Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Net zero is the right choice for Britain Ben Pummell, Strategic Communications Principal at the Aldersgate Group, outlines the case for net zero in the wake of the of the Uxbridge by-election. Aldersgate Group · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Ivory Coast - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations end today with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining within the ISA is mounting with more than 20 governments calling for a pause. Greenpeace International Oceans campaigner Louisa […] Greenpeace UK · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Upholstered Domestic Seating From 1st August 2023, if you’re bringing seating with upholstery to a Household Waste Recycling Centre then site staff will direct you to the Upholstered Domestic Seating Container. WHAT? Changes in regulation mean we have to separate items classed as Upholstered Domestic Seating that are brought to a Recycling Centre. These items contain ‘POPs’ (Persistent - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Waste Prevention Programme adds to flurry of Defra policy It has been a busy day on the Defra policy front, with the department publishing its Waste Prevention Programme, which aims to “bring together a range of measures backed by government funding which will help to keep products and materials in circulation for as long as possible”. The publication this morning has arrived on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Voluntary food waste reporting to be ‘explored’ despite 80% backing mandatory Defra has said it will be looking at options to improve the number of businesses reporting food waste through a “voluntary approach”, despite 80% of respondents being in favour of “mandatory reporting”. The approach was unveiled today in response to a consultation Defra ran in 2022 on mandatory food waste reporting by businesses (see letsrecycle.com … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme deferred for a year until October 2025 After consulting with the industry and acknowledging the financial strain on consumers and businesses during the current economic climate, the implementation of new regulations requiring packaging producers to cover recycling costs will be postponed by a year from October 2024 to 2025. The Government will utilise this extra time to collaborate further with the industry... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘Recycling isn’t enough to secure the future of a circular economy’ Raffi Schieir, director at Prevented Ocean Plastic, discusses transforming the recycling industry to develop a circular economy. OPINION: Last month we saw important steps towards the creation of the UN Plastics Treaty, with dozens of stakeholders and delegates from 180 nations coming together in Paris to continue discussions on the agreement, which could come into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra consults on draft EPR plans Defra has today (28 July) launched a 10-week consultation on legislation it has published on extended producer responsibility (EPR). The consultation was published on a busy day for the department, which also saw Defra’s response to mandatory food waste reporting and the its waste prevention programme released. It is seeking views on whether the draft … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news HWRCs allowed to accept waste cable from construction work, Agency says The Environment Agency has updated its guidance on accepting non-WEEE cables at waste sites, clarifying that household waste and recycling centre operators are allowed to accept some of the material. In June, the Agency published a regulatory position statement (RPS) in relation to “non-WEEE waste electrical and telecommunications cable from activities involving construction and demolition, … R… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Government outline reforms to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects In a consultation launched on 25th July, Government outlined plans to bring forward reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consenting progress, outlining the key changes required to create a process that it deems “better, faster, greener, fairer and more resilient” by 2025. Proposals will be implemented in England, Wales, and in a limited… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 28 Jul 2023 Industry news Plastic Overshoot Day: 43% of plastics manufactured this year will end up as pollution Today (Friday 28 July) is Plastic Overshoot Day. This is the point in the year when the amount of plastics produced has officially exceeded the global waste management capacity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS completes largest ever evaporator MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS completes largest ever evaporator At a manufacturing facility outside the Spanish town of Lorquí, a 16m high evaporator has steadily been constructed over the last 12 months. Now complete, the unit, which is the largest evaporation unit ever constructed by HRS Heat Exchangers, will soon be dismantled for transport and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Pilots | Bower & Polytag Polytag has teamed up with the Bower app and Ocado Retail to incentivise recycling by rewarding shoppers with 20p per item recycled from their homes. The Swedish app, recently launched in the UK, uses unique-every-time QR codes provided by Polytag to reduce fraud and offer larger rewards. This partnership encourages more recycling and provides brands with valuable lifecycle data on their packag… Polytag news · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news RECHARGE UK calls for focus on green jobs REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Everything you need to know about recycling batteries and electricals Did you know you could put yourself, our bin crews and recycling centre staff in danger if you dispose of batteries in any of your bins at home? Read on to find out how to dispose of and recycle batteries safely. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (27/07/23) With news on: Vaping body raises concern with Scotish government report; Portsmouth installs clothing banks across city; Tom White introduces visual booking system for skip hire; Canterbury extends customer subscriptions for garden waste collections; and, WRAP supports international plastics pacts. Vaping body raises concern with Scotish government report The UK Vaping Industry Association has … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news ‘Positive signs’ in Q2 packaging data but caution remains In a release which has been somewhat overshadowed by the delay to extended producer responsibility (EPR) payments, the Environment Agency has published interim packaging data for the second quarter of 2022, which shows some positive steps towards targets being hit. The provisional data for the second quarter of the year (April-June) was published earlier this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: The Estée Lauder Companies’ VP for R&D on green chemistry for sustainable beauty edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with the Estee Lauder Companies' VP for research and development in haircare, Christine Hall, in this episode exploring sustainable beauty products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Levenseat aims to have Lathallan site operational this week after fire Levenseat has said it will aim to have its bulky waste recycling facility in Lathallan, Falkirk, operational again by the end of this week, after a small fire broke out at the plant on Tuesday (25 July). The fire service explained that it was called to the scene at approximately 19:40 and were able to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Lincolnshire names Dennis Eagle on £40m RCV framework Lincolnshire county council has named Dennis Eagle as the sole supplier on a £40 million framework to “facilitate procurement” of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the area. The award notice was published last week (21 July) by Lincolnshire county council, the disposal authority for six councils in the area: Boston Borough, City of Lincoln, East … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Morrisons and Podback partner for in-store coffee pod collections Morrison’s has partnered with the coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback, to trial in-store coffee pod recycling points. The initiative will be trialled in 29 stores and allows customers to collect their Podback recycling bags, fill with their used pods, and recycle in a dedicated bin located at the front of store. Customers need to use … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Major UK energy company joins calls for deep sea mining moratorium Ecotricity has become the first UK energy supplier to call for a halt on deep sea mining – joining a growing coalition of big businesses including BMW, Renault and Google as well as 37 financial institutions, over 750 scientists and 21 governments around the world. Paul Sands, Chief Growth Officer at Ecotricity, said: “We’re pleased […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Protesters target Shell HQ as company posts profits of £30K per minute since March A giant spoof advertising billboard was erected by protesters from Greenpeace UK outside Shell’s HQ this morning, calling out the company for posting profits of nearly £4bn ($5.1bn) while devastating wildfires linked to climate change are causing devastation across Southern Europe, North Africa and North America. The billboard, which features an image of a Greek […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Jul 2023 Industry news Move over Muppets – NBF Produces Membership Video with a Twist The National Bed Federation (NBF) has produced an unconventional member testimonial video using puppets to increase awareness and promote the benefits of joining the trade association, which has represented UK and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers for over 110 years. Despite its humorous approach, the three-minute video, featuring the voices of seven NBF-approved manufacturer […] National Bed Federation · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Morrisons launches pilot for in-store coffee pod recycling Morrisons has launched a new pilot in collaboration with Podback to introduce recycling points for coffee machine pods in stores, in a bid to achieve its target of recycling 70% of plastic packaging by 2025. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news “Even if we stop burning fossil fuels today, temperatures will not go down”, report says July 2023 has seen extreme heat events sweeping North America, Europe and China. Researchers point to the need for ending burning fossil fuels and heat action plans across affected cities. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Aluminium packaging recycling soars in Q2, but PRN prices remain high According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes rocketed in Q2. Showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022, this puts the industry firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets. In Q2 2023, 38,829 tonnes of […] Alupro · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Council ordered to pay resident for ‘distress’ from missed collections The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled in favour of a resident in a dispute over recycling collections with Nuneaton & Bedworth borough council. The council has been ordered to send a written apology to the resident, named as Mrs X, and “make a symbolic payment” of £150 in recognition of the “distress … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Britain’s new packaging EPR scheme delayed by a year The UK Government is delaying the introduction of new rules designed to ensure that packaging producers pay towards the recycling of their products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Global paper recyclers report low demand, BIR hears Reporting to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), paper recyclers from across the world have reported low demand, resulting in falling prices and even plant closures in some countries. The industry insights were laid out in the BIR’s recently published quarterly report, featuring updates from Spain, France, Germany, Scandinavia and Turkey as well as North … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news ‘Pool Party at Rishi’s’ sparks law promising upgrades to grid for renewable energy The government has taken the first step to fixing the mess our electricity grid is in, which should help unlock more renewable energy Greenpeace UK · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Britaniacrest and Seneca win £396m West Sussex RDF deal West Sussex county council has awarded awarded an 11 year contract worth up to £396 million to the West Sussex Seneca-Britaniacrest Partnership. The contract encompasses the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of refuse derived fuel (RDF) generated at the county council’s mechanical biological treatment (MBT) facility in Horsham, operated by Biffa. The partnership, which has … R… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news OPINION: Landfill Tax rate change could slow housebuilding further Chris Ellis, operations director at FCC Environment, discusses the impact the landfill tax rate change could have on housebuilding. OPINION: In November 2021, HM Treasury launched a call for evidence seeking views on certain aspects of its Landfill Tax, including the rate that applies to different materials and the circumstances in which exemptions and discounts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Reminder for AD developers – Submit Your Response to DESNZ’s Request for Information on GGR Projects On 26th June, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) unveiled its response to the 2022 consultation on Business Models for Greenhouse Gas Removals. As part of this document, DESNZ has also issued a Request for Information (RFI) from Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) projects interested in potential revenue support through the GGR Business Model… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news From single-use bans to new taxes: How should businesses prepare for the UN’s Plastic Treaty? After heated debates in Paris and ahead of the next round of talks in Nairobi, edie asks the experts how businesses should prepare for the implementation of the world’s first UN-led treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Beyondly welcomes new Commercial Director - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news S. Norton Group makes huge £20m investment in first-of-its-kind shredder facility to drive future growth and boost productivity - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 26 Jul 2023 Industry news Update – Lathallan Facility We would like to thank the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and our team for their efforts and their swift response to controlling the fire resulting in minimal damage. Levenseat · 26 Jul 2023