Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Nationwide energy-saving home insulation scheme could inject almost £7bn into economy and slash bills As soaring energy bills continue to fuel the cost-of-living crisis and the UK heads towards a recession, the government’s response has entirely neglected some of the most economically efficient solutions. This report is a complete economic analysis which highlights how a government backed programme to insulate homes and install heat pumps could inject £6.8 billion […] Greenpeace UK · 20 Sept 2022 Industry news Wales bans single-use plastics The post Wales bans single-use plastics appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 20 Sept 2022 Industry news Recycling and energy security ‘not mutually exclusive’ The sector does not need to choose between high recycling rates and energy security, a panel of leaders in resource management said at the RWM and Letsrecycle Live trade shows at the NEC, Birmingham, on 14 September. Chaired by Dr Anna Willets, president of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, the panel discussed the energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2022 Industry news Levenseat invests for the future bringing AI-powered Robotics innovation to Scotland Levenseat, pioneers in the field of waste management, announced today their decision to invest in automated robotic waste sorting technology at their fully integrated site in Lanark. The Levenseat Management team expect this investment to further support output quality, ultimately increasing recycling rates in Scotland. Established over 35 years ago, Levenseat provides valuable waste services [… Levenseat · 20 Sept 2022 Industry news Remembering the Queen’s commitment to our planet In memory of The Queen’s 96 years on earth, we remember her commitment to our planet and the impact she has had. Bywaters · 19 Sept 2022 Industry news Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Sept 2022 Industry news The future of Greenpeace’s ships Greenpeace is making plans for a new, green ship that’ll boost our campaigns and cut our fossil fuel use. Here’s what you need to know. Greenpeace UK · 17 Sept 2022 Industry news Explore Isle of Wight Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Councils move collections due to funeral of the Queen Many councils across the UK have announced changes to their kerbside collections, with a large number also to close household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in light of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on 19 September. With the government announcing a national bank holiday for the day of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday, local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news You’re not imagining it – there really were a lot of climate disasters this summer Sometimes climate change seems far away, then we’re hit with heatwaves, droughts, floods and fires. 2022’s summer of disasters broke records worldwide. Greenpeace UK · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news SUEZ owners deciding over whether to bid for Suez UK A decision on who will be the next owner of Suez recycling and recovery UK is expected in the second half of September. Currently, Suez UK is owned by Veolia but operates as a standalone business. The Competition and Markets Authority has ruled out any involvement by Veolia in Suez UK’s operations and has ordered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news CHEM Trust’s fringe event on chemical pollution at the Autumn Labour Party Conference CHEM Trust will be hosting a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference. ‘The chemical pollution crisis: is the UK’s post-Brexit regulation of chemicals fit for purpose?’ This will be held in partnership with SERA, (Labour’s Environment Campaign), Breast Cancer UK and Wildlife and Countryside Link. The event will be an opportunity to highlight the problem […] CHEM Trust · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news ISO publishes standard on gas analysis ISO published the international standard “ISO/TS 2610:2022 : Analysis of natural gas. Biomethane. Determination of amines content” . It was developed in response to biomethane specifications, such as EN 16723, to specify a method to detect amines content and concentration in biomethane. In the process of biogas upgrading into biomethane, alkanolamines are used for removing… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Wales’ support for reuse highlighted at RWM Dr Andy Rees OBE, head of waste strategy at the Welsh government, has outlined the steps Wales is taking towards achieving a circular economy, including greater support for reuse and repair hubs. The Welsh government’s goal is to support 80 reuse and repair hubs in town centres, Dr Rees said during a session at RWM … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news First of its Kind Hybrid Vehicle reduces CO2 Emissions by 98% National food waste recycling business, will be unveiling a first-of-its-kind hybrid vehicle at RWM & Letsrecycle Live this September in Birmingham. This innovative vehicle replaces fossil diesel fuel with a novel blend of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and hydrogen gas, resulting in a 98.6% reduction in CO2 emissions*. Keenan Recycling will use the vehicle to collect food […] Keenan Recycling · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Concerns grow over Standard Rules shakeup The recycling and waste management sector has been given additional time by the Environment Agency to submit its response to the consultation on proposed amendments to Standard Rules for waste operations. The extension comes as many in the sector have some concerns about the implications of the new standard rules system which could require implementation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Steve Ager - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news Altilium Metals Receives Funding To Improve Climate Friendliness and Commercial Value of its Process to Recycle End-of-Life Lithium-ion Batteries We are pleased to announce we will receive funding from Innovate UK, the United Kingdom's innovation agency for an 18-month program driving forward the efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of our proprietary recycling process, focused on: Utilising novel ultrasonic leaching methods to accelerate leaching, while reducing operational costs Pioneering environmental-friendliness, using natu… Altilium news · 16 Sept 2022 Industry news UK chemical management: what’s happening and why it matters. Although not always obvious, how we use and manage chemicals has a major role to play in our planet’s future. Here’s why. Fidra · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Andusia strikes RDF deal with Norfolk skip firm Andusia and Norfolk-based skip hire company PSH Environmental have partnered to send 14,000 tonnes of RDF to energy recovery plants in the Netherlands. PSH Environmental offers skip hire collections across Norwich, and processes non-recyclable waste into RDF. Under the two-year deal with Andusia, the RDF will now be sent to plants in the Netherlands, a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Ofgem updates on the GGSS and NDRHI Here at ADBA, strong relationships with government and regulators are crucial to supporting members and ensuring their interests are represented. This includes a quarterly meeting with Ofgem and last week ADBA met with the Regulator to discuss industry matters. During the meeting, Ofgem provided some important on the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) and the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news 30% higher carbon emissions produced by deforestation than climate change The Atlantic Rainforest’s carbon storage capacity has been affected by deforestation due to human activity – with carbon emissions worse than those produced by climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news IKEA Kitchen Planner - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Case formers - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news End-of-line packaging machines - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news JSW Steel and SMS Group sign MOU to produce green steel - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news ADBA calls on government to ‘recognise value’ of AD The chair of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has urged the new government to recognise the value of AD and biogas in helping solve the energy and climate crises. Chris Huhne made the plea in a letter last week to the Prime Minister and key members of the cabinet, highlighting how AD could … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Compliance fee would help ‘take heat’ out of PRN market A compliance fee for packaging will help to “take the heat” out of the PRN markets when “world events” increase prices, the chief executive of Valpak has said. Speaking at the opening session of the packaging theatre at RWM & Letsrecycle Live yesterday (14 September), Steve Gough was giving an overview of the challenges the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2022 Industry news Thermal Shock Resistance Of Returnable Glass Containers - British Glass British Glass news · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Local charity completes allotment project with Ward’s support With Ward’s help, Umbrella, a local charity supporting disabled children and young adults in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire, has realised its ambitious plans to create a beautiful outdoor space for people to enjoy. Ward Recycling · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Guest Blog: Recycling solar panels – Completing the sustainability cycle of photovoltaic power generation REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Mura Technology and Dow plan to locate Europe’s largest advanced recycling facility at Dow’s site in Böhlen, Germany The post Mura Technology and Dow plan to locate Europe’s largest advanced recycling facility at Dow’s site in Böhlen, Germany appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Food service giant Compass Group issues more than £680m of sustainable bonds The world’s largest food services company has successfully issued its first two sustainability-linked bonds, collectively raising more than £680m to support social and environmental actions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Lidl-owner Schwarz to buy paper mill in Germany The parent company of the Lidl retail chain, Germany’s Schwarz Group, is set to buy a paper mill in Germany from Stora Enso for 210 million euros. The plant, Maxau mill in Karlsruhe produces 530,000 tonnes of supercalendered paper and 270,000 tonnes of deinked pulp a year. With the Schwarz Group seeking to reduce its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 open their doors Thousands of visitors have descended on the NEC near Birmingham as the RWM and Letsrecycle Live 2022 trade shows open their doors. Taking place today (14 September) and tomorrow, the combined, free-to-attend show is one of the largest exhibitions and conferences event in the waste and recycling sector. The shows offer visitors the opportunity to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Council defends fining residents for ‘storing waste on street’ West Northamptonshire council has defended its decision to fine two residents a combined total of more than £2,500 for “storing waste on the street”. On 31 August, the council announced it had secured convictions against Northampton residents Terna Nina and Audrius Jankauskas for putting their waste out before their designated collection days. The council says … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Britaniacrest Recycling acquired by Qair Group French independent renewable energy producer Qair has acquired the Surrey-based waste management company Britaniacrest Recycling Ltd. The acquisition of Britaniacrest was completed yesterday (13 September) by Qair and marks a move into energy from waste for Qair in the UK. Qair operates across Europe and in other parts of the world and says that this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2022 Industry news Marking the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Fidra office will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 as a mark of respect and the Great Global Nurdle Hunt launch postponed until 20th September 2022. Fidra · 13 Sept 2022 Industry news Changes to events during our upcoming Marine Clean Cymru campaign The post Changes to events during our upcoming Marine Clean Cymru campaign appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 13 Sept 2022 Industry news RWM and Letsrecycle Live take shape at the NEC The NEC Birmingham is full of activity today (13 September) as one of the largest exhibition and conference events ever for the waste and recycling sector takes shape. Opening tomorrow and running for two days (14-15 September), the RWM and Letsrecycle Live combined event is set to offer a mix of innovation, technology and product … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2022