Recycling news: 2023

Industry news UK public demand outright ban on waste exports UK public demand outright ban on waste exports enfinium · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news Why we’re giving up on X – and where we’re going - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news Giant pig appears on top of Barclays HQ and Tesco to expose links to industrial meat A giant, virtual, female pig has appeared on top of Barclays’ Canary Wharf HQ, two Tesco stores in London and Liverpool, DEFRA and other locations [1] in a new augmented reality app created by artists to expose companies and the government’s links to industrial meat. Download images here Barclays financed the world’s biggest meat company […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Nov 2023 Industry news Altilium welcomes UK Battery Strategy Altilium welcomes the publication of the UK government’s Battery Strategy and its commitment to growing a thriving and sustainable domestic battery supply chain. In particular, we are encouraged to see the government highlight the importance of developing a circular economy for critical battery minerals, as well as the need for continued public funding and pro-growth [...] Altilium news · 26 Nov 2023 Industry news Producer Compliance Scheme Membership Benefits - Wastecare Compliance WasteCare · 26 Nov 2023 Industry news Large-volume containers | Corrugated and solid board packaging - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 26 Nov 2023 Industry news News - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 25 Nov 2023 Industry news Are contaminated biosolids costing us the earth? Fidra learns about steps being taken by experts to protect soils and the wider environment from unregulated emerging chemical contaminants in bioresources. Fidra · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Packaging Producer Compliance with Wastecare | Fees & Pricing - Wastecare Compliance WasteCare · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news ESA calls for Plastic Packaging Tax to be raised The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has criticised the Autumn Statement of the UK Government’s budget and urged for a raise in the Plastic Packaging Tax to £500 per tonne. They also recommended setting a 50% minimum recycled content threshold for packaging. In response, the UK Government has announced that it will increase the Plastic Packaging... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news New Chairman for environmental services association Michael Topham, Chief Executive Officer of Biffa, took over as chairman of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) on Friday 24th November 2023, succeeding Gavin Graveson, who stepped down at the […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news COP28: A call to action for global leaders COP28 spotlights the intertwined nature-climate link in global challenges. The pivotal conference amplifies International Animal Rescue's urgent call, marking a turning point in climate action. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Green School Awards Countrystyle Recycling was thrilled to partake in the Green School Awards 2023! Nominations were received from schools all across the […] Countrystyle Recycling · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Essex waste strategy consultation closes ahead of fresh treatment tender The consultation on Essex county council’s waste strategy, which could have a big impact on its upcoming waste disposal tender, closed this week (22 November) with around 4,500 responses. Included in the strategy are targets to halve residual waste per person by 2042, reduce waste by 10% by 2030 and to reuse, recycle or compost … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Enovert snaps up Highfield Environmental Landfill site operator Enovert has acquired Highfield Environmental, a specialist landfill and composting services provider based in Billingham, north east England. Established in 2003, Highfield Environmental operates two sites, located close to Middlesbrough at Teesport and Cowpen Bewley. The company provides for secure disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and non-biodegrade waste to landfill… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Making the Most of Your Returns: A Retailer’s Guide to Mattress Rejuvenation The Furniture Recycling Group · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news OPINION: Higher packaging recycling targets are welcome news for wood recyclers Julia Turner, executive director of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, explains why Defra’s confirmation of higher targets for wood packaging last week is good news for wood recyclers OPINION: When the packaging recycling targets for 2024 were confirmed by Defra last week, we were heartened to see that the target for waste wood packaging is set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Why is it so hard for Black Friday to be green? Estimates suggest around half of UK adults will be tempted by the Black Friday sales this year. But most of their purchases are likely to end up as waste fairly soon: the UK gets through more clothing and electronics than any of our European counterparts, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Reading between lines using ADBA’s lens: Autumn Statement 2023 The Autumn Statement 2023 presented by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on 22 November was about making the best that he could of some tight constraints. As such, it was in line with the “pragmatic” and “proportional” approach highlighted previously by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The key theme was the need to boost business investment, and the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Sign-up to the E+T E-Newsletter - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 24 Nov 2023 Industry news Polytag and One Water enter partnership to promote ethical hydration through GS1 Digital Link QR codes Polytag and One Water have joined forces to enhance ethical hydration using GS1 Digital Link QR codes. This partnership aims to improve packaging traceability, provide valuable lifecycle data, and engage consumers with One Water’s philanthropic mission. By integrating these innovative QR codes, One Water sets a new standard in sustainability and customer interaction, reinforcing its commitment … Polytag news · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Why Rejuvenated Mattresses are the Sustainable Choice this Holiday Season The Furniture Recycling Group · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Emmaus UK President Sir Terry Waite speaks about his empathy with people experiencing homelessness Sir Terry Waite has spoken about how his experience in captivity changed his sympathy for homeless people to empathy, because he knows what it feels like to be “treated as... Emmaus UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news What Does it Mean to do Purpose Properly? One comms director’s reflections Anthesis's Orlando Warner insists that, in the right hands, purpose can still be much more than a buzzword. Anthesis Group · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Navigating the Net Zero Guidance for Private Equity The private equity (PE) net zero landscape until recently, has been complex, unclear and inconsistent, resulting in limited and varied net zero action and disclosure from private equity firms. Anthesis Group · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Rise in reported non-fatal injuries in waste sector, HSE says Statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that there were 1,616 non-fatal injuries reported in the waste sector in 2022/23, a rise of nearly 4%. * The statistics were published yesterday (22 November) as part of the HSE’s annual work-related ill health and injury statistics for 2022/23. The detailed breakdown shows … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Doing more to cut methane would be an easy win for UK climate leadership Two years on from the Global Methane Pledge, signed by 150 nations, including the UK, the need for action on methane has become more urgent. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, almost 30 times stronger than CO2 over a hundred year timescale. It has been […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Thanksgiving Recipe: Spiced Apple Cake This seriously cinnamon spiced apple cake is from City Harvest's Cookbook, A Taste of City Harvest and makes a fantastic Thanksgiving recipe. It's sweet, spiced and in season, using British apples like Bramley and Braeburn. A Taste of City Harvest is available to buy on Amazon. City Harvest London · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news EU backs new packaging rules as Plastics Europe bemoans ‘missed opportunity’ Members of European Parliament voted yesterday (22 November) to adopt new rules on reducing, reusing and recycling packaging within the European Union. MEPs passed the report, establishing Parliament’s directive for discussions with EU governments, garnering 426 votes in favour, 125 against, and 74 abstentions. Policies include the setting of specific targets to reduce plastic packaging … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Greenpeace confronts deep sea mining ship in at-risk Pacific region Eastern Pacific Ocean, 23 November 2023 – Greenpeace International activists yesterday began an ongoing peaceful action against a ship doing deep sea mining exploration for The Metals Company (TMC), to denounce the imminent threat that this industry poses to the world’s oceans. Under pouring rain and on board kayaks launched from Greenpeace ship the Arctic […] Greenpeace UK · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Lord Callanan to headline anaerobic digestion and biogas industry conference 2023 on 6th December Lord Callanan to headline anaerobic digestion and biogas industry conference 2023 on 6th December Representatives from DESNZ, Defra, the National Infrastructure Commission and the Environment Agency will be among decision-makers speaking at the event organised in London by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA). The theme of the ADBA National Conference 2023 will be… The po… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Look mum, I’m on tele! From time to time UKMSA are contacted by various production companies who are looking for individuals to take part, in particular either men, makers, or both. See below for any current opportunities we’ve been contacted about. Flabbergast TV Flabbergast TV are looking for amateur crafters for a new TV series which will air on a major […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news The solution to the UK’s growing flood risk is lots more wetlands This post is by Emma Pollitt, policy and advocacy officer at the WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. Thousands of homes flooded and crops rotting in the fields have been the recent devastating impacts of storms Babet, Ciarán and Debi, which have cruelly exposed […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news The impact of temperature extremes on species distribution A recent study conducted by researchers from McGill University, in collaboration with scientists from Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, and various Canadian universities, explores the significance of temperature in determining the current habitats of animal species. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Exchequer to lose £20m a year by 2028 through DRS and EPR By 2028/29, the new extended producer responsibility scheme for packaging (EPR) and the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will mean the public purse losing £20 million a year in tax revenues, according to HM Treasury. This will mean that local authorities – or their contractors – will save a large part of the £20 million because … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Process Engineer (m-w-d) Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again About Worn Again Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every […] Worn Again Technologies news · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Manchester man given £800 fine for dumping waste he was ‘paid to dispose of’ Manchester city council has announced it has prosecuted an individual for fly-tipping across north Manchester after he was paid to dispose of waste. A statement published by the council outlined that Colin O’Grady, 51 of Berwick place admitted the offence and was sentenced to a 12-month community order, which required him to carry out 80 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news ADBA responds to Defra Consultation on Simpler Recycling On 20th November, ADBA submitted our formal response to Defra’s private consultation on exemptions and statutory guidance for Simpler Recycling in England. We were invited as a relevant body to give views on the proposed exemptions from the requirement to separately collect the recyclable waste streams and statutory guidance for Simpler Recycling. This invitation came… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news Paddle-Out Protests 2026 - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 23 Nov 2023 Industry news What it means to be an Authorised Treatment Facility (AFT) - EMR Group Limited EMR Metal Recycling news · 23 Nov 2023