Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
CIWM responds to UK Government's Simpler Recycling policy update - CIWM
CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Fact-Sheet: Nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Cambridgeshire's National Nature Reserves
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Industry news
REA welcomes the publication of further details on ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 May 2024
Industry news
More than a sponsor: Keenan Recycling cheers Ricky’s journey
Keenan Recycling is proud to announce we’re continuing our sponsorship of Scotland’s rising motocross star, Ricky Barrack. This 11-year-old rider has been tearing up the track for years, but a recent injury put him on the sidelines for a frustrating 4 months. Now, Ricky’s back on his bike and hungrier than ever to conquer the […]
Keenan Recycling · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Industry reacts to Simpler Recycling update
Following today’s announcement from environmental minister Robbie Moore on changes regarding Simpler Recycling, the industry have had their say. Environmental Services Association has said that the announcement should be viewed as the minimum baseline requirement and kerbside recycling services “must meet the right levels of separation and recycling required” by the EPR regime. Head of … Read M…
letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Bio Capital Group acquires Linwood transfer station
Bio Capital Group, a commercial energy from food waste producer, has announced it has acquired Linwood food waste transfer station. This acquisition is the fourth addition to its portfolio in Scotland and Bio Capital Group have highlighted that it will “improve its ability to process feedstock for its regional anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. The site, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024
Industry news
‘75% support UK-wide DRS’, Tomra Collections says
Tomra Collections, a reverse vending company, has conducted a poll in collaboration with the Diffley Partnership and Survation that revealed that 75% of those surveyed support a UK wide deposit return scheme (DRS). The Department of environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has delayed the scheme until October 2027. According to Defra, consumers in the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024
Industry news
The climate evidence Shell doesn’t want you to see
The oil giant is suing Greenpeace for a peaceful protest. Now they’re trying to stop us exposing their role in the climate crisis.
Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Seizure, detention and forfeiture of terrorist property: code of practice
Code of practice for officers acting under schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Search, seizure and detention of property (England and Wales)
Code of practice issued under section 47S of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: search, seizure and detention of property (England and Wales).
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Certain information orders: code of practice
Code of practice issued under section 339ZL of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and section 22F of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) about certain information orders.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Recovery of cryptoassets: code of practice issued under section 303Z25
Code of practice issued under section 303Z25 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: recovery of cryptoassets: search powers.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Investigations: code of practice issued under section 377
Code of practice issued under section 377 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Simplified recycling bin collections planned for homes and businesses
The UK Government has kick-started the process for introducing unified and simplified recycling rules for homes, businesses and public sector bodies in England, after first promising changes more than five years ago.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Simpler Recycling: Defra sets cap on residual waste collections
The UK government has announced local authorities should provide at least a fortnightly collection for residual waste alongside a weekly food waste collection as part of Simpler Recycling.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Movement Power - The Ecologist
The Ecologist · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Why the UK must stop selling weapons to Israel
There’s a real risk that British-made weapons are being used to commit war crimes in Gaza. The government should enforce its own laws and stop weapons exports to Israel.
Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, G-CLYI
Piper PA-18-150 (G-CLYI), abnormal runway contact, Sleap Aerodrome, Shropshire, 13 May 2023
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Council news
Music Service - Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Rhondda Cynon Taff Council · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Why are we throwing £1 billion worth of precious metals in the bin?
This post is by Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus. Despite often being labelled as the UK’s fastest growing waste stream, unwanted electricals aren’t waste. That broken TV in your attic? Those old headphones you’re about to bin? That flimsy charger that stopped working […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 May 2024
Global
LA FEAD PUBBLICA IL SUO MANIFESTO PER LE ELEZIONI EUROPEE DEL 2024
The post LA FEAD PUBBLICA IL SUO MANIFESTO PER LE ELEZIONI EUROPEE DEL 2024 appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Using the learning records service (LRS)
Guides for learning providers, local authorities and awarding organisations on how to use the learning records service and manage event data challenges.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Defra says simpler bin collections will “reduce confusion”
Recycling minister Robbie Moore has announced today (9 May) what he says is a ‘common-sense approach” to recycling, which will make bin day “simpler”, in a bid to boost recycling rates nationwide. New simpler recycling collections will see the same materials collected from homes, workplaces and schools, ending what Moore said is a “confusing patchwork” … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Simpler Recycling must not lead to poor quality material
The Recycling Association has said local authorities must ensure they maintain or improve quality as a result of Simpler Recycling. With the Government confirming that Simpler Recycling will be rolled out in England for households from 31 March 2026, The Recycling Association has also welcomed that this policy now seems to be moving forwards. The…
The Recycling Association · 9 May 2024
Council news
Members’ Allowances Scheme 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 - Spelthorne Borough Council
Spelthorne Council · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Currys Selects Accenture and Microsoft to Accelerate Adoption of Generative AI - Currys PLC
Currys plc newsroom · 9 May 2024
Industry news
ESA welcomes flexibility for councils under “Simpler Recycling”
The ESA has today responded to Defra’s plans for the implementation of simpler recycling by welcoming continued flexibility for councils in the way they collect recycling and waste at the kerbside, but warned that services must still be efficient and effective as required by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reforms.
ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 May 2024
Industry news
Stoane Lighting wins King’s Award for sustainability
Edinburgh-based luminaire manufacturer Stoane Lighting has won two King’s Awards for Enterprise, one for its sustainable development and one for […]
Recolight · 9 May 2024
Policy & government
Prime Minister to call on university leaders to protect Jewish students
Vice Chancellors from some of the country’s leading universities will join forces with the government today (9 May) to discuss actions to address the rise in antisemitic abuse on campus and disruption to students’ learning.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Industry news
Eating more meat and dairy alternatives is the route to self sufficiency in Europe
Innovation is fundamentally changing the choices countries have to reduce food imports. Densely populated countries like Singapore have been entirely reliant on other countries to produce their food. In 2019, Singapore announced a target to produce 30 per cent of its own food by 2030. […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
Simpler bin collections for England to boost recycling
New approach puts an end to confusing recycling and excessive bins
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
Exemptions and statutory guidance for simpler recycling in England
Seeking views on proposed exemptions relating to the collection of recyclable waste in England and statutory guidance for the simpler recycling policy.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
Simpler recycling in England: additional policies
Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
Public Bodies Handbook: Part 2.1. Setting-Up an Arm's Length Body
This guidance provides an overview of how to set up a new arm’s length body, through to the first review period.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
UK innovation survey 2023: report
This report presents the detailed findings of the 2023 UK innovation survey (UKIS 2023) covering the period 2020 to 2022.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
UK forces airdrop 100 tonnes of aid for Gaza civilians
The Royal Air Force completed its 11th airdrop today, delivering a total of 110 tonnes of aid from 120 parachutes. In this latest airdrop, the UK has provided ready-to-eat meals, water, rice, tinned goods and flour for the people of Gaza
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Policy & government
AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: February - March 2024
This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during February - March 2024.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2024
Council news
Council Members - Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council · 8 May 2024
Council news
Application for the registration of a food business establishment - Falkirk Council
Falkirk Council · 8 May 2024