Recycling news: 2024

Council news SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 28 Mar 2024 Council news CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news What did you remember? • ______________________ • ______________________ • ______________________ • ____________________ - FareShare The Felix Project · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Plastic Energy’s Carlos Monreal becomes company’s Chairman Plastic Energy news · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news OPINION: Design for Recyclability Guidelines – Why do standards matter? Dimitra Rappou, executive director, sustainable products at Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) discusses the company’s recently released Design for Recyclability Guidelines and what they mean for the future. OPINION: Setting the bar high has long been fundamental for progress and innovation in the paper sector and instrumental in its long-term credibility and growth. Today, with … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Keystone Members - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Wildlife friends bring new life to Hull’s urban dynamic drains Two new mascots are helping bring to life the history and wildlife of a city centre urban watercourse. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news News in brief (28/03/24) With news on: Administrators chosen for Textile Recycling International; Oxford ends late nights at recycling centres; Gloucester HWRC to reopen; and, Commercial recycling service launched by Vale of Glamorgan. Administrators chosen for Textile Recycling International Joint administrators for Textile Recycling International were appointed On 21 March. Sarah O’Toole and Zelf Hussain were appoint… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news UK government sets out WEEE 2024 targets The UK government has unveiled its household Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection targets for the year 2024. The announcement comes amidst growing concerns over the environmental consequences of electronic waste, with e-waste being one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. These targets, mandated by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, … letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Commercial Partner Updates | March Updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. CRJ Services Ltd | Is Britain’s waste problem moving in the right direction? The UK is battling lacklustre recycling rates and increasing amounts of waste sent to landfills or incineration. It’s a setback that mustn’t go unaddressed candinavia is a waste management utopia with some of the highest recycling […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Mr C Reast v Ecotrans UK Recycling Ltd: 1808003/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news EU Takes Action Against Greenwashing with New Directive The post EU Takes Action Against Greenwashing with New Directive appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Mar 2024 Council news Report fraud - South Kesteven District Council South Kesteven Council · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Checks target waste crime in landfill day of action Officers from the Environment Agency and the Joint Unit for Waste Crime visited two landfill sites in the north of England in a day of action. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Defra Publish 2024 WEEE Collection Targets The post Defra Publish 2024 WEEE Collection Targets appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Mar 2024 Council news Decision-making and governance - Knowsley Council Knowsley Council · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Eunomia proposes greater environmental taxes at EU-level Eunomia has proposed the greater application of environmental taxation at EU-level in a new report. In a bid to confront the pressing environmental challenges facing Europe, Eunomia Research and Consulting has released a report entitled “Managing Materials for 1.5oC: An EU Regulatory Framework for a Low Carbon Material Economy”. This report, funded by a consortium … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ drives forward with silver FORS accreditation SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling companies, proudly announces its attainment of silver accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). This achievement, earned at the company's Winsford site, underscores SYNETIQ's unwavering commitment to prioritising safety, efficiencies and environmental protection across its operati… ATF Professional · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Altilium And Talga Announce Partnership For Recovery Of Graphite From Waste EV Batteries For Reuse In Green Anode Production Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with battery materials and technology company Talga Group Ltd, which will see the two companies working together to recover graphite from old EV batteries for reuse in the production of new battery anodes, embracing a circular economy and reducing the… ATF Professional · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Our Alcohol Policy Framework - Diageo Diageo news and media · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Connecting the health and climate agendas will lead to faster action on both This article, written by Sophie O’Connell, policy adviser, was first published in National Health Executive magazine. Siloed working in the third sector and the government is getting in the way of effective action on climate and health. Experts in the environment sector could be accused […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Climate scientists and actuaries show the sting in climate’s tail A new report on climate risk, co-authored by a GAD actuary, is based on the latest climate research. It was a collaboration between actuaries and scientists. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news West Lothian trial shows reduced levels of contamination The Recycle for West Lothian campaign has shown “promising” results in the Armadale and Linlithgow areas. The campaign was aimed at fostering a recycling culture, reducing contamination and boosting recycling rates. Following targeted intervention efforts, West Lothian council has reported that contamination levels have decreased significantly, with a reduction of over 70% for blue bins … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news AUSA and Warwick Ward join forces AUSA, a manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has signed an agreement with Warwick Ward, one of the largest suppliers of earthmoving and waste recycling equipment and spare parts in Europe. This agreement will focus on distributing AUSA’s dumpers, rough terrain forklifts, and compact telehandlers across the North East, Yorkshire, and South East regions of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Altilium and Talga announce partnership for recovery of graphite from waste EV batteries for reuse in green anode production Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with battery materials and technology company Talga Group Ltd, which will see the two companies working together to recover graphite from old EV batteries for reuse in the production of new battery anodes, embracing [...] Altilium news · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news UNEP estimates food loss and waste costs global economy ‘£792.5 trillion’ A report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has shown that households across the world wasted over 1 billion meals a day in 2022, while 783 million people were affected by hunger, with a third facing food insecurity. The UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, co-authored with WRAP, aims to provide an accurate global estimate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Global Guest Blog: How to achieve zero waste status? ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news NANDO: AI-Powered Recycling Eyes for All Facilities Introducing the NANDO - Find out how this AI-powered monitoring camera can help businesses master their recycling rates and improve logistics. Bywaters · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Fly-tipping: council responsibilities How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Valpak shares views on e-waste regulation reforms Valpak Policy Advisor, Henry Smith provides insights on e-waste regulation reforms. His blog summarises the latest developments, which will shape the future of the UK's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations and electronic waste management. Valpak · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Sustainability Uncovered episode 17: Sustainable supply chains, ethical rum and the B Corp Bar As March comes to a close, the edie team delivers a special podcast ‘relay’ for this month’s edition of Sustainability Uncovered, live from their biggest conference of the year in London – edie 24. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government The UK’s nuclear deterrent: the facts The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Hydrogen production by electrolysis of water: emerging techniques Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Mr F Burton v Coastal Recycling Ltd: 3305864/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Beacon to operate biogas and biomethane projects Low Carbon and Agrivert have announced a joint venture – Beacon – to develop, build and operate biogas and biomethane projects across Europe. Low Carbon is an independent power producer (IPP) which is said to have developed more than 2 GW of renewable energy capacity to date with a further 15 GW of projects in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news DS Smith expects Brits to spend heavily on Easter eggs with recycling still a concern New research has revealed that despite 69% of Brits believing that Easter eggs come in excessive packaging, they plan to purchase over 156 million of these seasonal chocolate treats this year. The poll, commissioned by DS Smith, found that almost half (47%) of the population intends to buy three or more chocolate eggs this Easter.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Companies House gender pay gap report and data 2023 Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2022 to March 2023. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Policy & government Mr J Ward v P J Murphy Ground Recycling: 3305891/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2024 Global Creating Prevention Pioneers: Insights from our training on plastic prevention and reuse strategies in Berlin On 18-20 March 2024, the city of Berlin was host to more than 50 participants from over 20 European countries for a three-day training organised by ZWE and MiZA on plastic prevention and reuse for cities. The event offered a unique platform for both ZWE members and city officials to exchange insights and learn about […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Mar 2024 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Latest developments and next steps In November 2022, the EU Commission adopted the revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reinforce the action plan towards the European Green Deal. Over the past year and a half to date, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and other stakeholders have been working hard to ensure that the Commission’s proposal recognises the significant [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024