Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.

Industry news How powerful is just one thought? In a world shaped by digital influence and post-Covid societal shifts, Mike Monaghan, Director of Auto Motivate, who spoke at last month’s ATF Professional Conference, delves into the power of individual thoughts. Through exploring generational dynamics and communication challenges, he highlights the transformative potential of embracing change for future-proofing businesses. ATF Professional · 3 Jun 2024 Council news Reston (North & South) Parish Meeting - democracy.e-lindsey.gov.uk East Lindsey Council · 3 Jun 2024 Policy & government Surrey golf club took money for illegal waste dumped on course Sussex companies fined GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2024 Council news FLINTSHIRE COAST PARK - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 1 Jun 2024 Council news Article 4 Direction (emerging) on HMOs - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 1 Jun 2024 Council news Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment Study - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 1 Jun 2024 Council news Cabinet reshape - Amber Valley Borough Council Amber Valley Council · 1 Jun 2024 Council news Additional permissions and licences - St Albans City and District Council St Albans Council · 31 May 2024 Global EucoLight Conference 2024 Venice-Mestre A step towards the challenges of the European platform for the recycling of lighting WEEE EucoLight, the European Association committed to circular economy for lighting WEEE successfully concluded its 7th annual conference that took place on 23-24 May 2024 in Venice-Mestre (and online), hosted by its Italian member, Consorzio Ecolamp. It was a great experience […] L'articolo EucoLight Conferenc… EucoLight · 31 May 2024 Industry news Climate crisis: Meeting the Net Zero challenge Dr. Matt Gitsham explains how business leaders are increasingly seeking assistance from policymakers to address the Net Zero challenge. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Protecting Physical Assets from Uncrewed Aerial Systems Attack A DASA competition looking at novel protective solutions to protect against Uncrewed Aerial Systems kinetic attack GOV.UK · 31 May 2024 Industry news OPINION: What can we expect from the forthcoming inclusion of EfW plants in the UK ETS? Terry Keyworth, sales manager UK and Ireland, Tomra Recycling, shares his thoughts on the inclusion of EfW facility carbon emissions in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from 2028 onwards. OPINION: When ETS was introduced in 2021, EfW facilities were seen as a more sustainable alternative to landfill, and there were concerns that including EfW … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Somerset recycling crews prevent 1k gas canister fires in waste Somerset council and its kerbside collections contractor, Suez, have issued a reminder to residents about the dangers of placing gas canisters in their recycling. This year, the council has said crews at the material recovery facilities in Taunton and Evercreech have already prevented over 1,000 potential fires caused by gas canisters mistakenly put out for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Research & science Journal of Nursing Management - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 31 May 2024 Global Meet EUBP’s Lorette Du Preez In Early May, we happily welcomed Lorette Du Preez to the European Bioplastics team. Lorette has joined us as our Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs and will be working from our Brussels office. Learn more about her in the portrait below. Tea or coffee? After years of being a coffee addict, I’ve decided [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Global Member portrait: PTT MCC Biochem Phasanti Boonsuit, Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Phasanti Boonsuit - Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (PTTMCC) PTTMCC [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Policy & government D Pendry v The Over 21 Club: 2305734/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 May 2024 Global New R&D project on waste management and upcycling project kicking off in June 2024 MoeBIOS is a new R&D project funded by the European Union through the Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking focusing on the improvement of waste management of biobased plastics and on the upcycling in packaging, textile and agriculture sectors. The project will kick off in June 2024 under the lead of ITENE and with 21 [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd v 1) Lee Loverseed 2) Jonathan Fenton 3) Niamh O'Connor: [2024] EAT 79 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Sarah Crowther, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 24 May 2024. GOV.UK · 31 May 2024 Industry news Dutch digital detoxers unplug en masse. Will the world follow? Members of The Offline Club are swapping out their phones for board games, books and tranquillity. Now, the concept is poised to go global Positive News · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI’S HUGE GODFATHER STEAK RETURNS FOR FATHER’S DAY — AND IT’S LESS THAN £10! Aldi is making an offer dads can’t refuse this Father’s Day with its iconic line-up of deliciously succulent steaks. Fathers and father figures alike can feast like kings in the comfort of their own home, whilst enjoying a restaurant quality steak for a fraction of the price. Making the ultimate comeback this year is fan […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Global PRESERVE Training on Biodegradation by Normec OWS On 24 May 2024 at 10:00 am CET, the PRESERVE project organised an online training, delivered by EUBP member Normec OWS and moderated by European Bioplastics. The training on “Biodegradation: one concept, many environments” is the second webinar of a training series which touches upon key topics of interest in the realm of sustainable packaging [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Industry news WRA highlights sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following recent scrutiny of biomass power in the press. This came after the Conservative Environment Network published a manifesto, supported by 32 parliamentarians, questioning the government’s policy on bioenergy and calling for more enforcement around the sustainability of biomass impor… Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 May 2024 Industry news Glasgow considers using EfW to heat buildings Glasgow city council has published the results to a study about the potential use of the Glasgow recycling and renewable energy centre (GRREC) to heat buildings on the city’s southside, including Hampden Park, New Victoria hospital, local schools, a police station, public facilities, and homes. The GRREC, an energy-from-waste plant in Polmadie, operated by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Three big questions the parties must answer soon In Pakistan and India, temperatures this week have exceeded 52 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit). Being in Delhi, Rajesh Joshi told Radio 4’s PM programme, “was almost like walking through a hot furnace”. In Mexico, which has recently experienced record temperatures, the national water commission […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 31 May 2024 Industry news Interview – how the challenge of PFAS pollution impacts water companies A shorter version of this interview was first published in the Toxic-Free for EU briefing. Click here to subscribe to our weekly briefing. It’s Green Week in the EU, and the focus this year is on water resilience. We discussed one of the biggest challenges for water companies – PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution – with Harrie […] CHEM Trust · 31 May 2024 Industry news Morrisons rolls out Podback coffee pod recycling across its stores Morrisons is introducing dedicated coffee pod collection points in over 350 stores nationwide in collaboration with Podback, the pod recycling service. The rollout of the new recycling points will commence in June. With the launch of the in-store collection points, customers can drop off filled bags at Morrisons stores as part of their regular shopping... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 May 2024 Industry news Richard Coulson recognised in ENDS Power List 2024 WRA Chair Richard Coulson has been named as one of the top 100 most influential environmental professionals in the UK on the ENDS Power List 2024. Wood Recyclers Association · 31 May 2024 Council news Your bin collections - salford.gov.uk Salford Council · 31 May 2024 Industry news Cambridge suffers seven bin lorry fires Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents have been reminded to dispose of batteries safely by Greater Cambridge Shared Waste after seven bin lorry fires. According to Greater Cambridge Shared Waste, a partnership between Cambridge city council and South Cambridge district council, lithium-ion batteries have caused several fires in the back of bin lorries since January including … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Publication of the Climate Change Committee’s UK Progress Report The publication of the Climate Change Committee’s annual UK Progress Report will be delayed because of the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the upcoming UK election. Climate Change Committee · 31 May 2024 Industry news Fly-tippers to receive points on driving licence, Tories promise The Conservatives have announced plans for fly-tippers to receive points on their driving licences ahead of the General Election on 4 July. Circular Online (CIWM) · 31 May 2024 Industry news LBH RC 22nd June leaflet - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 31 May 2024 Industry news 2024 Awards for Excellence ERP UK once again co-sponsored the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management Der Beitrag 2024 Awards for Excellence erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PROTEIN POWDER TO RIVAL THE PRICE OF POPULAR BRANDS Aldi is shaking up the supplements market with its latest launch, Activ Max Whey Protein Powder. Part of the supermarket’s sought-after fitness offering, the newest launch offers gym bunnies whey better deals and a shredded price of popular brand, MyProtein. Available in stores from 6th June, fitness fanatics had better run to their nearest middle […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES £11.85 MANGO & PINEAPPLE RUM THAT IS 36% CHEAPER THAN CAPTAIN MORGAN Shoppers can say ‘ahoy’ this summer as Aldi welcomes the NEW Old Hopking Mango & Pineapple Rum (70cl) to its award-winning spirits range for just £11.85 a bottle. Available in stores from 23rd May, the new addition arrives as Pinterest reports that tipples will receive a ‘tropical takeover’ this year, with shoppers seeking exotic flavour […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Industry news MVV’s Medworth permit granted as EfW ban ends MVV Environment has announced its permit for a 625,000-tonne energy from waste (EfW) plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, has been issued by the Environment Agency (EA) on 29 May 2024, after a ban on EfW permits was lifted by the department of food, environment and rural affairs (Defra). The permit for the Medworth site was previously … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Manual of Military Air System Certification (MMAC) The purpose of the MMAC is to provide guidance to those organizations required to manage Air System Type Design. GOV.UK · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 5835: production organizations (MRP Part 21 Subpart G) RA covering the need to ensure that military air systems are produced by competent organizations and show conformity to the design data. GOV.UK · 31 May 2024 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1223: airworthiness information management RA covering regulating the requirement for effective management of airworthiness information, throughout the life of an air system. GOV.UK · 31 May 2024