Recycling news: 2023

Policy & government Overseas business risk for Poland This guidance provides information on the main security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Poland. GOV.UK · 24 Jul 2023 Council news Tackling High Street Empty Shops Project First Report - Cheltenham Borough Council Cheltenham Council · 24 Jul 2023 Policy & government The legislation game at Civil Service Live The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel teach the legislative process to civil servants using "Legislate?!" the board game. GOV.UK · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Is vaping bad for the environment? Can vapes be recycled? What’s the problem with single-use vapes? Here’s what you need to know. Greenpeace UK · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news The new Manchester city centre bins where you vote with your litter In Manchester city centre, innovative ‘ballot bins’ have been set up to give people a unique way to express their opinions on various topics. These bins, called ‘Big Ballot Bins’, allow people to cast their vote by disposing of their litter in the designated bins. The subjects up for vote include preferences between Liam and... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Report: Clothes donated to high street recycling schemes shredded and burned Clothing donated to high-street brands like H&M and Uniqlo for recycling is wasted more often than not, an investigation using Apple AirTag trackers has revealed. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Jul 2023 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2022 to 2023 Statement of the Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account for the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. GOV.UK · 24 Jul 2023 Global Nature Restoration Law: an opportunity crucial to seize The EU Nature Restoration Law has been saved but with its ambition deeply eroded—negotiators must restore its aspirations. Report by Patrick Ten Brink, Faustine Bas-Defossez & Laura Hildt – This opinion article was orginally published in Social Europe On July 12th, the European Parliament narrowly avoided rejection of the proposed Nature Restoration Law (NRL)—by a margin of just 12 votes out of… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Recyclus says its battery recycling plant has ‘passed inspections’ Recyclus has reported that the commissioning phase of its Lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Wolverhampton is on schedule, after the site “passed its inspections”. The battery recycling facility entered commissioning in June, which will see the facility operate for specific periods while “meticulously monitoring and documenting any emissions”. This will gradually be ramped up until … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Policy & government Referral of Contracts for Difference for Renewables Scheme (as at Allocation Round 5) by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) published a report concerning the proposed Contracts for Difference for Renewables scheme. GOV.UK · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Local schoolchildren enjoy free metal recycling workshop Last week, pupils from Stilton Primary School in Peterborough learned all about the benefits of recycling metal packaging at a special workshop. Hosted by Eleanor Shorland from Tata Steel, the session explored the recycling process and gave practical advice about how best to separate packaging at the kerbside. In total, more than 90 schoolchildren attended […] Alupro · 24 Jul 2023 Global Canada: Critical Mineral Extraction Plant Under Construction Canadian company Lithion Recycling which now operates under the name Lithion Technologies has announced the construction of its first commercial critical mineral extraction plant in Canada. The commission of the facility is set for fall 2023. According to Lithion, the plant will process over 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, sourced from electric, hybrid, plug-in […] Global Recycling · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ADBA Food Waste Working Group site visits for Local Authorities have been a major success Over the summer, the ADBA Food Waste working group has hosted seven site visits to AD plants for local authorities across England, attracting 71 representatives from 42 different local councils. In light of the anticipated announcement on separate food waste collections, the ADBA Food Waste Working Group planned a series of informative events for… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news UK, Norway, Mexico fail to advance deep sea mining as opposition mounts Kingston, Jamaica, 24 July 2023 – Talks about deep sea mining and the impacts this destructive industry would have on the ocean resume today at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly. Governments negotiated for most of Friday behind closed doors. Despite growing calls for a moratorium based on overwhelming scientific evidence, Norway, Mexico and other […] Greenpeace UK · 24 Jul 2023 Policy & government Same pack, different ingredients? Dual quality down in branded EU food - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EC Joint Research Centre · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Agency provisionally backs Viridor’s bid to expand Beddington EfW The Environment Agency has said it is “minded to grant” Viridor’s bid to increase the capacity of its Beddington energy from waste (EfW) by more than 35,000 tonnes. The regulator launched a consultation on its draft decision on Friday (20 July). If approved the capacity of the facility will increase from 347,422 tonnes to 382,286 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Government ranks packaging reforms as ‘unachievable’ by 2027 The delivery of Defra’s collection and packaging reforms by 2027 has been ranked as ‘red’ in a government report, which means the “successful delivery appears to be unachievable”. The position reflects the government’s position as of 31 March and has been revealed the 2023 Project Delivery Confidence report published last week (20 July), compiled by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news IAG invests in sustainable aviation fuel firm International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, has announced it has invested in the “cleantech” company Nova Pangaea Technologies as part of efforts to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Teesside-based Nova Pangaea Technologies is the company behind a technology which it says can convert non-food agricultural waste and wood residues into a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2023 Policy & government HM Land Registry Essentials Our self-service training package will help you with the basics – whether you’re new to conveyancing or just need a refresher. This includes working with HM Land Registry, and preparing and submitting high-quality applications. GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2023 Global Global Second-life EV Batteries Market Batteries with a second life are those whose lifespan has ended but can still be utilized in stationary systems in conjunction with renewable energy sources like wind and solar. After six to eight years, lithium batteries used in EVs still have more than two-thirds of their usable energy storage, the American consulting company Custom Market […] Global Recycling · 23 Jul 2023 Industry news Careers at Too Good To Go | Fight Food Waste | Open Positions - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 23 Jul 2023 Policy & government BAT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) Wisconsin DNR · 23 Jul 2023 Council news Adlib Internet Server 3.1.2 - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Council · 22 Jul 2023 Council news itravel On Demand - Connecting People and Places - Cheshire West and Chester Council Cheshire West and Chester Council · 22 Jul 2023 Global Gopher Resource: Development Work with Partners North American recycling company Gopher Resource has joined a multi-year collaborative consortium working to find new ways to reduce waste and recover more usable materials in metal processing. The initiative – funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) – aims to support a more resilient and sustainable domestic supply chain by investing in next-generation […] Global Recycling · 22 Jul 2023 Policy & government Supply chain opportunities The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to making it easier for new, innovative, and smaller businesses to enter the defence supply chain. GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2023 Council news Map - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news Is the cost crisis really hampering green business spending? 86% of global organisations plan to boost their investments in sustainability initiatives within the next year, amid the prevailing financial crisis, according to the new iteration of Honeywell's Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI), edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news ‘Artificial intelligence will not replace you, a person using it will’ SPECIAL REPORT: In this special report, waste software company Tegos, examines the role of AI in the recycling and waste sector. We’ve been conscious of the existence of Artificial Intelligence for many years, but until recently, it was not something we would overtly experience in our daily lives. However, barely a day now goes by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (21/07/23) With news on: Pledge2Recycle to ‘uncover the truth about household plastic recycling practices.’; Volvo electric vehicles are being introduced by Powerday; and, Waste collectors strike action in Somerset cancelled. Pledge2Recycle to ‘uncover the truth about household plastic recycling practices’ Pledge2Recycle Plastics, part of the recycling charity RECOUP, has launched a survey to “uncover the… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023 Council news In-Year School Admissions Maintenance - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 21 Jul 2023 Policy & government Company Names Tribunal decision: Botanica Ltd Decision for applicant Botanica Agriculture and Extraction Ltd against registration number 12562150 application successful and 12562150, application failed. GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news Mansion House speech reveals disconnect with green agenda James Fotherby examines the Chancellor's Mansion House speech and it's implications for the UK's climate progress. Aldersgate Group · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news European plastic recyclers report ‘severe pressure’ Plastic recyclers in parts of Europe have reported to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) that they are coming under “severe pressure”, as prices continue to fall because of low demand, cheaper virgin material prices and wider economic uncertainty. In the UK, prices have been falling gradually in recent months for some grades, but remain … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023 Global Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund Invested in AMP Robotics New capital to fuel the ongoing transformation of recycling with AI and automation. USA-based AMP Robotics Corp., a company in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has received financing from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. According to the developer of AI-enabled solutions, this latest investment brings AMP’s Series C round […] Global Recycling · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news Biotech4 secures ‘county first’ AD deal with Staffordshire authority BioteCH4 has secured a contract with Newcastle-under-Lyme borough council for the treatment of food waste at one of its anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities, which the company says will make the council the “first waste collection authority in Staffordshire to take this eco-friendly route”. Under the agreement, BioteCH4 will initially receive food waste collected from kerbside … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news MPMA General Line Sector Committee minutes, 6th June 2023 The post MPMA General Line Sector Committee minutes, 6th June 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news Agenda PR Committee, 2nd August 2023 The post Agenda PR Committee, 2nd August 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news Westminster and Veolia unveil electric RCV fleet Westminster council, in partnership with Veolia, has unveiled the “UK’s largest” electric waste collection fleet, which will be powered by electricity sourced from the waste they collect. The council has invested £20 million in the 45 vehicles which will be introduced in the coming weeks. Many of the new vehicles will be housed at a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023