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
EuRIC Hails ENVI’s Call to Reconsider Mass Balance Method for Recycled Content Calculation in SUPD
EuRIC hails today’s vote in the Parliament’s ENVI committee, in favor of a motion for a resolution opposing the European Commission’s flawed recycled content calculation mass balance method in the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The motion, submitted by rapporteur Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA), was approved with 26 to 24 votes, paving its way to next week’s […]
Global Recycling · 19 Apr 2024
Industry news
With a landmark Global Plastics Treaty on the horizon, the time for corporate disclosure – and action – is now
CDP’s head of sustainable business Nathan Cole previews the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and offers his thoughts on how forward-thinking businesses can get ahead of the curve.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024
G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy.
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
Fact-sheet: PAHs in extender oils for tyres - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
Damaged or missing bin - report - MyAngus
Angus Council · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
MYGroup recognises success of Specsavers initiative in Lancashire
MYGroup has recognised the contributions of the store teams in Burnley, Nelson and Colne for their role in advancing the nationwide in-store recycling initiative in collaboration with Specsavers. This initiative spans across Specsavers’ UK stores and aims to promote recycling within the optical brand’s outlets. The initiative provides customers with a simple and convenient way … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Here’s what we learned from counting 4 million pieces of plastic
Schools, households, community groups and businesses up and down the country counted their plastic waste for a whole week in March to reveal the state of the UK's plastic waste problem. The Big Plastic Count 2024 is finished, and it's time to see the results.
Greenpeace UK · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Budapest and back: why cheaper trains make for smart politics
This post is by James Beard, a senior associate at the European Climate Foundation. Greetings from the 10:52 from Stuttgart to Paris. I have decent leg room, a charge point, good Wi-Fi, lovely views. I’m heading home to London from Budapest, where I’ve been meeting […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Climate change to cause income reductions by 2050
A study published in Nature shows a troubling economic future for the world unless urgent action is taken to control climate change.
Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
National Drought Group meets after record wet October to March
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
Planning Application: 04/01461/AS - Ashford Borough Council
Ashford Council · 18 Apr 2024
Global
Datos recientes: La producción de plástico debe reducirse entre un 12% y un 17% anual para evitar un cambio climático catastrófico
Los líderes mundiales se reunirán este mes para negociar recortes en la producción de plásticos en el marco del Tratado de plásticos PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 19 de abril, 2024 Berkeley, […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 Apr 2024
Global
New Data: Plastic Production Must Be Cut by 12% to 17% Per Year to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change
Global Leaders to Meet This Month to Negotiate Production Cuts in Plastics Treaty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 19, 2024 Berkeley, CA, USA– In advance of the fourth round of United Nations […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
MPE Chemical Recycling Overview
The post MPE Chemical Recycling Overview appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
TQ12 3GP, Valencia Waste Management Limited: environmental permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BV7028IP/S016
View the partial surrender issued for Heathfield Landfill, Newton Abbot under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
Election results for Gosport Voting Area, 2 May 2024 - democracy.gosport.gov.uk
Gosport Council · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
QR Codes at Southworks: A Recycling Case Study
Unclear instructions and language barriers can hinder even the best recycling efforts. In this article, we break down how our QR Code pilot programme at BNP Paribas's Southworks building has increased both engagement and their recycling rates.
Bywaters · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
DE7 4BG, Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/MP3430AM/V006
View the environmental permit issued for Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Limited – The Midlands Urban Mine, Ilkeston under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Earth Week 2024- tackling the cost of living crisis through reuse
Earth Week 2024 – Tackling the Cost of living crisis through reuse Earth Week is all about taking action to ensure a better and brighter future for all. This Earth Week we are shining a spotlight on our commercial partners and taking a look at the incredible impact these partnerships are making in helping to […]
Reuse Network · 18 Apr 2024
Global
Breaking Down the Walls: Why You Need to Care About Housing Policy
Whether you rent or own, housing policies shape our everyday life. They impact not just our home, but also the environment and society. Yet, the defense for fairer and greener housing is an uphill battle – and one that is not often talked about. Here’s why housing laws matter and key facts to consider ahead of the next EU election. Bich Dao and Laetitia Aumont report Buildings account for 40% o…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
MPE comments to draft BPA Commission Regulation, March 2024
The post MPE comments to draft BPA Commission Regulation, March 2024 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Open letter calls for clear definition of ‘recycled’ gold
In an effort to “combat greenwashing” within the gold and jewellery industry, 11 organisations have issued an open letter urging for clearer definitions of “recycled” gold. The Alliance for Responsible Mining, Artisanal Gold Council, Ethical Metalsmiths, FairLuxury, Max Havelaar Switzerland, Impact, Pact, Solidaridad, Society for Threatened Peoples, Swissaid and The Impact Facility collectively…
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Why WasteAid needs your support to raise £1 million by 2025
As part of the countdown to our 10-year anniversary in 2025, we’ve committed to raising £1 million. We’re on a mission to help people and the planet thrive. Our fundraising campaign will allow us to support even more people impacted by the daily consequences of the global waste crisis. We need to expand our […]
WasteAid · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
UN Global E-Waste Monitor Finds an 82% Increase in E-Waste Since 2010
The post UN Global E-Waste Monitor Finds an 82% Increase in E-Waste Since 2010 appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
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Malvern Hills Council · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
England Sees Positive Steps Towards Reducing Waste and Advancing the Circular Economy: Official Defra Statistics
The post England Sees Positive Steps Towards Reducing Waste and Advancing the Circular Economy: Official Defra Statistics appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
18,794 rewards claimed as part of Welsh government DDRS trial
18,794 rewards were claimed as part of the digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) Scan|Recycle|Reward trial in Brecon, Wales.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Defra appoints two non-executive board members
In a recent announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency, two individuals have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board by the environment secretary. Brittany Harris and Maya Leibman have been chosen to join the board having started their roles on 1 April 2024. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024
Global
Civil Society Groups Call for ASEAN Leadership for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, together with other civil society organizations including Environmental Justice Foundation and Basel Action Network, delivered a letter to the office of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, calling for ASEAN leadership to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations for the global instrument to …
Break Free From Plastic · 18 Apr 2024
Global
Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme in Wales
Reloop hosted an event at the Senedd to discuss the Welsh Government's intention to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that includes PET bottles, metal cans, and glass bottles.
Reloop Platform · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
AAIB Report: AW109SP, G-RAYN, on 1 November 2022
Report into an accident involving an AW109SP (G-RAYN) which was destroyed after it unintentionally drifted rearwards and struck trees during a night takeoff, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire on 1 November 2022
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Policy & government
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN
AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022
GOV.UK · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
You’re Invited: Green Alley Award Finals 2024
This year, the Green Alley Award celebrates a decade of investments and innovation, dedicated to nurturing young entrepreneurs. Der Beitrag You’re Invited: Green Alley Award Finals 2024 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
News in brief (17/04/24)
With news on: Optimum announces new commercial director; FCC launches Reuse campaign; Estée Lauder says its packaging is 71% recyclable by weight; and, Flora launches “plastic free” paper tub in UK. Optimum announces new commercial director Ayrshire based Optimum Eco Group has announced it has appointed Jim Brown as its commercial director. Mr Brown has … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
Celebrating 10 Years of Sharewear
WARDrobe, the textile reuse division of Ward, was delighted to join charity partner Sharewear at a special dinner to celebrate...
Ward Recycling · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
Planning Application: PA/2023/0704 - Ashford Borough Council
Ashford Council · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
About PepsiCo in the UK - PepsiCo UK
PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Apr 2024
Council news
Plans for major arts festival in the South Hams - South Hams District Council
South Hams Council · 18 Apr 2024
Research & science
Exploring the recovery capacity of recycling agents on atomic-scale energy properties of aged bitumen and their potential correl - TU Delft Repository
TU Delft News · 18 Apr 2024
Industry news
18, 794 rewards claimed in Welsh ‘world-first’ digital DRS trial
Residents in mid-Wales have taken part in the trial of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS), said to be a “world-first”. Deposit return schemes (DRS) are currently used across the world as a way of encouraging more people to recycle drinks containers like bottles and cans. Householders and visitors to Brecon took part in the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024