Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Kent to spend £1.1 million upgrading closed landfill Kent county council has agreed to spend £1.1 million on “environmental remediation works” at the closed North Farm landfill site. The plans were approved last week (19 May) at its environment committee. This comes after a number of environmental issues which could result in further harm were noted by the site’s management. According to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2022 Industry news Packaging Innovations and Empack Releases Unmissable Show Highlights Publication/Website: Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 25 May 2022 Industry news ANNUAL CLEAR-UP DAY COLLECTS OVER 18 TONNES WASTE Over the past 10 years or so, Powerday have supported The Island Triangle Residents’ Association (TITRA) community clear-up days. On Saturday 21st May, Local residents and Powerday came together to ... Powerday · 25 May 2022 Industry news Registration Opens for the 2022 Bed Show Online registration has opened for the 2022 Bed Show, organised by the industry trade association The National Bed Federation (NBF). Returning to the Telford International Centre from 20th – 21st September, organisers expect more than 1,500 people to visit the show – the only bed-specific exhibition in the UK – and can register their interest […] National Bed Federation · 25 May 2022 Industry news Can businesses close the loop to respond to the cost of living crisis? The energy price cap is expected to reach £2,800 this year, the number of people struggling to afford food has gone up by 57% from January to April, all while certain brands have “more money than they know what to do with”. There is an imbalance in economy, and making it circular may help solve the cost of living crisis. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 May 2022 Industry news Beauty & Wellbeing - Unilever Global Unilever news · 25 May 2022 Industry news Clothing & Footwear Archives - Just Style Just Style · 25 May 2022 Industry news Recycling flat glass - British Glass British Glass news · 25 May 2022 Industry news Recycle Now launches theme for Recycle Week 2022 The 19th annual Recycle Week, to take place between 19 and 25 September, will aim to inspire people to ‘Get Real’ to improve recycling by tackling “myths” such as so-called ‘wishcycling’. First staged in 2004 and organised by the Recycle Now brand, Recycle Week is the UK’s largest annual recycling campaign. The nationwide week of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2022 Industry news South East councils air concerns over delayed consistency response EXCLUSIVE: The South East Waste Partnership Managers Group has written to the environment secretary to express “disappointment” at the ongoing delays to the government’s responses to its consultations on consistency and the deposit return scheme (DRS). Early last year, Defra ran consultations on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, consistency in household and business recyclin… letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2022 Industry news Saving wood waste from Elizabeth Line construction sites With the opening of the Elizabeth Line, at Community Wood Recycling we are celebrating the contribution made by our network to the sustainability of the project. Between February 2011 and April 2017 our teams made 221 collections of waste wood from Crossrail sites. We rescued 265 tonnes of timber for reuse, producing an estimated carbon [...] Community Wood Recycling · 25 May 2022 Industry news Should we incorporate animal welfare in sustainable governance? Experts have called on international governments to include animal welfare policies in sustainable governance, to promote better animal health in future politics. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 May 2022 Industry news PRN prices soaring in ‘spooked’ market EXCLUSIVE: The prices of packaging waste recovery notes (PRNs) have risen sharply in recent weeks, on the back of concerns about hitting this year’s compliance targets. The rise has been put down to a “slow” first quarter in 2022 coupled with rising targets. Other concerns such as higher energy costs, Environment Agency crackdowns and Chinese … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2022 Industry news Beer & cider Archives - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 25 May 2022 Industry news Haas Food Equipment - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 25 May 2022 Industry news Wales Coast Awards 2022 The post Wales Coast Awards 2022 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 24 May 2022 Industry news Improving recycling and cutting its carbon footprint is the goal for Stadium MK The post Improving recycling and cutting its carbon footprint is the goal for Stadium MK appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 May 2022 Industry news Government intervention a ‘moral and economic imperative’ with energy price cap set to reach critical levels REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 May 2022 Industry news MPE Environment WG meeting minutes, 12 May 2022 The post MPE Environment WG meeting minutes, 12 May 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 May 2022 Industry news Tetra Pak hails fibre-based carton lining Carton manufacturer Tetra Pak said today (24 May) it had completed a 15-month project to validate the commercial viability of a fibre-based barrier to replace aluminium in its packaging. The Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging firm said the project, which took place in Japan and tested an alternative barrier which helps keeps perishable items safe, was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2022 Industry news Enfinium claims suppliers boast UK’s ‘highest recycling rates’ The waste processed at energy from waste (EfW) company Enfinium’s facilities comes from sources with “some of the highest recycling rates in the country”, the firm claims. Enfinium suggests this refutes the argument that building more EfW facilities harms recycling rates by removing the incentive to recycle. The company published its first environmental, social and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2022 Industry news Recycleye Founders Named as EPO Young Inventors 2022 Finalists We are so very proud to announce that our founders, Victor Dewulf and Peter Hedley have been nominated for the first-ever European Patent Office Young Inventors award. Victor and Peter are jointly named as one of three finalists of a new prize awarded by the European Patent Office (EPO) for Recycleye Vision and Recycleye Robotics,... Recycleye news · 24 May 2022 Industry news Everything you need to know about managing confidential waste Companies store and use the data of thousands of stakeholders. After leaving a job, or disconnecting with a company, your data can remain in their records for years. This could be via paperwork or electrical storage. As a staff member or client, we want you to feel reassured, knowing your details are protected. Here are things you need to know about managing confidential waste for a business. T… Bywaters · 24 May 2022 Industry news Palm oil industry seeks delay to deforestation law The post Palm oil industry seeks delay to deforestation law appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 May 2022 Industry news Sinfin plant developers sue Derbyshire councils Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) is suing Derbyshire county council and Derby city council almost three years after the local authorities ended their contract with the company. RRS, the developer of the failed Sinfin gasification plant, was a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi. The company signed a 27-year, £900 million waste … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2022 Industry news Renewi ‘sees scope for UK expansion’ Dutch waste management company Renewi has said it “sees scope for profitable long-term expansion” in the UK market. This comes despite the company today (24 May) posting a loss of €9.2 million (£7.9 million) on its UK municipal contracts in its 2021/22 financial results, down from £16.5 million last year. The company attributes this to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2022 Industry news A circular economy for plastics is a crucial step towards a circular world For edie’s soon-to-published blueprint report for businesses and phasing-out single-use plastics, Martijn Lopes Cardozo, chief executive Circle Economy, outlines why tackling this problem material is crucial in enabling a more circular world. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 May 2022 Industry news Re-Gen survey finds need for ‘simplicity’ in recycling A survey commissioned by Re-Gen waste has found that householders in Northern Ireland would recycle more if glass was included in their commingled stream. The survey, carried out by Lucid Talk, covered all 11 councils in the country in March 2022, with the results highlighting “the need for simplicity and convenience”, Re-Gen said. Re-Gen Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2022 Industry news The new ‘right to repair’ law - First Mile First Mile · 24 May 2022 Industry news enfinium releases inaugural Making a Positive Impact ESG Report enfinium releases inaugural Making a Positive Impact ESG Report enfinium · 24 May 2022 Industry news Newsletter sign up - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 23 May 2022 Industry news Transport decarbonisation could provide multi-billion pound boost to local economies, says new report REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 May 2022 Industry news In numbers: How much waste is produced in the UK – and how much is recycled? As part of edie’s Circular Economy Week 2022, we take a look at the official facts and figures about how much waste is generated each year in the UK, and outline recycling rates for waste streams including plastics. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 May 2022 Industry news EuRIC defends ‘crucial’ paper exports European recycling association EuRIC today (23 May) slammed proposed revisions to EU waste shipment regulations for “ignoring major differences” between waste streams. European countries collected 54.4 million metric tons of recovered paper in 2020, the Brussels-based organisation says, and used 47.9 million tons “internally”. EURIC says this means there is an annual “excess supply” of … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2022 Industry news News in brief (23/05/2022) With news on: Cawleys to supply waste to Rookery South EfW; Reconomy partners with Karbon Homes; Bristol introduces booking system for HWRCs; EMR continues to support Blackburn Youth Zone; and, Mawdsleys partners with ACM. Cawleys to supply waste to Rookery South EfW Luton-based Cawleys has announced that it has signed a long-term supply deal with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2022 Industry news Bumblebee species conservation “not a one-size-fits-all approach” A 10-year citizen science study finds that multiple habitats need to be preserved for efficient bumblebee species conservation in the UK. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 May 2022 Industry news Powerday partners with closed loop Proplex recycling company to improve recycling rates Powerday has entered into an exclusive partnership with temporary protection materials supplier, Protec International Ltd, to deliver their fully closed loop recycling and remanufacturing service for ... Powerday · 23 May 2022 Industry news Scientists create strategy for protecting moths from climate change Through the prediction of species movement, researchers identify areas in need of habitat restoration to continue protecting moths. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 May 2022 Industry news Aleighcia Scott is our first ever Youth Ambassador! The post Aleighcia Scott is our first ever Youth Ambassador! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 23 May 2022 Industry news Recycleye brings AI-powered waste-sorting robots to Germany After installing the first waste-sorting robots of their kind in material recovery facilities across UK, France and Italy, Recycleye is now bringing its innovative AI-powered computer vision system and robotic picking technology to the German waste management industry.... Recycleye news · 23 May 2022