Recycling news: 2024

Industry news New appointments and changes to Morrisons senior team - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 29 Feb 2024 Industry news Starbucks: The Journey to Carbon-Neutral Green Coffee - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 29 Feb 2024 Policy & government Consultation on the consumer standards Proposals on standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account. GOV.UK · 29 Feb 2024 Global Bollegraaf and Greyparrot Forge Strategic AI Partnership to Transform Global Waste Management Industry Bollegraaf, one of the world’s largest builder of recycling plants, has entered into a strategic partnership with Greyparrot, a pioneer in AI waste analytics, to transform global waste management. As part of the agreement, Bollegraaf will transfer its AI vision business to Greyparrot and make a cash investment, for a total value of $12.8M, in […] Global Recycling · 29 Feb 2024 Policy & government Future policy framework for biomethane production: call for evidence We're seeking evidence which will help us develop a future policy framework for biomethane production to maximise the potential of the biomethane market. GOV.UK · 29 Feb 2024 Policy & government Ending Rough Sleeping Data Framework: Quality Assurance Review Research about the implementation and quality assurance of the new Ending Rough Sleeping Data Framework. GOV.UK · 29 Feb 2024 Industry news Ship-based carbon capture and microwave EV range boosters: The best green innovations of February 2024 As February comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise have rounded up six of the best breakthrough technologies for the green economy, including electric vehicle (EV) range boosters and systems recycling waste heat from solar farms. Read on to find out more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Severe Mental Impairment - Boston Borough Council Boston Council · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government McNeil, Rupert - Government Chief People Officer, Cabinet Office - ACOBA advice Advice to Rupert McNeil, former Government Chief People Officer, Cabinet Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Scotland confirms landfill tax rise and extra £500,000 for Recycling Improvement Fund The Scottish Government has confirmed its budget for 2024/2025 yesterday (26 February) which laid out plans to increase both the standard and lower rates of landfill tax rates. The budget was passed 68 votes to 55 with one abstention. From 1 April 2024, the standard rate will rise to £103.70 per tonne, from £102.10, and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Environment Agency 2022 data on regulated businesses in England Data on compliance ratings, pollution inventory, pollution incidents, enforcement and waste crime for 2022. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government ESFA Update: 28 February 2024 Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Moving towards a more Circular Economy REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news REA response to Climate Change Committee announcement on third carbon budget REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Revised Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon (Credits) Investment The revised Oxford Principles is an urgent call for or Net Zero Aligned Carbon (Credits) Investment. Anthesis Group · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government InForm: Keeping you informed from the GPA (February 2024) InForm keeps you informed of news, views and updates from across the Government Property Agency. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Ministry of Defence Votes A: 2024 to 2025 MOD Votes A seeking parliamentary authority for the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for service with the UK Armed Forces. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Global ‘Greenwashing alert’: Campaigners call for changes to controversial chemical recycling calculation The post ‘Greenwashing alert’: Campaigners call for changes to controversial chemical recycling calculation appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 28 Feb 2024 Global FEAD fordert „Polymers-only“-Ansatz zur Massenbilanzierung The post FEAD fordert „Polymers-only“-Ansatz zur Massenbilanzierung appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 28 Feb 2024 Global Grote zorgen over kannibalisering in recycling industrie The post Grote zorgen over kannibalisering in recycling industrie appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 28 Feb 2024 Global What Do the Meat Industry, Far-Right and Major Internet Conspiracy Theories Have in Common? The post What Do the Meat Industry, Far-Right and Major Internet Conspiracy Theories Have in Common? appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Circular economy could save $100bn on waste management costs annually Municipal waste is on course to increase by more than 66% in volume, leading to direct costs of around $360bn unless more can be done to transition to a circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme Prospectus and application guidance for the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP). GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news News in brief (28/02/24) With news on: Reconomy acquires Sudamin Rohstoff; Council officially opens £41.8m recycling hub; OPRL responds to LGA packaging research report; and Alfred H Knight extends waste services to cover international markets. Reconomy acquires Sudamin Rohstoff Reconomy has acquired Sudamin Rohstoff, a German-based independent recycling broker specialising in valuable metals. Sudamin’s core business i… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news UK hits emissions milestone but faces critical decision on future targets The UK government has been commended for meeting the latest carbon emissions target set under the country's Climate Change Act. However, experts warn that this success should not lead to a relaxation of future emissions goals. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Feb 2024 Global Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 : Launch at UNEA6 The report presents the most up-to-date assessment and shows that keeping the waste management business-as-usual is not an option, as the world is lagging behind many targets. As the leading network promoting professional and sustainable waste management worldwide and the transition to a circular economy, we understand that downstream solutions are no longer the way forward. The linear approach… ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Flintshire Early Years and Childcare - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Coal Authority celebrates first year as Category 2 responder Coal Authority marks a major milestone in its work, with February marking a year since it was granted Category 2 responder status. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news S Norton acquires former Recycling Lives-owned Glasgow sites Merseyside-headquartered metal recycling company S. Norton & Co has finalised its acquisition of two “significant sites” in Glasgow, that were formerly owned by Recycling Lives. The acquisition forms part of the company’s “ambitious growth plans”. The primary site on the banks of the River Clyde spans 17 acres and is fully equipped with waste metals … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Staffordshire to introduce care equipment collection points Staffordshire county council has announced a partnership with Grace Cares for the collection and reuse of care equipment. The council has introduced collection points at all 14 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across Staffordshire, where individuals can donate unwanted care aids and medical waste. Commonly donated items include walking aids, bathroom equipment, bed risers and … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Ms L A Crabtree v M Bandemer and others: 1402246/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news ‘No alterations’ to MVV’s Medworth approval The government has reaffirmed its decision to approve MVV Environment’s energy from waste (EfW) facility in Medworth, Cambridgeshire. After approving the facility last week (see letsrecycle.com story), the decision from the secretary of state was pulled from the National Infrastructure Planning website later in the day, saying that “clarification is being sought” on the plant’s development … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Help with fuel and energy costs - Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Fermanagh and Omagh Council · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Arbroath segregated cycle routes - Engage Angus Angus Council · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Student exemptions and discounts - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 28 Feb 2024 Council news Disabled persons reduction - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 28 Feb 2024 Industry news CPI Design for Recyclability Guidelines: Setting Standards for Sustainable Fibre-Based Packaging Products - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 28 Feb 2024 Policy & government Climate Change Plan - Summary Report - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 28 Feb 2024 Research & science The Amazon region in 2022 and 2023: deforestation, forest degradation and the risk of growing soy production - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 28 Feb 2024