Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Signify achieves EcoVadis Platinum Signify has achieved EcoVadis Platinum, the highest distinction in the international sustainability rating scheme. The company – the largest lighting brand in […] Recolight · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Mura Technology Opens Doors to World’s First Commercial Scale Hydro-PRT Advanced Plastic Recycling Site in Teesside, UK The post Mura Technology Opens Doors to World’s First Commercial Scale Hydro-PRT Advanced Plastic Recycling Site in Teesside, UK appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news RECOUP and PECT Announce the Launch of the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit to Tackle Single-Use Packaging Waste The post RECOUP and PECT Announce the Launch of the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit to Tackle Single-Use Packaging Waste appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news How people power is stopping deep sea mining before it starts Thanks to campaigners, activists and supporters like you worldwide, the deep sea mining industry didn’t get the green light it was expecting at talks in July. Now we need to make sure these destructive companies never get the chance to plunder our fragile ocean floor. Greenpeace UK · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Reduced costs help DS Smith offset weaker sales prices Reduced prices which it has been paying for used cardboard and other paper grades have helped recycler and paper manufacturer DS Smith, in the face of lower prices for the cardboard boxes it makes. Also in the paper sector today, tissue and hygiene product maker Essity published a trading statement which was upbeat, speaking of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS welcomes progress on separate food waste collections MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion Piece) – HRS welcomes progress on separate food waste collections By Matt Hale. International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Along with others in the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector, HRS Heat Exchangers welcomes the recent announcement by the Government that weekly collections of food waste will also be… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news The urgent need for sustainable and ethical alternatives to fast fashion Fast fashion allows clothing manufacturers and retailers to prioritise speed and affordably over quality, often at the expense of ethical and environmental considerations. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news ESA launches fourth ‘zombie batteries’ Halloween campaign The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has relaunched ‘Zombie batteries’ campaign, with a “chilling array” of graphics to try and alert the public about batteries in residual waste bins. First launched in October 2020, the Take Charge campaign urged the public to “join the fight against zombie batteries” (see letsrecycle.com story). For the fourth campaign, the ESA has … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news One week left until the MRF & Markets Conference 2023 Taking place on 2 November 2023, industry professionals are gearing up for the highly anticipated eighth MRF and market conference. The conference stands as a cornerstone for those engaged in the operation, design, and management of MRFs, which after the government’s Simpler Recycling announcement, will continue to be the cornerstone of recycling infrastructure. And, as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news How Smurfit Kappa allocated proceeds from its first green bond European packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has revealed how it has allocated proceeds from its first set of green bonds, which totalled €1bn and were issued in 2021. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news From CMA to CVA - Demolition News Demolition News · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Dr Afzana Anwer joins Altilium as Head of IP: driving legal expertise and innovation in our mission for sustainable EV battery recycling We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Altilium family, Dr Afzana Anwer, who will be joining us as Head of Intellectual Property (IP) and an integral part of our leadership team. With a strong foundation in IP law, Afzana was Head of Intellectual Property at Britishvolt and has a PhD. in Materials [...] Altilium news · 26 Oct 2023 Industry news Report: Fashion brands continuing to rely on unsustainable materials Fashion brands are failing to scale up secure supply chains for more sustainable fabrics, meaning that, by 2030, just 19% of the materials sold by the industry are likely to be from preferred sources. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Company - Notpla Notpla news · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news First Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Early Payment Received On 18th October, the first farmers signed up for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) received their early payment, as confirmed by Defra. These early payments are worth 25% of the annual value of farmers’ agreements. Impressively, farmers have received them only one month after the start of applications in September. For those farmers whose… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Glasgow launches £7m in-house MRF tender Glasgow city council has launched a tender seeking a supplier for the design, supply and installation of its in-house materials recovery facility (MRF), worth approximately £7 million. Glasgow received a £21 million grant from the Scottish government’s Recycling Improvement Fund to boost its 30% recycling rate. The SNP-controlled authority set aside £17 million for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news How AI combats climate change and mitigates its impact Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news NRW secures £8,700 fine against man for allowing waste to be ‘dumped’ Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has secured an £8,700 fine against a man who allowed 3,122 tonnes of construction and demolition waste to be “dumped on his land without an environmental permit”. According to a statement from NRW, John Bray from Ceredigion was ordered to pay £8,700 after pleading guilty to allowing construction and demolition waste, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Havering deal sees Podback hit 1 million households milestone Podback has announced that its kerbside coffee pod recycling collection service is now available to more than 1 million UK households following the addition of a second London authority. Podback was formed in November 2020 by Nestle and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK, who both own a number of coffee pod brands in the UK (see … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news OPINION: Simpler, but not necessarily better Peter Jones, principle consultant at Eunomia, shares his thoughts on the government’s “rather scaled back” Simpler Recycling announcement. OPINION: At long last, the waiting is (largely) over and the work of implementing changes to household waste collections in England that have been in the works since 2018’s Resources and Waste Strategy can get under way. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Key takeaways from ADBA Autumn Finance Forum 2023 Last week (18th October), ADBA held its Autumn Finance Forum 2023 with over 20 attendees from across the finance community. Hosted by Osborne Clark LLP in London, the event covered critical updates and insights across policy, market growth, UK-ETS, and the overall financial future of the sector. The event proved a huge success with a great… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Plastic recyclers bemoan ‘record’ data sending PRN price ‘down 45%’ Plastic recyclers have bemoaned the fact that the packaging recovery note (PRN) price has fallen significantly in the past few days, on the back of provisional Environment Agency data which shows a record-breaking quarter. Provisional data published by the EA late over the weekend showed that 318,293 tonnes of plastic was processed in Q3 (July- … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news 29 million LED lights go to landfill Research shows that around 29 million LED, solar and decorative lights are ending up in landfill in the UK annually. […] Recolight · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news IEA publishes 2023 World Energy Outlook – ADBA analyses the impact on AD The International Energy Agency (IEA) on 24th October released its annual flagship report – the World Energy Outlook 2023. The report provides critical insights into the future of global energy through in-depth analysis and energy projections. The IEA World Energy Outlook does not present a single view of the future but instead explores different scenarios… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Oct 2023 Industry news Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Green Gas Support Scheme application window extension to March 2028 Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Green Gas Support Scheme application window extension to March 2028 The Department for Energy Strategy and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced on Saturday (21 October) that it was extending the deadline to apply to the Green Gas Support Scheme from the proposed 31 March 2026 in its Mid-Scheme review consultation to… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q3 PRN Data Release The post Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q3 PRN Data Release appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Behind the Beans with Nescafé - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Supercharge Your Professional Development with our Exclusive Training Bundles! - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news UK scientists lead study on risks to human health from microplastics A UK-led research project has been launched to examine the impact of microplastics on human health, which aims to serve as a “crucial forerunner to the regulatory powers needed to tackle microplastics’ presence in our food and drinking water.” The research has been endorsed and part-funded by Innovate UK and the UK government. Scientists have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Serving up a food waste recycling success story The post Serving up a food waste recycling success story appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Decathlon launches bike take-back scheme in the UK Sports retailer Decathlon is giving customers at 44 of its UK stores the option of selling back their used bikes, ready for reuse by someone else. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news ADBA backs support scheme extension as mandatory food waste confirmed The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the deadline to apply to the Green Gas Support Scheme by two years. The Green Gas Support scheme is overseen by the Department for Energy Strategy and Net Zero (DESNZ). It aims to provided financial incentives for new anaerobic digestion biomethane … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS takes just FIVE days to complete heat exchanger conversion project The post MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS takes just FIVE days to complete heat exchanger conversion project appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Angus operates general waste skip for residents hit by Storm Babet In the aftermath of the flooding caused by Storm Babet, Angus council has announced that it is operating a general waste skip at its Brechin recycling centre from from today (24 October). This service will continue until needed and is intended to help residents dispose of flood-damaged materials. The council has advised residents not to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Simpler Recycling unveiled – Industry reactions The government finally set out its ‘Simpler Recycling’ plans this weekend (21 October), more than two years after the latest consultation. The move has been widely welcomed by the sector, though concerns have been raised from the paper industry that commingling is allowed. Many had been hoping for paper and card to be separated. Below … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (24/10/23) With news on: Brynelooby rebrands to Ayesa; Benfleet reports 99% clean aluminium scrap; Everflow welcomes 69 new suppliers; and, Eastleigh issues plea to residents to recycle their pumpkins. Brynelooby rebrands to Ayesa Brynelooby, a structural and civil engineering firm, has yesterday (23 October) rebranded to its parent-company Ayesa after being acquired by them in February … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2023 Industry news Download the Ocado Retail, Bower and Polytag report Discover the impressive outcomes of the partnership between Ocado Retail, Bower, and Polytag through our latest report. In just 56 days, our Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) facilitated over 20,000 rewards, as customers embraced QR code scanning to recycle their milk bottles. With 80% of participants expressing strong likelihood to use such digital methods for deposits in the future, our in… Polytag news · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Walton Against Lazy Littering (WALLYS) - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 23 Oct 2023