Recycling news: 2024

Council news Log in - Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Solihull Council · 18 Jun 2024 Council news Lordship South Community Hall - Hackney Community Halls Hackney Council · 18 Jun 2024 Council news Grassroots Activity Grants - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 18 Jun 2024 Global Introduction by the Managing Director Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits. The spring season has drawn to a close with remarkable activity for EXPRA and its esteemed members, marked by pivotal events and focused priorities. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global European Parliament Takes First Step: Adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on April 24, 2024 After years of assessments, discussions, stakeholder meetings, and extensive trilogue consultations, the European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) at its first reading on April 24, 2024. This regulation is designed to facilitate the transition to a circular economy. Once fully implemented, the PPWR will replace the existing Packaging Directive 94/62/EC. The… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global The fourth session of the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), took place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session was preceded by regional consultations on 21 April 2024. The Revised draft text of the international legally binding instru… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global 2024 European election results The European Parliament elections (9-11 June 2024) marked a notable shift to the right, with populist and far-right parties securing up to 25% of the seats. The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) remains the largest group, while the influence of the Socialists and Liberals has diminished. Major gains for the far-right were observed in France and Germany, significantly impacting national… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Waste framework directive: Council set to start talks on its revision The Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, with a focus on food and textile waste. "The general approach aims to prevent waste from fast fashion and to facilitate re-use. It also sets ambitious targets to significantly reduce food waste by 2030. Given the food and textile sectors are the first and the fourth most resource-int… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Relaunching European Competitiveness – A Joint European Industry Manifesto European and national industry associations are making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialisation on our continent by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness. The EU enters a new policy cycle at a challenging time, with technology and geopolitics acting as global disruptors, adding pressure to an already difficult economic situation. Now is the time to start building a strategic pla… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news World Biogas Expo 2024 to reflect the industry’s rapid growth on a global scale World Biogas Expo 2024 to reflect the industry’s rapid growth on a global scale In the UK, the sector is forecast to overtake nuclear by 2029 “Biogas… It’s Happening”, will be the overarching theme of this year’s World Biogas Expo taking place in Birmingham, UK, on 10-11 July 2024. Organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Go Plant closure creates disruption in Cumberland Cumberland council announced that there has been disruption of services at nine recycling sites in the Copeland area due to Go Plant Fleet Services entering administration. Go Plant Fleet Services, responsible for managing the specialised vehicle required for handling large skips at these sites, was acquired by Sweeptech in May 2024. Consequently, the specialised vehicle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA at the PPWR Implementation Event: Key Insights and Future Outlook Yesterday, our Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager at EXPRA, Monika Romenska, had the privilege to speak on the first panel, "A Closer Look at the Implementation of PPWR." This panel discussion was part of an event organized by Citeo in partnership with The Parliament and PROsPA in Brussels, focusing on advancing the circular economy. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Mondi and Traceless design ‘bio-circular’ coating Mondi, a packaging and paper company, has announced a collaboration with biomaterial engineers Traceless to develop a “bio-circular” coating solution derived from agricultural by-products. This solution aims to replace traditional plastic coatings on packaging. According to Mondi, the coating is made from “renewable plant-based materials” sourced from agricultural residues, negating the need fo… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2024 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum 2024 The Packaging Waste Sustainability Forum 2024, Europe’s premier packaging conference, provided a comprehensive platform for stakeholders to explore sustainability from policy to production and from materials to waste management. This year’s event featured significant contributions from EXPRA members and partners, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable packaging and waste management. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Policy & government 11 Hillside, Flowerdown Caravan Park, North Drive, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6QG: CHI/24UP/PHI/2023/0485 Southern Region, Regional Judge Whitney, Mr M J F Donaldson FRICS and Ms J Dalal on 14 March 2024 GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2024 Policy & government 8 Hilltop, Flowerdown Caravan Park, North Drive, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6QG :CHI/24UP/PHI/2023/0484 Southern Region, Regional Judge Whitney, Mr M J F Donaldson FRICS and Ms J Dalal on 14 March 2024 GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA Welcomes New Member: Circular Materials from Ontario, Canada EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA Annual General Assembly: Key Highlights and Discussions On April 25, EXPRA held its annual general assembly in person, bringing together almost all EXPRA members with very few exceptions. The assembly covered a range of crucial topics, including the latest developments of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Council news Rapid Response Catchments - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 18 Jun 2024 Global Shaping the Future: Valipac, EXPRA & EPRO Workshop on Commercial & Industrial Packaging in Brussels On April 24th, the packaging industry reached a significant milestone as Valipac, EXPRA (Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance), and EPRO (European Association of Plastic Recycling and Recovery Organisations) collaborated to host the inaugural seminar focused on commercial and industrial packaging: "EPR-schemes for C&I Packaging: The Future Has Begun!" EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from New Zealand- The Packaging Forum: Soft plastic recycling returns to Invercargill Soft plastics in the deep south are hoped to no longer be heading to landfill as collection sites are introduced at The Warehouse and Woolworths. The Packaging Forum announced the scheme’s arrival in Invercargill and Gore this week in the hopes of bringing new life to the items, rather than discarding them in the rubbish. It’s a national scheme that takes all soft plastic bags including bread b… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from Valipac & Fost Plus: With ROUND, nine EPR organizations join forces for a more circular economy In a world where sustainability and circularity are becoming increasingly important, ROUND now plays a key role. This new Belgian alliance of nine Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) organizations is fully committed to more efficient and environmentally friendly management of resources. 'In 2022, we collectively collected and repurposed nearly 1.6 million tons of materials and packaging,' sa… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from Eco Vidrio: “We reached 70% recycled glass two years ahead of the European target” EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Circular Materials: Ontario’s Transition to EPR Nears One-year Milestone Technological Advancements and Strategic Innovations Set to Revolutionize the Recycling Experience Across Ontario by 2026: Building on achievements in 2023, July 1, 2024, will mark the one-year milestone since Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, kick-started Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper material – the… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Ecoembes: Recycling of household plastic, metal, brick, paper and cardboard packaging grew 3.5% in 2023 Last year, 1,683,890 tons of these containers were recycled, turning them into new raw materials used to manufacture products such as textiles, pipes, urban furniture, or new containers. 73% of these tons came from separate collection in more than 650,000 yellow and blue containers on the streets and the 57,000 recycling points located in high-traffic areas. The recycling of these containers pr… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from EKOPAK: Ekopak exceeded the prescribed recycling targets in 2023. In accordance with Article 26 of the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ekopak submitted its "Annual Report on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management for the Year 2023" to the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2023, through a network … EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Celebrate 30 Years of Fost Plus Success: June 4, 2024, Wavre, Belgium On the 4th of June 2024, Fost Plus, cherished founding member of the EXPRA family, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a grand event at La Sucrerie in Wavre, Belgium, under the theme "Mind the Circularity Gap". Over the past three decades, Fost Plus has played a key role in driving the transition to a circular economy through its unwavering commitment to building a system aimed at closing mate… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Towards a more social: Fostplus Activity Report 2023 2023 marks the last year of the recognition period that began in 2019. For Fost Plus, it is a transition year, with a number of important objectives that had to be achieved and results that will serve as the basis for the ambitions for the next five years. The local circular economy, with the blue bag as the cornerstone, is now really taking shape. With another increase in recycling percentages… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Policy & government Company Names Tribunal decision: Omega Solutions Recruitment Limited Decision for applicant Staffline Recruitment Limited T/A Omega against registration number 14321567, applicant successful. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Altilium in numbers: meeting the demand for critical battery minerals Altilium’s mega-scale recycling operations in the UK will provide enough lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese for production of over 250,000 new EV batteries a year – enough to fuel over 80% of all EVs sold in the UK in 2023. As the world moves from a fossil fuel-based energy system to one powered by minerals, [...] Altilium news · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news When “Conveniences” Become Inconvenient: The Hidden Struggles in Male-Heavy Workspaces Debbie Janson, Senior Lecturer of Engineering Management at the University of Bath, delves into the often overlooked challenges women face in male-heavy work environments. From inaccessible restrooms to inadequate sanitary facilities, these everyday issues highlight a significant gap in workplace inclusivity, calling for urgent attention to create truly equitable working conditions. ATF Professional · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Ortec Group increases global operations Ortec Group has acquired all of Englobe’s operations in the United Kingdom and France, as well as its soil and organic waste treatment operations in Canada and the United States. According to Ortec Group, 320 employees from Englobe’s operations will retain their jobs and join the global services division of Ortec Group. Ortec Group has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures London-based refugees turned entrepreneurs tell their stories to mark Refugee Week Positive News · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news 2M Group of Companies to supply Morro™ plastic-free coating to Huhtamaki The post 2M Group of Companies to supply Morro™ plastic-free coating to Huhtamaki appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news SHOPPERS CAN PICK UP THE TASTE OF TOKYO FOR UNDER £4 WITH ALDI’S NEW POKE BOWLS Aldi shoppers will be soy excited to hear that the supermarket is welcoming the ultimate Japanese inspired lunch dish to its aisles this Summer. Launching from 19th June, the brand-new Poke Bowls (£3.69, 300g) will be available in two irresistible flavours — the tangy Salmon Poke Bowl with a Soy Dressing and the tantalising Teryaki […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jun 2024 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participations Here you can find all the upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Powerday Boosts Future Champions with Annual Boxing Bursaries The post Powerday Boosts Future Champions with Annual Boxing Bursaries appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from CONAI: New General Manager taking over Simona Fontana is the new general manager of CONAI, taking over from Walter Facciotto, who leaves the leadership of the consortium after fourteen years. Fabio Costarella assumes the position of Deputy Director-General. The new organisational structure will come into force on 1 April. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Ericsson and Tomra announce circular economy collaboration Ericsson and TOMRA have announced a collaboration aiming to increase transparency, traceability, and optimisation of waste streams. This will allow both teams to execute their mission to reduce litter and increase circularity in waste streams. TOMRA Collection said it provides technology solutions that enable the circular economy. Its reverse vending machines (RVMs) collect, sort […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Powys launches MetalMatters with Alupro Powys county council, in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), has launched a campaign to promote metal packaging recycling. According to the council, it launched the campaign to improve its kerbside recycling rates and encourage households in the region to recycle their metal packaging, including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2024