Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Logitech rolls out new support schemes for product repair Consumer electronics giant Logitech is developing new professional repair offerings and support for self-repair, to help keep its products in use for longer. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 May 2023 Industry news Midlands JCB opens for business with a focus on growth It was announced earlier this week that a new JCB dealership for key areas of the Midlands has been created to harness huge growth opportunities in the region. Midlands JCB has bought three depots owned by Gunn JCB in Smethwick, Stoke-on-Trent, and Hereford as part of the move. The change in ownership is a crucial... Skip & Waste Magazine · 19 May 2023 Industry news POWERDAY INVESTS £1.6M IN FIRST WAVE OF SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION The post POWERDAY INVESTS £1.6M IN FIRST WAVE OF SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 19 May 2023 Industry news Hottest days are warming twice as fast in North-West Europe University of Oxford research reveals that the hottest days in North-West Europe are warming twice as fast as average summer days due to climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 May 2023 Industry news CARS & MRE return this week at Stoneleigh Park The dedicated trade show for metal and auto recycling heads to Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, once again this week with more than 1,500 visitors set to attend, the organisers say. This year’s line-up will hear from speakers representing prominent UK and international organisations such as the BMRA, VRA ARA and more, as well as key … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2023 Industry news Edinburgh’s communal bins project sees recycling increase The city of Edinburgh council has seen a nearly 7% increase in the amount of collected mixed recycling in 2022/23 compared to the 2018/19, following the launch of a communal bins project. The figures come from a report which went before the Scottish city’s council yesterday (18 May). The report provided an update on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2023 Industry news Hotter summers could see more odours and pests, Agency warns The Environment Agency has published a series of papers giving advice to the waste management and metals recycling sectors on risk assessments to cope with climate change and in particular higher temperatures. Warnings in the documents include that hot summers, some 7 degrees higher than average and reaching 40 degrees Celsius, could lead to more … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2023 Industry news Cookie Policy - Olio OLIO · 19 May 2023 Industry news Blooming marvellous: New insect monitor listens out for bees on UK’s blossoming apple orchards - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 19 May 2023 Industry news Apply for Marketing Jobs at GreeneKing - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 18 May 2023 Industry news Essential groundwork repairs are taking place at Clatterbridge Recycling Centre from Thursday 18th – Friday19th May. Please follow the traffic signs, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum but during the works there maybe queuing at busier times. To avoid possible disruption please use Bidston or West Kirby Recycling Centre or consider visiting during offpeak times before 10:00am and after 6:00pm. www.merseyside-and-halton.veolia.co.uk/HWRCS Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 18 May 2023 Industry news Unsubscribe - Freegle Freegle · 18 May 2023 Industry news Welcome to Lucca Paper Mill - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 May 2023 Industry news Fatalities prompt HSE reminder over workplace guidance In light of two fatalities in the first part of 2023 in the waste and recycling sector, the Health and Safety Executive has issued a reminder about safety measures around specific activities. In its safety bulletin, the HSE referenced two incidents under the heading “Guidance to prevent waste and recycling workplace accidents”. It said: “The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news Have your say on The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 Defra have asked ADBA for feedback on their Waste Regulations 2011 in light of their legal obligation to hold a Post Implementation Review every five years. These are designed to look back at how well objectives of regulations have been met, test if regulations continue to be useful or consider amendments to minimise burdens or improve… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 May 2023 Industry news Mosses are the lifeblood of plant ecosystems, say researchers Mosses are not only good for gardens, but are just as fundamental for the entire planet’s health when grown on topsoil, researchers at UNSW Sydney find. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 May 2023 Industry news DS Smith and E.ON unveil combined heat and power plant - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 May 2023 Industry news DS Smith announces major investment in Portugal - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 May 2023 Industry news Water companies apologise – Greenpeace response Commenting on the apology issued by representatives of England’s water industry for pumping sewage into rivers and seas for years and the announcement of a £10bn investment in infrastructure, Greenpeace UK’s policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “Cry me a river. After years of relentlessly flooding our streams and beaches with raw sewage, an ‘oops, sorry’ from the […] Greenpeace UK · 18 May 2023 Industry news OPINION: ‘The impact of late packaging registration’ Phil Conran, director of consultancy 360 Environmental and former chair of the government’s Advisory Committee on Packaging, explores the implications of late packaging registration on estimating the likely final obligation to assess the PRN demand. OPINION: The Packaging Waste Regulations require producers – those placing packaging onto the market – to be registered with their … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news Defra appoints Resource Futures to help tackle littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling Resources Futures has been contracted by Defra to explore the use and effectiveness of enforcement against littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling offences. Resource Futures · 18 May 2023 Industry news Recoup finds 120,000 tonnes hard plastic available at HWRCs A report from plastics recycling organisation Recoup has estimated that more than 120,000 tonnes of plastic is available for recycling from UK household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). The study found that over 120,000 tonnes of rigid and hard plastics are disposed of at HWRCs in the UK annually, almost 3kg per household, but that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (18/05/23) With news on: Bakers Basco signs bread basket deal with 30% recycled content; Cawleys wins two RoSPA awards; and, Staffordshire to introduce van permit at HWRCs. Bakers Basco signs bread basket deal with 30% recycled content Bakers Basco has signed a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news Are you game to litter pick? The post Are you game to litter pick? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 18 May 2023 Industry news Scientists question recycling of PE plastic food packaging A team of researchers at Brunel University, University College London and Qatar University have raised concerns about the safety of using recycled polyethelene plastic for food, due to the chemicals it carries. And, the team found a “lack of evidence” to show that polyethylene plastic can be recycled into new food-grade packaging safely. Polyethylene (PE) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2023 Industry news Mineral Products - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 18 May 2023 Industry news Creating Greener, Stronger Neighbourhoods - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news Crest attends Charity Reception at Downing Street This year, Rod Williams, Managing Director of Crest Cooperative, was nominated to attend by Aberconwy MP Robin Millar for the work the charity is doing to provide skills and opportunities to people throughout the local area. Reuse Network · 17 May 2023 Industry news London’s Community Kitchen: Pea Protein Burger Recipe City Harvest charity recipient, London's Commuity Kitchen chef Douglas shares a belter for Pea Protein burgers. This is a great meat-free recipe for summer BBQs. City Harvest London · 17 May 2023 Industry news EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe Greenpeace UK · 17 May 2023 Industry news BIR reports ‘trying time’ in recovered paper markets The paper division at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has reported that the prices being paid for recovered paper are falling due to low demand globally, with UK recyclers also warning that a fall in the packaging recovery note (PRN) price is hitting them. In a quarterly update, paper recyclers from France, Germany, Scandinavia … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Industry news Green Expo photo competition highlights climate change positivity Green Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee in Chester on June 15th-17th to showcase the North West & North Wales’ green credentials. As part of the Expo, Green Expo is launching a ‘photography competition’ for any age or ability with a special ‘Kids Colouring in Sheet’ for restaurants attractions,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 May 2023 Industry news Ending plastic pollution a $4.5trn cost-saving opportunity, says UN Global plastic pollution rates could be slashed by 80% by 2040, and more than $4.5trn of cost savings reaped in the process, according to a key new UN report. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 May 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Deadline nears for student award grant programme MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Deadline nears for student award grant programme The deadline for entries into the Climate Change Thought Leadership Award for students is on the horizon, with the application window closing on 2 June 2023. Undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students are all eligible to enter the award which is run by Privilege Finance.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 May 2023 Industry news Hertfordshire skip firm fined after employee’s leg amputated A Hertfordshire-based skip hire firm has been fined £30,000 after an employee’s leg was amputated after being run over by a telehandler, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In a statement yesterday (16 May), the HSE explained that the man who was 51 at the time, was working for Eco Waste and Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Industry news Tesco urges ‘acceleration’ of consistency delivery Supermarket chain Tesco has called on the government to “accelerate” delivery for consistent recycling reforms, as well as ensure a deposit return scheme (DRS) is rolled out UK-wide. The government’s response to the consistency consultation was due towards the end of March. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) had expected to launch … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2023 Industry news Dublin approves climate plan with new 2030 emissions, energy efficiency goals Ireland has approved the 2023 Climate Action Mandate, which hopes to provide a consistent approach meeting climate goals across the public sector, including a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 50% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 May 2023 Industry news EMR wins two awards at prestigious awards ceremony EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, has won the 2023 ‘Recycling Business of the Year’ and ‘Metals Recycling Business of the Year’ at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. The Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, which marked its 20th anniversary on 11th May, celebrates innovation, dedication and success... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 May 2023 Industry news 72 Steel to build $218m 'energy saving' steel plant - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 17 May 2023 Industry news SAS Paddle Out – What you need to know - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 17 May 2023