Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Giant rats feasting on food waste: Threat to public health Imagine this: you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon at a local care home or recovering in a hospital room. Suddenly, a monstrous rodent the size of a cat scurries across the floor, leaving a trail of filth and disease in its wake. This isn’t a horror movie – bin workers across the UK are reporting sightings […] Keenan Recycling · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news REA welcomes Labour’s 2024 general election manifesto and challenges the party to be bolder REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Post-16 - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Over 97% of UK waste wood processed in 2023 Over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, the highest level to date, according to the latest annual statistics published today (Thursday, June 13) by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - Growing up in County Durham and preparing for adulthood - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Your Councillors - democracy.e-lindsey.gov.uk East Lindsey Council · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Ageas Champions Green Car Parts in Vehicle Repair Ageas, a prominent insurance company, shared insights with ATF Professional on the increasing adoption of green car parts. As pioneers in this eco-friendly shift, Ageas continues to champion collaboration and innovation, significantly reducing carbon footprints through sustainable repair practices. Their efforts underscore the importance of a circular economy and highlight the broader impact of… ATF Professional · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Ocean algae could play a key role in climate cooling A recent study conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Ocean University of China (OUC) has revealed a surprising player in the fight against climate change, a type of ocean algae known as Pelagophyceae. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news WRA: ‘Over 97% of UK waste wood processed in 2023’ The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has said that over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, which is said to be the highest level to date. While UK waste wood arisings remained constant last year, at approximately 4.5 million tonnes, the data indicates that the amount processed edged upwards from 4.312 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news ENGLISH WINE NOW MORE HIGHLY RATED THAN BOTTLES FROM SPAIN AND NEW ZEALAND – ACCORDING TO BRITS A new study from Aldi has found that English wine is now rated more highly than bottles from Spain, Australia and New Zealand. The survey of 2,000 wine lovers found that, after bursting onto the scene in recent years, we now think our wine is among the greatest in the world. Taking the reins from […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news 500 tonnes of waste goes up in flames at Edmonton plant A fire broke out today (13 June) at a waste recycling facility in Edmonton, setting 500 tonnes of mixed waste alight. The facility, located on Nobel Road, went up in flames at approximately 3.30am and there are currently no reports of any injuries. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), 10 fire engines and around 70 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Land nature - What are we doing? - Vale of Glamorgan Council The Vale of Glamorgan Council · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Over 97% of UK waste wood processed in 2023 Over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, the highest level to date, according to the latest annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The data indicates that while total UK waste wood arisings remained constant last year at approximately 4.5 million tonnes, the amount processed edged upwards [...] Community Wood Recycling · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Waste Management in Sports: A Spotlight on Euro 2024 Can major sports events be environmentally responsible? Discover how Euro 2024 is leading the way with effective waste management and green practices. Learn how they are setting new sustainability standards for future events! Bywaters · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: March - April 2024 This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during March - April 2024. GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government AAIB investigation to UAS Prion Mk3, (UAS registration n/a) UAS Prion Mk3, flyaway following loss of electrical power, West Wales Airfield, 6 March 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government AAIB investigation to De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (VP-FBC), collision with obstacle on takeoff, Mount Lymburner, Antarctica, 23 January 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Indonesian recycling facility to support worldwide plastic traceability The Prevented Ocean Plastic programme, in partnership with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the opening of its recycled plastic collection centre in Makassar, Indonesia. According to the programme this centre will develop “efficient” waste management infrastructure for the region and create 50 new jobs for the local population. The facility is expected … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2023 - greenhouse gas mitigation The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government Ms S Khan v Air India Ltd: 3305179/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Event Confirmed - forms.newforest.gov.uk New Forest Council · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Conservative election manifesto pledges to stop the construction of new waste incinerators In their 2024 manifesto, the Conservative Party has made several commitments regarding the future of UK waste and resources management if elected on 4th July. The manifesto pledges that the Government will take decisive action against waste criminals, particularly those affecting protected nature sites. The election document states, “We are dedicated to cracking down on... Skip & Waste Magazine · 13 Jun 2024 Council news Telephone - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news Biffa Acquires Hazrem Environmental Ltd - Biffa Biffa · 13 Jun 2024 Industry news ACE and EIC announce a plan for the next government - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 13 Jun 2024 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2024 - greenhouse gas mitigation The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK · 12 Jun 2024 Council news Work for us - Reading Borough Council Reading Council · 12 Jun 2024 Global EU has “legal duty” to ban PVC, NGOs tell European Commission Chemical experts have told the EU that it must ban polyvinyl chloride (PVC) if it wants to comply with its own laws. The move by European […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Jun 2024 Council news Councillor Sophie Cox - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 12 Jun 2024 Council news Property Acquisition and Disposal Strategy - surreyheath.gov.uk Surrey Heath Council · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news News in brief (12/06/2024) With news on: Suez volunteers at Tour de Manc; CIWM appoints junior vice president; Café partners with Keenan Recycling; and, Winner of Biffa competition announced. Suez volunteers at Tour de Manc Suez volunteers at the Greater Manchester Renew Hub partnered with the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity to run a pit stop at the Tour de … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Lib Dems pledge to end plastic exports by 2030 The Liberal Democrats have pledged an ambition of ending plastic exports by 2030 in its manifesto, published this week. In the manifesto, the party added that it is committed to working to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 through the UN High Seas Treaty. Furthermore, the party has laid out targets for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news CIWM sets out 10 ‘policy asks’ for the next government In preparation for the upcoming general election, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has reviewed Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy for England. The objective was to assess its ongoing relevance and pinpoint any policy gaps hindering support for the UK’s future needs. A working group of CIWM members carried out this examination, resulting in... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Get Social with OPRL At OPRL we love to interact with our members and other likeminded people and one of the best ways to do this is via our social channels. It means that we can let you know all the latest information as soon as we get it. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Gren Energy acquires 50% stake in South Clyde EfW plant Macquarie Asset Management has reached an agreement to divest its 50 percent stake in the South Clyde Energy Centre to Gren Energy. Expected to enter operations in 2026, South Clyde Energy Centre is an Energy-from-Waste facility, and will aim to process up to 35,000 tonnes of residual, non-hazardous, non-recyclable waste. The facility is also said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Reducing environmental impact through innovation With transport producing almost one-quarter of global CO2 emissions, Copart is very conscious that the automotive sector has a huge responsibility to reduce environmental impact and champion climate action and carbon reduction. ATF Professional · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Portrait of Humanity: moving photos of beauty and resilience A competition that captures the resilience, beauty and diversity of humanity has revealed its shortlist Positive News · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news Biomass UK outlines six priorities and policy steps next Government must take in its first 100 days in office REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news FCC is awarded £44m contract extension FCC Environment has been granted a five-year extension on its contract, with Hull city council and East Riding of Yorkshire council, worth an estimated £44 million. The extension is for its household waste recycling centre (HWRC) and transfer loading station (TSL) contract, and it will see the company delivering services until the end of March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2024 Industry news US brands and retailers delay key plastic packaging targets by five years The US Plastics Pact, which convenes more than 70 large businesses, has delayed key sustainability targets from 2025 to 2030 after initial collective progress fell short of its initial aspirations. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jun 2024