Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Sustainability - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ Mechanical Vehicle Technicians Achieve Success in HEVRA training SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling companies, is proud to announce that its mechanical vehicle technicians have successfully completed their HEVRA (Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance) training. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise, each technician achieved a completion rate of 97% or above. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Crematorium partners with Sheep Sanctuary to recycle agricultural waste Lelley Fields Crematorium, operated by East Riding of Yorkshire council, has partnered with local animal charity Sheep Sanctuary to reduce agricultural waste. The facility contains open spaces, ponds and wildflower meadows that need ongoing maintenance. Lelley Fields has donated the upcoming harvest of hay from its meadows to the Sheep Sanctuary in Thorngumbald. The charity … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Wood recycling firm fined after company director killed A wood recycling company has been fined £22,500 and agreed to pay costs of £44,000 after its director Thomas Brooke was killed in a collision with a JCB wheel loader. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Environment Agency warns landowners about waste crime The Environment Agency (EA) has today (21 August 2024) warned property and landowners to be vigilant and secure their premises as waste crime continues to rise. The EA has said that networks of organised criminal gangs operating across the country are targeting privately owned property and land, particularly in rural locations, to dump rubbish collected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Wood recycler pays £66k+ after ‘preventable tragedy’ Wood recycling company John Brooke (Timber Treatments) in Nottingham has been fined following the death of an employee who was struck by a JCB wheel loader. On 29 April in 2019, Thomas Brooke was reportedly crossing the yard when a JCB wheel loader with its bucket raised moved forward and collided with him. Brooke was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news University of Manchester urges prioritising woodland creation The report, written by Dr Matthew Dennis, senior lecturer in Geographical Information Science, highlights that policymakers should “prioritise woodland creation protocols aimed at nature recovery and tailored to the context of restoration rather than simply based on opportunistic land acquisition.” Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news How can you Make your Hotel More Sustainable Discover actionable strategies for making your hotel more sustainable. From energy efficiency and waste reduction to engaging guests in green initiatives, this guide offers practical tips to enhance your hotel’s environmental impact and attract eco-conscious travellers Bywaters · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news US firm unveils sustainable luminaire made from wood American lighting manufacturer Lightly has followed up its acclaimed Butterfly luminaire with another ultra carbon conscious light, the Glow Direct. […] Recolight · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Homelessness charity trials new in-store textile recycling scheme Crisis is collaborating with the UK Fashion and Textile Association to trial a new in-store recycling scheme to reduce textile waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Aug 2024 Policy & government Environment Agency urges property and landowners to be vigilant in stopping waste criminals Environment Agency warns property and landowners to secure premises against criminals who dump illegally collected waste GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Why protecting the ocean is a key priority for the EU Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General at DG MARE, European Commission, explains why protecting the ocean is a crucial priority for the European Union. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Vehicle Recyclers’ Association (VRA) releases report – ‘Carbon Emission Savings From Green Reclaimed Vehicle Parts The Vehicle Recyclers' Association (VRA) recently published a report - The VRA Certification - ‘Carbon Emission Savings From Green Reclaimed Vehicle Parts’, that underscores the potential of reclaimed vehicle parts to meaningfully contribute to carbon emission savings. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI OFFERS SHOPPERS CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF £5,000 BY VOTING FOR ‘FAN FAVOURITE’ PRODUCTS Aldi is calling on shoppers to help uncover the nation’s top products in its new ‘Fan Favourite’ survey, with £5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. From today (21st August) customers can vote for their favourite Aldi items across ten categories, including ‘Lunch’, ‘Fakeaway’, ‘Top Tipple’ and ‘Health & Beauty’ as well as ‘Social Media Star’, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: Older wind turbines occupy prime locations – it’s time to incentivise repowering EMR is urging the government to incentivise the ‘repowering’ of older wind turbines to help meet its renewable energy targets. One of the first acts of the new UK administration has been to introduce an onshore wind target of 30GW by 2030, firmly positioning this technology as a cornerstone of its efforts to further decarbonise … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Council news Tenant alterations - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Great Yarmouth Council · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news It is time for the government to waterproof economic growth This post is by Nik Perepelov, head of sustainable development, Water UK The new government is wasting no time in progressing its ambitious plans for infrastructure. One and a half million new homes are at the centre of the economic growth mission, massive expansion of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Aug 2024 Council news Councillor complaint - Hart District Council Hart Council · 20 Aug 2024 Policy & government West Midlands company gives £100,000 to Nature Recovery Project The Environment Agency has accepted an Enforcement Undertaking from a West Midlands waste operator following a fire that occurred in September 2022. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2024 Policy & government Red Arrows Touch Down in Nova Scotia to Begin 2024 Canadian Tour The British High Commission is excited to welcome the UK's Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team —the Red Arrows—to Canada for their Maple Hawk 2024 tour in Canada. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Green Employment Projects Inspire Ideas for a Greener Economy - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 20 Aug 2024 Council news Planning application: W/24/00105/HP - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 20 Aug 2024 Global Op-Ed: How Big Livestock has Hijacked the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation The post Op-Ed: How Big Livestock has Hijacked the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 20 Aug 2024 Policy & government Mr C Hodson v Roydon Recycling Ltd: 2401382/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2024 Council news Aqualetes swimming lessons - Wiltshire Council Wiltshire Council · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Carbon insetting funds and free public transport: How sustainable were the Euros 2024? UEFA has published its summary report for the Euro 2024 tournament, detailing the various sustainability measures implemented to promote environmental protection, social responsibility and good governance. Here, edie summarises the key highlights. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Axil Integrated Services pays £100k to charity following fire The Environment Agency has accepted an enforcement undertaking from Axil Integrated Services following a fire in September 2022. In 2022, there was an intense but brief fire at its Cannock Site that was put out with contaminated water, which was contained on-site and removed. Since then, the EA has worked with Axil Integrated Services to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news News in Brief (20/08/2024) With news on: Toni Robinson has been appointed the first risk and sustainability director at Grundon; Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services have attended a fire in Airdrie, Scotland; Sortera has expanded its UK fleet with the addition of new caged tippers; and Jani Sales has increased the capacity of its Sarigam mill at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news CarTakeBack Provides the Latest Scrap Car Prices for July 2024 CarTakeBack's July 2024 update reveals a slight dip in scrap car prices, with the average now at £251. Despite this 2% decrease, prices have remained stable around £250. The Ford Focus tops the list, with an above-average scrap value. ATF Professional · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news How ‘forever chemicals’ reached one of the world’s most pristine areas Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from an industrial hub New Scientist — Environment · 20 Aug 2024 Policy & government TA6 4TF, Valencia Waste (Somerset) Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/BK6785IE/V021 View the permit issued for Walpole Recovery Facility and Landfill Site, Bridgwater under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2024 Global Connections: Good Till The Last Scrap BioCycle columnist describes the joy and adventure in leaving no food scrap behind. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Food Scraps Composting At Remote Retreat Center The center worked with GMT to design an in-vessel system comprised of three aerated bunkers … BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Municipal Blueprint For Organics Collection And Composting The Composting Consortium collaborated with Eco-Cycle to coauthor the Municipal Blueprint for Composting. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Can Countertop Caddies Prevent Wasted Food? WRAP, a waste reduction nonprofit in the United Kingdom, teamed with SKIM, behavior change researchers, to investigate whether household use of kitchen countertop food scrap caddies could be a lever for food waste prevention. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Compost Market Development Analyses of volume and dollar and traditional and emerging markets are presented, along with an assessment of incentives such as carbon credits and soil organic matter mandates. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global 2024 BPI Summit BPI is holding its 2024 Summit, Aligning the Compostable Products Value Chain Through Collaboration, Sept. 10-12, in Berkeley, California. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Food Scrap Drop-Off Site Locator Better Earth, a certified compostable foodservice packaging solutions company, launched its Compost Drop Off Database to assist households in finding local food scrap drop-off locations. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Global Washington State Waste Characterization Study Washington State’s “2022-2023 Recycling and Organics Characterization Study” analyzes commingled inbound and outbound recycling and inbound organics from a representative selection of facilities throughout the state. BioCycle · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Private equity firm acquires majority stake in AMCS Private equity firm EQT is set to acquire a majority stake in waste and recycling software company AMCS. Ireland-based AMCS provides a cloud and software platform for clients across 80 countries, managing more than 700,000 vehicles globally. Its current investors include Insight Partners, Clearlake Capital, Highland Europe and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and they … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024