Recycling news: 2023

Industry news News in brief (17/02/23) With news on: Defra further delays council recycling; BIR issues quarterly plastics report; Turmec wins contract for waste processing system; Angela Rayner visits Enva wood recycling facility; and, MetroSTOR to run a webinar on flats recycling. Defra further delays local authority data The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news Workshops reveal how to make a circular luminaire A series of workshops on how to make a light fitting for the circular economy has been announced by Recolight. […] Recolight · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news Introducing the Recolight Circular Economy programme for 2023 Recolight is following-up last year’s Circular Economy activity with a wide-ranging 2023 programme of workshops, webinars and conferences, going further […] Recolight · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news Ørsted seeks buyer for Northwich treatment plant Ørsted has begun the search for a buyer for its Renescience project in Northwich, Cheshire, as it seeks to exit the waste treatment sector. In its annual report for 2022 published on 1 February, the Danish energy company formerly known as DONG Energy explained that it has “initiated a process for identifying the right owner … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news Jeremy Perl – The sustainability tool that’s good for communities and businesses The post Jeremy Perl – The sustainability tool that’s good for communities and businesses appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news How to waste less on pancake day In this blog post, we'll explore some ways to waste less food this pancake day and make the most of the ingredients you have on hand. Bristol Waste Company · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news Altilium Metals joins the Green Finance Institute under their Coalition for the Decarbonisation of Road transport The Green Finance Institute was established in 2019 as a direct response to a key policy recommendation made by the industry-led Green Finance Taskforce to the UK Government. The Decarbonisation of Road Transport (CDRT) is a program to unlock the financial barriers to the decarbonisation of road transport and enabling infrastructure, initially in the UK, [...] Altilium news · 17 Feb 2023 Industry news AD: a key technology for decarbonising agriculture Presented at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2023 Pressures with agriculture In the Net Zero Review, it was raised that agriculture’s share of UK emissions was likely to rise from 12% now, to 30% in 2030. This is proportional but if the government is to meet its Net Zero commitment, pressure will continue to mount… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Understanding your packaging EPR data collection requirements, Ecosurety, February 2023 The post Understanding your packaging EPR data collection requirements, Ecosurety, February 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 19 January 2023 The post MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 19 January 2023 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Moray Council - Local Gov Jobs LocalGov · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Join Dr Christian Marston as he presents how recycling lithium-ion battery waste can add value to the supply chain by closing the loop on critical metals Altilium Metals has been invited talk at the UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Electrified event to explain how Altilium Metals will support the UK electrified supply chain by offering large-scale sources of domestic cathode materials produced from recycled electric vehicle batteries. A stable supply of local metals and minerals is needed to attract [...] Altilium news · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Canned Food – A Fact For Life MPMA and the British Nutrition Foundation highlight importance of canned food to teachers The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has joined forces with British Nutrition Foundation to highlight to teachers […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Angela Rayner visits Enva wood recycling facility Enva last week welcomed the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, Angela Rayner, to its manufacturing facility in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. During the visit on Friday (February 10), which included a tour of Enva’s biosecure manufacturing facility for its easichick poultry bedding, the Enva management team discussed a range of issues […] Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Community Wood Recycling member helps break down barriers to employment Community Wood Recycling network member Oxford Wood Recycling is breaking down post pandemic barriers to employment with the Wood to Work project. The aim of the scheme is to help individuals who face significant barriers to employment, including health issues or disability, to enter the world of work by supporting them to be ready for […] Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Mixed waste sorting ‘key to meeting EU’s circular objectives’ Mixed waste sorting (MWS) is likely to be necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recycling rates, according to a European report by Eunomia published today (16 February). The endorsement of MWS – which involves removing recyclables from what would otherwise be counted as residual waste – comes in a Eunomia report for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Appointments round-up (16/02/23) With news on: Vanden names new MD for UK and Europe; NWH appoints chief information officer; Fleetclear appoints scheduling controller; and, UKCM marks ‘record year’ with appointment. Vanden names MD for UK and Europe Vanden Recycling, a leading global plastics recycling company, has welcomed Kevin Thompson as its new managing director for the UK and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news UROC criticises parts of Welsh business recycling plans Waste sector trade body UROC has published its response to the Welsh government’s consultation on plans to mandate businesses to separate recyclable materials from each other. The consultation was launched in November 2022 and closed yesterday (15 February). It had sought views on making it a legal requirement for businesses, charities and public sector bodies … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Will Beckett – The business case for tackling food waste The post Will Beckett – The business case for tackling food waste appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news FAQs - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Major milestone for biomethane injection MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Major milestone for biomethane injection 16th February: A major milestone was today confirmed for the gas grids in Northern Ireland which will see the injection of biomethane, a 100% renewable fuel, into the SGN Natural Gas network this year through a unique collaboration with Granville Eco Park Ltd, part of the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news The Grocer – Feedback letter from the FPF FlexCollect team The post The Grocer – Feedback letter from the FPF FlexCollect team appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Veolia generated ‘six times the energy it used’ in 2021 Veolia has announced that it generated six times more electricity across its UK waste to energy portfolio than it used in 2021. The waste management company said yesterday (15 February) that it generated 856 GWh of electricity using a combination of biomass, landfill gas, biogas and energy recovery facilities. This, according to Veolia, is able … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Three powerful artworks highlighting the struggle to save Britain’s oceans Greenpeace collaboration with leading artists explores loss, hardship and hope for a better future. Greenpeace UK · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news Giles Moody – Time’s up on food waste The post Giles Moody – Time’s up on food waste appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news All sites used by suppliers of Retail Products and M&S Controlled Raw Materials (‘A List’) including processing and pack - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 16 Feb 2023 Industry news France’s new EPR for toys Regulation Over the past few years, France has been adding to its existing list of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations and one of the more recent additions is the introduction of EPR for toys. Valpak · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news IOM3 events calendar - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news Hospitality body slams ‘crushing’ PRN costs The British Beer and Pub Association has called for the government to intervene to prevent producers being hit by further “crushing costs” from the packaging waste recovery note (PRN) system. The association, which counts Budweiser, JD Wetherspoons and Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company as members, said the high PRN prices in 2022 led to an additional … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news Lucent Lighting’s global operations director Lucie Sidwell “Retail is the worst for lighting waste” “It’s not unusual for retailers to rip out a store two years after it’s been installed, removing they’re perfectly good […] Recolight · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news ‘Strong demand for low arisings’ of UK ferrous scrap The UK ferrous scrap market is experiencing stronger demand for limited supplies of scrap, despite difficulties in many export markets, a board member of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has said. Shane Mellor, director of Norfolk-based Mellor Metals, explained in a post on the BIR website that the UK ferrous scrap market has seen … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news NWH services ‘unaffected’ as crews leave Glasgow fire The NWH Group has said that while its Glasgow site is “not yet fully operational” after a fire which broke out last week (8 February), the company’s services are unaffected. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the fire at 02:35 on Wednesday, 8 February and arrived to a “deep seated” blaze. Crews … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas benefits at the farm with tough new mixers MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Biogas benefits at the farm with tough new mixers A farm in the north west of Kent has significantly enhanced its biogas operation by upgrading the mixing system for its two 4500m3 anaerobic digesters. Oncoland Farm (part of The Billings Group) had been experiencing problems with the mixers that were installed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news Westminster trials AI-powered CCTV to catch fly-tippers Westminster city council has announced that it is trialling the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and CCTV cameras to catch fly tippers in the act. The local authority has identified three “hotspot” areas where the problem is especially bad to trial the technology, as well as encouraging local businesses and residents to organise collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news News in brief (15/02/23) With news on: WRAP Cymru launches food waste recycling campaign; Currys expands refurbished technology trial; Former site manager jailed over fraud; European waste organisations to join new EU platform; and, ISB Global joins UKRI incubator programme. WRAP Cymru launches food waste recycling campaign Resources charity WRAP said that its Welsh arm has launched a campaign … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news AI machines could report illegal wildlife trade Illegal wildlife trade commonly takes place in online marketplaces on the internet, involving anything from advertising to selling live animals or animal products. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news West Sussex launches £396m RDF tender West Sussex county council has launched a tender worth up to £396 million over 16 years for the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of refuse derived fuel (RDF) produced at its Horsham plant. The council is inviting bids for a single contract with an initial length of 11 years, with the option to extend by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2023 Industry news DAERA Ammonia Strategy- call for responses DAERA have published their draft ammonia strategy and ADBA will be replying. While the strategy does not cover emissions from digestate and AD specifically, some of the proposals may have knock-on consequences for the AD industry. For this reason, we are asking for feedback on the following areas: Proposed measures that apply to AD: 2.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 Feb 2023 Industry news WEEE Waste: Understanding its Importance and Proper Disposal In this blog post, we will explore the importance of proper disposal of WEEE waste and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impact on the environment. Bywaters · 14 Feb 2023 Industry news Doughlicious: Cookie Pizza Recipe The post Doughlicious: Cookie Pizza Recipe appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 14 Feb 2023