Recycling news: 2022

Industry news How Gen Z shapes sustainable luxury fashion through digital - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 28 May 2022 Industry news Signing of Long Term Supply Contract with PT Stern for Manganese from PT Mandala Erakovic, Indonesia PT Stern is at the development and funding stage of a processing plant to produce manganese sulfate and other manganese cathode battery materials at a planned facility in Indonesia. PT Mandala Erakovic will deliver 2,000 to 4,000 metric tons of 50% Manganese ore per year commencing 2024 as sole supplier of feedstock to the plant [...] Altilium news · 28 May 2022 Industry news Fire at Bedfordshire WEEE recycler starts during battery processing Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) reprocessor Pure Planet Recycling says a fire at its site in the Bedfordshire village of Cardington began as they were processing batteries. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service told letsrecycle.com it was called out at just after 10am on 25 May to a commercial building fire on Cople Road. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2022 Industry news Resource Futures publishes third annual Impact Report Resource Futures has today published it’s third annual Impact Report, outlining the positive difference we’ve made in the last twelve months and showcasing some of the many programmes and projects we’ve delivered to tackle waste, cut consumption, and build a more sustainable world. As part of an ongoing commitment to the B Corp movement we … Continue reading "Resource Futures publishes third an… Resource Futures · 27 May 2022 Industry news What does the government’s new windfall tax mean for the climate? Yesterday the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a package of measures to help with the cost of living crisis. The hotly-anticipated and much needed package ended up being yet another short-sighted sticking plaster for fuel poverty, and a catastrophe for the climate. The measures will only provide temporary relief on energy bills, do nothing to provide […] Greenpeace UK · 27 May 2022 Industry news Turkey imported nearly half of EU waste last year Turkey received nearly 50% of all waste exports from Europe in 2021, statistics from the European Commission show. Published on 25 May, the Eurostat data shows that around 14.7 million tonnes were exported to Turkey in 2021 – more than three times as much as in 2004 and almost half of the total exports of waste. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2022 Industry news Green Fashion and Keeping your Wardrobe Sustainable Bywaters looks at the environmental impact of the fashion and clothing industry, and you might be able to improve your outfit’s sustainability. Bywaters · 27 May 2022 Industry news Apply - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 27 May 2022 Industry news Exciting new project uses AI to tackle litter The post Exciting new project uses AI to tackle litter appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 27 May 2022 Industry news Sustainable Business Covered podcast: How do we make the circular economy a reality? Episode 117 of edie's Sustainable Business Covered podcast is hosted as part of edie's Circular Economy Week 2022, and features guest interviews with Cisco, Allbirds and Upcircle Beauty. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 May 2022 Industry news ‘Police assistance’ helps Wealden complete bin rounds Amid ongoing strike action, Wealden council has said its waste contractor Biffa was able to complete two collection rounds today after the police helped gain access to a depot. In a statement this morning (27 May), the East Sussex-based council explained the collections were only possible “following intervention by the police today to enforce lawful … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2022 Industry news British Glass has ‘no concern’ over beer bottle supply British Glass says it has “no concern” over beer bottle supply in the UK despite warnings of a shortage of glassware due to rising energy costs from a Scottish food and drink wholesaler. Dunns Food and Drinks told media outlets that suppliers were experiencing problems sourcing glassware due to its energy intensive production, pushing prices … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2022 Industry news SunSkips helps tennis ace Ruby on road to glory SUFFOLK-based SunSkips has served up a ‘champion’ boost towards a teenager’s dream of playing wheelchair tennis at top level. The skip hire business has handed over £5,000 to East Anglia charity GeeWizz, to majority-fund a special wheelchair for a tennis-playing teen with cerebral palsy. Team GB athlete Ruby Bishop, 17, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 May 2022 Industry news The Brenner Motorway looks to the future in attempt to reduce environmental pressures Carlo Costa, General Technical Manager explores what the future has in store for Autostrada del Brennero SpA and their environmental focus. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 May 2022 Industry news Zero waste top of the agenda for CDE at Hillhead product showcase CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the natural processing and waste recycling sectors, has revealed its Hillhead product showcase and announced details of how attendees can get up close with the expert-made equipment. The company will be attending Hillhead 2022 in Buxton, UK, from 21-23 June. Over... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 May 2022 Industry news #SustyTalk: Circle Economy’s Marc de Wit on how businesses can close the circularity gap As part of edie's Circular Economy Week, Circle Economy’s director of strategic alliances Marc de Wit joins us on SustyTalk, to discuss how businesses can close the circularity gap. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 May 2022 Industry news Urbaser boosts organics capacity with Biowise deal Urbaser has announced the acquisition of Biowise, the organics recycling arm of Wastewise. Urbaser, which was sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity last year (see letsrecycle.com story), said the move forms part of its strategy to “expand its portfolio of waste treatment solutions” in the UK. The deal will see Biowise and its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2022 Industry news What’s the difference between compostables and biodegradables? - First Mile First Mile · 27 May 2022 Industry news Biffa proud to be named Waste Management and Recycling Provider for Birmingham 2022 - Biffa Biffa · 27 May 2022 Industry news Awarded £309,000 from UK Government Innovate in partnership with Enterprise Singapore for technology development of our end of life battery recycling technology This 18-month program will commence Q4 2022 and is in collaboration with KGS Pte Ltd, a Singapore general recycler and includes a feasibility study into commercial li-ion battery recycling in Singapore. This work builds on our existing activities in SE Asia and supports our vision to be a supplier of primary, mined and secondary, recycled [...] Altilium news · 27 May 2022 Industry news Guest article: Markets and prices are key drivers on Power Purchase Agreements, says New Stream Renewables European Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Pricing Trends and Market Fundamentals — the New Stream Renewable View External factors that directly impact the supply and demand balance of European Energy have contributed to rising prices across wholesale energy markets. This volatility has been engendered by factors ranging from the global Corona Virus epidemic to the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 May 2022 Industry news Webinar | Review of Secondary Containment Systems The post Webinar | Review of Secondary Containment Systems appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 May 2022 Industry news AD Markets: French-UK Knowledge Exchange The post AD Markets: French-UK Knowledge Exchange appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 May 2022 Industry news Blackburn Youth Zone benefits from the continued support of local metal recycler, EMR THE youth hub, located on Jubilee Street, has been awarded a further donation from EMR Blackburn, reaffirming a partnership created in 2019. Blackburn Youth Zone, which is open to young people between the ages of five and 19, is open seven days a week and offers over 20 activities each evening. Their vision is guided... Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 May 2022 Industry news Ten aspiring boxers awarded Powerday athlete bursaries Ten aspiring champion boxers from across London today received Powerday’s latest athlete bursaries to help them achieve their sporting potential. Powerday’s scheme was launched in 20... Powerday · 26 May 2022 Industry news Appeal after RCV and pedestrian collide in Glasgow Glasgow Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a bin lorry and a pedestrian last week (20 May). According to a statement from the police, the incident occurred at 12.10pm on the Main Road area of Condorrat, around 11 miles north east of Glasgow. A 53-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2022 Industry news Expert applauds new ‘Use Up Day’ food waste campaign THE cost of living is rising with gas and electricity prices going through the roof, and with fuel costs at a record high, many households are searching for ways to save money. Kevin Quigley, Commercial Director at the food waste recycling company Warrens Group is encouraging households who are feeling the squeeze to check whether... Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 May 2022 Industry news CMA expands on why Veolia/Suez merger would ‘lessen competition’ SPECIAL REPORT: Following the provisional decision of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to rule out a merger of Veolia and Suez in the UK, James Langley looks at its newly released findings. Veolia’s bid to create a “champion of ecological transformation” through a merger with Suez has hit a stumbling block after the CMA … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2022 Industry news Platinum Jubilee English versions The post Platinum Jubilee English versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 26 May 2022 Industry news Platinum Jubilee Welsh language versions The post Platinum Jubilee Welsh language versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 26 May 2022 Industry news REA welcome short-term relief – ‘national effort’ now needed to install renewables and insulate homes REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 May 2022 Industry news Towards a Zero Waste Printing Industry I recently needed to get some printing work done. Back in the day I wouldn’t have thought twice about eco credentials; I would have just ordered the cheapest or the nicest and that would have been as far as any decision making would have gone. In fact I confess to having boxes of old business… Zero Waste Week · 26 May 2022 Industry news #SustyTalk: ReLondon’s Lamia Sbiti on how businesses can collaborate for a circular economy As part of edie's Circular Economy Week, ReLondon's business transformation director Lamia Sbiti joins us on SustyTalk, to discuss how businesses are innovating towards a world without waste despite the challenges of 2022. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 May 2022 Industry news Corporate digitisation and sustainability One of the things I love most about the Zero Waste movement, is that ideas can be scaled up or down. When I first started promoting this way of life, I worked predominantly with householders. Individuals were hungry for information on how to reduce waste, save money and preserve resources in their homes. Next, I… Zero Waste Week · 26 May 2022 Industry news Climate change can’t wait and neither should businesses when it comes to the circular economy Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, outlines the synergies between the climate crisis and resource scarcity and how promoting the circular economy is a crucial step in tackling emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 May 2022 Industry news Wales in move away from landfill for construction waste The Welsh regulator, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), has reported that 90% of the nation’s construction and demolition waste was sent for reuse, recycling or recovery in 2019. The Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Survey was produced for the Welsh government and estimated that 3.4 million tonnes of construction waste were produced in Wales in 2019. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2022 Industry news Contingency plans under review over rail strike fears EXCLUSIVE: Waste management companies moving material by rail are reviewing their contingency plans in case potential rail strikes this summer hit operations. There are concerns over the potential for “massive disruption” although contingency plans are said to be in place. Looking to ease fears of waste piling up at transfer stations, some in the sector … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 May 2022 Industry news ADBA issue time critical call for members to feed into GGSS Annual Tariff Review Last week BEIS issued the Green Gas Support Scheme 2022 Annual Tariff Review: call for evidence, a first for the scheme since it opened in November 2021, and ADBA are urging members to provide feedback ASAP. As members will be aware, the Scheme makes tariff payments for biomethane injected into the gas grid, aiming to… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 May 2022 Industry news Cybersecurity Archives - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 25 May 2022 Industry news The net-zero transition needs the circular economy transition – so how do we communicate the link? As nations ramp up efforts to increase energy security by accelerating the low-carbon energy transition, they will also need to rethink the ‘take-make-dispose’ if they are to reach net-zero. So, how can we change the hearts and minds of decision-makers and the general public? edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 May 2022