Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Energy Recovery Facilities Careers - Viridor Waste Limited - Viridor Viridor · 14 Jul 2023 Council news Search for, view, and comment on planning applications - Breckland Council Breckland Council · 14 Jul 2023 Global One step closer towards making mercury history in the EU Today, the European Commission adopted its long-awaited proposal for a revised mercury regulation in line with its commitment to ensure a toxic-free environment under the European […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visits NRE Aggregates recycling facility On 13th July, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, visited the new state-of-the-art construction and demolition (C&D) wash plant run by NRE Aggregates, part of regeneration business Peel L&P. The new aggregate recycling facility repurposes demolition waste which would normally enter landfill, to create sustainable aggregate products, contributing to the circular economy and reducing carbo… Skip & Waste Magazine · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government Aviation climate commitment and £115 million combat air technology boosts at RIAT A £115m contract will create a ‘flying electronics laboratory’ to develop our future combat air technology, it has been announced at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT). GOV.UK · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Can mattress recycling support Britain’s water shortage? The Furniture Recycling Group · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government Problem-solving courts This POSTnote outlines the key components of Problem-solving courts (PSC) and summarises the key outcomes of different PSC. It concludes with highlighting the opportunities and challenges to implementation of PSC across England and Wales. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 14 Jul 2023 Council news FREE training courses, qualifications and licenses - Derry City & Strabane District Council Derry City and Strabane Council · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government Energy Act 2013 (Part 3): annual report, 2022 to 2023 Annual report on the exercise of powers under Part 3 of the Energy Act 2013, for the year ended 31 March 2023, covering the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). GOV.UK · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Hounslow joins three others in signing ‘food purchasing commitment’ Hounslow council has signed the London food purchasing commitment, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of food purchased and served across council operations. Developed in collaboration with a working group consisting of 21 London boroughs, the commitment includes targets to reduce carbon emissions per plate by 38% by 2030 and reduce food waste by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government CMA clears Copart/Hills Motors merger The CMA has cleared the completed purchase of Hills Motors by Copart after an in-depth phase 2 investigation GOV.UK · 14 Jul 2023 Global Demonstration Project for Chemical Recycling Using Microwave-Based Technology In April this year, Japan-based companies Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology. As reported by a joint press release, in the demonstration, scraps from manufacturing and post-use waste material of PA66 for airbags and automobile parts […] Global Recycling · 14 Jul 2023 Council news Councillor Sonia Williams - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government Heat pumps This POSTnote considers advances in heat pump technology, their suitability for UK properties, barriers to deployment and government policy support mechanisms. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news EA seeks supplier for monitoring POPs in construction waste The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a tender notice seeking a supplier to undertake the monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in construction and demolition waste. The EA is looking for a buyer to carry out the project between 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2025 by undertaking phases of sampling and analysis. The contract … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2023 Global Chemicals WG meeting – 10 – 11October – Brussels & Online The EEB bi-annual Chemicals Working Group meeting will take place on 10-11 October 2023 in Brussels, with possibility to join sessions remotely too. It will be […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global An Innovation Agenda for the Future Monitoring of the CAP – 6 September – Brussels & Online An interactive MEF4CAP Stakeholder Workshop 6 September, 9:30 – 12:30 CEST Brussels & Online Please register here We are pleased to invite you to our […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global From labels to policy: the EU Ecolabel and green labels driving change – 21 September – Online Join us for a webinar on the EU Ecolabel, green labels and the role they play in shaping EU policies. 21 September, 11:00 – 12:15 CET […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Pot Noodle trials paper packaging with Tesco Pot Noodle is trialling paper packaging across 500,000 of its Chicken & Mushroom flavoured pots exclusively in Tesco. The paper packaging, which has been in development by Pot Noodle owner Unilever for three years, will remain the same shape as the original plastic pots. Made from FSC-certified paper, the pots feature a single layer of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news West Kirby Recycling Centre reduced opening hours West Kirby Recycling Centre will be open with reduced opening hours of 11am – 3pm for the duration of The Open golf championship from Sunday 16th to Sunday 23rd July. Normal opening hours will resume from Monday 24th July. To avoid possible disruption please use Bidston, Clatterbridge or South Sefton Recycling Centres. END Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Jul 2023 Global Green Transition at Crossroads: EU’s Critical Vote on Raw Materials Regulation In today’s world, the urgent need to decarbonise and the recent remilitarisation efforts are driving up the demand for raw materials. This is where the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) comes into play, with its fundamental purpose to reduce European states’ external dependence on raw materials and decrease wasteful consumption. Within the European Parliament, various committees will vote … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Jul 2023 Global The Dark World of Toxic Skin Lightening Products – 19 October – Online EEB and EIA invite you to a panel presentation on new findings exposing the production and trade of mercury-added skin lightening products Register here. Join us […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra stance ‘unchanged’ on 2024 EPR date amid growing doubts Defra has said its position “has not changed” on the 2024 date for extended producer responsibility (EPR) to be rolled out, despite widespread rumours of a delay. EPR for packaging is due to begin next year, with producers gathering data ready for payments to be made. However, there has been growing doubts in recent weeks … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2023 Global Law WG meeting – 23 October – Online In the last Law Working Group meeting before the 2024 EU elections, this meeting will focus on a discussion around our common strategy and priorities for […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Sustainable Development Goals in the UK – Are we keeping our promise? The Sustainable Development Goals report was just released. Is Europe keeping its promise? Are we on track to reach the goal of 2030? What have the Government said in its response? can we do more as individuals to reach the target? Bywaters · 14 Jul 2023 Global The Water Framework Directive, how to fix Europe’s water crisis – 23 October – Brussels & Online The Water Framework Directive, the forgotten tool to fix Europe’s water crisis Event on the state of play on implementation and enforcement of the EU water […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global Coolproducts WG meeting – 23-24 October – Brussels & online The Coolproducts staff & several guests from the EU commission will give you the latest insights of what is happening in Brussels, on the last critical […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global EuRIC Applauds Commission for Including a Post-Consumer Recycled Content Target of 25% for Plastics in New Cars The European Plastic Recycling Branch (EPRB) of EuRIC strongly welcomes the new European Commission proposal setting a recycled content target of 25% for post-consumer plastics into new cars as of 2030 as part of the revision of the end-of-life vehicles (ELV) Directive. In line with EuRIC’s science-based advocacy 1 , these targets are absolutely needed […] Global Recycling · 14 Jul 2023 Global SCIP database, lessons learned and links to the ESPR – 24 October – Online EEB, ClientEarth, Research Group Sofia and the Rethink Plastic alliance (RPa) have together prepared a report on the SCIP database, i.e. the database established under the […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global Climate & Energy WG meeting – 25-26 October – Brussels & online The EEB Climate & Energy Working Group meeting on 25 – 26 October will be a physical event open to members and partner organisations. Some sessions […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global 5 Science-Based Tips for the EU’s Green Transition 2.0 – 26 October – Brussels & Online Please register here This event is part of the final policy event of the Horizon 2020 project called LOCOMOTION (‘Low-carbon society: an enhanced modelling tool […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Global 6th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability – 8 – 9 November – Online 6th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability – Shaping the European Green Deal Day 1: Wednesday 8th November 14:00-16:30 CET Day 2: Thursday 9th November 09:30-12:00 CET […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Jul 2023 Council news CERTIFICATE OF DECISION - Denbighshire County Council Denbighshire Council · 14 Jul 2023 Global EuRIC Expresses Concern over Equating Recycling with Destruction The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) welcomes the adoption of the report on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), with 473 votes in favor, 110 against and 69 abstentions, by the European Parliament today. With only around 12% of material resources stemming from recycled materials, the European economy remains largely linear up to this […] Global Recycling · 14 Jul 2023 Industry news Copa Mundial FIFA 26™: Promos y Experiencias | Coca-Cola Argentina - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 14 Jul 2023 Policy & government Thousands of unlicensed medical products seized in morning of raids in Bolton The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized a quantity of suspected unlicensed medical products following coordinated raids at three residential and six business premises in Bolton, Greater Manchester. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2023 Global Industry’s reaction to the End-of-Life Vehicle proposal Faster systemic change is essential, across all industrial value chains, including automotive, to meet the EU’s 2050 climate and circularity… Plastics Europe · 13 Jul 2023 Industry news WRA welcomes plans for near elimination of biodegradable waste in landfill The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed government plans to develop policies to achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028. Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Jul 2023 Council news Members - committees.sunderland.gov.uk Sunderland Council · 13 Jul 2023 Industry news Greyparrot receives £381,000 investment from Amcor As part of its ‘lift-off programme’ Amcor, the packaging solutions company, has purchased £381,000 worth of shares in Greyparrot, the London-based waste analytics company. Greyparrot utilises AI computer vision systems in resource recovery facilities to effectively monitor and sort through substantial waste streams. These systems enable the company to process waste at a “large scale”. … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jul 2023