Recycling news: 2024

Industry news How a viral video made turtles the face of the ocean plastic crisis A video of a turtle with a straw up its nose changed attitudes to plastic pollution around the world. But we must do more, says marine biologist Vanessa Bézy New Scientist — Environment · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news RWM Expo: BBC, Defra, Jonathon Porritt, Chris Packham CBE join line up Naturalist and television presenter, Chris Packham CBE, and BBC Plant Earth III Producer, Mike Gunton, are set to headline this year’s Resource & Waste Management conference agenda alongside other senior leaders from Defra, the Environment Agency, the Environmental Services Association. As the industry navigates unprecedented challenges and complex regulatory landscapes, RWM Expo aims to conven… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Telford company makes £66,000 contribution to wildlife trust Rosewood Pet Products has made a financial contribution of £66,149.57 to a local charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide Understanding and tracking your carbon footprint may seem complex, but there are many tools available to help simplify the process. This carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide will help you understand your environmental footprint and make your future more sustainable. Bywaters · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Reconomy establishes Change and Transformation function International circular economy specialist Reconomy has today (28 August 2024) launched its new “Change and Transformation” function. It will focus on three areas: Overseeing the delivery of transformation projects across the organisation. Development of an enhanced framework for integrating acquisitions. Delivering an operating structure to standardise technologies, platforms and processes acro… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Data deficiency and financing gaps: What are the key barriers to global sustainable water management? New research from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Water has revealed that half of the world's countries have degraded freshwater systems as global water management efforts remain significantly off-track. Here, edie summarises the key highlights. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (product information from Carbogenics) – Boosting Your Anaerobic Digester’s Performance with Additives & Supplements MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (product information from Carbogenics) – Boosting Your Anaerobic Digester’s Performance with Additives & Supplements Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a process that converts organic waste into valuable biogas and digestate. But this process often needs a little help to run smoothly – that’s where additives and supplements come in! These little helpers can… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Lithium-ion batteries don’t have to put the brakes on our journey to net-zero The electric vehicle (EV) revolution promises a cleaner future for transport and a healthier planet for all. But it’s not without its challenges. One prominent hurdle to overcome is what to do with the lithium-ion batteries found in EVs once they reach the end of their intended lives. ATF Professional · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Fire safety risk assessment: small and medium places of assembly Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for small and medium places of assembly. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Landia case study) – Enhanced mixing and true back-up as AD plant makes important new upgrade MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Enhanced mixing and true back-up as AD plant makes important new upgrade New to the AD/Biogas industry, Ross Mingotti could have been forgiven for walking away from a plant that had already had major mixing issues in its final storage tank. Within two months of him joining the business in December 2021,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v VB and another (UC): [2024] UKUT 212 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ward on 17 July 2024. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Global In it for the long haul: The promise of a Commissioner for Future Generations When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her political guidelines in July, she pledged to appoint a Commissioner that would ensure “decisions taken today do not harm future generations.” But what would a Commissioner for Future Generations do? The Future Generations Initiative has several ideas which it recently set out in a Mission Letter for the role. Ruby Silk report… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Touch Wood EMERGE’s Oasis Garden The team at Touch Wood Emerge in Manchester have been working with Willmott Dixon to build an amazing space for the Dementia patients and staff at Rochdale infirmary, all made from wood rescued from around Greater Manchester. The ‘Oasis Garden’ has space for patients and their families, with a designated area for staff wellbeing. [...] Community Wood Recycling · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Ikea to trial digital marketplace for second-hand furniture Ikea’s biggest retail arm has launched a digital second-hand marketplace for customers to buy and sell preowned furniture. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Unison expresses concern for Welsh refuse workers In an open letter released yesterday (27 August 2024), the Carmarthenshire County Unison Branch Committee has expressed concerns for local Welsh refuse workers after the release of a new waste strategy and warns that industrial action might be inbound if its concerns are not addressed. The Carmarthenshire Waste Strategy-Blueprint – presented to the council on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government MCERTS for stack emissions monitoring equipment at industrial installations This guidance describes the certification process for continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), transportable CEMS (T-CEMS) and dust arrestment plant monitors. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Global Member Blog: Can engineered landfills be part of the global climate and energy transition? ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Is ultra cheap green hydrogen on the horizon? Hydrogen produced by splitting water with renewable energy is too expensive to take off, but a start-up hopes to bring down the cost with new electrolysers New Scientist — Environment · 28 Aug 2024 Council news Cemetery - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Singapore approves 16 types of insects as food for humans, amid the sector’s growing buzz Singapore has just greenlit 16 types of insects to eat as foods. Curiosity seems to be nibbling away at the ‘yuck factor’ response Positive News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Altilium Completes Engineering Study for UK’s Largest Black Mass Recycling Plant Altilium completes engineering study for its commercial-scale black mass recycling plant, set to be the largest in the UK and possibly European region, processing a mixed feedstock including LCO consumer scrap, LFP and NMC old batteries and production scrap for an output of 40,000 MT of black mass per year. The Battery Recycling Station (BRS) [...] Altilium news · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government ECSH32935 - Tactical and Information Packages (TIPS) GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Mr Z Lo v Greater London Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association: 3200282/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news ROAR B2B acquires WWEM and AQE Events and media group ROAR B2B has recently announced the completed acquisition of the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) exhibition and the Air Quality and Emission (AQE) exhibition. The exhibitions were formerly owned by ILM Exhibitions. The events will be staged at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 9 and 10 October … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news SUEZ to manage Luton waste facilities and drive-up recycling rates Luton Council has awarded a new contract to SUEZ recycling and recovery UK to manage its waste treatment facilities and drive-up recycling rates in the borough. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Bath recycling hub planned for Locksbrook Rd Bath and North East Somerset council have submitted a formal planning application for a new waste and recycling hub in Bath. The hub will provide collection facilities for residual household waste and recyclables, scrap metal, large electrical items such as washing machines and dishwashers, cardboard, garden waste, bulky waste and soft furnishings. The proposal is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news £30 million for research to tackle UK nuclear decommissioning challenges The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has committed £30 million in new contracts aimed at advancing research and innovation in nuclear decommissioning. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Research - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Routes To Market - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Audience - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Marketing Services - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Fires from improper disposal averaging one fire per day – Veolia UK resource management company, Veolia, has launched a national campaign to address a critical issue: the rise of preventable fires caused by improper disposal of hazardous waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Baby Walker, W1121UR2 (2408-0023) Product Safety Report for Baby Walker presenting a high risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Powerday renews partnership with Enfield Town FC The post Powerday renews partnership with Enfield Town FC appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Mr RM Green and Ms A Palmer v Loughborough Schools Foundation: 2601673/2021 and 2601668/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Aldi launches Specialbuy Spa Day to celebrate kids going back to school – and it’ll only cost you a story Aldi has launched the UK’s most affordable spa day after two thirds of parents revealed they find the school holidays stressful and struggle to find time for themselves. The discounter’s latest Specialbuy can be obtained for just a tale from the school holidays. Research of over 1,000 parents found half (49%) look forward to kids […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Grundon achieves accreditation for workplace culture The post Grundon achieves accreditation for workplace culture appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 28 Aug 2024 Policy & government Walking and cycling statistics: background information Background quality and technical information for walking and cycling statistics in England. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Top tips for making Repair Cafe events more inclusive At Repair Cafes, we’re all about reducing landfill, saving people money, sharing skills and building a strong community. Making sure our Repair Cafes are welcoming and accessible to everyone is important too. Whether you’re a volunteer, organiser or a visitor, here’s a friendly guide to help us all create a more inclusive space. Creating ... Repair Cafe Wales · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news England’s food waste crisis: A call to action for Local Authorities The UK is facing a looming food waste crisis, and local authorities across England must take urgent action to avoid the consequences. With new regulations set to come into effect in March 2025 for commercial food waste collections, councils are under increasing pressure to implement effective food waste collection and recycling programmes. The growing challenge […] Keenan Recycling · 27 Aug 2024