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Enklare återvinning: Ett steg framåt, men är det tillräckligt?
Det engelska återvinningslandskapet genomgår en betydande förändring när regeringen presenterar sina planer för "Simpler Recycling". Paul Sanderson, VD för The Recycling Association, välkomnar initiativets fokus på torra kärnmaterial - papper, kartong, plast, metall och glasförpackningar. Men förslagets bredare sammanhang och dess potentiella påverkan...
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WasteTrade i rampljuset: Vår resa till MRW National Recycling Awards 2023
We’re delighted that WasteTrade has been nominated for not one, not two, but three awards at the prestigious MRW National Recycling Awards 2023! We have been nominated in the ‘Team of the Year’, ‘Digital Innovation’, and ‘Rising Star’ categories; here’s a quick dive into what each nomination means to us…
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Uppdateringar från återvinningsvärlden | september
WasteTrade is Nominated for Three MRW National Recycling Awards We’re delighted to share our nominations for three MRW National Recycling Awards, underscoring our commitment to excellence in waste management. Our ‘Team of the Year’ nomination symbolises our innovative contributions to environmental sustainability and showcases us as pioneers in the sector’s…
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55% Stora företag förbinder sig till cirkularitet, men genomför inte förändringen
A recent study released by Bain & Company found that over half of large enterprises, precisely 55%, have expressed commitments towards circularity. However, the prevailing “linear mindset” continues to hinder these companies from wholly incorporating it into their operational practices. Circular Economy Business Practices Of the organisations that were part…
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Uppdateringar från återvinningsvärlden | augusti
WasteTrade Exhibiting at Plast 2023 Next Week In Milan WasteTrade is exhibiting at Plast 2023 next week in Milan from 5-8th September. Plast 2023 is a trade show for the global plastics industry, showcasing the latest talent and innovation in all areas of plastics; WasteTrade will be exhibiting to make…
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Vad är avfall? Omprövning av vår avfallsdefinition
Evolution of the Waste Definition The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) emphasises the pressing need to reconsider the current waste definition. As the resources and waste sector has progressed, newer and more nuanced management techniques have emerged. Unfortunately, the prevailing EU definitions hinders us in realising their full potential.…
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Skattereformer för plastförpackningar | De frågor vi bör ställa oss
Plastic Packaging Tax 2023 The United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has opened its doors to a new consultation about the future of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), offering a fresh opportunity for industry professionals to contribute their insights. Zoe Brimelow, a director at Duo, a prominent packaging manufacturer…
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Uppdateringar från återvinningsvärlden | juli
Defra’s Newly Released Waste Statistics: A Detailed Analysis The UK’s recycling rate slightly improved from 44.4% in 2020 to 44.6% in 2021, but the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfill increased, and packaging waste recycling remained stagnant at 63.2%. Recycling rates varied by material, with paper and cardboard reaching…
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Häpnadsväckande investering på 6 miljoner pund i plastforskning
£6M Boost in Plastic Sustainability Research UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a prominent national funding agency, has made a significant stride in environmental conservation by backing five unique, sustainable plastic projects with a hefty £6m in funding. This move is part of the UK’s broader drive towards a sustainable future…
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