Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Halloween 2022 The post Halloween 2022 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news HSE announce inspections of 50 farm-based AD plants ADBA have recently met with representatives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to discuss a number of activities they are planning in relation to anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the near future. The HSE team has informed us that field inspectors are planning to visit 50 farm-based AD sites to get a better understanding… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news Halloween 2022 Welsh language versions The post Halloween 2022 Welsh language versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news #FeedTheFuture: City Harvest joins the campaign for Free School Meals The post #FeedTheFuture: City Harvest joins the campaign for Free School Meals appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news Cause of Altens East MRF fire remains ‘undetermined’ An investigation has been unable to determine the cause of the huge fire at Suez UK’s Altens East materials recycling facility (MRF) in Aberdeen, though the blaze was ruled “accidental”. More than 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which broke out in a large area of mixed waste at the £27 million facility in July 2022 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news Suffolk to begin Foxhall HWRC expansion Suffolk county council has announced it will begin work on an almost £8 million redevelopment of the Foxhall household waste recycling centre (HWRC) near Ipswich next week (17 October). The project is set to be conducted in phases to keep the centre open to the public, but the council warned there may be fewer booking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news HWRC charges and booking systems still under Defra scrutiny After what are thought to be the first comments on waste by the new environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, Defra has restated concerns over charges and booking systems at HWRCs. At the weekend in the Telegraph newspaper, Mr Jayawardena outlined the government’s actions to tackle the issue of fly-tipping. In a follow-up statement yesterday (10 October), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news How to throw an eco-friendly party The post How to throw an eco-friendly party appeared first on Bywaters . Bywaters · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news LIDL TO LAUNCH GB-WIDE CHRISTMAS ‘TOY BANK’ IN RESPONSE TO CHARITIES’ CALL FOR HELP - AND PLEDGES 1M MEALS TO COMMUNITIES - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 11 Oct 2022 Industry news Waste reduction project is reducing carbon and building strong communities Volunteer waste reduction groups across Mid Devon and Teignbridge are ‘thriving’ thanks to the Community Action Groups Devon (CAG Devon) project which has helped them more than double the amount of carbon prevented from going into the atmosphere. Resource Futures · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Explore Oswestry Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Shur-Co UK acquires Dawbarn & Sons SHUR-CO UK, Ltd., the Rochester, Kent based manufacturer of truck sheeting systems is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dawbarn & Sons, Ltd. effective 30 September 2022. Dawbarn & Sons, based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire manufactures and installs trailer sheeting systems. This expansion allows Shur-Co to enhance its product offering of truck and trailer sheeting systems... Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Shell’s partnership with British Cycling is brazen greenwash Commenting on news that Shell and British Cycling have entered into a long-term partnership until 2030, Greenpeace UK policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “The idea of Shell helping British Cycling reach net zero is as absurd as beef farmers advising lettuce farmers on how to go vegan. After being booted out of museums and other cultural institutions, […] Greenpeace UK · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news NRW seeks fees hike to cover inspection costs A substantial increase in fees and charges levied by the environmental regulator for Wales – Natural Resources Wales – is proposed in a consultation launched today (10 October). Such is the proposed increase in some fees in the face of cost of living pressures, that NRW says it appreciates the impact on some businesses. Some … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Farming and solar panels can work together – here’s the proof From sheep and chickens to bees and berries, these farmers are producing food and clean energy from the very same fields. Greenpeace UK · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Biffa to ‘transform’ health and safety software Biffa is to update its health and safety software in what the company describes as a “game-changer” in the way risk is managed across the business. As part of what the company calls an “ongoing digital transformation”, Biffa is making a “significant investment” to introduce EcoOnline – “a class-leading online platform for managing risk and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Job advert: Chief Executive of The Recycling Association The Recycling Association is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable person for the role of Chief Executive Officer. · You will be an experienced and entrepreneurial professional with a proven track record in the recycling industry. A detailed knowledge of recovered paper is essential, and a working knowledge of plastics and other materials is preferred. · You… The Recycling Association · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news enfinium announces the appointment of Karl Smyth as Director, External Affairs and Strategic Policy enfinium announces the appointment of Karl Smyth as Director, External Affairs and Strategic Policy enfinium · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Grundon installs robotic picker in Cheltenham MRF Waste management company Grundon has announced it has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) at its materials recovery facility (MRF) in Cheltenham. The company explained that the AI robotic picker is currently in training “to sort the increasing amounts of industrial and commercial plastic waste arriving at its Bishop’s Cleeve MRF”. The Fast Picker, supplied by Helsinki-based … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news France TV – 20 Heures News The post France TV – 20 Heures News appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Clarity Environmental celebrates its 20th year of business The post Clarity Environmental celebrates its 20th year of business appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Court hears of deaths after ‘unsafe’ wall collapse at Nechells scrapyard Five men were killed after an ‘unsafe’ 45-tonne wall collapsed on them at a recycling site in Nechells, a court was told. No-one should have been “anywhere near” the 3.6 metre (11.8ft) tall concrete structure which could have been blown over by a “gust of wind'”, a jury at Birmingham Crown Court heard. The five … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news What makes a sustainability leader? Meet our rising star, ReLondon’s Jean Billant With applications open for edie’s 2023 Awards until Friday (14 October), we’re showcasing the achievements of this year’s winners. Up next, the winner of our Rising Sustainability Star 2022, Jean Billant. edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news WEPA first to use Miscanthus in production of hygiene paper; introduces second innovation using recycled cardboard - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 10 Oct 2022 Industry news Waste management gets clever as Grundon deploys robotics The post Waste management gets clever as Grundon deploys robotics appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Oct 2022 Industry news MRF & Markets, 2 November 2022 Join us at MRF and Markets 2022 November 2nd 2022 Solihull, UK Click here to arrange to meet us on the day Meet us at this year’s MRF & Markets event – the conference that brings together experts from across the industry to consider and discuss policy, regulations, latest developments and case studies. We’ll be... Recycleye news · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news RWM Digital Spotlight, 13 October 2022 Data and Digital Transformation Spotlight Thursday 13th October 2022 – 11.00am Listen to Zoe Cook, one of our Technical Sales Managers at Recycleye, talk on the topic of ‘Lessons and Opportunities on the Successful Application of AI in Waste Sorting’ Register for free here ... Recycleye news · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news It’s time to pick the Nation’s favourite parks and green spaces The post It’s time to pick the Nation’s favourite parks and green spaces appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Let’s kick microplastic infill on sports pitches into touch! The European Commission (EC) has proposed a ban on microplastic infill on sports pitches with a 6-year transition period to allow people to switch to less harmful alternatives. Fidra · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news The stigmas that stop people accessing support Each year World Homeless Day draws attention to the needs of people who are experiencing homelessness and brings communities together to respond locally. This year the need for such focus... Emmaus UK · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news LARAC 2022 award winners announced The 2022 LARAC awards took place this week on 5 October, with the ceremony hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane, and Cathy Cook, LARAC chair. The awards look to recognise the hard work of local authority recycling teams, individuals and partnerships. John Coates, LARAC’s head of external affair, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Emmaus podcast Season 1 now live In time for World Homeless Day 2022, we’ve released the season finale of our Emmaus podcast Homelessness Matters. Episode 5 is out now on all podcast streaming platforms, or listen... Emmaus UK · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Readers asked to complete waste classification questionnaire Letsrecycle.com readers have been asked to complete an online questionnaire as part of a UK-wide survey on waste classification and assessment. The survey, launched in July, seeks to identify what users require from guidance on waste classification and assessment, which is currently provided as the document ‘WM3’ (see letsrecycle.com story). The document is due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Deforestation in the Amazon worse than ever for September ahead of Brazilian elections An area almost twice the size of New York City was deforested in September alone - more than any other September on record Greenpeace UK · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Defra updates EPR guidance to help businesses ‘prepare’ The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has updated its guidance on how UK organisations can prepare for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. EPR regulations will apply to all UK organisations that handle and supply packaging to consumers and to businesses. This covers any individual business, subsidiary or group with an annual … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Call for responses: Scotland Agriculture Bill ScotGov have issued a consultation on their proposed Agriculture Bill. The consultation covers a wide range of topics such as payments to land managers, climate change adaptations and mitigations, nature protection and restoration, food production, skills and knowledge transfers, administration, modernisation of tenancies and amendments to numerous Acts, rules and reviews. This consultation pre… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Walleys Quarry and council reach agreement over ‘nuisance’ landfill Following a mediation process, Walleys Quarry Ltd has withdrawn an appeal against a nuisance abatement notice issued by Newcastle-under-Lyme borough council. For several years, the community around the Walleys Quarry landfill has complained about odours from the Staffordshire site (see letsrecycle.com story). Newcastle-under-Lyme served Walleys Quarry Ltd the notice in August 2021, requiring th… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Waste set to feature on OEP’s agenda Waste is beginning to feature on the radar of the newly formed Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), with the topic likely to be included formally in its next three-year plan. Richard Greenhous, chief of staff at the OEP, discussed waste at this week’s annual LARAC conference in Birmingham. Mr Greenhous was also pressed by delegates … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news choosing the best waste management company Your building, business or home need a change in waste provider? Here's your complete guide to choosing the best waste management company. Bywaters · 7 Oct 2022 Industry news Altilitech Receives Battery Recycling Equipment for its UK Scale-up Facility Altilium Metals is pleased to announce that its 100% owned battery recycling business, Altilitech Ltd has received multiple reaction vessels and associated ancillary devices at its Devon Technology Centre, key equipment for a demonstration scale line recycling spent EV battery waste direct to Cathode Active Material. The demonstration line gives the operational capability to allow [...] The pos… Altilium news · 7 Oct 2022