Happy Birthday to Us! This year, The Recycling Association is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. In January 1975, the Independent Waste Paper Processors Association held its first meeting at a hotel above a car park in Leicester. Then in 2009, it became The Recycling Association to reflect that its members were increasingly dealing with a variety…
This week, Members of The Recycling Association, came together for the annual Christmas Lunch for 2024. Over 180 industry friends and colleagues celebrated at the Institute of Directors in London. The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson gave a speech in which he welcomed Members to the event. He also thanked the Members for their…
The Recycling Association has said that now would be a perfect opportunity to abandon the unnecessary deposit return scheme (DRS) proposed by the UK government. Following the announcement yesterday that it is not possible for the Welsh Government to work with the rest of the UK on a DRS, and that it intends to introduce…
Our AGMs for IWPP and The Recycling Association were held on 21 May 2024 at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Lincolnshire. This was followed by the President’s Day where activities included golf, country pursuits (laser clay pigeon shooting, archery and duck herding) and the option of spa treatments. In the evening, the…
Celine Grant has become the new President of The Recycling Association. She replaces Craig Curtis who has stepped down after a five-year term as President. Colin Clarke will become the new Vice President of The Recycling Association and will take over from Celine after a two-year term. Celine is Commercial Director at Re-Gen in Northern…
The Recycling Association has said local authorities must ensure they maintain or improve quality as a result of Simpler Recycling. With the Government confirming that Simpler Recycling will be rolled out in England for households from 31 March 2026, The Recycling Association has also welcomed that this policy now seems to be moving forwards. The…
The Recycling Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed until October 2027. But it has suggested that this time should be used to consider whether DRS is required at all. The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “As an Association, we are against the introduction of…
This week, Members of The Recycling Association, came together for the annual Christmas Lunch for 2023. Over 180 industry friends and colleagues celebrated at the Institute of Directors in London. The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson gave a speech in which he welcomed Members to the event. He also thanked the Members for their…
The Recycling Association has launched a new logo, brand identity and slogan. Using an orange and black colour scheme, it is an evolution from the previous brand colours of yellow and black. A new slogan, The Voice of the UK Recycling Industry, has also been revealed. The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “The…
The Recycling Association chief executive Paul Sanderson said: “Simpler Recycling should end the confusion around what can and can’t be recycled and we welcome the focus on the dry core materials of paper and card, plastics, metals and glass packaging. “But it is disappointing that local authorities in England will be able to commingle this…