Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Environment Agency introduces new charges for regulating waste shipments Amended charges for regulating international waste shipments have come into force, which the Environment Agency said are “fairer”. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Case study - The circular economy at work: Clothes Doctor - driving textile care and repair opportunities - ReLondon ReLondon · 3 Apr 2024 Industry news Viridor agrees statement of principles with government for Runcorn Viridor has formally agreed a statement of principles with the UK government’s department for energy security and net zero (DESNZ) for its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at its Runcorn Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Viridor’s ERF facilities generate electricity from waste which cannot be easily recycled or reused. With support from the UK government, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Cotswold Fayre: the path to net-zero with City Harvest The premium wholesaler is now on a mission to reach net zero by 2030 and talks to City Harvest about how the partnership helps Cotswold Fayre meets its ambitious sustainability goals. City Harvest London · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news UN: Increased recycling efforts failing to keep pace with boom in e-waste The world’s generation of waste electronics and electricals, known as e-waste, is rising five times faster than documented recycling capacity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Textile Recycling Sector Faces Unprecedented Financial Crisis Amid Global Market Challenges The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) are sounding the alarm about the imminent collapse of the textile recycling sector due to global market challenges. As the recognised trade association for over 75% of the UK’s Used Textiles collectors and sorters, we have been made aware of their plight by our members. There is real fear in [...] Read More... from Textile Recycling Sector Faces Unprecede… Textile Recycling Association · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Eight years as England’s top ‘core city’ for recycling! The post Eight years as England’s top ‘core city’ for recycling! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news How top lighting brands are going green Lighting manufacturers are making remarkable strides in adopting environmental practices. From the use of renewable energy to sustainable logistics and […] Recolight · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Lucent is climate neutral Lucent Lighting has announced that’s it’s climate neutral. The UK downlight manufacturer says it achieved the status by meticulously calculating […] Recolight · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Packaging lights: How to cut its environmental impact Changing the way luminaires are packaging could have a dramatic effect on a manufacturer’s environmental impact. That’s why many leading […] Recolight · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Suez retains GMCA waste management contracts The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced it is extending its waste management contracts with Suez from *2026 to 2034. The proposal to extend it is based on works being carried out at the Raikes Lane EfW facility in 2025. The proposal also includes the ability for pots, tubs and trays to be included … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news The British Crisp Co. launches “first” fully-recyclable paper crisp packet The British Crisp Co. has launched the “first” fully-recyclable paper crisp packet, which can be disposed of in kerbside recycling collections. The new paper packet, which has been developed in partnership with Evopak, a manufacturer of sustainable paper-based flexible packaging, uses a polymer, Hydropol, developed by Aquapak, instead of conventional plastic. Tom Lock, CEO […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Environment Agency introduces “fairer” waste shipments charges scheme The Environment Agency has introduced a new charges scheme for regulating waste shipments, which it says is a “fairer” way of protecting people and the environment from hazardous waste. The Agency say the charges, which came into force yesterday (1 April 2024), reflect industry insights gathered during a public consultation last October. ‘Boosting compliance’ It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Households hoarding 880 million unused electrical items, Material Focus says New research from Material Focus has found UK households are hoarding 880 million unused electrical items and throwing away 103,000 tonnes of electricals. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news TRA warns of “imminent collapse” of textile recycling industry According to the Textile Recycling Association (TRA), the textile recycling industry is due to “imminently collapse” because of global market challenges. The TRA urges the UK government to step in and regulate the industry to prevent a collapse. It recommends the introduction of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The Textile Recycling Association is the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Share & Repair Network Tourism Fund Announcements Circular Communities Scotland and our Share and Repair Network are delighted to announce that five Circular Communities Scotland members have been successful in their applications to the Share and Repair Network Tourism Fund. In December 2023 we were pleased to promote the availability of this fund, which works to support innovative circular approaches in repair, [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Management Risks Liability – can you afford not to have it? Running a successful vehicle-recycling business hinges on efficiency and handling the unexpected. But what about legal surprises that could cripple your yard? Management Risks Liability is often dismissed as paperwork, but it can be the difference between a minor bump and a financial knockout. Howden Insurance bridges this gap, highlighting its importance in safeguarding your company. ATF Professional · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Aberdeen council completes works at Banchory landfill Aberdeenshire council has announced that it has implemented measures to harness gas generated during waste decomposition and convert it into green electricity at its Banchory landfill site The management of gas produced within landfills is a significant environmental concern due to its potential to cause air pollution and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Banchory landfill … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news ONLINE AUCTION BY JAMES ARMSTRONG AUCTIONS View all lots online and download a catalogue at www.armstrongauctions.co.ukFor further details contact James Armstrong Assoc RICS on 028 91 852456.Email: james@armstrongauctions.co.uk Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Climate Change & Zero Waste Manager - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 2 Apr 2024 Industry news Altilium appoints Minviro for lifecycle analysis of UK cathode and anode materials from EcoCathode™ recycling versus a Chinese supply chain Altilium is pleased to announce that it has appointed leading UK sustainability consulting and advisory group Minviro to carry out Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of cathode active materials (CAM) and graphite anodes produced from recycled EV battery materials using its proprietary EcoCathode™ hydrometallurgical process at its ACT 4 battery recycling hub. The collaboration brings together [...] The… Altilium news · 1 Apr 2024 Industry news EIS Waste Services secures contract with Port of Aberdeen Located in Checkbar on the outskirts of Aberdeen, EIS Waste Services recently secured a three-year contract worth £300,000 with Port of Aberdeen, the oldest existing business in Britain. As part of the contract, EIS will provide comprehensive waste management and recycling services across Port of Aberdeen’s estate, including visiting vessels and office facilities. The port... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Apr 2024 Industry news Suppliers Guide – Invoices - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 31 Mar 2024 Industry news Fisheries & Sustainable Seafood - Experts - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 31 Mar 2024 Industry news Textiles Waste Hotspots Report - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 31 Mar 2024 Industry news City Harvest Cooking: Chantelle Nicholson’s Steak & Charred Baby Gem Lettuce City Harvest Cooking, Series 1 Episode 6: Chantelle Nicholson cooks surplus steak & Baby Gem lettuce in City Harvest's warehouse kitchen. City Harvest London · 30 Mar 2024 Industry news NBRA calls for fair insurance valuations The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) today published its support of findings from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding insurance valuations. ATF Professional · 29 Mar 2024 Industry news Average vehicle age on the rise: policymakers must do more to incentivise the switch ACEA’s latest ‘Vehicles on European roads’ report provides a snapshot of how the ‘fleet’ of vehicles on Europe’s roads is evolving. With vehicles growing older, more must be done to incentivise the switch to the cleanest and greenest models. ATF Professional · 29 Mar 2024 Industry news Waitrose & Partners Plan Plastic: The Million Pound Challenge - Hubbub Hubbub · 29 Mar 2024 Industry news What did you remember? • ______________________ • ______________________ • ______________________ • ____________________ - FareShare The Felix Project · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Plastic Energy’s Carlos Monreal becomes company’s Chairman Plastic Energy news · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news OPINION: Design for Recyclability Guidelines – Why do standards matter? Dimitra Rappou, executive director, sustainable products at Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) discusses the company’s recently released Design for Recyclability Guidelines and what they mean for the future. OPINION: Setting the bar high has long been fundamental for progress and innovation in the paper sector and instrumental in its long-term credibility and growth. Today, with … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Keystone Members - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news News in brief (28/03/24) With news on: Administrators chosen for Textile Recycling International; Oxford ends late nights at recycling centres; Gloucester HWRC to reopen; and, Commercial recycling service launched by Vale of Glamorgan. Administrators chosen for Textile Recycling International Joint administrators for Textile Recycling International were appointed On 21 March. Sarah O’Toole and Zelf Hussain were appoint… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news UK government sets out WEEE 2024 targets The UK government has unveiled its household Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection targets for the year 2024. The announcement comes amidst growing concerns over the environmental consequences of electronic waste, with e-waste being one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. These targets, mandated by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, … letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Commercial Partner Updates | March Updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. CRJ Services Ltd | Is Britain’s waste problem moving in the right direction? The UK is battling lacklustre recycling rates and increasing amounts of waste sent to landfills or incineration. It’s a setback that mustn’t go unaddressed candinavia is a waste management utopia with some of the highest recycling […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news EU Takes Action Against Greenwashing with New Directive The post EU Takes Action Against Greenwashing with New Directive appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Defra Publish 2024 WEEE Collection Targets The post Defra Publish 2024 WEEE Collection Targets appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news Eunomia proposes greater environmental taxes at EU-level Eunomia has proposed the greater application of environmental taxation at EU-level in a new report. In a bid to confront the pressing environmental challenges facing Europe, Eunomia Research and Consulting has released a report entitled “Managing Materials for 1.5oC: An EU Regulatory Framework for a Low Carbon Material Economy”. This report, funded by a consortium … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ drives forward with silver FORS accreditation SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling companies, proudly announces its attainment of silver accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). This achievement, earned at the company's Winsford site, underscores SYNETIQ's unwavering commitment to prioritising safety, efficiencies and environmental protection across its operati… ATF Professional · 28 Mar 2024