Recycling news: 2023

Industry news EPR delay will help ‘drive down inflation’, Defra says Defra has looked to clarify why it made the decision to delay payments for extended producer responsibility (EPR) by a year, reasoning that the move forms part of efforts to “reduce inflation”. At 09:00 on 25 July, the department released an update explaining that a “decision has been made” to delay payments from producers to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Extended producer responsibility delayed- reactions Defra’s decision to delay payments for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging to October 2025 has sparked a flurry of responses from the sector. The announcement was first made at 09:00 on 25 July and then first published by letsreycle.com, before the original announcement was pulled. It was later re-published. With views in from across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news City Harvest makes an impact with LEYF nurseries City Harvest free food has been making an impact with LEYF nurseries across London, utilising surplus food to help support children from disadvantaged backgrounds with additional hours at nursery. These children are ineligible for the extra hours simply because their parents are either unemployed or on low incomes. LEYF, alongside City Harvest, is on a mission to provide equal opportunities to … City Harvest London · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Lighting Education Trust focuses on sustainability The Lighting Education Trust has unveiled its updated diploma syllabus for 2023 which will include new content on the circular […] Recolight · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news City of London adopts light pollution initiative The City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee has agreed to adopt a ground-breaking initiative that will require developers […] Recolight · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Trilux unveils luminaire that’s 80% recyclable Trilux has unveiled the E-Line NEXT LED, a luminaire that’s 80 per cent recyclable. The linear LED luminaire – which […] Recolight · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Number of homeless households in temporary accommodation hits record high The number of homeless households stuck in temporary accommodation in England hit a record high earlier this year, according to figures released by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and... Emmaus UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Legal battle over government’s new oil and gas licences begins in High Court Today (Tuesday) Greenpeace and Uplift are in the High Court for the hearing of a Judicial Review challenging the UK government’s reckless decision to greenlight a new oil and gas licensing round, which could see up to 130 licences to explore for new oil and gas handed out. The case comes as parts of the […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra releases formal statement on EPR delays The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has a published a statement about its recent announcement on delays to extended producer responsibility (EPR). At 09:00 this morning, a notice was sent out which said “there’s been a decision to defer extended producer responsibility for packaging fees for one year.” The notice went … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Ongoing blaze from Greece wildfires forces massive Rhodes evacuation Terrifying Greece wildfires continue to ravage the island of Rhodes, forcing thousands of tourists to flee, while suspicions of arson and the heatwave add to the crisis. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news The Netherlands – Working towards a fully circular textiles economy Blayne Shiels, Valpak's International Account Manager summarises the key objectives of the Netherlands Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles Decree and provides an overview of what this means for textiles importers and producers. Valpak · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility in Singapore As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law develops in Singapore, Valpak’s International Compliance Team examines its implementation and some of the challenges the legislation will bring. Valpak · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Statement from Paul Sanderson on EPR delay The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “This further delay to implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility is unbelievable. “We’ve been waiting too long for EPR and Consistency of Collections to be introduced, and we need to get on with it. “Both of these policies have the potential to transform the UK recycling landscape, and… The Recycling Association · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra Announces One-Year Delay to EPR Fees Implementation The post Defra Announces One-Year Delay to EPR Fees Implementation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Indigenous Pacific Leaders call on countries to ban Deep Sea Mining Kingston, Jamaica (July 24, 2023)- Video projections featuring civil society leaders from the Pacific region calling for a halt to deep sea mining were seen throughout the weekend in Mexico City, Mexico, Toronto, Canada, Dover, UK, and Kingston, Jamaica. Greenpeace International created these videos while working with these leaders at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news adidas and Inditex among brands piloting footwear recycling scheme A host of fashion companies, including adidas and Inditex, have launched a new pilot aimed at collecting post-consumer trainers and shoes to ensure they are recycled into new products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news AWM wins £1.5m recycling deal with Bradford Associated Waste Management (AWM) has secured a three-year contract with the City of Bradford district council for the processing of commingled dry mixed recycling, valued at £500,000 a year. AWM, which is owned by Beauparc, will hold the contract for the next three years from 3July 2023 to 2 July 2026. The company runs four sites … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Defra delays EPR fees to October 2025 Defra has this morning (25 July) announced that a “decision has been made” to defer extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees by one year. However, the department said that other timescales “have not changed”, so producers still have to report packaging data for 2023. This means that payments to local authorities, which were due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (25/07/23) With news on: Environment Agency orders farmer to pay £94,000 for illegally tipping waste; Keep Britain Tidy to review Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse; Former PM, Liz Truss visits paper mill in Kings Lynn; J.P Morgan names waste and recycling company in top 200 women-lead businesses in the UK; and, Every Can Counts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news Greenpeace is suing the UK government over its unlawful oil and gas decision While fires rage across Europe, Greenpeace lawyers are in court today to sue the UK government over their decision to greenlight a new oil and gas licensing round Greenpeace UK · 25 Jul 2023 Industry news RWM 13-14 September 2023 Meet us at RWM 2023 NEC, UK Meet the Recycleye team at RWM this year, now part of the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. Click here to make an appointment to meet us at the Recycleye stand R-M182 in Hall 18.... Recycleye news · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ACE UK PRESS RELEASE: DDRS Alliance launches GB’s first carton DDRS trial, using new technologies and approaches to make recycling easier and more rewarding The DDRS Alliance, with the support of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, Welsh Government, WRAP Cymru, Powys County Council, a range of local retailers, and ACE UK member Tetra Pak, has launched the UK’s first digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) for drink cartons. Based in Brecon, South Wales, the Scan|Recycle|Reward… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Vale of Glamorgan handed HSE improvement notices for new transfer station The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued Vale of Glamorgan council with two improvement notices in relation to its waste transfer station in Barry. The in-house facility was opened on the Atlantic Trading Estate (below) earlier this year as part of the council’s plans to have greater control over where waste ends up. After … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news RETAINING RECYCLING STANDARD, PAS 402, FOR THE NINTH YEAR RUNNING The post RETAINING RECYCLING STANDARD, PAS 402, FOR THE NINTH YEAR RUNNING appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ACE PRESS RELEASE: Introduction of dedicated beverage carton sorting in Ireland The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment – ACE Ireland has announced a new partnership with leading waste management provider Panda aimed at significantly improving the recycling process of cartons placed on the Irish market. As part of the collaboration, ACE Ireland funded the installation of state-of-the-art robotic sorting technology at Panda’s materials recovery… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news How can retailers improve their sustainability amid a cost-of-living crisis? The post How can retailers improve their sustainability amid a cost-of-living crisis? appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Is vaping bad for the environment? Can vapes be recycled? What’s the problem with single-use vapes? Here’s what you need to know. Greenpeace UK · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news The new Manchester city centre bins where you vote with your litter In Manchester city centre, innovative ‘ballot bins’ have been set up to give people a unique way to express their opinions on various topics. These bins, called ‘Big Ballot Bins’, allow people to cast their vote by disposing of their litter in the designated bins. The subjects up for vote include preferences between Liam and... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Report: Clothes donated to high street recycling schemes shredded and burned Clothing donated to high-street brands like H&M and Uniqlo for recycling is wasted more often than not, an investigation using Apple AirTag trackers has revealed. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Recyclus says its battery recycling plant has ‘passed inspections’ Recyclus has reported that the commissioning phase of its Lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Wolverhampton is on schedule, after the site “passed its inspections”. The battery recycling facility entered commissioning in June, which will see the facility operate for specific periods while “meticulously monitoring and documenting any emissions”. This will gradually be ramped up until … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Local schoolchildren enjoy free metal recycling workshop Last week, pupils from Stilton Primary School in Peterborough learned all about the benefits of recycling metal packaging at a special workshop. Hosted by Eleanor Shorland from Tata Steel, the session explored the recycling process and gave practical advice about how best to separate packaging at the kerbside. In total, more than 90 schoolchildren attended […] Alupro · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news ADBA Food Waste Working Group site visits for Local Authorities have been a major success Over the summer, the ADBA Food Waste working group has hosted seven site visits to AD plants for local authorities across England, attracting 71 representatives from 42 different local councils. In light of the anticipated announcement on separate food waste collections, the ADBA Food Waste Working Group planned a series of informative events for… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news UK, Norway, Mexico fail to advance deep sea mining as opposition mounts Kingston, Jamaica, 24 July 2023 – Talks about deep sea mining and the impacts this destructive industry would have on the ocean resume today at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly. Governments negotiated for most of Friday behind closed doors. Despite growing calls for a moratorium based on overwhelming scientific evidence, Norway, Mexico and other […] Greenpeace UK · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Agency provisionally backs Viridor’s bid to expand Beddington EfW The Environment Agency has said it is “minded to grant” Viridor’s bid to increase the capacity of its Beddington energy from waste (EfW) by more than 35,000 tonnes. The regulator launched a consultation on its draft decision on Friday (20 July). If approved the capacity of the facility will increase from 347,422 tonnes to 382,286 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news Government ranks packaging reforms as ‘unachievable’ by 2027 The delivery of Defra’s collection and packaging reforms by 2027 has been ranked as ‘red’ in a government report, which means the “successful delivery appears to be unachievable”. The position reflects the government’s position as of 31 March and has been revealed the 2023 Project Delivery Confidence report published last week (20 July), compiled by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2023 Industry news IAG invests in sustainable aviation fuel firm International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, has announced it has invested in the “cleantech” company Nova Pangaea Technologies as part of efforts to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Teesside-based Nova Pangaea Technologies is the company behind a technology which it says can convert non-food agricultural waste and wood residues into a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2023 Industry news Careers at Too Good To Go | Fight Food Waste | Open Positions - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 23 Jul 2023 Industry news Is the cost crisis really hampering green business spending? 86% of global organisations plan to boost their investments in sustainability initiatives within the next year, amid the prevailing financial crisis, according to the new iteration of Honeywell's Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI), edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Jul 2023 Industry news ‘Artificial intelligence will not replace you, a person using it will’ SPECIAL REPORT: In this special report, waste software company Tegos, examines the role of AI in the recycling and waste sector. We’ve been conscious of the existence of Artificial Intelligence for many years, but until recently, it was not something we would overtly experience in our daily lives. However, barely a day now goes by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2023