Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Stoane Lighting appoints sustainability chief Edinburgh-based luminaire manufacturer Stoane Lighting has appointed Irene Mazzei as its sustainability lead. Mazzei will focus on the sustainability of […] Recolight · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Signify halves greenhouse gases Signify has announced that it has halved its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019, achieving a cumulative GHG emissions reduction of […] Recolight · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news SATCoL and KFR repurpose carpets for those in need Wiltshire council is partnering with Kennet Furniture Refurbiz (KFR) and the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL), to provide repurposed carpeting solutions for social housing residents in need. Wiltshire council has allocated a proportion of the Household Support Fund from the Department for work and pensions to KFR, via the Wiltshire Community Foundation, for a scheme … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Pockets and Prospects 2024 Awardees Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to announce our 2024 awardees of our Pockets and Prospects Fund designed specifically for our members. The “Pockets and Prospects Fund 2024” is a £6,500 micro-fund which has been made available by the Scottish Community Alliance, to help our members deliver a more circular economy within areas of significant socio-economic [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Businesses need to ‘act swiftly’ with EPR, reports WSTA Businesses who have not collected and submitted packaging data need to “act swiftly or risk facing financial penalties”, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said. UK businesses which produce or use packaging are required to enrol in the government’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme to improve recycling and reduce the amount of packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news New annual report shows one new person every sixty minutes is supported by Emmaus A new report by Emmaus UK reveals that one new person every hour is turning to Emmaus for help. The newly-published Annual Review highlights the scale of the work carried... Emmaus UK · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news enfinium proposes £200m investment in carbon capture project enfinium has announced its £200m investment proposal in a new carbon capture project at a Energy-from-Waste facility in North Wales. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Arrests made in Yorkshire raids as part of waste crime enquiry Four people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into waste offences, fraud and money laundering after raids at three homes in Yorkshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news Little Prices For Little Ones: Primark Lowers Prices On Hundreds Of Kids Summer Essentials - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 15 Apr 2024 Industry news The Greggs Pledge 2023 - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 14 Apr 2024 Industry news RWE’s $2bn green bond and British tennis’s water bottle refills: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, RWE's first green bond in US dollars, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Apr 2024 Industry news #CleanUpSalfordQuays - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 14 Apr 2024 Industry news Apple unveils plan to reduce waste by using pre-owned parts in product repairs Apple will soon update to its repair practices to enable customers and independent repair providers to re-use pre-owned Apple parts, thereby reducing the environmental footprint of the repair process. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news News in brief (12/04/2024) With news on: Aldi announces plastic free packaging for toothbrushes; Enva announces plans for healthcare waste facility; and, Veolia donates trees to schools. Aldi announces plastic free packaging for toothbrushes Aldi has announced it has designed plastic-free packaging for its own-label toothbrushes as part its ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact. The updated packaging, … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Inhaler return scheme breezes into top industry awards shortlist The post Inhaler return scheme breezes into top industry awards shortlist appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Waste company calls for free take-back tyre scheme Business Waste, a waste management company in the UK, is advocating for a change in the country’s regulations regarding tyre disposal and recycling. Currently, the UK generates more than 50 million used tyres annually, with recycling costs exceeding £270 million. While existing laws mandate responsible tyre disposal to prevent environmental harm, BusinessWaste.co.uk is pushing for … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Council ordered to give resident bin free of charge by Ombudsman The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled in favour of a resident in a dispute over recycling collections with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council. In a recent investigation, the Ombudsman has found fault with the council’s handling of bin provision, following a complaint from Ms Y and was ordered to provide her with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Canada braces for another severe wildfire season As Canada emerges from a winter marked by unusually warm temperatures and little snowfall, the government is gearing up for what could be another intense wildfire season. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Scrap Car Price Update March 2024 – Trends and Insights In its latest report, Cartakeback unveils the current state of the scrap car market for March 2024, shedding light on notable trends and developments. After experiencing consecutive month-on-month decreases throughout 2023, the first quarter of 2024 concludes with a sense of stability in scrap car prices. March, in particular, witnesses a slight uptick, with the average price for a scrap car in… ATF Professional · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news ‘It’s rewarding to help people and highlight nature’ - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Montgomery Group: food events made greener with City Harvest City Harvest has been rescuing event surplus from Montgomery Group food and drink events since 2017. City Harvest London · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Kids t-shirt design comp: here are the winners! Over 300 young people designed their own Greenpeace plastics campaign t-shirt. Here's the pick of the bunch. Greenpeace UK · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Perfumery pays £7k for not registering packaging waste The Environment Agency (EA) has reported that a perfumery based in Richmond-upon-Thames has paid over £7,000 to Surrey Wildlife Trust for failing to register the packaging waste it produced. It was discovered by the agency that the family-owned business, The Orange Square Company, did not document its packaging waste over a four-year period. The EA … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Altilium Demonstrates Technology for Graphite Recycling Under UK Govt Smart Grant Altilium has successfully demonstrated the processing and purification of its recycled graphite into a product ready for supply chain re-entry, as part of an 18-month feasibility study supported by Innovate UK. Under the programme, Altilium processed three generations of graphite samples from end-of-life battery waste (black mass), which were successfully upcycled and refined for re-use [...] T… Altilium news · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Questions raised over Barclay’s role in EfW permit pause Recently released correspondence has raised new questions about Environment Secretary Steve Barclay's role in a temporary pause on the issuance of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities in England. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news eBay cuts seller fees to promote “circular economy for fashion” eBay UK has announced that, as of 8 April, it is free for individual sellers to list and sell pre-owned clothing items on its platform. This move aims to foster sustainable practices in fashion consumption. With the elimination of listing fees, individuals can now sell a wide range of pre-loved fashion items on eBay … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Plastic Overshoot Day projected to occur on 5 September Plastic Overshoot Day is projected to occur on 5 September as new EA Earth Action report finds 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news New Oscar Mayer partnership to increase surplus redistribution. | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news WRAP - The Global Environmental Action NGO - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 12 Apr 2024 Industry news Firefighters remain at the scene of Kilwinning recycling centre fire The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) remain at the scene of a fire that occured within a battery recycling centre in Byrehill Place, Kilwinning, Scotland. The incident was reported at 10pm on Monday (8 April). At its height, around 40 firefighters were mobilised to the scene after the alarm was raised. The site is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Tilia Homes announces second year of support for Emmaus Tilia Homes has announced a second year of fundraising for Emmaus. Building on the previous year’s success, the support from Tilia Homes will help people who are rebuilding their lives... Emmaus UK · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Bywaters and the Kia Oval during The Ashes Discover how Bywaters transformed waste management at The Kia Oval during the 2023 Ashes, boosting recycling rates by 22% through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts. Bywaters · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Awards for Excellence 2024 finalists announced The list of finalists for the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management has been revealed, and this year includes businesses, individuals, teams and local authorities from across the UK. The winners will be announced at a luncheon on Thursday 16 May at The Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Awards recognise innovation, dedication … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Two Welsh councils sign £400k aerosol recycling contract The post Two Welsh councils sign £400k aerosol recycling contract appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ achieves milestone as entire management attains leading professional safety qualification SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling companies, is proud to announce a significant achievement in its commitment to a safety-first culture. Its entire management team have successfully attained the IOSH Managing Safely qualification and its Board and Directors achieve IOSH Directing Safely. ATF Professional · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news WWF poll says 85% of public support single-use plastic ban A recent Ipsos poll, commissioned by WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation, shows the public back a global plastic pollution treaty. The survey, spanning 32 countries and encompassing over 24,000 respondents, disclosed that 85% of respondents advocate for a ban on single-use plastics, while 90% support prohibiting hazardous chemicals commonly found in plastic production. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news RECOUP Members site visit to Sherbourne Recycling 2 July The post RECOUP Members site visit to Sherbourne Recycling 2 July appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Two Welsh councils sign £400k aerosol recycling contract with Grundon Blaenau Gwent Council and Powys County Council have signed a new five-year agreement worth £400,000 with Grundon Waste Management for the collection and recycling of household aerosols Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news EA publishes material facilities consultation The Environment Agency (EA) has initiated a consultation process regarding proposed changes to regulations governing materials facilities. These facilities, which receive over 1,000 tonnes of waste annually and sort it into specific materials such as glass, metal, paper and plastic for recycling, play a “crucial role” in waste management. The proposed amendments put forward by … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Welsh councils sign £400k aerosol recycling contract with Grundon Blaenau Gwent council and Powys county council have signed a five-year agreement totalling £400,000 for the safe collection and recycling of household aerosols. The contract with Grundon is in line with new Welsh government regulations which began on 6 April and specified the separate collection and recycling of aerosols. The new agreement is an extension … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024