Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.
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By Word of Mouth: Burrata with asparagus, courgette and lemon recipe
City Harvest partner, London caterer By Word Of Mouth, shares a mouth-watering, seasonal burrata recipe with summer flavours of asparagus, courgette and lemon. Swap the burrata for mozzarella for a cheaper version!
City Harvest London · 3 Aug 2023
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JANS Group seals acquisition of BlueMAC majority share
Northern Ireland-headquartered JANS Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in BlueMAC, a provider and designer of material processing systems and waste recycling facilities. JANS Group operates a number of companies across County Antrim encompassing electric and commercial vehicles, campervans, modular builds and composite manufacturing. BlueMAC was part o…
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2023
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Enfinium partners with Eni UK to advance carbon capture
Enfinium, a UK energy from waste business, says that it has taken a “significant step” towards supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS) development in North Wales. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eni UK, a subsidiary of global energy company Eni S.p.A, to explore CCS implementation at its Parc Adfer facility. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2023
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Progress Towards 2023 Recycling Targets: Q2 Data release
The post Progress Towards 2023 Recycling Targets: Q2 Data release appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 3 Aug 2023
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Wiltshire finds POPs’ costs 2.5 times higher than landfill
Wiltshire council has said the cost of the separate collection, transfer and disposal of POPs waste has proven to be 2.5 times higher than the previous cost of landfill. In a report the authority notes that since December 2022, around 130 tonnes per month of waste upholstered domestic seating were collected separately at household waste … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2023
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Cibse releases lighting version of TM65
A special lighting version of Cibse’s Technical Memorandum 65 has been released. The lighting edition of TM65 – a widely-accepted metric […]
Recolight · 3 Aug 2023
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National Bed Federation calls on Government to end the ‘postcode lottery’ of access to mattress recycling
The National Bed Federation (NBF), which represents the bed industry across the UK, is calling on the Government to support its plans for a nationwide programme to fund a service enabling everyone to recycle their used mattresses. Around 4.75 million mattresses every year end up in landfill or are incinerated in the UK, that’s equivalent […]
National Bed Federation · 3 Aug 2023
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Why Greenpeace activists covered Rishi Sunak’s house in black fabric
Sunak is backing a major expansion of oil and gas drilling in the middle of the climate crisis.
Greenpeace UK · 3 Aug 2023
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Climbers drape Sunak’s £2m mansion in oil-black fabric as PM commits to fossil fuel frenzy
Greenpeace activists have climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's £2m country mansion in protest at his backing for a major expansion of oil and gas drilling amid a climate crisis
Greenpeace UK · 3 Aug 2023
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Greenwashing worries: Marketers asked to work on sustainability projects without training
A survey of hundreds of marketing professionals has revealed that three-quarters have worked on sustainability-related communications recently, despite many feeling that they are not qualified to do so.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Aug 2023
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Waste announcements lead to more disappointment for the AD sector
On Friday 28th July, Defra published its policy paper The waste prevention programme for England: Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste. The Paper addresses Principle 2 of the 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy- “to prevent waste from occurring in the first place and manage it better when it does.” The Paper refines its focus with three cross-cutting themes:…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 Aug 2023
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Kraft Heinz sets 2030 target to reduce virgin plastic use
Kraft Heinz has announced a new target to reduce the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging by 20% by 2030, in a bid to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels in product packaging.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Aug 2023
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Pledge2Recycle Plastics & RECOUP collaborate with Fun Kids to launch ‘Sort it out’ summer programme
Pledge2Recycle Plastics and RECOUP are delighted to announce their collaboration with Fun Kids, the UK’s radio station for children, to introduce an engaging and educational programme, ‘Sort it out’, designed for children during the summer holidays and beyond. ‘Sort it out’ aims to inspire young minds to learn about recycling plastics and sustainability in a...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Aug 2023
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News in brief (02/08/23)
With news on: Recoup launches educational programme on children’s radio station; Respect urged at FCC & Wigan council recycling centres; South Norfolk to host recycling event; and, Bridgend launches food waste campaign. Recoup launches educational programme on children’s radio station Fun Kids, the UK radio station for children, is teaming up with Pledge 2 Recycle … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2023
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Raw sewage in rare habitats: 9 beautiful places water companies are polluting with sewage
Unearthed investigative journalists have mapped the sewage pollution in rivers, lakes and coasts in England and Wales.
Greenpeace UK · 2 Aug 2023
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Pollutec 10-13 October 2023
Meet us at Pollutec 2023 Lyon, France For 45 years, Pollutec has been a showcase of innovative solutions and good practices for the environmental sphere. For 2023, we’re proud to exhibit and to speak, talking about our application of AI in sorting waste and how this reduces costs. Join us on Thursday 12th October at 15.55 in...
Recycleye news · 2 Aug 2023
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Durham wins latest trade waste case with Max Recycle
Three judges in the Competition Appeal Tribunal have ruled in favour of Durham county council in its long-running dispute with the Durham Company, trading as Max Recycle, over commercial waste collections. The dispute was brought by Max Recycle and split into two issues. The first was whether the council is “subsidising” commercial waste collections by … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2023
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enfinium and ENI UK sign carbon capture and storage agreement, advancing decarbonisation efforts in North Wales
enfinium and ENI UK sign carbon capture and storage agreement, advancing decarbonisation efforts in North Wales
enfinium · 2 Aug 2023
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Essex backs Indaver’s bid for planning condition removal
Essex county council has approved Indaver’s bid to remove a planning condition tied to the Rivenhall-based EfW development. The approval will see ‘condition 66’ removed from the permission given to Indaver to build the facility. The removal of the condition will mean Indaver can focus solely on the 595,000 tonnes per year energy from waste … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2023
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NBF wins ‘Best Marketing Support (Furniture)’ and ‘Best Furniture Exhibition’ in The Interiors Monthly Awards 2023
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the NBF has been awarded ‘Best Marketing Support (Furniture)’ in The Interiors Monthly Awards, for the fifth year running. Over the past year, we have released multiple free marketing toolkits for the bed trade, with advice around bed buying, bed care and the importance of looking […]
National Bed Federation · 2 Aug 2023
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Good Food Enterprise - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming
Sustain · 2 Aug 2023
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Shoplight unveils spotlight made from plant-based polymers
Shoplight has unveiled a spotlight with a bioplastic housing. The Peterborough-based retail lighting specialist says that using plant-based polymers for […]
Recolight · 1 Aug 2023
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Artemide uses wood waste to create pendant
Italian lighting brand Artemide is using certified wood waste from the bottling industry to create its latest pendant. ALE.01 (Adaptive […]
Recolight · 1 Aug 2023
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Innovative Waste Management Services for Businesses of all Sizes - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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EA waste crime survey results confirm need for action
Sam Corp analysis the EA Waste Crime Survey Results, and asks what can be done to fight the impacts of waste crime on our industry. The results of the Environment […]
ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Aug 2023
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Reuse Organisation of the Year – have your say!
The Reuse Organisation of the Year award will go to a reuse charity/social enterprise who has made a great achievement in the past year and will be decided by a public vote.
Reuse Network · 1 Aug 2023
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Businesses include Unilever co-launch roadmap to sustainable PLFs
Ten members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) taskforce, including Unilever, BASF, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, have unveiled a roadmap to scale up biodegradable alternatives to polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) while improving circular infrastructure.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Aug 2023
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Recresco achieves PAS 2060 ‘operational carbon neutrality’
Glass recycling company Recresco has achieved “operational carbon neutrality” in accordance with PAS 2060. PAS 2060 is a specification detailing how to demonstrate carbon neutrality produced and published by the British Standards Institution. On the BSI Group website, the body explained that the PAS 2060 standard specifies a four-stage process to demonstrate carbon neutrality. This … Read More …
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2023
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The Financial Services and Markets Act must deliver for climate and nature
James Fotherby, Policy Officer and green finance lead at the Aldersgate Group, outlines why the Financial Services and Markets Act must deliver for climate and nature.
Aldersgate Group · 1 Aug 2023
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Simple, fast access to the support you need. Sorted.
We know that when you have a question about your equipment, you need fast access to a helpful guide or an expert. And we also know that when your robot needs a spare part, you need to sort that quickly and simply. So we’re proud to introduce Recycleye Support, your new customer portal from Recycleye;...
Recycleye news · 1 Aug 2023
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Bateman Skips sold to RSK Group
The RSK Group has acquired the commercial recycling and skip hire company Bateman Skips for an undisclosed fee. The RSK Group, based in Chester, describes itself as an integrated waste management solutions company. It comprises over 175 companies employing some 10,000 people and with turnover of £796m in 2022. It owns companies such as ADAS … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2023
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NEC Group reduces carbon emissions - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Internal uBin - recycling station - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Waste Safe Containers: The Safe Way to Store Your Waste - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Packaging Consultancy Enquiry Form - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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CF Industries proposes to close Billingham fertiliser plant – What does it mean for AD?
CF Industries, a global fertiliser company, has proposed permanently closing the ammonia plant at its Billingham Complex in the UK – read the news article here. The company plans to continue producing ammonium nitrate fertiliser and nitric acid at Billingham by importing ammonia. CF Industries made this proposal due to projections that producing ammonia at…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Aug 2023
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Commercial Skip Hire Services Near You - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Reality Check Series 5: Real-world Solutions - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Our Innovative Flying Dustman Project - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023
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Cleaning up packaging for redistribution - Biffa
Biffa · 1 Aug 2023