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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Global
MEDIA ADVISORY: Global South Leaders Respond to INC-4 Negotiations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 28, 2024 Ottawa, Canada– Global South leaders–including a Member State Delegate, frontline community leader, policy expert, and youth activist– will share their perspectives on the lastics […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Apr 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024
Industry news
Co-op’s solar PPA and Aldi’s recycled plastics bottles: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Co-op’s partnership with ScottishPower Renewables for sustainable energy procurement, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Apr 2024
Global
Sorting of Aluminum Alloys
The Italian corporation SGM Magnetics, one of the leaders in X-ray sorting technologies for metal recyclers including X-ray Transmission and X-ray Fluorescence is now launching its latest proprietary X-ray technology called XRF-BS. This technology consists in the combination of X-ray Fluorescence with X-ray Back Scattering presented as an alternative to LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscop…
Global Recycling · 28 Apr 2024
Council news
Contact the Council Tax team - South Tyneside Council
South Tyneside Council · 28 Apr 2024
Council news
Sheltered housing - icm.sunderland.gov.uk
Sunderland Council · 28 Apr 2024
Industry news
HDPE and PP Plant - North Thoresby - Jayplas
Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Buy Recycled Plastic Pellets - Jayplas
Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Conservative-run anti-Ulez Facebook groups hosted racist and Islamophobic posts
The post Conservative-run anti-Ulez Facebook groups hosted racist and Islamophobic posts appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Apr 2024
Global
GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update
INC-4 Day 4, April 26, 2024 Mid-Week Plenary: The Clock is Ticking After days of slow progress in negotiations, tonight the dam seemed to break open. Many countries expressed their […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Latest News and Blog - Jayplas
Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Contact Jayplas - Jayplas
Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024
Global
Climate Friendly Future Depends on a Successful Circular Transition
Currently, the production, consumption and disposal of products and food are responsible for almost half of global greenhouse gas emissions and up to 90 percent of biodiversity loss, according to the latest Circular Cities Declaration report. This take-make-waste approach is exacerbating the consequences of climate change and, as the demand for strategic resources such as […]
Global Recycling · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
North West - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network
UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
Plastics Recovery Facility - Alfreton - Jayplas
Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024
Global
Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia: Industry lobbyist in disguise as Indonesian Delegation (DELRI) in Plastic Treaty Negotiation Meeting
Ottawa, April 25, 2024 – Currently, countries around the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada for the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting to discuss the international agreement on plastics […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Apr 2024
Industry news
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE - Jayplas
Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - Jayplas
Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
Scope of this Privacy Policy - Jayplas
Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Massachusetts identification (ID) requirements - Mass.gov
Massachusetts DEP · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
WRAP to publish Plastic Pact Network report
Six years after the Plastics Pacts Network was established by WRAP, the organisation has announced it will publish a report in June 2024 marking its achievements. Convened by WRAP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Plastics Pacts Network stands as a globally aligned response to plastic waste and pollution. With engagement from 18 countries spanning … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Reusing upholstered domestic seating containing POPs
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
GOV.UK · 26 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Environmental permitting and the role of UKHSA
This guide describes how the EA consults the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on environmental permit applications and how UKHSA responds to these consultations.
GOV.UK · 26 Apr 2024
Global
GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update
INC-4 Day 3, April 25, 2024 GAIA Priorities Remain on the Table in Contact Groups Member States remained in contact groups for the entirety of the day, and discussions were […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Apr 2024
Global
ISWA in Latin America – Highlights from April 2024
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
AI recycling startup raises £1.65m for material sorting
Recycling technology business, Sorted, has raised £1.65 million in a seed funding round led by Pi Labs. The London-based business had other investors including Archipelago Ventures, Circular Plastics Accelerator, Conduit Connect, Antler and angel investors. Globally, the annual dumping of 2.12 billion tonnes of waste wreaks havoc on the environment, affecting air quality, ocean health … Read Mo…
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
Study finds that less than 60 companies drive more than half of global plastic pollution
A new analysis has found that less than 60 global companies are responsible for more than half of the world's plastic pollution, with six brands collectively accounting for 24% of the branded plastic items uncovered in the study.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Apr 2024
Council news
7d7b680a-4e22-4942-b1c3-ad60643 - Preston City Council - Preston City Council
Preston Council · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
UK packaging firm DS Smith agrees £5.8bn takeover by US group
UK-based packaging company DS Smith has agreed to a £5.8 billion takeover by US rival International Paper. As per the deal, International Paper will own 66.3% of the combined group, while DS Smith will own the remaining 33.7%. It comes after International Paper muscled in on a £5.1 billion deal between DS Smith and London-listed...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
For the love of: mediation
Mediation is in the spotlight right now, from the Post Office scandal to its impending integration into the civil justice system. But what is it? And how could it help you?
Positive News · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
BIR advocates for a “harmonised definition” for chemical recycling
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has published its latest position paper on chemical recycling. Formed through collaborative efforts with BIR national member associations, the paper highlights the “necessity” for market-based policies regarding chemical recycling. The global federation of recycling industries maintains a clear stance: while mechanical recycling should remain the pref…
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
Electricals Recycling Fund offers 750k to budding projects
Material Focus has reopened its Electricals Recycling Fund, offering £750,000 of funding to support projects that enable people to reuse and recycle old and unwanted small household electricals. This funding comes after previous rounds that are said to have provided £1.8 million to fund over 40 UK projects catering to over 10 million people. Material … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024
Industry news
News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates
News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Keenan Recycling | University of Liverpool’s net zero ambitions boosted by key partnership A Russell Group university’s quest for net zero has been accelerated by the UK’s largest food waste recycling company. The University of Liverpool, which appointed Keenan Recycling at the start of the academic year, says […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Apr 2024
Global
ESWET Welcomes Landmark EU Parliament Vote on Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA)
On April 25, the European Parliament passed the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), recognising and strengthening Waste-to-Energy’s role towards a greener Europe. ESWET* welcomes the EU’s ambition that led to this bold move and acknowledges the cooperation of the European institutions to get this legislation over the line. NZIA will accelerate the deployment of technology […]
Global Recycling · 26 Apr 2024
Council news
Sunbed Regulations - Preston City Council
Preston Council · 26 Apr 2024
Global
Mechanical Recycling Must Take Priority and Be Incentivized
Chemical recycling needs careful consideration and well-informed, market-based policies to ensure that it complements rather than competes with traditional recycling methods, it has been stressed by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) in its latest position paper. Mechanical recycling must remain the preferred method on a large scale whereas chemical recycling should be used only […]
Global Recycling · 26 Apr 2024