Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.
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FEAD RECHAZA QUE SE DÉ PRIORIDAD A LAS EMPRESAS DE ECONOMÍA SOCIAL EN LA GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS TEXTILES
The post FEAD RECHAZA QUE SE DÉ PRIORIDAD A LAS EMPRESAS DE ECONOMÍA SOCIAL EN LA GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS TEXTILES appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Mar 2024
Global
Redemption Zeros In on Logistics
Episode 9 of the Redemption podcast is all about Optimized Logistics.
Reloop Platform · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Collects Over 2 Million Drinks Containers in First Month of Operation
The post Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Collects Over 2 Million Drinks Containers in First Month of Operation appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
News in brief (15/03/24)
With news on: CIWM launches ‘Circular Economy Innovators Fund’; WRA welcomes further extension to hazardous RPS; Everflow expands into Wales ahead of new recycling rules; and, Suez to takeover £152m Mid Kent contract from Biffa this month. CIWM launches ‘Circular Economy Innovators Fund’ The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched the ‘Circular Economy … Read More The pos…
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Atlilium welcomes APC for close-out of government backed EV battery recycling pilot
Altilium were pleased to welcome a team from the Advanced Propulsion Centre to our EV Battery Recycling Technology Centre in Devon yesterday, as we closed out our Scale-Up Readiness Validation project for pilot demonstration of our proprietary process to recover critical metals from end-of-life EV batteries. Backed by the APC, the project has seen the [...]
Altilium news · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Virgin Media encourages gamers to trade in consoles
Virgin Media O2 has unveiled a new initiative aimed at encouraging Brits to trade in their unused gaming consoles for money. With its recent research indicating that “approximately 18 million old consoles” lie unused households across the UK, the company’s ‘power-up’ campaign seeks to encourage consumers to recycle their unwanted devices. Expanding its O2 Recycle … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Cumbria launches ‘baa-ttery’ recycling campaign
Cumbria has launched a campaign aimed at boosting battery recycling rates in the region. Dubbed the “baa-ttery” campaign, it aims to raise awareness about battery disposal issues and to encourage the recycling of used batteries commonly found in household items such as toys, phones, electronics and vapes. The region has reported that “3.2 million” batteries … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
HGVC secures £10m DfE funding to fill ‘driver gap’
The Department for Education (DfE) has committed £50m towards Skills Bootcamps for HGV drivers until February 2026, with £10m already secured. Waste and recycling firms can now access “up to 90% subsidy” to upskill existing employees to become HGV drivers. Working with the government is HGV training specialist, HGVC, which is said to have nearly … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
MEPs backs proposal for tougher targets on textile and food waste
On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its proposals to increase binding waste reduction targets for food and textiles across the EU.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Mar 2024
Global
Position paper on the EU Forest Monitoring Regulation
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
‘Improved’ Foxhill recycling centre officially reopens
Foxhill Recycling Centre in Suffolk has reopened following improvements to the facility’s layout, access and capacity. While the official opening took place on 13 March 2024, work on the site commenced in October 2022 and reopened ahead of schedule in December last year. The site, which is run by FCC Environment, was officially opened by … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Lyktan unveils ‘fossil fuel free’ pendant made with hemp
Swedish lighting maker Ateljé Lyktan has unveiled a pendant luminaire built with bio materials reinforced with hemp fibres. Superdupertube – […]
Recolight · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
Your chance to influence the future of biomethane!
Future Framework for Biomethane – Briefing Note On 29th February, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a much-awaited call for evidence on the Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production. This call for evidence seeks feedback from the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry to develop a new policy mechanism that will support the…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Mar 2024
Policy & government
Climate change and sustainability strategy: MOJ
How the Ministry of Justice will tackle climate change, promote resource efficiency and help nature recover across our estate and operations.
GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2024
Global
Tana Second Life: Rebuilding TANA Machines Creates Sustainable Growth
Carrying out repairs and maintenance within the normal life cycle of the machine enables it to work as efficiently as possible during its planned service life. Rebuilding, on the other hand, aims to give it a second life. In solid waste processing, there is a growing need to rebuild machines. Tana Second Life significantly extends […]
Global Recycling · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
2023 CCEP Integrated Report - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 15 Mar 2024
Policy & government
Levelling Up: No compelling examples of delivery so far as delays hold back spending - UK Parliament
Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 15 Mar 2024
Industry news
BPF Productivity Seminar, The British Motor Museum - British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation News · 15 Mar 2024
Council news
Family support hubs - South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council · 15 Mar 2024
Council news
The Rose Garden Café Partnership - Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Council · 15 Mar 2024
Council news
Your Council Tax for 2026/27 - burnley.gov.uk
Burnley Council · 15 Mar 2024
Policy & government
Project to reconnect River Otter to its floodplain complete
The landscape adaptation project will create 55 hectares of nationally rare wildlife habitat; compensating for regional habitat losses due to sea level rise.
GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2024
Council news
Rough Sleeping - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Tameside Council · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
South Hams District Council Plan - South Hams District Council
South Hams Council · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Vacancies - Mick George
Mick George Group · 14 Mar 2024
Policy & government
EU Funding & Tenders Portal - European Commission
Eurostat news · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Fashion giant Inditex pressed for better supplier transparency
Zara owner Inditex has been urged by investors to disclose its full list of suppliers, aligning with actions taken by rivals such as H&M and Primark, to enhance scrutiny of supply chain risks.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
New fund launched to support “circular economy innovators”
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new fund for circular economy businesses to help them grow through “fully-funded brand communications, marketing and design support”.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Reloop writes to recycling minister over potential DRS delays
Reloop’s UK and Ireland director, along with manufacturers, retailers and environmental organisations, has written an open letter to the recycling minister Robbie Moore to urge him to ensure the timely delivery of the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS). In the letter to the minister Reloop and its fellow organisations have urged the government to deliver … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
Preventing radicalisation and involvement in extremism - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Tameside Council · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
WRA welcomes extension of RPS 249
The Environment Agency has extended its regulatory position statement (RPS) governing waste wooden fence posts and decking from households, following discussions with the Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA).
Wood Recyclers Association · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Everything producers should know about the Italian Plastic Tax
Our latest blog breaks down everything producers need to know about Italy’s Plastic Tax. From what is in scope and key exemptions to rates and penalties for non-compliance, Aleeza Rai summarises what the tax means for those affected, helping businesses with a global presence keep abreast of their obligations to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Valpak · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
Vacancies at Milton Keynes City Council - Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes Council · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
Visit Love Clean Streets and start reporting today - Rushmoor Borough Council
Rushmoor Council · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Discover how Valpak can assist in measuring cotton consumption with independent assessment!
Our Zero Waste to Landfill team just completed their first Better Cotton Initiative audit for JD Sports. They ensured the accuracy of JD Sports cotton consumption data. Bronwynn Harris provides an overview of Valpak's new Better Cotton Audit service.
Valpak · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
The SBTi BVCM Guidance Reinforces the Anthesis Approach to Net Zero and Carbon Credit Investment
Beyond Value Chain Mitigation, as outlined in SBTi's report ‘Above and Beyond
Anthesis Group · 14 Mar 2024
Global
Press release: A week dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe shows it is key to EU’s future climate and industrial policies
Until recently the idea of a forest-based sector and of a circular bioeconomy seemed to have gone out of favour in EU policymaking. But the sector has demonstrated a high level of resilience in time of crisis and showed the advantage of being able to rely on local resources in a geopolitical context calling for […]
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Mar 2024
Global
MEPs seek tougher food and textile waste rules
The post MEPs seek tougher food and textile waste rules appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024
Global
FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream
The post FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024
Global
FEAD: European Parliament vote on the Waste Framework Directive
The post FEAD: European Parliament vote on the Waste Framework Directive appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024