Recycling and Waste Management News - letsrecycle.com
网页4 天之前 · letsrecycle.com is a website that covers news and prices for waste paper, used plastics and ferrous scrap. It also features articles on recycling and waste management issues, events and campaigns.
Figures reveal significant role of waste wood industry in net zero
网页5 天之前 · The figures have revealed that waste wood biomass – which makes up roughly two thirds of the UK market for waste wood – saved almost three-quarters of a million (701,000) tonnes of carbon emissions in 2023 when compared to …
44% of UK household waste is recycled, new statistics show
网页2 天之前 · New statistics from Defra suggest that just 44.1% of UK household waste was recycled in 2022, compared to 44.6% in the previous year. This is said to be due to England’s falling recycling rate of 43.4%. Scotland’s recycling rate was the lowest at 42.1%, but it had improved from 41.7% the previous year. Having recently … Read More
News in brief (10/11/23) - letsrecycle.com
网页2023年11月10日 · The company produced enough green energy to power over 5,600 homes. Organic recycling and renewable energy company, Eco Sustainable Solutions, has published its Sustainability Report 2022 which states that the company prevented 89,435 tonnes of CO 2 emissions from entering the atmosphere by diverting waste from landfill and converting it into products or “green energy”.
OPINION: ‘Asbestos recycling is better option than disposal’
网页2 天之前 · Asbestos recycling is the process of turning hazardous asbestos waste into safe materials. Asbestos is a natural mineral. It is heat-resistant, strong and insulating. Inhaling its airborne fibres poses severe health risks. Asbestos exposure can cause diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, says Michelle Whitmer on behalf of asbestos.com. Because of these dangers, many ...
Events - Letsrecycle.com
网页Find out about the latest events for waste and recycling professionals in the UK and beyond. Browse by date, topic, location, and organiser to discover webinars, conferences, awards, and more.
Mandatory labelling removed from EPR - letsrecycle.com
网页2 天之前 · Defra has confirmed that the mandatory labelling requirement in the extended producer responsibility (EPR) statutory instrument has been removed. The requirement would have mandated consistent consumer-facing labelling surrounding recyclability on packaging across the UK. In a statement emailed to industry stakeholders, Defra said that EPR is currently on track to come into force in January ...
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网页Find the latest news and updates on recycling and waste management in the UK and beyond. Read about topics such as textile EPR, illegal waste tyres, food waste collections, asbestos, coffee pods, and more.
Simpler Recycling unveiled – Industry reactions - Letsrecycle.com
网页2023年10月24日 · The government finally set out its ‘Simpler Recycling’ plans this weekend (21 October), more than two years after the latest consultation. The move has been widely welcomed by the sector, though concerns have been raised from the paper industry that commingling is allowed. Many had been hoping for paper and …
News in brief (01/06/23) - Letsrecycle.com
网页2023年6月1日 · Polytag’s ‘invisible UV tags’ will be scanned at Biffa’s Teesside MRF so Aldi can track if the product has been recycled. Polytag’s readers will installed at Biffa’s Teesside sorting facility, where item-level recycling data will be captured in real time, providing Aldi with insights on the quantity of its packaging that …