Recycling news: 2021

Industry news EU Plastics Levy – countries not passing costs onto producers On 1 January 2021, the European Union introduced a levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste. Maria Mupamombe, International Account Manager, explains what it is, which countries have decided not to pass costs onto producers and what impact it may have. Valpak · 17 Aug 2021 Industry news AD must ‘scale up fast’, WBA says The World Biogas Association (WBA) is calling on the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry “to scale up fast” in the wake of warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In its landmark climate change report published last week, the IPCC declared a “code red for humanity”, and revealed that global waste management activities, including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2021 Industry news 5 things you can do to help prevent a climate crisis The IPCC report states that global average temperature rise could reach or surpass 1.5 °C in the next two decades, causing a climate crisis. Here are five things you can do to minimize the effect of the climate crisis. Bywaters · 17 Aug 2021 Industry news WEEE fund to open to bids from councils The latest round of funding for local authorities from the distributor take-back scheme (DTS) is to open to applications for four weeks from the second week of September. The payments are intended to fund the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and other associated recycling and re-use projects. Under the WEEE regulations, distributors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2021 Industry news ACP chair questions role of DRS In a letter to letsrecycle.com, the chair of the government’s Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) has questioned how effectively a deposit return scheme (DRS) would prevent litter. Last week, marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage called on the government to introduce an ‘all-in’ DRS “urgently”, after its research found that such a system would capture … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2021 Industry news Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery The post Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 Aug 2021 Industry news AO celebrates recycling two million fridges Online electricals retailer AO celebrated recycling its two millionth fridge at its plant in Telford, Shropshire on 13 August. At the site, AO can process more than 700,000 fridges each year, which the company claims is 20% of all white goods scrapped in the UK annually. Robert Sant, AO Recycling’s managing director, said: “We’re so … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2021 Industry news RDF still has ‘significant’ future for UK Exporters of refuse derived fuel (RDF) say there is still a “significant future” for the market, despite data showing a sustained decline in the amount exported. Some have said RDF will be important as the focus grows on energy from waste (EfW) emissions, while others say there are still millions of tonnes which need dealing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2021 Industry news Glasgow hits back after waste criticism from Starmer Glasgow city council has defended its commitment to improving waste management following criticism by Labour party leader Keir Starmer that the city had a “waste crisis” on its hands. In a tweet last week, the Labour party leader slammed the Scottish government for its “failure in leadership”, stating that communities had been “left to live … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2021 Industry news Home | Suntory Beverage & Food Europe - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 15 Aug 2021 Industry news Email Disclaimer - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 15 Aug 2021 Industry news Monthly packaging data continues to report positive progress The post Monthly packaging data continues to report positive progress appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 Aug 2021 Industry news Green Doctor, helping UK residents stay warm, stay well, and save energy. - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 14 Aug 2021 Industry news Re-live those unforgettable memories with a scent personal to you this Valentine’s Day - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Indigenous group sues President Bolsonaro for “genocide” The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) filed a case with the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming that Brazilian President Bolsonaro has pushed "intentional anti-Indigenous policy" since 2019. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Wildfires devastate communities across Northern Algeria The worst fires in the history of Algeria leave communities devastated, as over 70 fires burning in extremely dry conditions kill atleast 65 people. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Pontypridd – Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability We recognise that this past year has been hard for many, so with this in mind, we’d like to promote some other incredible initiatives working to create stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable communities. Each month we will be promoting a location that is home to one ... Repair Cafe Wales · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Berry ‘breaks ground’ on UK plastics plant Plastic packaging specialist Berry Global has announced it has will begin construction of a second plastics recycling facility in Leamington. According to Berry, the plant will process post-consumer polypropylene to create food grade material for packaging. The company says it will break ground on the recycling facility in Leamington next month. It didn’t disclose the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news ‘Reduce consumption’ to tackle climate crisis, Eunomia says Sustainability consultancy Eunomia today (13 August) called for “speed of action” in reducing consumption and managing resources better to tackle the climate crisis. Research commissioned by resource optimisation organisation TOMRA and published by Eunomia in early July found that “best practice waste management systems” could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by around 5% by 2050. … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news News in brief (13/08/21) With news on: Dartford sees less fly tipping after WasteCam installation; MST named high tip bucket provider for UK; Global Recycling Solutions to showcase at LetsRecycle Live; Bendall invests in Molson Green car dismantler; and, less plastic use ‘high up’ on resident priority list, says LGA Dartford sees less fly-tipping after WasteCam installation Dartford borough council has … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Commissioning ramped up at Rookery South Covanta says it expects its Rookery South energy from waste (EfW) plant in Bedfordshire to be operational “early next year” after ramping up the commissioning process this month. Once operational, the plant will process more than 545,000 tonnes of solid municipal, commercial and non-hazardous industrial waste to generate more than 60 megawatts of energy. Veolia … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news IPCC AR6 Outlines Five Critical Future Scenarios The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, released on August 9, 2021, presents five potential future scenarios for the physical science of climate change. These scenarios are based on complex IPCC modeling, which considers the rate at which humans reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the IPCC’s models also incorporate socioeconomic factors such as population growth, urbanization, education,... Anthesis Group · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Addleshaw Goddard versus Holiday Hunger The post Addleshaw Goddard versus Holiday Hunger appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Does Nestlé use sustainable palm oil? - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news TROTTEN Desk sit/stand, white, 120x70 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 13 Aug 2021 Industry news Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Announce Site Development Plans using Hydro-PRT® Licence from Mura and KBR Following Mura’s announcement in June that Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), a core company of the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (MCHC) Group, had signed a licensing agreement... Mura Technology news · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Italy’s Plastic Tax After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian plastic tax is now expected to be implemented in January 2022. Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, explores the requirements of this tax. Valpak · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news IPCC Report: The reality of climate change in undeniable terms The IPCC released an extensive report on the current state of the world's climate and the changing planet, but what did it say about the future of our oceans? Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Veolia turns to mums in search for drivers Veolia today (12 August) called on parents to consider a new career in the waste industry as a trained heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver to help ease the national shortage of staff. In recent times, factors such as Brexit, the so-called ‘pingdemic’ and a testing backlog have contributed to an “unprecedented” national shortage of drivers, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Re-Gen Waste wins Welsh processing deal Northern Ireland-based Re-Gen Waste has won its first Welsh contract, after being awarded a £3 million deal to process dry recyclables for Ceredigion county council. Under the contract, the duration of which hasn’t been disclosed, recyclables from the council will be sent to Re-gen’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Newry, Northern Ireland, where it will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Charity calls for ‘urgent’ introduction of all-in DRS A charity has called on the government to introduce an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme (DRS) “urgently”, after its research found that such a system would capture 29% of items littered on UK beaches. Marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) published its annual brand audit yesterday (11 June), which also showed 65% of branded packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Buckinghamshire suspends some food waste collections Food waste collections in Chiltern and Wycombe will be suspended from 16 August for a month due to the staff shortages. Buckinghamshire council released a statement yesterday, asking residents in these areas to put their food waste in with their general rubbish during this time. The council reassured that this would be a “interim measure” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news The 14 best tweets about the 2021 IPCC climate report The 2021 IPCC report brings some scary climate change news, but many activists, scientists, journalists stepped up to help us make sense of it, and understand what to do next. Here are some of the best reactions. Greenpeace UK · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Enjoy Christmas Shopping With Star Gifts From Boots UK: Sanctuary Spa Box of Delights - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Simon Roberts - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Wellbeing Economy Alliance/WEAll Scotland weall.org info@scotland.weall.org The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) is the leading global collaboration of organisations, alliances, movements, and individuals working together to transform the economic system into one that delivers social justice on a healthy planet. Circular Communities Scotland · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom Features Get set for summer with half price on holiday essentials at Boots UK - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Don’t Wish for Rain this Summer Boots UK Helps Nip Hayfever in the Bud - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news New O.C.O Technology partnership will see first carbon negative aggregate plant built in Europe by 2024 The post New O.C.O Technology partnership will see first carbon negative aggregate plant built in Europe by 2024 appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Councils considering role of booking systems With the majority of social distancing requirements ending across the UK, councils have begun to examine the role of booking systems at household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). Systems were introduced last year in large swathes of the country as part of efforts to reduce the number of people on site and adhere to social … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021