Recycling news: 2023

Industry news News in brief (06/06/23) With news on: Veolia continuing partnership with Nottingham county council; Sandwell refuse workers continue strike action; BMRA encourages people to recycle more metal for World Environment Day; and, Newport city council launching new bin collection scheme Veolia continues Nottinghamshire orchard scheme Veolia is aiming to increase participation in its scheme with Nottinghamshire county counci… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Registration open for RWM Expo 2023 Registration is now open for the RWM Expo, which is set to take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 13-14 September. This year will see RWM become part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, forming the UK’s largest event dedicated to the environmental services industries, with more than 12,000 visitors expected over the two … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Councils issue fly-tipping fines for incidents near recycling sites Two UK councils have each issued £400 fines to residents for fly-tipping incidents near recycling sites. Derbyshire and Powys councils announced the separate fines over the last week over the incidents involving trade waste at a household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) and cardboard at bring-back sites. Derbyshire In Derbyshire, the county council issued a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Bike Reuse Survey Report 2023 Circular Communities Scotland Affordable Access to Bikes Project Survey Report Aril 2023. Circular Communities Scotland · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Our history - AG Barr A.G. Barr media news · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Our business - AG Barr A.G. Barr media news · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Why investing in innovation will be vital to achieving a circular economy Craig Twyford, Head of CCEP Ventures looks at how innovation can help businesses meet their recycling goals while reducing demand for virgin materials on the road to creating a circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Altilium commences economic recycling of old LFP batteries for a sustainable and low carbon mobility future The use of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) in EV batteries has historically been favoured by Chinese manufacturers, but other OEMs have started to use LFP which is expected to take up 40% of the global battery market by 2030. LFP batteries are cobalt and nickel free, resulting in cheaper manufacturing costs. LFP batteries contain critical [...] Altilium news · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news M a rk s a n d S p e n c e r G ro u p p lc A n n u a l R e p o rt & F in a n c ia l S ta te m e n ts 2 0 2 3 Marks and Spe - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Marks and Spencer Group plc Sustainability Report 2023 - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news A Search Engine for Japanese Retail | Ocado Group - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Ministers stand by call to block glass from Scotland’s DRS The Scottish government’s cabinet will meet later to discuss the future of the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS), after Westminster insisted that the scheme can only go ahead with glass excluded. The Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, wrote to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over the weekend (3 June) urging him to revoke the government’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jun 2023 Industry news Greene King Pubs Allergy Menu Online - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Using apps to dispose of waste: know the risks Apps offering waste disposal services are a new and emerging risk – make sure you know your duty of care obligations. The Environment Agency (EA) warned today (5th June) of the risk of employing a rogue trader when using apps to organise for someone to take away your rubbish. Businesses which carry, broker and deal... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Circular Lighting Live 2023: Programme unveiled The provisional programme for this September’s Circular Lighting Live 2023 conference and exhibition has been unveiled by the organisers Recolight. […] Recolight · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news The lights made from waste ash A product designer has created a series of luminaires made from waste coal ash and discarded ceramic. Rosy Napper, a […] Recolight · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news How to tell the mileage of a driver A fast and simple way to check the ‘mileage’ of a LED driver could lead to greater reuse of the […] Recolight · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news End Furniture Poverty: The Extent of Furniture Poverty The report has uncovered that 9% of both adults (4.8m) and children (1.2m) are in furniture poverty, with 9 million items missing nationwide. Reuse Network · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news EA in warning over use of waste collection apps The Environment Agency has today (5 June) warned of the risks of employing a rogue trader when using apps to organise waste collections. According to the regulator’s statement, some apps which charge to advertise waste that needs collecting and transporting for disposal are “running without the proper processes in place”. This includes steps such as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news CPI criticises parts of ‘wishcycling’ coverage The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has criticised parts of the BBC’s coverage of the government’s upcoming ‘wishcycling’ guidance, specifically in relation to pizza boxes and coffee cups. The CPI, a trade association representing the UK’s Paper-based Industries, accused the BBC of not painting “an accurate picture regarding the recyclability of these items”. In a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news 5 top tips to Improve Office Recycling The post 5 top tips to Improve Office Recycling appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news World Environment Day This World Environment Day It’s Time To Think Global, Act Local The scale of the global environmental crisis can often feel overwhelming. That’s why WasteAid’s mantra of think global, act local has never been more needed. By working at a local level, supported by regional, national, and international partners we are delivering sustainable improvements that […] WasteAid · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Responsible Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide Properly managing hazardous waste disposal is crucial for safety. As a trusted provider of expert services, we prioritise safe and responsible waste management practices. Explore our insights on hazardous waste for future guidance. Bywaters · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Asda to move to clear plastic milk caps Asda has announced that its own-brand milk bottle caps will be swapped from coloured to clear, in a move the retailer says will see an additional 268 tonnes of plastic recycled each year. In partnership with the UK’s largest dairy producer Arla, the switch forms part of Asda’s commitment to “reducing landfill waste”. Asda explained … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news World Environment Day’s 50th Anniversary: Are you the solution to plastic pollution? The post World Environment Day’s 50th Anniversary: Are you the solution to plastic pollution? appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news TerraCycle launches new direct-to-consumer bags for hard-to-recycle plastics TerraCycle has launched a new scheme whereby households can send of their hard-to-recycle plastic waste for recycling in one bag. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news ESO’s unveils its plans to expedite the electricity grid connections in UK In a recent press release, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) said “Get on, get back or get out of the energy queue” to the UK’s energy generators, as the ESO introduced additional targeted reforms to further speed up connections to the electricity grid. The ESO plans to prioritise certain projects on the waiting list to… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, CEO of Foundation for Future London, analyses and promotes sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Merseyside to home the UK’s largest waste-washing plant The UK’s largest waste-washing plant is set to open in Merseyside early this summer, revolutionising the region’s recycling capacity for recycled aggregates. The 30-acre site in Kirkby is under the proud ownership of the CCC Group, a local, family-owned waste management company based in Liverpool that offers skip hire, aggregate, muck away, and waste disposal... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Consultation launched on MVV’s Medworth EfW permit The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on MVV’s application for an environmental permit for its 625,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Launched last week (31 May) and running until 28 June 2023, the consultation can take account of issues such as the impact of noise and odours, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Impact Report 2025-26 - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news On World Environment Day: How recycling metal can benefit us all and help reduce plastic pollution Using more recycled metal can massively help to beat plastic pollution, one of the country’s leading recycling associations says today. The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is urging people celebrating World Environment Day to stop and think about the reasons why recycling more metal can make a real difference. James Kelly, the CEO of the... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Richard Strode interview | A second life for drivers? Tridonic is set to be first electronics company to achieve Cradle to Cradle certification for both its LED modules and […] Recolight · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Lidl changes mince packaging to slash plastic Lidl GB is switching its beef mince packaging from rigid plastic trays to vacuum-packed, flexible plastics – despite how unpopular this packaging has proven at Sainsbury’s. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Enovert expands reach with ABC Power Solutions acquisition Landfill site operator Enovert has announced its acquisition of ABC Power Solutions Limited, which it describes as “the UK’s leading gas engine repair and overhaul specialists”. With more than 40 years’ experience in providing site-based landfill gas engine maintenance, Enovert Group said the acquisition of ABC Power Solutions will strengthen the group’s ability to provide … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Tony Hayer, Managing Director at S. Norton Group 2023 - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 5 Jun 2023 Industry news Sustainability Report - First Mile First Mile · 4 Jun 2023 Industry news Plastics treaty: Nations agree to publish draft this year After a week of negotiations plagued by disputes, more than 165 nations have agreed to develop and publish the first draft of a global treaty to end plastic pollution before this November. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Jun 2023 Industry news Talks and workshops - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 4 Jun 2023 Industry news New technologies at DS Smith will ‘print opportunities’ for point-of-sale customers - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 4 Jun 2023