Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Dr S Mann v The Helios Trust and Dr F Mulder and Mr R Laver T/a Helios Medical Centre: 1404530/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Voluntary food waste reporting to be ‘explored’ despite 80% backing mandatory Defra has said it will be looking at options to improve the number of businesses reporting food waste through a “voluntary approach”, despite 80% of respondents being in favour of “mandatory reporting”. The approach was unveiled today in response to a consultation Defra ran in 2022 on mandatory food waste reporting by businesses (see letsrecycle.com … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Policy & government New programme to drive better reuse of resources and increase recycling Wide-ranging projects across seven key sectors of the economy to boost better design and reuse of resources whilst creating jobs and growing the economy GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme deferred for a year until October 2025 After consulting with the industry and acknowledging the financial strain on consumers and businesses during the current economic climate, the implementation of new regulations requiring packaging producers to cover recycling costs will be postponed by a year from October 2024 to 2025. The Government will utilise this extra time to collaborate further with the industry... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘Recycling isn’t enough to secure the future of a circular economy’ Raffi Schieir, director at Prevented Ocean Plastic, discusses transforming the recycling industry to develop a circular economy. OPINION: Last month we saw important steps towards the creation of the UN Plastics Treaty, with dozens of stakeholders and delegates from 180 nations coming together in Paris to continue discussions on the agreement, which could come into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra consults on draft EPR plans Defra has today (28 July) launched a 10-week consultation on legislation it has published on extended producer responsibility (EPR). The consultation was published on a busy day for the department, which also saw Defra’s response to mandatory food waste reporting and the its waste prevention programme released. It is seeking views on whether the draft … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Policy & government Mrs V Nimoni v London Borough of Croydon: 2300053/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2023 Global Breaking the Cycle: A Plastic-Free Menstrual Hygiene Revolution in Lumbini, Nepal Solid waste management is one of the major environmental issues and challenges faced by cities in many developing countries, including Nepal. The escalating volume of waste and its detrimental impact on the environment has led to various kinds of pollution, where governments are confronted with the urgent need for sustainable solutions. According to ICIMOD, Nepal […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news HWRCs allowed to accept waste cable from construction work, Agency says The Environment Agency has updated its guidance on accepting non-WEEE cables at waste sites, clarifying that household waste and recycling centre operators are allowed to accept some of the material. In June, the Agency published a regulatory position statement (RPS) in relation to “non-WEEE waste electrical and telecommunications cable from activities involving construction and demolition, … R… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Policy & government Waste prevention programme for England 2021 Seeking views on our plans for the revised waste prevention programme for England. GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Government outline reforms to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects In a consultation launched on 25th July, Government outlined plans to bring forward reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consenting progress, outlining the key changes required to create a process that it deems “better, faster, greener, fairer and more resilient” by 2025. Proposals will be implemented in England, Wales, and in a limited… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Jul 2023 Council news The Two-Year Progress Check - Wandsworth Borough Council Wandsworth Council · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 28 Jul 2023 Global BIR Convention in Amsterdam: Critical Raw Materials – Security of Supply Is a “Hot Topic” At the meeting of the BIR International Environment Council, IEC Chairman Olivier François of the Galloo recycling company stated that a “huge quantity of metals” – including many designated as “critical” – would be required to meet energy transition objectives; as a result, security of supply had become a hot topic. Two guest speakers focused […] Global Recycling · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Plastic Overshoot Day: 43% of plastics manufactured this year will end up as pollution Today (Friday 28 July) is Plastic Overshoot Day. This is the point in the year when the amount of plastics produced has officially exceeded the global waste management capacity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jul 2023 Policy & government The use of short prison sentences in England and Wales This POSTbrief summarises the most recent and relevant evidence on the use and effectiveness of short prison sentences. It outlines the key trends, alternative sentencing options and wider considerations. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Archive | Tameside MBC's Democracy Webcast System - public.tameside.gov.uk Tameside Council · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS completes largest ever evaporator MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS completes largest ever evaporator At a manufacturing facility outside the Spanish town of Lorquí, a 16m high evaporator has steadily been constructed over the last 12 months. Now complete, the unit, which is the largest evaporation unit ever constructed by HRS Heat Exchangers, will soon be dismantled for transport and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Pilots | Bower & Polytag Polytag has teamed up with the Bower app and Ocado Retail to incentivise recycling by rewarding shoppers with 20p per item recycled from their homes. The Swedish app, recently launched in the UK, uses unique-every-time QR codes provided by Polytag to reduce fraud and offer larger rewards. This partnership encourages more recycling and provides brands with valuable lifecycle data on their packag… Polytag news · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Multi Agency Referral Form - digital.solihull.gov.uk Solihull Council · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news RECHARGE UK calls for focus on green jobs REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 2023 - 2027 - Mid and East Antrim Council Mid and East Antrim Council · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Everything you need to know about recycling batteries and electricals Did you know you could put yourself, our bin crews and recycling centre staff in danger if you dispose of batteries in any of your bins at home? Read on to find out how to dispose of and recycle batteries safely. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (27/07/23) With news on: Vaping body raises concern with Scotish government report; Portsmouth installs clothing banks across city; Tom White introduces visual booking system for skip hire; Canterbury extends customer subscriptions for garden waste collections; and, WRAP supports international plastics pacts. Vaping body raises concern with Scotish government report The UK Vaping Industry Association has … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Policy & government Cost of living – student finance support We understand rising living costs can create extra stress and financial pressure. This guide will help you ensure that you’re getting the full amount of student finance available to you and where to find any extra help. GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news ‘Positive signs’ in Q2 packaging data but caution remains In a release which has been somewhat overshadowed by the delay to extended producer responsibility (EPR) payments, the Environment Agency has published interim packaging data for the second quarter of 2022, which shows some positive steps towards targets being hit. The provisional data for the second quarter of the year (April-June) was published earlier this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: The Estée Lauder Companies’ VP for R&D on green chemistry for sustainable beauty edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with the Estee Lauder Companies' VP for research and development in haircare, Christine Hall, in this episode exploring sustainable beauty products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Bins, waste and recycling - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Business support - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 27 Jul 2023 Policy & government InForm: Keeping you informed from the GPA (July 2023) InForm keeps you informed of news, views and updates from across the Government Property Agency. GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2023 Global Aluminum Casting Market to Hit 171 Billion US-Dollar by 2033 Market research company Fact.MR offers a new report on the “Aluminum Casting Market”, which is expected to grow from its current value of 93.5 billion US-Dollar in 2023 to 171 billion US-Dollar by the end of 2033. According to Fact.MR, the demand for aluminum castings would grow at a robust CAGR of 6.2 percent over […] Global Recycling · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Levenseat aims to have Lathallan site operational this week after fire Levenseat has said it will aim to have its bulky waste recycling facility in Lathallan, Falkirk, operational again by the end of this week, after a small fire broke out at the plant on Tuesday (25 July). The fire service explained that it was called to the scene at approximately 19:40 and were able to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Lincolnshire names Dennis Eagle on £40m RCV framework Lincolnshire county council has named Dennis Eagle as the sole supplier on a £40 million framework to “facilitate procurement” of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the area. The award notice was published last week (21 July) by Lincolnshire county council, the disposal authority for six councils in the area: Boston Borough, City of Lincoln, East … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Morrisons and Podback partner for in-store coffee pod collections Morrison’s has partnered with the coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback, to trial in-store coffee pod recycling points. The initiative will be trialled in 29 stores and allows customers to collect their Podback recycling bags, fill with their used pods, and recycle in a dedicated bin located at the front of store. Customers need to use … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Major UK energy company joins calls for deep sea mining moratorium Ecotricity has become the first UK energy supplier to call for a halt on deep sea mining – joining a growing coalition of big businesses including BMW, Renault and Google as well as 37 financial institutions, over 750 scientists and 21 governments around the world. Paul Sands, Chief Growth Officer at Ecotricity, said: “We’re pleased […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Protesters target Shell HQ as company posts profits of £30K per minute since March A giant spoof advertising billboard was erected by protesters from Greenpeace UK outside Shell’s HQ this morning, calling out the company for posting profits of nearly £4bn ($5.1bn) while devastating wildfires linked to climate change are causing devastation across Southern Europe, North Africa and North America. The billboard, which features an image of a Greek […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Jul 2023 Policy & government Dr A Abdel-Bari v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust: 2402256/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2023 Council news Draft Money Plan 2023-28 and Budget Proposals 2023/24 - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 26 Jul 2023 Policy & government Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd v the Information Commissioner: [2023] UKUT 132 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 1 June 2023. GOV.UK · 26 Jul 2023 Policy & government Equality and Human Rights Commission: annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) annual report and accounts for the financial year 2022 to 2023 GOV.UK · 26 Jul 2023