Recycling news: 2024

Industry news BSI leads development of new International Standard for Net Zero compliance The British Standards Institution (BSI) has initiated the development of an independently verifiable international standard on net zero. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jul 2024 Council news RESULTS - UK Parliamentary Election for the BOSTON & SKEGNESS CONSTITUENCY - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 2 Jul 2024 Industry news IS IT GAME OVER FOR LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS? 2 IN 5 SPORTS CLUBS IN THE UK ARE UNDERFUNDED AND UNSUPPORTED – ALDI LAUNCHES SPORTS BURSARY WITH TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICSGB New research reveals that despite a jam-packed sporting summer on our screens, the reality amongst local sporting communities is not so stellar. While almost a third (31%) of Brits are part of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jul 2024 Council news About the training Public HealthMulti-Agency Training Programme 2024-2025 - Newcastle City Council Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 2 Jul 2024 Global EDU - OECD OECD — Environment · 2 Jul 2024 Council news What is your address? :: WasteWorks - London Borough of Bexley Bexley Council · 2 Jul 2024 Policy & government CNC Celebrates 100th Firearms Officer Training Programme This month sees the Civil Nuclear Constabulary delivering their 100th initial foundation training programme for new Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs). GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2024 Council news Funding for early years SEND - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 1 Jul 2024 Global Publications - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Global Internships - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Global Members and partners - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Scottish waste sector strike as a ‘last resort’ Unison Scotland has said thousands of council workers in waste, recycling and street cleaning services are to be balloted for strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. The organisation said that if workers back industrial action, there could be mass walkouts across the country in August. Cosla is said to have made a two-stage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Partnership for People: City Harvest x Wimbledon Foundation From emergency response in COVID-19 to the launch of 'Vandy Murray': City Harvest has proudly worked with Wimbledon Foundation for 6 years to help rescue food and feed people in need. City Harvest London · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Weekly food collection trial starts in Slough A weekly food waste collection trial has been launched today (1 June), which will see food waste collections come to Slough for the first time. The trial is focused within five areas, specifically parts of Britwell, Chalvey, Langley, Diamond Road Estate, Colnbook. Every home within the trial areas have received two caddies – a smaller … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Global Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Global Careers - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Global Newsroom - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news FCC partners with Podback for coffee recycling FCC Environment has announced a partnership with Podback, which will see coffee pod recycling added at HWRC sites across the UK. Recycling centres in Wigan, Luton and Nuneaton are the first locations to start collecting used aluminium and plastic pods, with more to be announced in the coming months. The expansion follows a pilot of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news SHOWSTOPPING DESIGNS AT STARPACK STUDENT AWARDS 2024 Unique shaping and intricate design produced standout entries this year Nottingham Trent University product design student, Matt Ledger, combined elegance, and practicality to create a showstopping winning entry and scoop […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news TRA announces agenda for Annual Conference Day, 24th September 2024 Tuesday, 24 September, sees the largest gathering of the UK tyre recycling industry to discuss the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. Over 50 businesses are expected to be represented to hear from the leading industry experts and analysts at a time when the new government needs to focus on some crucial decisions to enable the industry to succeed. Without an update to the reg… ATF Professional · 1 Jul 2024 Council news Available Bookings - leisurebookings.darlington.gov.uk Darlington Council · 1 Jul 2024 Global Young Associates Programme - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Rally4Ever & City Harvest host Tennis Festival for Wimbledon community Rally4Ever hosts Tennis Festival with Emma Wells Tennis & City Harvest with special appearance from Wimbledon Champion, Pat Cash. City Harvest London · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Unpacking Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) We explain the mandatory recycling labelling requirements element of pEPR and give you the technical tools to create pEPR compliant recycling labels. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Tata Consumer Products Tata Consumer Products are partnering with OPRL not just to ensure its products have pEPR-compliant recycling labels, but also to benefit from our team’s expert advice and unparalleled industry connections. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution? Here’s how the next UK government could ramp up clean energy in a simple, affordable way Positive News · 1 Jul 2024 Global Data - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Global About: Better policies for better lives - OECD OECD — Environment · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI EXPANDS NO AND LOW ALCOHOL RANGE AS SALES RISE BY UP TO 20% As the demand for delicious No and Low alternatives continues to grow, supermarket Aldi is expanding its offering with its first-ever 0% Pinot Grigio Blush. Available in stores from 15th July. With rosé lovers enjoying an average of 63 glasses of wine throughout the summer[1], Aldi has expanded its much-loved range with an alternative that offers […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Jul 2024 Global Extending Equipment Life: Castolin Eutectic’s Solutions for Wastewater Management Effective asset management is crucial for maintaining the longevity and reliability of wastewater treatment equipment. This article explores innovative solutions using Castolin Eutectic products (MeCaFix, MeCaWear, and MeCaCorr) to enhance the life cycle of critical components, offering sustainable solutions for asset integrity, reduced downtime, and improved operational efficiency. Rapid Repai… Global Recycling · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news 2 million tonnes of food waste could be saved by effective redistribution solutions, report finds A report by waste management company Biffa highlights that up to 2 million tonnes of food waste can be saved by 2029 through effective redistribution solutions. The report, titled “The UK Journey to Circularity,” was unveiled at Biffa’s Waste Net Zero conference, proposing eight practical interventions and highlighting the crucial role of government legislation […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Recorra beat LondonEnergy to win 2024 Waste World Cup A team from Recorra has won the 2024 Waste World Cup, after a 1-0 victory over a side representing LondonEnergy. A selection of photos can be found below, with a link to the full picture set at the bottom of the page. Organised by letsrecycle.com and celebrating its biggest year yet, the six-a-side tournament welcomed 44 mixed-gender … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Hubbub urges public to rehome their unused mobile phones New research from Hubbub and Virgin Media O2 has shown that 4 in 10 of those surveyed wrongly believe charities don’t accept smartphones, with 15 million devices said to be gathering dust in homes and garages across the UK. More than half of those surveyed have said they would want their phone to be rehomed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Bristol wood recycling social enterprise celebrates 20th birthday Bristol Wood Recycling Project (BWRP) has celebrated its 20th birthday joined by co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Lidl and WWF partner to tackle food waste and promote sustainability across 31 countries Lidl, one of the largest global retailers, and WWF, the independent conservation organisation, have announced the commencement of a strategic five-year partnership that aims to address urgent ecological challenges by transforming Lidl’s value chain to offer more sustainable choices and foster business models that operate within planetary boundaries. The partnership is a testament to […] The pos… Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news ADBA welcomes priority for climate change The green gas association ADBA has welcomed the emphasis in the Labour, Liberal Democrat manifestoes on tackling climate change through rapid growth of renewables and pressed the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary to implement its ten point programme for green gas in the first year of government. ADBA said that Labour’s plan includes… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Scotland passes Circular Economy Bill amid fears of “bin snooping” Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill has passed its final stages despite facing criticism that it grants councils excessive powers to inspect rubbish. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Wood emergency exit sign uses 30% less carbon An emergency exit made with a housing of oak has 30 per cent less embodied carbon than a standard model. […] Recolight · 1 Jul 2024 Council news East Court & Ashplats Wood - Mid Sussex District Council Mid Sussex Council · 1 Jul 2024