Recycling news: 2023

Industry news IEG adds to waste portfolio with Capital Compactors acquisition US-owned Impact Environmental Group (IEG) has announced the acquisition of Capital Compactors, a manufacturer of waste and recycling compactors and balers. Capital Compactors will become the fourth major UK waste products and services business to join IEG alongside Taylor, DuraFlex and UKCM. Capital Compactors was founded in 2000 by Alistair and Jo Lindsay, both of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news edie Awards 2024: Shortlist of finalists unveiled edie is proud to unveil the many businesses, organisations and partnerships seeking to champion transformation that have been shortlisted for the edie Awards 2024. Drumroll, please... edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Need for an integrated approach to combat soil degradation An overview of the need for an integrated approach to combat soil degradation, is presented here by Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, Aarthi Janakiraman. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news St Mary’s Battersea: supporting families through the winter Battersea-based Primary School, St Mary's opens its doors to parents every Tuesday for a weekly food bank to support the school community who face food insecurity. Numbers have crept up since lockdown, signalling the continued need for the food bank to stay open and Associate Head, Claire Mitchell, and her team are there come rain or shine to support the parents and children at St Mary's. The p… City Harvest London · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news The biggest climate policy you’ve (probably) never heard of Politics is strange. This week, the House of Commons passed into law potentially the single biggest climate policy in the government’s entire net zero strategy. But listening to the headlines on the radio or reading the front pages, you would be forgiven for never having […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Bootle charity on a mission to rescue unwanted textiles A charity in Bootle has made it their mission to stop textiles from being thrown away – and has received a financial funding boost to help them in their efforts. The Repurpose Project: Breathing New Life into Old Textiles is the creation of The Venus Charity, a Bootle-based community group who help to empower, promote - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news London scrap merchants benefitting from ULEZ scheme, BIR report says A report from the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) on the non-ferrous markets has said merchants in London and the surrounding areas have been profiting from the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). A report from Gareth Hyams, managing director of APM Metals Ltd, gave an overview of the UK market where he … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news UK remains on track to hit WEEE targets for first time in seven years Data published by Defra on the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for the first three quarters of 2023 has shown that the UK remains on track to hit its collection targets for 2023. In the third quarter (July-September) of 2023 the UK collected 120,999 tonnes, largely similar to the 119,000 and 118,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Clariant to close its bioethanol plant in Romania - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 6 Dec 2023 Industry news Our focus - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news THE DEFINITION OF WASTE DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news in 2022 - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Greater Manchester residents raise over £1million for good causes by shopping at Renew More than £1m raised by Greater Manchester residents through Renew scheme. Shopping at Renew helps to raise funds for local communities across Greater Manchester. Renew opened its first three shops in 2021, before opening online to raise more money for good causes. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Progress against recycling targets: October PRN data released in November The post Progress against recycling targets: October PRN data released in November appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Festive opening hours 2023 The post Festive opening hours 2023 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news The Feathers Association: Supporting local children with surplus food City Harvest community partner, the Feathers Association, is a Marylebone-based youth hub geared towards extracurricular enrichment, supporting children of all ages with homework help, free activities, and free food. City Harvest London · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Strong brand propositions driving growth in the US - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics is looking forward to seeing you all at their AD Workshop In Lincolnshire! MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics is looking forward to seeing you all at their AD Workshop In Lincolnshire! Carbogenics is set to host an educational AD workshop in Lincolnshire, UK on 15th January 2024. Renowned for its innovative approach and tailored biochar solutions, Carbogenics has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the AD… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Q3 data shows impressive uplift in aluminium packaging recycling According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes in Q3 continued to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022. During the three-month period (Jul-Sep), 48,135 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling – a 21% […] Alupro · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Tackling Child Bed Poverty with Emmaus North Staffs and Zarach Reuse Network members Emmaus North Staffs have partnered with children’s bed charity Zarach to launch a new Stoke-on-Trent hub supporting vulnerable local families. Reuse Network · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Agreement reached for £4.5m takeover of SAF firm Velocys A takeover deal worth £4.5 million has been agreed for Velocys, the company behind plans for a waste to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Immingham. The company will be taken over by a newly formed company called Madison Bidco, a consortium “indirectly owned by a fund advised by Lightrock, a fund advised by Carbon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news COP28: Goodbye Denial, Hello Nature Having not been to a COP since ‘Hopenhagen’ in 2009 (when all of my low expectations were fulfilled)... Anthesis Group · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news Biffa to rollout its first electric skip loader after deal with Volvo Trucks Biffa is to put its first electric skip loader into service, with a new Volvo electric 18-tonne 4×2 due to be introduced on the Isle of Wight. The electric skip loader forms part of an order for 104 new Biffa vehicles from Volvo Trucks, being deployed across the UK as part of a major fleet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news MPs hear about work being done to speed up connections to the grid and enable EV transition REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news World Soil Day: How does sewage sludge impact soil health? Our project ‘Sewage-free Soils’ highlights the presence of chemical contaminants and microplastics within treated sewage sludge, a by-product of wastewater treatment used as fertiliser on agricultural land. Fidra · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘The benefits of Defra’s Simpler Recycling for Biogen’ Biogen’s local authority and commercial development manager, Darren Forster discusses the benefits of the recent Defra announcement regarding ‘Simpler Recycling’. OPINION: The recent Defra announcement on 21 October will be welcome news to Anaerobic Digestion (AD) providers and local authorities alike, ending almost five years of uncertainty since the Resources and Waste Strategy was published … letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news News in brief (05/12/23) With news on: Essex residents to continue using Hertfordshire recycling centres; Environment Agency charges man for illegally dumping waste; Councils collaborate to introduce dedicated vape collection points; and, Wales passes new law to increase recycling rate. Essex residents to continue using Hertfordshire recycling centres Essex county council has announced that thanks to an agreement with … letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news England’s First Water Quality Relay: Paddle Boarding Challenge Unveils Startling Results Race for Rivers combined paddle boarding with water quality testing and data collection every 5km, during a 642km challenge across the length of England’s waterways. Over 100 amazing volunteers signed up to paddle various distances and together they recorded more than 420 samples during September and October 2023. Our community scientists looked at five different […] Planet Patrol · 5 Dec 2023 Industry news What happens to recycled Christmas trees? The post What happens to recycled Christmas trees? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Powerday goes south to strengthen its position in London The post Powerday goes south to strengthen its position in London appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Autumn Litter Blitz results 2023 The post Autumn Litter Blitz results 2023 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new industry taskforces on circular economy, fusion energy The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), launched earlier this decade by King Charles, has announced two new collaborative business workstreams on transitioning to a circular economy and commercialising nuclear fusion energy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Europe’s right to repair law to change luminaire design The backing of enhanced ‘right to repair’ legislation by the European Parliament could result in significant changes to the design […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Egg Lighting commits to repair and reuse Egg Lighting has signed the UK Repair and Reuse Declaration, a landmark commitment to reducing waste and promoting circularity. The […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Tamlite achieves EcoVadis Bronze for sustainability Redditch-based Tamlite Lighting has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze medal for its sustainability policies and social values. ‘As a group […] Recolight · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Sector backs PAC report calling for ‘clarity’ on waste reforms Companies and organisations from across waste management sector have welcomed the report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last week, which called on Defra to provide more clarity on its collections and packaging reforms. Published on Friday (1 December), the report said businesses and local authorities are “unable to prepare for the required changes due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Gateshead to stop collecting some bins due to ‘unprecedented’ contamination rate Gateshead council has warned that it will be checking bins “from now on” and not collecting those with non-target material, as contamination rates in the area has reached “unprecedented levels” of over 20%. The council, which runs an in-house collection service, collects recycling commingled in a wheeled bin. Some households also have an ‘inner caddy’ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Hill and Powerday donate £20,000 and join forces for Children in Need 2023 The post Hill and Powerday donate £20,000 and join forces for Children in Need 2023 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Hidden role of plant waxes in environmental communication Researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough have revealed that the protective waxy barrier surrounding plants may be crucial in sending chemical signals to other plants and insects. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Dec 2023 Industry news Encirc and Addo Food Group pay six-figure undertakings for 2021 PRN non-compliance Bottle manufacturer Encirc and food production company Addo Food Group have both made six-figure enforcement undertakings for failure to meet their 2021 packaging obligations. Encirc will contribute £213,029.54 to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, £132,952 to WRAP and £130,000 to Cheshire Community Foundation. This was for failing to “take reasonable steps to recover and recycle packaging … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2023