Recycling news: 2023

Industry news 3D printed luminaires are biodegradable UK start-up LumiAdd has unveiled a range of luminaires printed in biodegradable plastic. The Origin series of pendants is made […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Industry news Massive solar expansion at Thorlux HQ Work has finished on a huge extension of the roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at Thorlux Lighting’s headquarters in Redditch, Worcestershire. […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Industry news Skanska re-use luminaires at its London HQ Construction giant Skanska has become one of the latest clients to reuse and upgrade luminaires rather than replacing them. The […] Recolight · 9 May 2023 Industry news Enva launches wind turbine blade recycling service Enva has launched a service to enable the recycling and recovery of wind turbines coming to the end of their operational life. Following a trial at Enva’s recycling facility in Ayrshire, the company is able to roll out the service which will see decommissioned turbine blades cut down into three 50 metre lengths prior to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2023 Industry news The Big Help Out at City Harvest For the Big Help Out, City Harvest food charity opened its doors as part of the Coronation efforts to encourage volunteering nationwide. The charity's Acton warehouse was a hive of activity, celebrating its existing community of volunteers, and welcoming new ones to the surplus redistribution operation. City Harvest London · 9 May 2023 Industry news Freelance Researcher Vacancy Freelance Researcher Brief The Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTT) at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have selected six small businesses from the UK and abroad that will progress onto the second round of the New Landscapes: Fashion, Textiles and Technology (FTT) Catalyst R&D Grant ... Repair Cafe Wales · 9 May 2023 Industry news Agency ‘considering response’ to two firms over PRN non-compliance The Environment Agency is “considering appropriate offence response options” against two producers who failed to meet their 2021 packaging obligations through acquiring PRNs. The two producers were deemed during an investigation to have committed “significant offences” and the Agency is now “considering appropriate offence response options”. However, the other five companies who did not comply … letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2023 Industry news Aluminium usage in cars surges as automotive industry shifts towards electrification - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 9 May 2023 Industry news Rework - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 7 May 2023 Industry news City Harvest: Part of the Fabric of London City Harvest celebrates His Majesty, King Charles III’s Coronation with our greatest ode to London: our special edition union-flag fleet of food rescue vans, supported by our London landmark partners. City Harvest London · 5 May 2023 Industry news Sustainability Uncovered Podcast episode 7: Circular business models, climate finance evolutions and edie’s 25th birthday For the new episode of the edie podcast, the team reflect on 25 years of sustainable finance before delving into how we can work together to harness the social, economic and environmental benefits of the transition to a circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 May 2023 Industry news How to separate greenwashing from true sustainability We discuss how businesses and regulatory bodies can work together in collaboration to create a circular economy. The Furniture Recycling Group · 5 May 2023 Industry news EPR: Costs and Benefits The post EPR: Costs and Benefits appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 5 May 2023 Industry news How easy is it to dispose of a mattress? We discuss how businesses and regulatory bodies can work together in collaboration to create a circular economy. The Furniture Recycling Group · 5 May 2023 Industry news News in brief (05/05/23) With news on: Trio sentenced for causing ‘£900,000 of damage’ at waste site; Renewi repeats calls for policy clarity; Aldi claims UK first with recyclable handwash packaging; and, Exeter MRF staff wear 100% recycled high-vis jackets. Trio sentenced for ‘£900,000 damage’ at waste site Three men have been sentenced after “illegally depositing waste” at an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Industry news Brazil’s President Lula escalates protection of Amazonian Indigenous land “I won’t leave a single Indigenous territory unprotected” says President Lula, who legally recognised six territories as Indigenous land to be protected. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 May 2023 Industry news Essential groundwork repairs are taking place at Clatterbridge Recycling Centre Essential groundwork repairs are taking place at Clatterbridge Recycling Centre from Tuesday 9th – Friday 12th May. Please follow the traffic signs, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum but during the works there may be queuing at busier times. To avoid possible disruption please use Bidston or West Kirby Recycling Centre or consider - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 5 May 2023 Industry news All Electrification Articles - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 5 May 2023 Industry news Textiles and carpets could fall under POPs rules, LGA warns The Local Government Association (LGA) has published its response to Defra’s consultation on potential changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulations. The consultation ran between 2 March and 27 April 2023 and came on the back of recent additions to the UN’s Stockholm Convention on POPs which the UK, as party to the Convention, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Industry news Guest Blog: European Biomass Company on becoming an REA member REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 May 2023 Industry news Suez publishes ‘solid’ 2022 results Suez has published its financial results for the 2022 calendar year showing consolidated revenues of €6.8 billion (£5.9bn) and earnings before tax of €1.4 billion. The Suez group acquired Suez Recycling and Recovery UK back from Veolia for around £2 billion in December 2022, so its UK operations only contributed €78.3m in revenue and €4.9 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2023 Industry news US to update anti-greenwashing code with focus on the circular economy The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to update its Green Guides for the first time in more than a decade, with new recommendations on claims around sustainable materials. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 May 2023 Industry news REA Blog: International Compost Awareness Week 2023 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 May 2023 Industry news June Challenge 5K a Day - FareShare - FareShare FareShare · 4 May 2023 Industry news Why the green movement can’t turn its back on refugees The climate crisis is set to make huge parts of the world near-impossible to live in, while the government ramps up hostility towards refugees. We need to stand up for their rights. Greenpeace UK · 4 May 2023 Industry news DS Smith consults on future of UK recycling operations EXCLUSIVE: DS Smith has entered into a “period of consultation” on the future of six of its UK recycling sites as part of a “strategic review”. DS Smith says it operates seven recycling facilities in the UK, including sites in Batley, Bolton, Caerphilly, Uxbridge and Willenhall near Birmingham. The consultation will not impact the company’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: Weleda’s Bernhard Irrgang on innovation for a sustainable beauty sector edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Weleda's head of research & development (R&D), Dr Bernhard Irrgang. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2023 Industry news Website Terms - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 4 May 2023 Industry news May the 4th be with you: Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos seek alliances at deep sea mining summit London, Star Wars Day, 2023 – Three of the world’s most infamous supervillains – Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos – convened today at a deep sea mining summit in central London. VIDEO HERE The terrible trio were reportedly excited by the prospect of meeting like-minded people who they felt would share their passion for […] Greenpeace UK · 4 May 2023 Industry news Indo-Pacific corals cope better in higher ocean temperatures An international team led by Penn State found that Indo-Pacific corals cope better with rising water temperatures than Atlantic corals. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 May 2023 Industry news OPRL celebrates impact as it launches search for new Chair OPRL celebrates impact as it launches search for new Chair. READ MORE OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 4 May 2023 Industry news Compostable Coalition UK announces its advisory board members REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 May 2023 Industry news End of Year Review 2022 2023 - British Glass British Glass news · 4 May 2023 Industry news New $10trn investor coalition pushes big businesses to reduce plastic packaging Almost 200 investors are pressing their clients for “more radical” action to reduce their reliance on plastics, including Aviva and Axa. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2023 Industry news Agency highlights enforcement amid PRN compliance fears The Environment Agency has published its 2022 compliance monitoring and enforcement activity report, where the regulator said its interventions “disrupted” £10.4 million worth of packaging recovery notes (PRNs). However, there has been concern among compliance specialists that there has still been no clarity as to the action taken against the seven producers who failed to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023 Industry news MPMA Council meeting presentation, 26 April 2023 The post MPMA Council meeting presentation, 26 April 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 4 May 2023 Industry news POWERDAY’S ANNUAL SOCIAL VALUE CONTRIBUTION TOPS £11.4MILLION The post POWERDAY’S ANNUAL SOCIAL VALUE CONTRIBUTION TOPS £11.4MILLION appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 4 May 2023 Industry news Birmingham opens £15m waste depot Birmingham city council has opened a £15 million depot in Tyseley which will house some of the council’s refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and staff. The site was built by Morgan Sindall Construction with key features include electric vehicle charging points to ensure the site is future-proofed for when such technology is used on a widespread basis. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023 Industry news Acumen named on Defra’s waste repatriation framework Acumen Waste Services has won two lots on a contract with the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the “repatriation of illegal waste”. The waste management company, which is owned by Beauparc, won lots covering the inspection, repatriation and recovery/disposal of waste in UK and overseas, as well as another for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2023 Industry news YBMR Nottingham Raceday - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 4 May 2023