Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027 In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Recycling and waste industry reacts to DRS 2027 delay Following yesterday’s announcement from the Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) that the DRS scheme will be delayed until 2027 and will exclude glass, there has been several responses from all across the industry. While it’s acknowledged that the confirmed delay (see letsrecycle.com story) is disappointing, many are hoping that the extra time will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Danone’s plastic offsetting project in disarray following community allegations The post Danone’s plastic offsetting project in disarray following community allegations appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news What went right this week: how to ‘slow’ time, plus more Scientists revealed how to ‘slow’ time, a factory grew ‘food out of thin air’, and lazy gardeners boosted butterflies, plus more Positive News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Sinclair Agricultural + Recycling Services Ltd Sinclair Agricultural + Recycling Services are a family business, based in Aberdeenshire, covering the whole of Scotland. They provide a range of services including agricultural contracting, waste haulage and disposal, specifically tanker and bulker, working heavily within the Agricultural and Renewable industries. With their own on-site Anaerobic Digestor, state-of-the-art equipment and a high… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news The Hut (Child Dynamix) - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news UK Government Delays Deposit Return Scheme to 2027 The post UK Government Delays Deposit Return Scheme to 2027 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Aberdeen conference to showcase how biogas can help Scotland achieve its 2045 Net Zero objectives, as Scottish energy minister and leading political parties join the debate The ADBA Scottish Conference 2024 will take place at the P&J Arena in Aberdeen on 23 May Gillian Martin MSP, Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work will deliver the keynote speech Rhoda Grant MSP (Labour) and Maurice Golden MSP (Conservatives) will also participate in the event The announcement on 18 April that… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Decathlon expands buy-back scheme for sports gear to promote circular economy Decathlon, the global sports retailer, has expanded its buy-back scheme to allow customers to swap out and repair old sporting equipment while earning store vouchers, in a bid to promote responsible consumption and provide circular economy for all its products. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Veolia creates recycled FA Cup merchandise for youth clubs Veolia has announced it has donated recycled bibs and drawstring bags, made from the 2022 FA Cup pitch cover, to local youth football clubs in partnership with the London FA. Veolia has collected and sorted 47,600 plastic bottles from previous events at Wembley Stadium and recycled them into PET plastic yarn. This recycled material was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Exploring the World and Expanding Horizons: Tom Hayward’s Journey with ineedspares.com ATF Professional recently caught up with Tom Hayward, the founder of ineedspares.com, to learn about his adventures over the past six months and the exciting developments happening with his platform. Tom took some time to travel from England to Australia, then onward to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Despite being on the road, Tom remained dedicated to his business, managing requests and cu… ATF Professional · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news UK Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax: What the New Rate Means for Businesses The post UK Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax: What the New Rate Means for Businesses appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news INCPEN broadly welcomes the four governments’ clarity on the UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme To download the Press Release click here INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Polluter pays: we think it’s an idea whose time has come, and the public agree This Inside Track long read is by Heather Plumpton, senior policy analyst, and Libby Peake, head of resource policy, at Green Alliance. When it comes to some of the products that have the biggest impact on the environment, the UK is one of the highest […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news UK’s Deposit Return Scheme to launch in October 2027 The Government has issued a revised timetable for the long-delayed introduction of a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which is now expected to launch in 2027. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news ADBA Policy & Market Report | April 2024 Click to expand to full-screen. Click to download the file to your device. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news OPINION: Addressing barriers to nature-based green jobs Sally Hayns, CEO at CIEEM, emphasises the need for accessibility, awareness and readiness to recruit when looking for the next generation of nature-based workforces Quite rightly, we are often spellbound about the beauty and complexity of our natural world that appears on our tv screens and in magazines. Yet the message is often clear – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Walking the walk - Hubbub Hubbub · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Landfill - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Early Careers - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Videos - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Defra officially delays DRS scheme to 2027 The Department of environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has published its first policy statement on the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS), delaying the scheme until October 2027. Originally slated to go live in October 2025, the policy statement outlines its new timeline for the implementation of the DRS which has been split into three … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Meet Mushy – the fun guy helping us save the planet Get ready to be charmed, because Keenan Recycling has a brand new friend joining the team – and he’s sprouted with a purpose. That’s right, we’d like to introduce you to Mushy the Mushroom, our official mascot and the ultimate champion of responsible food waste recycling. Why a mushroom? Mushrooms are nature’s decomposers, breaking down […] Keenan Recycling · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news UK government sets 2027 target for Deposit Return Scheme launch The UK Government has today (25 April) announced a revised timeline for the launch of a nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by October 2027. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Europe votes in support of the ‘right to repair’ The European Parliament has adopted a directive on the “right to repair” for consumers, which clarifies the obligations for manufacturers to repair goods and encourage consumers to extend a product’s lifecycle through repair. The new rules had 584 votes in favour, 3 against and 14 abstentions, and aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news European Parliament adopts ‘more sustainable’ packaging measures On 24 April, the European Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste within the EU. The regulations, which aim to tackle growing waste amounts, “harmonise internal market rules” and boost the circular economy, were approved with 476 votes in favour, 129 against and 24 abstentions. The recently agreed-upon regulations, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Delaying DRS a sensible and pragmatic approach Defra has today announced that it will delay the start of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) until October 2027 in a decision that the ESA described as “sensible and […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Renewi plc Pre-close trading update FY24 - Renewi Renewi · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 25 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 24 Apr 2024 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 24 Apr 2024 Industry news From oil paintings to food waste: Keenan Recycling story on The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey Grant Keenan, the driving force behind Keenan Recycling – the UK’s largest independent food waste collection company – was recently invited on The Go Radio Business Show with Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Haughey. In the podcast, Grant talks about his journey from door-to-door salesman to sustainability champion. It’s a fascinating listen, filled with valuable […] Keenan Recycling · 24 Apr 2024 Industry news Minutes MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting, 7th March 2024 The post Minutes MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting, 7th March 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Apr 2024 Industry news TRA warns of imminent collapse in UK’s textile recycling sector The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) has issued a warning about the imminent collapse of the textile recycling sector due to global market challenges. The group, representing over 75% of the UK’s used textiles collectors and sorters, has been made aware of their members’ plight. They have reported a real fear in the industry about being... Skip & Waste Magazine · 24 Apr 2024 Industry news U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Apr 2024