Recycling news: 2024

Industry news UK businesses take swipe at the “credibility” of carbon offsetting Businesses across the UK have expressed concern at the “credibility and transparency” of carbon credit offsetting schemes. In a report presenting the outcomes of the National Environmental Services Survey – run in association with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), The Environmental Services Association (ESA), Groundwork, and ESS Expo (Environmental Services and Solutions Ex… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2024 Policy & government Past Innovation Focus Areas Details of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) past Innovation Focus Areas (IFAs) GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Sugar Sugar for hard-working Börger pumps MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Sugar Sugar for hard-working Börger pumps Following the proven, ongoing performance of three rotary lobe pumps installed in a key process at a sugar refinery, a further two units from Börger are to be installed at the plant. Two of the existing Börger pumps are utilised for white mass (sugar syrup… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Jun 2024 Policy & government Mr E Stack v Mr J M Hobbs and others: 4101760/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2024 Global Composting Facility Financial Assurance First-hand account of how to plan and budget for the expense of complying with a state solid waste agency’s site closure costs requirement. BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Hidden Cost Of Landfills Inadequate federal air emissions regulations allow landfills across the U.S. to regularly leak methane well above the legal threshold … BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Preventing Conveyor Fires Martin Engineering, a bulk materials handling equipment manufacturer, collaborated with authors of Foundations™ for Conveyor Safety, to create how-to guidance that covers fire prevention. BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Lower Tech Containerized Composting The Dungster can be filled manually or with a tractor or loader and emptied using the same equipment. BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Connections: Bioplastics Muses Most food-contact plastic is well suited to being biodegradable. The key is to ensure that the composting industry definition of compostable is compatible with the bioplastic manufacturer’s definition. Part II BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Biogas Omission In U.S. Treasury Tax Credit Guidance The U.S. Treasury released guidance in late May on clean electricity tax credits without specifying clear guidance for renewable electricity created with biogas or renewable natural gas. BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Grants To Upgrade Yard Trimmings Facilities To Compost Food Scraps U.S. EPA Region 3 announced a grant opportunity on May 30 to fund the upgrade of existing yard trimmings composting facilities to enable them to process food scraps. BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Global Compost Caucus In U.S. House The US Composting Council is inviting Members of the House of Representatives to join the Compost Caucus … BioCycle · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news University scientists create ‘completely circular’ grid-scale battery A team of young scientists from the University of Southampton have created a grid-scale battery that is “safe, affordable and recyclable”, led by founder of SoLead Energy and researcher, Dr Ewan Fraser, and Professor Richard Wills. The Soluble Lead Flow Battery (SLFB) is designed for large-scale energy storage for stationary applications and is able to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news CIWM appoints Vicki Hughes as new Junior Vice President The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has announced the election of Vicki Hughes as Junior Vice President. Hughes will formally take over the role from David Greenfield, who will become Senior Vice President, at the presidential inauguration in June this year. Hughes is a Trustee and Fellow of CIWM, having first joined the […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news CIWM appoints Vicki Hughes as Junior Vice President WRA Board Member takes first step in journey to becoming president of CIWM Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news France’s WEEE Sustainability Index In a significant step towards sustainable consumerism, France's Decree No. 2024-316 introduces the sustainability index for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), set to gradually replace the repairability index. Ellie Bisseker, Valpak International Account Manager, outlines what these changes mean for obligated producers/importers... Valpak · 11 Jun 2024 Global Freedom from Pollution, Poverty, and Wasteful Systems: Waste Workers Call For Equal Rights, Push for “Magna Carta” Quezon City, Philippines – As the Philippines approaches its 126th year of independence, the newly established Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) urges lawmakers to enact a Magna Carta for […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news Sainsbury’s to reduce plastic by “694 tonnes” with new packaging Sainsbury’s switches own-brand chicken and fish line packaging from plastic to pulp cardboard in a move the supermarket said will use 70% less plastic. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news GMCA and Trafford council experience waste crime surge Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Trafford council have launched a campaign which aims to crack down on the fly-tipping of household and commercial waste. The move follows the news that from January to April this year, 100 tonnes of waste was dumped in the borough and removed by the One Trafford Partnership, costing the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI’S FAMILY CAMPING RANGE RETURNS FROM JUST £2.99 Aldi’s affordable camping gear is returning to the middle aisle to offer Brits everything they’ll need to be happy campers for less. Available in stores from 20th June, those looking for a few nights under the stars this summer will need to hurry as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone. Get ready to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill anywhere in the world We are at the forefront of assisting businesses globally to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill Certification. With tailored audits, we accommodate the unique waste management needs of diverse industries and regions. For those interested in learning more about this service, Bronwynn Harris's latest blog offers valuable insights into the process and the benefits of achieving Zero Waste to Landfill Ce… Valpak · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news FCC completes purchase of Urbaser UK Affiliate of FCC Environment UK, FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, has completed the purchase of Urbaser UK, announced in December 2023. FCC said that the purchase will enable it to “expand its product and service offer” and “enhance” the value proposal value for its customers. Urbaser Operating composting, material recovery, waste-to-energy and final disposal facilities and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news RDF Industry Group: ‘Exporting EfW has net greenhouse gas benefit’ Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Industry Group has published a report on the industry’s role in solving the greenhouse gas emission issue. Its research has shown that exporting Energy-from-Waste and keeping it from landfill, “even over distances up to 9,000km” has a net greenhouse gas benefit. The report, entitled ‘The Role of Waste Derived Fuel in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news Introducing ScrapBays – the App for scrap If you frequently deal with scrap metal, you might sell to the same local buyer without knowing if other buyers are offering better prices. Perhaps you spend a lot of time searching for the best price for your metal type. But what if you could have both convenience and profit? Introducing ScrapBays, a platform that... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Jun 2024 Industry news Why HWRC Booking Systems Make Financial Sense - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 11 Jun 2024 Research & science Exciting News! Femtotools AG Joins Oxford Instruments plc. - Multi-Scale Robotics Lab ETH Zurich News · 11 Jun 2024 Council news Terms and Conditions: Invoices can be paid using the following methods:- - South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council · 11 Jun 2024 Research & science News - Peptide-Based Drug Discovery ETH Zurich News · 11 Jun 2024 Council news Citizen engagement platform | London Borough of Lambeth - Lambeth Council Lambeth Council · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news Turning grey to green - Hubbub Hubbub · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news REA welcomes the energy and climate commitments in the Liberal Democrats manifesto for the 2024 general election REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Jun 2024 Research & science News - Neuromorphic Electronics with Oxides ETH Zurich News · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news Farm launches carbon capture project using biomethane Clean hydrogen developer, Hexla, and British climate tech firm Levidian have partnered to turn cow slurry into clean hydrogen and graphene at Worthy Farm, home to Glastonbury Festival. The two companies will use Levidian’s LOOP technology in a “worlds first” example of carbon negative hydrogen production from biomethane. Worthy Farm currently produces power using an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news Preston adds safety technology to its waste fleet Preston city council has upgraded its new refuse collection fleet with safety and tracking technology from Fleetclear. Preston is a city made up of 70% urban and suburban properties, with an abundance of high-rise blocks and terraced housing alongside new flat developments. Naturally, this makes for many difficult to access areas, narrow streets and cul-de-sacs, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news How the virtual world is inspiring gamers to become botanists Gamers encounter landscapes full of flora in the virtual world but spend much time indoors. A new seed project aims to change that Positive News · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news MBA Polymers UK opens dedicated line for the advanced recycling of car bumpers MBA Polymers UK, a world leader in plastic recycling, has launched a specialist processing line to recycle car bumpers from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), the company has announced. ATF Professional · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news LARAC urges government to “prioritise” waste reforms The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has called on the future government to “prioritise” waste management reforms. The body has said it “fully supports” Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which mandates that packaging producers take full financial responsibility for the lifecycle of its products which includes the sorting, collecting and recycling of its packaging mater… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news Altilium and Enva Sign MOU For EV Battery Recycling Partnership Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, and Enva, a leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, have today announced a new strategic partnership for the collection and recycling of EV batteries in the UK. ATF Professional · 10 Jun 2024 Global Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund trade fairs with new highlights on October 9 and 10, 2024 When the trade fairs Solids & Recycling-Technik open their doors to the bulk solids and recycling technology industry on October 9 and 10, 2024 in Dortmund, they will once again prove to be a driving force in the industry with three new formats. The additional exhibition area on process automation will focus on another key […] Global Recycling · 10 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES GIANT BURGER BOX FOR FATHER’S DAY — AND IT’S THREE TIMES THE SIZE OF A MCDONALD’S BIG MAC! Supermarket Aldi has announced the launch of its brand-new Ashfields Grill Big Daddy Burger Box (£5.99, 715g) — the perfect gift for meat-loving dads this Father’s Day. Launching on 13th June, the new burger kit is easy for little ones to help assemble, allowing kids to share a unique, homemade gift with dads that also […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Jun 2024