Recycling news: 2024

Industry news ALDI ADDS SKI ESSENTIALS TO LATEST BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS Those looking for a winter getaway can get all the gear for less, as Aldi adds skiwear to its unbeatable Black Friday deals. Available in stores from 21st November, shoppers can pick up everything from boots to keep toes toasty to base layers that regulate body temperatures, with savings of up to 24% compared to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Nov 2024 Policy & government AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: August - September 2024 This is a list of AAIB Record-only UAS investigations that were reviewed during August - September 2024. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2024 Global The invisible poison: how mercury pollution devastates bird populations Mercury is a toxic substance released in large quantities into the environment due to numerous human activities, such as artisanal small scale gold mining, fossil fuel combustion, and waste incineration. Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the ten most dangerous chemicals for public health, mercury’s harmful effects extend beyond humans, wreaking havoc on wildlife ecosys… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Nov 2024 Global Waste-to-Energy destroys Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), study shows Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facilities offer a highly effective solution for the destruction of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), a new UK government... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Eunomia report shows ‘rapid action’ needed within plastics industry A recently released report has looked into whether a plastic production reduction target of 40% by 2040 could keep the plastics industry within a Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Sustainable chemicals should be a UK growth industry Chemicals are everywhere, from food to healthcare, technology to energy, over 90 per cent of all manufactured goods rely on the chemical industry. Many of its products, like battery components and building insulation, are needed for the transition to a green economy. But the industry […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news REA launches flagship REview 24 report REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 14 Nov 2024 Council news Climate Change Action Plan Published - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 14 Nov 2024 Council news Job profile - Conwy County Conwy Council · 14 Nov 2024 Council news EBD1: Executive Board Decision - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Are plastic credits the answer to managing plastic? - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Biomass partnership confirmed between JFE Shoji Group and Bio Eneco - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 14 Nov 2024 Global Increasing the Performance of Industrial Sorting Lines Austrian company EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH, a provider of sensor-based solutions for sorting and monitoring bulk material in recycling and other industries, has introduced EVK Alpha G100 CS, a real-time image-processing device with extended functionality for sorting applications. According to the company, EVK Alpha G100 CS is a data processing platform capable of supporting multi-sensory […] Global Recycling · 14 Nov 2024 Policy & government ME19 5SJ, Gallagher Aggregates Limited: environmental permit refused - EPR/BX8505IG/S003 The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a Landfill facility West Malling, Kent. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2024 Global Civil Society Groups Urge PH Gov’t to Keep High Ambition in Plastics Treaty Talks A coalition of the nation’s largest environmental networks and organizations today urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to remain committed to its ambitious stance in the upcoming plastics treaty talks in Busan, Korea. Break Free From Plastic · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Flintshire Repair Cafés awarded over £4,000 by enfinium Flintshire Repair Cafés awarded over £4,000 by enfinium enfinium · 14 Nov 2024 Council news - East Staffordshire Borough Council East Staffordshire Council · 14 Nov 2024 Global PH Groups' Joint Letter to DENR Ahead of Plastics Treaty INC-5 Meetings Dear Secretary Yulo-Loyzaga, Greetings! As the Philippine delegation prepares for the final meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) this November 25-December 1 in Busan, South Korea, we, the undersigned organizations, urge the government to maintain and reinforce the positions that the Philippines has taken thus far towards an ambitious […] Break Free From Plastic · 14 Nov 2024 Council news Stafford Regeneration - Stafford Borough Council Stafford Council · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news ‘More harm than good’: Environmental group warns against plastic credit schemes ahead of global treaty talks Ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Busan, international conservation charity Fauna & Flora has issued a warning against plastic credit schemes, calling them a “false solution” to plastic pollution. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news World’s largest coral is 300 years old and was discovered by accident The mega-coral measures 34 metres by 32 metres – making it larger than a blue whale – and it is thought to be three centuries old New Scientist — Environment · 14 Nov 2024 Policy & government Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB) annual report 2024 This is the first CLAAB annual report, prepared by the Chair and independent members of the CLAAB, and presented to the Lord Chancellor. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2024 Policy & government Updated guidance on Statements of Common Ground for appeals  The revised guidance provides useful information of what to do and what to avoid as well as outlining some points of good practice.  GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2024 Policy & government Training and development under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act Sets the governance framework for training and continuous professional development under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2024 Council news 23 December 2024 - 3 January 2025 sthelens.gov.uk/holidayfun - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 13 Nov 2024 Global Trading carbon offsets won’t save the planet, Time for real climate solutions If you’re unfamiliar with carbon markets, let’s be very clear from the start: they’re not good. Greenpeace International · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news The dilemma of mining more metals so we can ditch fossil fuels In his new book, Power Metal, journalist Vince Beiser provides a balanced briefing on the race for the resources that will shape our technological future New Scientist — Environment · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news Does this high-tech lettuce hold the answer to the global food crisis? Photographer Kadir van Lohuizen captures the food industry's attempts to meet the challenges of climate change and conflicts in his new book, Food for Thought New Scientist — Environment · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news We must use genetic technologies now to avert the coming food crisis Food production is responsible for more than a third of greenhouse gas emissions. To get everyone the food they need in a warming world, governments worldwide must invest in securing our food systems New Scientist — Environment · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news Can Defra prove that nature-friendly farming is value for money? Ahead of Rachel Reeves’ first budget, speculation was rife about funding for farming. Underspends during the Conservatives’ tenure had left many nervous across both the farming and environment sectors. Against a tough economic backdrop, Environment Secretary Steve Reed faced a big challenge: to prove to […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 13 Nov 2024 Policy & government Mr D Manickchand v Rendall and Rittner Ltd: 2216286/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2024 Global Live from Baku: Putting Waste on the COP29 Agenda ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news Sweeter tomatoes are coming soon thanks to CRISPR gene editing Selection for bigger tomatoes has made the fruits less sweet, but now it has been shown that gene editing can make them sweeter without decreasing yields New Scientist — Environment · 13 Nov 2024 Policy & government New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, signed the new agreement in London with his Romanian counterpart GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – 30-year Milestone For Chopper Pump Manufacturer Landia UK MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – 30-year Milestone For Chopper Pump Manufacturer Landia UK Landia UK is marking its 30th anniversary of business. Set up in 1994 as a subsidiary of Landia A/S in Denmark (established 1933), the UK company began as a humble, two-person operation with Liz Robinson, and the late Hugh Vaughan. Today, Liz Robinson,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Nov 2024 Council news Rent Corrections - Mid Devon District Council Mid Devon Council · 13 Nov 2024 Council news Newport Local Planning Authority - Newport City Council Newport Council · 13 Nov 2024 Policy & government Mrs J Asselman v Aldermore Bank plc and others: 6006551/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news Double Whammy Award Nominations for RECLAMET Kent's largest vehicle recycling business RECLAMET has been shortlisted by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce for its Sustainability and Decarbonisation Business of the Year Award 2024. This comes soon after being shortlisted for five National Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024. ATF Professional · 13 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST BRUSSELS SPROUT HOT SAUCE FOR JUST £3.49 Aldi is extending its partnership with condiment connoisseurs, Sauce Shop, to launch a daring new Christmas sauce which is sure to cause a stir — the Sauce Shop x Aldi Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce (£3.49, 155g). Controversial? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely! This one-of-a-kind sauce combines Brussels sprout kimchi, green jalapeños and festive spices for a […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Nov 2024