Recycling news: 2024
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Industry news
Five ways the next government should clean up our toxic air
This post is by Yasmine El-Gabry, senior parliamentary campaigns manager at Global Action Plan. Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to our health and is associated with up to 43,000 deaths per year in the UK. It’s undeniable that this issue must be front […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Jun 2024
Industry news
Environment Agency late to three-quarters of the worst pollution incidents
The post Environment Agency late to three-quarters of the worst pollution incidents appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Jun 2024
Council news
Welcome to Liverpool City Council Careers - careers.liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool Council · 20 Jun 2024
Research & science
Energy Science & Engineering - Wiley & Sons
Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
The Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The United Kingdom’s bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until 2027, thus entering into force four years later than initially planned Der Beitrag The Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
OPINION: ‘Can the 2024 Olympics spark a global movement towards sustainable events?’
Jenny Wassenaar, chief sustainability officer and SVP global research and development, Trivium Packaging, discusses the importance of incorporating sustainability into sporting events. OPINION: Have sporting events historically come at the cost of the earth? Research suggests so, with the UK Environment Agency estimating that major sporting events can generate up to 750,000 plastic bottles apie…
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Royal Mail designs ‘reusable’ trolley sleeves
Royal Mail announced it has introduced reusable trolley sleeves, designed in-house, to replace single-use cardboard versions. Known internally as ‘Yorks’, these sleeves helped achieve a 10% reduction in waste and exceeded Royal Mail’s target of cutting waste by 25% compared to the 2020/21 base year. The Yorks, which are engineered to last up to four … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
VALTRIS residual line case study
Valtris wanted to automate recovery of recyclables like rolling PET bottles from the residue line, whilst maintaining purity....
Recycleye news · 19 Jun 2024
Global
IT IS NOW OUR GENERATION’S DUTY TO RESTRICT PFAS
We know that restrictions on hazardous chemicals work. They have repaired the ozone hole and reduced DDT levels in animals, people and the global environment. The EU Restriction on PFAS is now our generation’s responsibility and duty to protect future generations from PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals. The increasing, and largely unregulated, use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) since the 1…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Sustainability Champion to host AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony 2024
Sustainability Champion to host AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony 2024 The winners of this year’s competition will be revealed at the NCC in Birmingham on 10 July Sustainability Champion Chris Hines MBE, former Director of the Eden Project and Special Adviser to Minister for the Environment Michael Meacher, will be hosting the AD and…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Jun 2024
Global
EU Member States seek to quietly dismantle EU rules protecting water
Today, Member States’ ambassadors to the EU have adopted an agreement giving EU countries the right to pollute rather than protect our water for the next […]
European Environmental Bureau · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Microplastic pollution: New research proposes enzymatic solution
Researchers from Imperial College London have suggested an innovative approach to tackling microplastic pollution. Their latest study recommends using specially designed microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before it is processed into fertilizer.
Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Building Resilience through Effective Climate Risk Data: Six Key Considerations
This article delves into the key considerations for optimising climate risk data management for organisations
Anthesis Group · 19 Jun 2024
Council news
Improvement relief - Rushmoor Borough Council
Rushmoor Council · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
MotoMine: Specialists in Motorbike Dismantling and Parts
Tom Matthews, Sales Manager from MotoMine, a leading motorbike dismantling and parts supply company, discusses its beginnings in 2005 as Surrey Motorcycle Parts and its transformation into part of 4th Dimension Innovation. He shares insights into MotoMine's significant growth, its comprehensive motorbike services, and innovative software solutions. Tom also elaborates on the type of staff they …
ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Voters can now find out a candidate’s climate stance
This post is by Lord Deben. We caused it and we can overcome it but we’d prefer to ignore it. That’s the real climate change issue in this election. All the major parties are signed up to net zero 2050 but that’s not where the […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Jun 2024
Council news
Addiction, Recovery, Community Hillingdon Service (ARCH) - Hillingdon Council
Hillingdon Council · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Second-hand is replacing new in wardrobes, Vinted report finds
Vinted’s latest Impact Report has found that 65% of Vinted members say a quarter or more of the items in their wardrobes are second-hand.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Bristol Waste raises £41,000 for St Peter’s Hospice
The post Bristol Waste raises £41,000 for St Peter’s Hospice appeared first on Bristol Waste Company .
Bristol Waste Company · 19 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Defence Infrastructure Organisation estate and sustainable development
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Ecologists roped in to help hazel dormice bridge the gap
High level wildlife corridors are being strung up for hazel dormice in one of England’s ancient forests
Positive News · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
‘Scotland’s incineration moratorium has more holes than Swiss cheese’, say activists
Environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, have formally requested that Environmental Standards Scotland investigate the Scottish government’s “refusal to use its powers” to “curb” incineration. Although the Scottish government created a moratorium on new waste incinerators in 2022, the environmental groups have said that its “failing” to stop incineration capacity from increasing. I…
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Waste Guide: What Happens To Your Waste?
Where does waste go? We're proud to announce the launch of our Waste Guide. This document serves as a comprehensive guide to sustainable waste disposal. It also showcases your waste's journey when it is handled by our network of sustainable partners. We hope this document will be useful for you...
Bywaters · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Silverlake wins national and regional awards recognition in the space of a week for its green business practices
Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and the environment, receiving two awards in the last seven days at both a national and regional level.
ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2024
Policy & government
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Southern Region, Judge N P Jutton, Mr M J F Donaldson FRICS and Ms T Wong on 6 June 2024
GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
News in brief (19/06/2024)
With news on: Mars Wrigley trials ‘cocoa cardboard’; NWH Group partners with Partick FC; LARAC hires policy officer; and, CIWM trustee Adam Read is awarded MBE Mars Wrigley trials ‘cocoa cardboard’ Mars Wrigley UK has entered the second phase of its pilot programme with Tesco, testing a new display crafted from waste cocoa bean shells … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Vinted Impact Report shows “reshaping” of purchasing habits
According to a report by Vinted, 19% of buyers would choose second-hand clothing even if the price were the same as buying new. It also highlighted that over 40% of its UK members maintain wardrobes consisting of 50% second-hand items. The platform also observed similar trends in Germany, France and Poland. In 2022, WRAP found … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Strategic Command personnel recognised in Birthday Honours List 2024
Members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours List and Operational Awards List for their services to Defence.
GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
ALDI ANNOUNCES RETURN OF CULT CLASSIC INFLATABLE KAYAK
Supermarket Aldi has announced the return of its sell out, iconic Inflatable Kayak. Available in stores from 30th June, this beach must-have will cost shoppers just £49.99 – that’s half the price compared to Asda1. But those looking to chase the tide better act fast as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone. An […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Jun 2024
Council news
Belfast Tree Establishment Strategy - Belfast City Council
Belfast Council · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Re-Universe to Bring Reuse to the Isle of Man After Winning the Prestigious Cleantech Isle of Man Innovation Award 2024.
The post Re-Universe to Bring Reuse to the Isle of Man After Winning the Prestigious Cleantech Isle of Man Innovation Award 2024. appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
General Election Net Zero Myths – Debunked
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Mr Z Rahman v Mr S Algunaldi and others: 1805309/2022 and others
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Mr J Spivey v RB Recycling Scarborough Ltd: 1809172/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
BEER WE GO: NEARLY FIVE MILLION PINTS WILL GET SPILT EVERY TIME ENGLAND SCORES AT EUROS
England football fans are set to spill 4.6 MILLION pints of beer every time Gareth Southgate’s team scores a goal at the Euros in Germany, according to new research by supermarket Aldi. Scenes of fans waving their pints above their heads or hurling them into the air after the ball hits the back of the […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Jun 2024
Global
International E-Waste Day 2024: Join the E-Waste Hunt – Retrieve, Recycle, and Revive! - WEEE Forum
WEEE Forum · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Nestlé uses traceable cocoa ingredients in all its UK made chocolate - Nestlé UK
Nestle UK media · 19 Jun 2024
Council news
Page 1 of 2 Derby City Council – Response ID Reference FOI413392162 Date 19/06/2024 Information Requested Response 1. The tot - secure.derby.gov.uk
Derby Council · 19 Jun 2024
Industry news
Meadowfield Primary School in bloom thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding
Meadowfield Primary School in bloom thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding
enfinium · 19 Jun 2024
Council news
Building Control Timeline - Babergh District Council
Babergh Council · 19 Jun 2024