02/12/2021
HWRC booking systems ‘inhibiting’ WEEE collections
However, while some are cautious given a “plateau” in collection rates, others have welcomed “extremely positive data” which suggests the ...
18/11/2021
Marking progress towards a circular economy for lighting
The path to a circular economy for lighting is becoming significantly clearer, suggests recycling firm Recolight, reporting on the findings ...
17/09/2021
‘Systemic change’ needed in lighting industry to adopt circular economy
The lighting industry needs a systemic change if it is to fully adopt circular principles and practices. That was the conclusion of a ...
09/08/2021
Recolight analysis shows high recycling rate in luminaires
To perform the analysis, Recolight contracted SWEEEP Kuusakoski, based at Sittingbourne in Kent, to treat a mixed sample of 3 tonnes of ...
06/08/2021
Waste luminaires achieve 83% recyclability rating in Recolight study
It’s a fact of life that many luminaires still go to waste sites rather than being recycled, however, Recolight wanted to know just how ...
06/08/2021
Analysis reveals recyclable content of lighting equipment waste
Recolight and Sweeep Kuusakoski have discovered 83% of a typical load of waste luminaires is able to be recycled.Recolight and Sweeep Kuusakoski have discovered 83% of a typical load of waste luminaires is able to be recycled. Published by:Corin Williams Source: Read more...
15/07/2021
Agency reviews appropriate measures for WEEE
The Environment Agency launched a consultation on appropriate measures for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE ...
01/07/2021
New appointments to Recolight Board of Directors
(UK) – Recolight has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. Robert Sprott of Signify will join as a member of the Board, ...
23/06/2021
Defra to tackle ‘throwaway culture’ after Amazon claims
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reiterated that it is “looking into regulations” to ensure online ...
21/06/2021
Interpreting the environmental legislation changes to the classification of Persistent Organic Pollutants
Mark Priestman, Managing Director of Non-Ferrous at EMR (formerly European Metal Recycling) writes As the recycling industry innovates to ...