Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Gasification tech firm given £4m government grant for carbon capture Wales-based gasification technology company Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS) has been awarded nearly £4 million in government funding to “test a method of capturing carbon from its process”. The Deeside-based firm explained in a statement that it was awarded £3,979,113 from the Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Innovation Programme, run by the Department for Energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2023 Industry news Spain doubles 2030 targets for biogas and green hydrogen - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 28 Jun 2023 Industry news New report reveals environmental impact of Londoners’ fashion habits - ReLondon ReLondon · 28 Jun 2023 Industry news Climate Committee again warns about EfW emissions A report this morning from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has shown that emissions from the waste sector “remained stable” in 2021, when compared with 2020, but warns about rising emissions from energy from waste (EfW) plants. The CCC’S annual report to parliament states that landfill emissions reduced by 5% between 2020 and 2021, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news NRW set to implement new environmental regulatory charging scheme A new charging scheme for some of Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) permitting services will be implemented from 1st July. NRW consulted on its plans to update the charges for some of its permits and licences in October last year. It proposed to make changes to a number of charging schemes associated with applications for new and amended... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news What is a B2B waste management solution? The Furniture Recycling Group · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news EU consults on waste regs The European Commission has launched a consultation on the Directive on waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including lighting […] Recolight · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Signify to power its operations with wind power Signify, the industry’s biggest lighting company, has signed a deal to power its operations with wind power. The company teamed […] Recolight · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news LightGraphix publishes TM65, TM66 for its top products UK lighting manufacturer LightGraphix has published TM65 and TM66 assessments and ratings for its 20 top-selling products. TM65, or Technical […] Recolight · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Researchers calculate the entire carbon sequestration of the California current Researchers aim to quantify carbon sequestration when looking at the California Current ecosystem, analysing the impacts of the biological pump and algal sinking. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news DESNZ publishes its response to the 2022 consultation on Greenhouse Gas Removal The Government on 26 June published the much-anticipated outcome of the last year’s consultation on Business Models for Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR). Key points are: The government is exploring the integration of GGRs into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and considering opportunities in Voluntary Carbon Markets and international carbon trading. MRV standards will be… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news London ‘consumption-based emissions’ fall 49% in two decades A report by London Councils, ReLondon and the Greater London Assembly (GLA) has shown that consumption-based emissions have nearly halved in two decades but there is still “more to do” to reach net-zero. Consumption-based emissions are calculated by allocating emissions to the final consumers in each country, and can illuminate the emissions associated with goods … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Local authority news round-up (27/06/23) With news on: Northamptonshire council urges residents to help tackle contamination; Luton opens reuse pop-up shop; Warwickshire introduce same day booking slots; and, Wandsworth swaps diesel for vegetable oil RCVs. Northamptonshire launches contamination comms campaign West Northamptonshire council has launched an educational campaign to promote “proper waste and recycling practices” among hou… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Latest study unveils the secrets of the megalodon shark A new analysis of ancient sea species reveals that the megalodon, the largest marine predator which existed 3.6 million years ago, possessed warm-blooded qualities. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news From biodegradable bags to carbon capture: Bupa funds 18 sustainability-focussed startups Bupa has selected 18 startups to fund under its eco-Disruptive scheme, which exists to support technologies that can make the healthcare sector more efficient and sustainable. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Serco fined £240,000 after fatal crash Serco has been fined £240,000 after a man was killed when the lorry he was a passenger in crashed into litter picking vans blocking a lane of a dual carriageway in Norfolk. In addition to fine, Serco Limited, with head offices based at Bartley Wood Business Park, Hampshire, was also ordered to pay costs of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news LGBTQ+ and homelessness Throughout June, Pride Month has been celebrated across the UK. However, it is also important to recognise the challenges that LGBTQ+ people continue to face, particularly in relation to homelessness.... Emmaus UK · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Polytag and Biffa partner for Recoup’s ‘Bottle to Bottle’ project Polytag and Biffa have collaborated with Ocado, Co-op and Aldi to help “provide insights into the lifecycle of packaging”. The businesses have come together for Recoup’s “Bottle to Bottle” project, which spans over 26 weeks. This project involves the participation of label printer Interket UK, as well as the UK’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Salvation Army unveils plans for ‘world first’ polyester recycling plant The trading arm of the Salvation Army has unveiled plans for a “commercial-scale post-consumer” polyester recycling plant to be installed at its sorting facility in Kettering in September 2023. Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has claimed it had successfully recycled polyester textiles back into raw material in partnership with corporate wear producer Project Plan … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news NBF Announces Judges for 2023 Bed Industry Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the first line-up of judges for the five retailer categories for the 2023 Bed Industry Awards. A panel of six of the biggest and brightest names in the furniture and creative industries will decide who will be crowned winners at the NBF Bed Show gala dinner and awards […] National Bed Federation · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news EVs cause twice the road damage of petrol vehicles, study reveals - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Notpla take to the BRIT awards - Notpla Notpla news · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Report - London’s fashion footprint: An analysis of material flows, consumption-based emissions, and levers for climate action - ReLondon ReLondon · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Notpla take to the BRIT awards - Notpla Notpla news · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Whiskey firms pay out nearly £35k over river pollution incidents - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 27 Jun 2023 Industry news Winners announced at British Renewable Energy Awards 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Stolen textile bank recovered with tracking technology The Textile Recycling Association has welcomed the use of sensor tracking technology that recently helped recover a stolen clothes bank in London. Barking-based Lontex Exports had installed tracking technology from Norwegian technology company Reen CMS at the end of April. This meant that when one of its banks were stolen shortly after, the company was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Agency consults on permit for Coventry’s in-house MRF Coventry district council has applied to the Environment Agency for a permit for its in-house automated materials recycling facility (MRF). The project to build and operate the new facility is being overseen by Sherbourne Recycling Ltd, a company which has been established by and is wholly owned by eight partner councils. Construction of the MRF … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Business & Commercial Waste Wellingborough - Cawleys Cawleys · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Business & Commercial Waste Luton - Cawleys Cawleys · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Urban heat disparities: Exploring inequality and environmental impact The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied US cities, uncovering urban heat disparities in air temperature variations among demographic groups, particularly between Black and white residents. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Separate paper collections ‘not sustainable’ due to falling volumes The South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership has said it will “consider alternative collection models” when its sorting contract is renewed in 2025, as the separate collection of paper is “not sustainable in the longer term”. The partnership manages waste and recycling for Sunderland, South Tyneside, and Gateshead councils. Each collects paper separately from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Council hails success of ‘manned recycling stations’ at events Ards and North Down borough council has said its newly implemented manned recycling stations at council-run events have delivered recycling rates of 98.4%. The Northern Irish council trialled the scheme at the Sea Bangor Festival, which took place over 3-4 June. More than four tonnes of waste was collected at the supervised recycling point put … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news News in brief (26/06/23) With news on: Blaby refuse workers announce strike; NRG and Urbaser strike deal; Palatine acquires Roydon Recycling; and, report details climate impact of packaging. NRG Riverside secures eight-year contract-hire agreement with Urbaser Urbaser has awarded NRG Riverside an eight-year contract for the supply of refuse collection vehicles for its deals with Tonbridge and Malling and … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news M&S partners with interactive investor on first-of-its-kind pilot project enabling direct access to nominee shareholders - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 26 Jun 2023 Industry news Liquid Waste and Tankers - Cawleys Cawleys · 25 Jun 2023 Industry news All Indonesia Articles - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Meet María, Plastic Energy Process Engineer In Seville The post Meet María, Plastic Energy Process Engineer In Seville appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news Low waste picnic ideas The post Low waste picnic ideas appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 23 Jun 2023 Industry news WasteAid launches project to boost plastic recycling in The Gambia A new plastic recycling initiative that aims to empower young and vulnerable people in The Gambia has been launched by WasteAid. The project, which is funded by the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund (NREF), will see the charity partner with recycling company, Plastics Recycling Gambia, which was launched by young Gambian entrepreneur, Alieu Sowe; three communities; […] WasteAid · 23 Jun 2023