Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Yes, we should worry that politics is disengaging from environmental crises This is an Inside Track long read by Shaun Spiers, executive director of Green Alliance Carbon Brief is an invaluable digest of climate news. Its daily emails in the four working days last week included the following stories (I could have highlighted many more). An […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news 63% of US support single-use plastic ban, Greenpeace survey shows 63% of the US support a Global Plastics Treaty that would ban single-use plastic packaging, a new Greenpeace International survey shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q4 Data Release The post Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q4 Data Release appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Veolia opens Avonmouth hazardous waste plant Veolia has announced it has opened a new facility for hazardous and complex waste streams. The facility will be based in Avonmouth near Bristol and is expected to be operational in spring 2024. It has a capacity of 6,500 tonnes per year. According to Veolia, the facility will provide a full range of services, including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Global We are looking for a Right to Repair Trainee! Why not you? The Right to Repair Europe coalition is looking for a trainee that may help the coordinator of the coalition with community management, communication, policy, and other day-to-day challenges of any international organisation! The position will be 60% with Right to Repair Europe (3 days per week) and 40% with ECOS (2 days per week). About … Continue reading "We are looking for a Right to Repair … Right to Repair Europe · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news UK set to be environmental sick man of Europe if British politicians don’t act Industry alarm at lack of progress to update UK waste regulations – pressure mounts India’s ATMA reveals UK role in export of polluting baled end-of-life tyres European Union updates legislation to clamp down on polluting waste exports to non-OECD nations DEFRA’s silence must end, the government must do the right thing TRA continues to demand… Tyre Recovery Association · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Tetra Pak says 77% of food and beverage businesses accept future sustainability costs Recent research has suggested that food and beverage companies are poised to minimise plastic as a favoured packaging material. The survey, led by Tetra Pak, has revealed that three out of five commitments made by business leaders to address sustainability challenges include the reduction of plastic usage. The research examined food and beverage manufacturers’ attitude … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Policy & government Miss S Skrivere v Recycling Technologies Ltd (Dissolved): 3311104/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Lighting firms go big on solar – but is it the best use of cash? A raft of UK lighting companies have made significant investments in photovoltaic panel installations in a bid to cut their […] Recolight · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Light is made from wool and recycled bottles Swedish lighting manufacturer Lyktan has unveiled a luminaire made predominantly from wool and recycled PET bottles. The Hood is designed […] Recolight · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Any idea what’s the best environmental mark? Lighting brands are signing up to a bewildering array of environmental marks, including B Corp, EcoVadis, Planet Mark, Cradle to […] Recolight · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Circular Economy disclosure requirements within Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Technical Director at Rio ESG Ltd, Rob Bresler provides insights on the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. His blog summarises which businesses will be affected, disclosure and reporting requirements to ensure compliance, plus the importance of considering the circular economy. Valpak · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news *Shropshire residents could “face charges” at recycling centres Leader of Telford and Wrekin council, councillor Shaun Davies, has issued a warning to Shropshire council residents regarding potential charges for using recycling centres in Telford and Wrekin. This caution comes amidst discussions of budget cuts that may result in the closure of certain recycling facilities. In a letter addressed to the leader of Shropshire … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Council news Agenda item - Cotswold District Council Cotswold Council · 9 Apr 2024 Global Mechanical Plastics Recycling Production to Grow by 2030 According to UK and USA-based Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI), mechanical recycling capacity surpassed 54 million tons in 2022, and over 36 million tons of recyclate was produced globally. By 2030, mechanical recycling output will reach close to 55 million tons, AMI Consulting estimates; that would be an increase of 52 percent on 2022 volumes. […] Global Recycling · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news National Bed Federation Encourages Bed Trade to Participate in May Mattress Campaign The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support its May awareness campaign, ‘May Be Time for a New Mattress’, aimed at equipping consumers with signs that indicate they should replace their mattresses. The NBF has provided a free marketing toolkit for retailers featuring the official logo and engaging social media […] National Bed Federation · 9 Apr 2024 Global More about Soren, French member of the WEEE Forum - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 9 Apr 2024 Council news Cognition and learning team- Learning Support Service (LSS) - Salford City Council Salford Council · 8 Apr 2024 Council news Forest Schools - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Is plastic pollution a blind spot in corporate sustainability disclosures? New research has revealed that thousands of companies worldwide are falling short on measures to measure and address plastic pollution within their operations, putting them at risk of supply chain disruptions and regulatory consequences. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Apr 2024 Policy & government Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 An annual official statistic detailing the cost and impact of cyber breaches attacks on businesses, charities and educational institutions. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2024 Global Adressing the EU’s bio-waste problem, from #ForkToFarm A quick banana on the go. The core of the pepper you had in your dinner. That last slice of pizza you couldn’t manage last night… Food waste of some sort is inevitable. Yet the latest UN data states that globally, we waste 79 kg of food per person per year. That is the equivalent […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Enva appoints James Priestley as CEO Enva has announced the appointment of James Priestley as its new Chief Executive Officer Wood Recyclers Association · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news South-east Cornwall gets new recycling and waste service Cornwall council is introducing weekly food waste collections, switching to fortnightly rubbish collections across Cornwall area-by-area. The second phase covers Liskeard, Polruan, Polperro, Looe, Torpoint, Saltash, Callington, Pensilva and surrounding areas. The move is part of a new food waste, recycling and rubbish service for residents in south-east Cornwall. Councillor Carol Mould said it … letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Enva appoints new CEO Following the recent acquisition of Enva by I Squared Capital, the company has announced the appointment of James Priestley as its new chief executive officer. Mr Priestley will succeed Tom Walsh, who is said to have played a “pivotal role” in driving Enva’s growth over the years, but has opted to step down in light … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2024 Policy & government 7. Grant Recovery - Registered Provider This chapter sets out the grant recovery and recycling requirements for all Registered Providers and includes Homes England's Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Funds General Determination 2017. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Upcoming local society meetings - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news UK set to be “environmental sick man of Europe”, says TRA The UK’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has warned that Britain will be “the environmental sick man of Europe” if the government doesn’t update its waste regulations soon. At the end of February, European Union legislators passed the first steps to tightening export of waste materials from its members. End-of-life waste tyres were said to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2024 Policy & government Homes England Public Bodies Review 2023 Report outlining the findings of the 2023 Public Bodies Review into Homes England. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2024 Policy & government Mr H Georgestone v Home Office: 2202972/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2024 Council news pagetitle - South Kesteven District Council South Kesteven Council · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news UK set to be environmental sick man of Europe if British politicians don’t act The UK's Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) warns that Britain will be the environmental sick man of Europe if the government doesn’t act soon to update waste regulations. ATF Professional · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Destination 2030: edie launches new report on sustainable buildings edie has launched a new, free-to-download report looking at the sustainability solutions which will prove key to transforming the built environment this decade. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Powerday Sponsor Galway as they take on London GAA in the Connacht Football Senior Championship The post Powerday Sponsor Galway as they take on London GAA in the Connacht Football Senior Championship appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news eBay UK drops fees on selling pre-owned clothes to enable a circular economy for fashion eBay UK has announced that from today (8 April) it is free for individual sellers to sell fashion items, a move designed to encourage fashion lovers to put more cash in their pockets while supporting circular fashion. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Avoidable Chemical Pollution – The essential use concept and its role in managing harmful chemicals What is the essential use concept and how can it help address the chemical pollution crisis? Fidra · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news Q1 Newsletter – April 2024 Member news - Single Use Vapes Ban - Draft Regulations and Survey Industry news - LARAC hits back at vape retailer’s criticism of councils Compliance news - WEEE and Batteries update Main article - Consultation on the UK WEEE Regulations Download Der Beitrag Q1 Newsletter – April 2024 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news ESA says Defra permit pause is ‘unnecessary and unwelcome’ The minister of state for food, farming and fisheries, Sir Mark Spencer, has issued a ministerial direction temporarily pausing the approval process for new waste incineration facilities in England. This decision, made under regulation 62 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, comes amid growing environmental concerns and calls for a reassessment of … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2024 Industry news BRC calls for increased technologies in sustainability data collection A study analysing the sustainability of the UK retail industry via British Retail Consortium (BRC) members has found that 87% of retailers still collect sustainability data manually. Although 85% of major retailers surveyed outlined sustainability as a business driver, and 72% have a roadmap to go beyond minimum compliance, the study, ‘The Imperative to Act: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2024