Recycling news: 2023

Industry news The Heart of Valpak Forest On the first volunteering day of the year, Valpak colleagues embarked upon an adventure to plant a variety of trees with the Heart of England Forest at Spernal Hall Farm. Hannah Akhtar, International Account Manager, recounts her experience. Valpak · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Case study: Increasing livelihood opportunities in Cameroon. One of the first people to take part in WasteAid’s initiative in Cameroon was Djoukou Tapang Julienne who’s known to most as Mama Pasto. Her story truly shows how lives can be transformed when people have access to the right opportunity, support and tools. When WasteAid first met the 49-year-old mother of five she was […] WasteAid · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news ‘Possible fraud’ at Bristol Waste depot under investigation Police are currently investigating “possible fraudulent activity” within a waste depot in Avonmouth, according to a spokesperson for Bristol Waste. Wholly owned by Bristol city council, Bristol Waste carries out the city’s waste and recycling collections, provides street cleansing services and operates its household waste recycling centres. A spokesperson for Bristol Waste told letsrecycle.com … letsrecycle.com News · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Waste emissions calculator offered to local authorities Local authorities now have access to a waste emissions calculator from Local Partnerships following work by Cambridgeshire county council and UCL (University College London). A first version of the calculator was developed in 2021, specific to Cambridgeshire county council waste operations. Then in 2022 the calculator was road-tested with six other local authorities and expanded … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Julia Turner recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist Julia Turner, Executive Director of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, has been named on the first ever powerlist to celebrate inspirational women in trade associations. Launched today (March 8) by the Trade Association Forum (TAF) to coincide with International Women’s Day, the Women in Trade Association’s Powerlist was compiled by the TAF, Federation of Small Businesses […] Wood Recyclers Association · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Proud to support women in construction: Dorset’s Wyatt Homes marks International Women’s Day To mark International Women’s Day (March 8th), Poole based Wyatt Homes is highlighting the achievements of one of its employees, Alexandra Negoita. Alexandra, 27, a Solent University graduate in Architectural Technology and Design, is forging a career as an Assistant Technical Co-ordinator in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. According to the Office for National Statistics… Skip & Waste Magazine · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news enfinium announces new family support policies across the organisation to support equality, diversity and inclusion enfinium announces new family support policies across the organisation to support equity, diversity and inclusion enfinium · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Mayor of West Midlands visits multi-million-pound Net Zero Hub facility in West Bromwich Mayor of West Midlands visits multi-million-pound Net Zero Hub facility in West Bromwich enfinium · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news Report: UK’s construction sector won’t reach net-zero without circular economy focus The UK’s construction sector could reduce its emissions by two-thirds within 12 years solely by cutting its use of raw materials, a new report from Green Alliance has concluded. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news International Women’s Day 2023: Women Behind the Wheel – Liza Mae Foster - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 8 Mar 2023 Industry news A message from our Chief Executive: 2022 Preliminary Results - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Moving Mountains: working with City Harvest is a no brainer The post Moving Mountains: working with City Harvest is a no brainer appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news LIA in crunch talks with Govt over 120lm/W rule Industry representatives are meeting the UK government today to lobby for amendments to the forthcoming Ecodesign regulations. A delegation from […] Recolight · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news SLL office guide LG7 considers circular economy The Society of Light and Lighting’s latest Lighting Guide 07 (LG7) includes considerations of the circular economy for the first […] Recolight · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Speakers named for remanufacturing lighting conference The headline speakers for next month’s conference on Remanufacturing Lighting have been named by the event’s organiser Recolight. The one-day […] Recolight · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Apple and Ginger Kimchi The post Apple and Ginger Kimchi appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Recognising women in waste: How MBA Polymers UK and EMR are paving the way for females in the plastic recycling industry This International Women’s Day (8th March), Kelly Speed, Account Manager at MBA Polymers UK, who works to ensure recycled polymers enter the global markets, explains how the company is leading the way in attracting more women into the plastic recycling industry: “I’ve been at MBA Polymers UK for more for than a decade now, and... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Record-breaking amount of carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires in 2021 Gradually increasing since 2000, carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires peaked drastically in 2021 to a record high of 1.76 billion tons. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news CIWM launches Technical membership To meet the waste management and resource sector’s ever-growing demand to professionalise specific technical ability, CIWM has today (7th March) launched a new grade to its portfolio of membership options. Responding to market research and sector feedback, CIWM will now recognise the pathways of technically competent managers by awarding TechMCIWM membership to applicants with level 4... The po… Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Northern Ireland Resources Network https://www.ni-rn.com 0353 87 173 5184 info@ni-rn.cominfo@ni-rn.com NIRN is the representative body for reuse and repair organisations. Our aim is to promote sustainable reuse and repair as a practical and effective way of tackling Northern Ireland’s waste generation and develop opportunities in the Circular Economy. Circular Communities Scotland · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Celebrating Kalpona Akter this international women’s day This International Women’s Day, Traid is celebrating the work of Kalpona Akter, one of the most important campaigners amplifying the... TRAID · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Obituary: Keith Bury CBE 1934-2023 One of the waste management sector’s veterans and a former president of national and European associations, Keith Bury CBE died on 27 February 2023. Mr Bury, 88, was twice president of the European waste management association FEAD as well chairing and being treasurer of the UK’s Environmental Services Association (ESA). In 1992 he was president … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! The post CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news ‘Don’t bin’ theme for Food Waste Action Week Climate NGO WRAP has yesterday (6 March) launched its third annual Food Waste Action Week with a ‘Win. Don’t Bin’ theme which aims to help households reduce their food waste. Running from 6 – 12 March, the Food Waste Action Week is led by WRAP’s food waste campaign Love Food Hate Waste. Starting the week … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news RECOUP expands its added-value services The post RECOUP expands its added-value services appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Squeezed Young Shoppers Worry They Can’t Afford To Dress More Sustainably Anymore - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Tearfund appoints Resource Futures to quantify plastic-aggravated flooding We will research how plastic pollution contributes to flooding events, the associated human health impacts, and to what extent it is getting worse, by exploring future trends in consumer plastic usage, population growth and climate change. Resource Futures · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Driving Circular Automotive Transformation: The next generation In part two of a two-part feature, Mike Townsend explores what future-orientated business models will look like to deliver a closed-loop transition for the automotive sector. edie — Circular Economy tag · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Large household items concern as WEEE targets missed Targets for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were missed for the sixth consecutive year in 2022, with a “significant” compliance fee now due. Items covered by the statistics, which were published on 2 March, range from large and small household WEEE – such as fridges and microwaves – to lighting, toys, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Things You Didn’t Know Waste Management Companies Do Discover the surprising services provided by waste management companies that go beyond just waste collection, from sustainability consulting to staff education. Bywaters · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Biffa wins Milton Keynes food and garden waste contract Biffa has been awarded a contract for the transfer and treatment of Milton Keynes council’s food and garden waste at a value of £10.3 million. The contract involves the transfer and treatment of food and garden waste resulting from the weekly kerbside collection service deposited by the council’s waste collection contractor. Under the award, Biffa will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton receives her OBE from Princess Anne ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton receives her OBE from Princess Anne Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association was recognised for her services to the development of the biogas industry in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 She received her OBE from the Princess Royal at an Investiture held at Windsor… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Mar 2023 Industry news Global Ocean Treaty: how people power helped protect the oceans Under pressure from millions of people around the world, governments finally secured a Global Ocean Treaty. Greenpeace UK · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Fatality at Manchester skip firm after vehicle collision A 42-year-old man died after colliding with an excavator vehicle at an industrial estate on Outram Road, Dukinfield, a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson has said. The spokesperson told letsrecycle.com that officers were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a man on an industrial estate on Outram Road, Dukinfield on 3 March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Tributes paid to man who died after being hit by excavator while working in skip yard A 42-year-old man who was working at an industrial estate in Greater Manchester died after being hit by an excavator vehicle. Hundreds of people took to Facebook to pay tribute to John Graveson following the tragedy in Tameside on Friday morning (March 3). Lisa Hogson said: “RIP John Graveson. Have some great memories.” Carl Hill... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Mersey cookery classes serving up skills for Food Waste Action Week 2023 Eight community projects in the Liverpool City Region are helping people to cut food waste, eat healthier and save money after a funding boost. The projects have been given a share of £110,000 through the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority Community Fund 2022/23, which supports community reuse, recycling and waste prevention initiatives across the region. - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news Eco-School Wales’ Low Emission Journey to Morocco The post Eco-School Wales’ Low Emission Journey to Morocco appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news EPR not a “blank cheque” for councils, says Valpak Packaging waste compliance scheme Valpak has reassured obligated producers that fees under the new extended producer responsibility system are not a “blank cheque for local authorities”. Writing in a blog post on the new extended producer responsibility system, Valpak researcher Henry Smith offers reassurance to producers over the fees. He says that it “is a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news SMT GB appointed as Unicontrol distributor SMT GB says it has been officially appointed as a Unicontrol distributor for the UK. The Unicontrol 3D machine control system can now be retrofitted to the majority of construction equipment products in Great Britain according to the company. Created by Danish developers in collaboration with Scandinavian contractors, Unicontrol’s system was designed with the operator... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023 Industry news March’s Skip Hunk, Kyle is a real adrenaline junkie Hi! Introduce yourself to our readers please.Kyle Revell (Rev). I’m 30 years-old and I work for Norman Wenn Skip Hire in Norfolk as one of the skip lorry drivers. Tell us how long you’ve been there and what does the job involve?I have worked here for four years now, day to day I drive around... Skip & Waste Magazine · 6 Mar 2023