Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Support for Members; A Statement from Circular Communities Scotland’s Interim CEO "Circular Communities Scotland would like to extend our concerns and support to our members throughout Scotland, in light of recent violence in other parts of the UK, and potential far-right protests scheduled over the coming weeks. As an organisation we work with social and environmental justice at our heart. This extends to voicing the strongest [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 9 Aug 2024 Policy & government UK shows commitment to Indo-Pacific following major exercises The UK has demonstrated it's commitment to the Indo-Pacific as a series of major multinational military exercises conclude GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2024 Global New Cat 973 Track Loader Caterpillar’s new Cat 973 Track Loader replaces the 973K worldwide. The 275 horsepower (205 kilowatt) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 pounds (29,892 kilograms). It joins the 953 (160 horsepower/119 kilowatt) and 963 (202 horsepower/151 kilowatt) in the Cat track loader line. The new track loader is powered by a Cat C9.3B engine. […] Global Recycling · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ’s Fundraising Efforts Surpass £6,100 SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling companies, proudly announces the successful completion of the Tough Mudder challenge by its dedicated team. This effort has brought their total fundraising to over £6,162 for their chosen charity, ANDYSMANCLUB. ATF Professional · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Cyclic Materials and SYNETIQ Sign Agreement to Recycle Rare Earth Elements from Vehicle Motors Cyclic Materials, an advanced metals recycling company building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical metals, has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement for the recycling of electric motors containing rare earths with SYNETIQ, an IAA company and the U.K.’s leading integrated vehicle salvage and recycling company. The motors to be supplied by SYNETIQ incl… ATF Professional · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news REA comments on Ember’s annual review of CO2 emissions REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news News in brief (09/08/2024) With news on: Robbie Staniforth and James Piper launch ‘Talking Rubbish’ podcast; Greater Cambridge Shared Waste service has adopted the HypnoCat campaign; the Environment Agency is calling for feedback from regulated industry on its plans to introduce a new set of standard rules; and Ffolkes pub and hotel has announced a new partnership with Anglian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news The Antarctic’s polar vortex could be about to split in two A split in the southern vortex – not seen since 2002 – could lead to sudden warming of the Antarctic stratosphere and hotter weather in Australia and South America New Scientist — Environment · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Emmaus UK statement on riots and racist attacks We have been left shocked, saddened and angered by the racist violence we have seen across the UK. Attacks on asylum hotels and the targeting of those working in the... Emmaus UK · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Animal welfare: Understanding why Orcas are sinking boats The orcas who have sunk seven boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal within four years have captured the public’s attention — but for all the wrong reasons. So why are Orcas sinking boats, and why is changing the narrative important?. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Greenpeace urges leaders to vote against single-use plastic Greenpeace International has announced its latest campaign that is set to put pressure on governments to commit to a Global Plastics Treaty that will “cut plastic production and end single-use plastic”. The Global Plastic Treaty negotiations are taking place in Busan, South Korea in November – the final meeting of five, which Greenpeace feels makes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Ocado Retail launch online reusable packaging scheme Ocado Retail and the UK Refill Coalition have launched a new reusable packaging scheme pilot that aims to reduce single-use packaging from customer's weekly shops. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Three good things: designs born out of love These lifechanging designs are all inspired by the challenges faced by a loved one Positive News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Thousands of Greenpeace supporters raise £1m emboldened by Shell lawsuit Greenpeace UK has revealed that members of the public have donated over £1 million so far in response to the multimillion pound lawsuit brought by Shell. Campaigners said the legal case was intended to intimidate the group into silence and drain its resources, but has instead had the opposite effect. The milestone was reached just […] Greenpeace UK · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Scrap metal recycling| Scrapbook July-August 2024 - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Interview with Jon Whittall, Managing Director of TEC Container Solutions - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news What went right this week: a refugee made Olympic history, plus more Communities united against racism, the UK’s water regulator clamped down on polluters and a refugee made Olympic history, plus more Positive News · 9 Aug 2024 Council news Arun District Council Maps - Arun District Council Arun Council · 9 Aug 2024 Policy & government Manage waste lead acid batteries containing POPs Identify, describe, classify, and manage waste lead acid batteries containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2024 Policy & government Life after service in the UK armed forces: Veterans’ Survey 2022 This report provides weighted analysis of responses to the Veterans’ Survey 2022. GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Environmental permitting technical guidance PG13/1(21) - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 8 Aug 2024 Policy & government Man arrested in Essex in connection with organised waste crime A second man has been interviewed about the large-scale fly-tipping that occurred across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2024 Council news Corporate plan 2024 to 2028 - New Forest District Council New Forest Council · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Somerset launches WEEE collection trial for flats Somerset council has launched a WEEE collection trial via its Fixy Project. At present, most households in Somerset can recycle small electricals through their weekly kerbside recycling collection, but this is not an option for flats or other residences with communal collections. For two months, the residents of St Anthelm Lodge in Wells will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes GHGSat as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘The transformative power of prison recycling workshops’ Simon Pearson, account manager at Bakers Environmental Solutions, explains how he came to be involved in the Inside Out Academy and how beneficial it is for society and the waste sector. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in a range of roles, from metal recycling to business-to-business waste management. My journey through yards, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news The Manual Gearbox is Shifting into History: New Car Options Plummet by 55% in Six Years The number of new cars available with manual gearboxes has dropped by 55% in the past six years, according to CarGurus, a leading automotive marketplace in the U.K. to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles. ATF Professional · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Indaver wins Essex residual waste treatment contracts Subject to a 10-day standstill and signing of contracts, Indaver Rivenhall has been announced as the provisional bid winner for Essex county council’s new medium-term residual waste treatment contract. All bidders were informed were informed yesterday (7 August 2024) of the provisional outcome. The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2025 and will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Our Impact: 2023-24 report goes live! As part of the publication of this year's Impact Report, CEO Sam Reeve shares his thoughts on the environmental and social progress we're making as a business. Resource Futures · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Research shows major companies fail to measure their impact on nature 95% of major companies analysed do not assess the impact of their operations on nature, according to research by the World Benchmarking Alliance. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Ocado Retail pilots reusable packaging scheme Ocado Retail is piloting an online reusable packaging scheme which will see food cupboard staples and laundry products delivered in reusable vessels to customers at no extra cost. The first phase of the two-phase trial begins this month and will include 2kg Ocado Reuse Basmati Rice and 1kg Ocado Reuse Penne Pasta 1kg. Phase Two, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Council news OFFICER DECISION RECORD - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 8 Aug 2024 Council news Death registration appointment - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Encyclis plant plans progress in 2023 Sustainability Report Encyclis has published its full Sustainability Report, following its second year as a standalone European business. The Energy-from-Waste operator has provided details of its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and has set out a decarbonisation strategy to support the UK and Europe in their net zero goals. Also including its milestones throughout 2023, Encyclis … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Policy & government AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: May - June 2024 This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during May - June 2024. GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news RECAP sees metal recycling capture rates soar, thanks to innovative engagement campaign As part of an ongoing drive to further improve resident engagement and deliver a measurable uplift in metal packaging recycling rates, RECAP rolled out the MetalMatters initiative. The campaign drove an immediate rise in metal packaging collection volumes and material quality, with the cost of deployment paid back in less than four weeks. Situated within […] Alupro · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Mura Technology and WMG Secure Innovate UK Grant to Grow Commercial Opportunities for Hydro-PRT The post Mura Technology and WMG Secure Innovate UK Grant to Grow Commercial Opportunities for Hydro-PRT appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 8 Aug 2024 Council news Employment of children - Permit and bye-laws - pkc.gov.uk Perth and Kinross Council · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Say hello to the first ServiceMark accredited circular economy business - Olleco Olleco · 8 Aug 2024 Council news Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Corporate Directorate for Growth, Enterprise and Environment Development Management Redc - Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland Council · 8 Aug 2024