Recycling news: 2021

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Industry news Terex Materials Processing launches ‘Terex Recycling Systems’ TEREX Materials Processing (MP), a global leader in materials processing equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of Terex Recycling Systems, which will design and build modular recycling products that can be combined to provide customers with a tailored, “one stop shop” to meet their recycling needs. Terex Recycling Systems supports Terex MP’s growth strategy... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – one year on We are facing a chemical pollution crisis: a cocktail of synthetic chemicals in hundreds of everyday products is putting human health and wildlife at risk. While the EU’s chemical legislation REACH is world-leading, it has been too slow in identifying and regulating the most hazardous chemicals. There are also gaps in the way that the EU […] CHEM Trust · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Some sofas set for landfill ban over POPs fears EXCLUSIVE: A ban on some old furniture being sent to landfill is likely be introduced soon, as Defra is set to publish the findings of its studies into Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in soft furnishings. *This story was included in error in a newsletter on 26 August 2022. An update to this story was published … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Victor Dewulf, CEO of Recycleye featured in Zero50 podcast Speaking with Bruce Bratley, CEO and founder of recycling company First Mile, Victor shares how Recycleye’s Vision and Robotics solutions are going to revolutionise waste picking and the increase the value of recycling for the waste management industry. In this podcast series, Bruce talks about the climate crisis and how we can build solutions to... Recycleye news · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Three weeks to COP26: Government wins oil case, arguing oil emissions ‘not relevant’ to climate Judges said oil and gas have no material effect on climate change Greenpeace UK · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news SUSTAINABLE AGGREGATES FIRST TO ACHIEVE END-OF-WASTE STATUS IN SCOTLAND Lanarkshire-based recycling and waste management solutions business Levenseat has developed a new stream of accredited products that provide a sustainable and lower cost alternative to virgin aggregates used in construction projects. The new products are the first in Scotland to have secured ‘end-of-waste’ status from the country’s environmental regulator SEPA. Levenseat · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news PepsiCo Archives - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Coates to take interim CEO role at LARAC The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) confirmed the appointment of John Coates as its interim CEO yesterday (6 October). Mr Coates will replace LARAC’s current CEO Lee Marshall, who is to become director of policy and external affairs at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) from December, on a temporary basis (see letsrecycle.com … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news News in brief (07/10/21) With news on: Biffa launches ‘Feminine Fit’ PPE range; Tradebe announces restructure alongside expansion plans; Tennent’s and SEPA sign sustainability agreement; exhibition explores how Agency manages plastic waste; and, BBIA welcomes 31st member. Biffa launches ‘Feminine Fit’ PPE range Waste management company Biffa has launched its own range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to … letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Strategy - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Policies & Disclosures - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Results, Reports & Presentations - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 7 Oct 2021 Industry news Do the right thing and ‘leave only pawprints’ The post Do the right thing and ‘leave only pawprints’ appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news What higher gas prices mean for UK heavy industry, and how decarbonisation can come to the rescue Following the launch of an in-depth project on industrial decarbonisation and extensive engagement with cross-industry representatives, Ana Musat, Head of Policy at Aldersgate Group discusses next steps for mitigating the impact of high gas prices on industrial competitiveness by diversifying energy supply and making electrification more cost-competitive ahead of COP26. Aldersgate Group · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Board of Directors - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Shareholder Centre - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Sustainable Business - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Europe’s sustainable blue economy Europe ensures it implements circularity and restores biodiversity, according to Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news The new EDGE TRT620R – All the expected benefits of 620 Class Trommel and more EDGE Innovate have introduced their latest trommel offering with the launch of the EDGE TRT620R. The new 620 class trommel will take its place in EDGE’s ever popular trommel line up. Designed for maximum productivity and superior screening efficiency, the new EDGE TRT620R tracked trommel has a heavy-duty construction design coupled with high manoeuvrability. This... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Suppliers - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Recycling Lives electrifies waste transport with UK’s first Z.E. skip loaders IN a significant step towards the decarbonisation of waste collection and transport, Renault Trucks has announced the signing of a contract with national waste recycling specialist Recycling Lives to deliver the UK’s first two 100% electric 18 tonne D Wide Z.E. skip loaders. The announcement was made during Freight in the City Expo 2021, September... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Terms of Use - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Waste criminals most tempted by ‘misdescription’ “Misdescription” is the type of waste crime that “the waste industry feels most tempted to commit”, according to the Environment Agency. The Agency defines misdescription as the incorrect description given to waste in order to avoid legal requirements for the material. In the findings of the national waste crime survey for 2021, published this week, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Digital DRS trial sees 97% participation rate A kerbside deposit return scheme (DRS) pilot which took place in Conwy, North Wales, between June and July saw a 97% participation rate, results show. The joint initiative was run by technology supplier Polytag, the Welsh Government, Conwy county borough council, Ecosurety and Wrap Cymru. Residents in Colwyn Heights, Conwy, were asked to scan QR … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news At a Glance - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Privacy Statement - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news NVIDIA Blog: Recycleye’s AI-Driven Detection System Primed to Take a Bite Out of Global Waste NVIDIA has released an e-blog surrounding Recycleye Vision’s ability to differentiate between good-grade and non-food grade plastics by leveraged AI.... Recycleye news · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FROM ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2020/21 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Minister savages glass and aluminium sectors over DRS fears The aluminium can and glass sectors have been savaged by the new recycling minister, Jo Churchill, over claims that they will be unfairly hit by a deposit return scheme (DRS). At the Conservative Party conference, Mrs Churchill batted away views from trade associations British Glass and Alupro that a 20p charge on each can or … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Press Releases - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 6 Oct 2021 Industry news Investors - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Full Time Meals: Cheesy Bean Burritos - FareShare FareShare · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Home | Currys PLC - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Man dies after incident at Blackpool waste firm A man was pronounced dead at the scene after reportedly becoming trapped under a lorry at waste management company Woods Waste’s site in Blackpool yesterday (4 October). Lancashire Constabulary say they were called at around 12.20pm following a report of an industrial accident at Woods Waste in Peel Road. A spokesperson for Lancashire Constabulary told … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Kiverco represents the UK at World Expo, 2020 in Dubai FOR over 170 years, World Expos have shaped and driven change to inspire innovation, which has shaped the world that we live in today. Expo 2020 Dubai has been described as the ‘World’s Greatest Show of Human Brilliance and Achievement’, with the core theme ‘Connecting Minds. Creating the Future.’ through sustainability, mobility, and opportunity. The... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Re-Gen’s Doherty appointed to ACP Joseph Doherty, the managing director of Northern-Ireland based recycling company Re-Gen Waste, has been appointed to the UK’s Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP). ACP members represent various parts of the packaging chain, including businesses which have legal obligations under the producer responsibility obligations, as well as others in the management of packaging waste. This includes … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Scottish councils should ‘halt incineration plans’ Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Scottish Labour Party have slammed the Scottish Government’s review into energy from waste (EfW) for not including a ‘moratorium’ on applications for plants. The Scottish Government will invite evidence for the review in November and aim to examine it between December and March 2022. The review will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news Grundon pledge doubles fund raising support to protect Oxfordshire woodlands The post Grundon pledge doubles fund raising support to protect Oxfordshire woodlands appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news 7 #WasteNothing tips for babies! The post 7 #WasteNothing tips for babies! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 5 Oct 2021 Industry news WRAP’s income drops as waste spending rises Resources charity WRAP says it is in a “strong financial position” despite its accounts for 2020/21 showing its income fell by more than 60%. Figures published by the charity commission show that WRAP’s gross income fell from £40.84 million in 2019/20 to £15.76 million. This comes as its expenditure fell by nearly 10%, from £24.97 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2021