Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Greenpeace confronts deep sea mining industry with giant octopus Greenpeace activists brought a giant pink octopus to confront the deep sea mining industry at its annual shindig in Canary Wharf, London Greenpeace UK · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Presentation PR Committee meeting, 27 February 2024 The post Presentation PR Committee meeting, 27 February 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Minutes MPMA PR Committee, 27 February 2024 The post Minutes MPMA PR Committee, 27 February 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Emmaus UK joins forces with charities urging the Government to rethink Criminal Justice Bill Emmaus UK has joined 36 other organisations in writing to the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, urging him to reconsider plans that would criminalise people for sleeping rough. The Criminal Justice Bill... Emmaus UK · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Mura Technology partners with Ghent University Mura Technology has announced it has signed a five-year research contract with the Laboratory of Chemical Technology (LCT) at Ghent University in Flanders, Belgium. Mura Technology has said the partnership will involve the construction of a “continuous flow, pilot scale testing facility” that will be used in a range of research programmes to investigate hard-to- … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Jet2.com announces use of SAF blend at London Stansted Airport Jet2.com has announced that it will use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at London Stansted Airport in 2024, The airline said it will use SAF on departing flights from two UK airports in 2024, having announced its use of SAF at Bristol Airport, almost a year ahead of the UK’s Government’s SAF mandate, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Recresco signs glass recycling contract for Devon Recresco has secured a three-year contract for the reprocessing of glass collected from homes and recycling banks across Devon. The company said the contract will see almost 18,500 tonnes of glass make its way to Recresco, as part of a joint partnership between Devon county council and Devon’s District authorities. Glass will be collected from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news APC report highlights UK’s growing demand for critical battery materials The UK remains at the forefront of the transition to electrification, with EV production set to hit 1.2m vehicles a year by 2030, according to the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s latest Demand Report, published last week. The report paints a positive picture of the UK’s journey to zero-emission vehicles, with total battery demand from passenger and [...] Altilium news · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Viridor commits over £20m to its Runcorn carbon capture project as it appoints Technip Energies and Fichtner as key partners - Viridor Viridor · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT - FareShare The Felix Project · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Mura Partners with Ghent University’s Laboratory for Chemical Technology to Explore Advanced Recycling Capabilities Mura Technology news · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Apple to expand repair options with reused parts Apple has announced plans to incorporate used genuine parts into its repair processes. The initiative, set to debut this Autumn with select iPhone models, aims to provide customers and independent repair providers with additional options while minimising environmental impact. Central to this advancement is the “pairing” process, which ensures the authenticity of repair parts and … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Massive savings and emission reductions in green wastewater treatment In a study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers from Colorado State University have revealed the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to green wastewater treatment practices in the United States. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Guest Blog: How to create superior silage and boost your biogas REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Week 2024 – Sustainability and social value in action Working with The Appliance Recycling Group, to tackle e-waste and create social value through partnerships with our reuse charities Reuse Network · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news International Paper acquires DS Smith in £5.8b deal DS Smith has been acquired by International Paper, a Tennessee based company, in a deal worth £5.8 billion. The acquisition is projected to generate minimum cash savings of $514 million (£413 million) within four years through operational synergies across the integrated network of mills, box plants and global supply chain. This will entail reducing duplicated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news The UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly The Big Plastic Count found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with only 17% being recycled domestically. Greenpeace UK · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Thornton 4×4 Breakers: Doubling eBay Sales, Expanding Legacy, and Uplifting Sales through New Website Since its founding in 1987 by owner Peter Jones, Thornton Breakers has been a cornerstone in the automotive parts industry. What began as a modest venture in Thornton, focused on breaking cars, vans, and 4x4s for parts, evolved into a thriving business catering specifically to the demand for 4x4 parts by 1998. This transition marked the beginning of a journey toward specialisation and growth. ATF Professional · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news WWF: ‘Majority of countries support globally binding rules for plastics’ With the final negotiations for a global treaty on plastic pollution underway in Ottawa, a WWF analysis of countries’ submissions to the treaty’s revised draft text shows that the majority of countries support legally binding global rules on plastics. But despite overwhelming support for binding global measures to combat plastic pollution, the analysis shows that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Our nature-depleted country can’t wait for politicians’ pledges Nature and our wellbeing go hand in hand. There is a large and growing body of evidence that, in societies like the UK, spending time in nature improves people’s health. In 2021, leading economist Partha Dasgupta wrote in a Treasury-commissioned review that “we are embedded […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news US packaging company agrees £5.8bn DS Smith takeover deal Tennessee-based International Paper is set to take over sustainable packaging company DS Smith after the companies announced a £5.8bn all-share deal. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Salvation Army opens new polyester recycling plant The Salvation Army has opened what it called the first of its kind commercial-scale, post-consumer polyester recycling plant in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Four arrested in Yorkshire waste offences raids In a coordinated effort involving the Environment Agency, Joint Unit for Waste Crime, and Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime unit, raids conducted last week in Yorkshire have led to the arrest of four individuals suspected of involvement in waste offences, fraud and money laundering. The targeted raids, which occurred on 4 April saw enforcement … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Why is nature in our national parks doing even worse than nature elsewhere? This post is by Ruth Bradshaw, policy and research manager at the Campaign for National Parks. When the first national parks of England and Wales were created in the 1950s, the nation was still recovering from the second world war. Now, in a time of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news UK households discard 90 billion pieces of plastic annually, survey shows The Big Plastic Count found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with 17% being recycled domestically. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news UK discards 90 billion plastic pieces annually, says The Big Plastic Count A study conducted by Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic has found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with 17% being recycled domestically. The research, known as the The Big Plastic Count, was provided academic support by the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth. Running from 11-17 March this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news London Boxing and The Powerday Foundation Launch Women and Girls Development Project The post London Boxing and The Powerday Foundation Launch Women and Girls Development Project appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news Reporting - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 16 Apr 2024 Industry news mobile.mcsuk.org - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Earthaction says plastic waste generated has ‘surged’ Earthaction, a Swiss charity dedicated to environmental preservation, has predicted that the world is set to overshoot its capacity to manage plastic waste on 5 September, marking the annual Plastic Overshoot Day. This milestone highlights the escalating challenge of plastic pollution, with each passing year edging closer to a “tipping point”. The report reveals … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news ESG Data Management: Choosing the Best ESG Platform for You Robust ESG data management is now essential for regulatory compliance, meeting stakeholder expectations, and driving sustainable growth. Anthesis Group · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news WWF: Next round of negotiations could make or break the global plastics treaty A new analysis has revealed that most countries are in favour of an ambitious and legally-binding global plastics treaty; however, a handful of vocal opponents could impede progress at the next round of negotiations next week. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Bill Stage 2 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland's Circular Economy Bill Stage 2 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang to present the HiCone for the wastewater sector at IFAT MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Vogelsang to present the HiCone for the wastewater sector at IFAT HiCone progressive cavity pump for wastewater treatment plants and pump stations Economical foreign body management with XRipper and RotaCut Essen (Oldenburg), 15 April 2024 – At IFAT (May 13-17, 2024, Messe München), Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG will be showing the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Reconomy launches ‘tech-enabled’ ReDress Reconomy has announced it has launched ReDress, a “tech-enabled” international service to help businesses comply with textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations. The aims of the service, according to Reconomy, is to help businesses understand and deal with their global obligations under worldwide regulations. From a sustainability perspective, Reconomy said businesses will also … letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Polyester recycling plant opens as part of Project Re:claim Project Plan B and Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) have entered a joint venture – Project Re:claim – deemed to be the ‘first’, commercial-scale, post-consumer polyester recycling plant The plant, located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is now in operation and will recycle post-consumer garments and other textiles and supply the raw material back into the fashion … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Clean Up SALFORD - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news 20,000 tonnes of wood saved in 2023/24 financial year Between 01 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, the Community Wood Recycling network as a whole collected over 20,000 tonnes of wood waste, nearly 40% of which was reused, and the rest recycled. About 80% of the wood was collected from national commercial clients, with the rest collected from smaller companies and households.We estimate that [...] Community Wood Recycling · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Nano optics ‘a step change’ in luminaire sustainability he advent of nano optics can lead to a step change in sustainability by driving up lumens-to-weight ratio of luminaires. […] Recolight · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Fire Crews Gear Up for Rise in EV Fires Fire Crews are preparing themselves for a potential increase in incidents involving electric car fires, as the number of electric vehicles on UK roads surpasses one million and continues to rise rapidly. In response to this emerging challenge, Essex Fire and Rescue Service is implementing specialised training courses for its teams, led by Station Manager Terry Maher, who has taken on a new role… ATF Professional · 15 Apr 2024