Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Finance Bill 2023-2024 — Lords Stage Explanatory notes for all clauses ahead of the Lords Stage of Finance Bill 2023-2024. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2024 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum 2024 from March 19th to March 21st in Brussels, Belgium EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global VALIPAC- EXPRA- EPRO Seminar “EPR schemes for commercial and industrial packaging: the future has begun!” EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Ecovidrio: “We will meet the glass recycling target that puts us Europe with two years in advance” EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Belgium and the Netherlands join forces for better traceability of exported plastic waste EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ ) launches Bac Impact: not everything that can be recycled goes in the bin! EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Afvalfonds: Investigate industrial packaging waste EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Ecoembes establishes its SCRAP for commercial packaging to provide a comprehensive solution to its companies EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global CONAI: Green future? Green Jobs! CONAI’s new project for high schools EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Fost Plus concludes accreditation period 2019-2023 EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global The joint statement from more than 100 associations: “EU packaging rules that work Making the Single Market and sustainability go hand in hand” EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Joint position paper: “Mandatory separate collection targets are not the way forward to drive a circular economy” EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global Joint industry statement on references to “state-run producer responsibility organizations” in the PPWR EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Council news Street trading licences and consent - Rugby Borough Council Rugby Council · 20 Feb 2024 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participations Here you can find all the upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 20 Feb 2024 Global European institutions reach agreement on future of air quality laws BRUSSELS, 20 February. Today, the last political trilogue concluded in an agreement for a new Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD). The new law aims to reduce […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Feb 2024 Policy & government Six exciting projects join third phase of Climate Finance Accelerator Peru Six Peruvian businesses that are adopting innovative approaches to fighting climate change have been selected to join the third phase of Climate Finance Accelerator Peru (CFA). The successful projects were chosen from over 75 applications. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Veolia secures deal to manage Birmingham recycling and waste until 2034 Veolia has won the contract to run Birmingham’s household recycling and refuse treatment solutions for the next ten years. The deal means the company will operate the energy recovery facility, the city’s household recycling centres (HRCs) and three waste transfer stations. The contract, which started last month and runs until 2034, will see Veolia look... Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Moore says “no options” off the table for dealing with Walleys Quarry Waste and Resource Minister Robbie Moore has said there are “no options that are off the table” for dealing with hydrogen sulphide emissions from Walleys Quarry landfill site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Moree Limited - Supporting Circular Business | Business Transformation - ReLondon ReLondon · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Jude Allan joins OPRL as interim Managing Director Jude has joined the team to cover Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Margaret will spend up to two years seconded as Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news APEAL Q&A – Reach compliant and in transition to Chrome-VI Passivation, January 2024 The post APEAL Q&A – Reach compliant and in transition to Chrome-VI Passivation, January 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Feb 2024 Global International Social Justice Day Today we celebrate the International Social Justice Day, firmly supporting an intersectional approach for environmental justice that advocates for justice for all people and the planet. We’ve gathered insightful resources and projects from our members to delve into the impact and repercussions of our production, consumption, and waste management systems on different groups of our […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Feb 2024 Policy & government Over 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage Over 500 employers are named by government for failing to pay the minimum wage. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2024 Policy & government Demand side response: A tool for lowering household energy bills This POSTnote summarises the developments in demand side response, evidence of its potential contribution to the decarbonisation of the power system, and the technical barriers associated to this tool. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Feb 2024 Global Press release: Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal – Industry leaders call for 10 urgent actions to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe Today 73 industry leaders spanning almost 20 industrial sectors presented ‘the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’ to Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo and Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. The declaration underlines the commitment of industry to Europe and its transformation and outlines urgent industry needs to make Europe competitive, resilient, and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Feb 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes French Solid Waste Partnership as our Newest Platinum Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Biffa’s Coventry transfer station saves ‘274 tonnes’ of carbon for the NEC Biffa has announced that it has been able to deliver carbon savings of 274 tonnes to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Group by delivering waste to its new transfer station in Coventry. The 50,000 tonne transfer station which was opened last year sits just three miles from the NEC Arena in Birmingham. It will now … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news What the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024 Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, looks to the year ahead and explains what the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024. When we look back over the past 12 months, it’s likely to go down in history as a year of frustration for the packaging value chain. Delays to expected consultations, disappointing […] Alupro · 20 Feb 2024 Global The Belgian repairability index includes the price of spare parts: will the EU level up with this ambition? This article was written by Rosalie Heens from Repair&Share, with contributions from Thomas Opsomer and Flavie Vonderscher. New on the menu: Repair Index Belgian Style In January Belgium adopted a new law that obliges manufacturers and retailers to provide a repairability index for (certain) household appliances, from 2026. With this initiative, Belgium becomes the second … Continue reading "Th… Right to Repair Europe · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Tesco to launch ‘tubeless’ kitchen foil Tesco has announced it has introduced the “country’s first” tubeless kitchen foil, a initiative that it says aims to eliminate the production of 12.5 million cardboard rolls annually. This product will be launched this week nationwide. The supermarket highlights that move is aligned with its commitment to minimising unnecessary packaging and will result in a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Policy & government Independent Review of Prevent’s report and government response Read the Independent Reviewer's report, how the government set out to respond to the recommendations and what progress we have made in implementing them. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2024 Global 4evergreen wins European Paper Recycling Award Brussels, 20 February 2024: The 4evergreen alliance has won a prestigious award from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) in the ‘Information and Education’ category. The award recognises 4evergreen’s work on the ‘Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-based Packaging for Recycling’, which... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news A Guide to Waste Tipping: Everything You Need to Know Navigating the process of waste tipping can be daunting, especially if it's not something you do frequently. In this blog post, we aim to provide you with a clear guide on how to effectively tip your waste. Bywaters · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Agenda, PR Committee, 27 February 2024 The post Agenda, PR Committee, 27 February 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Cumberland council to consult on ‘streamlining’ waste services Cumberland council has launched a waste collection public engagement survey to gain insights into public opinions on “streamlining” its waste services. The survey was launched on 14 February and closes on 15 March and invites local residents to participate in the development of the future of waste management in the Cumberland area. The initiative follows … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2024 Council news Electoral Registration - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Labour criticises Environment Agency over Walleys Quarry odour The Shadow Environment Secretary Labour MP Steve Reed has criticised the Environment Agency and the Conservative Government for a “lack of action” over Walley Quarry landfill site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Feb 2024 Industry news Boots launches blister pack recycling pilot that rewards customers - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 20 Feb 2024 Policy & government Science and technology projects wanted for potential UK mission with Axiom Space Up to £15 million commercial funding could be made available for British science and technology to fly to space, should the proposed mission with Axiom Space proceed, the UK Space Agency announced today. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2024