Resource Use

Simon Ellin
Recycling
Simon Ellin to retire from Recycling Association

The Recycling Association’s Simon Ellin, has announced his retirement from the role of Chief Executive. He will leave the Association in March 2023.


Ellin took on the role in 2011. He became Chief Executive of the Independent Waste Paper Producers (IWPP) at the same time, having previously been Commercial Director since 2009.

Kjetil Vikingstad
Recovery
Growing demand for waste wood increases the search for alternative fuels

Geminor’s CEO explores impacts on waste wood prices, and the need for alternative fuels for energy recovery

baled plastics
ESA publishes new quality standards for exported post-consumer plastics

The guidelines aim to curb rising contamination in waste materials exported to developing countries

Food waste
Hellmann’s launches ‘Fridge Night’ app aimed at reducing food waste
By
Savannah Coombe
| 29 September 2022 |
The app is hosted by Liam Charles and aims to give practical advice to consumers 
scottish flag
Scotland witnessed two per cent increase in waste following pandemic, SEPA reveals
By
Alice Lang
| 28 September 2022 |
New 2021 statistics reveal impact the end of lockdown had on Scottish waste practices
Plastic packaging
ZWE: Mechanical recycling of plastic packaging should be prioritised over pyrolysis
By
Amelia Kelly
| 27 September 2022 |
GHG emissions from mechanical recycling are lower than those from chemical processes ‘by a factor of nine’
shelves of reusable food containers
New scheme aims to reclaim hard-to-recycle reusable food containers and bottles
By
Alice Lang
| 27 September 2022 |
The initiative allows anyone to recycle old reusables and earn money for good causes
Edmonton ecopark
Edmonton EfW facility: Plans to power heat network sparks legal action
By
Alice Lang
| 23 September 2022 |
Challenge will be brought on the plant’s suggested use for the Haringey Heat Network
european flags outside of building
Energy crisis will have ‘disastrous’ impact on European recycling ambitions
By
Alice Lang
| 22 September 2022 |
With rising costs hindering recycling initiatives, Europe’s transition to circularity is now at risk
worker inspecting recycled carbon fibres
New initiative to commercialise continuous carbon fibre reclamation
By
Alice Lang
| 21 September 2022 |
The NCC aims to bring a tested recycling process to industry within three years
workers at PFA replacement plant
Incinerator residue piloted as low-carbon cement component
By
Alice Lang
| 21 September 2022 |
Using incinerator residues, the alternative will cut costs and lower carbon emissions for construction
pile of food waste
Feedback: EU must consider legally binding food waste reduction targets
By
Alice Lang
| 21 September 2022 |
The group proposes a plan to address the 153.5 million tonnes of EU food lost each year
KIT lab
New project aims to commercialise holistic recycling processes for lithium batteries
By
Alice Lang
| 15 September 2022 |
LiBinfinity Project will develop a mechanico-hydrometallurgical process to maximise the recyclability of lithium-ion cells
scrap metals
New rare earth metals recycling plant to open in Birmingham
By
Alice Lang
| 14 September 2022 |
The facility will pilot a hydrogen-based process for reforming valuable magnets 
IMECHE report waste hierarchy
Mechanical engineers urge ‘radical rethink’ of UK waste hierarchy
By
Alice Lang
| 6 September 2022 |
An update report calls for ‘Waste as a Resource’ approach to climate change mitigation
anaerobic digestion
SUEZ to submit application for an anaerobic digestion facility in Lancashire
By
Alice Lang
| 5 September 2022 |
The facility would be an addition to SUEZ’s existing resource recovery park
plastic waste on beach
New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’
By
Alice Lang
| 5 September 2022 |
Planet Tracker’s study observes missed negligible targets and poor investment
Birdseye of renew hub
Manchester reuse centre hits major milestone in first year
By
Alice Lang
| 2 September 2022 |
The Renew Hub has resold more than 50,000 preloved items since July 2021
hand pouring detergent into lid
New initiative to curb single-use laundry plastics announced in Brighton and Hove
By
Alice Lang
| 2 September 2022 |
The Big Laundry Plastic Amnesty will collect plastic and provide eco-friendly options to residents
Battery Mountain
WasteCare accepts revised battery classification guidance
By
Amelia Kelly
| 2 September 2022 |
The clarification may improve the recycling of on-lead acid portable batteries 
Paper packaging
CPI publishes revised Design for Recyclability Guidelines
By
Savannah Coombe
| 1 September 2022 |
The guidelines were developed through consultation with the paper industry and packaging supply chain
Food waste at Boomtown and Eco site
Business in Brief – 01/09/22
By
Alice Lang
| 1 September 2022 |
A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry.
serco refuse vehicle
Strikes begin among refuse workers in Windsor and Maidenhead
By
Alice Lang
| 31 August 2022 |
Action comes amid a pay dispute between workers and their employer Serco