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DRS Resource deposit return scheme
What do new details of deposit return scheme mean for industry?

In a consultation response released today (20 January), Defra has confirmed details of the incoming deposit return scheme (DRS).

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EU to introduce new laws around battery recycling

The new regulation aims to improve sustainability throughout the life cycle of batteries

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Novelis and VELUX partner to reduce carbon footprint of roof windows

The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium

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Novelis: Operations begin on aluminium recovery with Smart Press Shop
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Alice Lang
| 6 October 2022 |
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The aluminium processor will provide recovered metals to SPS’ automotive components plant
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New rare earth metals recycling plant to open in Birmingham
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Alice Lang
| 14 September 2022 |
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The facility will pilot a hydrogen-based process for reforming valuable magnets 
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Alupro launches aerosol recycling initiative
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Amelia Kelly
| 7 September 2022 |
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Recycling Lives confirms acquisition of recycler John R. Adam and Sons
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| 13 July 2022 |
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| 13 May 2022 |
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CIWM announces Metal Recycling Contractor Competency Scheme
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Scanmetals joins Alupro
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Morrisons launches partnership with Podback
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The in-store coffee pod recycling programme will be a first for UK supermarkets
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A roundup of business news from the waste and resources industry, featuring Ulster Shredders
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Exeter recycling scheme receives national recycling award
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| 1 February 2022 |
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Kerbside coffee pod recycling launched in Ipswich
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| 25 January 2022 |
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Residents will be able to recycle both plastic and aluminum coffee pods with free collection bags offered by Podback 
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Report outlines circular strategy for critical raw materials
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| 23 November 2021 |
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It details the need to recycle and recover elements used in renewable infrastructure
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| 10 November 2021 |
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ZWS report promotes Scottish green steel industry
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| 26 October 2021 |
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It calls for the use of Electric Arc Furnace technology to remanufacture waste steel
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Collaboration between firms sees Italian aluminium recycling levels increase
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| 7 September 2021 |
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The increases owes to a collaboration between Centro Rottami, Indinvest LT and TOMRA
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Emma Love
| 9 July 2021 |
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New research published by Material Focus shows that the UK is losing millions in critical raw materials every year
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Casepak wins recycling contract with Tewkesbury Borough Council
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| 31 March 2021 |
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The contract will see Casepak process 10,000 tonnes of dry mixed recyclables for three years
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EMR unveils new material handler in Alexandra Dock, Liverpool
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| 16 March 2021 |
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The scrap metal recycler has invested £2.3 million in a hybrid material handler capable of grabbing up to 15 tonnes of bulk scrap at once 
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APEAL announces its 2025 vision for European steel recycling
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| 25 February 2021 |
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The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has shared its 2025 vision for recycling, detailing four key areas that will prevent steel packaging from being wasted
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Zero Waste Scotland reminds public to recycle old batteries
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Patrick Jowett
| 23 February 2021 |
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The advice follows a survey in which 25 per cent of respondents admitted to recycling batteries incorrectly
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