Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Biogen acquires five AD plants from Ingenious Biogen has acquired five operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants from the asset management company Ingenious Group for an undisclosed fee, expanding its AD portfolio in the UK to 19 facilities. Two of the facilities are located in Inverness, Scotland, which the other three are located in Colchester, Northampton and Nottinghamshire. Biogen works with supermarkets, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news Making Biodiversity Net Gain a success - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news Stories - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news EMR plans electric vehicle battery recycling plant in Birmingham The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on plans by European Metal Recycling (EMR) to construct an electric vehicle recycling and research facility in Birmingham. The consultation was launched last week (18 August) and will run until 18 September 2023. In the application, prepared by Wardell Armstrong on behalf of EMR, the proposed facility will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news It’s time to change the law on infant formula - Iceland Iceland Foods corporate news · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news ‘Dead storage’ and ‘imminent risk to supplies’: documents reveal how England’s water companies struggled in last summer’s heatwaves The post ‘Dead storage’ and ‘imminent risk to supplies’: documents reveal how England’s water companies struggled in last summer’s heatwaves appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 23 Aug 2023 Industry news JLR to use second-life EV batteries for major energy storage project Used batteries from Jaguar electric vehicles (EVs) are set to get a new lease of life as large-scale energy storage systems at a solar and wind park in the Midlands. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Bristol’s food industry acts on food waste with new redistribution tool Bristol’s Food Redistribution Group – chaired by Resource Futures – has launched a tool to help food businesses effectively redistribute surplus food to aid those in food poverty in Bristol. Resource Futures · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Warehouse luminaire achieves ‘excellent’ circularity Holophane Europe’s flagship warehouse lighting luminaire, the PrismPack, has achieved an ‘excellent’ score in a TM66 assessment for its compatibility […] Recolight · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news China mulls minimum energy standards for LEDS China is exploring stringent mandatory minimum energy performance standards, or MEPS, for its lighting industry. As the country is a […] Recolight · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Container specialist UKCM acquired by US firm US firm Impact Environmental Group (IEG) has acquired UKCM, a container repair and refurbishment company based in Cheshire. The acquisition makes UKCM the third major waste products and services business to join IEG alongside Taylor and DuraFlex. Emma Elston MBE and Julian Elston launched UKCM in 1998. They have grown the business over 25 years... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news 10 small projects to save the planet using environmental satellite data A series of groundbreaking projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, harness environmental satellite data to address issues like water pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity threats. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news News in brief (22/08/23) With news on: Keenan urges preparation for upcoming Welsh food waste law; Veolia launches EV qualifications; South Cambridgeshire moves to four day bin collections; and, StEIN respond to North London Waste Authority survey. Keenan urges preparation for upcoming Welsh food waste law Ahead of new Welsh legislation coming into effect, the head of one of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news The Greggs Sustainability Challenge - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Warning as new Welsh Government food waste legislation enters the horizon Ahead of new Welsh legislation coming into effect, the head of one of the UK’s largest food waste recycling companies is urging businesses to be aware of the changes to ensure they are compliant from day one. Keenan Recycling, which works with businesses and local authorities to deliver food waste to anaerobic digestion plants, is […] Keenan Recycling · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Retail group warns of ‘£1.8bn’ annual DRS costs The British Retail Consortium has warned that the UK government’s plans to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) will cost the retail industry £1.8 billion a year from 2025. The association has urged the government to review the scheme, currently pencilled in for October 2025, saying that it has carried out research which shows the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Impact Environmental expands waste portfolio with UKCM acquisition Container repair and refurbishment specialist UK Container Maintenance (UKCM) has been acquired by US-owned Impact Environmental Group (IEG). The move will see UKCM become the third major UK waste product manufacturer to join IEG, after deals announced for Taylor and Duraflex. UKCM was launched in 1998 by Emma Elston MBE and Julian Elston, both of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2023 Industry news Textile Recycling International publishes carbon footprint report Textile Recycling International (TRI) has published an independent carbon footprint report for 2022/23, which has been compiled by Eunomia. The TRI Group says it is Europe’s largest collector and sorter of used clothing, shoes and textiles. It was formed in in September 2016, and in October that year it acquired JMP Wilcox Ltd, before acquiring I&G … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Gaming for Emmaus Week Emmaus UK launches Gaming for Emmaus Week, highlighting a fun and accessible way in which people can support the charity’s work. From 21 – 27 August, Emmaus UK is encouraging... Emmaus UK · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Timberpak opens recycling super site in Leeds Recycling and reprocessing company Timberpak Limited has invested millions to create a new site in Leeds on the six-acre Cross Green Industrial Estate. The site was officially opened on 18th August by Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central. It has the capacity to process 150,000 tonnes of recycled material annually, with the potential to increase... Skip & Waste Magazine · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Reuse Network Annual Conference sponsor spotlight: Currys & DHL Envirosolutions A blog series shining a spotlight on sponsors of the Reuse Network Annual Conference 2023. Third in the series is Currys & DHL Envirosolutions who are the Drinks Reception & Gala Dinner Sponsors this year! Reuse Network · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news London Centre reuses luminaires in lighting upgrade The London Centre, the new home for New London Architecture (NLA), has opened and features an LED lighting system reusing […] Recolight · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news FIT Scheme Accreditation: What Anaerobic Digestion Operators Need to Know Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme in the UK is a government programme aimed at promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources by incentivizing small-scale renewable energy generation. The scheme was introduced in 2010 and was designed to financially reward homeowners, businesses, and communities for generating their own electricity from renewable sources. ADBA policy analyst Wasundara Doradeniya…… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news CMA approves Severn Trent’s Andigestion acquisition The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Severn Trent Green Power’s bid to acquire anaerobic digestion specialist Andigestion Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Severn Trent announced the plans in February 2023. Andigestion operates an 80,000 tonne per year capacity AD plant at Holsworthy, North Devon, and a 34,000 tonne per year capacity plant at Bishop’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Timberpak opens wood recycling site in Leeds Wood recycling company Timberpak Limited opened its new site in Leeds on Friday (18 August), following a “multi-million pound investment” into the six acre site. The 300,000 tonnes per year capacity site was opened by local MP for Leeds Central, Hilary Benn. Timberpak is able to increase capacity by 50% as the demand for recycled … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Aberdeenshire offers trade customers free recycling collections for 2023/24 Aberdeenshire council has announced that it is giving its trade customers a 240-litre orange-lid bin at no extra charge during the 2023/24 financial year, as it rolls out twin-stream recycling collections across the region. After receiving £3.4 million from the Recycling Improvement Fund, the council announced plans last year to introduce a three-weekly residual waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Continuing Our Call For a Strong and Ambitious Circular Economy Bill At Circular Communities Scotland, we believe in the transformative power of a circular economy to create a more sustainable and socially just Scotland. Our campaign ‘Continuing Our Call for a Strong and Ambitious Circular Economy Bill’ maintains our message to the Scottish Government – put bold reuse policies at the heart of Scotland’s Circular Economy [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 21 Aug 2023 Industry news African elephant habitats and Octopus Energy’s renewable ‘power-ups’: 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, free renewable energy 'power ups', and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Aug 2023 Industry news ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIES COMMISSION - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 20 Aug 2023 Industry news Explore Guildford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 20 Aug 2023 Industry news Green guide to pride - Hubbub Hubbub · 19 Aug 2023 Industry news 5 tips for dressing more sustainably at events - Hubbub Hubbub · 19 Aug 2023 Industry news How to grow your own lettuce - Hubbub Hubbub · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news MP visits MVV’s biomass plant at Ridham The MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, Gordon Henderson, learnt how biomass powered by waste wood can contribute to the UK’s energy security and net zero goals on a visit to MVV Environment’s Ridham Dock facility in Kent. The 25MW combined heat and power (CHP) biomass plant opened in 2015 and processes 195,000 tonnes of end […] Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Bryson Recycling invests in 4 more AI-powered Recycleye robots in first robot re-purchase. Bryson Recycling, the UK’s largest social enterprise, today announced a further investment in Recycleye Robotics, buying 4 new robots in addition to the one installed at its Mallusk operation in 2021. This four-fold investment increase marks the first announced robot re-purchase in the UK and Ireland. Bryson, an innovator in Recycling for over 30 years,... Recycleye news · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Birmingham again falls foul of ombudsman over waste collections Birmingham city council has been ordered by the Local Government Ombudsman to pay £300 to a resident who was caused “avoidable distress” when the council failed to resolve recurring missed collections. The decision from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman was handed down in June but published by the body earlier this week. The complainant, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Bryson acquires four Recycleye robots for Mallusk MRF EXCLUSIVE: Northern Irish waste management company Bryson Recycling has acquired four robots from London-based start-up Recycleye, which will be installed at its materials recycling facility (MRF) on the outskirts of Belfast. Two of the four robots will be installed over a fibre line with the objective of picking non-paper items such as plastics, cans and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023 Industry news Viridor ‘ceases operations’ at Skelmersdale plastics plant EXCLUSIVE: Viridor has ‘ceased operations’ at its plastic recycling facility in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The move from Viridor was confirmed in its accounts for the 2022/23 financial year published in the summer. In a statement to letsrecycle.com, the company said the move was a “planned, strategic decision” which was taken after its Avonmouth polymer plant “completed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2023