Recycling news: 2024

Global BIR Stresses Need for Continued Progress Towards a Global Treaty Addressing the Entire Lifecycle of Plastics The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) expresses disappointment over the lack of a formal agreement after the latest round of negotiations in Busan (Republic of Korea) on a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution. While emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum to achieve a comprehensive solution, BIR regrets the absence of an international treaty […] Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Council news mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk 6 December 2024 Dear Councillor, Licensing - Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council · 6 Dec 2024 Research & science Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others - Rice University Rice University News · 6 Dec 2024 Industry news North Berwick Co-op relaunches following major makeover - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 6 Dec 2024 Industry news What went right this week: ‘peak petrol’, plus more The UK ‘reached peak petrol’, Belgium’s sex workers won full labour rights, and capturing carbon got easier, plus more Positive News · 6 Dec 2024 Industry news We finally have an explanation for 2023’s record-breaking temperatures A decline in low-lying cloud cover means Earth is absorbing more solar radiation, which could explain 0.2°C of missing heat scientists have been struggling to account for New Scientist — Environment · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Water neutrality - Chichester District Council Chichester Council · 5 Dec 2024 Council news The Development Plan Scheme | The Current Development Plan - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Eilean Siar Council · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Defra scraps mandatory single-use cup takeback scheme Defra has today (5 December 2024) announced that it will be cancelling its plans to mandate a takeback scheme for single-use cups in England. A Defra spokesperson said that analysis has found that the mandatory takeback scheme would “not have the intended impact on boosting recycling rates and reducing litter”. Plans for the scheme were … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Guest post: The conflicting practices in using land to tackle climate change Removing CO2 from the atmosphere using land-based mitigation strategies is central to nearly every country’s... Carbon Brief · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Net zero strategy: Progress Update 2024 - British Glass British Glass news · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Catchment Areas - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Eilean Siar Council · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Waste Disposal (Commercial | Industrial Waste) | Fees and Charges - Cleansing - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Eilean Siar Council · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Youth LAG | Community Led Local Development (CLLD) - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Eilean Siar Council · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Sodexo announces changes to its UK and Ireland regional leadership team Sodexo has announced that Sean Haley, CEO, UK and Ireland, will be leaving the business at the end of December. Jean Renton, Chief Finance Officer since 2019, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective from 1 January. In this role, she will become the executive lead of the region […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news The Friday Digest: Sustainability wilts in the heat It’s been a testing few weeks for sustainability professionals. The failure of COP29 (climate), COP16 (biodiversity) and INC-5 (plastics) to make meaningful progress in taming the assault on the planet from ‘business as usual’ politics and commerce, was enough to leave the most hardened optimist weeping into their half-empty, reusable cup of Fairtrade coffee. The […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news DS Smith warns of 40% increase in contamination DS Smith has warned that wet weather could lead to paper and cardboard recycling streams seeing a 40% increase in plastic contamination. The packaging company explained that rain turns cardboard into a “wet magnet” for plastics and other contaminants. The problem could see over 5,000 tonnes of plastic end up in the paper and card … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Defra abandons mandatory cup takeback scheme A scheme that would have forced foodservice businesses to take back single-use coffee cups and recycle them has been dropped by the government. The mandatory takeback policy, originally planned for introduction through new extended producer responsibility for packaging regulations, would have helped lift the recycling rate of fibre-based cups to almost 40%, according to the […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Flexibility should underpin allergens guidance A ‘one size fits all’ approach to providing allergen information is not appropriate for businesses serving unpackaged food outside of the home, according to an industry body. UKHospitality said flexibility to provide allergen information based on the specific business operation should underpin new allergen guidance, which has just been consulted on by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Scottish sweet treats pack calorie punch Calorie levels in sweet products sold in Scottish cafés, coffee shops and bakeries are falling steadily but the vast majority still exceed government health guidelines. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) analysed the calorie content of products such as cakes, sweet pastries, and biscuits sold by the same 18 out of home businesses in 2022 and 2023. Although it […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Award-Winning Innovation for Our Customer Experience The post Award-Winning Innovation for Our Customer Experience appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Bexley Eco & Wellness Fest - Cory Environmental Cory Group · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news World Soil Day: experts say the UK’s agricultural use of sewage sludge is risking environmental health On world Soil Day, research by the James Hutton Institute demonstrates that microplastics, organic contaminants and pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge are posing a significant risk to soil organisms, ultimately threatening environmental and human health. Fidra · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Adult Health and Social Care - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Eilean Siar Council · 5 Dec 2024 Global Joint Statement on the need for good industrial jobs in Europe CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Policy & government Forest Research annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 Forest Research annual report and accounts April 2023 to March 2024. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2024 Council news Contact a service - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 5 Dec 2024 Global Press release: Joint statement between EU forest sector & labour unions shows blue collar jobs can be green collar jobs The forest-based sector and labour unions unite for a fair transition towards a vibrant and growing bioeconomy. Through the Circular Choices coalition, they call for a policy framework that captures investments in quality jobs and “Made in Europe” manufacturing. The European forestry and forest-based bioeconomy sector, gathered within the Circular Choices Coalition, represents 3% of […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Reuse Network Partnership Wins Prestigious Green Apple Award Reuse Network, Currys and DHL Supply Chain have been awarded a Gold International Green Apple Environment Award for their joint White Good Returns Scheme, Reuse Network · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2024 National Recycle Week 2024 Powerday · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Seras upgrades biomass fuel production facility Seras – formerly known as Esken Renewables – has successfully completed a £2.3 million upgrade to its biomass fuel production facility at Tilbury Green Power, one of the UK’s largest biomass power plants. The comprehensive refurbishment of the waste wood processing plant incorporates cutting edge technology, supplied by HAAS Recycling-Systems. According to Seras, the upgrade […] Wood Recyclers Association · 5 Dec 2024 Policy & government 3. Vocational driving tests Guidance for driving examiners carrying out medium and large goods vehicle and passenger carrying vehicle tests. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2024 Policy & government UK-Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit New agreements signed as Defence Secretary John Healey and Amir of Qatar visit Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Premierfoods.co.uk OUR PRIVACY NOTICE KEY SUMMARY This website only collects data that you enter into the website, for example, - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Grundon scores a winning double at International Environment Awards The post Grundon scores a winning double at International Environment Awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Southampton based Silverlake Automotive Recycling awarded Salvage Company of the Year 2024 Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] was awarded Salvage Company of the Year at the prestigious ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards, held on November 28th, at the RAF Cosford Museum near Birmingham. These national awards are competitively entered by vehicle recyclers throughout the UK, and judges determined Silverlake, based in Shedfield, the winner of Salvage Company of the Year … ATF Professional · 5 Dec 2024 Policy & government Illegal Eastchurch waste site remains closed Court backs application to keep access restricted as criminal investigation continues GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news RECLAMET wins ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Company Award 2024 Kent's largest vehicle recycling business RECLAMET has won the coveted ATF Professional ‘Vehicle Recycling (Medium-size) Company Award 2024'. The Award was announced at the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards ceremony held at the RAF Museum, Cosford and organised by ATF Professional. ATF Professional · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news £2.8k to repair cafes from enfinium enfinium has given £2,800 to two repair cafes in West Yorkshire, which are situated near two of its Energy from Waste (EfW) plants. The Silsden Repair Cafe is located near its Ferrybridge facilities in Knottingley and the other, Otley Maker Space, is close to its Skelton Grange facility currently under construction in Leeds. The funding … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2024 Industry news Recorra buys AI sorting arm in £1m MRF investment Recorra has announced the purchase of a new AI-powered robotic sorting arm from Recycleye for its Essex-based materials recovery facility (MRF). The move comes as the first stage in a £1 million investment in itsMRF to increase sorting capacity and accuracy. The recycling company, which is based in London and the South East of England, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2024