Recycling news: 2023

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Industry news Reliable Waste Management Services in West Midlands - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Sustainable Construction Practices for Better Future - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Waste Management Services in the North East - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Providing Large Wheelie Bins for Businesses with Bulky Waste - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Expert Utility Waste Management Services - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Waste Management Services in Central England - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Food Waste Calculator: Understand Your Food Impact - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Solutions & Impact of Persistent Organic Pollutants - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Government likely to decide Powerfuel Portland future, Dorset says Dorset council has received a notice from Powerfuel that it intends to appeal the decision to refuse planning permission for an energy from waste facility at Portland Port. In March, Dorset’s planning committee rejected the plans after a report which went before councillors said the proposed development is not on a site with the area’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Remanufactured luminaires cut energy by 55% in City office An upgrade project in the City of London using remanufactured luminaires has cut energy use by 55 per cent. Revitalite, […] Recolight · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Circularity Scotland collapsed with debts of £86m According to documents, the organisation responsible for managing Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) collapsed with debts and financial obligations worth £86 million. Circularity Scotland, the non-profit entity, which received funding from the drinks industry, went bankrupt in June due to the postponement of the Scottish DRS deadline until October 2025, in line with the rest... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Circularity Scotland’s unsecured creditors to receive ‘nominal sum’ The administrator appointed at Circularity Scotland, the scheme administrator for the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS), has published a notice of its proposals for the company, where it said unsecured creditors will receive a “nominal sum”. The notice was published yesterday afternoon (31 July), three days after it was revealed that the company, which was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Altilium Metals reveals new brand, reflecting its UK leadership in EV Battery Recycling Altilium Metals, a leading circular supplier of sustainable battery materials, has today unveiled its new brand identity, including a new company name, logo and website (www.altilium.tech). From today, the company will be known as Altilium, supported by the descriptor Clean Technology, underscoring its commitment to decarbonising automotive supply chains with domestic and low carbon [...] The p… Altilium news · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Celebrating the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland Finalists! Circular Communities Scotland is thrilled to announce that several of our members have been recognized as finalists for the prestigious Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023. These awards celebrate the incredible work and impact of social enterprises across the country, and we are immensely proud to have our members in the spotlight. Circular Communities Scotland Member [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news biffa-annual-report-2020.pdf - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Investing in Sustainability with Energy Capital Partners - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news General Waste Collection Services - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Making a Difference by Tackling Climate Change - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Biffa Waste Contact Number: Call Our Experts - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news FAQs: Insights and Guidance on Waste Management - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news Contact Number for Waste Management Solutions - Biffa Biffa · 1 Aug 2023 Industry news NBF crowned ‘Best Trade Association’ in Furniture News Readers’ Choice Awards We are thrilled to share that the NBF has been crowned ‘Best Trade Association’ in this year’s Furniture News Readers’ Choice Awards. The bed industry has truly taken the awards by storm, with seven of our members also securing top accolades. This award is a testament to the hard work of our small but mighty […] National Bed Federation · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Over 300,000 hours of sewage spills hit England and Wales’ most protected habitats last year The post Over 300,000 hours of sewage spills hit England and Wales’ most protected habitats last year appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Solar from space and green hydrogen fertiliser: The best green innovations of July 2023 As July comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise have rounded up six of the best breakthrough technologies for the green economy, including low-carbon fertiliser made using green hydrogen. Read on to find out more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Ofgem publishes the 2023 GGSS Annual Report The UK government’s Green Gas Support Scheme aims to increase the proportion of green gas in the national gas grid. This scheme provides financial incentives for new anaerobic digestion biomethane plants that can produce renewable ‘green gas’ from organic waste. The scheme’s second annual report charts solid early progress but flags key challenges ahead. The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (31/07/23) With news on: Single-use carrier bag charge proves effective in slashing plastic bag usage; Permit granted for bulking facility in Abermule; Watford learns from Tower Hamlets; Hillingdon expands food waste recycling service to all flats; and, Greater Manchester advocates for vape ban. Data shows ‘effectiveness’ of single-use carrier bag charge Figures published by Defra today … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Tilia Homes raises £100,000 for Emmaus UK The homebuilder originally pledged to raise £80,000 through fundraising days and events. But it surpassed that target by £20,000. The impressive amount was raised by Tilia’s four regional teams, as... Emmaus UK · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Cool things made from your Recycled Plastic Plastic is a massive problem for the planet, however, many are fighting back with innovation, by making cool products from recycled plastic! Bywaters · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Ocean skin’s role in ocean carbon uptake revealed A study has found that the ocean skin, a thin upper ocean layer, significantly impacts ocean carbon uptake, affecting the global ocean carbon sink. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Alupro launches new consumer campaign, #FoilFriday As part of an continued drive to increase aluminium recycling rates within the UK, Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, #FoilFriday. Running between July and December, the programme will see householders targeted with a series of digital media assets in a bid to increase aluminium foil recycling and reduce contamination. Run in partnership […] Alupro · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news If the Government are serious about delivering energy security while reaching net zero, they should be accelerating the cheapest forms of energy REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Recycling alone won’t solve the plastic pollution crisis, says ISB Global Recycling is not enough by itself to solve the global plastic pollution crisis and governments, businesses and consumers themselves must change how they use and dispose of plastic, according to CHRIS WILLIAMS, founder and CEO of ISB Global, the UK-based software and solutions provider for the global waste management and recycling sector. In this featured post,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Staff shortages force collection suspension in North East Lincolnshire North East Lincolnshire council has announced a temporary suspension of recycling bin collections for a two-week period starting from today (31 July), “to help with a current backlog of collections”. According to the council, the waste service started experiencing delays in the last few weeks due to “staffing issues” and some streets are experiencing delays … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news New North Sea licences are ‘cynical political ploy’ – Greenpeace comment If Sunak were serious about boosting our energy security while keeping energy bills down, he’d remove the absurd barriers holding back cheap, homegrown renewables and launch a nationwide insulation programme to tackle energy waste in our homes Greenpeace UK · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Circularity Scotland’s administrators note £86m deficiency The administrator appointed at Circularity Scotland, the scheme administrator for Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), has found that the company owes more than £86 million. The figure was revealed in a ‘statement of affairs’ published by the administrator, Interpath Advisory, on Friday (28 July). Biffa Waste Services is owed the bulk of this, with the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Biogas trade association dismayed at Rishi Sunak’s support of Oil & Gas in Scotland Biogas trade association dismayed at Rishi Sunak’s support of Oil & Gas in Scotland The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) reacted with dismay at the UK Government’s announcement of new licences being granted for oil and gas exploration in Scotland and the North East of England. Charlotte Morton OBE, ADBA Chief Executive, said: “What… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news We help everyone enjoy amazing technology - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 31 Jul 2023 Industry news Berlin’s net-zero neighborhood and the Royal Mint’s renewables hub: 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, a net-zero neighborhood in Germany, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jul 2023 Industry news Winners on receiving their awards at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news JUMPING ON BOARD WITH SAS - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 28 Jul 2023