Recycling news: 2024

Council news Welcome to the Milton Keynes City Council Careers Hub - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 4 Apr 2024 Global Ending Waste Incineration in Canada: Sign Our Letter Today! Canada is among the most wasteful countries in the world and most of our waste could be avoided, recycled or composted. Canada has goals to decrease waste by 30% by […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Explore Our Food | Enjoy Pub Food with Greene King - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 3 Apr 2024 Global Drowning in nitrates: fixing Europe’s water pollution mess From droughts and floods to controversial plans surrounding its privatisation, water is increasingly occupying headlines. Water scarcity, once a faraway concept for much of Europe, today poses a real menace not only to our environment but also to livelihoods and social stability. And as we drain these precious reserves, we are polluting what remains! But the solutions are staring us in the face… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Food waste down the drain? Not anymore in Wales! Get ready for new recycling rules Attention Welsh businesses! Big changes are coming to how you handle waste. As of 6 April 2024, new regulations require workplaces across Wales to separate their recyclables, just like households already do. This is a significant step towards a more sustainable Wales, and Keenan Recycling is here to help your business make a smooth transition. […] Keenan Recycling · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Textile Recycling Association warns sector is on the brink of “collapse” The Textile Recycling Association have warned the textile recycling industry is on the brink of “imminent collapse” due to global market challenges. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2024 Global Zero Waste Ramadan By Chaima Ktaifi Ramadan is the fasting month. Fasting from eating and drinking encourages spiritual reflection and increases devotion and self-discipline. It is also the best time to stop bad […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Global The Nigerian plastics tsunami recession: New plastic policy ban in Nigeria In the wake of the Nigerian plastic tsunami, a coalition of CSOs, including the Centre for Earth Works (CFEW) in Nigeria, have continued to amplify their voices to address this […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Derby extends Wastewise contract at £1m per annum Wastewise has announced the extension of its organics contract with Derby city council, in which the company will process approximately 19,000 tonnes of mixed kitchen and garden waste per annum. The contract – valued at £1 million per year – commenced in 2021 for an initial three-year period and has now been extended to 2026. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Global Zero Waste Zanzibar In January 2024, Nipe Fagio (NF) celebrated Zero Waste (ZW) Month in Zanzibar Island, focusing on two key programs aimed at raising awareness and promoting sustainable waste management practices. With […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news News in brief (03/04/2024) With news on: CIWM launches competence test for Northern Ireland; Plantsea receives OPRL ‘Recycle’ label for seaweed packaging; Ekman Group acquires Allan Morris Recycling; and, Grundon assists Woodoak farm. CIWM launches competence test for Northern Ireland The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new Continuing Competence test for Northern Ireland. CIWM reported … … letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Assington Autos receives Gold Level Carbon Charter Award BMRA member Assington Autos is the 500th local business to be presented with Suffolk County Council's Gold Charter, a Carbon Charter Award. ATF Professional · 3 Apr 2024 Global Reducing ocean plastic pollution in Africa: an awareness raising and clean up project in Cameroon Member Opinion By Gilbert Kuepouo, CREPD Cameroon, a country with a population of around 23 million and a diverse climate, is known for its rich biodiversity and strong economy. However, […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news “23,000” bins go uncollected due to new council campaign A Wolverhampton councillor has demanded an “immediate pause” to changes to refuse collections, which she blames for uncollected recycling bins. Earlier this year, the council announced that recycling would no longer be collected if the bins contained incorrect items. Ms Hibbert, an independent for Penn ward, said “more than 23,000 bins” had been left uncollected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Hellmann’s reveals AI tool to reduce food waste Hellmann’s has revealed its AI enabled tool – Meal Reveal – to help households cut down on their food waste. The tool was developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. To use the tool, people can scan the food in their fridge using their mobile phone and upload it to the app. The tool then uses … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Policy & government Mr M Chapman v Ice Pig Ltd (T/a Skuna Boats): 3201929/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2024 Policy & government ST5 4EE, Veolia ES Landfill Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EB3007MG/V003 View the permit issued for Acton Composting Site, Acton under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2024 Policy & government Considering Social Factors in Pension Scheme Investments: a guide from the Taskforce on Social Factors The Taskforce on Social Factors has produced this guide to support pension trustees in assessing the social risks and opportunities of their scheme’s investments. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Destination 2030: edie launches new sector-by-sector report series on sustainable transformation edie has today (3 April) launched the first in a new report series that explores that key innovative solutions that sectors need to embrace if they are to contribute to a net-zero, closed-loop and Just Transition, focusing on the major developments required by 2030. Up first, a focus on the built environment. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Biffa preparing £100m lawsuit against Scottish government over DRS Waste firm Biffa has “threatened” to sue the Scottish government for £100 million over its failed deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a report in the Daily Record. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Cricklewood Boxing Club opens new facility to expand its community reach The post Cricklewood Boxing Club opens new facility to expand its community reach appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Australia may need to brace for megadroughts lasting over 20 years According to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia faces the alarming threat of megadroughts that last more than two decades. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Apr 2024 Council news 11 Vacancies - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Great Yarmouth Council · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news CIWM launches new Continuing Competence test for Northern Ireland The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new Continuing Competence test for Northern Ireland which will become the new standard for demonstrating the technical competence of operators of waste management facilities across the country. The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 require the operators of waste management facilities to… Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2024 Policy & government Income This section provides information on income for schools GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2024 Global Textile Industry: How Project Finance Can Bridge the Commer­cialization Gap The Netherlands-based company Fashion for Good, a global platform for sustainable fashion innovation, has teamed up with Spring Lane Capital (USA and Canada) to help unlock the capital needed to scale sustainable innovation in the textile industry. According to the Dutch company, their report “The Great Unlock – Closing the Innovation Commercialization Gap through Project […] Global Recycling · 3 Apr 2024 Council news Residential Pest Management Service - burnley.gov.uk Burnley Council · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news ESS EXPO launches webinar to raise awareness of green skills gap Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) has announced the launch of a webinar aimed at addressing critical skills shortages in the environmental sector. With demand currently outstripping supply, the online event entitled ‘ESS 2050: Green Skills’ will focus on how employers can bridge the gap in green jobs across the nation. Taking place on Friday … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Biffa to sue Scottish government over DRS Biffa has reportedly threatened to sue the Scottish government for £100m over the collapsed deposit scheme. It had brought 200 trucks and started increasing its workforce in preparation for the scheme. The plans for the scheme were ousted last June by member of Scottish parliament, Lorna Slater, and the schemes implementation date was delayed by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Grundon shortlisted for two Circle2Success awards The post Grundon shortlisted for two Circle2Success awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Grundon opens doors for Woodoaks Farm The post Grundon opens doors for Woodoaks Farm appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Environment Agency introduces new charges for regulating waste shipments Amended charges for regulating international waste shipments have come into force, which the Environment Agency said are “fairer”. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Case study - The circular economy at work: Clothes Doctor - driving textile care and repair opportunities - ReLondon ReLondon · 3 Apr 2024 Council news Planning for Climate Change - New Forest District Council New Forest Council · 3 Apr 2024 Council news Single Person Discount Review - Brent Council Brent Council · 2 Apr 2024 Global EU Regulation targets packaging waste reduction The PPWR represents a significant step forward in Europe's commitment to a circular economy and environmental stewardship. Reloop Platform · 2 Apr 2024 Policy & government Castell Harlech - Cadw Welsh Government News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Viridor agrees statement of principles with government for Runcorn Viridor has formally agreed a statement of principles with the UK government’s department for energy security and net zero (DESNZ) for its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at its Runcorn Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Viridor’s ERF facilities generate electricity from waste which cannot be easily recycled or reused. With support from the UK government, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Cotswold Fayre: the path to net-zero with City Harvest The premium wholesaler is now on a mission to reach net zero by 2030 and talks to City Harvest about how the partnership helps Cotswold Fayre meets its ambitious sustainability goals. City Harvest London · 2 Apr 2024 Policy & government Castell Cricieth - Cadw Welsh Government News · 2 Apr 2024