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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Industry news
So just how high quality is ‘High-Quality Recycling’?
Jason Galley, Director and Chief Executive, MPMA, asks the question … SO JUST HOW HIGH QUALITY IS ‘HIGH-QUALITY RECYCLING’? Making the case for ‘true-recycling’ The end of last year saw […]
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Beauparc acquires Fletchers Waste Management
Beauparc has announced that it has acquired Fletchers Waste Management, in a drive to “expand its UK footprint and strengthen its presence across the country”. Sheffield-based Fletchers Waste Management has more than four decades of experience and specialises in skip hire and nationwide waste management solutions for domestic and commercial clients across the UK. The … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Wolverhampton’s in-house EfW workers to strike next week
GMB Union has announced Wolverhampton city council’s energy from waste (EfW) site faces disruption, as workers plan to down tools from Wednesday 20 until Friday 22 March. According to the announcement published on the union’s website yesterday (13 March), the strike stems from a disagreement with council management over pay. The announcement from the Union … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2024
Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2024 – Restrictions to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre, Jericho Lane, Liverpool There will be restrictions to the access at the Otterspool Recycling Centre during the Liverpool Half Marathon on Sunday 17th March 2024. Access to and from Jericho Lane / Aigburth Road will be restricted between 9.00am - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
News in brief (14/03/2024)
With news on: BMRA members raise £42,000 for charity; Global Recycling Foundation issues warning to steel industry; Giant recycling rainbow unveiled by Every Can Counts; and, Cuplotto scheme launched by Co-cre8 and Peasy. BMRA members raise £42,000 for charity The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has thanked its members for raising £41,913.45 for the Alzheimer’s … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
My Services - my.stevenage.gov.uk
Stevenage Council · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
‘Green Street’: Newcastle-based SMEs pledge to accelerate their sustainability journeys
Dozens of small businesses in Newcastle have pledged to implement changes to their day-to-day processes and interactions with customers to cut their environmental footprint and support a more sustainable regional economy.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Mar 2024
Global
Cepi bioeconomy LAB – submit your innovation!
BIO-BASED PRODUCTS SHOWCASE.Made in Europe with Europe’s natural resources… and technology! In the future, anything can be made of wood fibre, providing renewable and recyclable, low-carbon alternatives to many fossil-based materials and products. Through circularity, wood-based textiles, construction items and technologies for carbon neutrality, paper and fibre-based products represent a tangi…
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Daren Palmer appointed General Manager at New Life Wood
It was a pleasure to welcome Daren Palmer, newly appointed General Manager at our Basildon-based wood recyclers New Life Wood to Brighton. Daren brings with him construction industry experience and of course great enthusiasm for our mission to save timber and change lives. Thank you to Wood Recycling Project Brighton for showing us their [...]
Community Wood Recycling · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Meet the light made from a food dish
The French outdoor lighting brand Roger Pradier has unveiled a range of wall luminaires made from standard Pyrex bowls and […]
Recolight · 14 Mar 2024
Policy & government
AAIB investigation to X'Air Jabiru(1), G-HITM
Loss of power after takeoff, Private strip, Welshpool, 13 June 2023
GOV.UK · 14 Mar 2024
Policy & government
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A-600, EI-HDK
Hard landing, Liverpool Airport, 14 August 2023
GOV.UK · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
European Parliament backs EPR for textiles
The European Parliament has passed the first stage of amendments to the Commission’s Waste Framework Directive, which could see extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles rolled out within 18 months of the package being passed. The Parliament put forward two major amendments, the first was mandating member states to introduce EPR for textiles within 18 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Penzance businessman ordered to pay £54,900 for waste crimes
A Penzance businessman has been ordered to pay £54,900 for crimes he was convicted of 12 years ago after he previously had paid only £100 in recompense.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Red tape and green growth: the role of regulation in restoring nature and delivering net zero
Sir James Bevan, former Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, in his personal capacity reflects on the nature of regulation and the economic and environmental benefits that well-designed regulation can deliver at the launch of the Aldersgate Group’s latest report, The role of regulation in restoring nature and delivering net zero.
Aldersgate Group · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
A decade of FORS Gold achieved!
The post A decade of FORS Gold achieved! appeared first on Powerday .
Powerday · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
enfinium launches community-based Repair Cafés support fund
enfinium launches community-based Repair Cafés support fund
enfinium · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Provisional agreement reached on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - Ecosurety
Ecosurety · 14 Mar 2024
Industry news
Consumer demand for healthy snacks on the rise - Food Manufacture
Food Manufacture · 14 Mar 2024
Policy & government
AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: December 2023 - January 2024
This is a list of AAIB UAS Record-only investigations that were reviewed during December 2023 - January 2024.
GOV.UK · 14 Mar 2024
Council news
Brent Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) - Brent Council
Brent Council · 13 Mar 2024
Council news
The Council Plan for West Devon - West Devon Borough Council
West Devon Council · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
“I live in constant fear that the cold is going to kill me”
Sandra is 79, in fuel poverty and lives in a cold, damp, uninsulated home. This is her story.
Greenpeace UK · 13 Mar 2024
Council news
People Services - Dundee City Council
Dundee City Council · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
Hackney Half Marathon - FareShare - FareShare
FareShare · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
HYSapientia and AP Taylor join forces to support reuse charities
HYSapientia and AP Taylor, two of our supplier partners, recently joined forces to demonstrate their dedication to creating a positive impact
Reuse Network · 13 Mar 2024
Council news
Paying your council tax - Havant Borough Council
Havant Council · 13 Mar 2024
Global
Beyond Band-Aids: Just Transition, Farmers Protests and Our Broken Economy
With the European elections looming, many are concerned about the tendency for right-wing groups to seize justified grievances – such as those voiced by farmers – and twist them to support questionable political ambitions. Like many sectors essential to the green transition, farming is plagued by a failure to provide decent incomes and sustainable livelihoods, as well as a safe and healthy envi…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Mar 2024
Policy & government
Mr B Mellor v Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service: 1303070/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2024
Research & science
A digital product passport for a circular economy - TU Delft
TU Delft News · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
Brighton warns of ‘sabotage’ of RCVs following dismissals last year
The leader of Brighton & Hove Albion city council has warned that the authority “will not be held to ransom”, after it was discovered bin lorries have been “deliberately vandalised”. In a statement yesterday (12 March), council leader Bella Sankey explained that CCTV cameras at the council’s Hollingdean depot are being analysed after the wires … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
Airport chief calls for household waste to be used for SAF
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has said that the UK could reduce its carbon footprint by using household waste to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), following a newly released study. The study from transport sustainability company ICF said that “around 8.5m tonnes” of household rubbish is burned to make electricity when items cannot be recycled of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Mar 2024
Global
‘Green imperialism’: de facto EU ban on recycled plastics imports sparks row in Brussels
The post ‘Green imperialism’: de facto EU ban on recycled plastics imports sparks row in Brussels appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 13 Mar 2024
Policy & government
Mr C Abanda Bella and Others v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and Others: 3201626/2020 and others
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2024
Council news
JSNA 2024 – About the JSNA - Barnet Council
Barnet Council · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
Mixed polyolefin films move to front of store label
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OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
Street cleaning champions thanked by Bristol City Council and Bristol Waste
The post Street cleaning champions thanked by Bristol City Council and Bristol Waste appeared first on Bristol Waste Company .
Bristol Waste Company · 13 Mar 2024
Global
European Parliament takes on food and textile waste, but fails to meet scale of the crisis
Today, the European Parliament tackled food and textile waste by voting on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. [1] The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) welcomes […]
European Environmental Bureau · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
toogoodtowaste open new Vintage and Retro Showroom
Toogoodtowaste have transformed their showroom in Treorchy, into an exciting vintage shopping destination for the local community.
Reuse Network · 13 Mar 2024
Industry news
The Technological Revolution in the Circular Economy: A Vision of Sustainability
The post The Technological Revolution in the Circular Economy: A Vision of Sustainability appeared first on Reconomy .
Reconomy · 13 Mar 2024