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
Little Prices For Little Ones: Primark Lowers Prices On Hundreds Of Kids Summer Essentials - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 15 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Our Reference - National Environment Agency (NEA)
Singapore NEA · 15 Apr 2024
Global
ISCC PLUS Certification for Greenback’s Operations in Cuautla
Greenback Recycling Technologies has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS for its recycling facility in Cuautla, Mexico, and its final product. This recognition is granted to companies voluntarily committed to global sustainability objectives. According to Greenback, the company’s adherence to the ri…
Global Recycling · 15 Apr 2024
Council news
Proposed Allocation Solihull Borough Boundary - Solihull Council
Solihull Council · 15 Apr 2024
Industry news
The Greggs Pledge 2023 - Greggs Corporate
Greggs corporate media · 14 Apr 2024
Council news
Transport and Air Quality - Our Actions - St Albans City and District Council
St Albans Council · 14 Apr 2024
Industry news
RWE’s $2bn green bond and British tennis’s water bottle refills: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, RWE's first green bond in US dollars, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Apr 2024
Global
Two Companies Intend to Partner in PGM Recycling Business
Elemental Holding SA and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to form a strategic partnership in platinum-group metals (PGM) recycling, covering Elemental’s global operations from collection to refined metal. According to the information, the strategic partnership will combine Elemental’s and Mitsubishi’s expertise and resources in collecting and pre-processing of spent automotive catalytic conve…
Global Recycling · 14 Apr 2024
Council news
Rubbish and recycling - East Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Council · 14 Apr 2024
Industry news
#CleanUpSalfordQuays - CleanupUK
CleanupUK · 14 Apr 2024
Global
UNTHA Shredding Technology Fully Acquires German Business
Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has announced the 100 percent acquisition of UNTHA Germany – in the same month, the company revealed 98 Million Euro global orders from the last financial year. Over 500 single, two and four shaft UNTHA shredders are already installed throughout the country – not to mention the wider DACH region. But […]
Global Recycling · 13 Apr 2024
Council news
Public Register for Drivers, Vehicles and Operators - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 13 Apr 2024
Council news
Report Litter or a Spillage - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Report a Nuisance Smell - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Bury Safeguarding Adults Board - Bury Safeguarding Partnership
Bury Council · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Bin collection days - East Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Council · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Apple unveils plan to reduce waste by using pre-owned parts in product repairs
Apple will soon update to its repair practices to enable customers and independent repair providers to re-use pre-owned Apple parts, thereby reducing the environmental footprint of the repair process.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
News in brief (12/04/2024)
With news on: Aldi announces plastic free packaging for toothbrushes; Enva announces plans for healthcare waste facility; and, Veolia donates trees to schools. Aldi announces plastic free packaging for toothbrushes Aldi has announced it has designed plastic-free packaging for its own-label toothbrushes as part its ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact. The updated packaging, … Read…
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Inhaler return scheme breezes into top industry awards shortlist
The post Inhaler return scheme breezes into top industry awards shortlist appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Waste company calls for free take-back tyre scheme
Business Waste, a waste management company in the UK, is advocating for a change in the country’s regulations regarding tyre disposal and recycling. Currently, the UK generates more than 50 million used tyres annually, with recycling costs exceeding £270 million. While existing laws mandate responsible tyre disposal to prevent environmental harm, BusinessWaste.co.uk is pushing for … Read More T…
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024
Global
EU leaders take note: We need an agenda that offers a liveable future
The emerging strategic agenda for the next EU mandate reveals an ecological step backwards Europe cannot afford to take. This article was originally published as an op-ed in Social Europe. Faustine Bas-Defossez and Alberto Vela also contributed to it. Next Wednesday and Thursday, European Union heads of state and government will meet in Brussels for an extraordinary European Council meeting. Th…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Review of the UK Material Deprivation Measures
This report contains the findings and recommendations from a review of the UK material deprivation measures.
GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Council ordered to give resident bin free of charge by Ombudsman
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled in favour of a resident in a dispute over recycling collections with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council. In a recent investigation, the Ombudsman has found fault with the council’s handling of bin provision, following a complaint from Ms Y and was ordered to provide her with … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Canada braces for another severe wildfire season
As Canada emerges from a winter marked by unusually warm temperatures and little snowfall, the government is gearing up for what could be another intense wildfire season.
Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Scrap Car Price Update March 2024 – Trends and Insights
In its latest report, Cartakeback unveils the current state of the scrap car market for March 2024, shedding light on notable trends and developments. After experiencing consecutive month-on-month decreases throughout 2023, the first quarter of 2024 concludes with a sense of stability in scrap car prices. March, in particular, witnesses a slight uptick, with the average price for a scrap car in…
ATF Professional · 12 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Arrests made in Yorkshire raids as part of waste crime enquiry
Four people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into waste offences, fraud and money laundering after raids at three homes in Yorkshire.
GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Your L&D Newsletter Issue 8 - Bury Safeguarding Partnership
Bury Council · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
‘It’s rewarding to help people and highlight nature’ - CPRE
CPRE (the countryside charity) · 12 Apr 2024
Global
New Partner in Eastern Europe
German-based company Hellweg Maschinenbau, a global manufacturer of digitally controlled grinders for effective, energy-saving plastics recycling, has a new sales partner in Poland. FLEXAL Group Sp. z o. o. in Posnan will be responsible for sales, maintenance and technical advice for Hellweg grinders; the portfolio ranges from small units for grinding sprues to high-performance systems […]
Global Recycling · 12 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Mr D Verdin v M & S Transport: 2400894/2022 and 2404704/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Montgomery Group: food events made greener with City Harvest
City Harvest has been rescuing event surplus from Montgomery Group food and drink events since 2017.
City Harvest London · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Kids t-shirt design comp: here are the winners!
Over 300 young people designed their own Greenpeace plastics campaign t-shirt. Here's the pick of the bunch.
Greenpeace UK · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Perfumery pays £7k for not registering packaging waste
The Environment Agency (EA) has reported that a perfumery based in Richmond-upon-Thames has paid over £7,000 to Surrey Wildlife Trust for failing to register the packaging waste it produced. It was discovered by the agency that the family-owned business, The Orange Square Company, did not document its packaging waste over a four-year period. The EA … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Altilium Demonstrates Technology for Graphite Recycling Under UK Govt Smart Grant
Altilium has successfully demonstrated the processing and purification of its recycled graphite into a product ready for supply chain re-entry, as part of an 18-month feasibility study supported by Innovate UK. Under the programme, Altilium processed three generations of graphite samples from end-of-life battery waste (black mass), which were successfully upcycled and refined for re-use [...] T…
Altilium news · 12 Apr 2024
Global
Mobile Application for Recycling in Lebanon
As reported by the Lebanese platform Berytech in January this year, “ReList” was launched, “the first mobile application in Lebanon for recyclables trading”. Lebanese municipalities would face mounting difficulty in managing the growing volumes of unsorted waste with little to no funding, as many were looking to recycling as a sustainable solution for waste management, […]
Global Recycling · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Assisted Collections - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 12 Apr 2024
Council news
Smoke Control Area: The Rules - Gloucester City Council
Gloucester Council · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Questions raised over Barclay’s role in EfW permit pause
Recently released correspondence has raised new questions about Environment Secretary Steve Barclay's role in a temporary pause on the issuance of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities in England.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
eBay cuts seller fees to promote “circular economy for fashion”
eBay UK has announced that, as of 8 April, it is free for individual sellers to list and sell pre-owned clothing items on its platform. This move aims to foster sustainable practices in fashion consumption. With the elimination of listing fees, individuals can now sell a wide range of pre-loved fashion items on eBay … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024
Industry news
Plastic Overshoot Day projected to occur on 5 September
Plastic Overshoot Day is projected to occur on 5 September as new EA Earth Action report finds 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Apr 2024