Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Bristol Waste builds multi-million-pound facility Bristol Waste Company has built a 2,160m2 processing facility in Avonmouth, in partnership with construction company Encon Construction, as a result of a multi-million-pound investment. The facility is said to represent “significant progress” for Bristol Waste and its commitment to sustainable waste management solutions for the Southwest. The building will house sorting and processing equipment… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Leftover Bread Recipe: Pappa al Pomodoro This leftover bread recipe, Pappa al Pomodoro, is a Tuscan bread soup that uses minimal ingredients but packs maximum flavour! City Harvest London · 17 Jul 2024 Global OECD Fiscal Decentralisation Database - OECD OECD — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news LOVELY BUBBLY! ALDI CELEBRATES NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY WITH AWARD-WINNING RANGE STARTING FROM £5.49 Aldi has popped the cork on its top award-winning bubbly ahead of this year’s National Prosecco Day (13th August). Shoppers will be delighted to hear that Aldi’s shelves are filled with fizz-tastic, award-winning options without the hefty price tag. A firm fan favourite, Aldi’s best-selling Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC (£5.49, 75cl) is so popular that […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news REA responds to the King’s Speech in Parliament REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Jul 2024 Global AI principles - OECD OECD — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news King’s Speech shows Labour government has hit the ground running Here is Greenpeace UK's verdict on King Charles speech in Parliament setting out the new government's legislative agenda, including new measures on energy, transport and nature. Greenpeace UK · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Silverlake awarded two Police contracts: Sussex & Surrey and Hampshire & IOW Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] has successfully secured two four-year-term Police contracts following competitive tenders for both opportunities. The contracts were awarded by Automobile Association Developments Ltd [AADL] Contractor Management. Sussex & Surrey Police represents the renewal of a contract Silverlake has held since 2014, while Hampshire & IOW Constabulary is a new c… ATF Professional · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Emmaus UK reiterates condemnation and shock at deplorable acts by international Emmaus founder This article was published on 17 July 2024 and updated on 14 January 2025. A final report has been published as part of an investigation into serious acts committed by... Emmaus UK · 17 Jul 2024 Council news East Tilbury and Linford - Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan - Thurrock Council Thurrock Council · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news WINE EXPERT INSIGHT: WHY SCREW CAP WINES ARE GREAT FOR SUMMER This summer is all about screw cap wines! Despite some wine enthusiasts dismissing these easy-to-drink options, wine expert, Sam Caporn, says that screw caps make summer sipping a breeze. Having gained popularity in recent years[1], not only do screw caps offer practical features, but they also preserve freshness and don’t require decanting – perfect for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Novelis Latchford to focus on UBC with £69m fund Aluminium recycler Novelis has announced it is investing £69 million to increase recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBC) at its plant in Latchford, Cheshire. The project aims to increase the facility’s recycling capacity for UBC by 85 kilotonnes per year, equalling a growth of more than 100%. “Of all the recycling players in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Global Polar Plunder: Extractivism in the Arctic With rising temperatures resulting in the Arctic ice melting, this polar region faces severe climate-change driven threats to its unique ecosystems. As the arctic’s shrinking ice expands, ice-free summers expand with it, exposing untapped reserves for oil, gas, as well as fishing. At the same time, the global scramble between competing powers for critical raw materials (CRMs) is also enticing s… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news PUMA to make “millions” of football shirts using recycled textiles PUMA said it has scaled its textile-to-textile recycling initiative RE:FIBRE to create millions of replica football jerseys using a minimum of 75% recycled textile waste and other waste material. For the first time, the global sports company said from the start of the 24/25 season, PUMA football replica jerseys, featuring 35 Clubs, including those […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Paper calls for ‘bold’ clean era government action Businesses, civil society organisations and universities have come together today (17 July), announcing 10 priority actions for Keir Starmer’s government to start a “new era of clean industry”. Endorsed by those within carbon-intensive industries to climate think tanks, the released paper calls for “bold action” within the first 100 days, also emphasising that the UK … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him The stand-up comedian and actor on being a bridge between east and west, improving his listening skills and harnessing anger for good Positive News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SUPERMARKET Aldi has been named as the nation’s most popular supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months to June 2024. The supermarket has maintained its leading position since July 2023, ranking ahead of its traditional Big Four rivals, as well as M&S and Lidl. The most popular supermarket win comes after […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news MYGroup joins WRAP’s Textiles 2030 MYGroup has become a signatory to WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, which is co-funded by the Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) in 2021. This is in conjunction with MYGroup’s ‘ReFactory’ team (located in its Hull factory) releasing its first accessories range manufactured from recovered and recycled textiles from its Hull factory. MYGroup joins … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Protect us from pollution: Overhaul UK REACH chemical regulation How the UK can protect people and our environment from chemicals and pollution Fidra · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Environment Agency launches consultation on landfill near Exeter The Environment Agency has launched its second consultation on a permit application to open a landfill site at Lower Hare Farm in Whitestone near Exeter. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Drones are helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030 How drone technology is helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030 New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Global Equity Fund Invests in Tana Oy The CapMan Growth Equity III fund has made its first investment in Finnish environmental technology company Tana. The investment has been made together with CapMan Growth’s long-term industrial advisor, Normet Group’s principal owner, Aaro Cantell, and Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company. Simultaneously, the company’s executive management also invests significantly in the company. Tana’s long-… Global Recycling · 17 Jul 2024 Council news CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 17 Jul 2024 Council news Tenders invited for Cylch Caron - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 17 Jul 2024 Council news Bask in a Summer of Colour at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Renewi and Freepoint Eco-Systems announce intention to collaborate on building new waste plastic sorting and treatment infrastructure - Renewi Renewi · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Smithers launches new WRAS recognised | BS 6920 Testing Service - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news CleanupUK and Barratt Developments Celebrate the Success of First Big Barratt Clean Up - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 Jul 2024 Policy & government Defra's Main Estimate 2024 to 2025 memorandum An overview and analysis of the budget sought by Defra in the 2024 to 2025 Main Estimate. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Hurricane forecasts are improving – but big misses are still possible Scientists have made major strides in predicting rapidly intensifying storms over the past decade, but even the best tech can't keep up as climate change fuels rapidly intensifying storms New Scientist — Environment · 16 Jul 2024 Policy & government A1 installations: environmental permits How to apply for standard rules and bespoke permits for A1 installations, including low impact installations. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news How incredibly simple tech can supercharge the race to net zero To even out the intermittent power supply from wind and solar, we need to build vast energy storage facilities. It turns out the best solution might be cheap, simple ideas like heating bricks and lifting weights New Scientist — Environment · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Climate ambition in a new parliament Aldersgate Group's Public Affairs Manager, Charlie Clegg, reflects on the result of the July election and the learnings from Aldersgate's pre-election public event. Aldersgate Group · 16 Jul 2024 Policy & government Mr B Rielly v Precision Windows and Doors Ltd: 4102740/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2024 Council news Frequently asked questions - Wiltshire Council Wiltshire Council · 16 Jul 2024 Council news Getting here and parking | Middlesbrough Theatre - Middlesbrough Box Office Middlesbrough Council · 16 Jul 2024 Policy & government NC (dec'd) by JC v Secretary of State for Defence (Armed Forces Compensation Scheme): [2024] UKUT 170 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 1 July 2024 GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2024 Policy & government IPO celebrates first filing in new digital service The IPO marks a game-changing moment as the first patent is filed in new ‘One IPO’ service. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Chingford construction company fined over £2k Haringey council has fined a construction company from a neighbouring borough, after it blocked a pavement in Haringey with multiple bags of waste. The council received several reports from the local authority, who were said to be worried about the waste obstructing the pavement, and conducted a thorough investigation. Despite many follow-up reminders, the the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2024