Recycling news: 2024

Industry news FCC and Infinis to begin work on landfill solar park FCC Environment and energy generation company Infinis have announced they have begun construction work on a new landfill solar park located in Offham, Kent. FCC Environment has reported the Offham landfill solar park is set to generate around 11,000 MWh each year, which is enough to power 2700 homes. As part of the construction plans, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2024 Industry news 49% of Welsh SMEs don’t feel “informed” on workplace recycling law Results of a survey, commissioned by the Welsh government, show that 49% of small- to medium-sized businesses don’t feel “informed” about the actions they need to take to prepare for the legislative changes to workplace recycling. The Welsh government’s resource efficiency and circular economy department commissioned the study from Beaufort Research, to “better understand” perceptions … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2024 Global Fornnax Expands Primary Shredder Series with SR 200 HD Fornnax, a global pioneer in recycling machinery, is pleased to introduce the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder, a groundbreaking invention. The prestigious India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai took place on March 20, 2024. The SR-200 HD marks a significant leap in recycling technology, demonstrating Fornnax’s dedication to engineering excellence […] Global Recycling · 26 Mar 2024 Industry news Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub provide £400,000 for tech lending scheme Virgin Media O2 and environmental charity Hubbub have provided £400,000 in funding for its device lending scheme that aims to provide tablets and smartphones across the UK. Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Mar 2024 Industry news FEAD calls for less delays following EU WSR adoption The new Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) has been formally adopted by the Council (25 March), soon to be published in the EU’s Official Journal and put into force 20 days later. The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has said that the new regulation brings important changes and modernises waste shipments, including the digitalisation of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes KEO International Consultants as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic) Our featured changemaker for March is Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic). As part of the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign, we spotlight one of our member organisations, shedding light on their local initiatives and projects. Hnutí DUHA is dedicated to advocating for energy and climate protection, as well as the preservation of resources and […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Mar 2024 Policy & government Bridging accommodation exit plans for resettled Afghans How the government will implement plans to end the use of bridging accommodation. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2024 Industry news Capri Sun launches recyclable pouches Capri Sun Group has released a new recyclable drinks pouch made from aluminium, PE and PET, which it claims has a “slower carbon footprint than any other common beverage packaging”. The company said that compared to its current pouch, which weighs only a fifth of any comparable PET bottle, it will reduce CO2 emissions by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2024 Global Critical Crossroads for Europe’s Climate and Resource Strategy, Coalition Calls for Sufficiency and Resilience Europe’s heavy dependence on resources poses a dual threat to the climate as well as its own sovereignty. A manifesto launched today by 75 European organisations […] European Environmental Bureau · 26 Mar 2024 Global Emerging Business Models Significantly Reduce Plastic Pollution in Delivery and Takeaway Services This year, Women's Day aligns with the inaugural surge in e-commerce marketing following the New Year. Have you completed your shopping spree yet? According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's total online retail sales reached 13.79 trillion yuan in 2022, with an increase of 4% year-on-year. Among these, the online retail sales […] Break Free From Plastic · 26 Mar 2024 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT - FareShare The Felix Project · 26 Mar 2024 Council news Apply for additional household landfill bin capacity - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn and Castlereagh Council · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news The Business Value of Supply Chain Due Diligence There is a huge amount of value in organizations being on top of the conditions and risks in their supply chains. Find out more. Anthesis Group · 25 Mar 2024 Global Testing Pretreated Household Food Scraps As Diversion Solution Nelson, British Columbia is running a pilot that has deployed city-owned countertop food waste dehydrators to households to assess their viability as alternative to curbside collection. BioCycle · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Looking after our tenants and landlords - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Your Council Tax, our 7.7% - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news 2024 Circularity Gap report: key takeaways and highlights The post 2024 Circularity Gap report: key takeaways and highlights appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news PepsiCo achieves water efficiency target two years ahead of deadline Food and beverage giant PepsiCo achieved its 2025 target to improve water efficiency at facilities in high-water-risk areas in 2023. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Guide This whitepaper will guide you through the background and implementation of CBAM and what your organisation needs to do to prepare. Anthesis Group · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news City Harvest Cooking: Chantelle Nicholson’s Noodle Salad City Harvest Cooking: Chantelle Nicholson's Noodle Salad. Michelin-star chef and City Harvest Food Council Member, Chantelle, cooks up a storm in City Harvest's food rescue warehouse. City Harvest London · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ CEO Tom Rumboll Wins ‘Green Leader’ Award SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling companies, is proud to announce that its CEO, Tom Rumboll, has been honoured with the 'Green Leader' award at this year’s Yorkshire Leadership Awards. ATF Professional · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Planning - Ards and North Down Borough Council Ards and North Down Council · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Jobs and Careers - Ards and North Down Borough Council Ards and North Down Council · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news £295m funding for councils to introduce weekly food waste collections The UK government will provide £295 million in funding for local authorities to support them to introduce weekly food waste collections by 31 March 2026. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Defra announces £295m funding for food waste collections Recycling minister Robbie Moore has announced today that councils in England will be supported with up to £295 million in funding to introduce weekly food waste collections by 31 March 2026. The Department for environment, food & rural affairs (Defra) funding has said the funding will cover new food waste containers for homes and specialist … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news edie publishes new business guide to water efficiency To mark World Water Day 2024 (22 March), edie has partnered with Waterscan to publish a new, free-to-download guide to water efficiency for businesses of all sizes and sectors. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Bins and recycling - Ards and North Down Borough Council Ards and North Down Council · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Northeast Greenland’s 79° N-Glacier rapidly melting Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar reveal a loss of ice from the 79° N-Glacier, a critical indicator of the impacts of global warming on polar regions According to recent measurements by the Alfred Wegener Institute, the Glacier has thinned by more than 160 meters since 1998. Global warming is causing melting This loss, due […] Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Mar 2024 Policy & government New £295m for councils to introduce weekly food waste collections Up to £295m in capital funding for local authorities to roll out weekly food waste collections GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Destroying POPs in waste upholstered domestic seating: SEPA offers guidance on reuse SEPA has new guidance out advising organisations how to manage persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste domestic seating. Read our new blog which highlights challenges faced by recyclers due to the past use of harmful chemical flame retardants in seating. Fidra · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news North Herts council to expand its plastic bags and wrapping recycling trial North Herts council has announced the expansion of its plastic bags and wrapping recycling trial, following the “resounding success” of its Knebworth trial. Agreed by the council’s cabinet on 19 March, the scheme will be expanded to over 6,000 homes throughout North Hertfordshire. Since November last year, Knebworth residents have been filling up dedicated blue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Regeneration - Ards and North Down Borough Council Ards and North Down Council · 25 Mar 2024 Council news Privacy and Cookies - Ards and North Down Borough Council Ards and North Down Council · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Doyle Machinery expands product range Doyle Machinery Ltd has announced that it has become the official UK and Ireland dealers for the STEINERT EddyC MOVE Separator. Wood Recyclers Association · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Signify releases 2,000 EPDs Global lighting brand Signify has published 2,000 environmental product declarations, or EPDs, for some 70,000 product variations. It’s believed to […] Recolight · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news ‘Consider impact of big shows’, says LUG Polish luminaire maker LUG is calling on the industry to rethink the practice of large-scale exhibitions ‘given the need to […] Recolight · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news EGG unveils panel designed for remanufacture Scottish manufacturer EGG Lighting has unveiled a ceiling panel light that’s been designed from the outset for remanufacturing. At the […] Recolight · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Virgin Media O2 launches £400k device lending scheme Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub, an environmental charity, have announced that they have launched a £400,000 device lending scheme to provide smart phones and tablets for people in need. The companies say the scheme – entitled the Tech Lending Community Scheme – which was originally established in 2022, aims to tackle digital exclusion and electronic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2024 Industry news Easter Bank Holiday hours 2024 The post Easter Bank Holiday hours 2024 appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 25 Mar 2024