Recycling news: 2024

Council news Welcome to MyHome - Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Council · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Powys County Council rolls out MetalMatters programme A digital campaign promoting best practice metal packaging recycling is set to be rolled out across Powys. Launching on Monday 17 June, the six-week programme will target more than 67,000 households across the region, with the aim of improving kerbside recycling rates. Delivered by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), ‘MetalMatters’ will use targeted social […] Alupro · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news City to Sea open letter calls for legally binding reusable packaging targets Over 35 non-governmental organisations, brands and celebrities have backed an open letter from environmental charity City to Sea calling for legally binding reusable packaging targets Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news KitchenAid launches enhanced repair service for UK customers Home appliance brand KitchenAid will offer all UK-based customers a repair service, regardless of whether their products are within warranty. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Enzygo submits plans for Worksop plastic recycling plant A recycling plant focusing on the reuse of contaminated plastic could be built in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, at the site of a previous recycling site subject to a fire in 2014. Environment consultancy, Enzygo, submitted the plans for the site on Shireoaks Road, having said that there is an “urgent need” for recycling plants to meet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI CRUNCHES DOWN ON SINGLE USE PLASTIC IN CRISP PACKAGING Aldi is introducing recycled plastic to its own-label crisp packaging in a UK supermarket first. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket will now incorporate a minimum of 35% recycled content across its Specially Selected Hand Cooked range, which has already rolled out nationwide, while its own-label popcorn and lentil chips are set to follow towards the end […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Giant 10 ft bottle confronts Tory election workers with plastic pollution failure. Workers at Conservative Campaign Headquarters were today greeted by a 10ft tall bottle with flames painted on it highlighting the government’s 14 years of failure on plastic pollution. The giant bottle, deposited outside the gates of CCHQ in Westminster by Greenpeace UK activists, features Conservative party branding above rising flames representing the overwhelming amount of […] Greenpeace UK · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news Why biomaterials are key to scaling critical mineral supply chains CarbonScape’s CCO Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles explores the supply chain bottlenecks hampering the adoption of low-carbon transport, and the role of biomaterials in overcoming these challenges, in this new and exclusive op-ed. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES GIANT ITALIAN SAUSAGE — AND IT’S OVER 3FT LONG! Supermarket Aldi is onto a weiner as it is launching a supersized Italian sausage that is bound to wow guests this BBQ season. Weighing in at nearly a whopping half a kilogram and stretching to an impressive length of 1.1 metres (3.6 feet), the NEW Specially Selected Nduja Sausage Whirl (£2.99, 400g) can almost wrap […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jun 2024 Policy & government How to search court dockets - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 18 Jun 2024 Council news Please ask for: Joanna Hunt Extension No.: 4623 Email: joannahunt@cannockchasedc.gov.uk 18 June 2024 Dear Councillor, Licensing - Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council · 18 Jun 2024 Global Replace this title EXPRA · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Helicopter factory leases lights and cuts carbon by 725 tonnes A so-called ‘lighting as a service’ project for a manufacturer of helicopters and defence equipment is set to cut carbon […] Recolight · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Big brands back Circular Lighting Live 2024 Major lighting brands including Signify, Holophane, Glamox, ASD, Prime Light, Mymesh, Stoane Lighting, Bell Lighting and Llumarlite have thrown their […] Recolight · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news EU government ‘misses another chance to tackle food waste’, says EEB The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has warned that Europe’s Environment Ministers votes on EU waste management laws “fails to adequately address” the EU food waste crisis. EBB does acknowledge however that the council has “raised the bar” on holding producers accountable for textile waste. Member States voted on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Excitement mounts over carbon-free aluminium Lighting manufacturers are experimenting with breakthrough carbon-free aluminium, made in a process which emits no greenhouse gases. The technology – […] Recolight · 17 Jun 2024 Global EU Needs Strong Legal Framework for Sustainable Resource Management During this Monday’s Environment Council, Environment Ministers approved conclusions on the mid-term review of the 8th environment action programme. The Council’s call to reduce the EU’s […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Council news Biodiversity Net Gain - Stafford Borough Council Stafford Council · 17 Jun 2024 Global Crafting an energy-efficient Europe Europe is tackling CO2 emissions with a dual approach: increasing renewable energy and decreasing energy consumption. While renewables often steal the spotlight, energy efficiency tends to take a back seat despite its crucial role in Europe’s strategic goals. A new policy simulator aims to change this perception by illustrating the impact of energy-saving measures on the economy, wellbeing, env… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news MacArthur calls for UK EPR on textiles The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a not-for-profit focused on promoting a circular economy, has called for an UK extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles. According to the charity, based in the Isle of Wight, an EPR scheme for textiles is “crucial” to funding a separate textile collection system that manages all discarded textiles, not “just … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Bill Stage 3 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland's Circular Economy Bill Stage 3 Amendments Briefing Circular Communities Scotland · 17 Jun 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Circular Economy Portugal Circular Economy Portugal (CEP) is this month’s ZWE Changemaker! They promote circular economy by developing projects focused on waste prevention, reuse, and repair. Key initiatives include the Circular Pioneers Network, which supports small businesses leading the circular transition, and Liga Ação, a platform facilitating zero waste choices and community empowerment. Other projects include Cir… Zero Waste Europe · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Producer responsibility policy needed to achieve circular economy for textiles Collection infrastructure for textiles is underdeveloped, with national separate collection rates averaging 14% and reaching edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Jun 2024 Global Council fails to ramp up ambition of first ever EU law on soils During this Monday’s Environment Council, Environment Ministers reached an agreement [1] on the Soil Monitoring Law. The EEB welcomes the achievement of a compromise, but regrets […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ sets industry benchmark with carbon footprint calculation project SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading vehicle dismantling, recycling, and salvage companies, has taken a step forward in its sustainability journey by undertaking a project to calculate the carbon footprint of auction vehicles. ATF Professional · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news WRA meets former EAC member to highlight importance of waste wood biomass Former Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) member, Sir Christopher Chope, learnt about the important contribution that waste wood biomass makes to UK energy security and the economy during a visit to Eco Sustainable Solutions in Christchurch, Dorset, on Monday 3rd June. Wood Recyclers Association · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Car Industry Backs Global Car Recycling Day The second annual Global Car Recycling Day is being held on 20th June 2024. While there is no physical rally (although it does coincide with the International Automotive Recycling Conference in Brussels, which supports the initiative), it has never been more vital to take action and raise awareness of the importance of responsible vehicle recycling. ATF Professional · 17 Jun 2024 Global Member States advance on textile waste, fall short on food waste and greenwashing Today, Europe’s Environment Ministers voted on crucial EU laws addressing waste management [1] and green claims [2]. The Council’s position raises the bar on holding producers […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Global These (toxic) relations are forever – PFAS Pollution as a threat to water resilience in the EU – June 27, 2024 – 17h30-20h – iMAL/La Vallee (Brussels) As part of the EU Green Week, Pro(to)topia and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) are organizing an innovative event in the interface of arts, science and […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Council news Order recycling bags, boxes and food waste caddies - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Life after: Escaping gang violence Cenia Elizabeth Muñoz, who fled gang violence in El Salvador, describes finding opportunity and hope in the UK Positive News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Ireland recycles 18.1m WEEE appliances Ireland has announced that 18.1 million appliances of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) have been collected in 2023, equalling a takeback per capita of roughly 9.51kg. According to WEEE Ireland, the country had collected 1,327 tonnes in portable battery packs. The report, published this month, highlighted that an estimated that 22,852 tonnes of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Car industry to strive for circular economy With the second annual Global Car Recycling Day approaching (20 June), organisations have come together to urgently call for sustainable car production, and that the public and manufacturers are more aware of the importance of this. Those taking part include British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), CarTakeBack Scrap Car Recycling, Clearway Metal Recycling, BVSF, Copart, The … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news TRA Announces Agenda for Annual Conference Day, 2024 TRA announces agenda for Annual Conference Day, 2024 UK Tyre Recovery Association celebrates 25 years and its Silver Jubilee UK used tyre recycling industry bosses gather to call on the new government to advance opportunities and innovation necessary to secure this vital but underacknowledged sector Tuesday 24 September sees the largest gathering of the UK… Tyre Recovery Association · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Reforming Responsible Waste Management – The Tyre Recovery Association Manifesto for 2024 Manifesto – Supporting Tyre Recycling in the United Kingdom – FINAL Tyre Recovery Association · 17 Jun 2024 Council news Apply for a resident permit to use a HWRC - Calderdale Council Calderdale Council · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news SunEnviro acquires Norfolk skip-hire company SunEnviro Group has announced the acquisition of Pip Skips, a Norfolk based skip-hire company. Originally a family-owned waste management company, Pip Skips was established in 1992. According to SunEnviro Group, Pip Skips will maintain all existing contracts, contact numbers and email addresses. The SunEnviro Group has said that the acquisition of Pip Skips, located in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news 37% of environmental professionals say government unsupportive of net zero 37% of environmental professionals believe current government policies do not support them to achieve net zero goals, according to a National Environmental Services survey. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Labour manifesto silent on recycling The Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto in anticipation of the upcoming general election. The manifesto emphasises transitioning to a circular economy to reduce waste. While the manifesto sheds little light on recycling or EPR changes affecting packaging, it does stand out for its commitment to devolving more power to local authorities. This move could... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 Jun 2024 Council news Declarations of interest - Anglesey County Council Isle of Anglesey Council · 17 Jun 2024