Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 31 Jul 2026.

Industry news Will the government’s transport reforms be the key enabler Louise Haigh wants? For Louise Haigh, the prize for election victory, alongside being chosen to represent the Sheffield Heeley constituency, is to have been appointed as secretary of state for transport. There are few roles in government which so directly affect the day to day lives of citizens […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 11 Jul 2024 Council news Building Control - burnley.gov.uk Burnley Council · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Canada bans fluorescents The Government of Canada has announced that it is to start the process of banning fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Scottish Parliament passes landmark Circular Economy Bill The Scottish Parliament has passed its landmark Circular Economy Bill which will give ministers and local authorities north of the […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Wall light is made from 45% recycled aluminium A vandal-resistant Dark Sky-certified wall light from Glamox is manufactured with 45 per cent recycled aluminium. The company says that […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Key policies to watch under the new Labour government’ By Jennifer Brown, associate director, public services advisory, net zero at Grant Thornton UK OPINION: “Labour is committed to reducing waste by moving to a circular economy”, but this manifesto statement left a lot to the imagination. As Keir Starmer settles into Number 10, Grant Thornton’s Net Zero team considers some of the upcoming policies … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Pandora gains SBTi verification for net-zero target Pandora’s 2040 net-zero target has been verified by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), necessitating the jewellery business to aim for a 90% reduction in its value chain emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Atlantic Recycling death undergoes investigation South Wales Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the death of a man following an incident at the Atlantic Recycling site in Cardiff, Wales. The deceased worker has now been named locally as Kyle Colcomb. At approximately 12.45pm on 8 July, emergency services were called to a report of an injured man … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jul 2024 Policy & government Housing Statistics 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2024 Global Recycled PET for Coca-Cola’s rPET Bottles in Indonesia The rPET is produced by an Indonesian recycler on two recycling systems from internationally active manufacturer Starlinger. In June 2023, Coca-Cola Indonesia – in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia (CCEP Indonesia) – launched the first bottles made from 100 percent rPET (excluding bottle caps and labels) for its most popular soft drink brands. The […] Global Recycling · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news NLWA sets out its priorities for the new Labour government The North London Waste Authority said it welcomes the opportunity for the new government to make progress towards protecting the environment and promoting the circular economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Jul 2024 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Europa XS Monowheel, G-BYIK Europa XS Monowheel (G-BYIK), stall during a go-around, Full Sutton Airfield, Yorkshire, 16 March 2024 GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Trojan Lighting backs Circular Lighting Live 2024 Trojan Lighting has thrown its backing behind Circular Lighting Live 2024. The company – a specialist in energy saving and intelligent […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Aberdeenshire HWRCs to issue bans for aggressive customers After experiencing an increase in violent and aggressive customers at its household waste recycling centres, Aberdeenshire council said it will hand out temporary or permanent bans for this behaviour. In 2023, there were 26 reported incidents of violence or aggression towards staff across the whole waste and recycling service. Fifteen of those took place at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jul 2024 Policy & government Ms P M Duckworth v Gas and Electricity Connections Ltd: 2405499/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2024 Policy & government Mrs A Bickerstaff v Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs: 2404991/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news First Carbon Target Exceeded With 25% Cut! The post First Carbon Target Exceeded With 25% Cut! appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 11 Jul 2024 Global Save the Date: Chemical Recycling Europe Forum in Brussels on November 27, 2024 Meet the people & companies who are driving the industry and discover what needs to happen to drive greater circularity with chemical recycling. Chemical Recycling Europe is excited to announce its upcoming conference scheduled for November 27, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. This eagerly anticipated event held at the BluePoint conference venue will gather industry leaders, policymakers, value chai… Chemical Recycling Europe · 11 Jul 2024 Research & science Being a ‘night owl’ is associated with mental sharpness, study shows - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 11 Jul 2024 Policy & government CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites The CMA is consulting on advice for trader recommendation sites on how to stay on the right side of the law – meaning better protection for consumers. GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2024 Council news Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Planning Enforcement Plan - Epsom and Ewell Borough Council | Epsom and Ewell Council · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news THE JOURNAL OF SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE ISSUE 122 | SUMMER 2024 - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Right To Repair October Campaign & Joint Letter With a new government in place, we’re ready to pick up the campaign for a UK right to repair! At Repair Cafe Wales, we believe in the power of repair and reuse to transform our society and environment. Recently, we joined forces with over 300 organisations in a joint letter to the Prime Minister, ... Repair Cafe Wales · 10 Jul 2024 Council news Press office - Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield Council · 10 Jul 2024 Global Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics, Over 100 Elite Athletes Ask Coca-Cola and Pepsi to Ramp Up Reusable Packaging in Face of Plastic Pollution Crisis July 10, 2024: The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the largest sporting event ever to serve beverages in reusable packaging, potentially replacing millions of single-use plastic cups. In a letter led by organizations Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana and EcoAthletes, signatories expressed their concern for the growing plastic pollution crisis, and […] Break Free From Plastic · 10 Jul 2024 Global #MeetTheTeam – Jack McQuibban It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Jul 2024 Policy & government MAA03: Military aviation authority (MAA) regulatory processes This document describes the processes that enable interaction between the regulated community and the MAA. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Encirc transitions to HVO fuel with Sparks Transport Encirc, sustainable glass bottle manufacturer and filler, will be partnering with haulier Sparks Transport to transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel when transporting products. This will mean that all the product moved from its Elton site to its sister plant in Bristol is fuelled by HVO. This is the result of a trial last … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Cooperatives in London: Giving the Power back to the Community City Harvest community partner, Cooperation Town stands is an example of how community-driven initiatives can address food insecurity, food waste, and promote affordabilty. City Harvest London · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news WRA urges C&D sector to submit waste wood results Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) has urged construction and demolition companies to “act now” to prevent the risk of “hundreds of thousands” of tonnes of waste wood, which could be recycled, from being lost. The association is calling on the companies to test certain ‘amber’ waste wood items from demolition as a matter of urgency, and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Being bold on the environment is this government’s chance to make history After six weeks of lurid headlines, unedifying debates and more talk about tax than even an economist can handle, the general election is over. Keir Starmer is unpacking at 10 Downing Street and Rishi Sunak might be looking for flights to California. As the new […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Floating whale carcasses are a problem – can we predict their drift? A dead whale was tagged with satellite tracking equipment and monitored for more than a week as part of an effort to help authorities better deal with giant carcasses that get washed ashore New Scientist — Environment · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news 85% of Britons want stronger government action on e-waste 85% of Britons think the government doesn’t do enough to encourage sustainability in electronics, according to new research by Trojan Electronics. Trojan Electronics found that 33% of consumers think the next government should do more to increase the repairability and useful life of electrical items to reduce the country’s e-waste level. 91% of consumers […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jul 2024 Policy & government Managing the English national concessionary travel scheme (ENCTS) How travel concession authorities should administer the English national concessionary travel scheme (ENCTS). GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Mobile weather labs map toll of extreme heat in scorching US cities Trucks outfitted with weather sensors, lasers and balloons are mapping urban microclimates in the extreme heat of the US Southwest New Scientist — Environment · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Atlantic Pumps forms strategic alliance partnership with Kronoa S.L. Atlantic Pumps Ltd, a UK-based pump solutions provider and manufacturer, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Kronoa Engineered Solutions, S.L., a renowned manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain. This collaboration aims to improve the quality of progressive cavity pumps and grinders available to various sectors, including quarries, biogas, water and recycling. Through the Toro…… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news Warning over huge costs for C&D sector unless companies act now Construction and demolition (C&D) companies must act now to prevent the risk of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste wood which could be recycled from being lost. Wood Recyclers Association · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news £1.2m in funding awarded to local authorities to tackle chewing gum litter The Chewing Gum Task Force has announced that 54 councils across the UK will receive a share of grants totalling over £1.2 million to target chewing gum litter. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced the 54 councils that will receive a share of the grants, as well as signage to discourage people from littering. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jul 2024 Global Polish-American Collaboration in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling US-based Ascend Elements and Polish Elemental Strategic Metals have formed AE Elemental, a joint venture in Poland. The new firm is intended to own and operate an advanced Li-ion EV battery recycling facility in Zawiercie (Poland). Furthermore, the partners plan to build a plant in central Germany. As stated, the companies will jointly own (50/50) […] Global Recycling · 10 Jul 2024 Industry news How EVs add complexity to the depollution and dismantling process Electric vehicles (EVs) bring new challenges to depollution and dismantling processes, compounding existing hazards from traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Mark Jones from ELV Training discusses the complexities, emphasising the need for HV awareness, accurate research, specialised training, and careful handling to ensure safety as the industry continuously evolves. ATF Professional · 10 Jul 2024