Recycling news: 2024

Global FEAD Celebrates European Parliament’s Vote on a Revision of the Waste Framework Directive On March 13, the European Parliament voted in plenary on a revision of the Waste Framework Directive to make the textile industry more sustainable. It is estimated by the European Environment Agency, that the textile industry is the fifth industrial sector for primary use of materials and greenhouse gas emissions. Clearly, a step change is […] Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global FEAD’s Scientific Study on the Presence of PFAS in Waste FEAD (the European Waste Management Association) is pleased to announce the publication of their scientific article titled ‘The Presence of PFAS in Wastes and Related Implications on the Current and Proposed European Regulatory Framework: A Systematic Critical Review’ in Detritus, the multidisciplinary journal for Circular Economy and Sustainable Management of Residues. This comprehensive study… Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global Urgent Need to Decarbonise Iron and Steel in the Race to Net Zero The world iron and steel-making industry must decarbonise as part of the race to achieve net-zero emissions, the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has warned. To mark Global Recycling Day, which had been on 18 March, GRF has urged policy makers to adopt laws and technologies to make the sector greener and more circular globally. Iron […] Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global Inspiring Inclusion in the Global Recycling Industry The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) is marking International Women’s Day by calling for wider recognition of women and genuine gender equality in the recycling industry. Women play pivotal roles throughout the recycling industry, from the informal waste collectors sorting materials in communities to the executives leading global initiatives. But sadly, they remain underrepresented in leadersh… Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Council news MAB41121 - JOHNSTON LODGE - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 22 Mar 2024 Industry news Reports and disclosure - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 Mar 2024 Research & science Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study of Amsterdam suggests. MIT News — Recycling topic · 22 Mar 2024 Council news EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL - East Renfrewshire Council East Renfrewshire Council · 22 Mar 2024 Policy & government First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training The first Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of Royal Air Force instructors have graduated from flight school. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2024 Policy & government Independent Office for Police Conduct: Public body review 2024 The outcome of an independent review of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) under the Public Bodies Review Programme. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Corporate Career Areas at McDonald's Global - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 21 Mar 2024 Council news Street Trading Consents - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Council · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Food waste reporting: your secret weapon for business growth and sustainability The recent push for mandatory food waste reporting by UK supermarkets and food retailers might seem like an additional burden for businesses. However, at Keenan Recycling, we see it as a powerful opportunity. Food waste reporting can be your secret weapon for achieving business growth and sustainability. Imagine a hidden leak in your business, draining […] Keenan Recycling · 21 Mar 2024 Policy & government Parent-infant relationships: starting conversations (practitioner guide) Guidance for frontline practitioners to explore a parent or carer’s relationship with their baby, and identify parent-infant relationship difficulties. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Scotland’s 2030 climate goals are no longer credible – CCC warns! The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its 2023 progress report for Scotland on 20th March 2024, assessing Scotland’s lack of progress in reducing emissions and meeting its ambitious climate targets. Scotland missed its annual emissions reduction target in 2021, making it the 8th miss in 12 years. This comes on the heels of the CCC’s… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Scottish Government Publishes Bioenergy Policy Consultation On 20th March 2024, the Scottish Government published a major new consultation on the Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement. This lays out proposed policies and priorities for the use of bioenergy resources in Scotland through 2045 as part of achieving their net-zero targets. The consultation covers a wide range of topics highly relevant to the anaerobic… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Grundon takes the plunge with support for river clean-up The post Grundon takes the plunge with support for river clean-up appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Re3 collaborates with Scrapp for recycling app Re3, the waste management partnership that includes Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham borough councils, has announced its collaboration with Scrapp to release a recycling app for the area. The Scrapp mobile app has an database of over 36 million products and allows users to scan product barcodes to receive “instant, location-specific” recycling guidance. Moreover, the … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2024 Policy & government Mrs L McManamin v Impact Education Multi Academy Trust and others: 1806788/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Easter 2024 Welsh Language The post Easter 2024 Welsh Language appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Why an energy management system could be the secret to your business success in 2024 Patrick Davison, Mayer Director, emphasises the pivotal role of energy management systems in mitigating these challenges. Mayer's expertise offers tailored solutions, ensuring businesses thrive amidst rising costs and sustainability imperatives. ATF Professional · 21 Mar 2024 Global Igniting Change: Waste Workers in the Philippines Unite for Rights and Recognition PHILIPPINES, Quezon City, 21 March 2024 – In a significant move for labor rights and environmental justice, waste workers and waste pickers from diverse regions across the Philippines gathered for […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Agriculture - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news How to Scale the Recycling of Flexible Film Packaging: Modeling Pyrolysis’ Role in Collection, Quantity and Costs of a Comprehensive Solution - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 21 Mar 2024 Policy & government Adverse weather health plan equity review and impact assessment Reviews existing evidence of the risks posed by adverse weather to different populations. Also outlines next steps to improve understanding of these risks. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Policy & government Mr J Bennett v Gristwood and Toms Ltd: 1309960/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Easter 2024 The post Easter 2024 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news CWR provides planters for PNK urban garden in South London We were delighted to work with our friends at Wates Group to provide planters for PNK Garden, a community garden which provides an urban oasis for local people in Rotherhide. The garden is wheelchair and pushchair-friendly with wide corridors, raised beds of different heights and plenty of space for kids to play and help. [...] Community Wood Recycling · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Devon council and Suez launch electrical reuse hub Suez and Devon county council (DCC) have announced an reuse initiative – an electrical testing hub that will test, clean and price donated electrical items ready to be resold at Devon’s HWRCs. Recycling centre staff have been reaching out to Devon residents, encouraging them to bring in electrical items that could be saved from going … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news EU Parliament backs revision of Toys Safety directive Toxic chemicals do not belong in children’s toys – and last week, the European Parliament took a strong position on making this a reality. With 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions, the Members of the European Parliament decided to support the revision of the current EU Toys Safety Directive. Last week saw […] CHEM Trust · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news WRAP calls for supermarkets to sell more loose fruit and veg A new report published by Love Food Hate Waste, as part of the fourth annual Food Waste Action Week, shows that 65% of shoppers would buy more loose fruit and veg if it were offered for sale. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Mar 2024 Policy & government Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan The Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan sets out an ambitious new approach to working with local agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour across England and Wales. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2024 Council news Bristol City Council to receive over £50m in extra funding from the Department for Education - Bristol City Council City of Bristol Council · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news 90% of UK Vape Producers Still Failing Environmental Rules - Material Focus Material Focus · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Meet the brands: Monster - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 21 Mar 2024 Global Nuclear life extension not needed to decarbonise Europe Renewables, energy savings, and flexibility options are positioned to replace nuclear power in the EU’s energy mix. A new EEB report highlights the feasibility of phasing out […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Mar 2024 Industry news Cory launches river-based mobile heat project Cory has announced a partnership with Sheen Parkside to decarbonise heating by moving waste heat along the River Thames via thermal batteries. The Thames Mobile Heat Consortium, which also includes storage technology company Sunamp, will take heat from along the river – from Cory’s Riverside EfW plant, located in Belvedere, store it in Sunamp thermal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2024 Industry news Circular feedstock ‘desperately needed’ to maintain progress, says Plastics Europe Plastics Europe’s biennial analysis report shows circular plastics now account for 13.5% in new plastic products manufactured in Europe. This figure means that the European plastics system is said to be halfway towards the interim ambition – initially established in the Plastic Transition roadmap – to use 25% of plastics from circular sources in new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2024 Policy & government responsible use of generative AI in research - research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 20 Mar 2024 Policy & government Grant-in-aid forms: flood risk management authorities Flood and coastal erosion risk management grant-in-aid projects: approval forms and guidance for risk management authorities. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2024