Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Collecting data Upstream Battle - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Labour’s £28 billion green spending promise – what it is and why it matters Labour promised to spend £28 billion a year on kickstarting a green industrial revolution if they win the election. Labour should honour it – it would make Britain better, and could help them win the election. Greenpeace UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Autumn Statement features rises to plastics tax and aggregates levy The government’s Autumn Statement earlier today featured two fresh tax rises which will impact the waste sector, with the plastic packaging due to rise by more than £7 to £217.85 from April 2024 and the aggregates levy to raise by 8 pence to £2.08. The Autumn Statement also included plans for a £78 million competitive … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Thanksgiving Recipe: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Ultimate comfort food in the form of pumpkin mac and cheese. Make this for a warming autumnal dinner, or as an easy Thansgiving recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin (or any winter squash of your choice) is an extra special addition to this classic comfort food. City Harvest London · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news REA respond to Autumn Statement 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Anthesis Appoints David Nussbaum as Chair of the Board Anthesis, the leading global pure-play sustainability advisory and solutions firm, announced today that David Nussbaum has been appointed as its new Chair. David’s executive career spans international organisations in the private and NGO sectors, including five years as Chief Executive of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders – mainly former Presidents and UN... Anthesis Group · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Eco prevents over 89,000 tonnes of CO2e entering atmosphere Eco Sustainable Solutions prevented 89,435 tonnes of CO2e from entering the atmosphere last year by diverting waste from landfill, creating products and producing green energy, according to the company’s 2022 sustainability report. Wood Recyclers Association · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Food waste hacks to avoid wasting food this Christmas Recycle for Greater Manchester · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Rethink Gifting this Christmas with Renew! If you’re looking to save money this Christmas but still give your loved ones the perfect gift, Renew has just what you need! Recycle for Greater Manchester · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Making A Splash At The British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2023 The post Making A Splash At The British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2023 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news WasteAid launches ambitious £1 million fundraising campaign to mark a decade of making a difference WasteAid, the UK-based environmental and development charity, is aiming to celebrate its 10th anniversary by raising £1 million over the next two years. The non-profit organisation will mark a decade of reducing the environmental impact of dumped and burned organic, plastic, electronic, and textile waste around the globe in 2025. The campaign will allow it […] WasteAid · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Understanding the remarkably massive four year old Antarctic ozone hole The Antarctic ozone hole has been exceptionally large and persistent for the last four years, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may not be the main culprit, researchers from the University of Otago find. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news New Environment Secretary to ‘reconsider’ mandatory food waste reporting In one of his first moves as Environment Secretary, Steve Barclay will “reconsider” whether there should be mandatory food waste reporting in the future for large businesses. In an announcement yesterday evening (22 November), Defra explained that a previous consultation response published earlier this year saying that voluntary reporting will be explored has now been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Reconomy expands compliance division with Envirokey acquisition Reconomy has today (22 November) announced the acquisition of Envirokey, which includes the packaging compliance scheme Smart Comply and the PRN brokerage firm Envirovert. Both will sit as “sister brands” alongside Valpak as part of Reconomy’s comply proposition in the UK, which offers customers environmental compliance, data management, deposit returns and sustainability consultancy services. … letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (22/11/23) With news on: South Tyneside council has announced that bin collections will resume after industrial action; Belfast to run Christmas toy collection; Hounslow launches free collection service for textiles; and, 2023 apprentice cohort starts at Enfinium. South Tyneside resumes collections after industrial action South Tyneside has said collections resumed yesterday (21 November) for grey househo… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Bywaters launch Recyclopedia We're proud to announce The Recyclopedia! Bywaters has created an accessible and easy-to-use database for recycling. Bywaters · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news WasteAid launches £1 million fundraising campaign WasteAid has announced its 10th anniversary fundraising campaign, which aims to raise £1 million over the next two years. The charity develops programmes that support a local circular economy, and provide livelihood opportunities, training and skills for its programme participants, while also investing in locally appropriate infrastructure. Its fundraising efforts will focus on expanding its pa… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news The Agricultural Transition Plan should be a plan for nature positive farming There are only seven years left to meet England’s species abundance target to halt nature decline by 2030 and then reverse it by 2042. Yet nearly one in six UK species are threatened with extinction and the farmland bird index has declined by 59 per […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news ‘Refill revolution’ needed to dramatically slash environmental impact of packaging, study finds Exponentially scaling reusable options could reduce the water and emissions footprint of packaging by up to 70% and also cut material use by 75%. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Nov 2023 Industry news Polytag brings home TWO trophies at the MRW National Recycling Award 2023 At the recent MRW National Recycling Awards in London, Polytag achieved a remarkable double victory, highlighting our commitment to innovation in the recycling sector. Rosa Knox-Bradley, our dedicated Project Manager, was honoured with the Rising Star Award for her impactful work in sustainable recycling practices. Additionally, our collaboration with Ocado Retail on a digital deposit return sc… Polytag news · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news EVIOSYS WINS BEST IN METAL AWARD FOR ECOPEELTM L-R Dr David Hall, R&D Director, Eviosys; Francois Querrioux, Chief Operating Officer, Eviosys; Aidan Ruddock, Commercial Director North Europe, Eviosys. Hot on the heels of its UK Packaging Awards triumph, […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Enva acquires WEEE recycler Environcom Enva has confirmed the acquisition of Grantham-based waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycler Environcom for an undisclosed fee. Environcom employs 170 people and has licenced recycling facilities in Grantham (Lincolnshire) and Stourbridge (West Midlands). The two sites process 12,000 fridges a week as well as IT hardware & telecoms equipment, computer monitors & TV … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Solar panels vs Forests: Which delivers faster results? A study suggests that photovoltaic fields are more efficient than afforestation in migrating global climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Zero Waste to Landfill - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Canada’s changing EPR landscape As Canadian EPR legislation undergoes comprehensive changes, Valpak’s Niall Bennett and RLG Canada’s Jade Bassler join forces to discuss what companies need to know to remain compliant and future-proof their business. Valpak · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Tyre dealer prosecuted for failing to produce waste transfer notes The Environment Agency has announced it has prosecuted a tyre dealer for failing to produce waste transfer notes when asked to move 844 tyres from his site in Derbyshire. A statement published by the Environment Agency yesterday (20 November) outlined that Wayne Rogers, 40, who operated under ECO Tyres on Church Street, Swadlincote, admitted the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news AI-powered food-grade plastic sorting project delivers world first. An AI-powered food-grade plastic sorting project led by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies has delivered a world first towards polypropylene mechanical recycling. Collaborative research project OMNI directed by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies to enhance the circularity of polypropylene (PP) food packaging led to ground-breaking results. The new technology based on Artificial Inte… Recycleye news · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (21/11/23) With news on: NRW publishes Annual Regulation Report 2022; Essex recycling consultation closes; Geminor appoints country manager for Germany; Svensk Plaståtervinning opens plastic sorting plant in Sweden; and, Isle of Wight opens recycling and waste survey. NRW publishes Annual Regulation Report 2022 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) published its Annual Regulation Report for 2022 which details … R… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news RDF exports continue year-on-year growth in 2023 Exports of refuse derived fuel (RDF) from England have risen by 9.5% in the first nine months of the the calendar year, compared with 2022. Provisional data published by the Environment Agency yesterday (20 November) showed that 1,158,891 tonnes of RDF were exported from England in January- September 2023, compared with 1,058,711 during the same … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE- Bio Capital announces historic, first renewable gas injection for NI MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital announces historic, first renewable gas injection for NI In a first for Northern Ireland, our Granville Eco Park site in Dungannon, NI has started injecting renewable biomethane into the local gas network. Having installed a £1.2m gas to grid system at our existing anaerobic digestor, we have the capability… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news EPR must not disrupt ‘efficient’ recycling markets, BIR warns The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has published its first position paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR), warning that any schemes being introduced must “not disrupt existing efficient” recycling markets. The BIR, which represents more than 30,000 companies across the world, stressed in the paper that when and where EPR schemes are considered an absolute … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news enfinium welcomes new apprentices for a dedicated three-year programme enfinium welcomes new apprentices for a dedicated three-year programme enfinium · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Enva acquires Fridge and WEEE recycler Environcom - enva.com Enva · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news South West Water - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 21 Nov 2023 Industry news Alupro showcases programme success with inspiring annual report Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives. The Alupro Impact Report details activity delivered during 2022, explores the outcomes of its latest campaigns and tracks progress towards its goal of achieving a 100% recycling rate for aluminium packaging. Crucially, the report explains… Alupro · 20 Nov 2023 Industry news Terms, conditions & privacy policy - Notpla Notpla news · 20 Nov 2023 Industry news Reuse of lights at London office leads to 67% cut in costs The upgrade and reuse of luminaires combined with a reprogrammed control system has led to a 67 per cent reduction […] Recolight · 20 Nov 2023 Industry news Signify unveils LED SON-T with record 210 lm/W Signify has unveiled an ultra efficient LED version of a traditional SON-T lamp with an industry-beating efficiency of 210 lumens […] Recolight · 20 Nov 2023 Industry news Bioplastics in retail lighting to be explored in webinar A webinar exploring the use of bioplastics in display lighting has been announced. The event – dubbed ‘An Industry Challenged — […] Recolight · 20 Nov 2023 Industry news International treaties can’t reach targets on their own without major investment According to the World Economic Forum, $44 trillion of global economic value is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services, making up over half of global GDP. ZSL and WWF’s Living Planet Index reveals that, since 1970, there has been a 69 per […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Nov 2023