Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Altilium Achieves Milestone In EV Battery Recycling With Production Of Cam Matching Performance Of Commercial Materials Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced a major breakthrough in the development of the UK’s only domestic supply of sustainable low-carbon battery materials, with test results confirming for the first time that its recycled cathode active materials (CAM) are comparable to commercial materials. ATF Professional · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Amcor and Berry Global announce merger deal Packaging companies Amcor and Berry Global have today (19 November 2024) announced that they will combine in an all-stock transaction. The definitive merger agreement will see Berry shareholders receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing of the agreement. The exchange will result in Amcor and Berry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Global Definitions and concepts in the Pulp and Paper Industry Statistics The following document provides definitions and descriptions of terms and categories used in the European Paper Industry. It is intended to be used by both providers and users of European paper industry statistics and aims to provide a clear indication of the meaning of all expressions used in Cepi statistical reports. The document is divided […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Nov 2024 Global Compostable Product Field Testing Public Dataset Growing insights into real-world compostable product disintegration are now accessible with the Compostable Field Testing Program’s open-source field testing data. Part I BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global California Air Resources Board Updates LCFS CARB approved updates to the LCFS, setting targets to reduce the CI of California’s transportation fuel pool by 30% by 2030 and by 90% by 2045. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global State Of Recycling And Composting In Colorado Five cities and their recycling and composting rates were highlighted as “Colorado’s Leaders for Best Recycling and Composting Programs in 2023” … BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global Composting + Farming = Winning Combination Caldwell’s, Inc. is a multi-faceted environmental services company that includes hauling and transfer stations, farming, and a food and agricultural waste composting facility on a 1,500-acre family farm. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global Connections: Empowering Sustainable Change In Prisons Food scrap recycling — worm composting bins, Bokashi and black soldier flies — anchors classroom and hands-on training at Washington State Correctional facility. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global High Level Launch: COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news How to Maintain Commercial Wheelie Bins for Long-Term Use Commercial wheelie bins are essential for efficient waste management in many businesses, including those in retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors. […] Countrystyle Recycling · 19 Nov 2024 Global Washington, D.C. Food Scrap Collection Pilot Extended After a 12-month pilot, the program has transitioned to the Compost DC: Food Waste Collection program. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global New Compost Education Hub In Maryland County The Compost Education Hub is the first county site dedicated to training both residents and farmers about food scrap composting, and demonstrating how to recycle nutrients to create high-quality compost for local use. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global Research Roadmap For PFAS In Agricultural Soils The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service announced several key outcomes from a 3-day workshop to develop a research roadmap that would lead to short and long-term science-based solutions to meet the emerging challenges posed by the discovery of PFAS in agricultural soils and waters. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2024 -Wastesavers This Buy Nothing New Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Wastesavers and how they help the planet, people and pocket. Reuse Network · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Skills bootcamp to end ‘chronic shortage’ of HGV drivers Eight waste and recycling firms have signed up to a skills bootcamp for HGV drivers in response to a reported “chronic shortage”. The skills bootcamp is being run by the Department for Education (DfE) and was first launched in December 2021. Waste and recycling firms of all sizes can sign up to the programme which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government International recruitment toolkit for adult social care providers Guidance for adult social care providers to ethically and sustainably recruit care workers and senior care workers from overseas. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Plastic credit schemes not viable EPR replacement Research by Eunomia has found that plastic credit schemes cannot act as a replacement for “well-designed” extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes in managing plastic waste. Plastic credit schemes aim to redirect funds to projects and organisations which collect, recycle and manage plastic waste and are particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. The schemes typically … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news DS Smith expects 40% jump in contaminated recycling this winter Paper and card recycling systems could see a 40% increase in plastic contamination over the winter months as rain turns cardboard into a “wet magnet”, DS Smith warns. The sustainable packaging company DS Smith has warned the “sticky cardboard” problem could see over 5,000 tonnes of plastic entering the UK’s paper and card recycling […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government NIM29004 - Special cases: Class 1 - mariners: EEA exceptions GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Playing between the lines: the orchestra that performs in car parks By performing in unconventional spaces, The Multi-Story Orchestra brings classical music to young people who may not otherwise encounter it Positive News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Keep Wales Tidy DRS Statement November 2024 The post Keep Wales Tidy DRS Statement November 2024 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Facing Food Poverty in the UK: Understanding the Crisis and How We Can Help With the rising cost of living, food poverty is impacting millions across the UK. This article explores the factors driving the crisis and solutions to combat food insecurity. City Harvest London · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Autumn Litter Blitz results 2024 The post Autumn Litter Blitz results 2024 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government Illegal waste to be removed from Kent beauty spot Hunt for criminals behind vast waste site continues GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government Income This section provides information on income for schools. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2024 Global G20 sends positive signal on climate finance at COP29 G20 leaders meeting in Brazil have released a Leaders Declaration, sending a signal to leaders at COP29 Greenpeace International · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Link between resources & environment “poorly understood” in government The connection between using resources better and achieving environmental goals has been “poorly understood” in government and amongst politicians, according to insiders interviewed by Green Alliance. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news OPRL’s ‘Do Not Recycle’ labels as important as ‘Recycle’ labels to avoid wishcycling OPRL addresses the risks of over-enthusiastic ‘wishcycling,’ where non-recyclable items are mistakenly placed in recycling bins. Learn how our clear, actionable labels like ‘Do Not Recycle’ and ‘Recycle With Large Bags’ reduce contamination, prevent landfill waste, and strengthen trust in recycling programs by providing reliable guidance on every product. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Farmers’ protest – Greenpeace comment Commenting on today’s farmers’ protest at Westminster, Greenpeace UK’s Head of Politics, Ami McCarthy, said: “Farmers have a vital job to do in growing good-quality food and looking after the countryside, but that job is getting harder. Extreme weather, competition from industrial farms and supermarkets denying them a fair price for their food – all this […] Greenpeace UK · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government Guide to Parliamentary Work A guide to parliamentary work, produced by the Office of the Leader of the House of Commons. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ALDI’S BOTTOMLESS PIGS IN BLANKETS RESTAURANT RETURNS Following its sell-out success last year, Aldi announces the return of its Bottomless Pigs in Blankets Restaurant. The legendary restaurant, which dished out over 10,000 pigs in blankets to hundreds of visitors last year, will re-open its doors on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch, 29th to 30th November. The news comes as consumer group Which? […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news £3.4m funding to EMR for aluminium recycling project EMR has received £3.4 million in funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for a research project to build a new metals processing facility. The project aims to determine the requirements for a facility which will be able to produce aluminium extrusion billet with less embodied carbon. The process will turn post-consumer metals into components … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Analysis: China’s emissions have now caused more global warming than EU China’s historical emissions within its borders have now caused more global warming than the 27... Carbon Brief · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2024 Council news Chesterfield Town Centre Masterplan - Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield Council · 19 Nov 2024 Council news Settlement capacity study - Hart District Council Hart Council · 19 Nov 2024 Research & science A REVIEW OF POTENTIAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL MARKERS FOR TYRE AND ROAD WEAR PARTICLES - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government NPP Borssele LTE Phase 1 - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Planning reform to enable climate action is not just a technical necessity but a moral imperative This post is by Rachel Solomon Williams, executive director of Aldersgate Group. The UK government has set out a mission to achieve a fully decarbonised power system by 2030, with a commitment to double onshore wind, triple solar power and quadruple offshore wind capacity. Decarbonising […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Nov 2024 Policy & government Case study - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 19 Nov 2024