Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Thousands of England’s flood defences were in poor condition before storms hit The post Thousands of England’s flood defences were in poor condition before storms hit appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Chemical recycling defended at BIR convention A defence of chemical recycling featured at the Bureau of International Recycling’s World Recycling Convention in Abu Dhabi last week. Speaking during the Plastics session on 24 October, Carlos Monreal, founder and chief executive of the company Plastic Energy of Spain, declared that: “chemical recycling is not in competition with mechanical recycling. It’s not in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Protein root discovery secures the future of climate-proof plants Scientists have identified a protein that effectively seals plant roots, controlling the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Northern Ireland sees fall in landfill rate for household waste Northern Ireland’s landfill rate for household waste fell by 2% in the first quarter of 2023/24 to 19.8%, latest statistics have shown, while the recycling rate rose by 0.8%. The provisional data for the three months, April-June 2023, was published in a report by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) on 26 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (30/10/2023) With news on: British glass appoints new glass packaging policy lead; Steel Tubular’s shaft shredders; UKCM highlights refurbishment results; and, Ipswich installs eight bins after grant from #InTheLoop. British Glass appoints new glass packaging policy lead Matthew Kay has been appointed as the new glass packaging policy lead by British Glass, the representative body for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Concern aired over changes to PRN accreditation rules A concern has been raised with letsrecycle.com over changes to rules around the accreditation of certain recycling businesses so they can count as a reprocessor or exporter within the PRN system. PRNs – packaging waste recovery notes – are the currency at the heart of the UK’s current system for producer responsibility on packaging. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news LIDL GB PARTNERS WITH KIPSTER TO BRING “EGG FARM OF THE FUTURE” TO GREAT BRITAIN - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Single use plastics ban – what next? The post Single use plastics ban – what next? appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 30 Oct 2023 Industry news Steel Times International - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 29 Oct 2023 Industry news How To Better Prepare For And Negotiate EPR For Packaging In Your Organisation The post How To Better Prepare For And Negotiate EPR For Packaging In Your Organisation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Oct 2023 Industry news Clackmannanshire awards recyclables contract to Wyllie Recycling In Scotland, Clackmannanshire council, has awarded a contract for the transportation and processing of recyclable containers to Perth-based Wyllie Recycling. This is a new contract for the council, and it is set to span 24 months, commencing on November 11, 2023, and concluding on November 11, 2026. The council has stated that as this is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Presentation from MPMA ENV and H&S meeting 28 September 2023 The post Presentation from MPMA ENV and H&S meeting 28 September 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Simpler recycling leaves a few difficult questions unanswered ESA’s Patrick Brighty looks at Defra’s recently published plan for Simpler Recycling, and what it means for the UK’s waste and recycling sector. Defra published details of the third pillar […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Walkers and the Royal British Legion embrace plastic-free, paper-based products Walkers has launched new paper packaging for all Walkers Baked multipacks, in a bid to reduce its consumption of virgin plastic in outer packaging by approximately 180 tonnes per year. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news European plastics giants unveil sustainability roadmap with little mention of reduction and reuse A trade body representing 90% of Europe’s plastic producers has set out plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and to increase circularity, which they claim can be done without reducing production rates. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news HIPPO shows positive impact of recycling one bag of clothes New data from waste removal experts HIPPO reveals the positive impact Brits could make by recycling their clothes just once a year. Research shows if every household recycled one black sack of textiles in 2024, the UK could save enough carbon to heat over 400,000 homes. The data also shows that this simple approach to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news edie publishes new business guide to sustainable procurement edie readers working to embed circular and sustainable approaches into their organisation's procurement function now have access to a brand new, free guide on this topic. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Why do we need a Reuse Hub? “The reuse of reconditioned light fittings is starting to become mainstream. Major commercial real estate developers, their architects and design […] Recolight · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Climate diplomacy in EU foreign affairs Stefano Mallia, President of the Employers’ Group and rapporteur for the EESC opinion on EU Climate Diplomacy, says climate diplomacy is “preventive diplomacy” and should be the top priority in the EU’s foreign policy. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Residents take on Bristol Waste’s ‘Waste Nothing Challenge’ Bristol Waste Company has announced that more than 400 residents have taken on its “Waste Nothing Challenge” to get households to reduce their waste over a 30-day period. The company state that the initiative has been gaining popularity across the city, with daily challenges designed to help participants minimise their waste. Kathy Tate, from Bristol … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news MPMA presentation at Can Maker Summit, 12 October 2023 The post MPMA presentation at Can Maker Summit, 12 October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Revealed: The livestock consultants behind the Dublin Declaration of Scientists The post Revealed: The livestock consultants behind the Dublin Declaration of Scientists appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Plastics Europe launch “Plastics Transition” roadmap for EU European plastics manufacturers have come together to craft a “Plastics Transition” roadmap. This initiative is aimed at expediting the transformation of the plastics industry in Europe to embrace circularity, reduce lifecycle emissions to net zero, and promote the sustainable utilisation of plastics. The roadmap, supported by the trade body Plastics Europe and its member organisations, … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news REA warmly welcomes the Energy Act 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news Barnsley awards £3m organics contract to SED Services Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a waste management contract worth £3,000,000 to SED Services Ltd for the haulage and treatment of organic waste. According to the tender notice, the contract will run from April 3, 2023, to March 31, 2029, and it was awarded on October 23, 2023. Despite having been officially awarded 23 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2023 Industry news MPs support #StopBurningStuff initiative to combat misinformation about electric vehicles, help speed up transition REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Pumpkin Recipes: pumpkin & dark chocolate muffins Let's prevent pumpkin waste! This delicious pumpkin and dark chocolate muffin recipe by Filippo Berio is a great way to use leftover Halloween pumpkin and turn it into a treat to share. City Harvest London · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news ESA resurrects zombie batteries this Halloween The ESA has released a new range of ghoulish graphics to warn the public of the dangers of “zombie batteries” this spooky season. The new set of graphics are part […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Executive Director Vlog – Autumn 2023 In this second instalment of the ED Vlog, listen to the ESA’s Executive Director, Jacob Hayler, provide an update and overview of recent and upcoming work conducted by the ESA. […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Defra defends consistency after errors in consultation report Just days after publishing its proposals for consistent recycling, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has had to defend its policies after errors were found in a document summarising consultation responses. Executive Summary Yesterday evening (26 October) Defra said that it had removed the Executive Summary from its report on the consultation responses … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Energy Leader Agrivert Expands with Acquisition of Chiltern Solar Limited MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Energy Leader Agrivert Expands with Acquisition of Chiltern Solar Limited Tuesday 10th October 2023 – Oxfordshire based Agrivert has acquired the entire share capital of Buckinghamshire based Chiltern Solar Limited, a provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions, from its founders, Steve & Julie Gamston. Agrivert has specialised in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Alupro activity update, October 2023 The post Alupro activity update, October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Can Makers PR Programme Update, October 2023 The post Can Makers PR Programme Update, October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Can Makers Committee meeting minutes, 19 October 2023 The post Can Makers Committee meeting minutes, 19 October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MPE Food Contact Working Group – 9,10 October 2023 The post MPE Food Contact Working Group – 9,10 October 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics to host educational workshop on AD biology MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics to host educational workshop on AD biology – 20 November Carbogenics, known for its pioneering work in the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) industry, is set to host an educational workshop at 9:30am on 20th November at Wasp’s Nest, The Hive, Nocton Fen Ln, Lincoln LN4 2AY. Carbogenics, with its rich history… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news LARAC hits out over fortnightly residual collections limit The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has hit out at the government over its proposal to not allow anything less frequent than fortnightly residual waste collections. The local authority officers body noted that it has been invited to respond to a consultation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Exemptions and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news LEVENSEAT SECURES CIRCA £1M GRANT TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY New jobs announced at Lathallan as Scottish Minister officially opens new MRF Recycling and waste management business Levenseat will create a total of 50 new jobs at its Lathallan advanced waste treatment facility in Polmont, near Falkirk. The announcement coincides with news that the company has received a Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund grant of £962,968 […] Levenseat · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Continued access to crucial EU-approved seed treatments and pesticides granted Following feedback from farmers and the agricultural industry, as of 24 October 2023, Defra has granted continued access to crucial plant protection products that were originally set to expire on 31 December 2023. The government’s announcement states that farmers and growers can continue to buy and use seeds treated with EU-approved treatments, and pesticides can… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Heatherwick reuses spotlights at London studio Over 90 Erco spotlights are being upgraded from halogen to LED and reused at Heatherwick Studio in London. The design […] Recolight · 26 Oct 2023