Recycling news: 2023

Industry news A celebration in Barry of our 100th repair cafe signed up On Saturday 4th March We celebrated all of the 100 incredible communities signed up to our network at the first Barry repair cafe. Held in the town's library, over 40 items were brought in for repair by our talented fixers. The volunteer team did a wonderful job of creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and ... Repair Cafe Wales · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Man Utd bidding war a “dirty derby” of sportswashing Commenting on the rival bids by the INEOS CEO and the Qatari Islamic Bank chairman to buy Manchester United, Areeba Hamid, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director, said: “It’s worrying that the Man Utd bidding process has turned into a dirty derby between entities linked to fossil fuels. Kicked out of museums and art galleries, oil and gas is […] Greenpeace UK · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Exports are vital to the UK, and EA CEO should not undermine them The Recycling Association has expressed its anger that the chief executive of the Environment Agency has undermined legitimate exports of recyclate by calling for an export ban. Speaking at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee in Parliament this week, Sir James Bevan gave his personal opinion that “sending certain wastes abroad is legal,… The Recycling Association · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news O2 Recycle saves more than 250,000 devices from landfill in 2022 To mark World Recycling Day 2023 (18th March), Virgin Media O2 has announced it has diverted 250,000 devices from landfill in 2022 through its O2 Recycle scheme. The scheme encourages customers – regardless of their network – to trade in unwanted smartphones, tablets, and accessories in exchange for a cash-back boost. O2 Recycle supports businesses... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Hazardous Waste Removal | Your Ultimate Guide What is Hazardous Waste? Hazardous waste is generally considered to be any waste that is harmful to human health, animals, or the environment. This also includes materials or substances the waste contains. In this blog we will be discussing chemical hazardous waste disposal, as opposed to radioactive or biohazardous waste disposal. Some examples of hazardous waste […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news How to get a better TM66 Product designer and environmental expert Simon Fisher tells Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony about his plans for the next […] Recolight · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news BMRA warns DRS could increase plastic sales The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has warned that the deposit return schemes proposed in Scotland and the rest of the UK could lead to an increased demand for plastic. The association explained that this is because the flat rate of a 20p deposit regardless of the container’s size could incentivise more plastic being sold … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news MPMA – Hydrogen for industrial heat feasibility study summary report, 9th March 2023 The post MPMA – Hydrogen for industrial heat feasibility study summary report, 9th March 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news AI Waste Sorting Robots Are the Future of the Circular Economy The world is becoming increasingly aware of the need to transition to a circular economy, and finding ways to efficiently and effectively recycle and reuse materials is becoming increasingly important. One promising solution to this problem is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) waste sorting robots equipped with computer vision technology. In this article, we... Recycleye news · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Obituary: Tony Mitchell, former Grundon managing director Grundon Waste Management have contributed this Obituary tribute to Tony Mitchell, who “helped shape the future of Grundon”. Grundon Waste Management has been paying tribute to former managing director Tony Mitchell, who died last month (February) aged 80. Mr Mitchell worked for Grundon for more than 30 years. Having joined in a sales capacity in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Government ‘recognises important contribution’ of waste wood biomass The Government recognises the important contribution that the waste wood biomass sector contributes to energy security and net zero goals, according to energy minister Graham Stuart. Wood Recyclers Association · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Coventry’s in-house MRF nears completion Construction work on the council-owned materials recycling facility (MRF) in Coventry is nearing completion, with the 170,000 tonne site due to be fully operational this summer. The project to build and operate the new facility is being overseen by Sherbourne Recycling Ltd, a company which has been established by and is wholly owned by eight … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Junior rowers in Leeds get boost from enfinium Skelton Grange funding award Junior rowers in Leeds get boost from enfinium Skelton Grange funding award enfinium · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news It’s a Mother’s Day / Mariners mashup at Grimsby recycling centre Workers at Grimsby Community Recycling Centre are creating a Mother’s Day / Mariners mashup to celebrate this weekend. They’ll be dressing up as daffodils and giving a bunch of flowers to all mums who visit the site to recycle things they no longer need. As well as Mother’s Day, the team are also getting behind... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 Mar 2023 Industry news Obituary: “Tony Mitchell helped shape the future of Grundon” The post Obituary: “Tony Mitchell helped shape the future of Grundon” appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Household collections - Flexible Plastic Fund Flexible Plastic Fund · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Claim your discount to gasworld magazine The post Claim your discount to gasworld magazine appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol | webinar slides The post Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol | webinar slides appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Beauparc continues growth path with Peak Waste deal Beauparc has strengthened its presence in central and northern England through the acquisition of Derbyshire-based skip hire company Peak Waste Recycling. Peak Waste describes itself as the largest privately-owned waste management company in Derbyshire. It operates a fleet of 32 vehicles with a team of 75 staff and provide waste services to customers throughout Derbyshire. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Packaging challenges spelt out to the Recycling Association Paper and plastic packaging challenges to meet demands for recycling and greater sustainability were spelt out by speakers at this week’s annual Recycling Association conference, held at Ashurst’s solicitors in London. And, the audience also heard of the importance of sustainability information which is increasingly becoming a norm for company reporting. Kellogg’s Annie Farrar, sustainable … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Joint press release UK Government’s Automotive Transformation Fund and Altilium Metals on completion of a Feasibility Study proving commercial scale battery recycling in the UK to support the scale up of the it’s zero emission automotive supply chain The Altilium Metals planned Teesside plant once operational will be the biggest source of domestic Cathode Active Material from recycling in the UK, strengthening a local supply chain currently reliant on China while creating a more sustainable planet for all of us. In future battery manufacturers and automotive OEM’s will be mandated to use a [...] Altilium news · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Ministers ignored nature advisers on biodiversity targets The post Ministers ignored nature advisers on biodiversity targets appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Waste and recycling myths busted In a world beset by a climate crisis, recycling is one low-stakes activity that can make us feel like we’re making a difference. Yes, recycling is yet to be a perfect process, but we owe it to our planet to adopt the best available solutions and continue to develop more effective ones. In our fight... Skip & Waste Magazine · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Highlander to enter wood recycling market Glasgow-based Highlander International is to enter the wood recycling market next month when it launches a wood recycling and pallet recovery service at its East Kilbride site near Glasgow. Highlander has its roots in the paper recycling industry, and says it is the largest independent paper recycler in Scotland. Highlander has now invested in new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Canned Foods help combat food waste MPMA flags up high-impact solution to global food wastage at The National Food Waste Conference The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s (MPMA) Director and Chief Executive, Robert Fell, recently presented at […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news ‘Whole vapes should not be incinerated’ EA says The Environment Agency written to all compliance schemes and approved authorised treatment facilities (AATFs) outlining its stance on the processing of vapes. In a noticed published this morning (16 March) the Agency explained it is aware of “current concerns being expressed” surrounding the incineration of disposable vapes and outlined its position on the matter. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Spring Budget: Highlights for AD On 15th March 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget 2023, which he deemed his “Budget for Growth”. His speech to parliament reflected on the importance of renewables in enhancing energy security, though focussed predominately on the expansion of the nuclear sector, despite the great opportunities afforded by other forms of renewables. Included in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news POWERDAY UNVEILS NET ZERO TARGET FOR 2040 The post POWERDAY UNVEILS NET ZERO TARGET FOR 2040 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Renewi opens flagship UK office and calls for clarity over waste reforms Renewi, the leading international waste-to-product company, officially opened its flagship new headquarters in Milton Keynes this week, while calling for clarity over the UK Government’s waste strategy. Renewi operates 5 PFI (Private Finance Initiative) contracts in the UK and recycles 40% of the residual (black bag) waste it handles. The company is a market-leader in... Skip & Waste Magazine · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news EfW operators hail ‘£20bn’ funding for carbon capture Energy from waste (EfW) plant operators have hailed the announcement in the Spring Budget yesterday that “up to £20 billion” will be committed for the “early deployment” of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). While still in its early stages, CCUS technology would enable plant operators to capture emissions from their facilities, which are then … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news UK Government must not undermine Global Ocean Treaty by greenlighting deep sea mining Kingston, Jamaica, 16 March – The 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority starts today with world delegates gathering in Kingston, Jamaica less than two weeks after the Global Ocean Treaty was agreed at the United Nations. The meeting is a critical moment for the future of the oceans as deep sea mining companies are […] Greenpeace UK · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news The 2022 Drought Experience in Wales | WEBINAR - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 16 Mar 2023 Industry news Spring Budget 2023: A missed opportunity in attracting low carbon investment REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association comments on Spring Budget Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association comments on Spring Budget The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has issued the following response, by its chairman Chris Huhne, to the Spring Budget presented today by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: “For renewables and net zero, this is a never-never budget of far-off promises that fails to deliver on immediate… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Treasury to ‘engage’ before taking next steps of landfill tax review The Treasury has published the results of a consultation on its review of the landfill tax, but is not making any decisions until further discussions with industry are held. The summary of responses to the consultation, launched in 2021, was published alongside the Spring Budget 2023, which confirmed that landfill tax will rise in line … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Budget 2023: what it means for energy bills and climate change The government had a chance to tackle the cost of living, energy and climate crises with the 2023 budget. But did they rise to the occasion? Greenpeace UK · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news EASTER 2023 WELSH LANGUAGE The post EASTER 2023 WELSH LANGUAGE appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Let’s turn the Earth green this St Patrick’s Day No matter how Irish you are, or how far from Ireland you live, get your Guinness at the ready, as St Patrick’s Day is upon us on 17th March. But is our much-loved Irish holiday causing an environmental hangover and leaving you with a banging headache and a mountain of waste to deal with on... Skip & Waste Magazine · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news Bevan ‘stands by’ call for waste export ban In what could be his last appearance before MPs before standing down this month, the chief executive of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan, has said he “stands by” his call for a ban on all waste exports from the UK. Speaking at an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee yesterday (March 14), the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CNH Industrial Takes Controlling Stake In Bennamann MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CNH Industrial Takes Controlling Stake In Bennamann Reinforcing methane’s strategic role in farming’s energy independence CNH Industrial is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities by taking a majority stake in Bennamann – a UK-based expert in solutions to capture, repurpose and store fugitive methane emissions for energy use. In conjunction with CNH… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Mar 2023