Recycling news: 2022

Industry news OPINION: CPI Design for Recyclability Guidelines Dimitra Rappou, director of recycling at the Confederation of Paper Industries, explains some of the thinking behind the confederation’s revised Design for Recyclability Guidelines and what they advise. OPINION: It was only a few years ago that the BBC Blue Planet series influenced packaging designers to move rapidly away from plastic. As public awareness has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Paper industry guidelines raise micro-plastic concerns The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has published an updated version of its Design for Recyclability Guidelines which include a warning over the potential impact of biodegradable and micro-plastics in paper products. And, the CPI has also revealed that it is to launch its own ‘verification of recyclability’ service for paper packaging, to be called … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Our Head Office Contact Details - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news REA response as Liz Truss is announced as the next UK Prime Minister REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Suez consults on 100,000 tonne AD plant Suez has launched a three-week public consultation today (5 September) on its proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Darwen, Lancashire, with the capacity to process 100,000 tonnes. The proposed facility will sit on Suez’s existing resource recovery plant, which currently houses a waste transfer station, ancillary infrastructure and regional offices. Suez also has permission for a … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Come and visit us at RWM and Letsrecycle Live! We can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s RWM and Letsrecycle Live exhibition on 14-15 September 2022. The largest event in the UK’s waste and resources calendar takes place at the NEC following our Autumn Members’ Meeting at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in the early morning of September 14. Join us to hear about […] Wood Recyclers Association · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Newham sets out deal to end strike as it prioritises flats Newham council has set out plans to increase overtime payments for waste and recycling collection crews to prevent further strike action, while prioritising collections from flats “due to fire risk”. Industrial action took place between 27 August and 3 September, with 130 loaders and drivers employed by the council taking part. This comes after 99% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Corporate Social Responsibility - Virtual Training - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news How the Internet of Things can help the circular economy - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2022 – Day One Welcome to the fifteenth annual Zero Waste Week. This year is all about Refill and Reuse. Earlier this year, I was invited to investigate the state of play of Refill in the UK in 2022. It certainly seems like Refill is becoming more and more popular, particularly as we understand the need to control the… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Pre Zero Waste Week announcement Welcome to the 15th annual Zero Waste Week! Do you want the good news or the bad news? Well, the good news is we have a fantastic never-done-before theme for this year’s campaign. I’m hugely grateful to Anna for researching and doing all the leg work for this year’s content. She’s got something for everyone,… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2022 Industry news Selfridges’ resale commitment and California’s clean energy legislation: 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, rooftop solar panels on the Metrocentre, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Sept 2022 Industry news City Harvest at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2022 The post City Harvest at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2022 appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 4 Sept 2022 Industry news Apple Season: Apple Puree Cake The post Apple Season: Apple Puree Cake appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 3 Sept 2022 Industry news BEST BEFORE DATE POLICY (2022) - FareShare FareShare · 3 Sept 2022 Industry news Mineral Products Association - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news REA welcomes Government’s decision not to change the Green Gas Support Scheme tariffs REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Ten things to do at RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 WITH the new collaboration between RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 just over a week away, 12,000 visitors are set to descend on the NEC in Birmingham on 14-15 September 2022 for two action-packed days. Here we look at the top 10 things to do at the show that mean you cannot afford to miss it!... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news City Harvest Food Council: Chris Baber x Bay 20 The post City Harvest Food Council: Chris Baber x Bay 20 appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Waste and recycling advice for Bristol students We've gathered together the top links you need as a Bristol student to get set up to recycle. Bristol Waste Company · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Alliance to End Plastic Waste members accused of ‘sophisticated greenwashing’ One of the largest corporate collaborations on plastics waste has been accused of lettings its members lobby against policies that would help reduce plastic pollution, and of making slow progress towards its own targets. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Re-Gen starts construction on £30m ‘resource recovery park’ Waste management company Re-Gen announced yesterday (1 September) that it has started work on its £30 million resource recovery park in Newry, Northern Ireland. The 8-acre site, located within the Invest NI Carnbane Business Park, is set to accommodate a number of operations including the manufacture of solid recovered fuel (SRF), making products from dry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Charity briefs (02/09/22) With news on: RVS director to cycle for charity; Enva supports extension of Ugandan orphanage; Transwaste marks 20 years with donations; and, over £55,000 raised for Fire Fighters Charity through recycling RVS director cycling 962 miles for charity The managing director of Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS), Spencer Law, has begun cycling across the UK to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Selfridges targets 45% of all sales to be from circular products and services by 2030 Selfridges has announced a new target to ensure that 45% of its transactions across stores and online come from circular products, practices and services by 2030. It will also ensure that it only stocks products that meet environmental and ethical criteria. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news GMCA hails impact of ‘Renew Hub’ The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) announced yesterday (1 September) that its reuse and repair facility, the Renew Hub, has renovated and resold more than 50,000 items in its first year. The reuse project has been undertaken in partnership with the GMCA’s waste contractor Suez and was launched in July 2021. The authority said that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news BREAKING: Greenpeace UK creates underwater boulder barrier in the South West Deeps to block destructive industrial fishing Greenpeace UK has placed 18 limestone boulders on the seabed in the South West Deeps (East) Marine Protected Area to block destructive industrial fishing. Greenpeace UK · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news 5 reasons why Greenpeace built another underwater boulder barrier Dropping boulders is a popular action that works. Here are five reasons why Greenpeace uses this tactic to protect our oceans. Greenpeace UK · 2 Sept 2022 Industry news Mura Technology Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors The post Mura Technology Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news RECOUP ANNOUNCE PLASTICS RECYCLING AWARDS FINALISTS The post RECOUP ANNOUNCE PLASTICS RECYCLING AWARDS FINALISTS appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Greenwich scraps plan for fortnightly recycling collections The Royal borough of Greenwich has scrapped its decision to move towards fortnightly recycling collections following criticism from residents and other councillors. The Labour-run borough announced the planned move via its social media last week (22 August), put down to “the ongoing challenge to recruit HGV drivers”. Currently, the borough has weekly separate food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Ten things to do at RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 With less than two weeks to go until the RWM & Letsrecycle Live shows open their doors, the organisers of the biggest sector event have put together a list of 10 things to do. More than 12,000 people, 550 suppliers and 250 speakers are expected to attend the show on 14-15 September. “More than just … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news REA welcomes the Government’s ban on the sale of peat for amateur horticulture by 2024 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Alupro to host sustainability panel at the 2022 UK Metals Expo Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, will host an expert panel debate on beverage can sustainability at this year’s UK Metals Expo. The inaugural two-day event, which takes place between 14-15 September, is set to attract thousands of industry professionals to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Representing the UK’s aluminium packaging industry, Alupro will exhibi… Alupro · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Only 5% of liable businesses registered to pay Plastic Packaging Tax The post Only 5% of liable businesses registered to pay Plastic Packaging Tax appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news July data released The post July data released appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Record levels of food poverty The post Record levels of food poverty appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news News in brief – Plastics (01/09/2022) With news of Cromwell Polythene’s freehold purchase; Chase Plastics and recycled polythene; and RECOUP’s recycling awards Cromwell Polythene invests at Alfreton site Cromwell Polythene has announced a “business expansion” with the purchase of its polythene manufacturing and recycling facility premises in Alfreton, where it makes recycled pellets. In 2019 Cromwell, which is based in Sherburn … R… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Future Industrial acquires BeWise Waste Solutions Future Industrial Services, a hazardous waste and industrial services specialist, has acquired Somerset-based specialist waste broker BeWise “for an undisclosed sum”, effective from today (1 September). BeWise, founded by Gary Jefferies in 2014, provides specialist hazardous waste management and industrial services to manufacturing customers in south west and southern England, from Cornwall to … letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Liverpool warned about food waste equipment competition Liverpool city council has been urged to “get a grip” on waste policies by banning side waste and introducing separate food waste collections to increase recycling rates in the region. And, the council has been warned that it must move quickly as there is likely to be a “high level of competition” for collection equipment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news CELEBRATING A DECADE OF SUPPORTING TIR CHONAILL GAELS Over the jubilee weekend we have slightly different opening hours for our six sites across London. Please use an alternative site if your preferred is closed. Brixton: Thursday-Sunday - CLOSED Can... Powerday · 1 Sept 2022