Recycling news: 2024

Industry news About the series - IEMA | Transforming the World to Sustainability IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) · 18 Mar 2024 Industry news TissueWorld Webinar: Competitive Edge in Tissue utilizing Digitalization and AI - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 18 Mar 2024 Industry news Biffa's Partnership with WasteAid Creates Projects in Gambia - Biffa Biffa · 18 Mar 2024 Industry news AB Vista’s evolution from enzymes to a feed additive business - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 16 Mar 2024 Industry news I’m fundraising for The Felix Project! - FareShare The Felix Project · 16 Mar 2024 Industry news Explore East Lindsey Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Centre for circular economy research to open in the UK The post Centre for circular economy research to open in the UK appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Gen Z at the Wheel – A Sustainable Revolution in the Auto Industry The environmental movement is gaining traction across industries, and the auto industry is no exception. A driving force behind this shift is Gen Z, a generation deeply concerned about the planet. Studies show that 82% of Gen Z worry about the future of the Earth, and 76% are actively taking steps to lessen their environmental impact. ATF Professional · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Have Your Say: Government Release Draft Legislation on the Ban of Disposable Vapes The post Have Your Say: Government Release Draft Legislation on the Ban of Disposable Vapes appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Emmaus attends Parliamentary lobby on ending homelessness As we step towards General Election territory, Emmaus is proud to be working with others across the sector to make sure homelessness is front and centre of the political agenda.... Emmaus UK · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Collects Over 2 Million Drinks Containers in First Month of Operation The post Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Collects Over 2 Million Drinks Containers in First Month of Operation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news News in brief (15/03/24) With news on: CIWM launches ‘Circular Economy Innovators Fund’; WRA welcomes further extension to hazardous RPS; Everflow expands into Wales ahead of new recycling rules; and, Suez to takeover £152m Mid Kent contract from Biffa this month. CIWM launches ‘Circular Economy Innovators Fund’ The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched the ‘Circular Economy … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Atlilium welcomes APC for close-out of government backed EV battery recycling pilot Altilium were pleased to welcome a team from the Advanced Propulsion Centre to our EV Battery Recycling Technology Centre in Devon yesterday, as we closed out our Scale-Up Readiness Validation project for pilot demonstration of our proprietary process to recover critical metals from end-of-life EV batteries. Backed by the APC, the project has seen the [...] Altilium news · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Virgin Media encourages gamers to trade in consoles Virgin Media O2 has unveiled a new initiative aimed at encouraging Brits to trade in their unused gaming consoles for money. With its recent research indicating that “approximately 18 million old consoles” lie unused households across the UK, the company’s ‘power-up’ campaign seeks to encourage consumers to recycle their unwanted devices. Expanding its O2 Recycle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Cumbria launches ‘baa-ttery’ recycling campaign Cumbria has launched a campaign aimed at boosting battery recycling rates in the region. Dubbed the “baa-ttery” campaign, it aims to raise awareness about battery disposal issues and to encourage the recycling of used batteries commonly found in household items such as toys, phones, electronics and vapes. The region has reported that “3.2 million” batteries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news HGVC secures £10m DfE funding to fill ‘driver gap’ The Department for Education (DfE) has committed £50m towards Skills Bootcamps for HGV drivers until February 2026, with £10m already secured. Waste and recycling firms can now access “up to 90% subsidy” to upskill existing employees to become HGV drivers. Working with the government is HGV training specialist, HGVC, which is said to have nearly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news MEPs backs proposal for tougher targets on textile and food waste On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its proposals to increase binding waste reduction targets for food and textiles across the EU. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news ‘Improved’ Foxhill recycling centre officially reopens Foxhill Recycling Centre in Suffolk has reopened following improvements to the facility’s layout, access and capacity. While the official opening took place on 13 March 2024, work on the site commenced in October 2022 and reopened ahead of schedule in December last year. The site, which is run by FCC Environment, was officially opened by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Lyktan unveils ‘fossil fuel free’ pendant made with hemp Swedish lighting maker Ateljé Lyktan has unveiled a pendant luminaire built with bio materials reinforced with hemp fibres. Superdupertube – […] Recolight · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Your chance to influence the future of biomethane! Future Framework for Biomethane – Briefing Note On 29th February, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a much-awaited call for evidence on the Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production. This call for evidence seeks feedback from the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry to develop a new policy mechanism that will support the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news 2023 CCEP Integrated Report - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 15 Mar 2024 Industry news Vacancies - Mick George Mick George Group · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Fashion giant Inditex pressed for better supplier transparency Zara owner Inditex has been urged by investors to disclose its full list of suppliers, aligning with actions taken by rivals such as H&M and Primark, to enhance scrutiny of supply chain risks. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news New fund launched to support “circular economy innovators” The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new fund for circular economy businesses to help them grow through “fully-funded brand communications, marketing and design support”. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Reloop writes to recycling minister over potential DRS delays Reloop’s UK and Ireland director, along with manufacturers, retailers and environmental organisations, has written an open letter to the recycling minister Robbie Moore to urge him to ensure the timely delivery of the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS). In the letter to the minister Reloop and its fellow organisations have urged the government to deliver … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news WRA welcomes extension of RPS 249 The Environment Agency has extended its regulatory position statement (RPS) governing waste wooden fence posts and decking from households, following discussions with the Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA). Wood Recyclers Association · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Everything producers should know about the Italian Plastic Tax Our latest blog breaks down everything producers need to know about Italy’s Plastic Tax. From what is in scope and key exemptions to rates and penalties for non-compliance, Aleeza Rai summarises what the tax means for those affected, helping businesses with a global presence keep abreast of their obligations to ensure compliance and sustainability. Valpak · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Discover how Valpak can assist in measuring cotton consumption with independent assessment! Our Zero Waste to Landfill team just completed their first Better Cotton Initiative audit for JD Sports. They ensured the accuracy of JD Sports cotton consumption data. Bronwynn Harris provides an overview of Valpak's new Better Cotton Audit service. Valpak · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news The SBTi BVCM Guidance Reinforces the Anthesis Approach to Net Zero and Carbon Credit Investment Beyond Value Chain Mitigation, as outlined in SBTi's report ‘Above and Beyond Anthesis Group · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news So just how high quality is ‘High-Quality Recycling’? Jason Galley, Director and Chief Executive, MPMA, asks the question … SO JUST HOW HIGH QUALITY IS ‘HIGH-QUALITY RECYCLING’? Making the case for ‘true-recycling’ The end of last year saw […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Beauparc acquires Fletchers Waste Management Beauparc has announced that it has acquired Fletchers Waste Management, in a drive to “expand its UK footprint and strengthen its presence across the country”. Sheffield-based Fletchers Waste Management has more than four decades of experience and specialises in skip hire and nationwide waste management solutions for domestic and commercial clients across the UK. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Wolverhampton’s in-house EfW workers to strike next week GMB Union has announced Wolverhampton city council’s energy from waste (EfW) site faces disruption, as workers plan to down tools from Wednesday 20 until Friday 22 March. According to the announcement published on the union’s website yesterday (13 March), the strike stems from a disagreement with council management over pay. The announcement from the Union … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2024 Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 17th MARCH 2024 – Restrictions to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre, Jericho Lane, Liverpool There will be restrictions to the access at the Otterspool Recycling Centre during the Liverpool Half Marathon on Sunday 17th March 2024. Access to and from Jericho Lane / Aigburth Road will be restricted between 9.00am - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news News in brief (14/03/2024) With news on: BMRA members raise £42,000 for charity; Global Recycling Foundation issues warning to steel industry; Giant recycling rainbow unveiled by Every Can Counts; and, Cuplotto scheme launched by Co-cre8 and Peasy. BMRA members raise £42,000 for charity The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has thanked its members for raising £41,913.45 for the Alzheimer’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news ‘Green Street’: Newcastle-based SMEs pledge to accelerate their sustainability journeys Dozens of small businesses in Newcastle have pledged to implement changes to their day-to-day processes and interactions with customers to cut their environmental footprint and support a more sustainable regional economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Daren Palmer appointed General Manager at New Life Wood It was a pleasure to welcome Daren Palmer, newly appointed General Manager at our Basildon-based wood recyclers New Life Wood to Brighton. Daren brings with him construction industry experience and of course great enthusiasm for our mission to save timber and change lives. Thank you to Wood Recycling Project Brighton for showing us their [...] Community Wood Recycling · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Meet the light made from a food dish The French outdoor lighting brand Roger Pradier has unveiled a range of wall luminaires made from standard Pyrex bowls and […] Recolight · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news European Parliament backs EPR for textiles The European Parliament has passed the first stage of amendments to the Commission’s Waste Framework Directive, which could see extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles rolled out within 18 months of the package being passed. The Parliament put forward two major amendments, the first was mandating member states to introduce EPR for textiles within 18 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Penzance businessman ordered to pay £54,900 for waste crimes A Penzance businessman has been ordered to pay £54,900 for crimes he was convicted of 12 years ago after he previously had paid only £100 in recompense. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Mar 2024 Industry news Red tape and green growth: the role of regulation in restoring nature and delivering net zero Sir James Bevan, former Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, in his personal capacity reflects on the nature of regulation and the economic and environmental benefits that well-designed regulation can deliver at the launch of the Aldersgate Group’s latest report, The role of regulation in restoring nature and delivering net zero. Aldersgate Group · 14 Mar 2024