Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Warning that POPs changes could see RDF gate fees rise The Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Industry Group has warned that Defra’s proposed changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulations could see gate fees increase. In a letter addressed to Defra this week, the group highlighted that the regulation of POPs and the concentration limits proposed in the consultation will significantly affect the RDF supply … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2023 Industry news EU warned over green finance taxonomy ‘loopholes’ on transport and plastics MEPs are calling for stronger green finance taxonomy rules for the maritime and aviation sector, and the European Commission is also under pressure to tighten taxonomy requirements on packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 May 2023 Industry news Ceremony reveals winners of 2023 Awards for Excellence The 2023 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management celebrated its 20th year in style yesterday (11 May), with a range of companies, local authorities and individuals all recognised. The 20th anniversary edition of the awards were hosted by television presenter Mark Durden-Smith, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London. European Metals Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2023 Industry news Minutes, MPE Environment Working Group, 8 March 2023 The post Minutes, MPE Environment Working Group, 8 March 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news Minutes Food Packaging Value Chain Alliance meeting , 23 February 2023 The post Minutes Food Packaging Value Chain Alliance meeting , 23 February 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news Presentation – Food Packaging Value Chain Alliance meeting with FSA, 23 February 2023 The post Presentation – Food Packaging Value Chain Alliance meeting with FSA, 23 February 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news MPMA Consultation Response : CCA Extension to March 2027 & any future scheme, May 2023 The post MPMA Consultation Response : CCA Extension to March 2027 & any future scheme, May 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news UK’s Climate Change Levy scheme explained The post UK’s Climate Change Levy scheme explained appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (12/05/2023) With news on: North Tyneside uses camera systems ‘to protect crews’; Council chief helps with garden waste collection; Staffordshire may introduce changes to trade and bulky waste; and, Lush launches ‘Green Hub’. North Tyneside uses camera systems ‘to protect crews’ North Tyneside council is using live camera systems from Fleetclear “to counter anti-social behaviour in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2023 Industry news New 'bagless' multipacks for Snack a Jacks - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 12 May 2023 Industry news GGSS Mid-scheme Review: Last chance to have your say ADBA continues to refine its response to the GGSS Mid-scheme review and have ran a number of stakeholder engagement sessions over the course of the past few weeks, including with the Department for Energy and Net Zero, where members were given the opportunity to put forward their views and ask questions of government officials. As… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 12 May 2023 Industry news Altilium Passes Environment Audit of its EV Battery Recycling Technology Centre with Zero Findings The UKs first battery recycler direct to cathode active material, has successfully completed its first audit and all its environmental protection activities are in full conformity with the International Standards and its Environment Agency approvals. Wardell Armstrong a multidisciplinary Environmental consultancy operating internationally performed the Audit. The company demonstrated its robust… Altilium news · 12 May 2023 Industry news Defra commissions Resource Futures to provide national waste composition Resource Futures is to deliver a waste composition analysis for waste ‘as received’ at treatment and disposal facilities. The findings will be used as a baseline for packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) modelling. Resource Futures · 11 May 2023 Industry news Urbaser pulls out the stops for King’s Coronation celebrations in Windsor Staff at Urbaser Ltd, the environmental services company responsible for delivering street cleaning for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM), worked tirelessly over King Charles’ Coronation weekend to ensure the Borough remained in good order throughout the festivities. As host to over 20,000 people who attended the Coronation Concert on Sunday 7th May... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 May 2023 Industry news Hospitality businesses need support understanding upcoming food waste legislation Over a quarter (26%) of businesses across the hospitality sector don’t currently recycle their food waste and just under half (42%) say that they don’t consider food waste recycling to be a key priority in their business, according to a new report by Keenan Recycling. This comes as new legislation from DEFRA and the Welsh […] Keenan Recycling · 11 May 2023 Industry news Pettigrew gives evidence in hospital waste trial The latest development in an ongoing trial in Scotland has seen Garry Pettigrew take to the witness stand to give evidence in a trial over hospital waste. The court heard the then boss of the former hospital waste company Healthcare Environmental Services Limited claim the UK Government wanted him to break the law to tackle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2023 Industry news Freddie Bowlby blog People from across Cadent are taking on incredible fundraising challenges in aid of Emmaus UK. Freddie Bowlby, Sustainability and Social Purpose Advisor at Cadent, has written about his experiences. When... Emmaus UK · 11 May 2023 Industry news Revamping MRFs with Recycling Robots Using AI and Computer Vision As the world’s population continues to grow, so does the amount of waste we produce. Recycling is a crucial process for reducing the negative impact of waste on the environment, but sorting and processing recyclable materials is a labour-intensive and time-consuming task. However, advances in technology are transforming recycling facilities with the introduction of recycling... Recycleye news · 11 May 2023 Industry news 2023 AGM, Golf and Shooting Day The Recycling Association and IWPP Annual General Meetings were held at Champneys Mottram Hall in Cheshire on 10 May 2023. Around 100 people attended the AGMs, while approximately 85 people engaged in either the golfing or shooting activities followed by dinner and networking in the evening. These are the prize winners for 2023: Member Champion… The Recycling Association · 11 May 2023 Industry news Essex pauses residual contract procurement again Essex county council has announced that it will no longer progress with its residual waste treatment contract procurement process as “none of the bids submitted in response to the tender were compliant”. This came to light upon examination of the submitted bids following the March deadline, the council explained. The local authority reasoned that it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2023 Industry news Falling Turkish demand ‘hitting UK scrap prices’ The UK representative on the Bureau of International Recycling’s ferrous division has warned that there have been “substantial downward price movements” in recent weeks, with demand from Turkey “slipping almost daily”. Shane Mellor, managing director of Mellor Metals, warned that the home and export markets for recycled metal have seen prices dip recently, as a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2023 Industry news Seven regions in England will face severe water stress by 2030 as Brits significantly underestimate their daily water usage - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 11 May 2023 Industry news Walkers 45% Less Salt becomes a firm favourite with UK shoppers - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 11 May 2023 Industry news Canned Food UK supports Zero Waste Scotland to tackle Scotland’s food waste Canned Food UK (CFUK), a campaign that champions the benefits of canned food, has leant its support to a new initiative urging people to take a fresh look at tins […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 10 May 2023 Industry news Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project makes planters for the ABBA arena Our team at Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project were excited to deliver these 21 beautiful planters to the ABBA arena in London! Made from recycled wood materials, the planters not only add a natural feel to the venue's surroundings but also contribute to a more sustainable future. We're proud to provide solutions that [...] Community Wood Recycling · 10 May 2023 Industry news EfW tonnages exceed 15 million in 2022, Tolvik says The tonnage of waste processed at energy from waste (EfW) plants increased by 2.6% year-on-year in 2022 to 15.32 million, according to consultancy company Tolvik. In Tolvik’s ninth annual report, published today (10 May), the company reported that the number of operational facilities rose by three to 57, after Covanta’s Rookery South, Equitix’s Baddesley and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2023 Industry news Wales Coast Awards 2023 The post Wales Coast Awards 2023 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 10 May 2023 Industry news The Big One showed the power of ‘friendly protest’ – and its limitations Extinction Rebellion’s The Big One showed that mass, peaceful protest is fun – and fundamental – in the fight against climate change. But will it ever be enough? Greenpeace UK · 10 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (10/05/23) With news on: Suez switches on solar panels at Avonmouth MRF; Veolia delivers clean up after coronation; First Mile becomes B Corporation company; and, Berry Global ‘maximises efficiency’ with REP-TEC baler. Suez switches on solar panels at Avonmouth MRF Suez has switched on 1,000 solar panels which have been installed on the roof of its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2023 Industry news Fashioning a better future: The EU’s Sustainable Textiles Strategy James Beard, Valpak's Head of Voluntary Compliance summarises the key objectives of the EU’s strategy for sustainable textiles, provides an overview of the significant steps countries like France and Italy have taken to try and establish a circular economy for textiles, and discusses how other countries are likely to follow their lead. Valpak · 10 May 2023 Industry news Recycling officers report insufficient funding for waste crime A poll conducted by the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has found that more than 90% of council recycling officers think their employer has insufficient resources to effectively tackle waste crime. The online survey, commissioned by FCC Environment, had a sample size of 102 adults working at local authorities across the United Kingdom. Fieldwork … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2023 Industry news WorldGBC calls for focus on circularity and nature-based solutions in new Playbook The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched a new checklist for the sector to accelerate the adoption of the circular economy while driving towards net-zero emissions, focusing on regenerative practices for organisations. edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 May 2023 Industry news Velocys receives ‘first tranche’ of grant for SAF plant Velocys has “completed the necessary work” to enable it to receive a £7 million grant from the Department for Transport for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire. In partnership with British Airways, Velocys is developing the Immingham SAF facility that could convert up to 500,000 tonnes of commercial solid waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2023 Industry news ADBA’s response to the Scottish ban on the sale of peat consultation On the 10th of May, ADBA submitted their response to the Scottish consultation on ‘ending the sale of peat in Scotland’. You can read this response below: ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 May 2023 Industry news NBF sponsors The Sleep Charity’s eBook to support nation’s sleep As part of the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) three-year partnership with The Sleep Charity, its consumer arm Bed Advice UK has sponsored the charity’s new adult sleep eBook to help the nation sleep better. Released on 10th May and available to download from the Bed Advice UK and The Sleep Charity websites, the eBook ‘Understanding […] National Bed Federation · 10 May 2023 Industry news TESCO Annual Report & Financial Statements 2023 - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 10 May 2023 Industry news The Greggs journey to becoming a leader in farm animal welfare - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 9 May 2023 Industry news Parts of Europe seeing ‘pressure’ on recycled plastic prices The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has said that recycled plastic prices are coming under “heavy pressure” in parts of Europe, as high inflation and uncertainty in the financial markets hit consumer confidence. In a quarterly update, Henk Alssema from the Dutch company VITA Plastics and chairman of the BIR’s Plastics Committee, said the difficult … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2023 Industry news Can viruses worsen ecosystem responses against climate change? Viruses have strong, potentially negative effects on microbes, which could mean ecosystem responses against climate change could be reduced. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 May 2023 Industry news Report: Economic benefits of circular economy for the Global South ‘underestimated’ Research into how the transition to a circular economy could create jobs and boost economies has been biased towards wealthy nations, a new report claims, with gains for the Global South likely to be underestimated. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 May 2023