Recycling news: 2021
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Business review of 2021 : February
UK press (GDELT archive) · 29 Dec 2021
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My mental health message ? Listen when someone wants to talk
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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How much waste each south east Londoner produced over the past year
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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How to Securely Erase an SSD Drive
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Psycho squirrel reign of terror ends after 48 - hour rampage which left 18 injured
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Teenagers ambushed man and slashed him with a knife during brutal assault
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Planning applications approved and refused in Swindon this week
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Planning applications approved and refused in Swindon this week
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Key workers making a huge difference in St Helens over festive period
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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How much waste each south east Londoner produced over the past year
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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County council helps with post - Christmas waste for Pembrokeshire properties
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Rogue squirrel terrorises town in 48 - hour rampage - leaving people scared to go outside
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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County council helps with post - Christmas waste for Pembrokeshire properties
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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The disastrous Hull Christmas gifts already for sale on Facebook
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Psycho squirrel that went nuts biting residents is caught
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Stripe the bitey squirrel meets a sad end after terrorising Welsh town
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Fire Service tackling Belfast Harbour estate blaze
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Belfast Zoo Christmas tree appeal returns after animals lose out in 2020
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Biomaterial companies see explosion in interest as sales double in a year
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Teenagers ambushed man in town centre and stabbed , kicked , and punched him
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis bid farewell to 2021
UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021
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AQTAG06 Technical guidance on detailed modelling approach for an appropriate assessment for emissions to air - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network
UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 26 Dec 2021
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The best environmental journalism of 2021
The post The best environmental journalism of 2021 appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Dec 2021
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Essex sees ‘valuable lessons’ from campaigns during pandemic
The lessons learned from running a plastic reduction campaign as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK will be used for all its future programmes, Essex county council has said. The county published a case study this week (22 December) on how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted its campaign to “change the mindset of how … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Dec 2021
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North East pair award £10m processing deal to Cumbria
Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland councils have jointly awarded a contract for the processing of their kerbside collected recyclables to local authority owned Cumbria Waste Management. Set to begin on 1 April 2022, the deal will be for an initial three-year period with the potential for two one-year extensions. According to a tender document published … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Dec 2021
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How Sustainable Gardening Practices Contribute to a Greener Tomorrow
As regular readers of this blog will know, we have a modest garden at Zero Waste Towers and we enjoy growing some of our own food. There is always so much to learn about gardening, and incorporating sustainable practises can help us support the environment, both for us and future generations. Here is a guide…
Zero Waste Week · 23 Dec 2021
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Annual Report 2020/2021 - FareShare
FareShare · 23 Dec 2021
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Climate justice, class and me - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 23 Dec 2021
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FIT equipment replacement – policy update
Last week, Ofgem published its consultation response on the replacement of generating equipment under the Feed in Tariff (FIT) – click here to view. This consultation sought to address concerns regarding the impact of equipment replacement on FIT accreditation. As CHPs reach the end of their life cycle, AD operators typically prefer to replace…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Dec 2021
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WEEE plastic recycling innovator expands Preston site
DISRUPTIVE plastic recycler 3R Technology is gearing up for further growth in 2022, as the ambitious scrap handler invests in new technology to bolster its UK operations. With more than 20 years’ experience – particularly in the Belgian market – attention recently turned to the UK and the WEEE plastic processing challenge. Approximately 2,000 tonnes...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021
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Milton Keynes to tender for 300,000 wheeled bins
Milton Keynes council has this week (21 December) approved plans to tender for a contract worth an estimated £5 million to procure 300,000 wheeled bins for 2023. The procurement will commence in January 2022 and a purchase order will be required on award. Payments will not be made until bin delivery in 2022/23. The council … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021
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Reconomy increases UK waste processing capability with Casepak acquisition
RECONOMY, the leading provider of outsourced services to the circular economy, has acquired Casepak, the Leicester-based recycling company, along with Casepak’s sister company, Oceala. Casepak was founded in 1973 by George Smith and has grown into one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies. Casepak operates two state-of-the-art facilities in Leicester – a...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021
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Integration of CIWM and WAMITAB reaches Christmas finale
FURTHER to their announcement in August of last year, CIWM is thrilled to confirm the successful completion of its merger with WAMITAB, a move designed to strengthen the provision of relevant and fit-for-purpose qualifications in the resources and waste management sector. The closer integration of WAMITAB into CIWM is part of the Board’s strategy to...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021
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Tendring expands Tetra Pak recycling banks
Tendring district council has installed six Tetra Pak recycling banks across the area, in partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK). The council announced yesterday (22 December) that it is funding the provision of the banks to allow residents to “responsibly dispose of the material”. Tetra Pak is used for products … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021
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Standing the test of time with IQR
IT has been a year since IQR Systems installed their static IQR FH1800 static shredder at the site of one of their customers, and the machinery has really been proving its worth. The machine is fed by a loading shovel and 360 degree material handler, and they are averaging 46T/hr on shredding waste wood grades...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021
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Vote now! Andy nominated for Hot 100
WRA Deputy Chair Andy Hill has been nominated once again for this year’s Resource Media Hot 100. The Resource Hot 100 celebrates individual achievement in the waste and resources industry. Since 2002, industry professionals have been invited to nominate and vote for the people they feel have made the biggest contribution to the industry over […]
Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Dec 2021
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Leicester MRF for Reconomy in Casepak deal
Outsourced waste and recycling services company Reconomy has today (23 December) announced the acquisition of the Leicester-based waste management company, Casepak. The deal for an undisclosed sum includes Casepak’s sister trading company, Oceala, as well as both its 165,000 tonnes per-year capacity materials recycling facility (MRF) and processing plant in Leicester. Reconomy said the acquisit…
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021
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Vehicle news round-up (22/12/21)
With news on: Vale of Glamorgan adds safety equipment to fleet; ISS launches software division; LondonEnergy retains fleet safety accreditation; and, ‘legislative pressure’ driving demand for electric vehicles, Renault Trucks says. Vale of Glamorgan adds safety equipment to fleet Vale of Glamorgan council in Wales has installed camera recording systems within its fleet to “protect … Read More T…
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2021
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Have your staff achieve their best with ADBA training
ADBA’s network of experts put on training courses on the latest and most salient topics. ADBA members get discounts on course fees. Our training programme is unparalleled and has been gaining popularity year-on-year, so make sure you book your staff onto a course before it sells out. Here is the preview of 2022’s courses:…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Dec 2021
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The Reconomy Group steps up for ‘4 Steps’ festive charity donation
HAVING become a company-wide festive tradition in recent years, in 2021 Reconomy has once again supported 4 Steps to a Smile – the West Midlands-based charity responsible for delivering Christmas presents to vulnerable children across the region. In 2021, ‘4 Steps’ has captured the imaginations of the entire Reconomy Group, with all UK Group companies...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2021