Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Beauparc launches ‘brand coloured’ bins from recycled plastic Irish waste management company Beauparc has announced the launch of brand-coloured wheeled bins made from post-consumer waste plastic. The company made the announcement at an event held at Everyman cinema in Leeds, showing a film illustrating the project development “from concept to realisation”. The film showed the collected post-consumer plastic combined with shredded plastic from … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news Works set to start ahead of Tovi Eco Park removal Essex county council says preliminary works ahead of the demolition of the Tovi Eco Park mechanical biological treatment (MBT) plant in Basildon are scheduled to get underway “shortly”. UBB Waste (Essex) Ltd, a partnership between waste management company Urbaser and infrastructure group Balfour Beatty, signed a PFI contract with Essex in 2012 to design, build, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news Public urged to help avoid “zombie battery” fires as incident rate rises CONSUMERS across the UK are today (24th October) being urged to Recycle Batteries Responsibly as part of a national campaign to reduce the growing number of serious fires started by carelessly discarded batteries. When they are thrown away with the general rubbish, or mixed with other recycling, hidden “zombie batteries” can easily become damaged and... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news Welsh councils announce book recycling scheme Resource Efficiency Wales (REW) has announced a partnership with Goldstone Books for the collection of books, CDs and DVDs for reuse and recycling from household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and bring sites. REW provides a service to Welsh local authorities to work collaboratively in achieving environmental and economic efficiency. It heads up a group of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news ESA relaunches public battery fires campaign The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today (24 October) relaunched the national Take Charge campaign with the aim of reversing the “growing” trend of battery fires. First launched in 2020, the Halloween-themed campaign urges consumers to recycle batteries and electronic devices containing batteries using only specialist recycling services (see letsrecycle.com story). It also reminds… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news FDF welcomes the new Prime Minister - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 24 Oct 2022 Industry news Nourishing Children: City Harvest x allplants The post Nourishing Children: City Harvest x allplants appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Conflict of Interest Policy - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Meet the Reuse Network Award winners This year’s awards were sponsored by eBay and we were excited to welcome Emma Botham and Hannah Richards from the eBay team to present the awards. Reuse Network · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news RVS announces new managing director Refuse Vehicle Solutions Limited (RVS) has announced a change in management, with Daniel Miller promoted to a position of managing director. The company said that Daniel Miller, who used to be commercial director, will take on the new role from 1 November. Mr Miller will be replacing current managing director and founder of RVS, Spencer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Smurfit Kappa’s drying process ‘cuts mill energy use by 6%’ Smurfit Kappa said today that the recently rolled-out drying process at its Townsend Hook paper mill in Kent has cut its energy consumption by 6%. Paper drying is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of the manufacturing process and, with mills across the world looking to cut energy costs, Smurfit Kappa says its new drying … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Councils explore bulky waste collections to cut fly-tipping Some councils have considered a free bulky waste collection to help tackle the issue of fly-tipping, while some argue that there is no evidence link between the two. Lowestoft town council is the latest one to discuss the proposal, with another meeting set for next week (25 October). A report by the council’s environmental waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news AD operators concerned about ‘price cap’ plans EXCLUSIVE: Anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators have raised concerns that any government plans for a form of revenue cap on ‘low carbon generators’ will see them hit at a time when their own costs are rising. Prior to her resignation yesterday (20 October), the former prime minister Liz Truss rolled out the energy prices bill, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Common recycling myths debunked Bywaters looks at the the common recycling myths and debunks some of the most known on everyone's list. Bywaters · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Reckitt launches paper-based packaging for Finish dishwashing tablets Reckitt has announced trials of paper-based packaging for Finish dishwashing products, in a move that will reduce plastics by 75% per stand-up pouch while also reducing lifecycle emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Zara to launch ‘pre-owned’ platform for garment repairs and donations Fashion firm Zara is launching a new pre-owned service in the UK next month, offering consumers options to repair, resale or donate garments. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Valpak reports ‘extraordinary’ increase in battery recycling Compliance scheme Valpak has reported an “extraordinary” 32% increase in small batteries collected for recycling since the start of 2022. Valpak says it provides approximately 50,000 battery collection boxes to retailers, schools and businesses around the UK and analyses data for companies to assess how much is being recycled. Jon Clement, Valpak’s head of procurement, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news TerraCycle CEO: Cost-of-living crisis presents new challenges for UK’s recycling and reuse movements EXCLUSIVE: TerraCycle’s chief executive Tom Szaky has told edie of his concerns that rising energy prices and Brexit will impact policy and industry progress on packaging recycling and reuse in the UK. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Oct 2022 Industry news Pilots | QR Codes on Plastic Packaging Enhance your packaging with GS1 Digital Link QR codes on the Polytag platform to communicate directly with your customers. These QR codes allow seamless access to mobile-optimized landing pages, providing consumers with detailed product information, sustainability messages, and more without needing an app download. As the future of barcodes, QR codes improve data sharing across the supply chain… Polytag news · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Preston City Council partners with Alupro to increase foil recycling A new programme promoting aluminium recycling has been rolled out by Preston City Council. Residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their clean foil trays and wrapping foil, empty aerosols, drink cans and tins. ‘Clean Me’, a campaign run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will see creative advertisements placed on billboards, buses […] Alupro · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Sarah Calcutt – Chief Executive of City Harvest The post Sarah Calcutt – Chief Executive of City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news News in brief (20/10/2022) With news on: council partnership for foil recycling awareness campaign; recycling food waste important for businesses; council launches paint reuse service; and, study highlights issues with incineration. Council partnership for foil recycling awareness campaign Preston city council announced the rollout of a programme promoting aluminium recycling, including clean foil trays, wrapping foil an… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association launches MP Engagement Project with first MP visit THE MP for Bassetlaw, Brendan Clarke-Smith, witnessed first-hand the important role that waste wood plays in the circular economy during a visit to R Plevin & Sons’ wood recycling site in Nottinghamshire last Friday (October 14th). The visit came as the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched a nationwide MP Engagement Project, intended to improve... Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Ferrous market sees ‘remarkable turnaround’ The ferrous market has seen a “remarkable turnaround” in the past year with EU steel production declining, and a rapid growth in India. At the meeting of the Ferrous division of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) last week, attendees heard that healthy recovery in the EU and across the European continent has given way … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Lunaz’s upcycled electric RCV ‘passes hill climb test’ Lunaz Applied Technologies says its development upcycled electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) have passed a hill climb test, meaning they are “validated for nearly all residential roads globally”. The Lunaz Group, of which Lunaz Applied Technologies is one element, was founded in 2018 and remanufactures and electrifies passenger, commercial and industrial vehicles. It claims it … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Guest Blog: Is your renewable energy asset at risk of underinsurance? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association launches MP Engagement Project with first MP visit The MP for Bassetlaw, Brendan Clarke-Smith, witnessed first-hand the important role that waste wood plays in the circular economy during a visit to R Plevin & Sons’ wood recycling site in Nottinghamshire on Friday (October 14). The visit came as the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched a nationwide MP Engagement Project, intended to improve […] Wood Recyclers Association · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news UK Minerals Strategy - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news ‘Sheet anchor’ Vic retires after 62 years with CSG Vic Clements has hung up his high-vis and work boots after an incredible 62 years with waste management specialist CSG. CSG bid farewell to its longest serving member of staff recently after a career which spanned seven decades. Harold Macmillan was Prime Minister and The Queen hadn’t even reached the end of her first decade […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news GMCA outlines steps to tackle textile waste The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) plans to undertake a textile waste compositional analysis to understand what textile materials are still being disposed of in residual waste bins. The GMCA is a joint authority of ten Greater Manchester councils, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. In a report written by … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news FCC questions ‘disproportionate’ POPs rules FCC Environment says the Environment Agency’s guidance on how to manage upholstered waste domestic seating “does not seem proportionate”. The company is thought to be the first waste management firm to criticise the proposals, issued after an Agency investigation found large levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in seating textiles and foams, publicly. The Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news COP27 Priorities: round & round we go (that déjà vu feeling) Adam Read, External Affairs Director at SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK Ltd, looks ahead to COP27 and reflects on the priorities that must be delivered at the summit. Aldersgate Group · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news High power prices deliver NLWA £4.75m ‘windfall’ The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) will receive a £4.75 million “windfall” next month as it capitalises on high electricity prices at its Edmonton energy from waste (EfW) plant. The money will be passed on to council members of the authority by waiving the cost of waste disposal for the month of November for each … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Councils and waste firms mark Recycle Week Councils and waste management companies continue to mark the delayed 18th annual Recycle Week, which takes place until 21 October. Climate action NGO WRAP has launched this year’s imitative under the theme ‘Let’s Get Real’, targeting contamination to improve recycling behaviours (see letsrecycle.com story). As one of Recycle Week’s sponsors, waste management company Biffa invited … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Adidas subject of global action over supply chain workers’ rights - Just Style Just Style · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news re3 continues its reuse revolution with the next pop-up shop to be hosted at the Bracknell Recycling Centre - RE3 Recycling FCC Environment UK · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Are coffee pods and sustainability compatible? - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 20 Oct 2022 Industry news Blueprint Coalition - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 19 Oct 2022 Industry news Public Accounts Committee shows need for focus on organised waste crime gangs Organised waste crimes should be the focus for Environment Agency action, The Recycling Association has said. It supports the findings of the Public Accounts Committee that suggested waste crime is on the rise despite a target in the 2018 Resources & Waste Strategy to eliminate it by 2043 (see more https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/mps-accuse-government-of-decriminalising-waste-crime/). The Recy… The Recycling Association · 19 Oct 2022 Industry news Coventry considers loan to redevelop MRF Coventry city council is to provide a loan to its in-house waste company, Tom White Waste, to redevelop its materials recycling facility (MRF) which processes commercial recycling. A report which went before the council yesterday, 18 October, recommended the council approve plans to loan Tom White Waste money to redevelop the site in Longford. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2022