Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Dr Nirmala Menikpura named in Marquis Who’s Who for dedication to climate change
The recognition celebrates Nirmala’s proven abilities to develop global-level environmental tools and models to assess climate change and resource circularity.
Resource Futures · 21 Sept 2023
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Roisin O'Gorman - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 21 Sept 2023
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Simpler Recycling plan sparks confusion – reactions
Defra has revamped its plans for every council in England to collect a core set of materials, by announcing plans for a scheme called ‘Simpler Recycling’, “formerly known as Consistency in Recycling”. The announcement came from Defra yesterday evening (see letsrecycle.com story), soon after Rishi Sunak announced that he was “scrapping” proposals which would see every … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Sept 2023
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Statement from The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson on Simpler Recycling
Paul Sanderson said: “I welcome the idea communicated by Defra of ‘Simpler Recycling’ as part of the Prime Minister’s changes to environmental programmes as long as we don’t fundamentally change the consistency reforms. “Hopefully, this will translate to a genuinely easy-to-recycle system that the consistency of collection reforms promised and is essentially a rebrand to…
The Recycling Association · 21 Sept 2023
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Various Roles - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee
LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 21 Sept 2023
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A vote for the climate is a vote to fix everything that’s wrong with the UK – here’s why
Political leaders are planning their pledges ahead of the next election. Here's how electing those bold enough to take strong action on climate would solve many of the UK’s most urgent problems
Greenpeace UK · 21 Sept 2023
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Harry Machin - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 21 Sept 2023
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Corrugated and solid board packaging solutions - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Paper for Stationery & Education | Uncoated Fine Papers | Mondi - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Results, reports and presentations | Investors | Mondi - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Sustainability Reports and Publications | Mondi - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Containerboard | Corrugated Packaging | Mondi - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Our businesses - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Our leadership - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Regulatory news - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Legal notice - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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About Mondi | A Global Leader in Packaging and Paper | Mondi - Mondi Group
Mondi newsroom · 20 Sept 2023
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Defra outlines ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme after PM rules out ‘seven bins’
In the latest twist in a manic day of waste policy, Defra has this evening announced that the environment secretary Thérèse Coffey is to launch a scheme called ‘Simpler Recycling’, “formerly known as Consistency in Recycling”. The announcement was emailed out by Defra soon after the prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that he is scrapping … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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MPE Environment Commission meeting minutes, 13th September 2023
The post MPE Environment Commission meeting minutes, 13th September 2023 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Sept 2023
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Sunak confirms he has ‘scrapped’ plans for ‘seven bins’
The prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he has “scrapped” any plans to roll out “seven bins” to householders. The “seven bins” message was reported widely by the media to form part of Defra’s consistent recycling reforms, though this was never formally confirmed. The move was confirmed in a press conference held on Wednesday … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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CHEM Trust calls on President von der Leyen to support rapid publication of the REACH revision
Yesterday CHEM Trust sent a letter to the President of the EU Commission calling on her to support the rapid publication of the revision of the EU’s chemical safety law, REACH. This is the text of the letter we sent: The EU needs new chemical safety rules to promote innovation towards safer chemicals, protecting people […]
CHEM Trust · 20 Sept 2023
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New Single-use Plastics Restrictions in England
From 1st October 2023, there are additional restrictions coming into force which mean businesses must no longer supply, offer or sell certain single-use plastic items in England. Der Beitrag New Single-use Plastics Restrictions in England erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 20 Sept 2023
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News in brief (20/09/23)
With news on: Grundon in UK wide inhaler return scheme; Levenseat launches educational initiative in partnership with Scottish Borders council; Riverridge wins Safety Award; and, Reconomy launch food and drink service in the UK. Grundon in UK wide inhaler return scheme Grundon Waste management has launched a nationwide inhaler return and recycling scheme which aims … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe
Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.
Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Sept 2023
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Rishi Sunak is playing politics with the climate – Greenpeace comment
Greenpeace's response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s remarks about weakening green policies.
Greenpeace UK · 20 Sept 2023
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Keep Warwick Beautiful - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 20 Sept 2023
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Sector dismayed but ‘not surprised’ as consistency could be scrapped later
With the prime minister Rishi Sunak set to confirm later today that some of the key policies in the Resources and Waste Strategy will be cancelled or postponed, two of the leading sector associations have reacted in dismay. Last night, the BBC published parts of a leaked speech the PM was set to deliver, halting … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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Anaerobic digestion trade body reacts to stories about Net Zero goals review by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Anaerobic digestion trade body reacts to stories about Net Zero goals review by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has commented on news stories relating to the UK Government’s review of its Net Zero commitments. She said: “We are very concerned to hear about…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Sept 2023
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Veolia granted permission to replace Alton MRF with AD plant
Hampshire county council has granted Veolia planning permission to replace its Alton materials recovery facility (MRF) with an anaerobic digestion plant, once it reaches the end of its operational life. Veolia has plans for a new MRF in Eastleigh to process Hampshire recyclables, which means the Alton facility will become redundant. In a decision document … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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REA responds to Government’s plan to water down green policies
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Sept 2023
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Exposing the deceptive art of greenwashing
Holding businesses accountable for their carbon footprint is key when addressing climate change, however, greenwashing allows companies to mislead consumers and is becoming a major problem.
Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Sept 2023
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CMA begins phase 1 probe into Hanson’s acquisition of Mick George
The Competition and Markets Authority has today (20 September) formally launched a phase 1 merger inquiry into Hanson’s plans to acquire the Mick George Group. Building materials company Hanson UK announced the plans in December 2022, subject to competition authority approval (see letsrecycle.com story). While Veolia acquired Mick George Recycling Ltd in 2019, the rest … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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Corporate plastic purchasers failing to link sustainability targets to executive pay
Major purchasers and producers of plastics are failing to link executive pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, according to analysis which calls on the businesses to set better environmental targets and embed them.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Sept 2023
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Grundon aims to help NHS cut carbon emissions as it launches first UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme
The post Grundon aims to help NHS cut carbon emissions as it launches first UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 20 Sept 2023
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Corporate responsibility in mattress recycling: How you can make a difference
Corporate responsibility is defined as companies making a concerted effort to be conscious of their social, environmental and economical impact, while maintaining accountability for their actions. Every business has some form of waste which needs to be managed, but how a company deals with that can determine its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
The Furniture Recycling Group · 20 Sept 2023
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Tackling the global mattress waste crisis: Lessons from successful recycling programs
With our global population increasing, there’s been a sharp increase in the need for items such as mattresses, so much so that the global mattress market is set to grow by 5% per year from 2023 to 2028.
The Furniture Recycling Group · 20 Sept 2023
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Powerday buys seventh site with Economic Skips acquisition
Powerday has announced the acquisition of Bermondsey-based Economic Skips, as part of a move to further expand its London coverage. Economic Skips operates a 7,000 metered squared site in Bermondsey, where it its services include skip hire, roll-on/roll-off containers, wheelie bins and dustcarts. Powerday said the acquisition will allow it to “better service clients operating … Read More The po…
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023
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MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS welcomes call for more on-farm AD in Ireland
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS welcomes call for more on-farm AD in Ireland By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers HRS Heat Exchangers welcomes recent comments by Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher calling for more support for on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) to manage the organic slurries produced by livestock farming and…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Sept 2023
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Dr Christian Marston talks to Automotive World on the importance of recycling old EV batteries to CAM, giving full battery circularity.
Altilium is the only company in the UK innovating by recycling and upcycling Li-ion scrap to newly engineered and low carbon cathode active material (CAM), ready for immediate reuse in new EV batteries. Whist recycling batteries to “black mass” cathode waste and battery salts is a step in the right direction, recycling batteries into CAM [...]
Altilium news · 20 Sept 2023
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PM set to shelve ‘burdensome recycling plans’ this week, reports say
The prime minister is “likely” to shelve “burdensome recycling plans” later this week, according to national media reports, with consistent recycling plans set be halted. The BBC reported yesterday evening (19 September) that Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government’s key green commitments in a major policy shift, to be set out in … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2023