Recycling news: 2023

Industry news CPL Aromas makes £50,000 donation to support Emmaus’s work Emmaus is pleased to announce a donation of £50,000 from international fragrance company, CPL Aromas. The generous donation will be split between Emmaus UK and Emmaus Hertfordshire to fund vital... Emmaus UK · 5 Sept 2023 Industry news News in brief (05/09/23) With news on: Labour names shadow environment secretary; Cardiff’s waste services hit by Unite industrial action; Brent face opposition to twin-stream; Tesco becomes latest supermarket to switch to clear lids for milk bottles. Labour names shadow environment secretary The Labour MP for Croydon North, Steve Reed, has been appointed as shadow environment secretary. He will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2023 Industry news Local Councils’ recycling statistics released for Northern Ireland The latest waste collections’ statistics of Northern Ireland councils have been published and Joseph Doherty, Managing Director at Re-Gen Waste, has been assessing what they mean The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs publish landfill, recycling and energy recovery figures every quarter and the January-March 2023 report makes interesting reading. The good news is... The po… Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Sept 2023 Industry news News - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news UN Plastics Treaty draft unveiled, with global bans on problematic plastics in sight The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the first draft of a new global treaty intended to super-charge efforts to eliminate plastic pollution through to 2040. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Chris Baber’s Strawberry & Raspberry Crumble Recipe Make the most of summer berries with this delicious crumble recipe, shared by City Harvest Food Council member and chef, Chris Baber. City Harvest London · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news UrbanVolt in £19m expansion of low energy lighting and solar UrbanVolt, the Lighting-as-a-Service market leader, has announced a £19 million investment from leading European specialist growth investor, Verdane. This significant […] Recolight · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Experts prepare next version of TM66 A team of experts is working on the next version of the lighting circularity metric TM66 and hopes to have […] Recolight · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Experts publish guide on light pollution A guidance document developed by Dark Source Lighting Design Studio and Friends of the Lake District to provide technical lighting […] Recolight · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news WHAT IS THE TRUE COST OF WASTE MANAGEMENT? The post WHAT IS THE TRUE COST OF WASTE MANAGEMENT? appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Tesco trials take-back and recycling for plastic toys Tesco has partnered with toy and games giant Hasbro and recycling specialist Wastebuster to launch its first in-store recycling scheme for plastic toys. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Community Wood Recycling shortlisted for national award We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising us as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful businesses. These awards recognise sector-leading excellence and innovation across a diverse range of criteria, and this year attracted more than 400 entries, so competition [...] Community Wood Recycling · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news ESS Event app launched to tailor RWM visiting experience The organisers of the RWM, which will form part of the Environmental Services Solutions (ESS) Expo, have launched an event app with the aim of allowing attendees to tailor their experience to the show. The app, among other things, will allow you to customise your agenda by selecting sessions, presentations, and activities you’d like to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Find your Technology team - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Scottish council to ban sofas as POPs guidance looms Highland council will stop collecting upholstered furniture at nine of its household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) when the Scottish government publishes its statutory guidance on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in soft furnishings. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) is expected to publish the guidance later this month. However, councils in Scotland were advised in …… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Four ways to reduce plastic packaging Jim Doucette, EY-Parthenon Global Consumer Products and Retail Leader, and Kim Paykel, UK Consumer Products & Retail Sustainability Leader at EY, explore the issues around reducing the use of plastic packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Welcoming Our New Director of EV Battery Recycling and Refineries It is with immense pleasure that we introduce our latest addition to the Altilium Leadership Team, John Walker, who will be leading the charge as our Program Director-Battery Recycling and Refineries in our mission to scale-up lithium scrap recycling in the UK and Europe. John comes to us with a wealth of experience and expertise [...] Altilium news · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Investigation begins into Valencia Waste Management’s four-day Dunbar landfill fire Valencia Waste Management, the company which operates Viridor’s former landfill sites, has said it has started an investigation into a fire at its Dunbar site last week which lasted for four days. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to a “large fire” the Dunbar landfill site at around 20:30 on Monday (26 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news Air bp scoops Australian Aviation’s sustainability initiative of the year award - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 4 Sept 2023 Industry news EV-powered silent discos and community solar for Australia: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, electric vehicles (EVs) powering the fun at UK festivals, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Sept 2023 Industry news MyStore - Too Good To Go - MyStore - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Cherry Clafoutis Dessert Recipe Make the most of English cherry season with this delicious cherry clafoutis dessert recipe. For more seasonal recipes, visit our site. City Harvest London · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news ADBA reacts to Claire Coutinho’s appointment as new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero ADBA reacts to Claire Coutinho’s appointment as new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero Following a mini-reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Ben Wallace as Defense Secretary, Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Her background mirrors that of the Prime Minister: Coutinho attended… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Veolia acquires four DS Smith recycling depots EXCLUSIVE: DS Smith has taken a concrete step in its strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia. letsrecycle.com understands that depots in Avonmouth, Birmingham, Bolton, and Leeds have now been sold to Veolia ES (UK) Limited. A fee has not been disclosed. The sale is expected to include … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news A sustainable transition into the Emissions Trading Scheme Download the report ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Biffa secures ‘£9.5 million’ government contract for PPE disposal Biffa has been awarded a one year contract by the Department of Health and Social Care for the collection, transportation, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) items from warehouses and container sites. The contract, valued at up to £9.5 million, was published yesterday (31 August) on the government’s tender portal, but began on 25 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Communities enhance comfort and cut costs in energy efficiency drive People living at Emmaus communities are feeling the benefit of improved living spaces thanks to corporate partners and the Emmaus UK environment fund. Emmaus’s Environment Fund helps communities to reduce... Emmaus UK · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Aldi to remove single use cutlery to ‘encourage reusable options’ Aldi has announced that it will be removing all single use cutlery from its Food to Go range to try and “encourage consumers to use reusable options instead”. The supermarket believes that this move will result in a reduction of 10.5 million wooden forks in salads and pasta bowls, equating to around 28 tonnes. Luke … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Timberpak opens ‘recycling super site’ in Leeds Recycling and reprocessing company, Timberpak Limited, has unveiled its new site in Leeds following a multi-million pound investment into the six acre site on Cross Green Industrial Estate. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Kirklees seeks contamination clampdown due to ‘£450,000’ cost Kirklees council has warned that it will consider removing recycling bins in the area as contamination rates are costing the authority “between £400,000 and £450,000”, with the council’s contractor Suez also raising concern. A report which went before the Labour-controlled authority’s climate change scrutiny panel on Wednesday (30 August) showed that while contamination rates have … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Blue Central to showcase brands at Technical Open Day Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd are hosting an open house at their headquarters in Cheshire on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th September 2023. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Coastal fisheries resilient even throughout marine heat waves Marine heat waves and prolonged periods of hot ocean temperatures have raised alarms for their detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news DESNZ Announces Green Gas Support Scheme Tariff Changes for 2023 The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced changes to the tariff rates for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) following their Annual Tariff Review. The new rates will take effect on 1 October, 2023. Following the review of tariffs and thresholds, the Secretary of State has decided that GGSS Tier 1 and 2… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news The Environmental Act 2021: New Regulations Food waste is a key aspect of The Environmental Act 2021 and the new regulations could affect your business. The […] Countrystyle Recycling · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news LEDFlex rolls out TM66 across its product ranges LEDFlex has become latest lighting manufacturer to announce that it is supply TM66 data for its product ranges. The Winchester-based […] Recolight · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news News in brief (01/09/23) With news on: St Helens Rugby Club launches disposable vape campaign; Stratford HWRC closed due to ‘farm vehicle incident’ ; Demand rises for Vecoplan’s VPC; and, Geminor warns waste industry about bird flu risk. St Helens R.F.C launches disposable vape campaign St.Helens R.F.C. has partnered with vape company Totally Wicked and St Helens council to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news Incineration Overcapacity in England - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 1 Sept 2023 Industry news MPMA CCL meeting minutes, 31st July 2023 The post MPMA CCL meeting minutes, 31st July 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 31 Aug 2023 Industry news Have Your Say: Government opens EPR and PPT consultations The post Have Your Say: Government opens EPR and PPT consultations appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 31 Aug 2023