Recycling news: 2024

Council news Starting infant or primary school - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Against litter campaign - Chichester District Council Chichester Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Consultations - Tendring District Council Tendring Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Contact Building Control - Babergh District Council Babergh Council · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Recycling Lives agrees sale of metal recycling and waste management businesses EXCLUSIVE: Recycling Lives has today (18 January) agreed a sale for its metal recycling and waste management businesses. Following a strategic review process throughout 2023, the company has confirmed that the two divisions (which includes ELV recycling) will be sold to an unnamed company as part of a pre-pack sale. Recycling Lives Services will continue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Building a Circular Wood Economy from your waste We're thrilled to share our 2023 Social & Environmental Impact Report. It gives a snapshot of what our hard-working wood recyclers have achieved with our partners in the construction industry and beyond. Community Wood Recycling · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: policy statement Evidence of the safety of the Republic of Rwanda for the purposes of relocating individuals under the terms of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news WRA ‘dismayed’ as waste wood excluded from carbon capture support scheme The Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) has said it is “dismayed” at the fact that waste-powered biomass plants have been excluded from a government consultation on planned support for biomass plants switching to carbon capture technology. This morning (18 January) the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launched a consultation on potential transitional support arrangements … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Altilium welcomes UK Government’s Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy Altilium welcomes the publication this week of the UK Government’s Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy, which once again highlights the importance of building domestic capacity for the production and recycling of critical materials needed for the energy transition. As the strategy notes, global battery demand from EVs is expected to grow by nearly 40 [...] Altilium news · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news New study finds banned “forever chemicals” being used in children’s clothing worldwide. A recent study by Arnika, IPEN, and 14 partner organisations, including CHEM Trust, revealed the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in outdoor coats and clothing from 13 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Out of 72 clothing samples tested – including coats, swimsuits, and t-shirts – 46 items (64%) contained […] CHEM Trust · 18 Jan 2024 Global EU Legislators Voted to get Rid of Needless Mercury [Brussels 17 January 2024] EU lawmakers’ vote today in the first plenary week of the year confirms the European Parliament’s willingness to effectively put an end […] European Environmental Bureau · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news WRA responds to launch of ‘disappointing’ consultation on transitional support for biomass The Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) has today (January 18) responded to the launch of a government consultation on a transitional support mechanism for large-scale biomass plants. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news OEP says government’s waste targets largely ‘off-track’ In its annual progress report, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has raised concerns about the UK government’s failure to meet its environmental ambitions and legal obligations. The report, covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023, highlights a lack of progress in achieving targets outlined in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) and the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2024 Global Reciclaje y gestión de residuos The post Reciclaje y gestión de residuos appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Cold-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office Regular updates on the Cold-Health Alerts (CHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news REA warmly welcomes Government consultation into a transitional support mechanism for large-scale biomass electricity generators REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news 2021 Scottish Food Waste Estimate - cdn.zerowastescotland.org.uk Zero Waste Scotland · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Join the library - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Libraries - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Brent rolls out electric RCVs as part of Veolia contract Veolia has announced that it has provided nine electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and street cleaning vehicles as part of its contract with Brent London borough council. *These vehicles include one RCV, four vans, 2 cage tippers and 1 mechanical sweeper. The company explained that these vehicles will save over 50 tonnes of CO2 compared … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news First win for AD Operators on the Business Rates Challenge Last year, renewable energy practice Handel Rating Consultancy, supported by their clients and ADBA, launched a class action lawsuit against the HMRC’s Valuation Office Agency, challenging the high level of rates levied on AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plants in England and Wales. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has conceded one of the issues in dispute. They agreed… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Jan 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Canvest Environmental as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mrs Y Muzadzi-Matika v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 2408982/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Oekozenter Pafendall Luxembourg This month, we present you Oekozenter Pafendall, which celebrated one year as a ZWE Associated member. As part of the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign, every month we spotlight one of our member organisations, showcasing the impactful local work they contribute and aiming to inspire you. Based in Luxembourg, Oekozenter Pafendall is a non-profit organisation and eco-center […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Jan 2024 Global Navigating misinformation: the raw truth about Big Meat This year a lot has changed, but scientific reality has not: to halt the climate crisis, we must transform global food systems. One crucial dimension of this transformation is the role of animals in agriculture. By shifting to healthier, more sustainable diets, the benefits to farmers, farm workers, health, nature, and animal welfare would be enormous! So, what’s preventing action? Ben Snelson … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Hubbub and bottled water group launch grants to tackle ‘out-of-home’ recycling Environmental charity Hubbub and bottled water trade association Natural Source Waters Association have unveiled two £12,500 grants for local authorities and other interested organisations to boost out-of-home recycling in public spaces. The new #InTheLoop grants will prioritise locations with a high footfall to help maximise impact. As well as the funding, Hubbub will provide ongoing … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news England Introduces ‘Simpler Recycling’ Legislation: What Business Owners Need to Know The post England Introduces ‘Simpler Recycling’ Legislation: What Business Owners Need to Know appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government The future of fertiliser use This POSTnote summarises environmental and economic concerns arising from fertiliser use and the mitigation opportunities via diversification and innovation. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Adaptations for people living with disabilities - Ashford Borough Council Ashford Council · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Enter our competition to be Ambassador For a Day in Georgia 2024 The British Embassy in Tbilisi invites female students in Georgia aged 18 to 22 to enter a competition to be an Ambassador for a Day. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Government remains largely off track to meet its environmental ambitions, finds OEP in annual progress report - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Local Authorities required to introduce weekly food waste collections to all households in England by 31 March 2026 - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 18 Jan 2024 Industry news Currys Peak Trading Update 2023/24 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 18 Jan 2024 Council news FRINTON shopfront design guide - legacy.tendringdc.gov.uk Tendring Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Apply to Register to Vote - Tendring District Council Tendring Council · 18 Jan 2024 Council news Householder parking permit - Tendring District Council Tendring Council · 17 Jan 2024 Council news Permits - Tendring District Council Tendring Council · 17 Jan 2024 Industry news A Comparative Assessment of Standards and Certification Schemes for Verifying Recycled Content in Plastic Products - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 17 Jan 2024 Council news Find and comment on a planning application - West Berkshire Council West Berkshire Council · 17 Jan 2024 Industry news Development of first dry anaerobic digestion plants in England on the table as part of Greater Manchester local waste management strategy – “a fantastic breakthrough for our industry” says AD trade body At a meeting this morning, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Waste and Recycling Committee approved an option to commission the building in the North West of two dry anaerobic digestion (AD) plants – the very first plants ever built in England – as part of its Biowaste Management Strategy. The Strategy will now be… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Jan 2024