Recycling news: 2024

Industry news SYNETIQ Sparks the Conversation with Debut Podcast Series ‘Let’s Talk About EV’ SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies, proudly announces the debut of its podcast series, "Let's Talk About EV." As the first of its kind in the vehicle recycling sector, this podcast marks a significant milestone for SYNETIQ as it continues to lead the way in embracing innovation and shaping the future of vehicle recycling. ATF Professional · 10 May 2024 Industry news Veolia, Viridor and SLWP launch ‘Plastic Solution’ campaign Together, Veolia, Viridor, and the South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) have launched the “Plastic Solution” campaign. The campaign targets residents across the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton and the initiative aims to raise awareness to reduce plastic waste. The campaign, unveiled through digital advertising, bus stop and roadside billboards, leaflets and mobile advertising … letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2024 Industry news “Governments must set out incentives”, says City to Sea As the UK prepares for a general election, research by City to Sea has shown that three-quarters of respondents agree that it should be a government priority to tackle plastic pollution. Done in collaboration with market research team Obsurvant, City to Sea asked 2,037 UK-based respondents about their awareness and attitudes, as well as reuse … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2024 Industry news Greggs opens 2,500th shop - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 10 May 2024 Industry news Man fined £850 for operating illegal waste site The Environment Agency has announced that following an investigation from the body, a man from Shotton Colliery has been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site. Mr Lawrence Crossling was sentenced at Durham crown court on 8 May following a hearing where he pleaded guilty to the charge of operating an illegal waste site and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2024 Industry news Mixed reactions to Defra’s Simpler Recycling announcement There have been mixed reactions to the UK government’s Simpler Recycling announcement with CWIM describing it as “very disappointing” and SUEZ saying it feels like a “backward step”. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 May 2024 Industry news New report finds extremely high levels of toxic chemicals in highway discharges - CIWEM - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 10 May 2024 Industry news Weaken post-Brexit rules on pesticides in drinking water, farming lobby told minister The post Weaken post-Brexit rules on pesticides in drinking water, farming lobby told minister appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 May 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital acquires Linwood transfer station to process feedstock for Scotland anaerobic digestion sites MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Bio Capital acquires Linwood transfer station to process feedstock for Scotland anaerobic digestion sites 9th May 2024 – Glasgow, Scotland: Bio Capital Group, the UK’s leading commercial energy from food waste producer, has added a fourth asset to its portfolio in Scotland. The newly acquired Linwood food waste transfer station will… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 May 2024 Industry news The ‘surreal’ art of worm charming – and why we’re all being urged to try it Worm charming might sound like an eccentric pastime, but scientists want everyone to have a go in the name of soil health Positive News · 10 May 2024 Industry news Altilium announces technological advancements in recycling of LFP and NMC batteries Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced details of the latest advances in its innovative EcoCathode™ hydrometallurgical recycling technology, with breakthroughs in the recovery of lithium from new battery chemistries and the production of cathode active materials (CAM) from a mixed feed of lithium scrap. [...] Altilium news · 10 May 2024 Industry news Retailer in LED-for-LED spotlight upgrade A shoe retailer has upgraded its failing LED spotlights to the latest generation LEDs rather than replace them. Scottish chain […] Recolight · 10 May 2024 Industry news Shed Beer UK Men's Sheds Association · 10 May 2024 Industry news UK Battery Fires Surge 71% to 1,200, Urging Recycling Push - Material Focus Material Focus · 10 May 2024 Industry news Iceland named best supermarket to work for in UK - Iceland Iceland Foods corporate news · 10 May 2024 Industry news What went right this week: a green energy ‘turning point’, plus more The world passed a green energy ‘pivot point’, a child had her hearing restored, and a manifesto for positive change launched, plus more Positive News · 10 May 2024 Industry news Are you ready for simpler recycling? Bristol’s already doing it! The post Are you ready for simpler recycling? Bristol’s already doing it! appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 9 May 2024 Industry news Living Land 2024 Countrystyle Recycling was thrilled to attend Living Land 2024! This event offers primary school children across Kent the chance to […] Countrystyle Recycling · 9 May 2024 Industry news News in brief (09/05/24) With news on: EMR Jersey donates £4,000 to reusable nappy company; Heidelberg Materials acquires Mick George; SSI Schaefer Plastics release new bins; and, Sweeptech acquires Go Plant. EMR Jersey donates £4000 to reusable nappy company EMR Jersey, part of EMR Metals, has announced it has donated £4,000 to Carry in Cloth, a local company which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024 Industry news Could weather events like snow be the real cause of Earthquakes? What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 May 2024 Industry news CIWM responds to UK Government's Simpler Recycling policy update - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 9 May 2024 Industry news REA welcomes the publication of further details on ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 May 2024 Industry news More than a sponsor: Keenan Recycling cheers Ricky’s journey Keenan Recycling is proud to announce we’re continuing our sponsorship of Scotland’s rising motocross star, Ricky Barrack. This 11-year-old rider has been tearing up the track for years, but a recent injury put him on the sidelines for a frustrating 4 months. Now, Ricky’s back on his bike and hungrier than ever to conquer the […] Keenan Recycling · 9 May 2024 Industry news Industry reacts to Simpler Recycling update Following today’s announcement from environmental minister Robbie Moore on changes regarding Simpler Recycling, the industry have had their say. Environmental Services Association has said that the announcement should be viewed as the minimum baseline requirement and kerbside recycling services “must meet the right levels of separation and recycling required” by the EPR regime. Head of … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024 Industry news Bio Capital Group acquires Linwood transfer station Bio Capital Group, a commercial energy from food waste producer, has announced it has acquired Linwood food waste transfer station. This acquisition is the fourth addition to its portfolio in Scotland and Bio Capital Group have highlighted that it will “improve its ability to process feedstock for its regional anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. The site, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024 Industry news ‘75% support UK-wide DRS’, Tomra Collections says Tomra Collections, a reverse vending company, has conducted a poll in collaboration with the Diffley Partnership and Survation that revealed that 75% of those surveyed support a UK wide deposit return scheme (DRS). The Department of environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has delayed the scheme until October 2027. According to Defra, consumers in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024 Industry news The climate evidence Shell doesn’t want you to see The oil giant is suing Greenpeace for a peaceful protest. Now they’re trying to stop us exposing their role in the climate crisis. Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2024 Industry news Simplified recycling bin collections planned for homes and businesses The UK Government has kick-started the process for introducing unified and simplified recycling rules for homes, businesses and public sector bodies in England, after first promising changes more than five years ago. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 May 2024 Industry news Simpler Recycling: Defra sets cap on residual waste collections The UK government has announced local authorities should provide at least a fortnightly collection for residual waste alongside a weekly food waste collection as part of Simpler Recycling. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 May 2024 Industry news Movement Power - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 9 May 2024 Industry news Why the UK must stop selling weapons to Israel There’s a real risk that British-made weapons are being used to commit war crimes in Gaza. The government should enforce its own laws and stop weapons exports to Israel. Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2024 Industry news Why are we throwing £1 billion worth of precious metals in the bin? This post is by Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus. Despite often being labelled as the UK’s fastest growing waste stream, unwanted electricals aren’t waste. That broken TV in your attic? Those old headphones you’re about to bin? That flimsy charger that stopped working […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 May 2024 Industry news Defra says simpler bin collections will “reduce confusion” Recycling minister Robbie Moore has announced today (9 May) what he says is a ‘common-sense approach” to recycling, which will make bin day “simpler”, in a bid to boost recycling rates nationwide. New simpler recycling collections will see the same materials collected from homes, workplaces and schools, ending what Moore said is a “confusing patchwork” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024 Industry news Simpler Recycling must not lead to poor quality material The Recycling Association has said local authorities must ensure they maintain or improve quality as a result of Simpler Recycling. With the Government confirming that Simpler Recycling will be rolled out in England for households from 31 March 2026, The Recycling Association has also welcomed that this policy now seems to be moving forwards. The… The Recycling Association · 9 May 2024 Industry news Currys Selects Accenture and Microsoft to Accelerate Adoption of Generative AI - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 9 May 2024 Industry news ESA welcomes flexibility for councils under “Simpler Recycling” The ESA has today responded to Defra’s plans for the implementation of simpler recycling by welcoming continued flexibility for councils in the way they collect recycling and waste at the kerbside, but warned that services must still be efficient and effective as required by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reforms. ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 May 2024 Industry news Stoane Lighting wins King’s Award for sustainability Edinburgh-based luminaire manufacturer Stoane Lighting has won two King’s Awards for Enterprise, one for its sustainable development and one for […] Recolight · 9 May 2024 Industry news Eating more meat and dairy alternatives is the route to self sufficiency in Europe Innovation is fundamentally changing the choices countries have to reduce food imports. Densely populated countries like Singapore have been entirely reliant on other countries to produce their food. In 2019, Singapore announced a target to produce 30 per cent of its own food by 2030. […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 8 May 2024 Industry news DS Smith invests €6M in production machinery for “La Chevrolière” - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 8 May 2024 Industry news FEAD calls for a Circular Material Use Act The Federation of European Waste Management and Environmental Services (FEAD) has released its manifesto today (8 May), advocating for a Circular Material Use Act (CMUA) as part of a European Industrial Deal. This legislation aims to change the way materials are consumed, disposed and reused across Europe. The CMUA proposes two legally binding clauses: Circular … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2024