Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Eviosys steals the show with double win at the UK Packaging Awards (L-R Otis Deley, compere; Scott Jones, Eviosys; Sandra Alvarellos, Jealsa; Aidan Ruddock, Eviosys; Nick Mullen, MPMA.) Eviosys scoops the two top awards in the MPMA sponsored Metal Pack of the Year category of the UK Packaging Awards EcopeelTM secured the top prize for […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Sector backs NIC report but some questions over EfW The National Infrastructure Commission’s report yesterday, highlighting a “pressing need” to modernise waste infrastructure, has been largely welcomed by the sector, but there is some concern over its energy from waste plants (EfW) recommendations. In the report the NIC has called on the government to “urgently implement” waste legislation needed to achieve a 65% recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news Presentation photos from our Race Day 2023 The Recycling Association held its annual Race Day at Stratford-on-Avon race course on 9 October 2023. On a beautiful and warm sunny day, almost 70 people got together to network, eat a delicious three-course lunch and of course watch the horse racing. As this was a recycling themed day, all of the races were sponsored… The Recycling Association · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (19/10/23) With news on: Friends of the Earth criticises Scottish government’s recycling record, AI helps councils tackle littering; Somerset says nearly half of average bin contents could be recycled; and, iWaste acquires four vans for its fleet. Friends of the Earth criticises Scottish government’s recycling record Friends of the Earth has warned that at the Scottish … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news INCPEN study shows public support for consistent recycling policies A survey of 5,089 people from across the UK commissioned by the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) shows that 82% of the public support the government’s ‘consistent recycling’ policies. The survey was conducted between 8 -14 September 2023 by independent survey experts Icaro Consulting. The government’s ‘consistent recycling’ policies are planned to … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news The Second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA2) - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news First tanks arrive at pilot EV battery recycling plant: only sustainable, battery-ready CAM production for the UK’s green transport revolution Altilium’s 10,000-square-foot pilot facility (ACT 2) in Plymouth, Devon is scheduled to start ramping up early 2024 and is the first of a kind in the UK. We will be able to process around one EV battery "black mass" scrap per day, producing MT volumes of Cathode Active Material (CAM) for qualification with automotive OEM’s [...] Altilium news · 19 Oct 2023 Industry news ELWA and Wastecare host ‘Jumbo the Battery Elephant’ in East London shopping centres The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) has partnered with Wastecare Group, a leading waste recycling provider, to host their Take Charge campaign across four London Boroughs during 2023 Recycling Week. The Take Charge campaign, hosted across Recycling Week from 16th – 22nd October, is a nationwide incentive to promote the safe recycling of batteries to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news South Gloucestershire launches ‘£240m’ collections tender South Gloucestershire council has begun the process of procuring a contractor to collect around 100,000 tonnes of waste per annum from 2025. Suez currently collects South Gloucestershire’s waste under a 25-year PFI contract which ends in July 2025. The deal sees 155,000 households receive fortnightly residual and green waste collections and weekly food and dry recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Dividing lines: climate policy at the party conferences The Aldersgate Group's public affairs team reflects on the outcomes from the major political party conferences on climate and environmental policy. Aldersgate Group · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news INCPEN survey: huge public support for UK-wide ‘consistent recycling’ policies To download the slides and view the graphs in full please click here INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Newcastle reports successes of Flex Collect trials at NERF conference Newcastle city council provided an update recently on its trial of flexible plastic collections, which it has been undertaking as part of the Flexible Plastics Fund (FPF). The update was provided by Rebecca Wilson, waste and recycling engagement team leader at the council, speaking at the North East Recycling Forum (NERF) conference on 28 September … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Packaging News – ‘Elemis and Xampla launch plastic-free sachets for cosmetics industry’ British skincare brand Elemis has worked with Xampla’s natural materials brand Morro, to develop plastic-free biodegradable sample sachets. Xampla news · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Presentations | ADBA Members Meeting Autumn 2023 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Edie – ‘Elemis eyes plastic-free sachets as ‘world’s first’ wrapper-free snack bars launch’ British skincare brand Elemis has revealed that it is working to transform plant waste from its product ingredients into bio-based films. Xampla news · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Cory launches second carbon capture consultation Following an initial consultation earlier this year, Cory has launched its second statutory consultation focusing on the installation of carbon capture technology at its energy from waste (EfW) facilities in Belvedere. Cory operates a 750,000 tonnes per year capacity EfW plant in Belvedere and last year it reached financial close on a second site to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Cosmetics Business ‘Exclusive: Elemis’ unwanted skin care ingredients are being upcycled into sample sachets’ Elemis has joined forces with biodegradable materials firm Xampla to develop plastic-free sampling sachets for its beauty products. Xampla news · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Rachel Hoolahan ‘Why can’t lighting manufacturers warranty other brands?’ Architect Rachel Hoolahan challenges some of the norms of the lighting industry in this video discussion with Circular Lighting Report […] Recolight · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Unilever 2021 Global Commitment report on plastic packaging - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news The fortification landscape In an ideal world we would obtain all the nutrition we needed from our everyday diets. Xampla news · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Health and nutrition claims Since the UK’s departure from the EU, claims must now comply with the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register. Xampla news · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Activating policy for a circular economy - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news About us: What we do - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news News in brief (18/10/23) With news on: Zero Waste Scotland highlights level of recyclable waste in residual bins; Coca-Cola opens Sidcup canning line; Shadow minister visits Dorset Eco Park; and, Aberdeenshire council progresses with recycling rollout. Zero Waste Scotland highlights level of recyclable waste in residual bins A recent study by Zero Waste Scotland has revealed approximately half a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Elemis eyes plastic-free sachets as ‘world’s first’ wrapper-free snack bars launch British skincare brand Elemis has revealed that it is working to transform plant waste from its product ingredients into bio-based films, which could be used to replace the flexible plastics currently used to package samples. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Some Hertfordshire refuse workers consider strike action Refuse workers in East and North Hertfordshire are weighing the possibility of a strike due to ongoing issues related to sick pay and wage increases. Members of the GMB union employed by Urbaser at their depots in Letchworth and Buntingford have been unsuccessful in their attempts to negotiate company sick pay and a “fair wage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news Cory launches statutory consultation on decarbonisation plans - Cory Group Cory Group · 18 Oct 2023 Industry news The circular economy in cities and regions: planning for a regenerative urban future - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news ‘Pressing need’ to modernise waste infrastructure, NIC says The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has called on the government to “urgently implement” waste legislation needed to achieve a 65% recycling rate by 2035, as well as limit the building of new energy from waste (EfW) plants without carbon capture. The second national infrastructure assessment – a five yearly review conducted by the NIC– sets … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news The RECOUP Plastic Resource and Recycling Conference 2023 Recently, Polytag's Project Manager, Rosa Knox-Bradley, participated in the RECOUP Plastic Resource and Recycling Conference 2023, a pivotal gathering within the plastics recycling sector. This event not only fostered connections among SMEs, NGOs, and government bodies but also showcased groundbreaking solutions driving the industry forward. The conference was a vibrant platform for discussing … Polytag news · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Circular design case studies - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news The Circular Economy | Definition & Model Explained - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Climate and the circular economy - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Rescuing Food at New Spitalfields Market City Harvest London food charity's site at New Spitalfields Market, Leyton, rescues surplus fresh produce from market traders. Hear from City Harvest site manager, Philmar Dunner-Husbands about how important relationships within the team and at the market are, and learn about why traders donate their fresh produce. City Harvest London · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Faces of resilience: portraits of climate-impacted lives confront big oil Millions struggle as big oil profits from humanity's loss. So activists took a message directly to oil bosses at a London conference, demanding they pay up for climate crimes. Greenpeace UK · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Von der Leyen Commission fails in its responsibility to publish a proposal to improve EU chemical law REACH, despite promises in the Green Deal This afternoon the European Commission published its work plan for 2024, and this document failed to mention the reform of Europe’s main law on chemicals used in everyday products, REACH. The reform of REACH is a key component of the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), published three years ago on 14th October 2020, which […] CHEM Trust · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Scotland’s recycling rate creeps up as waste volumes drop Statistics published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have shown that Scotland’s recycling rate rose by 0.3% in 2022 to 43.3%, with household waste arisings down 6%. The statistics published earlier today (17 October) show that Scotland recorded its lowest level of household waste generation since 2011 at 2.33 million tonnes. However, the overall amount … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Inhaler recycling service helps Grundon win sustainability award The post Inhaler recycling service helps Grundon win sustainability award appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news Key takeaways from ADBA Autumn Members Meeting 2023 ADBA brought together members and industry experts at its Autumn Members Meeting on 10th October 2023 in Bristol. Hosted by Ashfords LLP, the event covered critical updates and insights across policy, public perception, safety, and optimising plant efficiency. With attendees across multiple sub-sectors within the AD sector, it stimulated vital discussion and knowledge sharing at… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Oct 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Aquatech: Vogelsang presents grinding and pumping technology for efficient wastewater management MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Aquatech: Vogelsang presents grinding and pumping technology for efficient wastewater management Extensive XRipper model range Proven VX rotary lobe pump for membrane filtration in wastewater treatment plants Essen (Oldenburg), October 17, 2023 – Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG will present its innovative solutions for efficient, high-performance wastewater handling at the Aquate… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Oct 2023