Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Recycling turbines is not a ‘major headache’ for the industry, whatever anti-renewables campaigners say - EMR Group Limited EMR Metal Recycling news · 18 Sept 2023 Industry news Clean Street Exmouth - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 Sept 2023 Industry news Empowering Communities To Find Long-Term Solutions To The Waste Crisis Taking a smart approach to Africa’s waste management is fast gaining momentum in The Gambia, as well as other parts of the continent. One charity working hard to deliver long-term solutions to the growing waste and plastic crisis is UK-based WasteAid. The organisation, which supports some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe, has […] WasteAid · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion piece) – Can the UK meet its AD potential? MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion piece) – Can the UK meet its AD potential? By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers The UK has almost 730 operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, with a capacity of more than 2,800 MW of biogas for use as renewable heat, electricity or biomethane (green gas) (1).… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: IP policies to support innovation combatting climate change REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Welcome to the Team! Meet our new Share and Repair Coordinator Maternity Cover The Circular Communities Scotland team is delighted to welcome Jane Dixon as maternity cover for our Share and Repair Coordinator position. Jane has over 25 years experience of working in key roles within small business, arts and third sector organisations and has direct knowledge of the circular third sector in Scotland. Jane will be the [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Ward Expands Trade Waste Services with Commercial Compaction Launch Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management firm, WARD, has launched new trade waste and compaction services, further expanding its commercial... Ward Recycling · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Tower Hamlets enforcement teams ‘reallocated’ during waste strikes Enforcement officers in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will be “reallocated” to ensure essential services are covered, after a two-week strike period for street cleaners and waste service workers has been announced. The council announced yesterday (14 September) that its frontline waste service workers and street cleansers will be going on strike from 18 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news RWM 2023: Recyclers report ‘challenging’ markets Reprocessors from across the board have reported that demand for recycled content is falling as consumers tighten their belts and manufacturers seek to save costs. At the second day of the RWM Expo in the Materials Village, the panel above all said that market conditions are “challenging”, with a fall in demand hitting margins as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Cycle repair project puts Levenseat funding to use fixing kid’s bikes for free A Midlothian Council cycle repair initiative has been putting funding from Levenseat to good use by fixing local children’s bikes for free. Levenseat are the council’s bulky waste recycling partner and has pledged financial support for local organisations involved in reuse/recycling initiatives and sustainable/environmental activities. Projects have included, cycle repair initiatives, and mend … Levenseat · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news RWM 2023: Senior waste chiefs call for ‘simplicity’ in emissions scheme The Leaders in Resource Management Panel at the RWM Expo heard senior executives at the biggest waste management companies urge the government not to “overcomplicate” the rollout of the emissions trading scheme (ETS). The ETS emerged as one of the key talking points across various talks throughout the show. This comes on the back of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news Trade Snapshot: H1 2023 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 15 Sept 2023 Industry news We won a Global Ocean Treaty – now it’s time to make it count. This major victory unlocked a whole world of ocean protection potential. It's up to us to make it a reality. Greenpeace UK · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news ESF launches ‘Wombles Collection’ bin range at RWM Expo Northern-Ireland based bin manufacturing company Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) has launched a new product range called ‘the Wombles Collection’ at the RWM Expo. On the first day of the event on 13 September, the company launched the solar powered bins which feature an automatic compactor that aims to reduce street litter collections by 90% as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news ‘Prolific waste criminal’ returned to prison to serve three-year term The Environment Agency has said “prolific waste criminal” John Leslie Allison, 77, has been “sent back to prison” for 3 years and 5 months after failing to pay back the £386,000 he was ordered to earlier this year. Mr Allison had previously been given a jail term of 3 years immediate imprisonment on 23 July … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news Shocking extent of threats to ocean health revealed in new Greenpeace report Threats to the world's oceans are multiplying, according to a new report, which shows a steep rise in fishing on the high seas. Ratifying the Global Oceans Treaty has never been more urgent. Greenpeace UK · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news Biogas conference to take a “Deep Dive into Scotland’s Net Zero Ambition” Biogas conference to take a “Deep Dive into Scotland’s Net Zero Ambition” Emma Harper MSP, Maurice Golden MSP, Sarah Boyack MSP and Chris Huhne to headline timely event for the Scottish biogas industry. The ADBA Scottish Conference 2023 hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday 19th… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news ESA’s ETS strategy warns against market distortion over RDF exports The government should ban the export of refuse derived fuel (RDF) before extending the emission trading scheme to cover energy recovery from 2028, according to the Environmental Services Association (ESA). This, according to the association, is required to ensure the export of waste is not encouraged. The call was made in a report entitled ‘a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news Policy delay hitting MRF investment, RWM Leaders Panel hears Government delays to waste policy is hitting investment in materials recycling facilities, the RWM’s Leaders in Resource Management Panel heard yesterday (13 September). During the panel discussion on Day 1 of the show, senior figures at some of the UK’s largest waste management companies discussed the impact of the repeated policy delays. Neil Grundon, chairman … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2023 Industry news Love North Chingford - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis Seven tonnes of plastic waste has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa which aimed to change behaviours through art, song, comedy skits, as well as practical measures. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics team and the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs […] The p… WasteAid · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Litter picking groups - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news County Durham Recycles Plastics Success The post County Durham Recycles Plastics Success appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news SEPA backs council move to limit upholstered seating The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has welcomed the move by Highland council earlier this month to stop collecting upholstered furniture at nine of its household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). Highland council announced that some of its HWRCs will no longer collect soft furnishings such as sofas and beanbags if they do not have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Starting a litter picking group - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Back British Farming: City Harvest to be first NFU farm gate partner The NFU has announced a significant partnership with City Harvest, designating them as their farm gate waste partners. The guiding principle behind this partnership is deceptively simple: "If you would eat it, we will collect it." City Harvest's CEO, Sarah Calcutt, herself a farmer and NFU member, has pledged that no good food will go to waste in a bid to Back British Farming and feed people in… City Harvest London · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Environment Agency reduces waste red tape for Wholesalers and Contractors The Environment Agency (EA) this week announced that it would no longer enforce certain documentation when customers drop off […] Recolight · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news UKRI launches £1.5m refillable packaging competition The UK Research and Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) has launched a £1.5 million challenge for liquid food and beverages in refillable packaging. By hosting this competition, the body aims to drive up the adoption of reusable and refillable packaging by retailers and consumers. The government-funded £60 million SSPP challenge has funded over … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Apple touts its first carbon-neutral products The new Apple Watch lineup launched by the eponymous tech giant at its annual event is being marketed as carbon-neutral, due to a 75% reduction in lifecycle emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Ecoveritas issues warning to businesses following EPR delays Following the Environment Agency’s announcement that it is delaying the enforcement of its EPR data submission deadline, Ecoveritas, a packaging data company, has warned businesses “not to be caught off guard”. According to the new edict, providing companies submit all required data for 2023 by 31 May 2024, they will not be prosecuted for missing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Finalists Announced in NBF Member Company Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 2023 Bed Industry Awards finalists in the Bed Manufacturer of the Year, Component Supplier of the Year and NBF Sales Agent/Rep of the Year categories. Seven member companies and three sales representatives have been shortlisted and will compete for the top accolade in their category. Now in […] National Bed Federation · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Redcar EfW at ‘final phases’ of development The two companies behind an energy from waste plant in Redcar with a capacity of between 350,000 and 450,000 tonnes of residual waste per year have said the plant is now in its “final phase” of development. Low Carbon and PMAC Energy said this week that its application for an environmental permit application has been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news All you need to know ahead of the RWM Expo 2023 With the RWM Expo 2023 opening today (Wednesday, 13 September) we break down some of the key things you need to know ahead of the eagerly-anticipated show. For the first time, the RWM Expo is forming part of the the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), which will bring four established events in the environmental … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news MEPs back air quality law: EU people ‘one step closer’ to breathing healthy air - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news OxClean - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news enfinium publishes new report calling for end to new energy from waste facilities without carbon capture Firm also calls for end to combustible waste to landfill and waste exports by 2028 LONDON, United Kingdom (September 13, 2023) – enfinium, a leading UK energy from waste operator, today publishes a manifesto for the sector highlighting the need to reduce waste, process the waste we have more effectively, and roll out Carbon Capture […] enfinium · 13 Sept 2023 Industry news Supporting a Nature Positive Future: Toolkit Supporting a Nature Positive Future: a process for ESA Members Dowload all 3 parts of the Nature Positive Toolkit in a single click HERE If you wish to download the files serparately […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news ADBA Northern Ireland Conference 2023 | Presentations and Photos There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. 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