Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Ocean creatures showcased on giant screens as free immersive film experience opens in London Cinesite & Roland Lane partner on short film Forsaken, supported by Greenpeace, Frameless, Outernet & Arts Council England Greenpeace UK · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Report: Circular economy could cut 75% of embodied emissions for built environment Reusing components, recycling materials and boosting material efficiency will be crucial to the building sector’s net-zero transition, a new report endorsed by the World Economic Forum reveals. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Timmins Waste issues court-ordered statement following corporate manslaughter conviction Timmins Waste Services Ltd has issued a court-ordered statement in relation to its conviction for corporate manslaughter in December 2023. The company was convicted last month in relation to the death of its employee, David Willis, at Timmins Waste Services in Wolverhampton (see letsrecycle.com story). Brian Timmins, 54, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years while Timmins Waste … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Defra appoints OPRL’s Managing Director as new Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator We're proud to announce that Margaret Bates, Managing Director at OPRL, will be serving as Defra's new Head of Scheme Administrator to establish the new pEPR scheme. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Ocean temperatures drive hottest year on record Scientists from China, the USA, New Zealand, Italy, and France have together analysed annual temperature trends in the Earth's ocean, revealing an alarming escalation of its rage. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Powerlift performance from Börger’s super strong mobile separator MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Powerlift performance from Börger’s super strong mobile separator Börger’s BioSelect, which is designed for the easy and highly effective separation of slurry at farms and biogas/AD plants, is now available as a tailored mobile unit. Suitable for a car or truck trailer, the new Powerlift Separator can be built (capacities between… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Concern that kerbside WEEE collections could hit charity retailers The Charity Retail Association (CRA) is considering whether the government’s proposals to provide a free kerbside collection of waste electricals from 2026 could impact charity shops. And, the CRA has highlighted “a real opportunity to secure change”, as the government is considering plans for producers to fund the collection of electricals deemed unsaleable from charity … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Assessing Climate Impact: Reusable Systems Vs Single-use Takeaway Packaging - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news South Africa introduces minimum performance for lamps The South African government has effectively banned traditional lighting technologies by introducing minimum efficacy performance standards (MEPS). It has ruled […] Recolight · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Ledvance launches lamps with recycled plastics Ledvance has introduced a range of lamps and luminaires with at least 40 per cent recycled plastics. The all-new Natureloop […] Recolight · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Esken Renewables sale completed Esken Renewables has been sold to sustainable infrastructure fund Pioneer Balmoral UK, its parent company Esken confirmed last month (1 December 2023). Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news News in brief (11/01/2024) With news on: Andusia secures Renewi RDF contract; Exeter city council thanks staff and residents for recycling efforts; South Tyneside increases recycling centre slots; And, Portsmouth issues warning about dangers of batteries. Andusia secures Renewi RDF contract Andusia has expanded its collaboration with Renewi by finalising a fresh supply agreement for refuse-derived fuel (RDF). Beginning …… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Metal recycling firm calls for stronger battery recycling targets S. Norton Group is a leading global exporter of responsible recycling. The company is urging the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to set stronger battery recycling targets to ensure the safety of workers and communities in the recycling sector. Defra plans to consult on the waste batteries and accumulators regulations and create... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Home of Wallace and Gromit to host sustainable lighting event The home of British stop-motion stars Wallace and Gromit is to host an event focused on sustainability in lighting. Aardman […] Recolight · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Impacts of Leakage from Refrigerants in Heat Pumps - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Chemical Recycling: State of Play - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Study to Support the Development of Measures to Combat a Range of Marine Litter Sources - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Cutting Lithium-ion Battery Fires in the Waste Industry - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 11 Jan 2024 Industry news Have your say: Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Reforms The post Have your say: Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Reforms appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news The 50 States of Recycling: A State-by-State Assessment of Containers and Packaging Recycling Rates - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news BMH Technology appoints Brightgreen Recycling as agent for UK and Ireland Recycling equipment distributor, Brightgreen Recycling, has been appointed as the UK and Ireland agent for Finnish technology manufacturer, BMH Technology. Wood Recyclers Association · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Driving a Circular Economy for Textiles through EPR - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news New data reveals huge gap between UK Council’s provision for recycling mattresses – new website launched to help consumers boost recycling rates The worrying results of a new survey undertaken through Freedom of Information Act requests to every one of the UK’s 385 waste authorities in the UK, has highlighted a gulf between the best and worst performers in recycling bulky waste such as mattresses, and prompted the launch of a new website to aid consumers keen […] National Bed Federation · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Textile recyclers next to report disruption due to Red Sea attacks Textile Recyclers have sounded the alarm on the escalating challenges faced by the industry due to the recent disruption to shipping routes in the Red Sea region. This follows fears from paper recyclers earlier this week (see letsrecycle.com story). The Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in recent weeks have prompted numerous firms to reroute their ships … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news PET Market in Europe: State of Play 2022 - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news AB 1305: California Introduces New Disclosure Requirements AB 1305 is intended to support the goal of strengthening the integrity of voluntary carbon offsetting and climate goal-related claims. Anthesis Group · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news City Harvest Wrapped 2023 It's that time: City Harvest #Wrapped! where we recap our 2023 achievments thanks to the help of our community & supporters. City Harvest London · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge - FareShare The Felix Project · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Consultation on the UK WEEE Regulations is live The long-awaited consultation on the UK’s “Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013” has been published by Defra. Der Beitrag Consultation on the UK WEEE Regulations is live erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Enva continues expansion into WEEE market with fresh acquisition Enva has continued its expansion into the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling market with the acquisition of Paisley-based WEEE Solutions Ltd. WEEE Solutions specialises in the disposal of WEEE and works with a string of councils in Scotland, the company says, including Renfrewshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Argyll & Bute and Aberdeenshire councils. WEEE … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news GMCA to test market for building of new organics treatment capacity A report to go before the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) next week has outlined plans to run a market testing exercise for the build of two new organics treatment facilities from 2029. In the report, the authority explained that based on the consultation response on Simpler Recycling, “the continuation of mixed garden and food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news AUGEAN UPGRADES FLEET WITH NEW VOLVO TRUCKS Augean in the South are excited to announce the addition of four new Volvo trucks to our fleet, further cementing our commitment to providing top-tier service to customers across the region. These state-of-the-art trucks will allow us to take on new opportunities and continue delivering the quality solutions our clients know and trust from Augean. […] Augean · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news Top 10: Sustainable Transport and Logistics Companies - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 10 Jan 2024 Industry news RRC Booking System Terms and Conditions - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news REA warmly welcomes Government proposals to enable investment in long duration electricity storage REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news Agricultural Transition Plan 2024 Update Published On 5 January 2024, Defra published its Agricultural Transition Plan update 2024, which can be found here. As stated by Rt Hon Steve Barclay, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, this update “[sets] out the biggest upgrade to farming schemes since the UK has had the freedom to design [its]… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news M&S to expand popular homecare refill scheme to 25 stores Marks & Spencer (M&S) is adding its range of homecare products in refillable and reusable packaging to 19 additional stores across the UK, following successful trials at six locations. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news Why it’s time for Procurement to move away from a linear model The post Why it’s time for Procurement to move away from a linear model appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news Support Services: a resource for City Harvest Volunteers Support Services: a resource for City Harvest Volunteers. This blog contains links to organisations that provide support for different areas. City Harvest London · 9 Jan 2024 Industry news LATCOs post mixed financial results for 2022/23 SPECIAL REPORT: The ending of the 2023 calendar year saw a string of local authority owned trading companies with responsibility for waste and recycling post their financial results. Hayley Guest explores. Some of the LATCOs that have posted their results within the last month include Liverpool Streetscene Services, Cheshire West Recycling, Cumbria Waste Management as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2024