Recycling news: 2023

Industry news Congratulations to our Ex-Service Team Members It gives us great pleasure to announce that two members of our team have been nominate for a Scottish ex-force in Business Award. Lee Thomas form Levenseat Renewable Energy and Lisa Heffernan form Levenseat Ltd. Lee has been nominated in the service leaver of the year category and Lisa in the Military Values in Business […] Levenseat · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Consultation response: Department for the Economy Strategy for a Circular Economy in Northern Ireland Department for the Economy Strategy for a Circular Economy in Northern Ireland On the 20th of March 2023, ADBA submitted their response to the Department for the Economy’s consultation on the Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. The Strategy outlined 12 proposals for a Circular Economy Strategy in Northern Ireland including: Proposal 1: Develop and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news IKEA Kitchen Planner - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Dorset recommended to reject Portland EfW plant Dorset council’s planning committee is being recommended to refuse permission for an energy from waste plant at Portland, in the south of the county. The recommendation, for a committee meeting this Friday (24 March) has prompted a strong response from the developer, Powerfuel Portland, which claims the report has “serious errors and misrepresentations”. The Dorset … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Scottish DRS will ‘decimate’ small waste firms, RMAS warns The Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) has criticised Circularity Scotland for appointing “US-owned corporation” Biffa as the sole logistics provider for the deposit return scheme (DRS). RMAS, which represents Scotland’s SME resource and waste management companies, said the decision to appoint a single, centralised contractor will “decimate” smaller waste operators. This is because… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Sustainable drainage guidance issued for Welsh waste sites In light of legal requirements around sustainable drainage for construction sites of more than 100 sq m in Wales, a new advisory note for the waste and recycling sector has been produced by WRAP’s Welsh division, WRAP Cymru. The advisory note has been published on the WRAP Cymru website to help waste site designers and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Incoming Agency chief says EA ‘can be proud’ Phillip Duffy, who was announced as Sir James Bevan’s replacement as Environment Agency (EA) chief executive last week, has said the regulator “can be proud” of its work under its current CEO. Mr Duffy made the comment following the announcement of his appointment on 16 March. He will start the role on 1 July, replacing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Liverpool Half Marathon -Sunday 26th March Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 26th MARCH 2023 – Restrictions to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre, Jericho Lane, Liverpool There will be restrictions to the access at the Otterspool Recycling Centre during the Liverpool Half Marathon on Sunday 26th March 2023. Access to and from Jericho Lane / Aigburth Road will be restricted between 9.00 - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Shaun’s move on story Shaun recently moved out of Emmaus Sheffield into his own place, ready to start work and move on with his life. In this blog, Shaun shares his story. I have... Emmaus UK · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Environment Agency Guidance on PCBs, 20 March 2023 The post Environment Agency Guidance on PCBs, 20 March 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Guide to the Windsor Framework, 16 March 2023 The post Guide to the Windsor Framework, 16 March 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news WRAP’s business recycling pilot nears conclusion There is a month left to go on a business recycling pilot scheme in five areas in England, which aims to help businesses prepare for the upcoming consistency legislation. Led by WRAP, the 10-week pilot scheme is planned to run until 21 April. The scheme, titled Business of Recycling, is hoped to help businesses evaluate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news How to observe a low waste Ramadan Are you looking for ways to observe a low-waste Ramadan? For everyone observing the holy month, it can be an opportunity to reflect on responsibility towards the environment. Choosing to observe a low waste Ramadan can reduce your waste footprint and inspire other to do the same. Bristol Waste Company · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Waste (Scotland) Regulations - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Londoners rank waste reduction as top priority - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news Update on Additional Environment Agency Licence for EV Battery Recycling Pilot Line Altilium Metals, the only company in the UK currently recycling end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and recovering critical metals such as lithium and cobalt at its Devon demonstration line, has appointed Wardell Armstrong as a consultant for the application of an additional EA permit for a pilot plant. A pilot plant, the next stage in the [...] Altilium news · 21 Mar 2023 Industry news PIE Factory Partners with City Harvest City Harvest and PIE Factory have joined forces to sustainably promote the prevention of food waste and address food poverty at events. City Harvest London · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Lighting firm installs 2,000 solar panels Leading European lighting manufacturer SG Lighting has installed 2,000 solar panels on the roof of its factory in Lillesand, Norway. […] Recolight · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news LETI unveils spec guide The Low Energy Transformation Initiative has published a specification and procurement guide to support lighting and other designers and contractors […] Recolight · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Signify ‘on track to double its positive impact on environment’ Signify says it is on its way to doubling its positive impact on the environment and society while remaining carbon […] Recolight · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Greenpeace reaction to IPCC synthesis report: ‘The Wolf is at the Door’ The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has delivered its synthesis report - the final chapter of its Sixth Assessment - to world governments in Switzerland. Greenpeace UK · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news What scientists want you to know about climate change in 2023 The IPCC climate report has a clear message: The choices we make in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years. Greenpeace UK · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Grid infrastructure is vital to unleash the UK’s booming renewables sector Laith Whitwham, Senior Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, outlines the importance of upgrading UK power grid infrastructure. Aldersgate Group · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news News in brief (20/03/23) With news on: Enva improves carbon performance for third successive year; Housing company to pay for illegal waste activity; CIWM to produce digital series; Government ‘recognises contribution of biomass’. Enva improves carbon performance for third straight year Recycling specialist Enva has improved its ‘carbon avoidance’ performance for the third consecutive year, the company’s latest sustain… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Ellin slams ‘nonsense’ export claims from Agency chief The chief executive of the Recycling Association, Simon Ellin, has expressed his anger at Sir James Bevan’s comments last week reiterating a call to ban waste exports. As first reported by letsrecycle.com, Sir James, the Environment Agency’s chief executive, made the remarks when speaking at an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee on 14 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Case study: From lectures to lighting up The Gambia with clean energy. Most people in Sulayman Darboe’s position would be considering a comfortable office job with all the security that goes along with it. However, the 26-year-old Gambian has never been one to follow the crowd. The first one of his family to go to university, he has his sights set on far loftier ambitions – playing […] WasteAid · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Savanna Rags ‘ceasing operations’ after Mansfield fire Textile recycling company Savanna Rags suffered a major fire at its site in Mansfield this weekend (18 March), with 100 firefighters in attendance and local residents forced to evacuate their homes. The company posted on Facebook the following today saying it is “ceasing our operations with immediate effect” due to the blaze. Nottinghamshire Fire and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Resource Futures collaborates on carbon modelling for deposit return schemes Contracted by Local Partnerships, Resource Futures will provide specialist technical input for developing a carbon assessment of a traditional return-to-retail deposit return scheme (DRS) and a digital DRS. Resource Futures · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news OPINON: ‘Scotland’s ticking clock is getting louder’ Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at Advetec, argues that Scotland’s waste handlers and local councils desperately need more alternatives to exporting waste. OPINION: When Scotland’s Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater, confirmed the ban on new energy from waste (EfW) plants in July 2022 – it presented a new and very pressing challenge for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Powerday unveils net zero target for 2040 Powerday has announced a target to reach net zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Wood Recyclers Association · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Unscrambling the alphabet soup of ESG reporting – Edie 23 Last month, James Skidmore, Valpak Head of Consulting, was invited to speak about ESG reporting at Edie 23 - Sustainability Leaders Forum. In his blog, James outlines the importance of ESG reporting and summarises some valuable insights gained from fellow panellists. Valpak · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Government study highlights ‘e-waste plastic’ concern A study commissioned by the Office for Product Safety and Standards into the risks of using recycled materials in some products has found there is a “clear and undesirable circular economy of e-waste plastics”. This, according to the report, is occurring when e-waste is exported to countries where “substantial informal recycling industries exist”. Plastics containing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news Who will be our next Change Maker? - Biffa Biffa · 20 Mar 2023 Industry news The new European Critical Raw Materials Act and Net Zero Industry Act will support Altilium Metals Bulgarian copper tailings recycling project, making us fully aligned with Europe’s legislation to produce a low carbon and sustainable source of domestic copper The European Critical Raw Materials Act and Net Zero Industry Act were announced by the European Commission this week signifying a positive step forward for European critical raw materials supply security and independence basis its transition to net zero and electrification of transport. The addition of copper to the Critical Minerals list will allow for [...] Altilium news · 18 Mar 2023 Industry news ADEC INNOVATIONS - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 18 Mar 2023 Industry news Anti-Bribery and Corruption - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 18 Mar 2023 Industry news Global Recycling Day 2023 focuses on Africa The Global Recycling Foundation has announced the launch of its 2030 ‘Vision for a Green Africa’ today (17 March) at a reception in House of Commons. The initiative has been launched today to “mark the start” of Global Recycling Day, which is taking place tomorrow. The foundation’s Africa programme for 2030 is set to focus … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Dunelm launches homeware donation initiative Homewares retailer Dunelm has announced launched its ‘Home to Home’ reuse initiative, which will allow customers to donate “pre-loved items” at selected Dunelm stores. The retailer explained that the scheme, developed in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, involves 18 Dunelm stores in the North West. The stores will accept usable homeware items from any retailer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Repair Week: Rework your Wardrobe Repair your clothes with these 5 hacks. Save yourself money and keep your favourite items in your wardrobe rotation with these super easy hacks. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Repair Week: Hack your Home! Why should we repair stuff in our homes instead of buying new? Firstly, it’s a lot lighter on the wallet than buying a replacement. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 17 Mar 2023