Margaret Bates joins ReZorce board as Advisor
ReZorce has announced that Maragret Bates has been appointed as Advisor to the Board.
Bates recently completed a 22-month secondment with Defra as Head of the UK Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme.
During her tenure, she worked closely with policymakers and industry stakeholders across the packaging supply chain to launch the scheme.
Prior to working at Defra, Bates served as Managing Director of On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) where she helped businesses deliver clear, consistent recycling messages on packaging.
Bates commented: “The appeal of ReZorce technology is clear: it’s a recyclable mono-material. The drive to mono-materials which are easy to recycle is clear in current and incoming EPR schemes globally.
“It is really exciting to work with ReZorce and be part of the change to a circular economy.
“ReZorce will have a positive, transformative effect on the beverage carton format, which has long been a challenge for the waste management sector in the UK and elsewhere.
“I am pleased to be able to support and advise the team on its rollout.”
EMR appoints Andrew Spencer to grow EV battery recycling
European Metal Recycling (EMR) has appointed Andrew Spencer to lead the next phase of growth at its Battery Recycling Centre in Birmingham.
Spencer brings experience from the automotive industry, having held senior roles at Aston Martin, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and Project 3 Mobility, part of Rimac Group.
Spencer commented: “My goal is to maintain these high standards while scaling up operations, increasing the quantity and variety of batteries we recycle, and exploring every opportunity to reuse and repurpose these critical materials.
“That’s how we build a truly circular battery economy.”
At EMR, Spencer will oversee daily operations while driving the division’s next phase – expanding capacity and deepening industry partnerships.
Helen Waters, EMR’s Director of ELV, added: “Andy’s experience across the automotive sector means he is perfectly placed to help EMR, and our partners, accelerate towards that goal – scaling our operations, expanding our partnerships and driving innovation that keeps valuable resources in the loop.”
Veolia hires new Senior Policy Manager for waste
Veolia UK has appointed Omar Davidson as Senior Policy Manager for waste, joining the company’s Policy and Stakeholder Team.
Davidson announced the move on LinkedIn, saying: “I’m pleased to announce that I’ve joined Veolia UK as Senior Policy Manager for waste.
“I’m grateful to Gavin Anderson and the team for a very warm welcome.”
In his new role, Davidson will specialise in policy development and stakeholder engagement across the circular economy and waste management landscape, supporting Veolia’s work with government, regulators and industry partners.
He joins from the British Plastics Federation, where he served as Industrial Issues Executive – Recycling and Sustainability.
At the Federation, he supported public affairs activity and fostered strong relationships with members on key recycling and sustainability issues.
Advetec expands senior team with Customer Operations Director
Advetec has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Kate Hart as Customer Operations Director.
Hart brings energy sector and operational experience, joining from Graz Group where she held senior roles including HR Strategic Project Support Lead and BECCS Market Strategy.
Prior to that, she spent 17 years at British Gas, leading non-contract services, customer propositions and product innovation.
Hart said: “I’m excited to work with Advetec’s customers and stakeholders to scale solutions that push the waste sector forward.”
In her new role, Hart will accelerate project delivery and expand capacity across customer experience and waste solutions.
Advetec’s CEO Lee Knott added: “Her leadership will be instrumental in scaling our technology and supporting customers to radically improve recycling, reduce emissions and cut costs, all while staying aligned with evolving legislation and sustainable innovation.”
Too Good To Go appoints Chelsea Kerr as Managing Director for UK and Ireland
Too Good To Go has appointed Chelsea Kerr as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, as the surplus food app marks 10 years since launching in the UK.
Kerr steps into the role after serving as Director of Key Accounts for the UK, Ireland and Central Europe, where she led the growth and strategic development of major retail partnerships.
She previously held roles at Uber, Amazon and Colgate-Palmolive, bringing experience in scaling operations and embedding technology into consumer behaviour.
Kerr said: “Ten years on from launch in the UK, saving surplus food has moved from a niche idea to a mainstream habit.
“The UK and Ireland are incredibly important markets for Too Good To Go, with a vibrant community of partners and millions of people actively reducing food waste.
“My focus is on building on that momentum, working even more closely with partners to embed food waste reduction into everyday operations, and making it effortless for people to turn saving food into a simple, habitual choice.”
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