Recycling news: 2023

Global Food Waste Collection And Composting Entrepreneur Mr. Fox’s composting facility is in York, Maine, just across the border from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. BioCycle · 25 Jul 2023 Global Anaerobic Digestion Integral In Agriculture Symbiosis Within the agricultural sector, “Agriculture Symbiosis happens when food, beverage, or farm businesses partner with each other, or with businesses from other industry sectors, to share their surplus resources — energy, water, and organic ‘wastes’ — for mutual economic benefit,” states the report prepared for the legislature and just released to the public. BioCycle · 25 Jul 2023 Global Call To Action: Exempt Compost From PFAS Liability In Proposed Superfund Rule Update “If this EPA CERCLA rule were to be finalized as proposed, ‘passive receivers’ such as compost manufacturers would be held liable for PFAS contamination they are not responsible for,” explains Linda Norris-Waldt, Deputy Director of the US Composting Council (USCC) and advocacy lead. BioCycle · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Number of homeless households in temporary accommodation hits record high The number of homeless households stuck in temporary accommodation in England hit a record high earlier this year, according to figures released by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and... Emmaus UK · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government Whitehaven Harbour secures seventh 'Seabin' to capture marine waste A youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site. GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Legal battle over government’s new oil and gas licences begins in High Court Today (Tuesday) Greenpeace and Uplift are in the High Court for the hearing of a Judicial Review challenging the UK government’s reckless decision to greenlight a new oil and gas licensing round, which could see up to 130 licences to explore for new oil and gas handed out. The case comes as parts of the […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra releases formal statement on EPR delays The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has a published a statement about its recent announcement on delays to extended producer responsibility (EPR). At 09:00 this morning, a notice was sent out which said “there’s been a decision to defer extended producer responsibility for packaging fees for one year.” The notice went … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government FCIM201020 - Where CDF offer is made 30 June 2014 onwards: general: taxes covered by COP9 GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Ongoing blaze from Greece wildfires forces massive Rhodes evacuation Terrifying Greece wildfires continue to ravage the island of Rhodes, forcing thousands of tourists to flee, while suspicions of arson and the heatwave add to the crisis. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government Local area energy planning: achieving net zero locally This POSTnote considers the relatively new process of local area energy planning that aims to deliver net zero targets more effectively at the regional level. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Jul 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes Magisterium Ltd as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government UK Space Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2022 - 2023 The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 - 2023. GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news The Netherlands – Working towards a fully circular textiles economy Blayne Shiels, Valpak's International Account Manager summarises the key objectives of the Netherlands Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles Decree and provides an overview of what this means for textiles importers and producers. Valpak · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility in Singapore As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law develops in Singapore, Valpak’s International Compliance Team examines its implementation and some of the challenges the legislation will bring. Valpak · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Statement from Paul Sanderson on EPR delay The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “This further delay to implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility is unbelievable. “We’ve been waiting too long for EPR and Consistency of Collections to be introduced, and we need to get on with it. “Both of these policies have the potential to transform the UK recycling landscape, and… The Recycling Association · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government Homes England Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022 to 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements from Homes England covering 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2023 Council news Borough-wide events - Fareham Borough Council Fareham Council · 25 Jul 2023 Global BioCycle Nationwide Survey: Full-Scale Food Waste Composting Infrastructure In The U.S. BioCycle, in collaboration with the Composting Consortium, recently completed a survey to quantify and analyze facilities in the U.S. that compost food waste along with other source separated organics. Part I BioCycle · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra Announces One-Year Delay to EPR Fees Implementation The post Defra Announces One-Year Delay to EPR Fees Implementation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Indigenous Pacific Leaders call on countries to ban Deep Sea Mining Kingston, Jamaica (July 24, 2023)- Video projections featuring civil society leaders from the Pacific region calling for a halt to deep sea mining were seen throughout the weekend in Mexico City, Mexico, Toronto, Canada, Dover, UK, and Kingston, Jamaica. Greenpeace International created these videos while working with these leaders at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news adidas and Inditex among brands piloting footwear recycling scheme A host of fashion companies, including adidas and Inditex, have launched a new pilot aimed at collecting post-consumer trainers and shoes to ensure they are recycled into new products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news AWM wins £1.5m recycling deal with Bradford Associated Waste Management (AWM) has secured a three-year contract with the City of Bradford district council for the processing of commingled dry mixed recycling, valued at £500,000 a year. AWM, which is owned by Beauparc, will hold the contract for the next three years from 3July 2023 to 2 July 2026. The company runs four sites … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government CAERDAV LTD v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2023] UKUT 00179 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Rajah and Judge Rupert Jones on 25 July 2023 GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2023 Global McDonald’s Portugal Recycles Old Crew Uniforms into Reusable Bags Last year, the restaurant chain in Portugal debuted brand-new crew uniforms for more than 9,500 employees. But there was the question of what to do with the old uniforms – more than 18,000 – across the country. The company had the idea to give the garments a new life by transforming them into reusable tote […] Global Recycling · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra delays EPR fees to October 2025 Defra has this morning (25 July) announced that a “decision has been made” to defer extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees by one year. However, the department said that other timescales “have not changed”, so producers still have to report packaging data for 2023. This means that payments to local authorities, which were due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (25/07/23) With news on: Environment Agency orders farmer to pay £94,000 for illegally tipping waste; Keep Britain Tidy to review Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse; Former PM, Liz Truss visits paper mill in Kings Lynn; J.P Morgan names waste and recycling company in top 200 women-lead businesses in the UK; and, Every Can Counts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Greenpeace is suing the UK government over its unlawful oil and gas decision While fires rage across Europe, Greenpeace lawyers are in court today to sue the UK government over their decision to greenlight a new oil and gas licensing round Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Council news Pickleball is already proving a big hit in Exeter - Exeter City Council Exeter Council · 25 Jul 2023 Policy & government Export of notifiable waste - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 25 Jul 2023 Council news Rental and Business Rate Relief Application - burnley.gov.uk Burnley Council · 25 Jul 2023 Council news Local Flood Risk Consultation - Torfaen County Borough Council Torfaen Council · 25 Jul 2023 Council news Recycling and rubbish - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news RWM 13-14 September 2023 Meet us at RWM 2023 NEC, UK Meet the Recycleye team at RWM this year, now part of the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. Click here to make an appointment to meet us at the Recycleye stand R-M182 in Hall 18.... Recycleye news · 24 Jul 2023 Policy & government Measuring sustainable environment-food system interactions This POSTnote describes environmental impact metrics for food systems, which are complex networks of decision-makers, natural processes and human activities. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ACE UK PRESS RELEASE: DDRS Alliance launches GB’s first carton DDRS trial, using new technologies and approaches to make recycling easier and more rewarding The DDRS Alliance, with the support of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, Welsh Government, WRAP Cymru, Powys County Council, a range of local retailers, and ACE UK member Tetra Pak, has launched the UK’s first digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) for drink cartons. Based in Brecon, South Wales, the Scan|Recycle|Reward… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 24 Jul 2023 Global FEAD digital magazine ‘Unlocking the Circular Economy’s potential’- Vol 1 Introducing FEAD’s Digital Magazine – Volume I: Unlocking the Circular Economy’s potential We are thrilled to present the inaugural edition of FEAD’s digital magazine. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Vale of Glamorgan handed HSE improvement notices for new transfer station The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued Vale of Glamorgan council with two improvement notices in relation to its waste transfer station in Barry. The in-house facility was opened on the Atlantic Trading Estate (below) earlier this year as part of the council’s plans to have greater control over where waste ends up. After … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news RETAINING RECYCLING STANDARD, PAS 402, FOR THE NINTH YEAR RUNNING The post RETAINING RECYCLING STANDARD, PAS 402, FOR THE NINTH YEAR RUNNING appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ACE PRESS RELEASE: Introduction of dedicated beverage carton sorting in Ireland The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment – ACE Ireland has announced a new partnership with leading waste management provider Panda aimed at significantly improving the recycling process of cartons placed on the Irish market. As part of the collaboration, ACE Ireland funded the installation of state-of-the-art robotic sorting technology at Panda’s materials recovery… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news How can retailers improve their sustainability amid a cost-of-living crisis? The post How can retailers improve their sustainability amid a cost-of-living crisis? appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 24 Jul 2023