Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Panda Ireland hails efficiency of 4 Recycleye robots, one year on. Panda Ireland has spoken on the simplicity and efficiency of its 4 Recycleye robots, one year after installation at the Ballymount MRF. Retrofitted to Panda’s site in November 2022, the AI-powered robots automate the MRF’s quality control operations. 2 of the 4 robots are removing contamination from a mixed paper line, whilst another is removing... Recycleye news · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Reuse Network Awards 2023 – Celebrating impact and innovation The Reuse Network Awards bring together individuals and organisations dedicated to making a real difference in the world of reuse. Reuse Network · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news REA welcomes the publication of ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Packaging World – ‘Alexandra French Appointed CEO for Xampla’ The post Packaging World – ‘Alexandra French Appointed CEO for Xampla’ appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association, lifts the lid on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage technology. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Metals Recyclingin the UK - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Panda Ireland hails impact of Recycleye MRF robots Panda Ireland, part of the Beauparc group, has hailed the impact of the four Recycle robots it has installed at its Ballymount materials recycling facility (MRF). The company highlights that these robots have delivered numerous benefits, resulting in time and cost savings. Specifically, the automation of tasks by the aluminium-line robot has notably slashed labour … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news ADBA analysis on Defra’s response to the consistency in recycling consultation On 21st October, Defra published the government response to the ‘Consistency in household and business recycling in England’ consultation to set out guidelines for local authorities to roll out food waste collections. The response addresses a number of key topics, including timelines and funding for separate food waste collections. Through the consultation process, Defra has… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Polytag says 20,000 cash rewards claimed during Ocado digital DRS trial The digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) managed by recycling technology company Polytag, recycling app Bower and the retailer Ocado has had 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by consumers. Under the scheme launched on 14 July, Ocado customers have had the opportunity to claim 20p rewards for recycling their own-brand two and four-pint milk bottles by using … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news London waste firm fined after worker sustained ‘severe crush injuries’ The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that London-based construction waste specialist Cappagh Public Works has been fined £260,000 in relation to an incident in 2020 where an employee suffered “severe crush injuries”. According to the HSE’s statement, Grzegorz Poreba, 48, sustained severe injuries after becoming trapped between a conveyor and a metal bridge, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Leeds bike charity gets new workshop thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding The Big Bike Fix in Leeds has renovated its workshop, thanks to a grant from enfinium. enfinium · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Statement from The Recycling Association on launch of Simpler Recycling The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “Simpler Recycling should end the confusion around what can and can’t be recycled and we welcome the focus on the dry core materials of paper and card, plastics, metals and glass packaging. “But it is disappointing that local authorities in England will be able to commingle this… The Recycling Association · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news GGSS deadline extended to 31 March 2028 The UK government has announced that it will be extending the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) to 31 March 2028. The current scheme is set to close to new applications on 30 November 2025. The announcement comes ahead of the full outcome of the Mid-Scheme Review, which is set to be released imminently. The extension… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Un-boo-lievable: Morrisons is selling the cheapest supermarket pumpkins for just 75p - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Carbon freebies: How UK firms can close factories and make millions on the carbon market The post Carbon freebies: How UK firms can close factories and make millions on the carbon market appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news How does food waste cause water waste? We can't talk about food waste without talking about water waste. Every piece of food has a 'water footprint', using up earth's freshwater. City Harvest London · 23 Oct 2023 Industry news Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Defra’s separate food waste collections in England announcement. Anaerobic Digestion trade association welcomes Defra’s separate food waste collections in England announcement. Today, Defra published its long-awaited response to the Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England setting out guidelines and timelines for Local Authorities (LAs) to roll out food waste collections. Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the Anaerobi… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Oct 2023 Industry news Turning mine waste into valuable EV battery raw materials: JORC drilling launches our Medet recycling initiative supporting the shift to a circular and low carbon economy We are thrilled to announce that JORC drilling has officially commenced at our 100% controlled, 2,200 ha Medet copper rich mine tailings, located in central Bulgaria. We're recycling historic mine tailings to extract valuable copper, contributing significantly to the European battery industry. By reprocessing this mine waste, we are not only reducing the harmful environmental [...] Altilium news · 21 Oct 2023 Industry news Defra details ‘Simpler Recycling’ with garden waste charges to remain The government has today (21 October) revealed its ‘Simpler Recycling’ plans for England, with proposals for “most” households to have a weekly food waste collection by 2026 and residual waste to be collected “at least fortnightly”. Under the plans, all local authorities by 31 March 2026 will collect the required recyclable waste streams: glass; metal; … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news Double Triumph at the UK Packaging Awards Polytag recently celebrated a significant milestone, achieving dual honours at the UK Packaging Awards. Winning Gold for Innovation of the Year for our collaborative project with Ocado Retail Ltd and receiving a Highly Commended accolade for our CSR initiative with Co-op, these awards recognise our efforts in pioneering digital deposit return schemes and enhancing packaging traceability. This r… Polytag news · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news This was Fixfest 2023! What a day! On Saturday 30 September, over a hundred representatives from community repair groups, universities, repair businesses, public bodies, waste agencies and more across the UK braved the train strike to gather in Cardiff for a memorable day of conversations, stories and inspiration. We were thrilled that ... Repair Cafe Wales · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news Welsh care sector not prepared for new food waste legislation The care sector in Wales is in danger of falling foul of upcoming legislation, with many businesses still unaware of the impending changes, says a recycling boss. New laws come into force on 6 April, with Welsh Government mandating that all facilities are to separate out food waste if they produce more than 5kg per […] Keenan Recycling · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news The Newsroom - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news Global paper recyclers report some ‘stability’ Reporting to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), paper recyclers from across the world have said the market has been stabilising and even growing in recent months, boosted by a growing demand for material from East Asia. While internal demand remains low, there was some optimism that things could improve in the coming months. With … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news eBay UK convenes new circular economy council for furniture and homeware Major retailers including Ikea and Dunelm are participating in a new ‘Circular Change Council’ intended to boost recommerce and reduce waste in the furniture and homeware industry. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news Suez UK profits hit by ‘£12m’ loss from ‘major municipal collections contract’ Suez recycling and recovery UK published its results for the 2022 calendar year last week where profits fell by around a third to £14.8 million. This was put down to a £12m hit from an unnamed “major municipal collections contract”. Suez explained that figures in the notes to the accounts show a reduction of £10.2 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (20/10/23) With news on: Biffa’s Taunton MRF fire still impacting nearby HWRC; Restart project issues plea to UK government; Plastic supply chain issues plea to EU; and, Student drawings adorn Hounslow’s recycling vehicles. Biffa’s Taunton MRF fire still impacting nearby HWRC Following a fire at Biffa’s materials recycling facility in Taunton earlier this month which closed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2023 Industry news Item Detail - The Risk Tier Table Explained - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Could deep geothermal be the most overlooked clean technology? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Italian Food: Leek and Potato Risotto Recipe Where an English classic meets Italian food. Try this seasonal and hearty leek and risotto recipe for a midweek Autumn meal to warm the soul. A few staple, store-cupboard ingredients come together to create the ultimate comfort food. City Harvest London · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Advent of Change 2023 We’re pleased to announce that, for the third year running, Emmaus will be one of the 24 charities supported by the Advent of Change product lineup for Christmas 2023. Each... Emmaus UK · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Altilium in the News: Interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights outlining plans for scaled-up battery recycling operations In a recent interview with S&P Global, we discussed our activities to scale-up of end-of-life EV battery recycling and our mission to usher in a low carbon transportation future by returning high volumes of domestic, sustainable battery-ready raw materials to UK automotive supply chains. We stand at the forefront of innovation and UK technical leadership [...] Altilium news · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Report: 8 in 10 British retailers see revenue boost from resale or rental A survey of 400 British retailers has found that, of those implementing product resale and/or rental offering, 82% found that it resulted in a revenue boost. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Funding helps families walk on the wild side The post Funding helps families walk on the wild side appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news LGA has ‘great concerns’ over scope of EPR scheme administrator The Local Government Association (LGA) has published its response to Defra’s consultation on its draft extended producer responsibility legislation, warning that it is ‘greatly concerned’ over the scope given to scheme administrator. Defra launched the 10-week consultation back in July, which set out a number of “minimal” changes (see letsrecycle.com story). This included plans for … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials The post Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Waste reforms a ‘tough sell’ to small businesses, WRAP warns Chris Mills, WRAP’s special advisor for collection and recycling, has warned that measures in the Resources and Waste Strategy will be a “tough sell” to small businesses during the challenging times they face. Speaking on day 1 (11 October) of the LARAC Conference last week, Mr Mills discussed the impacts that upcoming policy will have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Embracing biodiversity and nature conservation through thoughtful packaging choices Outi Marin, Head of Sustainability Reporting at Smurfit Kappa, explains how businesses can support biodiversity goals, outlining how some industries have already been taking the initiative on this for some time. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news ADBA Responds to UK Government Consultation on Renewables Obligation Transition ADBA, on 9th October 2023, submitted our formal response to the UK government’s call for evidence on transitioning from the Renewables Obligation (RO) to a system of Fixed Price Certificates (FPCs) – Read the consultation here The RO has incentivised renewable electricity generation in the UK since 2002. It is now closed to new applications,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Viridor’s Beddington EfW plant ‘offline’ following power cut Viridor is “conducting an investigation” after a power cut this week forced its Beddington energy from waste (EfW) facility in South London to go offline. The incident occurred on 17 October and was highlighted by the local Labour Party, as outlined below. The plant remains offline as of this morning (19 October). Major concerns at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023