Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Is the Swiss system for regulating chemicals a useful model for the UK? Today, CHEM Trust has published a new report by the journalist, researcher and former editorial director of the global news platform Chemical Watch, Geraint Roberts: ‘The Swiss Chemicals System: The legal framework and how it relates to that in the EU’. CHEM Trust commissioned the report in response to growing interest from policymakers, NGOs, and […] CHEM Trust · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news REA cautiously welcomes COP28 deal REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28 reaches agreement to steer away from fossil fuels The COP28 event has concluded with an agreement recognising the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news HSENI to inspect waste firms over machinery safety The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced it will be carrying out an inspection initiative involving private waste premises in the country, concentrating on machinery guarding, safe isolation, and maintenance procedures. The visits are scheduled to begin from January 15, 2024, and span through February and March. HSE NI said inspectors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: It’s All About Transition Every COP feels like there’s a hero’s journey to be experienced – it’s a bit Shawshank... Anthesis Group · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Bywaters’ Santa Squad Embraces Festivity and Sustainability This December, the Bywaters team embraced the festive spirit, and swapped their work clothes for Santa suits to participate in TFA Ltd's Santa in the City 5k run, an annual tradition that transforms participants into jolly Santas for a joyous 5km jog through London's most iconic landmarks. Bywaters, deeply committed to environmental sustainability, partnered with TFA Ltd to repurpose the leftov… Bywaters · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news ‘Serious waste issue’ sees Caerphilly roll out HWRC bag inspections Caerphilly county borough council has announced a raft of changes which will take place at its household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) network next year, as part of efforts to boost recycling rates and minimise waste. The new stipulations will come into effect from 12 February and will require all residents to pre-sort their waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Manchester-based artist collaborates with young activists to challenge the UK’s damaging industrial food system A group of young people from Greater Manchester have been inspired to think more about activism and to challenge the UK’s damaging industrial food system through taking part in a project initiated by Manchester-based artist Fauziya Johnson [1]. Fauziya’s aim was to facilitate discussions with young people to learn about the social, economic and […] Greenpeace UK · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Plastic use and collection rates fall for first time, RECOUP says RECOUP has published its plastic packaging collection survey 2023, which has estimated that both year-on-year plastic packaging use and collection quantities fell by 5%. RECOUP has surveyed all 374 local authorities in the UK on household plastic packaging collection every year since 1995. For its 2023 survey, it estimated that there was reduction of around … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Tan Delta Systems launches global bioenergy market offering at ADBA National Conference MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Tan Delta Systems launches global bioenergy market offering at ADBA National Conference New ADBA Member Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, unveiled its inaugural bioenergy market offering at ADBA’s National Conference 2023. Its technology is proven to reduce oil usage by up to 50%… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28 sends the signal the fossil fuel industry has been afraid of – Greenpeace comment The final outcome of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai is not the historical deal the world needs, but it does send the signal the fossil fuel industry has been afraid of: the fossil fuel era is ending. Greenpeace UK · 13 Dec 2023 Industry news Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time The post Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Hampshire to scrap DIY waste charges as government ban takes effect Hampshire county council has announced that it will scrap charges to dispose of DIY waste at its household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) network from 1 January 2024. The move will coincide with government’s ban on DIY waste charging, which will come into effect on 1 January 2024, after the legislation was laid before parliament … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Altilium and Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) sign MoU for collaboration in EV battery recycling Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, and Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN), a leading educational institution in Chile, proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster a strategic partnership focusing on the advancement of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling technologies. The MoU reflects [...] The pos… Altilium news · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Laras Nauna: ‘Beauty comes from a sense of harmony within ourselves and with our planet’ Global plastics activist and marine science graduate Laras Nauna takes us to the shores of Banda Aceh to talk about Indonesia’s plastic waste, her research and Global Plastics Treaty work, and plastic solutions from the sea. Greenpeace UK · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (12/12/23) With news on: OKAY Engineering seeks carbon neutrality with £1.3m Lloyds investment; Ipswich HWRC redevelopment completed ahead of schedule; Veolia’s sustainability fund donates over £94,000; And, SAFI raises $19.5 million during funding round. OKAY Engineering seeks carbon neutrality with £1.3m Lloyds investment Recycling equipment manufacturer OKAY Engineering has unveiled plans to become “fu… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: Turkeys and Christmas Dinner Options I hesitate to compare OPEC members at COP28 with turkeys and their voting intentions around Christmas. Anthesis Group · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Technical support pilot to improve national plastic waste reporting Resource Futures is working with the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to pilot tools for environmentally sound management of plastic waste in more than 19 countries. Resource Futures · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Hydrology and surficial geology in Alaska Open Access Government takes a closer look at the hydrology and surficial geology in Alaska to illustrate the broader picture of geology in the region, primarily focusing on Permafrost and Periglacial Studies. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news FCC agrees acquisition of Urbaser’s UK business FCC Environment has announced that it has agreed to acquire the business of Urbaser’s affiliate in the UK for an estimated £398 million. The deal, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024, will see all of Urbaser’s UK contracts and waste facilities transfer to FCC Environment. This includes facilities of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news REA welcomes Energy-Saving Materials VAT Relief announcement REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Achieving successful industrial decarbonisation isn’t just about the money This is the second blog in our short series of expert perspectives on UK industrial strategy. This post is by Matthew Lockwood, senior lecturer in energy and climate policy at SPRU and co-director of the Sussex Energy Group at the University of Sussex. Green industrial […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Strengthen battery targets to reduce fires, metals recycling firm says Merseyside-headquartered metal recycler S Norton Group has called on the government to strengthen battery recycling targets to “improve safety for both communities and workers within the recycling sector”. The company has called for specific targets for the various battery types, which it said would encourage the separation and recycling of all batteries including lithium-ion, resulting in … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Minister of State for Northern Ireland visits Kiverco Steve Baker MP, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, recently visited Kiverco’s headquarters in Co. Tyrone to learn more about the company’s role in designing, producing, and distributing state-of-the-art waste recycling plants across the globe. During his visit, Minister Baker was keen to understand Kiverco’s waste-separation technology comprehensively, specifically focusing on the comp… Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Dec 2023 Industry news Affordable Access to Bikes Project 2023 Review After a successful year, Circular Communities Scotland would like to review the great work that's happened in 2023 thanks to our Affordable Access to Bikes Project, funded and supported by Cycling Scotland. Th Affordable Access to Bike project aims to progress recommendations made in Affordable Access to Bikes Report, by supporting organisations which skilfully refurbish [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news What are bio-based and biodegradable materials? - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Shoplight offers £12 for used lights in take-back scheme UK retail lighting specialist Shoplight has launched a take-back scheme and is offering up to £12 for each used luminaire […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news DW Windsor unveils sustainability initiative Leading exterior lighting solutions provider DW Windsor has unveiled an initiative dubbed ‘Light Responsibly’ to support and promote responsible lighting […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Fit-out industry’s reuse initiative to include lights The fit-out trade has launched an initiative which will reuse construction products removed from fit-outs, including luminaires. The industry’s representative […] Recolight · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (11/12/23) With news on: Contamination rate halved in Harrow; Agency outlines guidance for carrying out trials without an environmental permit, Puma ‘scales up’ textile recycling technology; and, Grundon renews deal with cricket club. Contamination rate halved in Harrow The London borough of Harrow council has announced it has halved the amount of contamination in its dry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Sprouts Recipe: Korean-inspired pancakes This festive season, try this slightly different sprout recipe, inspired by the Korean Yachaejeon. It's a cheap, easy way to use up sprouts! City Harvest London · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news British Glass reiterates export fears The trade body British Glass has again highlighted its concerns about the export of glass from the UK for recycling, calling on local authorities to “consider the destination of collected waste glass”. British Glass highlighted data which it said shows a 31% rise in the export of glass cullet for remelt in 2022, compared to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Mura Technology Selects EREMA Extruders for their World-First Hydro-PRT Advanced Recycling Flagship Plant Mura Wilton in the UK The post Mura Technology Selects EREMA Extruders for their World-First Hydro-PRT Advanced Recycling Flagship Plant Mura Wilton in the UK appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news ADBA’s Green Gas Roadmap: 11 points for the road to 2030 ADBA has developed a Green Gas Roadmap with eleven points for the road to a biogas fuelled 2030. We are asking political parties and relevant stakeholders to include the Roadmap’s points and arguments in their manifestoes for next year’s election. To protect consumers from sky-high energy bills, quickly tackle potent greenhouse gases, and ensure a… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Grundon renews ties with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club as recycling rates rocket The post Grundon renews ties with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club as recycling rates rocket appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: The Rise Of The CFO Chief Financial Officers are increasingly critical change agents in unlocking and channelling the capital... Anthesis Group · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Year in Pictures 2023 – our biggest campaigns captured on camera As we approach the end of the year, these photos reflect some of Greenpeace's most iconic global actions in 2023. Greenpeace UK · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Government ‘considering transitional support’ for waste wood biomass The Government recognises the importance of waste wood biomass and is considering transitional support for the sector after the ROCs and RHI subsidies end, according to Energy Minister Graham Stuart. Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Biomass plants could receive ‘transitional support’ once subsidies end, WRA says The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has outlined that it has received confirmation from the government that it is considering “transitional support” for waste wood biomass plants once existing subsidies come to an end. Under the renewables obligation certificate (ROC) and renewable heat incentive (RHI) subsidies, waste wood biomass plants are given a subsidy per megawatt … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023 Industry news Enfinium unveils ‘£800m’ carbon capture project at Ferrybridge site Energy from waste (EfW) plant operator Enfinium has unveiled plans for a project to install carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at its Ferrybridge site in West Yorkshire. The company said it will “lead an investment of up to £800 million” into the project for CCS technology to be installed at Enfinium’s Ferrybridge 1 and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2023