Recycling in the United Kingdom

Sonoco Expanding Recycling of Iconic Paper Containers in U.S.

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Packaging, Containers, Water conservation, Articles, Energy conversion, Recycling, Sonoco, Carton, Recycling in the United Kingdom, Recycle BC

Sonoco is uniquely positioned as a leading recycler, paper mill operator and packaging converter to help deliver end of life solutions across our consumer and industrial packaging platforms.

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  • Sonoco is uniquely positioned as a leading recycler, paper mill operator and packaging converter to help deliver end of life solutions across our consumer and industrial packaging platforms.
  • We are taking the lead to further demonstrate our ability to recycle our paper containers with metal ends not only through the steel stream, as they are largely done today, but also through the paper stream.
  • And, we look forward to growing consumer access to increase recycling of our paper cans through post-consumer recycling streams, said Rhue.
  • Sonoco currently is working with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) to recycle its paper containers in the U.K. at its Stainland, paper mill, in West Yorkshire, U.K., to produce 100 percent recycled coreboard.

Pandemic Recycling Data Shows Big Spikes in Cardboard Boxes, Aluminum Cans, Bottles

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Recycling, Waste management, Waste containers, Articles, Recycling bin, Republic Services, Blue box recycling system, Recycling in the United Kingdom

b'PHOENIX, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day, Republic Services is releasing pandemic recycling data showing significant increases in the recycling of cardboard boxes, aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles over the last year, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior to more at-home consumption.

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  • b'PHOENIX, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day, Republic Services is releasing pandemic recycling data showing significant increases in the recycling of cardboard boxes, aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles over the last year, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior to more at-home consumption.
  • All of these high-demand materials can be put back into the circular economy through proper recycling methods.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8683452-republic-services-earth-...\n"The pandemic\'s effects were clearly seen in home recycling bins," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability.
  • "\nSince the beginning of the pandemic, online shopping has risen to new heights and those cardboard boxes have shown up in recycling bins, with a 63% increase in residential cardboard in some markets.
  • For more information, visit RepublicServices.com , or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices , @RepublicService on Twitter or Republic Services on LinkedIn .\n'

Global Plastic Recycling Market Report 2020-2025: Opportunities in Increased Research Activities to Find An Effective Method of Recycling Plastic Waste - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Health, Chemicals, Plastics, Infectious diseases, Environment, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Articles, Water conservation, Waste management, Energy conservation, Energy conversion, Recycling, Plastic recycling, Waste, Sustainability, High-density polyethylene, Recycling in the United Kingdom, Extended producer responsibility

With the increasing awareness about global warming, plastic manufacturers are largely focusing on developing new recycling concepts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.

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  • With the increasing awareness about global warming, plastic manufacturers are largely focusing on developing new recycling concepts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.
  • The lack of an established waste collection and sorting system for solid waste is posing a challenge for this market.
  • Increasing demand for recycled PET and HDPE is creating an opportunity for the Plastic Recycling market due to its low costs.
  • Besides, there have been stringent laws to waste management, which have additionally contributed to the growth of the market.

Precious Metals E-waste Recovery Market worth $11.8 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Electronic waste, Waste, Metal, Articles, Water conservation, Recycling in the United Kingdom, Computer recycling, Recycling

Growing investments in precious metals in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, demand from end-use industries and the necessity to treat e-waste before disposal are the key factors driving the growth of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.

Key Points: 
  • Growing investments in precious metals in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, demand from end-use industries and the necessity to treat e-waste before disposal are the key factors driving the growth of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • View Detailed Table of Content Here: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/precious-metals-e-waste...
    Copper is expected to be the fastest-growing metal segment of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • Household Appliances is expected to be the fastest-growing source segment in the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional segment in the precious metals e-waste recovery market.

Precious Metals E-waste Recovery Market worth $11.8 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Electronic waste, Waste, Metal, Articles, Water conservation, Recycling in the United Kingdom, Computer recycling, Recycling

Growing investments in precious metals in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, demand from end-use industries and the necessity to treat e-waste before disposal are the key factors driving the growth of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.

Key Points: 
  • Growing investments in precious metals in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, demand from end-use industries and the necessity to treat e-waste before disposal are the key factors driving the growth of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • View Detailed Table of Content Here: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/precious-metals-e-waste...
    Copper is expected to be the fastest-growing metal segment of the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • Household Appliances is expected to be the fastest-growing source segment in the precious metals e-waste recovery market.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional segment in the precious metals e-waste recovery market.

Zero Waste Europe Study: Beverage Carton Recycling Rates Substantially Lower Than Reported

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Articles, Waste management, Water conservation, Packaging, Containers, Energy conversion, Recycling, Zero waste, Carton, Recycling in the United Kingdom

LONDON, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RECYCLING rates for beverage cartons across Europe and the UK are substantially lower than reported, according to a major new study.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RECYCLING rates for beverage cartons across Europe and the UK are substantially lower than reported, according to a major new study.
  • New research commissioned by Zero Waste Europe to Eunomia Research & Consulting has revealed that the actual beverage carton recycling rate in four European countries is far below that what is currently being reported.
  • The 'Recycling of multilayer composite packaging: the beverage carton' paper calculated the estimated recycling rates of beverage cartons in the UK, Germany, Spain, and Sweden in 2020 using the European Union's updated recycling calculation methodology.
  • Commenting on the report, Joan Marc Simon, Director at Zero Waste Europe, said:"Whilst plastic has been in the spotlight for its low collection and recycling rates, this study shows that other complex materials such as cartons are not doing much better.

Aluminum Can Remains Most Sustainable Package on a Number of Key Performance Metrics

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Containers, Articles, Energy conversion, Recycling, Water conservation, Aluminum can, Energy, Waste management, The Aluminum Association, Recycling in the United Kingdom, Desjardin

The manifesto also lays out what the aluminum can production and recycling industry are doing to grow aluminum can recycling and capture every can.

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  • The manifesto also lays out what the aluminum can production and recycling industry are doing to grow aluminum can recycling and capture every can.
  • The aluminum industry is committed to bringing as many used beverage containers as possible back into the system, said Tom Dobbins, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association.
  • The updated study tracks multiple different sustainability key performance indicators for the aluminum beverage can including industry recycling rate, consumer recycling rate, recycled content and value of material.
  • The aluminum industry helps manufacturers produce sustainable and innovative products, including more fuel-efficient vehicles, recyclable packaging, greener buildings and modern electronics.

CleanRiver Launches the LeanStream, a new sleek and effective recycling and waste system that offers more Customization, cleaner Collection and less Cost

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Articles, Waste management, Industrial ecology, Water conservation, Energy conversion, Recycling, Electronic waste, Zero waste, Waste minimisation, San Francisco Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance, Recycling in the United Kingdom

A new, effective waste collection solution designed by CleanRiver's industry experts to help simplify recycling and reduce waste stream contamination.

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  • A new, effective waste collection solution designed by CleanRiver's industry experts to help simplify recycling and reduce waste stream contamination.
  • Durable, versatile and compact, it easily adapts to your business needs whether you're looking to start or supplement a recycling program.
  • About CleanRiver Recycling Solutions: For 30 years, CleanRiver Recycling Solutions has designed and manufactured innovative recycling bins made from recycled materials.
  • In hopes of achieving zero-waste goals, CleanRiver offers sustainable solutions to support any type of recycling program.

Electrolux presents vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Water conservation, Energy conservation, Materials, Plastic recycling, Energy, Nature, Plastics, Polymers, Recycling, Polyethylene terephthalate, Vacuum cleaner, Recycling in the United Kingdom

Together with Stena Recycling, Electrolux has developed a vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled and reused materials.

Key Points: 
  • Together with Stena Recycling, Electrolux has developed a vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled and reused materials.
  • More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year, but less than 12% of this comes from recycled materials.
  • The goal is to learn more about how to make the market for recycled plastics function as well as for virgin materials.
  • The first concrete result is a visionary vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled plastic and reused components from electronic consumer products.

Electrolux presents vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Water conservation, Energy conservation, Materials, Plastic recycling, Energy, Nature, Plastics, Polymers, Recycling, Polyethylene terephthalate, Vacuum cleaner, Recycling in the United Kingdom

Together with Stena Recycling, Electrolux has developed a vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled and reused materials.

Key Points: 
  • Together with Stena Recycling, Electrolux has developed a vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled and reused materials.
  • More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year, but less than 12% of this comes from recycled materials.
  • The goal is to learn more about how to make the market for recycled plastics function as well as for virgin materials.
  • The first concrete result is a visionary vacuum cleaner made of 100 percent recycled plastic and reused components from electronic consumer products.