Recycling news: 2024

Council news Vacant to Vibrant scheme - Belfast City Council Belfast Council · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Library of Things - new-content.libraryofthings.co.uk Library of Things · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news £474k to establish regulatory network for bio-based materials The UK’s first regulatory science network for bio-based and biodegradable materials has launched today (2 December 2024) after receiving £474,135 in funding from Innovate UK. “BB-REG-NET” will bring together stakeholders from across industry, academia and government to accelerate the adoption of sustainable chemicals and materials in the UK market. The funding boost follows a six-month … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Antarctica is in crisis and we are scrambling to understand its future The last two years have seen unprecedented falls in the levels of sea ice around Antarctica, which serves as a protective wall for the continent's huge ice sheets. Researchers are now racing to understand the global impact of what could happen next New Scientist — Environment · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 – Open for Entries! The 13th annual AD and Biogas Industry Awards are now open for entries! The AD and Biogas Industry Awards recognise individuals and organisations that represent the very best of the world’s anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector. There are 11 categories to choose from: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Women in Biogas AD Hero of… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 2 Dec 2024 Policy & government Dr N N Khin v George Eliot Hospitals NHS Trust and Others: 1302117/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2024 Policy & government Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mycophenolate Mofetil 1g/5ml Oral Suspension, EL(24)A/59 Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the MHRA that the Press-In-Bottle-Adaptor (PIBA) supplied with the batches listed above may cause the medicine to leak when attempting to withdraw a dose. GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2024 Policy & government ECSH34101 - Case management: introduction GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2024 Global SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are Delighted to Announce a Strategic Partnership Agreement SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are delighted to announce a strategic partnership agreement for the marketing and service of Cleansort’s LIBS sorting technology. This agreement covers several key markets, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, North America, and selected regions in Asia. SGM recognizes the German based Cleansort GmbH as the technological leader in LIBS metal sorting, […] Global Recycling · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Read Paul’s article on EPR in Packaging News INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Multi-award winning Recofloor scheme now part of Resource Futures Resource Futures will take on the management of multiple award winning Recofloor programme as of November 2024, after flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyfloor commissioned it to oversee the day-to-day operations of their scheme to recover and recycle vinyl flooring in the UK. Originally conceived as part of a WRAP pilot project and previously managed by … Continue reading "Multi-award winning… Resource Futures · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Carollers, Ents and a coalition of green groups protest subsidies for burning ‘Christmas’ trees Ghosts of Biomass Past return to haunt DESNZ Pictures are available here, video of the protest will be available this afternoon. Monday 2nd December, 2024. London. This morning at 8am, 100 protestors from Axe Drax, Biofuelwatch, Climate Resistance, Fossil Free London, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and other members of the Stop Burning Trees Coalition […] Greenpeace UK · 2 Dec 2024 Council news Garden Waste Subscription - Bassetlaw District Council Bassetlaw Council · 2 Dec 2024 Global Historic climate hearings begin at world’s highest court on States’ obligations in relation to climate change Public hearings will begin today at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states with respect to climate change. Greenpeace International · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Soaring to New Heights: ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 Celebrates Vehicle Recycling Excellence at the RAF Museum Midlands On the 28th of November 2024, the prestigious ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards illuminated the historic RAF Museum Midlands, near Telford, as the industry gathered to celebrate its brightest talents. With a sold-out crowd of 250 enthusiastic attendees, the evening was alive with excitement and camaraderie. ATF Professional · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Renewi looks likely to accept Macquarie £700.9m takeover deal Renewi’s board has said that it will recommend accepting a £700.9 million takeover deal from Australian asset management company Macquarie if a formal offer is made before the regulatory deadline of 26 December 2024. The two companies announced the new deal on Thursday last week (28 November 2024), over a year after the Australian firm’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2024 Global Plastic treaty negotiations adjourn with follow-up session planned for 2025 INC-5 ended without a final agreement on a Global Plastics Treaty. Reloop Platform · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Donate to Keep Wales Tidy for FREE with easyfundraising! The post Donate to Keep Wales Tidy for FREE with easyfundraising! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 2 Dec 2024 Council news News and Events - fenland.gov.uk Fenland Council · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news AIR FRYERS AND HOT TUBS ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE Aldi unveils limited-edition Christmas baubles to celebrate iconic Specialbuys An air fryer, chainsaw and inflatable hot tub, all in the form of Christmas baubles, are the latest festive must-haves this December. Supermarket Aldi has unveiled its stunning collection of Specialbuy Baubles ahead of Christmas trees being put up across the nation this week. A poll of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Arctic deep sea mining plans stopped in Norway Oslo, Norway, 1 December – After more than a year of massive pressure from activists, scientists and the international community, the Norwegian government has agreed to stop the first licensing round for deep sea mining in Arctic waters. “This is a huge win! After hard work from activists, environmentalists, scientists and fishermen, we have secured a […] Greenpeace UK · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Biffa to manage waste across four Finnebrogue sites Food manufacturer Finnebrogue has contracted Biffa to manage waste across its four sites in County Down. The three-year contract will aim to reduce residual waste across the sites while increasing recycling rates. This will include directing 100% of organic waste streams to anaerobic digestion for the generation of biofuels. Richard Barnes, group health, safety and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Saplings from vandalised Sycamore Gap tree will spread ‘message of hope’ Fresh shoots grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are set to ‘spread hope throughout the nation’ Positive News · 2 Dec 2024 Policy & government Top tips for jobseekers at risk of ‘fake DBS check’ recruitment scams To coincide with the launch of the Home Office Stop! Think Fraud campaign, the Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search. GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Westfield ERF successfully manages first fire Viridor’s Westfield Energy Recovery Facility (WERF) in Fife has successfully managed its first fire. The waste company said that the event marks “a monumental milestone” after four years of planning and construction. The WERF has been jointly owned by Viridor and Equitix since January 2022 under Westfield Energy Recovery Limited (WERL). The plans and permission … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2024 Policy & government Manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). GOV.UK · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news UK glass industry raises concerns over new packaging regulations impact British Glass warns that the new Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme could lead to higher consumer costs, increased imports, job losses, and a shift away from recyclable glass packaging in favour of less sustainable alternatives. The UK Government has passed new packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations, shifting the cost of waste collection and […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Altilium Achieves Key Milestone With Commencement Of Activities At New EV Battery Recycling Plant Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce that is has begun processing of lithium-ion battery waste at its new ACT 2 recycling facility in Plymouth, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s journey towards a circular economy for critical battery materials. ATF Professional · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news North West in Bloom Congratulations to two of EMERGE Touch Wood's clients who were celebrated at the North West in Bloom awards in November. The Oasis Dementia Garden at Rochdale Infirmary and Levenshulme in Bloom both achieved "Level 4 – Thriving" awards at the ceremony. Touch Wood was thrilled to produce planters made with repurposed timber for Levenshulme in [...] Community Wood Recycling · 2 Dec 2024 Global Global Plastics Treaty: we are getting there. Slowly. We almost made it. Most countries in the world are in favour of an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that addresses plastic production, restricts toxics, increases circularity and delivers on financing for a just transition. However, after more than 2 years of meetings, negotiators ran out of time to agree a deal and decided to call […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news Waste boss fined for ‘revenge’ dumping over unpaid invoice Timothy Burcham, a licensed waste operator, dumped waste at a Paignton mobile home park in revenge for not being paid for a job there. He now has to pay a fine and costs totalling over £3,000. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Dec 2024 Industry news British Glass: Glass sector has been ‘shattered’ Glass confederation British Glass has accused the government of “shattering” the UK glass sector with its extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme. The fees producers will pay under the new legislation is based on the weight of the product they put on the market. British Glass has said that, due to this, glass fees … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2024 Council news CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL - Crawley GOV Crawley Council · 2 Dec 2024 Council news Annual Canvass - northdevon.gov.uk North Devon Council · 2 Dec 2024 Council news Bridgend County Borough Council Strategic Equality Action Plan 2024-2028 - bridgend.gov.uk Bridgend Council · 1 Dec 2024 Industry news ‘Negotiations were held hostage’: Reaction pours in as Plastics Treaty talks fail to reach agreement Environmental groups have expressed anger and disappointment after talks intended to finalise the world’s first treaty to end plastic pollution failed to reach a formal agreement. Here, edie rounds up the reaction. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Dec 2024 Industry news Final decision on Plastics Treaty delayed until 2025 as negotiations collapse What was intended to be the final round of negotations on the the UN-convened Plastics Treaty has concluded with no formal decision, meaning that the binding agreement won't be delivered until next year. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Dec 2024 Industry news Altilium commences activities at ACT 2 EV Battery Recycling Plant Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce that is has begun processing of lithium-ion battery waste at its new ACT 2 recycling facility in Plymouth, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s journey towards a circular economy for critical battery materials. The cutting-edge facility, [...] Altilium news · 1 Dec 2024 Global Plastics Europe urges global plastics agreement negotiators to continue on ambitious path Brussels: 01 December 2024 The following statement can be attributed to Virginia Janssens, Managing Director at Plastics Europe: “Although we… Plastics Europe · 1 Dec 2024 Global Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Despite Support for Production Cuts, Additional Session Planned Busan, Republic of Korea — December 02, 2024 — Break Free from Plastic members today reaffirmed their commitment to continue pushing for a strong and ambitious global plastics treaty following the stalling of negotiations in Busan, supporting the majority of countries standing up for ambition. The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) for […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Dec 2024