Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Sophie Trueman appointed Too Good To Go's Managing Director UK & IE - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 24 Apr 2022 Industry news Useful Links - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Legislation – Extended Producer Responsibility Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation requires manufacturers to manage the full lifecycle of their products, encouraging sustainable choices in packaging. Starting in 2023, UK businesses will bear financial responsibility for product packaging post-use. Polytag's innovative Describe, Tag and Trace technology helps businesses comply with EPR by tracking and analyzing packaging throu… Polytag news · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Home - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Key Issues - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Our Members - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Health & Safety / PABIAC - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 23 Apr 2022 Industry news Andy Coyne - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Myths & Facts - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news 11 advantages of a Digital Deposit Return Scheme Polytag introduces a pioneering Digital Deposit Return Scheme, leveraging tag and trace technology to streamline recycling and reduce environmental impact. This digital approach lowers operational costs, simplifies the recycling process for consumers, and integrates with existing waste management systems. Join us in revolutionising recycling and enhancing eco-responsibility. Polytag news · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news What is a Smart City & Could it Solve the Waste Crisis? City and town environments are rapidly evolving, and the surge in advanced technology has birthed the concept of the Smart City. These metropolitan areas are not just increasing in population; they are also becoming smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Smart cities leverage technology with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents,… Zero Waste Week · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Social media “influence” accelerates fast fashion culture Fast fashion culture, though widely disapproved of, is still on the rise as social media companies use it as a marketing ploy for adolescents. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Daps or plimsolls? Have your say with Bristol’s new ballot bins! The post Daps or plimsolls? Have your say with Bristol’s new ballot bins! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Costa Coffee to Trial Plant-Based Cup Lids Publication/Website: edie.net Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news OPINION: ‘More must be done on glass recycling’ Kevin Bell, managing director at Renewi’s Maltha Glass Recycling, shares his view on what hinders the road to a 90% glass recycling rate by 2030 set by the partnership Close the Glass Loop. OPINION: There is nothing like glass. Unlike more ill-famed peers like plastic, recyclers can give new life to glass packaging ad infinitum. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Using marine heatwave forecasts to predict ecological impacts Marine heatwave forecasts could potentially provide up to one year’s notice of changes to ocean temperatures, predicting effects on ecosystems. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Viridor and Reuse Network unveil partnership Viridor and the Reuse Network have announced a strategic partnership to “further develop the UK’s reuse sector”. Viridor has committed £50,000 to the charity to support its “network of reuse charities and social enterprise members who continue to find balanced environmental and social solutions for both people and the planet”. According to Viridor, the money will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Vehicle news round-up (22/04/2022) With news on: Interim fleet for Wellingborough’s in-house services; Converted RCV delivered to Islington; Electric fleet for Exeter ; and, Veolia launches renewable fuelled fleet. Interim fleet for Wellingborough’s in-house services North Northamptonshire council’s vehicle partner specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has provided an interim fleet of 30 vehicles to carry out the council’s in-hous… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Black algae fabrics and 3D-woven denim: 8 of the best innovations for sustainable fashion This week is Fashion Revolution Week and, to mark the occasion, edie and innovation partner Springwise are highlighting eight groundbreaking technologies, materials and systems that could help transform the fashion sector, for good. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Forestry - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news BIR notes ‘reduced impact’ of Covid-19 in 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic had a “reduced impact” on the global recycling industry in 2021 when compared to the year before, according to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). However, the BIR suggests the sector faces “another dramatic challenge” given the unfolding crisis in Ukraine. And, it says changes to the EU’s shipment regulations may restrict … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news England’s outdated trespassing laws are harming nature and people Nearly a century ago, the Kinder Mass Trespass direct action showed us another countryside was possible. Now we must follow in their footsteps for ourselves – and for nature too. Greenpeace UK · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Publications - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Earth Day 2022: Viridor and Reuse Network announce strategic partnership Developing the reuse sector requires partnership, and we are delighted to be working with Viridor to come together as one team to deliver real change in the local communities we call home. Reuse Network · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Essex’s Tovi Eco Park waste facility to be demolished Essex county council and UBB Waste (Essex) Ltd agreed yesterday (21 April) to cancel the waste treatment contract for the Tovi Eco Park mechanical biological treatment (MBT) plant in Basildon. The parties have agreed to amend the contract to include an obligation on UBB to demolish the facility, hand the environmental permit back to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Recycling - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Supercharging climate conversations among young people A guide for media - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 22 Apr 2022 Industry news Key Statistics - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news News in brief (21/04/2022) With news on: CIWM launches metal recycling contractor competency scheme; North Somerset bin strike paused; firefighters praise site staff after Rochford blaze extinguished; and, reuse social enterprise wins Queen’s Award. CIWM launches metal recycling contractor competency scheme The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has today (21 April) launched a ‘contractor competency scheme… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager Alupro has announced the appointment of Martin Hyde as sustainability and public affairs manager. Joining the company from producer compliance scheme Comply Direct Ltd, Hyde has significant experience in sustainability, legislation and environmental policy. During his six-year tenure at Comply Direct, he was responsible for delivering consultancy on packaging, waste electricals, recycling, batt… Alupro · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet with City Harvest The post Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet with City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news First Merlo Cingo models arrive in Ireland MERLO distributors in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, has received first deliveries at their Rathcoole centre of the new Cingo, a wholly new addition to the Merlo range which McHale claims is ‘tailor-made for the small contractor and rental market’. Described by their sales director, Denis McGrath as ‘a hugely innovative range of tracked carriers’, Cingo... Skip & Waste Magazine · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Large bees are in decline due to climate change Large bees will decline in population size, as smaller bees are more resistant to climate change due to better heat tolerance. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news GMB hails ‘massive win’ as Adur & Worthing strike ends The GMB Union has hailed a “massive win for workers” as its members in Adur & Worthing councils’ joint waste services department voted to suspend their strike action. The dispute over pay began in February and resulted in almost 30 days of industrial action where bins were not collected. This morning (21 April), GMB members … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Q1 Newsletter – April 2022 In this edition of The Circular, the latest updates on Plastic Packaging Tax and find out more about the UNEA plastic pollution treaty. Download Der Beitrag Q1 Newsletter – April 2022 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Restoring biodiversity: Ecological value of hedgerows Laura Arneson Horn, Owner of the Wild Bee Project considers the ecological value of hedgerows, crop pollination by diverse wild bees and restoring biodiversity Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news EMR opens metals facility at Glasgow docks Metal recycling company European Metal Recycling (EMR) has opened a new site at Glasgow’s Clydeport docks following a “multi-million-pound investment”. EMR says the eight-acre King George V site will receive metal for recycling from commercial clients and the public for processing and shipping to customers in the UK and around the world. The operation will charter … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Wiltshire defers Northacre EfW decision Wiltshire council has delayed deciding whether to approve Northacre’s £200 million energy from waste (EfW) plant while it awaits clarity on a government consultation. In a meeting of its strategic planning committee yesterday (20 April), the council adjourned its decision until July, on the grounds that it was awaiting the outcome of the “government’s consultation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Nationwide Metal Recycling and Waste Management Specialist Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade The Midlands’ largest independent metal recycling and waste management specialist has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Ward Recycling · 21 Apr 2022 Industry news Valencia Waste Management becomes major landfill operator Valencia Waste Management has emerged as the new company which will operate the former Viridor Waste Management’s landfill and gas generation businesses. Viridor’s landfill side was sold at the end of March 2022 to Frank Solutions Limited “in its entirety” (see letsrecycle.com story). In a statement Viridor explained that Frank Solutions Ltd acts as the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2022