Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.
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Environmental Industries Commission · 25 Feb 2022
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Rugby Player’s leg ‘never been right since’ being infected by dog poo
The post Rugby Player’s leg ‘never been right since’ being infected by dog poo appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy .
Keep Wales Tidy · 24 Feb 2022
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Maesteg- Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability
We recognise that this past year has been hard for many, so with this in mind, we’d like to promote some other incredible initiatives working to create stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable communities. Each month we will be promoting a location that is home to one of our repair cafés, celebrating the many other inspirational, ...
Repair Cafe Wales · 24 Feb 2022
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Veolia ‘disappointed’ as Hampshire rejects Alton EfW
Veolia has expressed disappointment after its application to replace an existing materials recovery facility (MRF) in Alton with an energy from waste (EfW) plant was rejected by Hampshire county council. Veolia submitted its plans for the 330,000 tonnes per annum capacity EfW plant in July 2020 (see letsrecycle.com story). The facility was to be based near Alton, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2022
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Sri Lanka completes return of illegally imported waste to UK
The post Sri Lanka completes return of illegally imported waste to UK appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 24 Feb 2022
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Annual rough sleeping snapshot 2022
The annual rough sleeping snapshot for England, published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, shows rough sleeping has decreased by 9% since 2020 and down 49% from...
Emmaus UK · 24 Feb 2022
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Additional NEDs sought for OPRL Board
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OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 24 Feb 2022
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GOV Regulation Changes Regarding Red Diesel
Rebated diesel is a chemically marked and dyed gas oil. In the UK, the colour of the dye is red, thereby the name red diesel. Red diesel usage is common in industries with heavy machinery, like cranes, bulldozers. Red diesel has been subject to a rebate from the full fuel duty rate because it was […]
CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 24 Feb 2022
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Air pollution can increase childhood ADHD risk by 62%
Study finds that children with high exposures to air pollution, and lower exposure to green spaces have an increased risk of developing ADHD.
Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Feb 2022
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Letsrecycle.com’s National Food Waste Conference returns
The annual National Food Waste Conference organised by letsrecycle.com celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. This year’s event takes place on 10 March at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London, as it has in previous years. The conference will see experts from the industry such as food waste processors, producers, waste management companies, local authorities, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2022
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WRAP to launch plastic bag recycling campaign
Resources charity WRAP is to launch a citizen campaign encouraging the recycling of plastic bags and wrappings at front of store locations on 28 March. Repeat the Cycle Dubbed ‘Repeat the Cycle’, the campaign will address packaging such as bags for frozen peas, bread bags, and the wrapping around packets of toilet rolls. WRAP will launch the campaign … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2022
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News in brief (24/02/2022)
With news on: Liverpool city launches recycling campaign; Wood Recyclers’ Association gains CPD approval; Oxford changes bin collections to tackle climate emergency; Minister Poots encourages carrier bag reuse. Liverpool city launches recycling campaign Liverpool city region has launched a digital campaign to remind residents how to ‘recycle right’. Don’t Treat Us Like Rubbish is part … Read Mo…
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2022
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Agency unveils new permits for smaller metal recyclers
The Environment Agency is to issue two new standard rules permits which include fire prevention plans for small-scale operators starting in the spring this year. The permits are intended for small-scale operators either to store and treat up to 5,000 tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals each year or to operate a vehicle storage, depollution, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 24 Feb 2022
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Saving Lives with Art
The RTProjects has been ‘Saving Lives with Art’ since 2009. Set up in response to the high rates of suicide in County Durham. RTProjects supports people towards recovery through creative activities. Beano, its founder, does not shy away from the subject of suicide and believes that it should be more openly discussed. “We need to talk about […]
UK Men's Sheds Association · 23 Feb 2022
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RECOUP questions ‘headline-grabbing’ milk bottle switch
Plastics recycling charity RECOUP has questioned supermarket chain Morrisons’ “headline-grabbing” decision to switch the packaging for its own brand milk bottles from plastic to paper. Morrisons says the move to Tetra Pak cartons made from plant-based paperboard will reduce plastic and carbon emissions (see letsrecycle.com story). RECOUP says plastic bottles are collected at the kerbside … Read…
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2022
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AIR QUALITY - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)
Environmental Industries Commission · 23 Feb 2022
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New call for feedback on potential change to PAS110 limits
Aqua Enviro are working alongside WRAP to explore several aspects of plastic residues in digestate and compost, and are asking for the industry’s view on a potential change to plastic limits in PAS110 digestates in England. Scotland has far more stringent contamination limits compared to England’s, allowing a maximum of 0.029kg/tonne – just 8%…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Feb 2022
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Clarity sees increase in PRN market share as producers look to reduce supply chain risk
The post Clarity sees increase in PRN market share as producers look to reduce supply chain risk appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 23 Feb 2022
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Guide to the Packaging Waste Regulations
The post Guide to the Packaging Waste Regulations appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 23 Feb 2022
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EU transport rules to bring ‘challenges’, Geminor says
Norwegian waste fuel specialist Geminor claims EU regulations will further reduce transport capacity in Europe, bringing “more challenges” to the recycling industry. Earlier this month, Europe implemented several aspects of the EU’s Mobility Package, which aims to improve driver’s working conditions, get rid of illegal transport, and create common rules for players in the haulier … Read More Th…
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2022
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Morrisons irks plastics recyclers with milk bottle switch
Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced it will switch its own brand milk bottles from plastic packaging to paper in a move which could alarm companies invested in plastic recycling plants. The retailer says fresh milk is currently one of the single biggest users of plastic packaging within UK supermarkets, accounting for approximately 10% of all … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2022
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Vagrancy Act repealed
The government has confirmed that it will repeal the Vagrancy Act, the 1824 law which allows police to arrest and charge people for sleeping rough or begging in England and...
Emmaus UK · 23 Feb 2022
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Meeting presentation 15 February 2022
The post Meeting presentation 15 February 2022 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 23 Feb 2022
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Aberdeen unveils ‘UK’s first’ hydrogen fuel cell RCV
Aberdeen city council has unveiled the “first” hydrogen fuel cell refuse collection vehicle (RCV) to be put into operation in the UK. The RCV will run on hydrogen created by hydrolysis at Aberdeen’s two refuelling stations and will begin collecting waste from around the city from early March. Manufactured and supplied to Aberdeen via European … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 23 Feb 2022
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CCA Newsletter February 2022
The post CCA Newsletter February 2022 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 23 Feb 2022
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Microwaves - wrwa.gov.uk
Western Riverside Waste Authority · 23 Feb 2022
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Reformulation support toolkit | FDF - The Food & Drink Federation
Food and Drink Federation news · 23 Feb 2022
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Tentang Kami | Indonesia - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 23 Feb 2022
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SEIZING THE BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC)
Environmental Industries Commission · 22 Feb 2022
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The Contribution of Recycled and Secondary Materials to Total Aggregates Supply in Great Britain - 2020 Estimates - Mineral Products Association
Mineral Products Association · 22 Feb 2022
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Liverpool City Region residents urged to Recycle Right
A new campaign has been launched across the Liverpool City Region reminding residents how to make the most of their recycling. Don’t Treat us Like Rubbish is part of Recycle Right, an initiative led by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority, MRWA to help improve recycling rates across the city region. The new campaign is reminding - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 Feb 2022
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Essex to debate changes to Indaver’s Rivenhall project
European waste management company Indaver says it does not believe it has an obligation to re-apply for planning permission for its Rivenhall project after dropping plans for a paper recycling facility. Indaver’s proposal will be discussed this week (25 February) by Essex county council when it meets to consider the ‘integrated waste management facility’ (IWMF) … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
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Indonesia (English) - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 22 Feb 2022
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Rochdale fines residents for using rogue operators
Rochdale council has announced two separate fines for residents who use unlicensed waste operators, where it said the waste removed was later found to be fly-tipped. The first fine was announced by the council on 11 February. Rochdale council said Claire Bezzina formerly of Westminster Street, Rochdale, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
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Ikuti berita terbaru CCEP Indonesia - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 22 Feb 2022
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Recycleye recognised for circular economy potential
Following our success at the Circular Challenge Urban Lab in 2021, we are proud to have been awarded the goCircular Pass by TheCircularLab. TheCircularLab is the first open innovation centre for the circular economy in Europe, created by Ecoembes in 2017. This seal is awarded to start-ups considered to have the greatest potential to contribute to the transition...
Recycleye news · 22 Feb 2022
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Morrisons and Salvation Army in textile recycling deal
The Salvation Army and Morrisons have partnered to trial a ‘drop and shop’ in-store collection scheme for textiles. The first point was launched earlier this month at the Wednesbury store in the West Midlands, enabling customers to drop off donations before doing their shopping. The scheme will be expanded to more stores later this year, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022
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Just Style · 22 Feb 2022
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City Harvest charity video shortlisted for Smiley Award
The post City Harvest charity video shortlisted for Smiley Award appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 22 Feb 2022
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Global plastics lifecycle ‘far from circular’, OECD says
The current global plastics lifecycle is “far from circular”, according to a report published today (22 February) by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade, the OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, including the UK. According to the report, ‘Global Plastics … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Feb 2022