Recycling news: 2022

Industry news The environment connects to everything, so our environmentalism should too As we fight against environmental destruction and the climate crisis, we must advocate for a future that challenges oppression and allows everyone equal access to a safe planet. Greenpeace UK · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news Burger King pilots reusable ‘clamshell’ packaging for burgers in partnership with Loop Burger King will trial a range of reusable packaging, including a burger container, at select UK stores as part of a returns scheme in partnership with Loop. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news Landfill tax ‘incentivises’ waste crime, NAO warns The National Audit Office has called on the government to “better understand the relationship” between landfill tax rates and incentives to commit waste crime, as it warns that organised crime groups are becoming “more involved” in the sector. The NAO – which scrutinises public spending for parliament – made the assessment today (26 April) as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news Waste and Environment Manager - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news 2021/22 Annual Report and Accounts - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news Alupro reports record year for aluminium packaging recycling According to annual data published by the Environment Agency,* the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate was a record 68% in 2021, with more than 156,000 tonnes collected for recycling (a 3% rise year-on-year). More than four in five beverage cans were recycled last year (82%) – matching the previous record set in 2020. Despite a […] Alupro · 27 Apr 2022 Industry news Almost 2 million barrels of Russian oil worth £220 million imported into the UK since the war in Ukraine began Shipments of Russian oil, totalling 257,000 tonnes, have been imported into the UK since the war in Ukraine began, a new analysis of industry data by Greenpeace UK reveals [1]. The imports, which equate to 1.9 million barrels, have an estimated value of almost £220 million. A total of eight tankers have delivered shipments of […] Greenpeace UK · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Legislation – Plastic Packaging Tax The UK Plastic Packaging Tax, introduced on April 1, 2022, aims to reduce single-use plastics by incentivizing the use of recycled materials. Polytag's innovative Describe, Tag and Trace technology helps businesses comply with the tax by tracking and managing plastic packaging throughout its lifecycle. This technology provides transparency, supports tax calculations, and helps brands promote th… Polytag news · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Transform your local area with a free garden pack The post Transform your local area with a free garden pack appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Research finds microplastics carrying pathogens into sea Microplastics carrying pathogens into the ocean via land based parasites are affecting wildlife and human health. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Covanta creates European EfW division American waste management company Covanta has announced plans to create a standalone division for its energy from waste (EfW) operations in Europe. The company currently operates the recently opened Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility in Bedford, alongside two other plants in Dublin, Ireland, and Milan, Italy. Covanta is also currently building the Newhurst facility in Leicestershire, the … … letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news OPRL Announces New Board Members Publication/Website: Packaging News Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news New EU roadmap proposes action to ban some of the most hazardous chemicals from consumer products Yesterday the European Commission published the “Restrictions Roadmap”, a new plan to restrict the use of a number of groups of chemicals, including bisphenols, phthalates, PFAS and flame retardants. The chemicals concerned all have severe hazards, including endocrine disruption, cancer-causing properties and persistence in the environment. They are routinely used in a wide range of household […] CHEM Trust · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news EPR: Guide to the 2nd Consultation for Packaging Producers The post EPR: Guide to the 2nd Consultation for Packaging Producers appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Forest microbes that can survive and even thrive from megafires Research from UC Riverside finds that fungi and bacteria can survive redwood tanoak forest megafires – they can even increase in number after feeling the flames. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Retailers propose waste minimisation measures Retailer Co-op and restaurant chain Burger King have taken steps which aim to reduce the production of waste. The Co-op announced plans to scrap use-by dates on its own-brand yoghurt range and Burger King is to trial a range of reusable packaging for its burgers and sides. Food waste Co-op’s move will see the use-by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news OPRL Brings New Talent Onto its Board Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news FPP measures ‘help in metal sector fires’ Two metals recycling companies suffered fires in the past fire days with fire prevention plan measures appearing to help at their respective sites in Doncaster and Preston. The Doncaster fire was at Morris Metals’ site and broke out out shortly before 7pm on Friday (22 April), South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says, with crews on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Minimising impacts of coastal construction on bottlenose dolphins Dolphin Behaviourist and Biostatistician gives insight into the impacts of coastal construction, ensuring quality of coastal life for dolphins Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Resource Futures Senior Consultant Katie Powell is this week part of a delegation from Bristol taking part in the Bloomberg Harvard Collaboration Track in New York City. The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative inspires and invests in future generations of city leaders. Since the Initiative’s founding, more than 200 students have engaged in fellowships in … Continue reading "The Bloombe… Resource Futures · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news AI and Waste Recognition – Why It Works So Well In urban environments such as cities, one of the biggest problems is waste management. The combination of businesses and residential areas creates a lot of garbage to deal with. And it’s only getting worse – according to the World Bank, global waste generation is expected to increase by 70% by 2025. So, how can we... Recycleye news · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Primark Announces Half-Year Progress In Its Primark Cares Sustainability Commitments - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - FareShare The Felix Project · 26 Apr 2022 Industry news Stobart Energy becomes Esken Renewables EXCLUSIVE VIDEO REPORT: Stobart Energy has today changed its name to Esken Renewables. The rebranding comes after some complex name changes. Stobart Group, the parent company of Stobart Energy which also owned the ‘Eddie Stobart’ and ‘Stobart’ trademarks, sold back the Stobart brands which it owned to Eddie Stobart Logistics for £10 million in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Sector recognised in Queen’s Awards list Winners of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise were announced last week (21 April), with a string of waste and recycling companies noted. The annually awarded Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are for “outstanding achievement by UK business” in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility. This year saw … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Contact the Confederation of Paper Industries - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Corrugated Packaging - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news One day to go until London Conference Local authorities, service providers and policymakers will gather in London tomorrow (26 April) to debate the current and future challenges facing waste and recycling teams in the capital. Celebrating its seventh anniversary and returning in-person for the first time since 2019, letsrecycle.com’s one-day London Conference will take place at 41 Portland Place, London. Supported by … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Pair who attacked Suez crew member sentenced Suez has “taken the difficult decision” to publicise an assault on its crews in Doncaster, after a couple pleaded guilty to attacking a crew member last year. The company explained that a member of crew was attacked by a woman and her partner during a collection round in the Askern area in Doncaster in March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Wastewise showcase their flagship IVC facility TAKE a tour of the Wastewise flagship IVC facility in Crewe where they process over 75,000 tonnes of mixed garden and food waste per annum. The £7m state of the art composting facility was opened in June 2020, built to treat organic waste for Cheshire East Council and uses a Gicom IVC system along with... Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Beauparc confirms B&M Waste acquisition The Beauparc Group has confirmed its acquisition of B&M Waste and has pledged to ensure that the company “continues to grow”. The move was exclusively revealed by letsrecycle.com earlier this month (see letsrecycle.com story), but until the latest statement had not been confirmed by either company. However, in a joint release last week (20 April), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Tissue - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Heads of Agreement Signed for Equity Investment and Production Offtake in the Nickel Mines of Mustika Artha Prathama in Indonesia As part of a strategy to establish a strategic portfolio of mining assets in Indonesia to provide security of supply and feedstock to a future processing plant of intermediate metal salts used in electric vehicle batteries, Altilium Metals is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with PT. Karya Sarana [...] Altilium news · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Press Releases - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 25 Apr 2022 Industry news Your Ecosurety support - Ecosurety Hub Ecosurety · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news Papermaking Process - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news Working in the Paper Industry - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news PaperWorks - Packs 1 & 2 - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Celebrating sustainable solutions for Fashion Revolution Week 2022 The new edie podcast episode is a special edition marking Fashion Revolution Week 2022, with our expert guest interviewees covering topics including local clothing rental, garment upcycling, fashion activism and low-impact clothing care. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news Rana Plaza. Nine-Years On Every so often, an event takes place which makes shockingly visible the reality of fast fashion’s dependence on the dirt-cheap... TRAID · 24 Apr 2022