Recycling

The European Commission recently revealed the proposed changes to its 2013 EU Waste Shipment Regulation. The Regulation controls both imports and exports, of both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, within the…

ecoveritas is urging businesses to put sustainability road mapping procedures in place, following the announcement that listed UK companies will be required to publish their net zero transition plans from…

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has said that there is still reason be hopeful that the Paris 2015 target can still be met despite what many will see…

The UK Government recently announced the Environment Act becoming law. Amongst other measures, The Act presents reforms to the waste and recycling system, including, for example, greater consistency in recycling…

Debate at the latest BIR Paper Division webinar on 10th November was dominated by an issue of paramount importance to recyclers of all commodities, namely disruption to global logistics. Guest…

Industrial Shredders has confirmed the appointment of Mark Pischulla as Chief Operating Officer. Pischulla (pictured left) will oversee operations, manufacturing, internal processes, project management, product development and engineering, and customer…

The 2021 Unirima Report (National Union of Recovery and Recycling Companies) on circular economy highlighted that in 2020 in Italy, 87.3% of waste from the paper and cardboard industry was…

The board of the BIR Paper Division has appointed Francisco Donoso as new divisional President. Donoso (pictured left) is Managing Director of ALBA Servicios Verdes in Spain, a long-standing member…

DS Smith has joined the ‘Get Nature Positive’ campaign to help tackle the loss of biodiversity. As part of the G7 Nature Compact, the UK has committed to nature positivity…

The Bureau of International Recycling says it supports the recent initiative of its European member federation EuRIC regarding the potential impact of the upcoming European Waste Shipment Regulation on global…

DS Smith has launched a lesson plan for young people as part of its ambition to help lead the transition to the circular economy – ‘Let’s Go Circular!’. The plan…

The President of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, Adam Read (pictured left), has called for global leaders to recognise the crucial role that recycling and resource management has to…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its 2021 Sustainability Award winners. These awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry….

Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, said a recent open letter that it appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. Access to affordable…

With reports revealing that throwaway Halloween costumes can annually generating the equivalent of 83m plastic bottles worth of plastic waste, the holiday can have a scary impact on waste and…

Ahead of COP26, Miles Roberts, Group CEO, DS Smith, shares his thoughts on Britain’s recycling crisis and the damage it’s doing to both the environment and the economy. With a…