Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Shell hits Greenpeace with intimidation lawsuit: threatening $8.6m damages claim and protest ban to silence climate demands Oil giant Shell has launched an intimidation lawsuit against Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace International in response to a peaceful protest by Greenpeace International earlier this year. Greenpeace UK · 9 Nov 2023 Industry news 6-Month Free Trial for Small Brands Polytag is excited to offer small brands a six-month free trial of our cutting-edge QR code and UV Invisible Tag technology. This unique opportunity allows businesses to access vital lifecycle data and explore new marketing channels at no cost. Enhance your brand's sustainability efforts and consumer engagement by tapping into the future of on-pack communication. Start your journey towards adva… Polytag news · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Polytag Takes Centre Stage in the Fight Against Waste Polytag takes a pivotal role in CIWM's documentary, Leading the Way to a World Beyond Waste, premiered at the RWM Expo in Birmingham. The film explores groundbreaking initiatives, including Polytag's innovative use of data to enhance recycling processes. With a redefined approach to the 3Rs—Reduce, Re-design, Refurbish, Recycle, and Repurpose—the documentary highlights five key steps towards a … Polytag news · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news COP28 explained: what does it mean for food waste? COP28 explained: what does it mean for food waste? 2023's conference will address the role of food as a major contributor to climate change. City Harvest London · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news The Fruiterers support City Harvest London The Fruiterers', part of the Livery Food Initiative supporting food rescue charity, City Harvest, give out apples in support of the London charity on the Lord Mayor's City Giving Day, October 2023. City Harvest London · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Woodland birds at risk of extinction Woodland birds in the UK are experiencing a sharp decrease in their numbers, and unless the government takes action, some species could face the threat of extinction. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: Innovation in Green Hydrogen REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Manage waste at home in 3 steps The post Manage waste at home in 3 steps appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news ILM Highland project urges people to recycle their electricals New project launches 7 small electrical recycling bring banks Reuse Network · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news DRS ‘uncertainty’ sees Falkirk scrap plans to stop glass collections Falkirk council will not stop the collection of glass once its existing contract with FCC Environment expires next year, which it put down “to the ongoing uncertainties” surrounding a national deposit return scheme (DRS) launch date. In December 2022, the authority announced plans to halt its black box collections, which sees residents put out glass, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Sir Terry Waite celebrates knighthood honour with Emmaus companions Emmaus UK president, Sir Terry Waite, celebrates knighthood honour with a meal with companions at Emmaus Greenwich. Sir Terry was today awarded Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael... Emmaus UK · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Conservation in Action: Clarity Environmental’s Volunteering Day with The South Downs National Park Trust The post Conservation in Action: Clarity Environmental’s Volunteering Day with The South Downs National Park Trust appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Sustainable diets – Eating for health and the planet Despite a single model for a sustainable diet not being universally adopted, it is widely accepted that a diet based on plants is better for both health outcomes and the environment. Xampla news · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news ETRI 2023: UK faces some of the biggest challenges in reaching energy transition targets REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Invest in nature: Biodiversity financing for cities and regions Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Welsh fishery becomes sole community managed green space to feature in UK Top Ten The post Welsh fishery becomes sole community managed green space to feature in UK Top Ten appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Wales sets out regulations to mandate separate business waste recycling The Welsh government has set out three statutory instruments (SIs) which form part of its Workplace Recycling Regulations, which will mandate all businesses to separate recyclable materials from 6 April 2024. The three SIs for scheduled for plenary debate on 28 November for Senedd approval. If passed, all business, public, and third sector workplaces in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Worn Again Technologies is continuing to enable a Circular Economy for Switzerland. In partnership with Institut für Werkstofftechnik und Kunststoffverarbeitung (IWK), Worn Again, Sulzer and others have succeeded in their joint bid for grant funding from Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency. Worn Again Technologies news · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news Suffolk to receive £10m from EFW deal with Suez Suffolk county council will receive £10 million in the 2023/24 year from its waste disposal contract with Suez, owing to increased energy prices. Waste in the region is sent to Suez’s Great Blakenham facility. This was built as part of a £1 billion, 25-year residual waste management contract signed between Suffolk county council and Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news OPINION: Describing C&D waste at the point of production is critical Matt Bennett, senior advisor for hazardous waste, misdescription and waste classification at the Environment Agency, shares his thoughts on C&D waste. OPINION: Describing waste correctly at the point of production is the most critical step in the waste management chain and is fundamental in protecting the environment and human health. It also ensures that when … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news WWF: Costs of plastic pollution largely borne by low-income nations The lifecycle cost of plastic is up to ten times higher in low-income countries than in wealthy ones, largely because a lack of waste management infrastructure means plastic ends up as pollution. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Nov 2023 Industry news The King’s Speech: Advancing oil and gas exploration “not compatible” with energy security and net zero REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Lloyds Banking Group sets stronger targets to slash emissions, waste and water use British financial institution Lloyds Banking Group has pledged to achieve zero-waste status and water neutrality this decade, while also strengthening plans to cut operational emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Timberpak and Pearce Recycling Company join forces Timberpak Ltd has made a significant investment in Pearce Recycling Company Ltd, which is one of the biggest names in wood and waste recycling in the UK. This investment secures the relationship between the two companies and follows a successful partnership that began with the launch of Timberpak Pearce Ltd in 2016. On 1st November,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news UK firm unveils 3D printed bioplastic downlight A UK lighting company has unveiled a downlight that’s been printed from plant-based polymers. Peterborough-based retail lighting specialist Shop Light […] Recolight · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Low-waste light gets ‘excellent’ TM66 rating A luminaire designed to minimise waste has got an ‘excellent’ rating in the circularity metric TM66. Thorlux Lighting’s SkyCore family of […] Recolight · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Trilux supplies lights for wooden building initiative Trilux has teamed with a manufacturer of reusable wooden buildings in a deal that will see its SO-Tube LED luminaire […] Recolight · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (07/11/23) With news on: Solihull switches to commingling; Council receives £900,000 to boost reuse at HWRCs; Royal British Legion introduces plastic free poppy; and, Beyondly donates £150,000 to charities. Solihull switches to commingling Solihull council has switched to commingling following the opening of the Coventry in-house MRF. Residents will no longer need to separate glass, but … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Santa and the mince pies The post Santa and the mince pies appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Legal battle begins over ‘100% recyclable’ claims Environmental and consumer rights organisations have initiated legal action against major food and beverage giants Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone. The complaint centres on what they allege are misleading ‘100% recycled’ and ‘100% recyclable’ claims printed on plastic water bottles sold throughout Europe. The claim is often made as many drinks companies use 100% recycled plastic … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Pembrokeshire to charge £5 for Christmas tree collections Pembrokeshire council has approved plans to charge a “cost recovery fee” of £5 for the collection of real Christmas trees this year. In a meeting yesterday (6 November), the council’s cabinet approved the proposals, which were put before them in a report. The report explained that the £5 fee will help cover the £11,000 costs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Emmaus UK against plans to criminalise rough sleeping in tents Emmaus UK supports an open letter calling for the home secretary to urgently reconsider plans to criminalise the use of tents by people sleeping rough. The home secretary Suella Braverman... Emmaus UK · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news WEEE Compliance & more Producers of lighting equipment have an opportunity to review their WEEE scheme at the end of each year. The WEEE […] Recolight · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Coca-Cola, Nestle and Danone face legal complaint over plastics recycling claims Environmental lawyers are supporting a legal complaint in the EU intended to force consumer goods giants to change their on-pack messaging on plastic bottle recycling. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 Nov 2023 Industry news Thank you for supporting City Harvest Festival 2023 City Harvest food charity's London-wide community has rallied with food and fundraising drives to support city Harvest Festival 2023. Thank you to all the organisations who took part and contributed to a total of 6.5 tonnes of food donated for Londoners in need. City Harvest London · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news iRecycle & Bywaters: Partners in Progress for a Greener London iRecycle and Bywaters, two leading waste management companies in London, have collaborated to provide a more sustainable and efficient waste collection service for the capital. This collaboration will enable iRecycle to focus on its strengths and core values, while Bywaters will bring its decades of experience and state-of-the-art facility to the table. Together, they are leading the charge tow… Bywaters · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news EPA shines a spotlight on green chemistry innovations Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in the U.S., shines the spotlight on green chemistry innovations. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Reconomy acquisition adds to existing UK WEEE and batteries compliance activity Valpak by Reconomy acquires Ecosurety’s WEEE and Batteries Compliance schemes, adding to Reconomy's existing compliance capabilities. Valpak · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news News in brief (06/11/23) With news on: Keenan Recycling responds to changes to waste segregation in Wales; Levenseat has new distribution partner; Caerphilly announces re-use shop has diverted 116,000 tonnes of items from waste stream; and, Merseyside waste organisations receive donations from Kirkby Neighbourhood fund. Keenan Recycling reiterates warning ahead of to changes to waste segregation in Wales The … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2023 Industry news Valpak acquires Ecosurety’s WEEE and battery compliance divisions Reconomy-owned Valpak has acquired Ecosurety’s waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and battery compliance divisions. Reconomy explained that the deal “broadens the Valpak offering by adding a complementary list of producers and distributors to Valpak’s existing activities”. Steve Gough, chief executive of Valpak by Reconomy, commented: “Reducing the environmental impact of waste el… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2023