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Simpler Recycling won’t boost recycling rates says North London waste authority

Envirotec Magazine

Recycling efforts by north London’s two million residents will not be significantly boosted by the new Simpler Recycling proposals, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has warned. Cllr Loakes said: “The Government should be making a herculean effort to ensure that producers minimise packaging that needs recycling or disposal.

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Roadmap aims to increase aerosol recycling

Envirotec Magazine

Aluminium recycling trade group Alupro officially launched its “Roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling” at an event in Leeds on 19 April. The document attempts to offer a long-term strategic vision to drive a widespread uplift in national capture and recycling rates. Alupro’s Tom Gidding’s at the launch.

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EPR schemes will harm recycling sector if not designed correctly, says industry group

Envirotec Magazine

BIR stressed that, when and where EPR schemes are considered an absolute necessity, recyclers must be involved in the governance bodies of such schemes to ensure an appropriate balance of interests among the most relevant stakeholders in the value chain.

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New grades of recycled steel: Project shortlisted for award

Envirotec Magazine

A project that seeks to create new high-quality grades of recycled steel – and produce a sustainable alternative raw material for the cement industry – has been shortlisted for the External Partnership Award at this year’s World Sustainability Awards.

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University project resolves a sticky issue with adhesive recycling

Envirotec Magazine

Adhesive residue left on recyclable materials, such as glass and cardboard, can be a challenge to recycle. Sticky residue causes problems in the recycling industry, ranging from low-quality products, blocked water systems and damaged recycling machinery. It was developed at the University of Surrey.

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How Pandora hopes to reach 100% recycled silver and gold

GreenBiz

How Pandora hopes to reach 100% recycled silver and gold. By 2030, Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand by volume, will use 100 percent recycled silver and gold in its products. As it stands, 71 percent of the silver and gold in Pandora jewelry comes from recycled sources. Deonna Anderson. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 08:55.

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Carton Ready campaign to support Simpler Recycling reforms in England

Envirotec Magazine

There are challenges to surmount when it comes to achieving circularity for cartons, but a trade group for the sector, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, has launched a campaign – Carton Ready – to support the implementation of the UK Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms.

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