Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Defra ‘open’ to increasing wood packaging targets The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has said it has received a response from the environment minister, Rebecca Pow, saying she is “open” to increasing the packaging recycling targets for waste wood. In 2020, the packaging waste recycling targets for businesses for 2021 and 2022 confirmed that wood packaging targets will drop from 48% in 2020 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Minister ‘open to increasing wood packaging targets’ Resources and waste minister Rebecca Pow has said that she is open to increasing packaging recycling targets for waste wood following a call led by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Study finds combined ship emissions endanger marine environment A study on the cumulative emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances from ships reveals that ship emissions drastically threaten the marine environment. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Greenpeace collaborates on star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Don’t Stop with Steve McQueen, Will Poulter, Fraser T Smith, Lammas Park & more Greenpeace today unveils a star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic single Don’t Stop aiming to inspire a new generation of climate activists. Greenpeace UK · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Comedian Maisie Adam to Compere Bed Show Dinner and Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced Yorkshire-born comedian Maisie Adam as the host of its Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 26 September. Maisie will host the 13th Gala Dinner, welcome and entertain the 500 guests, and present the 2023 Bed Industry Awards, sponsored by The Vita Group, on the first evening of the […] National Bed Federation · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Perth awards £50m EfW deal to Paprec Perth & Kinross council has awarded a 10-year contract worth £50 million to Paprec Energies Binn Ltd for treatment of around 40,000 tonnes a year of residual waste. Paprec Energies Binn Ltd is a new company incorporated in November 2022 to develop the £90 million facility at the Binn Eco Park in Glenfarg, which will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Cory’s revenue boosted by energy prices and 4.7% gate fee rise Cory has published its annual report for 2022 which shows that its revenues grew by 32% to £182.8m and tonnages diverted from landfill have also risen to 969,000 tonnes. The increased revenue comes from a £21.7m boost from the McGrath acquisition at the start of 2022. Like-for-like revenue is up 15% to £161.1m “due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news HW Martin retains £78m Durham HWRC deal HW Martin has retained the contract to manage Durham county council’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) until 2032, in a nine-year deal valued at £78 million. H.W Martin Waste was founded over 40 years ago and has 17 sites across the UK, from Devon to North Lanarkshire. According to a tender notice published on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Ecosurety funded Refill Return Cup Scheme launches in Bristol - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Strategic review of Kotsovolos - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 16 Jun 2023 Industry news Don’t Stop the music – the sounds of social justice movements The remake of Fleetwood Mac's classic song Don’t Stop is a call to keep fighting against the polluting companies causing climate change. Why? Because music has fuelled movements for decades. Here are the soundtracks to the world’s biggest fights for justice. Greenpeace UK · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Don’t Stop thinking about tomorrow: the classic song reimagined for a new generation Greenpeace has joined up with some of the best in music and film to remake Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Don’t Stop Greenpeace UK · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Aldi becomes latest retailer to seek more recycling information Aldi is intensifying its environmental initiatives by focusing on acquiring more detailed recycling information, a move that underscores its commitment to sustainability. This effort aims to refine the retailer's packaging strategies and contribute significantly to broader ecological objectives, demonstrating Aldi’s proactive approach in promoting responsible recycling practices among its consu… Polytag news · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Circularity Scotland facing uncertain future Circularity Scotland – the organisation set up to run Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – could collapse after the scheme administrator said it had to send staff home last week and it is unsure if they will be paid. Circularity Scotland, which is industry led and funded, was set up to be the scheme administrator … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day In support of World Refill Day on 16th June, RECOUP, a charity focused on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, has released a new case study exploring the rise of refill products and their packaging. While bulk refill purchases have traditionally been used for commercial purposes, the growing concern over the environmental impact of packaging has... Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news REA responds to the BBC’s latest Panorama on Electric Vehicles REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Otter-ly wonderful news for Bristol’s recycling on the go Bristol’s Binning with a new campaign to stop litter reaching our river. Interactive bins, chances to win when you bin, and a huge wave made of litter floating in the harbour are all part of this massive and colourful campaign. Bristol Waste Company · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project Nominated for UK Green Business Award The BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project has been selected as a finalist in the Circular Economy Project of the Year category of the UK Green Business Awards 2023. This project, which has been running since October 2022, means that wood waste produced by Eastenders when sets are upgraded or storylines come [...] Community Wood Recycling · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day The post RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Valpak report details textile recycling potential Valpak has compiled a report analysing six unnamed clothing retailers to “provide an analysis of recycling potential” in the UK. The report, From Waste to Worth, analysed data from six UK retailers as well and various brands, recyclers and sorters. It found that of the 1.9 million tonnes analysed in the report, 46% “was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Worn Again Technologies draws closer to full textile circularity Worn Again Technologies is helping to evolve the supply chain of feedstocks needed for the development of a global, circular and more sustainable textile industry by participating in an innovative end-of-use material sorting initiative. Worn Again Technologies news · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Food producers and retailers seek delay for (EPR) recycling reforms Several retailers and food manufacturers in the UK are requesting for a delay in the Government’s recycling reforms set to take effect next year. According to The Guardian, bosses have used the recent Downing Street crisis talks to ask ministers to pause the launch of the UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. Starting in... Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Yes Recycling creditors ‘owed £9m’ as sale collapses A progress report published yesterday (14 June) by the administrators of Yes Recycling has shown the company is estimated to owe £9 million to unsecured creditors. However, the administrators appointed at Yes Recycling, Grant Thornton, explained that a sale of the company’s assets is “still possible” despite the process falling through recently. The sale of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news City to Sea and Ecosurety launch coffee cup return system Bristol-based environmental group City to Sea has said its reusable coffee cup scheme will launch tomorrow (16 June) in partnership with compliance scheme Ecosurety. The initiative, titled Refill Return Cup, will see Bristolians able to pick up and drop off a reusable coffee cup at any of the ten participating coffee shops. Some of these … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Welcome to Witzenhausen Paper Mill - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Tonbridge and Malling records drop in waste volumes as recycling rises Volumes of residual waste collected from the kerbside in Tonbridge and Malling fell by 6% in the six months between April to December 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. And, recycling rates in the area have risen to 49.36% from 45.6%, missed collections have fallen by 12% and complaints are down 48%, as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news News in brief (14/06/2023) With news on: Valpak and Bower collaborate on recycling reward app ; Staffordshire’s recycling centres celebrate ‘major success’ ; and, Veolia and Merseyside grant £165,000 to community groups. Valpak and Bower collaborate on recycling reward app Valpak has partnered with the Scandinavian company Bower to launch a ‘reward app’ in the hopes of “driving recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Shrewsbury Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 15 Jun 2023 Industry news Are you prepared for upcoming Phase 3 ESOS changes? Ian Guest, Valpak Environmental Compliance Consultant outlines the proposed changes to the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how these will affect Phase 3 and Phase 4 compliance requirements. Valpak · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news Fourth man sentenced for Skegness ‘illegal waste site’ The Environment Agency has announced that a fourth man has been sentenced for his role in the operation of an illegal waste site in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The regulator said yesterday (13 June) that Michael Todd was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours of unpaid work. He … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news CANtastic Recipes for Healthy Eating Week Winners of CANtastic Recipe Competition announced Three winners for the CANtastic recipe competition launched jointly by Canned Food UK and the British Nutrition Foundation have been announced today, 14 June […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 4 weeks away! The post RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 4 weeks away! appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news OPINION: Putting reuse and repair at the forefront of the circular economy In this opinion piece, Sarah Ottaway, sustainability and social value lead at Suez, explains why putting reuse and repair at the forefront of the circular economy is key to achieving net zero targets. OPINION: Shifting towards a circular economy is undeniably key to the future health and growth of our planet. As it stands, we … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news South London councils report ‘lowest levels of residual waste since 2010’ A report to go before the South London Waste Partnership tomorrow (15 June) has shown that residual waste volumes in the area are at their lowest level since reporting began in 2010. The report shows that between April 2022- March 2023 the four boroughs which make up the partnership delivered 195,239 tonnes of residual waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news Scottish government introduces Circular Economy Bill ’empowering’ councils The Scottish government has published its Circular Economy Bill, requiring Scottish ministers to introduce measures to help reduce waste and increase recycling. The bill was introduced yesterday (13 June) and will give ministers powers to set out rules to create a circular economy, including the banning of the disposal of unsold goods to “prevent good … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news Where are we with ELM? Alice Groom, Head of Sustainable Land Policy at RSPB provides a snapshot on the current approach to domestic agricultural policy. Aldersgate Group · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news MPE Environment Working Group meeting minutes, 26 May 2023 The post MPE Environment Working Group meeting minutes, 26 May 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news GMB and Serco clash over ‘reckless driving around picket lines’ The GMB Union has accused Serco management of “driving aggressively” around refuse crews on the picket line in Sandwell, as strike action in the area continues. On 2 June, the workers represented by the GMB Union announced the strike action, which covers those working on street cleansing, waste collections, HWRCs sites and the transfer station. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news Wales ‘intent’ on including glass in DRS The Welsh government has said it “intends to bring forward” a deposit return scheme (DRS) which includes glass, despite Westminster blocking the inclusion of the material in Scotland. Scotland had planned to have a DRS which includes glass operational next year but pushed its system back to October 2025, in line with the rest of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2023 Industry news New progress made in recovering graphite from old electric vehicle batteries for reuse in new EV battery anodes, embracing a circular economy and building a sustainable automotive future Testing of our recycled graphite by a European battery anode manufacturer has shown a good match to primary graphite in areas of purity and physio-chemical characteristics. The new results show promising potential for further optimizing the recovery of graphite and combining synthetic and natural graphite in new anodes, lowering costs and providing a domestic and [...] Altilium news · 14 Jun 2023