Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Earth Week 2024 – Celebrating 10 years of the White Goods Return Scheme Earth Week 2024 – Celebrating 10 years of the White Goods Return Scheme This week is Earth Week, the week leading up to Earth Day (Monday 22nd April 2024) on which communities across the world demonstrate support for the protection of the environment and act against climate change. Each year, Earth Day calls for collective […] Reuse Network · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news OPINION: Green skills – overcoming the talent gap and driving the economy forward Adam Read, chief external affairs and sustainability officer at Suez and member of Green Jobs Delivery Group, discusses the need to recruit and upskill workforces in order to meet the sector’s resource management and decarbonisation needs. OPINION: When we talk about decarbonisation, net zero, resource efficiency and a circular economy, it seems logical to think … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Unpacking the latest EPR Reporting changes: Navigating household vs. non-household packaging Our Policy Advisor, Henry Smith's blog unpacks the nuances of household vs. non-household packaging, helping obligated businesses to understand their reporting requirements and stay ahead of the curve with latest EPR reporting changes. Valpak · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Enfinium proposes £200m North Wales carbon capture project The project could be capable of capturing up to 235,000 tonnes of CO2 every year, accelerating efforts to achieve net zero. Enfinium has announced that it is progressing plans to invest approximately £200 million in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at the Parc Adfer energy from waste (EfW) facility in Deeside, North Wales. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news We have a chemical pollution problem – the European Parliament can help us fix it Over the past years, the European Parliament has played an important role in introducing protections for EU citizens, wildlife, and the environment against harmful chemicals. Recently Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have supported action on toxic chemicals in children’s toys, in food packaging and on improving the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals. […] CHEM Trust · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news MEPs weaken EU’s agriculture policy in undemocratic move that threatens people and farming – ClientEarth - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news enfinium announces proposal for £200m investment in carbon capture project in North Wales enfinium announces proposal for £200m investment in carbon capture project in North Wales enfinium · 11 Apr 2024 Industry news Playing ‘Petropolitics’: What can we expect from this month’s global Plastics Treaty negotiations? The UN is this month convening negotiators in Canada in a bid to firm up a new global agreement to tackle plastic pollution. With new data showing that plastic production and waste continues to rise, is there a chance for a breakthrough that will buck this trend? edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Getting Started Find out more about how you can prepare for EPR compliance through robust data gathering and analysis. Anthesis Group · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Affirmative biogas action with right pumps and mixers MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Affirmative biogas action with right pumps and mixers As California takes affirmative action to address climate challenges, including the 23 million tons of organic waste that it produces annually, the environmental services industry is also taking positive steps to ensure that the unwanted material is put to the best possible use.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news “Metal is the preferred packaging material”, says Eviosys Eviosys, a packaging manufacturer has announced that “metal is the preferred material for packaging”. For the third consecutive year, Eviosys has conducted a Europe-wide survey focusing on consumer sentiments toward packaging sustainability and its influence on business decisions. 2,000 customers and 600 European businesses from the manufacturing, retail and consumer packaged goods sectors were… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news IFAT, 13th – 17th May 2024 Visit us at IFAT 2024, to discuss how you can unlock new sorting potential with AI-powered solutions.... Recycleye news · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news News in brief (10/04/24) With news on: Grant Keenan to speak at hospitality event; South Gloucester expands its participation in the FPF FlexCollect project; ‘iWaste meets planting trees target; Taylor releases its Mark IV container; and, AO: One in five Brits adopt an “out of sight, out of mind” attitude towards fly tipping. Grant Keenan to speak at hospitality … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Why Design Mattresses with Recycling in Mind The Furniture Recycling Group · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Eid Recipe: Mizan’s Bengali Mutton Curry Eid Mubarak! This Eid Recipe shared by City Harvest's Miz is a family favourite to break the fast during Ramadan & makes a great Eid recipe. City Harvest London · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news In conversation with Joyeeta Hossain For over a decade, Joyeeta Hossain, Project Coordinator for Nagorik Uddyog has been a driving force behind the establishment and... TRAID · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Stellantis Joins Speaker Lineup for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference Stellantis has been added to the speaker lineup for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference on the 9th of May at the British Motor Museum. ATF Professional · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Biffa acquires Eco-Power Green Energy Biffa, a waste management company, has increased its resources and energy portfolio through the acquisition of Eco-Power Green Energy, a firm specialising in converting residual waste into fuel. The company has acquired the entire share capital of Eco-Power Green Energy, a subsidiary of Eco-Power Environmental, as well as a dormant plant located in Hull and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Five people sentenced for “large-scale” waste crime operation Multiple people involved in a large-scale waste crime operation in Staffordshire have been given prison sentences following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency. The sentencing, which led to the conviction of five of the defendants, took place on 2 April 2024 at Shrewsbury Crown Court sitting at Telford Magistrates, following an 8-week trial […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Five individuals sentenced for “illegal waste crime operation” Five individuals that were implicated in a “large-scale waste crime operation” in Staffordshire have been sentenced to incarceration for their actions. The sentencing took place at on 2 April at Shrewsbury Crown Court after an eight-week trial in September and October of 2023. Presiding over the case, Mr Recorder Nicholls highlighted the extensive environmental damage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Council preparing legal action against Walleys Quarry landfill Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is preparing legal action against the operators of Walleys Quarry landfill site for alleged breaches of an Abatement Notice. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news KP introduces 25% recycled packaging across Tyrells sharing range KP Snacks has announced the introduction of packaging with 25% recycled content across its Tyrrells sharing range. The new packaging will be available on Tyrrells sharing bags in its Lightly Sea Salted, Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar, Sweet Chilli and Red Pepper, and Mature Cheddar & Chive in 150g formats. These packs will feature a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Have a question? - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Completion of Kotsovolos Disposal - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Preliminary Results 2023/24 - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news Blackpool Eco Hub - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 10 Apr 2024 Industry news NWH Group launches £21,000 community support fund In support of the commitment to its local communities, The NWH Group, a leading, family-owned, national waste management and recycling business, has announced an annual pledge of £21,000 to help fund private, community-led charities. To empower local charities to sustain their vital community-based activities, NWH launched its community fund in 2016 and donated £168,000 to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Lincolnshire seeks supplier for food waste contract Lincolnshire county council has announced it has started the procurement process for its provision of food waste processing and transportation service contract. The contract will run for five years starting 1 September 2025 with the option for the council to extend the contract twice for periods of up to two years to a maximum of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news DDRS Alliance and Polytag to align and accelerate Digital DRS Polytag and DDRS Alliance have joined forces to accelerate the development and adoption of Digital DRS in the UK. With a focus on leveraging GS1 Digital Link QR codes, this collaboration aims to revolutionise the recycling process by enhancing supply chain visibility and consumer engagement. Successful trials have shown strong consumer interest and the technical readiness of this innovative app… Polytag news · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news GMCA unveils 220k recycling project fund Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has made £220,000 available for its Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund for projects that help to reduce, reuse or recycle household waste and generate wider social benefits for its communities. The funding is available to community, voluntary and faith groups, schools, colleges, universities, charities and other non-profit organisations. A… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news ABI Update: Motor insurers pay out record amounts to help keep motorists mobile Motor insurers paid a record amount in motor claims last year – an average of £1.13 million every hour – according to latest Motor Insurance Claims Tracker published recently from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The £9.9bn paid out in 2023 is the highest annual figure since the ABI started collecting the claims data back in 2013. ATF Professional · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Silverlake expands its fleet to service increasing market demand Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], one of the UK’s leading automotive recyclers, has invested in six new transporters in order to meet increased customer demand for salvage collections and four new reclaimed parts delivery vans to service the growth in reclaimed parts orders from its bodyshop customers. The Silverlake fleet, which operates nationally, now stands at 30 transporters an… ATF Professional · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy boosts biogas potential for Vale Green following silage additive trial MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy boosts biogas potential for Vale Green following silage additive trial At this year’s World Biogas Expo (stand H9, 10-11 July 2024, NEC Birmingham), FM BioEnergy will share the results of a seven-month trial of their new grass silage additive, Silasil Energy SG. Developed specifically for use on UK grass,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Yes, we should worry that politics is disengaging from environmental crises This is an Inside Track long read by Shaun Spiers, executive director of Green Alliance Carbon Brief is an invaluable digest of climate news. Its daily emails in the four working days last week included the following stories (I could have highlighted many more). An […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news 63% of US support single-use plastic ban, Greenpeace survey shows 63% of the US support a Global Plastics Treaty that would ban single-use plastic packaging, a new Greenpeace International survey shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q4 Data Release The post Progress Against Recycling Targets: 2023 Q4 Data Release appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Veolia opens Avonmouth hazardous waste plant Veolia has announced it has opened a new facility for hazardous and complex waste streams. The facility will be based in Avonmouth near Bristol and is expected to be operational in spring 2024. It has a capacity of 6,500 tonnes per year. According to Veolia, the facility will provide a full range of services, including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news UK set to be environmental sick man of Europe if British politicians don’t act Industry alarm at lack of progress to update UK waste regulations – pressure mounts India’s ATMA reveals UK role in export of polluting baled end-of-life tyres European Union updates legislation to clamp down on polluting waste exports to non-OECD nations DEFRA’s silence must end, the government must do the right thing TRA continues to demand… Tyre Recovery Association · 9 Apr 2024 Industry news Tetra Pak says 77% of food and beverage businesses accept future sustainability costs Recent research has suggested that food and beverage companies are poised to minimise plastic as a favoured packaging material. The survey, led by Tetra Pak, has revealed that three out of five commitments made by business leaders to address sustainability challenges include the reduction of plastic usage. The research examined food and beverage manufacturers’ attitude … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2024