Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Veolia secures deal to manage Birmingham recycling and waste until 2034 Veolia has won the contract to run Birmingham’s household recycling and refuse treatment solutions for the next ten years. The deal means the company will operate the energy recovery facility, the city’s household recycling centres (HRCs) and three waste transfer stations. The contract, which started last month and runs until 2034, will see Veolia look... Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Moore says “no options” off the table for dealing with Walleys Quarry Waste and Resource Minister Robbie Moore has said there are “no options that are off the table” for dealing with hydrogen sulphide emissions from Walleys Quarry landfill site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Moree Limited - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon ReLondon · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Jude Allan joins OPRL as interim Managing Director Jude has joined the team to cover Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Margaret will spend up to two years seconded as Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news APEAL Q&A – Reach compliant and in transition to Chrome-VI Passivation, January 2024 The post APEAL Q&A – Reach compliant and in transition to Chrome-VI Passivation, January 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Biffa’s Coventry transfer station saves ‘274 tonnes’ of carbon for the NEC Biffa has announced that it has been able to deliver carbon savings of 274 tonnes to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Group by delivering waste to its new transfer station in Coventry. The 50,000 tonne transfer station which was opened last year sits just three miles from the NEC Arena in Birmingham. It will now … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news What the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024 Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, looks to the year ahead and explains what the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024. When we look back over the past 12 months, it’s likely to go down in history as a year of frustration for the packaging value chain. Delays to expected consultations, disappointing […] Alupro · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Tesco to launch ‘tubeless’ kitchen foil Tesco has announced it has introduced the “country’s first” tubeless kitchen foil, a initiative that it says aims to eliminate the production of 12.5 million cardboard rolls annually. This product will be launched this week nationwide. The supermarket highlights that move is aligned with its commitment to minimising unnecessary packaging and will result in a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news A Guide to Waste Tipping: Everything You Need to Know Navigating the process of waste tipping can be daunting, especially if it's not something you do frequently. In this blog post, we aim to provide you with a clear guide on how to effectively tip your waste. Bywaters · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Agenda, PR Committee, 27 February 2024 The post Agenda, PR Committee, 27 February 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Cumberland council to consult on ‘streamlining’ waste services Cumberland council has launched a waste collection public engagement survey to gain insights into public opinions on “streamlining” its waste services. The survey was launched on 14 February and closes on 15 March and invites local residents to participate in the development of the future of waste management in the Cumberland area. The initiative follows … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Labour criticises Environment Agency over Walleys Quarry odour The Shadow Environment Secretary Labour MP Steve Reed has criticised the Environment Agency and the Conservative Government for a “lack of action” over Walley Quarry landfill site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Boots launches blister pack recycling pilot that rewards customers - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Anton Du Beke to Host Bed Show Gala Dinner Anton Du Beke will swap the ballroom for the Bed Show this autumn as the National Bed Federation (NBF) announces the Strictly Come Dancing star as the host of its gala dinner and awards ceremony on 24 September. Anton will host the 14th Gala Dinner, welcome and entertain the 500 guests, and present the 2024 […] National Bed Federation · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Xampla welcomes former P&G chemist to team as scale-up accelerates CREATOR of plastic-free, natural materials, Xampla, continues to scale-up the commercialisation of its biodegradable Morro materials with new industry hire. Xampla news · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news City Harvest Cooking: Valentine Warner’s Sea Bream Ceviche City Harvest Cooking: Sea Bream Ceviche. Chef, Valentine Warner uses City Harvest food charity surplus to create a range of recipes. City Harvest London · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Competitions - AG Barr A.G. Barr media news · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news OPINION: The financial impact of the ETS on local authorities In this opinion piece, Paul Dumpleton, independent advisor, looks at the impact the ETS scheme may have on local authorities. OPINION: Having been working independently now for over a decade and having been heavily involved in the introduction of packaging legislation in 1998 I have been able to observe across the whole waste sector how … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Compostable Coalition UK unveils successful consumer behaviour trial with compostable packaging REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Disinformation is fuelling Europe’s farming protests This post is by Ariel Brunner, Regional Director at BirdLife Europe and Central Asia. In recent weeks, Europe has been swept by mass demonstrations by farmers. While climate protesters get treated as terrorists, farmers have been allowed to vandalise cities almost undisturbed. The torching of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Tesco launches tubeless kitchen foil to reduce cardboard packaging Tesco is set to launch the “UK’s first ever” tubeless kitchen foil in a move the supermarket said will reduce the need for 12.5 million cardboard rolls to be produced each year. The supermarket said the move, which is part of Tesco’s commitment to cut down on “unnecessary packaging”, will save 330 tonnes of […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Shadow environment secretary hits out at EA for ‘disgusting stench’ at landfill site The shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, has penned an open letter to the secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Barclay, last week to question the government over its actions regarding Walleys Quarry landfill site. This comes after the leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme borough council called for an “independent public inquiry” in October … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Directorship for former apprentice Luke at waste management specialist TJ An apprentice who joined a waste management specialist in the South 12 years ago as a teenager has been promoted to director. Luke Haskell, who started as a marketing and sales assistant and was most recently General Manager, joins the Board as Commercial Director for TJ Waste & Recycling. TJ Group, which also operates bulk... Skip & Waste Magazine · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Coca-Cola partners with Keep Scotland Beautiful to tackle litter Coca-Cola Europacific Partners collaborates with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, Forth Valley College, and local authorities in Scotland on a project to tackle single-use packaging litter. Forth Valley College students and employees have been asked to consider how they can help reduce on-the-go food and drink litter, which Keep Scotland Beautiful said accounts for […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Researchers warn of risks in unsuitable reforestation projects across Africa The University of Liverpool highlighted the alarming scale of unsuitable reforestation efforts across Africa. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news BBC’s Hannah Stitfall to host new Greenpeace podcast on the wonders of the oceans Oceans: Life Under Water is a brand new podcast hosted by wildlife filmmaker, broadcaster and zoologist Hannah Stitfall (BBC Springwatch and Winterwatch, The One Show and BBC Earth) that will take listeners on a voyage to the world beneath the waves. The podcast is produced by Crowd Network in collaboration with Greenpeace UK and each […] Greenpeace UK · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Buckinghamshire firm pledges over £20,000 in enforcement undertakings Hi-Tech Coatings International pledges £20,935.76 to the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust as part of enforcement undertakings after it failed to comply with Producer Responsibility Obligations. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Stockton switching to fortnightly to counter ‘doubling’ EfW gate fees Stockton-on-Tees borough council has unveiled plans to switch from weekly to fortnightly residual waste collections, as part of plans to offset the rising costs of waste disposal. In a report which went before the council’s cabinet on Friday (15 February), councillors approved a raft of changes to waste collections, which will also see a new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Obituary: June Unwin, formerly with the London Borough of Bexley Following the recent passing of June Unwin, the following obituary has been approved by family and shared with letsrecycle.com. It is with much sadness that we share the news of the passing of June Unwin on 9 February 2024 following a short illness. June’s first job was with the GLC Scientific branch and amongst other … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Ferrybridge 1 and 2 energy from waste plants donate £50,000 to new children’s playpark in Brotherton Ferrybridge 1 and 2 energy from waste plants donate £50,000 to refurbish children’s playpark in Brotherton enfinium · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Appoints Pierre Decroix as CEO - SBF France COO chosen as new regional lead - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Shoplight adds to bio-polymer range UK retail lighting specialist Shoplight has added a track mounted spotlight to its bio-polymer product range. The Nort GS is the […] Recolight · 19 Feb 2024 Industry news Archive - environmental-finance.com Environmental Finance · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news Circular Opportunities for E-waste repair and reuse of electrical and electronic equipment in South Africa by Angela Ludek, WasteAid’s Project Officer – Informal Sector Engagement, South Africa About 360,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated each year across South Africa, with the province of Gauteng responsible for approximately 55% of this total. Globally e-waste is growing at a rapid rate with a lot of e-waste shipped to Africa and Asia for […] WasteAid · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news Is salmon aquaculture legislation keeping up with the industry’s expansion? A global perspective New report assesses salmon aquaculture legislation and regulation across major salmon producing nations Fidra · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news The impact of earthquake fatalities over past 500 years Researchers have introduced a new metric called the earthquake fatality load (EQFL) to assess the impact of earthquakes on countries over the past five centuries. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news Charities offered free of charge low energy lighting equipment by industry body A Lighting industry body has set up a system that will allow charities to request free of charge light fittings. […] Recolight · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news UK metals recycling sector set for ‘transformative changes’, BIR says Two UK-based companies on the ferrous division at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has reported that the sector will undergo some “radical changes” in the coming years, which could see domestic demand for material rise. In a ferrous market report published yesterday (15 February), the division’s new president, Shane Mellor of Mellor Metals and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news Compostable Coalition reports consumer behaviour trial success The Compostable Coalition UK has reported a five-fold increase in consumers disposing of their compostable packaging in a food waste bin as part of consumer behaviour trial. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Feb 2024 Industry news Altilium to partner with global electric motorcycle and scooter company Vmoto Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce details of a new partnership with global EV company Vmoto, which will see the two companies collaborating to develop a commercial solution for the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric scooters and motorbikes across the [...] Altilium news · 16 Feb 2024