themselves must change how they use and dispose of plastic, according to CHRIS WILLIAMS, founder and CEO of ISB Global, the UK-based software and solutions provider for the global waste management and recycling sector. In this featured post,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Jul 2023 Global Electric Arc Furnaces Market to Grow According to Transparency Market Research Inc., the “Global Electric Arc Furnaces Market”, which stood at 800.0 million US-Dollar in 2022, is projected to reach 1.3 billion US-Dollar by 2031. The global industry is anticipated to expand at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5.7 percent between 2023 and 2031. As stated by the USA-headquartered […] Global Recycling · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Staff shortages force collection suspension in North East Lincolnshire North East Lincolnshire council has announced a temporary suspension of recycling bin collections for a two-week period starting from today (31 July), “to help with a current backlog of collections”. According to the council, the waste service started experiencing delays in the last few weeks due to “staffing issues” and some streets are experiencing delays … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Policy & government Introducing Fixed Price Certificates into Renewables Obligation schemes: call for evidence We're seeking evidence and views on the case for introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news New North Sea licences are ‘cynical political ploy’ – Greenpeace comment If Sunak were serious about boosting our energy security while keeping energy bills down, he’d remove the absurd barriers holding back cheap, homegrown renewables and launch a nationwide insulation programme to tackle energy waste in our homes Greenpeace UK · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Circularity Scotland’s administrators note £86m deficiency The administrator appointed at Circularity Scotland, the scheme administrator for Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), has found that the company owes more than £86 million. The figure was revealed in a ‘statement of affairs’ published by the administrator, Interpath Advisory, on Friday (28 July). Biffa Waste Services is owed the bulk of this, with the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Biogas trade association dismayed at Rishi Sunak’s support of Oil & Gas in Scotland Biogas trade association dismayed at Rishi Sunak’s support of Oil & Gas in Scotland The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) reacted with dismay at the UK Government’s announcement of new licences being granted for oil and gas exploration in Scotland and the North East of England. Charlotte Morton OBE, ADBA Chief Executive, said: “What… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 31 Jul 2023 Global Africa’s identity crisis amidst global corporate interests Consumer capitalism is the manipulation of consumers to make purchases on desire. Leading idealised lifestyles have come crashing against the shores of the developing world, causing us to question our identity in the face of Western ‘super brands that extract the very resources of the developing world only for it to be sold back to us at higher prices with narratives that imply progress and dev… GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news We help everyone enjoy amazing technology - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 31 Jul 2023 Policy & government Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships The Foreign Secretary is visiting 3 African countries on a 4-day visit to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships. GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2023 Council news New and replacement bins - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 30 Jul 2023 Industry news Berlin’s net-zero neighborhood and the Royal Mint’s renewables hub: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, a net-zero neighborhood in Germany, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jul 2023 Global Take-Back Trickery: an investigation into clothing take-back schemes The post Take-Back Trickery: an investigation into clothing take-back schemes appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 30 Jul 2023 Global Construction and Demolition Waste: EuRIC Launched new Branch The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has officially launched its construction and demolition branch. Aiming to represent European recyclers’ interests, the new division would evaluate and contribute to implementating the EU’s Green Deal and Industrial Strategy by promoting a circular economy approach, the umbrella organization for the recycling industries in Europe announced… Global Recycling · 30 Jul 2023 Council news Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Register - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 30 Jul 2023 Research & science How to make circular use of agricultural residues? - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 30 Jul 2023 Council news Search and view planning applications - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 29 Jul 2023 Council news Attending and speaking at public meetings - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 29 Jul 2023 Council news When is my bin collection day? - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 29 Jul 2023 Council news Pay your Council Tax - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 29 Jul 2023 Global Circular Economy in the Construction Sector In April this year, following a four-year break, BAU, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for architecture, materials and systems, was back. About 190,000 visitors informed themselves at the Messe München exhibition center about the innovations and trends of the 2,260 exhibitors (2019: 2,250) from 49 countries (2019: 45 countries). Halfway through the trade […] Global Recycling · 29 Jul 2023 Policy & government Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland Rare species of blue butterfly has been sighted as a result of the restoration of habitats at military training area in Angus, Scotland. GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Winners on receiving their awards at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news JUMPING ON BOARD WITH SAS - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Net zero is the right choice for Britain Ben Pummell, Strategic Communications Principal at the Aldersgate Group, outlines the case for net zero in the wake of the of the Uxbridge by-election. Aldersgate Group · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Ivory Coast - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations end today with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining within the ISA is mounting with more than 20 governments calling for a pause. Greenpeace International Oceans campaigner Louisa […] Greenpeace UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Upholstered Domestic Seating From 1st August 2023, if you’re bringing seating with upholstery to a Household Waste Recycling Centre then site staff will direct you to the Upholstered Domestic Seating Container. WHAT? Changes in regulation mean we have to separate items classed as Upholstered Domestic Seating that are brought to a Recycling Centre. These items contain ‘POPs’ (Persistent - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Waste Prevention Programme adds to flurry of Defra policy It has been a busy day on the Defra policy front, with the department publishing its Waste Prevention Programme, which aims to “bring together a range of measures backed by government funding which will help to keep products and materials in circulation for as long as possible”. The publication this morning has arrived on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023