Recycling news: 2023
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 23 Jul 2026.
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Our Experts - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting
Eunomia Research & Consulting · 29 Dec 2023
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Revolutionising EV Battery Sustainability: Altilium Updates Innovation in its “EcoCathode” Recycling Technology to Battery Ready CAM
Altilium introduces the latest breakthroughs in its “EcoCathode” EV Battery Recycling technology, showing UK technical leadership and reshaping the UK battery supply chain. Pioneering Technology With substantial backing from UK Government Innovation Grants, our proprietary hydrometallurgical process has recently undergone process enhancements. The “EcoCathode” solution is tailored to accommodat…
Altilium news · 29 Dec 2023
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Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting | Sustainability Experts - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting
Eunomia Research & Consulting · 28 Dec 2023
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Q4 Newsletter – December 2023
Our quarterly newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest news on exciting developments in our industry and within ERP UK. Der Beitrag Q4 Newsletter – December 2023 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 28 Dec 2023
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New recycling minister hails launch of WEEE regs consultation
Defra has today (28 December) published its long-awaited consultation on reforms to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, which have been praised by the new recycling minister, Robbie Moore. The consultation was mistakenly published last week, before it was quickly pulled by the department. The consultation announcement included a line from Robbie Moore … Read More The…
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Dec 2023
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Primary school in Leeds rewilds meadow thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding
Primary school in Leeds rewilds meadow thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding
enfinium · 27 Dec 2023
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Altilium Provides Operational Update Following Significant 2023 Progress
At Altilium Clean Technology we are proud to lead the charge in the UK's journey towards establishing a national champion for EV battery recycling. As we approach the end of 2023, we reflect on our operational achievements and the significant strides made in scaling up EV battery recycling to give domestic and sustainable battery raw [...]
Altilium news · 27 Dec 2023
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Rough sleeping in countryside higher than some urban areas, analysis shows - CPRE
CPRE (the countryside charity) · 26 Dec 2023
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The best environmental journalism of 2023
The post The best environmental journalism of 2023 appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Dec 2023
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Girasole Taste of Italy - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon
ReLondon · 22 Dec 2023
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Morro materials: Food and beverage innovation for the industry
In 2023 the Xampla team spoke at Sustainable Food London and Plant Based World Expo about how Morro Nutri can unlock a healthier future. by Hannah Pearse.
Xampla news · 22 Dec 2023
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My heat pump: a personal story about a broken heating industry
It was a freezing Friday evening early in February 2023, when my boiler broke. An engineer was called, several cold days passed, and his declaration came in sombre tones: ‘uneconomic to repair’. Like 58% of new boiler purchasers, I was cold and I wanted a […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Dec 2023
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Swindon’s new recycling fleet wrapped and tagged ready for Christmas!
Swindon Borough Council has introduced a new waste and recycling service, which started last month. The service includes a fleet of 22 Romaquip Kerb Sort recycling vehicles and 19 Refuse Collection Vehicles, all wrapped and personalised with their own names by Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW). The council asked residents to suggest names for the new...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2023
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Navigating winter challenges: a sustainable approach to festive season waste
By Elliot Harrison-Holt, Waste Service Director, Everflow As winter sets in, businesses face unique waste management challenges – something that does not lighten up during the festive season. Successfully navigating this period demands a thoughtful waste management strategy. Throughout winter, especially Christmas time, businesses generate a significant volume of waste. Therefore, it becomes cr…
Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2023
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City Harvest Christmas Concert, King’s Chapel of the Savoy
City Harvest Christmas Concert at the King's Chapel of the Savoy, 6 December 2023: a beautiful evening of thanks to City Harvest supporters.
City Harvest London · 22 Dec 2023
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Councils ramp up battery recycling warnings over Christmas period
Councils across the UK are ramping up communications to residents this year to try and reduce the number of fires caused by batteries being put into residual waste bins. The number of fires caused by batteries has been rising in recent years. A survey conducted by Material Focus among local authorities last year discovered that … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023
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Jacqueline O’Donovan awarded OBE at Windsor Castle
The chief executive of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, Jacqueline O’Donovan, has been given an OBE from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, for her contributions to recycling and safety. Ms O’Donovan was awarded the honour for services to recycling, safety and to industry in June (see letsrecycle.com story). She became managing director of O’Donovan aged 19, growing … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023
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News in brief (22/12/23)
With news on: Highland council confirms plans to limit sofas at some HWRCs; Geminor establishes waste treatment company; Suez announces support for Princess Alice Hospice; and, Highland council confirms plans to limit sofas at some HWRCs Highland council has confirmed that from 15 January 2024, it will no longer accept waste upholstered domestics seating (WUDS) … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2023
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Guide to Double Materiality Reporting
Sustainability rules are tightening—how can you meet double materiality requirements while driving real impact across your organisation?
Anthesis Group · 21 Dec 2023
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Ultimate Roast Potatoes by Chantelle Nicholson
This Christmas, try this Ultimate Roast Potatoes recipe by Chantelle Nicholson, Michelin Green Star chef, restauranteur & City Harvest food council member.
City Harvest London · 21 Dec 2023
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ADBA’s 2023 Policy Roundup: A Year of Progress and Uncertainty for the UK’s AD Sector
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that this year has been a crucial one for renewable energy and sustainability policies in the UK. The government’s reversal of net-zero commitments dealt a blow to the citizens made headlines, leading to uncertainty over the future of green initiatives. However, despite these setbacks, the…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Dec 2023
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Morro Coating – A triple-win for the environment
In 2023 the Xampla team spoke at Responsible Packaging Expo and Plastic Waste Free World about the benefits of Morro Coating. By Stanley Mitchell.
Xampla news · 21 Dec 2023
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From Rishi Sunak’s green policy rollbacks to COP28 controversies: The top sustainability stories of 2023 (part two)
On this last working week of 2023 at edie, we look back at the most popular articles of the year and highlight the stories which shaped the sustainable business conversation, exclusively for our members. This edition covers news from July to December, including British green policy rollbacks and the recent COP28 agreement struck in Dubai.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2023
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Another COP has been and gone, but the UK is still a laggard on methane emissions
With each COP summit comes an opportunity for the UK to re-establish itself as a climate leader. The Global Methane Pledge, launched at COP26 in 2021, provided another badge that nations could champion to demonstrate their commitment to cutting emissions. But after COP28, the UK […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Dec 2023
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Man handed suspended sentence for depositing waste at three ‘illegal sites’
The Environment Agency has announced it has secured custodial sentences against two individuals for their roles in three illegal waste sites across Nottinghamshire. In a statement yesterday (20 December), the EA said Paul Riina-Moretti, 46, of Sneinton Dale, Nottingham, received a 10-month custodial sentence and was disqualified as a director for seven years for running … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023
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‘Stop kidding ourselves’ on recycling, Keep Britain Tidy chief says
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) has highlighted its ‘buy nothing new’ campaign which will run throughout January and reiterated that recycling should only be seen as a “last resort”. KBT’s ‘buy nothing new’ campaign will run throughout January and will encourage people to make “small changes to their buying habits, such as resisting purchases, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023
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MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning calls for wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to double global capacity
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Finning calls for wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to double global capacity Finning UK & Ireland is calling for the wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at COP28. At the summit over 100 countries pledged to more than double global renewable energy capacity from 3,400…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Dec 2023
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A Year in Review and Seasonal Greetings from Clarity
The post A Year in Review and Seasonal Greetings from Clarity appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 21 Dec 2023
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Government’s ‘vision’ for carbon capture largely welcomed
The government has published its vision for a competitive market in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in the UK, which it said will add £5 billion to the UK economy by 2050. The vision document outlines government plans to develop carbon capture into a “highly valuable national asset” that will boost the economy and … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Dec 2023
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Data centre heat recycling and solar energy from space: The nine best green innovations of 2023
edie reflects on a year of breakthrough innovations for the green economy, recapping on announcements ranging from gravity-based hydrogen storage, to solar in space and seagrass-planting robots. Read on for our nine top green technology stories of 2023.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2023
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ELWA Strategy - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 21 Dec 2023
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Privacy and Cookie Policies - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
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Freedom of Information - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 20 Dec 2023
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The Sheriff’s coming to your Shed!
There is a High Sheriff in every county in England and Wales, and their history and tradition goes back before the Norman Conquest. The modern-day High Sheriff has a very different role and function to that of his or her ancient ancestors, but none the less plays an important role in our 21st century society. […]
UK Men's Sheds Association · 20 Dec 2023
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Greggs wins team of the year - Greggs Corporate
Greggs corporate media · 20 Dec 2023
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Glass recycler Recresco acquired by BA Glass group
Multinational glass manufacturer BA Glass has announced that it has acquired glass recycler Recresco. The companies reached an agreement on 7 December to incorporate the glass recycler into the BA Glass Group. BA Glass is considered the fourth largest glass packaging producer and has a turnover of around €1.6 (£1.3) billion annually. It operates 14 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
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The Office: Shay
The post The Office: Shay appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 20 Dec 2023
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SEPA to launch two RPS ahead of landfill ban for upholstered seating
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency will publish two regulatory position statements (RPS) in the new year setting out interim guidance for storing and shredding waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs. In October, SEPA banned the landfilling of waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDs) over fears they contain POPs, persistent organic pollutants (see letsrecycle.com story). W…
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2023
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The UK’s 2050 net zero goal
Recent efforts towards the UK’s 2050 net zero goal, such as promoting green skills and offshore wind capacity ambitions, are outlined here by Open Access Government.
Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Dec 2023
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MPE Environment Commission minutes. 16 November 2023
The post MPE Environment Commission minutes. 16 November 2023 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Dec 2023