Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Industry first as post-consumer plastic unveiled for lighting diffusers A German chemical firm has unveiled a special plastic made from post-consumer and post-industrial waste which it says is suitable […] Recolight · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Arup and Regen Initiative reuse lights at Manchester office Arup has teamed up with luminaire remanufacturing business The Regen Initiative to reuse the lights in a refurbishment of its […] Recolight · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Waste exemption changes could close firms, Recycling Association says The Recycling Association has warned that the planned changes to waste exemptions that would see sites having to apply for a new permit could ‘severely harm’ recycling companies across the UK. The warning came in a letter last week (8 September) that the Recycling Association’s chief executive Paul Sanderson addressed to the environment minister Rebecca … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Veolia begins operations at ‘UK’s largest solar array’ at landfill site Veolia has announced the start of operations of the “UK’s largest” solar array on a restored landfill site at its Ockendon facility in Essex. The facility, according to Veolia, will provide 59MWp of renewable electricity capacity and is “capable of generating electricity equivalent to the demand of over 15,000 homes”. It has been developed in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news WasteAid Dixon Repair Programme launches in Johannesburg, South Africa The Dixon Foundation has supported WasteAid since 2021 and is now supporting the delivery of an e-waste repair programme in South Africa. The primary aim of the programme is to extend the life of small electronic items through maintenance and repair, by supporting community-based waste-entrepreneurs (‘wastepreneurs’) to repair appliances and equipment for re-use, through a […] WasteAid · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Former ESA chair joins OPRL as Jane Bevis stands down The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) has appointed Dr Stewart Davies, who also serves as a non-executive board member at the Environment Agency, as its new chair. Dr Davies will replace Jane Bevis, who announced earlier this year that she is stepping down from the role. Dr Davies is the non-executive director and chair of several … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Altilium Series A Funding with SQM Lithium Ventures September 12, 2023 – SQM Lithium Ventures is proud to announce its investment of US$2,574,500 in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero. The investment is part of Altilium’s Series A funding round. Altilium is the second company to join the portfolio of SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate [...] Altilium news · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news myMondi Corrugated Solutions - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Defra was ‘not set up properly’ to deliver waste reforms, minister says Defra was not “set up properly” to deliver proposals set out in the Resources and Waste Strategy 2018, but has now implemented procedures to ensure policies are delivered to revised timelines. The remarks were made by the the department’s permanent secretary, Tamara Finkelstein, when Defra ministers were quizzed by the Public Accounts Committee yesterday (11 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news More than half of oil accidentally spilled in UK waters reached marine protected areas, analysis finds The post More than half of oil accidentally spilled in UK waters reached marine protected areas, analysis finds appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Donate - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 12 Sept 2023 Industry news Discover the innovative world of metal recycling with BlakerTech In the ever-evolving landscape of waste management, BlakerTech is prominent in transforming metal recycling practices. Our innovative solutions reduce waste and enhance profitability for our clients. The significance of retrieving substantial volumes of non-ferrous metals from dry recyclables cannot be overstated. Beyond monetary gains, this approach alleviates the burden of escalating waste di… Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s easy-dose digester additive delivers 400% ROI for Essex AD plant MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy’s easy-dose digester additive delivers 400% ROI for Essex AD plant A new approach to digester additives from biogas experts FM BioEnergy has boosted gas output at an Essex anaerobic digestion plant, delivering a 400% return on investment for operators BioWatt. The 1MW Katharos Organic AD facility initially took part… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Suez shares details of Notting Hill Carnival clean up Suez has shared details of the clean up operation after Notting Hill Carnival, with around 300 tonnes of waste left after the event which takes place over the August bank holiday. The company, which cleans up after the event as part of its long-standing agreement with Kensington Chelsea, has shared a behind the scenes video … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Emmaus to benefit from Coronation Chairs auction Emmaus is honoured to be one of four charities chosen to benefit from the historic auction of six pairs of Coronation Chairs. The Chairs will be auctioned by world-renowned auction... Emmaus UK · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Packaging Data Reporting – Regulatory Deadline Extension The deadline for Large Producers to report the new EPR packaging data for H1 2023 and H2 2023 has been extended to 31st May 2024. Der Beitrag Packaging Data Reporting – Regulatory Deadline Extension erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news UK lawmakers should extend Online Safety Bill protections to endangered wildlife - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news OPRL New Chair Announcement The post OPRL New Chair Announcement appeared first on OPRL . OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Clarification on Household and Non-Household Waste With the introduction of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) the UK Government are legislating that UK producers that place packaging waste into the UK waste stream, should not only be responsible for funding the recycling of that packaging, but also its collection and sorting. Der Beitrag Clarification on Household and Non-Household Waste erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Italian mountain forests face irreversible climate change transformation As the current climate crisis continues to grow, Italian mountain forests and their fragile ecosystems could undergo unrecognisable transformations. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Reconomy launches vape takeback scheme Waste management provider Reconomy has unveiled a vape recycling initiative which it is offering its customers, in a bid to tackle the growing environmental and safety concerns associated with disposable vapes. Customers who sign up for the initiative will receive dedicated storage containers specifically designed to collect used disposable vapes. These containers will then be … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news OPINION: A bright future for landfills FCC Environment’s Steve Longdon examines the benefits of building solar parks on ex-landfill sites. OPINION: Over the past year and a half, addressing the energy trilemma has become central to the Government’s thinking on energy policy; the need to balance decarbonisation, with a secure supply at an affordable price. To help address this, Rishi Sunak … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Signify unveils pendant made from water coolers Signify has unveiled a pendant made from the recycled plastic of water coolers. The material is processed at the company’s […] Recolight · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Sites with waste exemptions should continue without need for permit, says The Recycling Association The Recycling Association has written to Environment Minister Rebecca Pow (pictured above) asking her to reconsider whether low-risk facilities that currently operate under a waste exemption should need to apply for a new permit. In the letter, The Recycling Association has asked that existing facilities that operate under a waste exemption are able to exercise… The Recycling Association · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Smurfit Kappa secures £1.6m North Lanarkshire paper deal Smurfit Kappa has secured a two-year contract with North Lanarkshire council for the treatment of 10,000 tonnes per year of paper. The paper will be sourced from both the council’s weekly kerbside collections and its network of household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). The deal will run up to 30 September 2025, with the option … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Remember a Charity Week 2023 From 11 – 17 September, Emmaus is encouraging it’s supporters to find out more about donating by leaving a gift in their will. After taking care of family and loved... Emmaus UK · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news Valencia Waste Management fined £3m over fatalities in 2019 and 2020 Valencia Waste Management has been fined £3 million by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following two fatalities in 2019 and 2020, when the company was operating as Viridor Waste Management. Michael Atkin, who was 63 at the time, and Mark Wheatley, who was 31, died following incidents in 2019 and 2020 respectively at the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2023 Industry news No smoke without fire and lower smoke toxicity without chemicals? Strong research evidence shows that use of chemical flame retardants in furniture and furnishings exacerbates fire smoke toxicity. Fidra · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news OPINION: Cutting through scope 3 complexities In this opinion piece, Dr Stephen, chief strategic development officer at Advetec, discusses how waste handlers can help businesses get ahead with scope 3 emissions reporting OPINION: Summer 2023 – a season of weather extremes – has ended with a deadly hurricane in the Southern US, causing President Joe Biden to observe that the impact … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news REA response to latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction results REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Antarctic ice sheets on path to climate tipping point Antarctic ice sheets hold enough water to raise global sea levels by several meters, however, their current condition is making researchers increasingly worried. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news UK Government Consults on Transitioning the Renewables Obligation to Fixed Price Certificates On 31st July, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a call for evidence to gather evidence and views on the case for introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes. The UK government is proposing to transition the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme from a system of tradable certificates (ROCs)… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news ‘Five million’ vapes now thrown away weekly, Material Focus says The number of disposable single-use vapes thrown away has soared from 1.3 million to nearly five million per week, the equivalent to eight per second, according to new research from Material Focus. And, the potential yearly cost of collecting and recycling these vapes according to Material Focus research now stands at £200 million. Material Focus … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news EU boosts recycling ambitions for critical raw materials The EU will aim to recycle at least 45% of each “Strategic Raw Material” contained in the Union’s waste under plans voted on by the European Parliament’s industry committee. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news EU Batteries Regulation Published The Batteries Regulation adopts new rules for the design, manufacture, and recycling of all types of batteries circulating in the EU. Der Beitrag EU Batteries Regulation Published erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Finnish waste tech firm set for UK launch at RWM Expo Finnish waste technology company Periskop is to officially launch in the UK next week at the RWM Expo, taking place on 13-14 September at the NEC, Birmingham. Founded in 2016, Periskop is behind the ‘Periskop Monitoring System’ which allows operators to monitor the temperature of biowaste and compost windrows remotely and at any time. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Peterborough partners with Renault Trucks to roll out first electric RCV Peterborough city council has introduced the first electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to its 150-strong fleet, after acquiring two 26-tonne vehicles by Renault Trucks. Supplied by RH Commercial Vehicles, the two new vehicles will initially work on garden waste collections and will be trialled on other waste streams in the coming months. Residual waste collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2023 Industry news Minute Maid® - All Varieties & Products - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023 Industry news Discover Coca-Cola® Brands: Sodas, Waters, Juices, and More - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Sept 2023