Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Two weeks to go until the 2024 WEEE Conference In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) industry stands at a pivotal moment. Letsrecycle’s WEEE conference, taking place on the 21 March 2024 at the Royal College Of Physicians, has been carefully structured to foster dialogue, learning and networking. Our expert speakers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Planning Explorer - Wandsworth Borough Council Wandsworth Council · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Vita Apartments, 1 Caithness Walk, Croydon, CR0 2WD: LON/00AH/LSC/2023/0325 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Miss M Krisco FRICS on 16 February 2024 GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Payments - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Council · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Spring Budget 2024 This is the Spring Budget 2024 in full. You can find supporting and related documents below. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news REA responds to the 2024 Spring Statement REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government UK space programmes and missions Through its programmes, the UK Space Agency catalyses investment into the space sector, delivers missions and capabilities, and champions space. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Landfill tax raised to £126.15 from 2025/26 Today’s budget from the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the standard rate of landfill tax will rise to £126.15 in 2025/26, while the lower rate will increase to £4.05 per tonne. The move was confirmed in the chancellor’s spring budget today and has been taken “to better reflect actual RPI and ensure the tax … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2024 Council news westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk - Westmorland and Furness Council Westmorland and Furness Council · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Stamp Duty Land Tax: change to rules for acquisitions by registered social landlords and public bodies This tax information and impact note sets out changes to the exemption for registered providers of social housing and to the 15% rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax for public bodies. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Understanding the vaping market Mixed methods research with vape users and vape manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Stamp Duty Land Tax: mixed-property purchases and Multiple Dwellings Relief We welcome views on options to change the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules for mixed-property purchases and Multiple Dwellings Relief. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Nutrient neutrality: update On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Administrators detail sale process of Recycling Lives The administrators appointed at Recycling Lives have published a progress report detailing the process of selling assets owned by Recycling Lives earlier this year. The report published by E&Y on Friday (1 March), arrives after Recycling Lives’ recycling and waste management assets were sold in a pre-pack agreement in January (see letsrecycle.com story). The sale … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Submit Your Innovations for the RECOUP Awards 2024 & Snap Up an Early-Bird Ticket for The RECOUP Conference! The post Submit Your Innovations for the RECOUP Awards 2024 & Snap Up an Early-Bird Ticket for The RECOUP Conference! appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Translations - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Ms Seyi Omooba v (1) Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (ta Global Artists) (2) Leicester Theatre Ltd: [2024] EAT 30 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 06 March 2024. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Yorkshire companies paid £1.7m in Enforcement Undertakings in 2023 Companies in Yorkshire paid over £1.7 million in Enforcement Undertakings for environmental offences in 2023. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling hailed for putting trust in workforce Sid Bear has saluted Keenan Recycling for its impressive mix of trust, support, and opportunities to progress up the career ladder. The latter is something he has taken advantage of having become a Transport Operations manager just six months after starting as a driver in the Exeter depot in February 2021. Sid also held the […] Keenan Recycling · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Sensory Inclusion Service (SIS) - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news MPs urge action to end “toxic flow” of microplastics into waterways Cross-party MPs and campaigners have called on the UK Government to “urgently address the toxic flow” of microplastics into the UK’s rivers and seas. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Andrew’s relishing a bright future as he approaches a decade with Keenan Recycling Andrew Gerlach can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him and Keenan Recycling after marking eight years with the company. Having switched trading high-end cars to become regional sales manager at one of the UK’s largest food waste recyclers in October 2015, the 47-year-old hasn’t looked back. His role at Keenan […] Keenan Recycling · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news EU Commission publishes proposal to ban BPA in certain Food Contact Materials The European Commission has launched a public consultation on their proposal to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in certain food contact materials (FCMs). BPA is the most well-known and commonly used bisphenol, which are chemicals that are widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and resins, including in […] CHEM Trust · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Please enter the email address and password you used to save the form - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news MPE European Affairs WG meeting minutes, 8 January 2024 The post MPE European Affairs WG meeting minutes, 8 January 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news EU to ban certain types of single-use plastic packaging The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives have reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The text sets new binding reuse targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. According to the deal, certain single-use plastic packaging formats would be banned from 1 January […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Directory of UK Safety Tech Providers A directory of more than 80 UK-based companies which provide technology or solutions which facilitate safer online experiences, and protect users from harmful content, contact or conduct. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Trade Remains Downbeat About Business Outlook for 2024 After a tough year in 2023, bed manufacturers and suppliers remain downbeat about their expectations for 2024. Only 18% of manufacturers and 20% of suppliers reported demand was better than expected in the second half of 2023; while 42% of manufacturers and 30% of suppliers said that it was worse. The results are from the […] National Bed Federation · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Secure connected places playbook - documents Documents for the Secure Connected Places Playbook. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Updating GB type approval for road vehicles Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news A message from our Chief Executive - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Birmingham cuts raft of waste services but will get £6.8m for food waste Birmingham city council has approved a series of cuts to its waste and recycling services in light of its recent financial troubles outlined in its budget for 2024/25 and 2025/26. However, the council has confirmed that it will receive £6.8 million from Defra for the rollout of food waste. The council submitted a section 114 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Public bodies collaborate to manage odour in Withyhedge Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Public Health Wales and Pembrokeshire county council have said a waste cell causing “significant odour issues” at Withyhedge Landfill will be capped “as swiftly and safely as possible”. Following a public meeting between the three bodies on 26 February, they are working together to “achieve progress” in resolving community issues regarding … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Ireland’s DRS collects over 2 million drinks containers in first month Over two million drinks containers have been returned and collected from participating shops and supermarkets nationwide as part of Ireland’s deposit return scheme, Re-turn have announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Mar 2024 Industry news Recycling Alone Isn't Enough For Net Zero Goals - Biffa Biffa · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Housing Application Form - Sunderland City Council Sunderland Council · 6 Mar 2024 Global Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Crucial Connection Between Hospitals and Waste Pickers On March 3, waste workers and waste pickers from Indonesia and the Philippines visited a Zero Waste hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, days after they staged a march together with other […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 6 Mar 2024 Council news Your tenancy - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Spring Budget 2024: Overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) Tax policy announcements at Spring Budget 2024. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024 Policy & government Addressing water scarcity in Greater Cambridge: update on government measures An update on measures to increase the long-term water supply in Greater Cambridge, and to address water scarcity issues in the short-term. GOV.UK · 6 Mar 2024