Recycling news: 2024

Global New webinar series: Deep Dive into European EPR Reloop is excited to announce the launch of a new webinar series exploring the intricacies of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Reloop Platform · 30 Jan 2024 Global Fighting Waste Colonialism: Asian Organisations Respond to EU’s New Waste Trade Regulations Waste trade is often referred to as ‘waste colonialism’ due to the unequal and exploitative dynamics involved in the global movement of waste. The term highlights the power imbalance between economically developed countries of the Global North, typically the exporters of waste, and the less affluent nations that serve as recipients. Plastic waste shipments from […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mr J Osborne v Total Aggregate Recycling Solutions Ltd: 3305879/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Global Spedizioni di rifiuti, tra nuove procedure e ‘reshoring’ del recupero: cosa cambia per le imprese The post Spedizioni di rifiuti, tra nuove procedure e ‘reshoring’ del recupero: cosa cambia per le imprese appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 30 Jan 2024 Global Cardboard Loss In Landfills Of the estimated 110 million metric tons of paper and cardboard waste tossed out across the United States in 2019, approximately 56% was landfilled and 38% was recycled. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Global New Database Of Federal Food Loss And Waste Grant Opportunities To help potential applicants find and understand these federal grant opportunities, ReFED and NRDC partnered to create a database of grants that could be used to fund food waste reduction work. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Global Anaerobic Digestion Potential In New York State A new report from Energy Vision makes a strong case for building anaerobic digestion infrastructure in New York State (NYS) to help achieve its climate goals, improve public health, and foster economic development. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Global Food Scraps Collection And Composting In Southwest Virginia A new food scraps composting facility opened its doors in early January, receiving its first load of material from 23 curbside households and 50 drop-off customers in Roanoke, Virginia. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Global Renewables 2023 Biogas Forecast Is Positive The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts faster growth for the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Greyparrot as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Jan 2024 Global Compostable Foodservice Ware Returns To Portland Arena Collaboration with a local foundation, an independent hauler, and a fifth-generation farmer enabled the Portland Trail Blazers to revitalize its front-of-house food waste composting program that includes compostable foodservice ware. BioCycle · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Liquidated waste firm guilty of corporate manslaughter fined £2.1m The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that a liquidated waste management company has been fined £2.15million after an agency worker was killed by a loading shovel at its site in Hartlepool. According to a statement from the HSE, Dean Atkinson lost his life when he was struck and run over by the vehicle at Ward … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mr S Ward v Department for Work and Pensions: 2402677/2015 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mr D Brownlee v Think Aggregates & Recycling Ltd (In Administration): 2410257/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Why join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network? - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Green tech, materials and preserving nature: The corporate sustainability trends shaping 2024 Sandrine Ricard, Deputy Director of Sustainability and Responsibility at Chivas Brothers, takes a glance at the horizon to suggest the key trends and driving forces that will shape corporate sustainability in the year ahead. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jan 2024 Global New member: Bonnenberg & Drescher joins ESWET ESWET is glad to welcome Bonnenberg & Drescher GmbH (B&D) as a new member. Bonnenberg & Drescher GmbH (B&D) is... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news FPF FlexCollect interim report 2024 - Flexible Plastic Fund Flexible Plastic Fund · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news BRC calls for UK deposit return schemes to be aligned across all nations The British Retail Consortium has called for UK’s deposit return schemes to be aligned across all four nations and delayed until after extended producer responsibility is implemented. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched its “Manifesto for Retail” ahead of the general election this year, which calls for policies that support retailers’ investment in […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Midway point of FlexCollect trial shows ‘positive’ results A ‘positive’ interim report has been published for the FlexCollect trial, where a string of local authorities are trialling the weekly collection of flexible plastics. The trial, covering around 30,000 households from nine local authorities across the UK, launched in 2022 and will run until 2025. The interim report presented today by project delivery manager Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government PE6 7TH, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/YP3829SF/A001 View the permit issued for Peterborough, Cambridgeshire under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Swindon orders review into recycling system hit by ‘systematic issues’ Swindon borough council has announced that an independent review will be carried out into the recycling system it rolled out in November 2023, which as been hit by “systematic issues”. In order to facilitate the rollout of food waste collections, the council moved from a system where paper and card, plastic, steel cans and mixed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2024 Council news ASSET EXCHANGE BETWEEN HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL AND HUNTINGDON TOWN COUNCIL - democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk Huntingdonshire Council · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news 89% of households happy with flexible plastic collection pilots 89% of households were “very satisfied” with the Flexible Plastic Fund FlexCollect project across four pilots surveyed. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Residential cardboard shredder installed at London development Automated waste technology company Envac has announced it has launched a residential cardboard shredder the Barking Riverside development site in London. The Barking Riverside development is a growing housing estate that will offer over 10,000 homes and new facilities on a 443 acres brownfield site on the River Thames in East London. An Envac cardboard … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jan 2024 Council news A guide to sustainable drainage in Solihull - Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Solihull Council · 30 Jan 2024 Council news newforest.gov.uk Planning - Development Management - New Forest District Council New Forest Council · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news New report reveals metal theft costing UK economy half a billion pounds a year - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government EPA bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetic products - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Co-op adds all its stores to UK-wide ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news MFG and Morrisons announce forecourts partnership and EV expansion - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Award for firm behind lights made from fishing nets The company behind Signify’s range of pendants made from recycled fishing nets has won an International award. Cornwall-based Fishy Filaments […] Recolight · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Xampla secures $7m funding to advance plastic elimination Next-generation materials company Xampla has successfully completed a funding round raising US$7 million. Xampla news · 30 Jan 2024 Council news Wetherby - Leeds Libraries Leeds Council · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government COP28 outcomes must lead to acceleration of action in the UK COP28 outcomes must lead to acceleration of action in the UK state the Climate Change Committee. Climate Change Committee · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government Landfill Tax: detailed information Guidance and forms covering Landfill Tax. Including environmental taxes, reliefs and schemes for businesses, registering and sending returns and payments. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Policy & government Trauma-informed practice: learning from experience A document to share learning and practice to those considering, designing, and implementing trauma-informed training and practice. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2024 Industry news Corrugated sheets - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 29 Jan 2024 Global Compost Integral In Urban Park Construction The Downtown Cary Park in Cary, North Carolina, constructed with climate resiliency as a core goal, amended clay soils and engineered others with compost to manage storm water and aid in tree establishment and preservation. BioCycle · 29 Jan 2024 Industry news Setting Achievable Goals for a Greener, More Fulfilling Life Building a lifestyle focused on sustainability and personal growth can feel overwhelming. The aspiration to live in a way that balances fulfilment and eco-friendliness is commendable, yet many struggle to find a starting point. Setting clear, achievable goals is essential to incorporating sustainability into daily routines. By combining personal development with mindful practices, anyone can… T… Zero Waste Week · 29 Jan 2024