Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 5 Aug 2026.
Global
#MeetTheTeam – Alexandra Clipa
It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […]
Zero Waste Europe · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
City Harvest Cooking: Valentine Warner’s Chicken Curry
City Harvest Cooking: Valentine Warner's Chicken Curry. TV Chef, Warner cooks in City Harvest food charity's food rescue depot with surplus.
City Harvest London · 12 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Mrs Carmen Chevalier-Firescu v HSBC Bank PLC: [2024] EAT 6
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tucker on 9 February 2024.
GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
News in brief (12/02/2024)
With news on: Urbaser subsidiary signs food waste contract; Veolia launches ‘feasibility study’ for carbon capture pilot; Reconomy launches waste guide for Welsh businesses; and, Aldi trialling double sized toilet rolls. Urbaser subsidiary signs food waste contract Wastewise, a subsidiary of the Urbaser Group, has announced it has signed a contract with Wigan council for … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Major campaign to fight fraud launched
Stop! Think Fraud, the National Campaign Against Fraud, launches today.
GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Warwickshire residents block in fly-tippers caught in act
Warwickshire Police have detained a group of suspected fly-tippers after they dumped large piles of rubbish on Packington Estate’s Maxstoke Lane near Meriden last Wednesday (8th February). The force described it as “some of the worst fly-tipping we had seen in a long time”. Residents blocked in the vans used for the fly-tipping, but the...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Implementing COP28 outcomes
The EU must bring multilevel governance home to implement COP28 outcomes, Goksen Sahin from ICLEI Europe argues.
Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Man, 80, jailed for ignoring court order to remove 7,000 tonnes of waste
An 80-year-old man has been sentenced to six weeks imprisonment for failing to comply with a court order to remove over 7,000 tonnes of waste at a site near Exeter, the Environment Agency has said. A statement from the regulator outlined that Mr Roger Baker was convicted of dumping 7,514 tonnes of waste from Pynes … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Urbaser and Recycleye announce first AI waste sorting innovation in Spain
Urbaser, a world-leader in environmental solutions today announced an investment in automated sorting technology with an AI-powered waste picking robot. Due to be installed in Algimia, Valencia during H1 2024, the technology is provided by UK-based technology provider Recycleye. The robot, which uses computer vision to automatically detect and sort waste, will be installed on...
Recycleye news · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
British Glass launches roadmap to achieve 90% glass recycling by 2030
British Glass, in collaboration with WRAP, has released a roadmap outlining how to achieve a 90% glass recycling capture rate across the UK by 2030 and increase closed-loop recycling.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Only use charity or council-owned textile banks, West Berkshire says
West Berkshire council has warned its residents to only donate textiles to charity shops or by using registered charity/council collection banks, in the wake of the “emergence of several unaffiliated textile banks across the district”. The warning was issued on Friday (February 9) where the council said clothing banks spotted in Milton Keynes and Northampton … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2024
Policy & government
A Freke v R Vikal and Emma Victoria Ltd T/a Shapins Clinic: 3315014/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
What are the environmental impacts of construction materials? An introduction to Embodied Ecological Impacts - UK Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council · 12 Feb 2024
Policy & government
What hazardous substance approvals are and how to find one for your product - NZ EPA
NZ EPA · 12 Feb 2024
Council news
Report a dead animal in Eastbourne - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
Eastbourne Council · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
Methane-killing UV lights ‘an opportunity for lighting industry’
A breakthrough in the battle against the greenhouse gas methane is being seen as a sustainable and commercial opportunity for […]
Recolight · 12 Feb 2024
Industry news
How Sustainable is the Super Bowl? - Sustainability Magazine
Sustainability Magazine · 11 Feb 2024
Council news
Be a councillor - South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven Council · 11 Feb 2024
Policy & government
The path to inclusive footways - Local Government Association
Local Government Association · 10 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Sustainable Island Initiative - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 10 Feb 2024
Council news
We found 29 results - Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford and Wrekin Council · 9 Feb 2024
Research & science
How to subscribe - Detritus Journal
Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
Chinese New Year Food: Niangao Cake
This Chinese New Year recipe brings good luck! Niangao is a super simple celebration cake made with glutinous rice flour, a Chinese staple.
City Harvest London · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
NWH strikes sustainability partnership with Celtic FC
The NWH Group, one of the UK’s leading recycling companies, has been appointed as the Official Recycling Partner of Celtic FC. Kelly Lock, Commercial Sales Lead at The NWH Group, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Celtic FC to support the sustainability and carbon goals of one of Scotland’s most recognisable brands and businesses....
Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
Clarity Cares in 2023, Our Year in Review
The post Clarity Cares in 2023, Our Year in Review appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 9 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Thinking about applying to become a Community Interest Company (CIC)?
Find out more about what you need to consider when starting a Community Interest Company
GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
County Durham school recycling design competition
The post County Durham school recycling design competition appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 9 Feb 2024
Policy & government
NE10 0ES, PA Moody Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EB3805KW/V003
View the permit issued for GAP Waste Management, Gateshead under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2024
Global
Redemption Looks at DRS Reporting
Episode 4 of the Redemption podcast looks into Compliance and Official Reporting.
Reloop Platform · 9 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Decision for Essex Building Supplies Ltd
Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East for Essex Building Supplies Ltd
GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
The polar region of Alaska in the Arctic and permafrost
Danielle Baron, Director of Education Innovation at Think Ocean CIC examines the Alaskan permafrost within the polar region and the implications of climate change in the area.
Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Feb 2024
Policy & government
Decision for Keith Board and John William Lyons
Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England for Keith Board Transport and John William Lyons, transport manager
GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
British firm tries and fails to get EU to undo oxo-degradable plastics ban
A London-based material innovation company’s legal challenge to the EU’s ban on oxo-degradable plastics, which was implemented in 2019 due to pollution concerns, has failed.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Feb 2024
Council news
Planning Policy - East Herts Council
East Hertfordshire Council · 9 Feb 2024
Global
Circular Economy: Paramount to Achieve the European Commission’s 2040 Climate Target
The European Commission unveiled a pivotal Communication outlining the 2040 climate target of 90% net GHG emissions reduction compared to 1990. This wants to put the EU on a firm path to climate neutrality by 2050. To deliver such an emission reduction, the analysis shows that the level of remaining EU GHG emissions in 2040 […]
Global Recycling · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
Ellgia wins Lincolnshire HWRC haulage deal
Ellgia has been awarded a five-year contract, with the option of a two-year extension, for the haulage and treatment of waste from Lincolnshire council’s household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) network. The new contract, valued at £550,000, will begin on 1 April 2024. HWRCs in the region are managed by Environmental Waste Controls Ltd. As … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
Sachinkumar Dave | Employee of the Month
We wanted to congratulate our very own Sachinkumar Dave, our on-site Bywaters Waste Operative at BNP 10 Fenchurch Avenue, for being awarded February Employee of the Month.
Bywaters · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
LARAC “dismayed” at Moore’s comments on HWRC closures
LARAC (The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) has said it is “dismayed” at the recent comments by the Waste and Resources Minister on household waste and recycling centre closures. During a parliamentary debate on fly-tipping, Waste and Resources Minister Robbie Moore said he was disappointed some local authorities are considering closing household waste and […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
Funding futures with second-hand fashion
Traid has now funded our long-term project Supporting the Children of Garment Workers in partnership with the NGO Nagorik Uddyog for over...
TRAID · 9 Feb 2024
Industry news
“Complex” landfill tax rules costing businesses millions, law firm says
Many businesses face investigations, extra tax and penalties because of a specific and technical legislative regime that can “confuse" landfill taxpayers, law firm Pinsent Masons has said.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Feb 2024