Recycling news: 2022

Industry news AGM 2022 report On 10 May 2022 at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, Annual General Meetings were held for both The Recycling Association and its trading company IWPP for the 2021 financial year. Read this full report about how The Recycling Association supported its Members last year. The Recycling Association · 12 May 2022 Industry news Celine Grant becomes vice president of The Recycling Association The Members of The Recycling Association have voted for Celine Grant to become its vice president at its annual AGM. She will take over from Craig Curtis as president in 2024. The board of The Recycling Association decided to put a process in place for a succession for president. Celine is currently a board member… The Recycling Association · 12 May 2022 Industry news Working together to deliver a sustainable Hillhead TO ensure a more sustainable experience for visitors and exhibitors alike, the Hillhead team is launching a number of initiatives at this year’s event, including among others: Liftshare with Hillhead Find someone to share your journey with to Hillhead and help reduce our carbon footprint, or simply share your car with colleagues. Car sharing is... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 May 2022 Industry news Technical Manager/Engineering Manager – Kelvin Technical Manager/Engineering Manager - Kelvin enfinium · 12 May 2022 Industry news Cornwall rolls out HWRC rigid plastic collections Cornwall council has introduced a rigid plastics recycling service across seven of its household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). Residents can now recycle a variety of previously non-recycled plastic items such as clean buckets, bins, storage boxes and containers, water butts, garden furniture, rigid plant pots and crates. The material will be handled by Cornwall’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2022 Industry news Cadent graduates visit Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland welcomed a group of trainee staff from our corporate partners Cadent to see first-hand how Emmaus supports people to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. A group... Emmaus UK · 12 May 2022 Industry news Tree death contributes to climate change more than you’d think Trees hold an important place in global climate change efforts, but with tree deaths increasing, could they do more harm than good? Open Access Government — Environment · 12 May 2022 Industry news Why We’re Showcasing Our AI-Powered Waste-Sorting Robots at IFAT 2022 With the success of our AI-powered waste-sorting robotics rippling through our client base across Europe, the Recycleye team is heading to international environmental technology trade fair, IFAT, at the end of the month to bring data-driven transparency and automated efficiency to German waste management.... Recycleye news · 12 May 2022 Industry news Veolia has ’17 of 18’ green lights for Suez deal Veolia said it has achieved 17 of 18 ‘green lights’ for its takeover of Suez, with the final one from the UK’s competition and markets authority (CMA) “expected during the summer”. And, the company added that its UK revenues have grown by 12.1% to €601 million (£514 million) in the first quarter of 2022. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2022 Industry news Agency widens scope of WEEE appropriate measures The Environment Agency says it will amend new guidance on appropriate measures for permitted facilities to “make it clearer” that it applies to any site that transfers or treats waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This could have major implications for household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) as one of the measures will see a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2022 Industry news DS Smith warns over use of TEEP exemptions With expectations growing that the government will soon publish its proposals on consistency in collections for local authorities and businesses, paper recycling and mill business DS Smith has reiterated its stance on supporting separate collections of paper and card. Speaking to letsrecycle.com, the company’s director of strategy and innovation, John Melia emphasised how important quality … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2022 Industry news A triumphant return for Hydroscand AFTER two years, Hydroscand are hugely excited to be exhibiting again at Hillhead 2022 in June.They will be at Stand PB8, where they will be promoting their HoseExpress mobile hose service and showcasing hoses and products for the quarrying, construction and recycling industries, including: High pressure hydraulic hoses, High temperature hoses, Fuel hoses, Thermoplastic hoses,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 May 2022 Industry news Grants to Support Knowledge Exchange - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 12 May 2022 Industry news SESA lauds ‘balanced’ Scottish EfW review A review of the role of incineration in Scotland which recommends a cap on future energy from waste (EfW) capacity offers a “balanced perspective”, the Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) says. And, Lorna Slater, Scotland’s circular economy minister, said the review showed incineration had only a “limited” role in managing the country’s residual waste. The Scottish … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news UK recycling rate fell by 1.6% in 2020 The UK’s overall household recycling rate, including incinerator bottom ash (IBA) was 44.4% in 2020, decreasing from 46.0% in 2019. The statistics for the 2020 calendar year were published by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this morning (11 May). Previously, they were sent to the European Commission for approval, and give a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Defra outlines intention to ‘unlock’ sector investment While Defra gave little away as to when the next round of consultation responses on waste reforms would be published, some insight into the department’s thinking was provided yesterday (10 May) at a committee meeting. The resources minister, Jo Churchill, was quizzed by MPs on the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee as part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Kraft Heinz to develop paper-based ketchup bottle Kraft Heinz is set to develop a paper-based variant of its ketchup bottles, made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 May 2022 Industry news OPINION: ‘Waste crime is a blight on our society’ Paul Taylor, CEO of FCC Environment, examines proposed legislation to tackle waste crime in light of two recently closed consultations on digital waste tracking and on reform of the waste carrier, broker, dealer registration system in England. OPINION: Waste crime is a blight on our society. It has devastating environmental and social impacts, as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Browning bananas create nearly 50 million tonnes of food waste Researchers have mapped the browning patterns of bananas, finding them to be a leading contributor to household waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 May 2022 Industry news Scottish EfW review calls for cap on new plants A review into energy from waste (EfW) in Scotland, conducted by former CIWM chief Colin Church, has recommended that no further planning permission be granted to facilities in the country. Dr Church was asked in November 2021 by the Scottish government to lead the “independent review into the role of incineration in the waste hierarchy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Defra expects kerbside battery collections in the ‘longer term’ Paul Hallett, team leader at Defra, says he expects the introduction of kerbside collections “in the longer term” in an attempt to boost portable battery recycling. Mr Hallett spoke at a webinar on 4 May on environmental compliance for battery recycling, co-delivered by Innovate UK KTN and the Faraday Battery Challenge. He said Defra would … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2022 Industry news Maciek’s Moravian workbench Talented woodworker Maciek has made this incredible Moravian workbench entirely from reclaimed materials sourced from Move On in Edinburgh. Community Wood Recycling · 11 May 2022 Industry news 2022 Paper Industry Gold Awards - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 11 May 2022 Industry news EDGE’s VS420 takes to the stage at Hillhead EDGE Innovate will be in attendance at the famous Hillhead Show in June! After a couple of years away, it’s back to face-to-face business and the team at EDGE are excited to meet customers old and new. The EDGE Innovate team will be present at Stand C20 to discuss material handling and recycling solutions as... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 May 2022 Industry news Prince Charles outlines Bill to ‘simplify’ procurement HRH Prince Charles outlined the government’s priorities at the State Opening of Parliament today (10 May), announcing plans to bring forward an energy bill and simplify public sector procurement. The Prince of Wales read the Queen’s Speech after the Queen did not attend the event due to health issues. The energy security bill focuses on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2022 Industry news Grassroots circular economy talent celebrated in Johannesburg Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg are setting their sights on building a circular economy and creating job opportunities from waste. International NGO WasteAid brought together grassroots circular economy talent to celebrate the ingenuity of local residents working towards a zero waste city. Winners of the Zero Waste Cities Challenge are benefitting from business incubation and seed funding […] The… WasteAid · 10 May 2022 Industry news Vehicle news roundup (10/05/22) With news on: Brighton considers electric fleet; Lichfield and Tamworth receive new RCV fleet; ISS rebrands to Fleetclear; and, Faun Zoeller gains silver status from Investors in People. Brighton considers electric fleet Brighton and Hove council will vote this week on plans to enter into a contract to procure four electric powered side-loading RCVs worth … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2022 Industry news Mawdsleys lead the way by demonstrating environmental awareness and best practice with ACM’s ‘Greener Path Programme’ IN alignment with its green agenda, ACM has kicked-off its partnership with Mawdsleys to help deliver the company’s sustainability objectives. ACM is rolling out its ‘Greener Path Programme’ that will focus on moving towards Zero Waste. Head-quartered in Salford, Mawdsleys is a global pharmaceutical service provider offering a wide range of services to the pharmaceutical... Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 May 2022 Industry news Get to Know: Recycleye Robotics pneumatics and gripper system Watch our latest video to find out why the pneumatics and gripper system are so well adapted to picking dry mixed recyclables. Presented by our Hardware Engineer Thomas Alden, the video explains why our six-axis robot is the best solution for dry mixed recyclables, with its pick, rotate and shoot functionality. Its features are the... Recycleye news · 10 May 2022 Industry news Electrification and digitalisation are a win-win for RM customers SHARPLY rising fuel prices, legal requirements for emissions, expanding your business, and environmental protection – there are many reasons for switching to hybrid machines. As a pioneer in electrification, RM Group has been engineering crushers with electric drives for 30 years. This expertise is integrated into RM hybrid crushers and screens. Two of these crushers... Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 May 2022 Industry news Levenseat doubles sorting capacity with Falkirk MRF Levenseat has today (10 May) announced that it has acquired a 200,000 tonnes per year capacity materials recycling facility (MRF) from Avondale Environmental. And, the West Lothian-based waste management company has pledged to invest £4 million into the facility, which was closed in 2013 due to “weak economic activity”. Levenseat hopes to reopen the revamped … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2022 Industry news OPINION: ‘Navigating the separate food waste collection service change’ Andrew Hirst, project and procurement lawyer at Womble Bond Dickinson explores what changes the separate food waste collection service will bring in terms of waste management contracts. OPINION: The UK government’s Environment Act has made it mandatory for local authorities to offer a separate food waste collection service to residents by 2023. Due to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2022 Industry news Reconomy Group CEO, named as UK regional finalist for EY Entrepreneur of The Year™ 2022 RECONOMY GROUP has announced that its CEO, Paul Cox, has been named amongst the regional finalists from businesses across the country in the EY Entrepreneur of The Year™ 2022. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year UK programme continues to celebrate contributions of entrepreneurs – recognising innovators from across the country who are positively impacting... Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 May 2022 Industry news LEVENSEAT TO INVEST £4m TO MODERNISE NEWLY ACQUIRED RECYCLING FACILITY Recycling and waste management business Levenseat has announced plans to invest £4m upgrading a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which it purchased for an undisclosed sum from Avondale Environmental today. West Lothian headquartered Levenseat says it will introduce new technologies and automated processes at the Falkirk site where it plans to create up to 50 skilled jobs. Levenseat · 10 May 2022 Industry news EC&I Technician – Kemsley EC&I Technician - Kemsley enfinium · 9 May 2022 Industry news MP and Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds visits Emmaus Oxford Emmaus Oxford welcomed Oxford East MP, and Chair of the Labour Party, Anneliese Dodds to find out how the charity helps people to get back on their feet after experiencing... Emmaus UK · 9 May 2022 Industry news ISS rebrands to Fleetclear LEADING fleet solutions provider Innovative Safety Systems Ltd (ISS) is bringing together its technology and software services under one new company brand – Fleetclear. Established over a decade ago with the goal of making commercial vehicles safer, particularly in the waste, recycling and construction sectors, the company has evolved into a complete fleet solution provider... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 May 2022 Industry news TRI acquires Soex UK textiles recycling business EXCLUSIVE: The UK’s largest used clothing and textile recycling business – Textile Recycling International – has bought another textiles recycling business, Surrey-based Soex UK Ltd. TRI group has in the past claimed to be the largest textiles recycling business in the UK and the Soex UK deal will cement its pole position. The move follows … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Industry news United at sea: British and French fishermen put their differences aside to protect our oceans Fishermen across the Channel united to say no to destructive industrial fishing. They’re calling on our leaders to protect the oceans before it’s too late. Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2022 Industry news Molson Group wins Masters of Waste 2022 A team of four from equipment dealer Molson Group has won the Masters of Waste 2022 golf tournament, held on 4 May, with a score of 108 points. The prestigious tournament, in its 11th year, was organised by letsrecycle.com at the Burhill Golf Club, Walton-on-Thames. Waste and recycling professionals from across the industry took part. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022