Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
Vegetarian List - Nestlé UK
Nestle UK media · 1 May 2024
Council news
Short Term Lets - Planning - South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council · 1 May 2024
Council news
About Wiltshire Adult Social Care - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · 1 May 2024
Council news
Job profile - Conwy County
Conwy Council · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Plastic Recycling Washing Plants - Jayplas
Jayplas · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Greenpeace says Global Plastic Treaty talks end in ‘weak compromise’
Greenpeace UK has said that the conclusion of the fourth sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) for a Global Plastics Treaty is “marked by disappointment”. The organisation said that the negotiations “succumbed to the influence” of the fossil fuel and petrochemical industry. While countries agreed to move forward with “intersessional work” before the fifth … Read More Th…
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Major policy shifts and market dynamics shaping the future of UK AD sector
The UK anaerobic digestion industry is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by pivotal policy developments and dynamic market forces. The latest market and policy update report from ADBA, published on 23rd April, offers vital insights into the sector’s trajectory. Highlights from the report: Publication of Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production: The government published… T…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Positive Signs for UK AD Sector at ADBA Spring Meeting – Key takeaways
ADBA’s Spring Members Meeting on 23rd April 2024 brought together nearly 100 attendees from across the UK anaerobic digestion industry. The packed agenda provided crucial updates from government officials, market insights, and technical guidance. Several key takeaways emerged: Policy Progress There were encouraging signs that the government is taking a more towards the AD sector…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
GGSS Annual Tariff Review for 2024 is open for consultation
On 29 April 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the call for evidence on the 2024 Annual Tariff Review for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). This call for evidence will run for 4 weeks until 27 May 2024, and ADBA is currently preparing our formal response. The purpose of…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
UK pEPR draft regulations sent to EU and WTO
The Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 have been sent to the European Union today (1 May 2024), in respect of Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, and their labelling requirements were notified to the World Trade Organisation. Defra said this is a “significant milestone” in its commitment to introducing packaging … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
Industry news
UK government announces changes to pEPR legislation
The UK government is aiming for packaging extended producer responsibility legislation to come into force across the UK by 1 January 2025, after announcing changes to the draft Regulations.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
CHEMUK24
We are delighted to be exhibiting at CHEMUK24 on 15 and 16 May, at the NEC in Birmingham. CHEMUK is the UK’s largest dedicated trade show for the Chemical, Laboratory, and Process Engineering industries! Why not come and see us on Stand C92 to discuss your waste management or specialist industrial cleaning services requirements.
Augean · 1 May 2024
Industry news
R4GM Community Fund Success Story: Platt Fields Bike Hub
Based next to the lake in Platt Fields Park, the Bike Hub has been working hard over the past few months to get old bikes back on the road, while at the same time giving refugees a way to get around the city.
Recycle for Greater Manchester · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Final Speaker Announced for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference on the 9th May 2024
The final speaker has been added to the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference lineup, scheduled for May 9th at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.
ATF Professional · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Toolkits - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 1 May 2024
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE- ‘Here’s to you – Mrs Robinson’
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – ‘Here’s to you – Mrs Robinson’ Liz Robinson would much prefer not to be doing this interview. Rightly proud of pump manufacturer Landia UK’s 30th anniversary this year, Liz knows the ins and outs of those eventful past three decades, because she’s been there since day one. But as the epitome…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Doing more on climate and nature needn’t come at a price for the next government
This is an Inside Track long read by Shaun Spiers, executive director of Green Alliance. A couple of weeks ago Andrew Rawnsley wrote a piece in the Observer outlining some of the radical things a Labour government could do without extra public spending. Here are […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 1 May 2024
Council news
Find a job - Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council · 1 May 2024
Global
Innovative Proposals on Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Takeaway, Coffee, and New Tea Drink Industries at China's 2024 Two Sessions
During the 2024 Two Sessions in China, relevant civil society organizations supported the draft of two comprehensive proposals for the management of plastic pollution in the coffee and new tea drink industries as well as the takeaway sector, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting environmental protection and sustainable development. Notably, these two proposals were […]
Break Free From Plastic · 1 May 2024
Policy & government
BowTie in the defence air environment
BowTie is widely used across the defence air environment (DAE) as a tool for risk management, with the MAA providing support to all DAE users.
GOV.UK · 1 May 2024
Industry news
BREAKING: Greenpeace send dead Dove confetti raining over Unilever board as company AGM kicks off
Footage available here. Greenpeace UK has today disrupted the start of Unilever’s Annual General Meeting in an escalation of its global campaign against overwhelming plastic pollution produced by their Dove brand. The action comes as Greenpeace releases new polling showing support across global markets for Unilever to take action on their plastic pollution problem. As […]
Greenpeace UK · 1 May 2024
Industry news
RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 1 month away!
The post RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 1 month away! appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Beyond the dancefloor: the UK clubs and venues diversifying for survival
UK nightlife may appear to be in a doom spiral of decline. But smaller projects and venues are resisting the gloom by diversifying
Positive News · 1 May 2024
Industry news
5 reasons to ditch Dove products this summer
140,000 people signed a letter to Dove demanding they stop causing ‘Real Harm’ to women with their single-use plastic sachets. But the skincare brand isn’t listening. It’s time to ditch Dove’s products until they clean up their mess.
Greenpeace UK · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Veolia recycle 2022 FA Cup Final banner into drawstring bags and sports bibs
The London FA and Veolia have donated bibs and drawstring bags recycled from the 2022 FA Cup Final pitch cover to youth football clubs. Veolia and the Football Association (FA) partnered to create a recycled plastic banner which unveiled the pitch ready for the 2022 FA Cup Final in support of the London FA’s green developmental activities. Veolia said it […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Tory mayoral candidate Hall joins another anti-Ulez Facebook group hosting Islamophobia and threats
The post Tory mayoral candidate Hall joins another anti-Ulez Facebook group hosting Islamophobia and threats appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Somerset Council could pay extra to SUEZ after losses
Somerset Council is considering negotiating additional payments with its waste contractor, SUEZ, despite already paying £24 million per year. However, the contractor has reportedly recorded significant annual losses and is seeking more money from the council through a number of contractual claims, which are currently under dispute. The council is concerned that without an increase...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 May 2024
Industry news
enfinium to deliver 1.2m tonnes of carbon removals across UK
enfinium has published a plan to both decarbonise its own operations and deliver carbon removals at scale, in the hope of helping the UK achieve its net zero targets. The ‘Net Zero Transition Plan’, backed by an investment programme worth over £1.7 billion, sets out enfinium’s pathway to achieve net zero across its Scope 1 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
Industry news
49% of used textiles end up in residual waste, WRAP report finds
People in the UK dispose of 49% of all used textiles in residual waste bins, WRAP’s latest Textiles Market Situation Report 2024 showed.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Signify unveils ambitious Net Zero targets
The world’s biggest lighting manufacturer Signify has introduced ambitious Net Zero emissions reduction targets. The company has introduced a 2040 […]
Recolight · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Recessed bio spotlight is world first
What’s believed to be the industry’s first 3D-printed, bio polymer recessed spotlight has been unveiled by retail lighting manufacturer Shoplight. […]
Recolight · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Street light achieves record TM66 rating of 3.1
A street light whose housing is made from European Oak has achieved a record 3.1 rating under the Cibse circularity […]
Recolight · 1 May 2024
Policy & government
Mr J Gray v P & F Safepac Co Ltd: 3304958/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 1 May 2024
Industry news
UK confirms plans for SAF mandate
The UK government has confirmed plans to implement a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, which, pending parliamentary approval, will become law in January 2025. The mandate dictates that 10% of jet fuel used in UK flights must be sourced from sustainable sources by 2030. It has highlighted that this will help to reduce carbon emissions … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
Council news
Licensed animal activities - surreyheath.gov.uk
Surrey Heath Council · 1 May 2024
Industry news
enfinium announces plans to deliver 1.2 million tonnes of carbon removals across the UK
enfinium announces plans to deliver 1.2 million tonnes of carbon removals across the UK
enfinium · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Big Green Hikers Step Out and Fundraise for SAS - Surfers Against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage · 1 May 2024
Global
Mattress Recycling: Repolyol from Polyurethane Foam
German-based H&S Anlagentechnik GmbH has realized an industrial-scale reactor plant for RetourMatras, a Dutch recycling company specialized in dismantling of mattresses and their transformation into circular resources. The plant uses an advanced depolymerization recycling technology to produce high-quality recycled polyol (Repolyol) from polyurethane foam (PU) from end-of-life mattresses, the p…
Global Recycling · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 1 May 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 30 Apr 2024