Recycling news: 2023

Industry news WRA shortlisted for Trade Association Awards 2024 The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Awards 2024, the UK’s leading awards recognising the work of trade associations. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Urbaser announces resolution of Eden industrial action Urbaser has announced that industrial action by refuse refuse crews in Eden, Cumbria, has been brought to an end following “successful negotiations” with the GMB Union. Collection crews in the area, working as part of Urbaser’s contract with West Morland & Furness council, went on strike in October and November as part of an ongoing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news CU Phosco luminaires hit a TM66 score of 2.9 CU Phosco has announced that its P86x street lighting range has achieved a TM66 score of 2.9, one of the […] Recolight · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Our Marketing Code Standards - Diageo Diageo news and media · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Uplift and Greenpeace take government to court to stop Rosebank oil field Consent “incompatible” with UK climate plans and ignores emissions from burning Rosebank’s oil Greenpeace UK · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Promote positive drinking - Diageo Diageo news and media · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Accepted Materials - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 18 Dec 2023 Industry news Accessibility - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 17 Dec 2023 Industry news Scientist in the Spotlight – Ayaka Kamada, Materials Scientist at Xampla Xampla is committed to making the world a better place by bringing together the world’s best scientific and industry knowledge to create Morro™ materials. In this Scientist in the Spotlight we chat to Ayaka Kamada, Research Scientist at Xampla. Xampla news · 17 Dec 2023 Industry news S34 - Workshop Safety - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 17 Dec 2023 Industry news Guide | EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation Download our PPWR guide to understand how the proposed regulation impacts you and how to manage your response. Anthesis Group · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Bolton Wanderers match supports Emmaus A December League One home fixture will highlight the national work of Emmaus UK and the Emmaus community in Bolton. Bolton Wanderers fans will have the chance to learn more... Emmaus UK · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Community theatre waste project takes centre stage A local charity theatre is celebrating a funding boost which they say will help cut waste and increase reuse and recycling. Valley Community Theatre in Netherley, Liverpool, has been awarded £7977 to help deliver ‘Valley Vegheads’, a food growing and cookery skills project which it hopes will reduce food waste, increase composting and encourage food - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Polytag achieves 50% growth fuelled by strategic partnerships Polytag, the award-winning recycling tech company, has announced a 50% growth fueled by strategic partnerships with leading UK retailers and drinks brands. To support its ambitious plans, Polytag has strengthened its team with two key appointments: Virlina Choquette as Head of Client Experience and Delivery, and Phil Bisby as Lead Developer Engineer. These new additions will enhance Polytag's i… Polytag news · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Progress Against Recycling Targets: November 2023 PRN Data Released The post Progress Against Recycling Targets: November 2023 PRN Data Released appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Environmental Education: A Tool For Empowering Citizenship We can only act on the problem when we understand its seriousness and have the tools to deal with it. And education offers us both. Anthesis Group · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Government outlines plastic packaging tax evaluation plan HMRC has published a plan setting out how it will evaluate the plastics packaging tax, which will seek to “address evidence gaps and provide a better understanding of the effect on businesses who are liable”. The government announced plans to evaluate the tax in April, as part of its efforts to provide transparency and accountability of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news A world without COP would be a whole lot worse This post is by Sarah Mukherjee, CEO of IEMA. “It’s a bloody weird COP”. That was the considered view of a veteran journalist as we waited in the inevitable queue for lunch. Certainly, Dubai seems an unlikely place to hold a global sustainability event; where […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news LARAC Wales Conference - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Viridor posts £29m loss for polymers division Viridor has this week posted a loss of £29.3 million in the 2022/23 financial year for its plastics recycling division, Viridor Polymers. This follows a £13m loss the previous year (see letsrecycle.com story). The loss for 2022/23 was “primarily” put down to the fact that its Avonmouth facility, which it opened in March 2022, “has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Giving back this festive season with Wates Group The team at Community Wood recycling network members Leeds Wood Recycling were delighted to welcome a group from Wates to their wood store for a festive workshop. The Wates staff worked with hand tools to create a variety of Christmas gifts for Leeds Women's Aid, a local charity that supports women and children who have [...] Community Wood Recycling · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Biffa & Zellar are Helping Customers Save on Energy Bills - Biffa Biffa · 15 Dec 2023 Industry news Webinar: Waste Reduction for a Greener Future We are proud to showcase our webinar, “Waste Reduction for a Greener Future” hosted by our sustainability experts Phoebe Purcell and Emmanuel Skoulides, and special guest speaker Jose Baladron, Head of Partnerships at TRAID. This webinar will delve into why we produce so much waste and how we can reduce it, alongside some insights from the textile industry and seasonal trends. Bywaters · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Emmaus welcomes Her Majesty The Queen On Thursday 14 December, Her Majesty The Queen visited Emmaus Bristol to celebrate its 25th anniversary and meet with companions, staff and volunteers. The Queen, who became Patron of Emmaus... Emmaus UK · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Social Impacts in the Informal Economy More than 60 per cent of the world’s employed population, that is two billion women, men, and youth, earn their livelihoods in the informal economy. The informal or grey economy refers to all economic activities undertaken by workers that are – in law or practice – not or insufficiently covered by formal arrangements. It is... Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Net Zero Guide Organisations around the globe are setting targets to radically reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This Net Zero Guide helps you to achive your targets. Of course we can support you with our digital tools and our expert will drive sustainable performance. Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news A Guide to Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) A practical LCA Guide that explains life cycle assessment, its methodology, key phases, and how it supports sustainability and strategic decision-making. Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Decarbonising Heat: Navigating the Path to Net Zero Heat is the world’s largest energy end use with almost half of global final energy consumption linked to its supply. The decarbonisation of heat is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential in tackling climate change. Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Roadmap | Decarbonising Methodologies for Private Equity This guidance seeks to help GPs determine which decarbonisation methodology may be best suited to their circumstances by highlighting the similarities and differences between the Private Markets Decarbonisation Roadmap (PMDR) and the Net Zero Investment Framework’s (NZIF) Component for Private Equity. Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Lord Callanan reaffirms the Government’s commitment to the AD industry at ADBA National Conference ADBA held its annual National Conference on 6th December in Westminster. This year’s conference brought together key players across the anaerobic digestion and bioresources industry and featured a ministerial keynote address from Lord Callanan, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). In his speech, Lord Callanan… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Greggs reaches landmark milestone of 500 franchise shops across the estate - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news New partner for UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative CleanPak, the market leader in aerosol recycling, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, the programme was founded to raise awareness of and increase aerosol recycling in the UK. Part of Hull-based environmental services specialist Clean Eco Group, CleanPak uses state-of-the-art technology to dispose of both full […… Alupro · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news The Autumn Statement: A missed opportunity but change is coming in Wales The post The Autumn Statement: A missed opportunity but change is coming in Wales appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news What happened at COP28 and where does it leave the world’s climate? Here’s your essential guide to what happened at COP28 in Dubai – and what it means for the world’s climate and people. Greenpeace UK · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Sustainable Food Trust Launches Two-year Agri-food Partnership with Anthesis, Backed by NatWest The Global Farm Metric, a common framework to measure the state of farming systems globally, is being used to develop a digital data collection and assessment platform that will play a crucial role in measuring and sharing the sustainability of farming and food production. Through a partnership between the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) and NatWest... Anthesis Group · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news ‘Culture of delay’ sees FCC relaunch waste report FCC Environment has updated and relaunched its ‘Mapping the Politics of Waste’ report, which “analyses the the perceived culture of delay around the Resources and Waste Strategy”. The report was first launched in 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story), where the waste management company warned that the three years building up to the next general election in 2024 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (14/12/23) With news on: West Sussex expands HWRC booking system; Cheshire East to roll out chargeable garden waste; Gap Group strikes deal with equipment trade association; and, Merseyside community theatre waste project takes centre stage. West Sussex expands HWRC booking system West Sussex county council has announced that it will be expanding the booking system in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Highland council awards £930,000 POPs contract to Levenseat Highland council has awarded a contract worth £930,000 to Levenseat Ltd for the treatment of waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The contract notice published on Monday (11 December) explained that the contract, which had no length or tonnage specified, was awarded without publication of a call for competition due to “extreme … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Closes the Loop-Company meets EU recycled content target 3 years early- - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 14 Dec 2023 Industry news David Palmer-Jones receives OBE from King Charles David Palmer-Jones has formally received an OBE for services to recycling from King Charles, in a ceremony at Windsor Castle yesterday (12 December). Mr Palmer-Jones worked for Suez for 33 years before standing down last year when he was group senior vice president for Northern Europe. He also served as chair of the Environmental Services … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023