Recycling news: 2024

Council news National Non-Domestic Rates - Tendring District Council Tendring Council · 22 Feb 2024 Industry news Study finds 23% of material discarded by NI households was food that could have been eaten Food makes up 30% of the items in the average general household waste bin in Northern Ireland, 23% of which could have been eaten, new data from WRAP shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Feb 2024 Global UNEA6: Potential Breakthrough for global mineral resource governance? The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Sixth Environmental Assembly (UNEA6) is scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 26 February to 1 March. A handful of resolutions are slated for discussion, most notably, an initiative spearheaded by the Swiss government addressing the dimensions of minerals and metals management and an EU proposal on enhancing circular economy practices f… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Feb 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Switzerland Each month, the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign highlights one of our member organisations, shining a spotlight on their local activities and projects. This month, we introduce Zero Waste Switzerland. Zero Waste Switzerland works towards reducing the amount of waste produced by raising awareness of waste related issues, encouraging long-lasting behavioural change. Its vision is to encourage […] The … Zero Waste Europe · 22 Feb 2024 Industry news Meet the team: Damon Kinnair ELV Business Process Manager - EMR Group EMR Metal Recycling news · 22 Feb 2024 Council news Sign in or register - Manchester City Council Manchester Council · 22 Feb 2024 Industry news TFP - Classroom Poster (Print) V3 - FareShare The Felix Project · 22 Feb 2024 Industry news Bake Sale Poster - FareShare The Felix Project · 22 Feb 2024 Global Verpact: Uniting Forces for a Sustainable Packaging Future”? EXPRA · 22 Feb 2024 Policy & government New UK sanctions mark 2 years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2024 Policy & government Opinion on the welfare implications of different methods and systems for the catching, carrying, collecting and loading of poultry Animal Welfare Committee opinion on the welfare implications of different methods and systems for the catching, carrying, collecting and loading of poultry. GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2024 Policy & government Government launches consultation into the next UK night flight regime Proposed regime would continue to limit flights that take off and land at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted between 11:30pm and 6am. GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2024 Policy & government Defence Drone Strategy - the UK’s approach to Defence Uncrewed Systems The Defence Drone Strategy sets out how Defence will realise the significant opportunities and tackle challenges in uncrewed systems. GOV.UK · 22 Feb 2024 Industry news Reclaimed calcined clay cements (Re-C3) - MPA Cement Mineral Products Association · 21 Feb 2024 Policy & government Agent update: issue 117 Get guidance from HMRC if you’re a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Lindal Group joins the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative Lindal Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of specialist valves, actuators and spray caps used in aerosol products, has joined other key members in the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative as a funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative was launched in 2022 to increase awareness and uptake of […] Alupro · 21 Feb 2024 Council news Houses in multiple occupation - Mid Suffolk District Council Mid Suffolk Council · 21 Feb 2024 Global Commencement of Trilogues: Discussions on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Begin EXPRA · 21 Feb 2024 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Council Approves Its Negotiating Stance on Packaging and Packaging Waste, December 18, 2023 EXPRA · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Why the Bank of England is wrong to cut support for climate-related work The Bank of England’s role in tackling climate change is under attack. With the economy struggling, and inflation only slowly coming down from a 41 year high, pressure is mounting on the Bank to reduce the resources it dedicates to issues outside the scope of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Feb 2024 Global Resource Governance: Navigating Challenges for the Mining and Raw Materials Sectors – February 26 2024 – Nairobi & online This one-hour side event delves into the critical challenges and need for stronger governance in the mining sector. We’ll explore the growing demand for minerals driven […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Agenda Environment and Health & Safety meeting, 7 March 2024 The post Agenda Environment and Health & Safety meeting, 7 March 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Clarity Renews Partnership with WWT The post Clarity Renews Partnership with WWT appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Ombudsman again orders Thurrock to review assisted collections The Local Government Ombudsman has ordered Thurrock council to pay a resident £350 and review its assisted bin collection service after ruling that a disabled resident had been treated “less favourably” than someone without a disability. In a ruling handed down on 12 February but published this week, the ombudsman explained that the resident, names … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Industry revises rules for EPDs The lighting industry has completed the latest revision of the rules governing Environmental Product Declarations for light fittings. Trade body […] Recolight · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Cathedral lights are upgraded in mobile workshop The luminaires at Saint Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh have been upgraded on site using a mobile lighting workshop. The chandeliers […] Recolight · 21 Feb 2024 Policy & government Referral of the proposed subsidy scheme, the Contracts for Difference for Renewables (as at Allocation Round 6), by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy scheme Contracts for Difference for Renewables (as at Allocation Round 6). GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Polar bears are facing climate-driven starvation A recent study highlights the difficulties polar bears are fighting as their icy habitats diminish. The findings highlighted an ongoing issue as ice-free seasons grow longer due to climate change, polar bears are increasingly at risk of starvation. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news India calls for stricter export regime for waste tyres – call is welcomed by TRA Indian tyre trade body reveals the extent of repurposing end-of-life whole tyres exported from UK TRA again call on UK government to do the right thing to end polluting export of baled end-of-life tyres European nations are leading contributors to the pollution, environmental damage and safety concerns caused by large scale export of end-of-life tyres (ELTs), according to the Indian tyre trade body the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA). Figures show there was a surge of waste tyre imports from developed countries to India last year, leaving the nation… Tyre Recovery Association · 21 Feb 2024 Policy & government Mr D Stubbs v Electronic Wholesale Suppliers (Guildford) Ltd and Mrs C Noon: 3314419/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Local groups and support | Community Litter Hub - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 21 Feb 2024 Policy & government Mr A Quadrano v Onriver (UK) Ltd: 3300337/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Aquaculture Feed – What are the impacts and what are the alternatives? As global salmon aquaculture continues to grow, so does the demand for aquaculture feed. The environmental impacts of many ingredients means that alternatives are urgently needed Fidra · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Boots launches blister pack recycling pilot Boots has launched a blister pack recycling pilot scheme in over 100 stores in London and the South East, with plans to roll out the scheme to more stores across the UK in the next year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Councils to receive EPR payment estimate in November The government has outlined that local authorities will be informed of their estimated 2025/26 payments from producers under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme in November 2024. In a report that went before HM treasury on the 15 February, the government said it accepted a recommendation from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to establish a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news SQM Lithium Ventures completes Altilium’s USD 12m Series A Funding through follow-on investment SQM Lithium Ventures is proud to announce its follow-on investment of USD 9.43 million in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the energy transition to net zero, bringing its total investment to USD 12 million. The investment completes Altilium’s Series A funding round and marks the largest investment to date for SQM [...] Altilium news · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news MVV given go ahead for 625,000 tonne Wisbech EfW MVV Environment’s plans for a 625,000 tonne energy from waste (EfW) plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, have been approved by the secretary of state for energy security and net zero. The decision was announced yesterday (20 February) following an “extensive evaluation process overseen by the planning inspectorate”. It means MVV can soon finally begin the process … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Feb 2024 Industry news Top 10: Sustainability Strategies of the World's Leading Luxury Fashion Labels - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 21 Feb 2024 Council news Preferred Strategy - Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Rhondda Cynon Taff Council · 21 Feb 2024 Global Introduction by our Managing Director Dear Esteemed Readers, We trust this correspondence finds you flourishing and in great spirits. The recent winter season has been a dynamic period for EXPRA and its esteemed members, marked by significant events and focused priorities... EXPRA · 21 Feb 2024