Welsh Recycling & Waste Management news & views. Owned by Ben Maizey
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Check out the latest update within the industry on our website, recyclelinkwales.co.uk/
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Welsh Government has announced its latest consultation on workplace recycling reforms which includes plans for the separate collection of small electricals.
More details including how you can have your say are in the link below
bit.ly/411BfZY
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The Welsh Government, alongside the UK nations, has announced a delay to the implementation of mandatory digital waste tracking, pushing the start date from April 2025 to April 2026. Read more here: bit.ly/411BfZY
Note for the diaries...
#RecycleWeek2025 22-28 September 2025
We're pleased to announce that Recycle Week 2025 will run from 22 to 28 September, so save the date in your diaries!
Watch this space for more information coming soon.
recyclenow.com
#RecycleWeek
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Always a great view and opinion - Check out @BRMayne
My latest column outlines my problems participating in the environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) ‘Dip a Day Challenge’.
@sascampaigns @CIWMCymru @SocEnv_HQ
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Wales has withdrawn from the UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)
Our Report here:
recyclelinkwales.co.uk/wales…
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Wales’ withdrawal from the UK DRS raises questions: Will DRS boost recycling or disrupt existing successful systems? With Wales already leading in recycling, is DRS an enhancement or a hindrance?
edie.net/wales-withdraws-fro….
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A great event in store. - More details: recyclelinkwales.co.uk/event…
We are delighted to announce that Maragret Bates from DEFRA will be joining our event panel on 22nd Nov
More details on what promises to be a great event for the resource industry in Wales: ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/events/event…
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Details of WRAP Cymru's upcoming series of webinars covering the introduction of the Workplace Recycling Law in Wales, which came into force earlier this year.
Details of this and more industry events in Wales can be found at our events page: lnkd.in/ePKPY8Kx
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The Welsh Government has announced that Wales will be hosting the 2024 European Circular Economy Hotspot: Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 2024 on 7 to 9 October 2024, in Cardiff.
recyclelinkwales.co.uk/circu…
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A free open meeting event hosted by @WESA_tweets has been announced for 6th March. Details of this and other upcoming industry events can be found on our event page: recyclelinkwales.co.uk/event…
Todays the day!
Welsh ban on sale of some single-use plastic items comes into force.
We’ve just banned a host of single-use plastic products! 🙌
This is a win for nature and a big step towards eradicating plastic from our beaches, streets, and landfill.
A real proud moment for Wales 🏴
ALT A green graphic with white single-use plastic items like polystyrene plates and boxes that are now banned in Wales.
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New tender from @SwanseaCouncil : Supply of Caddies for Glass and Can Recycling
Details in Link from @_sell2wales
View Notice - Sell2Wales (gov.wales)
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New 'Net Zero Skills' consultation released today by @WelshGovernment
gov.wales/net-zero-sector-sk…
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Great morning already @RWM_Exhibition
Very busy hour meeting members from @R_Efficient_D AMG Resources, @cardiffuni @WelshGovernment
@cardiffcouncil @Pembrokeshire @Clayspice @NealSoils & AWD
Great meeting you all.
Welsh Council Centre will be back on stand tomorrow 11-12
First of the day - catch up with @Jayplas_Intl and their exciting news of their new facility in Swansea.
That time of year is upon us again! Any Welsh based companies at @RWM_Exhibition? Let us know and we will promote here.
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That time of year is upon us again! Any Welsh based companies at @RWM_Exhibition? Let us know and we will promote here.
Statement has been issued by @JulieJamesMS the Welsh Minister for Climate Change, on the four national governments' joint decision to defer EPR payments to local authorities by 12 months.
gov.wales/written-statement-…
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