Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Two men plead guilty to fly tipping offences in Solihull Two men have been sentenced at Leamington Spa magistrates court, after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. On 10 May, Mr Ionut Bancunlea pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste without a permit and was also given a community order with a 12-month 150-unpaid work requirement and 10 days of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2024 Industry news Field notes: insights from PAN Ethiopia For over a decade our incredible charity project partners PAN Ethiopia and PAN UK have been working hard to empower... TRAID · 14 May 2024 Industry news Circular Lighting Live 24: Programme unveiled An instant success on its debut in 2022, Circular Lighting Live has become the defining gathering of the supply chain […] Recolight · 14 May 2024 Industry news Altilium to open battery recycling facility in Teesside UK-based Altilium has announced the latest advancements in its EcoCathode hydrometallurgical recycling technology, which focus on the recovery of lithium from new battery chemistries and the production of advanced cathode active materials (CAM). Said to be the only UK company recycling and upcycling old EV batteries to high nickel p-CAM and CAM for direct reuse … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2024 Industry news The Mexican honey co-op finding sweet success in a volatile sector The honey industry isn’t all buzzing bees and rolling hills. Here’s how one co-op is rising above the challenges Positive News · 14 May 2024 Industry news Ghanaian Used Clothing Dealers Association report Textile Recycling Association backs key recommendations made by Ghanaian used clothing industry. Following today’s publication by the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) – “An Evaluation of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of the Second-Hand Clothes Trade in Ghana”, the Textile Recycling Association is backing their call for policy makers in the global north to [...] Read… Textile Recycling Association · 14 May 2024 Industry news SEND TRANSPORT TOOLKIT - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 14 May 2024 Industry news ALDI’S WAGYU BEEF SUPPLIER RECEIVES KING’S AWARD FOR INNOVATION Aldi’s wagyu beef supplier has received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category for 2024. Warrendale Wagyu, a Yorkshire-based, family-owned business, was established in 2017 and has been supplying Aldi since 2020, with the partnership growing considerably over the past four years. Recognised for its customer-led approach and quality breed of cattle, Warrendale […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 May 2024 Industry news FOMO on green investment: what businesses need from the next government Ben Pummell, Strategic Communications Manager at the Aldersgate Group, reflects on recent events at the Aldersgate Group and why UK businesses need policy certainty to drive investment in net zero and nature. Aldersgate Group · 14 May 2024 Industry news Shadow Minister visits Emmaus Bristol Labour’s Shadow Minster for Climate Change, Kerry McCarthy MP, has visited Emmaus Bristol to meet companions and tour the site. The event provided an opportunity to demonstrate Emmaus’s impact and... Emmaus UK · 14 May 2024 Industry news New Earth Solutions fined 200K after worker suffers burns The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it has fined a waste management company £200,000 and ordered it to pay £12,466.60 in costs, after a worker suffered burns to his face and body. The case was heard at Lincoln magistrates court on 10 May 2024. The court heard the worker was contracted by New … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2024 Industry news Currys FY 2023/24 Trading Update - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 14 May 2024 Industry news Canada’s wildfires: British Columbia faces threat as a wildfire approaches Fort Nelson Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is under severe threat from the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 May 2024 Industry news BIR report shows skill shortage in EU The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has released its BIR World Mirror on Plastics report, which shows “severe” shortages of qualified personnel in the plastics recycling industry in Europe. Although the market for recycled plastics in Europe is said to have improved since the beginning of the year, it’s only slight. The report, compiled by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2024 Industry news Durham man sentenced for illegal waste site and burning waste A man has been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site and burning waste on the land, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 May 2024 Industry news Nothing is wasted! Recycled aggregates volumes hit record high - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 14 May 2024 Industry news ESA and EA re-launch Waste Industry Placement Scheme The Environment Agency and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) have today (Wednesday 15 May) re-launched the Waste Industry Placement Scheme to support the sharing of knowledge between the regulator and industry. ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 14 May 2024 Industry news How to support your mental health during a crisis, according to you We asked Positive News readers what advice they had for coping during difficult times. This is what you said Positive News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Downstream 24 - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 13 May 2024 Industry news News in brief (13/05/2024) With news on: Andritz starts up complete fridge recycling plant for Derichebourg Spain; Recycling companies receive King’s Award; Taylor secures Scottish council contracts; and, Gavin Griffiths appoints joint managing director. Andritz starts up complete fridge recycling plant for Derichebourg Spain Andritz, has announced it has completed a fridge recycling plant for the Derichebourg España fac… letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Material Focus reports 71% increase in battery fires since 2022 According to Material Focus, battery fires in bin lorries and at waste sites in the UK have reached an “all-time high” with over 1,200 reported in the last year. This an increase of 71% from 700 in 2022. A survey of local authorities across the UK has also found that 94% have stated that fires … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Great Bristol Spring Clean results 2024 The post Great Bristol Spring Clean results 2024 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 13 May 2024 Industry news 10 unique mental health projects helping people in the UK From hip-hop to veg patches, these projects use novel strategies to support people through mental health challenges Positive News · 13 May 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics is bringing the Anaerobic Digestion workshop home to Scotland! MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics is bringing the Anaerobic Digestion workshop home to Scotland! Join Carbogenics at our workshop on June 17th 2024 at 9:30am to learn more about the basics of anaerobic digestion (AD). REGISTER NOW! After the successful delivery of their Lincolnshire based workshops, Carbogenics, known for its pioneering work in the Anaerobic… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 May 2024 Industry news Wales food waste regulations: Free toolkit and Above & Beyond event with Grant Keenan Attention Welsh businesses! Are you feeling a little lost in the world of the new food waste legislation? Don’t worry, Keenan Recycling is here to help. We’ve teamed up with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) to create a brand-new toolkit that’s your one-stop shop for understanding and navigating the recently implemented regulations. This free toolkit […] Keenan Recycling · 13 May 2024 Industry news Abu Dhabi first to target light spill Abu Dhabi has become one of the first cities in the Middle East to target light spill with pro-active management […] Recolight · 13 May 2024 Industry news How TM66 and 65 is kick-starting our journey to cut carbon The construction sector is increasingly focused on the issue of embodied carbon and circularity in manufacture. The lighting sector […] Recolight · 13 May 2024 Industry news Ceiling lighting system is made from recycled material Intra Lighting has unveiled a ceiling lighting and acoustic system which is based on acoustic panels, 60 per cent of […] Recolight · 13 May 2024 Industry news UK said to be fourth highest private investor in plastic circularity According to the Circulate Initiative, the UK is the fourth highest private capital investor in plastic circularity, investing $18.4 billion (£14.7 billion) in the period 2018-2023. The Circulate Initiative is a non-profit organisation that aims to solve the ocean plastic pollution issue in emerging markets. It has launched a series of country factsheets highlighting the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Recycled steel prices faced with ‘challenging supply conditions’, BIR says The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has reported that in its Ferrous Mirror publication that “challenging supply conditions for many recyclers are not reflected in prices for recycled steel”. The United Kingdom highlighted that exports from the country have “become even more important” because of domestic demand, which has been described as “dismal”. The UK has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Council warns against social media waste removals following beach dump North Ayrshire council has warned residents in the area not to use unlicensed waste removal services, after a local resident was reportedly scammed. The council has said any residents who do pay unlicensed services “can unwittingly be funding criminal activity” and has encouraged people to follow guidelines set out by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2024 Industry news Careers in Information & Technology - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 13 May 2024 Industry news The Big Plastic Count: UK Households Throw Away an Estimated 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Weekly The post The Big Plastic Count: UK Households Throw Away an Estimated 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Weekly appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 13 May 2024 Industry news 3 Actionable Steps to Better Manage EPR in Your Organisation The post 3 Actionable Steps to Better Manage EPR in Your Organisation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 13 May 2024 Industry news Get to Know: The Mental Health First Aiders at Bywaters With 51% of long-term sick leave being due to stress, depression, or anxiety, we need to do everything we can to ensure our staff’s wellbeing. For Mental Health Awareness Week, we interview Virginia Anderson, one of our Mental Health First Aiders, to learn more about her role. Bywaters · 13 May 2024 Industry news Around 75% of Brits want government to prioritise plastic pollution Around 75% of people in the UK think it should be a government priority to tackle plastic pollution, according to research by City to Sea. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 May 2024 Industry news Over 1,200 battery fires in bin lorries and waste sites last year There were over 1,200 battery fires in bin lorries and waste sites in the UK in 2023, an increase of 71% from 700 in 2022, according to research by Material Focus. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 May 2024 Industry news RecycleID Waste Tracking Technology - First Mile First Mile · 11 May 2024 Industry news Flintshire council warns vehicle provider shutdown poses potential disruption Frontline services in Flintshire could be disrupted, following the local authority’s vehicle provider going into administration. Flintshire council have outsourced the supply and maintenance of its fleet of over 400 vehicles to Essential Fleet Services since 2016. It has now come to light that Go Plant Fleet Services, as it’s now known, has gone into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2024 Industry news SEP reveals ‘54%’ of Surrey waste is turned into new products A recent report from the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) has revealed that 54% of waste in the area was repurposed into new products, surpassing the national average of 41.7%. The report, which is for 2022-2023, shows that Surrey households have decreased their waste output by an average of 5.3%. Additionally, the proportion of waste destined … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2024