Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Revamped taskforce set to deliver a sustainable vision for aviation The Jet Zero Taskforce will serve as the driving force to make flying a cleaner, greener experience. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2024 Council news Freedom of Information Request - Middlesbrough Council Middlesbrough Council · 24 Nov 2024 Global LCA’s For Beginners ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Nov 2024 Global Climate Impacts of Every Day Products ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku Developed nations have agreed to help channel “at least” $300bn a year into developing countries... Carbon Brief · 24 Nov 2024 Industry news Urban Farm’s food waste project and the FA’s ‘Greener Game’ programme: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Urban Farm’s project to reduce food waste, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Nov 2024 Council news Council Tax Online Payment - Middlesbrough Council Middlesbrough Council · 24 Nov 2024 Global Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3 million signatures demanding strong Global Plastics Treaty A petition signed by almost three million people from over 182 countries calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty has been delivered to government delegates ahead of the most pivotal negotiation. Greenpeace International · 24 Nov 2024 Global Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3 million signatures demanding Strong Global Plastics Treaty Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic delivered almost 3 million signatures to negotiators calling for plastic production reduction measures. Break Free From Plastic · 24 Nov 2024 Global COP29: a long way to go After extra time of negotiations, the 29th UN Conference on Climate Change is over. Here's what did and did not happen. Greenpeace International · 24 Nov 2024 Global COP29 ends with weak climate finance goal, eyes turn to Belem The 29th UN Climate Change Conference has ended with a bare minimum finance agreement. Greenpeace International · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news Meet the farmers and trainers of the Primark Cotton Project - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 23 Nov 2024 Global At least 1,500 March in Busan Demanding Cuts in Plastic Production as Global Treaty Talks Reach Final Stage Hundreds marched in Busan today urging government leaders to deliver a strong and robust plastics treaty that effectively addresses the root causes of the plastic pollution crisis by reducing global production of primary plastic polymers. Delegates from over 170 countries are gathering for the fifth and final meeting of the International Negotiating Committee (INC-5) from November 25th to Decem… Break Free From Plastic · 23 Nov 2024 Council news City Council and Committee Structure - Dundee City Council Dundee City Council · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news Where to find food aid support in your borough - FareShare The Felix Project · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news FAQs - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 23 Nov 2024 Council news DEN (Deaf Empowering Network) - Darlington BC Darlington Council · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Unite take strike against Veolia to French parliament UK trade union Unite have taken its ongoing industrial action against waste management company Veolia to the French parliament in Paris. A Veolia spokesperson told letsrecycle.com that they were “disappointed” with the latest development. They continued: “Veolia made it clear from the beginning that we would be supportive of joint recognition if it is agreed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Zero Waste Europe: 50 years to commercial-scale pyrolysis A new report from Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has found that it may be 50 years until pyrolysis technologies are available at a commercial scale. The paper aimed to provide a policy landscape for chemical recycling and called for a reduction in virgin plastic production. Experts, including Shell scientist professor Jean-Paul Lange, warned ZWE that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Otter Mill and Corn Mill, Tumbling Weir Way, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1GT CHI/18UB/LSC/2023/0065 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mr B Bourne MRICS and Mr E Shaylor MCIEH on 6th and 7th June and 1st July 2024 GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news IEA report forecasts market value of critical minerals recycling will reach $200bn by 2050 Increasing investment in battery recycling and a surge in new policies and regulation are helping to drive strong growth in critical minerals recycling, with the market’s value set to reach $200 billion by 2050, according to a new IEA report published this week. The report, Recycling of Critical Minerals: strategies to scale up recycling and urban [...] Altilium news · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 DeBriefed 22 November 2024: Countries split on climate finance; Fossil-fuel transition ‘reaffirmed’; Latest texts analysed Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Decision for The Pipe Corporation Ltd (OD1016457) The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands' written decision for The Pipe Corporation Ltd (OD1016457) GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Croydon company fined £30k for illegal waste Wallington-based Spark Properties has been fined £30,000 in Croydon magistrates court for failing to clear one of their sites of waste. The company received multiple warnings from the Environment Agency (EA) to clear the site at 33 Imperial Way, in the middle of one of Croydon’s retail parks. The site was briefly the home … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience Maider Etxebarria, the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz and a Member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy for leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Called-in decision: land adjacent to Turnden, Hartley Road, Cranbrook (ref: 3273015 – 22 November 2024) Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a called-in decision. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024 Global 🎭 IN-EXTREMIS EU White smoke in Brussels has finally extinguished the wildfire—or, more accurately, the firecrackers. Late Wednesday, the EU Parliament reached a deal on the seven remaining EU commissioners, ending weeks of gridlock and uncertainty. The political agreement among the main pro-EU groups (centre-right EPP, socialist S&D, and liberal Renew) has given the green light to the new EU Commission, but no… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Nov 2024 Global Pollution Experts Lambast Indian Government Plans to Incinerate Dow’s Hazardous Waste Berkeley, CA — Environmental health advocates and global experts are calling on the Indian government to abandon its plan to incinerate toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal disaster, warning of […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Ministry of Justice Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 A report on the Ministry of Justice’s performance, governance arrangements and use of resources for the year ended 31 March 2024. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 hasn’t made enough progress on methane and the clock is ticking This post is by Lord Duncan of Springbank, deputy speaker in the House of Lords As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness hoves into view, it can mean but one thing, the UN Climate Change clamjamfry, or COP29 as it’s formally known, has convened […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Fatal injury rate in waste industry is 9 times the all industry rate The fatal injury rate in the waste industry is 3.65 per 100,000 workers, which is 9.1 times the all industry rate, according to the latest Health & Safety Executive statistics for 2023/24. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news PLASTICS PACKAGE: A crisis of confluence There is more stress over DRS as UK waste policy seemingly falls apart. But new laws are sprouting up everywhere in Brussels. By David Burrows. After a crisis of identity earlier this month, there is a more relaxed feel about The (Plastics) Package as attention turns to INC-5 – the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news ADBA Calls for Greater Recognition of AD in UK’s Industrial Strategy On 20 November 2024, ADBA submitted a response to the UK government’s Invest 2035 Modern Industrial Strategy consultation, emphasising the important role AD must play in Britain’s sustainable industrial future. Our response highlights how AD technology already delivers significant benefits to the UK economy and environment. The industry currently achieves a 1% reduction in UK… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Cases involving pending prosecution: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on handling cases about pending prosecution. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Crushed rocks outpace giant fans in race to remove CO2 from air New technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are growing in scale –though their effect on the climate remains negligible New Scientist — Environment · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS FURTHER BLACK FRIDAY DEALS INCLUDING A NEW 5-IN-1 HAIR STYLER Aldi is leading the charge this festive season with Black Friday deals across some of its NEW and most popular products. Beauty lovers need look no further with the NEW 5-in-1 Hair Styler, while students will have quick meals covered with the Mini Air Fryer. Available in stores from 28th November, shoppers hoping to get […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news AI mediation tool could help people find common ground The chatbot-like tool creates group statements that reflect majority and minority views, helping people to find areas of agreement Positive News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news NAWDO: ‘DRS changes are generating uncertainty’ Following the recent announcement that the Welsh government will no longer be a part of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), NAWDO has called for the government to pause the scheme. The organisation has instead encouraged its resources to be focused on successfully delivering other policies such as packaging EPR and Simpler Recycling. Noting the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Global Who should pay for climate loss and damage? Tax Big Oil for fuelling the climate crisis There is a well established consensus at COP29 that the climate crisis is exacerbating the hardships of vulnerable communities around the world. The question now is: who's going to pay for the staggering costs? Greenpeace International · 22 Nov 2024 Policy & government Forestry Commission annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 Forestry Commission annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2023 to March 2024. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2024