Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Coca-Cola México: Refrescando al mundo entero - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 5 Jul 2023 Industry news Rodanto Ltd: finding a home for fresh produce with City Harvest City Harvest works with fresh produce partners like Rodanto Ltd to rapidly rescue short-dated, fresh produce to feed those in need. We speak to Rodanto Technical Manager, Yani, about the benefits of redistributing surplus with City Harvest. City Harvest London · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Record amount of waste wood processed in 2022 The UK achieved a new record volume of waste wood processing in 2022, continuing the upward trend. Based on the annual statistics of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), the amount of waste wood processed in the country has increased from 4.17 million tonnes in 2021 to 4.31 million tonnes last year. The total amount of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news PAC urges the government to publish unified decarbonisation strategy On 21 June 2023, the Public Accounts Committee published its report to the government following the stakeholder call for evidence ended on 13 March. Key point: The committee pushes the government to publish an overarching and coherent delivery strategy for the scattered decarbonisation plans. The recent call for evidence from the PAC seek views from… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news The threat of deep sea mining’s ‘two year rule’ July 9th 2023 is a turning point for the deep sea mining industry but also for everyone opposing this new extractive industry. We need to get ready to reinforce the resistance. Greenpeace UK · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Beyond recycling: Is ‘deplastification’ the next step for businesses? A new report has warned that many businesses are utilising “avoidance strategies” that fail to reduce plastic usage and has urged brands to focus on “deplasticification” to create more circular business models. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news SMT GB raise over £8K in Army charity endurance challenge Twelve staff from SMT GB embarked on a team-building day with a difference when they completed the most demanding endurance challenge in Scotland, raising almost £8K for the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. The ‘SMT Yompers’ team recently took part in the Cateran Yomp, which challenges teams of soldiers, veterans and civilians to walk 22, 36... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news THE GROUNDWORK SHOP - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Grundon rolls out RCVs ‘powered by customer waste’ Grundon Waste Management has rolled out a fleet of electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), which run off electricity derived directly from customer waste. Operating from its Colnbrook base in Berkshire, the first new RCV is now actively serving customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. The waste it gathers is transported to the company’s Lakeside … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Shred Station beat Biffa to win 2023 Waste World Cup A team from secure shredding company Shred Station has won the 2023 Waste World Cup, after a 4-0 victory over a side representing Biffa. A selection of photos can be found below, with a link to the full picture set at the bottom of the page. Organised by letsrecycle.com and celebrating its 20th edition, the six-a-side tournament … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news EIPA / TR meeting minutes, 9 March 2023 The post EIPA / TR meeting minutes, 9 March 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news It’s time for manufacturers to embrace visibility and circularity David Pownall, VP Services at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland explores the two key steps manufacturers can take to improve approaches to sustainability. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Company fined for not having permit to remove waste from acquired site A Scunthorpe-based company has been fined more than £25,000, and ordered to pay £17,000 in costs, for failing to get an environmental permit before removing waste from a site it acquired. The company director, Matthew Berry was also fined £3,330 and ordered to pay £2,000 after pleading guilty to operating a site without a permit. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news ETS expansion ‘most significant intervention’ in a generation The UK Government’s decision yesterday (3 July) to expand the emissions trading scheme to include energy from waste facilities has been branded “the most significant regulatory intervention to the UK waste industry in a generation” by the Environmental Services Association. While the exact details of how the tax will be calculated “are still to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Mura Welcomes Aaron Doughty as Global Head of Commercial Products The post Mura Welcomes Aaron Doughty as Global Head of Commercial Products appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Grundon unveils electric waste vehicles powered by customer waste The post Grundon unveils electric waste vehicles powered by customer waste appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news EMR Netherlands introduces first all-electric truck to key Amsterdam transport route - EMR Group EMR Metal Recycling news · 4 Jul 2023 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2023 is just Two Months Away! Dates for 2023: Sept 4th-8th Zero Waste Week is almost here … As announced last year, owing to an unexpected health diagnosis, things are changing for Zero Waste Week. But that’s exciting too, as it means the week has grown up and finally flies the nest – just as my daughter did at the… Zero Waste Week · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news enfinium statement in response to the government’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) announcement enfinium's response to UK government's recent ETS announcement enfinium · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news the fruit and vegetables Archives - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news News in brief (03/07/23) With news on: Aberdeen council to consider banning disposal vapes; ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Ward joins forces with Andusia; Ecoveritas urges UK Government to ‘maintain momentum’ on waste reforms; and, Powys to roll out digital DRS trial. Aberdeen council to consider banning disposal vapes Aberdeenshire Council has announced it is backing a potential prohibition on single-use disposable vapes in … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news IVECO claim Guinness World Record for heaviest weight towed by electric van The IVECO eDaily is known for its class-leading 3.5-tonne towing capacity and truck-based solid chassis, with the van’s robust engineering now cementing its place in the history books with an official Guinness World Record. Towing an incredible 153.58 tonnes, this standard production electric vehicle is now globally recognised for its extensive capabilities. This achievement surpasses... The po… Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Biogas association comments on UK Governments’ response to UK Emissions Trade Scheme consultation The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has reacted to the publication, today, of the outcome of the Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation launched in March 2022 by the UK-ETS Authority made up of DESNZ, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government, and DAERA of Northern Ireland. Chris Huhne, Chairman of ADBA and former… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news OPRL’s consumer research shows support for recycling The most recent survey of 5,010 people across the UK, carried out earlier this year, shows that despite the cost-of-living crisis, recycling is still important for consumers. However, over half of respondents said they cannot always understand whether or not packaging can be recycled. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Global fluorescent lamp ban edges closer A worldwide elimination of mercury-containing lamps such as fluorescent moved closer after Africa threw its weight behind a ban. The […] Recolight · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Artelea is first Zumtobel’s first luminaire to be Cradle-to-Cradle certified Zumtobel’s first luminaire to be Cradle-to-Cradle certified is a new plug-and-play freestanding luminaire called Artelea. The company says that all […] Recolight · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news 20,000 luminaires are reused at training institute Some 20,000 luminaires have been reused in a major upgrade of the lighting at a professional training institute. Barcelona-based Lamp […] Recolight · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news The Recycling Association: NAO report shows need to kick on with EPR and Consistency and ditch DRS The Recycling Association has said that the National Audit Office (NAO) report on resources and waste reforms shows that Defra needs to get on with implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Consistency of Collection. But The Recycling Association believes that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) should be abandoned in its current guise to get on... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Giant kites could tow ships across ocean and reduce carbon emissions French company Airseas has introduced an innovative solution to reduce fuel consumption and reuduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news M&S partners with eBay and Oxfam for pre-loved kids’ clothes scheme Marks & Spencer (M&S) is launching a version of its long-standing ‘Shwopping’ scheme, which enables the reuse of pre-owned clothing, for childrens’ school uniforms. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news How to improve hazardous waste management: Protect the environment and public health The post How to improve hazardous waste management: Protect the environment and public health appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Tameside scraps food waste caddy liners Greater Manchester-based Tameside metropolitan borough council will no longer be providing free caddy liners for food recycling bins as part of efforts to reduce waste and save costs. The council still wants to “strongly encourage households” to recycle food waste but it believes it is not necessary to use caddy liners as recycling food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Judges Announced for NBF’s Bed Manufacturer and Supplier Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed its judges for the five 2023 Bed Industry Awards for the manufacturer and component supplier categories. An independent panel of 11 judges, including five new judges from across the industry, will decide which NBF manufacturer and supplier members will be crowned winners at the Bed Show gala dinner […] National Bed Federation · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news EfW inclusion in ETS marks significant policy intervention for the recycling and waste sector ESA supports the Government’s proposal to extend carbon pricing to Energy from Waste by 2028 The UK Government has today published its response to a Call for Evidence over Developing […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Ward Partners with EfW Specialist Andusia and Invests in Net Zero Push Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management firm, Ward, has signed a new partnership with recovered fuel specialist Andusia that will see... Ward Recycling · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news EfW to be included in emissions trading scheme from 2028 The government has this morning published its response to a consultation it ran last year on developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), confirming that “energy from waste and incineration plants” will be included from 2028. The response will be significant for EfW plant operators, as it could end up costing the sector up to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news POWERDAY ANNUAL TITRA CLEAR-UP The post POWERDAY ANNUAL TITRA CLEAR-UP appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Suspended sentence after £125,000 taxpayer bill at ‘illegal’ site The Environment Agency has announced that an East Yorkshire man received a suspended sentence and was ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation and costs, after illegally storing hazardous waste and running an illegal waste site in Aldbrough, near Hull. According to the statement, Stephen Coates, 58, appeared at Hull Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 29 June … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news Industry backs NAO report criticising slow pace of waste reforms Some of the largest recycling and waste management companies have agreed with the criticism aimed at the government by the National Audit Office (NAO) in its ‘value for money’ report on the Resources and Waste Strategy. The independent public spending watchdog issued a report on Friday (30 June) warning of a high risk that Defra … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2023 Industry news UKGBC welcomes Smith Mordak as Chief Executive - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 3 Jul 2023