Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.

Council news Abandoned vehicles - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 17 Apr 2024 Global Eriez Strengthens its Capabilities with Cardiff University Collaboration Eriez has announced the inauguration of its Research and Development hub, Eriez at sbarc, located at Cardiff University in Wales. According to the company, this strategic partnership with Cardiff Innovations would underscore its dedication to fostering innovation and expanding its research and development initiatives. In the meantime, Eriez’ Wales-based R&D team operates primarily from this […] Global Recycling · 17 Apr 2024 Global Korean Civil Society Calls for Government's Strong Ambition in Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations On April 15, 2024, Uproot Plastics, comprised of 15 domestic and international civic groups in the Republic of Korea, presented civil society's viewpoints ahead of the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC) of the ‘The International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (Global Plastics Treaty)’. Break Free From Plastic · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT - FareShare The Felix Project · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Mura Partners with Ghent University’s Laboratory for Chemical Technology to Explore Advanced Recycling Capabilities Mura Technology news · 17 Apr 2024 Council news Policy SPS12: Chineham Railway Station - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Basingstoke and Deane Council · 16 Apr 2024 Council news images/brand/logo.png - Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills Council · 16 Apr 2024 Council news images/brand/logo.png - Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills Council · 16 Apr 2024 Council news Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Schools Webinar Series - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Apple to expand repair options with reused parts Apple has announced plans to incorporate used genuine parts into its repair processes. The initiative, set to debut this Autumn with select iPhone models, aims to provide customers and independent repair providers with additional options while minimising environmental impact. Central to this advancement is the “pairing” process, which ensures the authenticity of repair parts and … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Massive savings and emission reductions in green wastewater treatment In a study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers from Colorado State University have revealed the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to green wastewater treatment practices in the United States. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Guest Blog: How to create superior silage and boost your biogas REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Week 2024 – Sustainability and social value in action Working with The Appliance Recycling Group, to tackle e-waste and create social value through partnerships with our reuse charities Reuse Network · 16 Apr 2024 Council news About Nottingham Cemeteries - Nottingham City Council Nottingham Council · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news International Paper acquires DS Smith in £5.8b deal DS Smith has been acquired by International Paper, a Tennessee based company, in a deal worth £5.8 billion. The acquisition is projected to generate minimum cash savings of $514 million (£413 million) within four years through operational synergies across the integrated network of mills, box plants and global supply chain. This will entail reducing duplicated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Global Key issues shaping a global treaty to end plastic pollution – a guide to INC4 and flexible packaging Governments, NGOs and businesses at the forefront of pushing for global rules to reduce plastic pollution meet for a decisive 4th round of intergovernmental negotiations 23-29 April in Ottawa, Canada. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news The UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly The Big Plastic Count found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with only 17% being recycled domestically. Greenpeace UK · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Thornton 4×4 Breakers: Doubling eBay Sales, Expanding Legacy, and Uplifting Sales through New Website Since its founding in 1987 by owner Peter Jones, Thornton Breakers has been a cornerstone in the automotive parts industry. What began as a modest venture in Thornton, focused on breaking cars, vans, and 4x4s for parts, evolved into a thriving business catering specifically to the demand for 4x4 parts by 1998. This transition marked the beginning of a journey toward specialisation and growth. ATF Professional · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news WWF: ‘Majority of countries support globally binding rules for plastics’ With the final negotiations for a global treaty on plastic pollution underway in Ottawa, a WWF analysis of countries’ submissions to the treaty’s revised draft text shows that the majority of countries support legally binding global rules on plastics. But despite overwhelming support for binding global measures to combat plastic pollution, the analysis shows that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Our nature-depleted country can’t wait for politicians’ pledges Nature and our wellbeing go hand in hand. There is a large and growing body of evidence that, in societies like the UK, spending time in nature improves people’s health. In 2021, leading economist Partha Dasgupta wrote in a Treasury-commissioned review that “we are embedded […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news US packaging company agrees £5.8bn DS Smith takeover deal Tennessee-based International Paper is set to take over sustainable packaging company DS Smith after the companies announced a £5.8bn all-share deal. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Salvation Army opens new polyester recycling plant The Salvation Army has opened what it called the first of its kind commercial-scale, post-consumer polyester recycling plant in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Four arrested in Yorkshire waste offences raids In a coordinated effort involving the Environment Agency, Joint Unit for Waste Crime, and Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime unit, raids conducted last week in Yorkshire have led to the arrest of four individuals suspected of involvement in waste offences, fraud and money laundering. The targeted raids, which occurred on 4 April saw enforcement … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Why is nature in our national parks doing even worse than nature elsewhere? This post is by Ruth Bradshaw, policy and research manager at the Campaign for National Parks. When the first national parks of England and Wales were created in the 1950s, the nation was still recovering from the second world war. Now, in a time of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news UK households discard 90 billion pieces of plastic annually, survey shows The Big Plastic Count found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with 17% being recycled domestically. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news UK discards 90 billion plastic pieces annually, says The Big Plastic Count A study conducted by Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic has found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with 17% being recycled domestically. The research, known as the The Big Plastic Count, was provided academic support by the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth. Running from 11-17 March this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Policy & government New funding to uncork future winemaking talent Future Winemakers’ Scheme will help domestic wine sector to continue its success GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news London Boxing and The Powerday Foundation Launch Women and Girls Development Project The post London Boxing and The Powerday Foundation Launch Women and Girls Development Project appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 16 Apr 2024 Council news Revealed: A glimpse into the future of London’s oldest public park - City of London Corporation City of London Council · 16 Apr 2024 Global IFAT Munich 2024 Municipalities are among the most important users of the products and processes presented at the IFAT Munich 2024 environmental technology trade fair. From May 13 to 17, 2024, IFAT Munich will bring the global environmental technology industry together again in one place, the organizers announced. The exhibitors at the Munich exhibition center would then once […] Global Recycling · 16 Apr 2024 Global Hensel Recycling Acquired Californian Red Fox Resources Hensel Recycling, a company in precious metals recycling headquartered in Germany, has completed acquiring California-based precious metals recycler Red Fox Resources. According to the German company, the partnership will strengthen Hensel Recycling’s position in the USA and North American markets. “We welcome the Red Fox team to the Hensel Recycling Group family. Both companies share […] Global Recycling · 16 Apr 2024 Global Break Free From Plastic Regional Brand Audit Report Identifies Top Plastic Sachet Polluters in Asia Today, a #BreakFreeFromPlastic (BFFP) report based on citizen science brand audits across India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam unveils the companies responsible for flooding Asia with harmful single-use plastic sachets, small flexible pouches or packets. The list of identified polluters includes European corporations Unilever and Nestlé and the American Procter & Gamble, as well as […] Break Free From Plastic · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Reporting - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news mobile.mcsuk.org - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 15 Apr 2024 Council news Disabled Reduction - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Earthaction says plastic waste generated has ‘surged’ Earthaction, a Swiss charity dedicated to environmental preservation, has predicted that the world is set to overshoot its capacity to manage plastic waste on 5 September, marking the annual Plastic Overshoot Day. This milestone highlights the escalating challenge of plastic pollution, with each passing year edging closer to a “tipping point”. The report reveals … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news ESG Data Management: Choosing the Best ESG Platform for You Robust ESG data management is now essential for regulatory compliance, meeting stakeholder expectations, and driving sustainable growth. Anthesis Group · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news WWF: Next round of negotiations could make or break the global plastics treaty A new analysis has revealed that most countries are in favour of an ambitious and legally-binding global plastics treaty; however, a handful of vocal opponents could impede progress at the next round of negotiations next week. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Bill Stage 2 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland's Circular Economy Bill Stage 2 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang to present the HiCone for the wastewater sector at IFAT MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang to present the HiCone for the wastewater sector at IFAT HiCone progressive cavity pump for wastewater treatment plants and pump stations Economical foreign body management with XRipper and RotaCut Essen (Oldenburg), 15 April 2024 – At IFAT (May 13-17, 2024, Messe München), Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG will be showing the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Apr 2024