Recycling news: 2024

Industry news ALDI’S KEVIN THE CARROT TOYS ARE BACK Get ready for a festive adventure like no other as Kevin the Carrot returns to the middle aisle with an assignment to make this the best Christmas possible. Shoppers can collect characters from the Aldi Christmas advert, including Kevin, Katie and Humbugs from 14th November. But shoppers will need to act fast as with all […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Future Environment Commissioner confirms REACH revision will build on existing work and prioritise protection Yesterday, the EU Environment Commissioner-designate, Jessika Roswall, was questioned by the Environment Committee in the European Parliament. This gives Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) the chance to scrutinise the potential future Commissioners on their file and to assess if they are suitable for the roles they have been given, When questioned about the REACH […] CHEM Trust · 6 Nov 2024 Global Leaders must seize decisive moment for climate finance at COP29 World leaders at the UN climate change conference must agree to a robust new finance goal to support desperately needed climate action in developing countries. Greenpeace International · 6 Nov 2024 Policy & government Bahrain: mental health support abroad Information about support for UK nationals experiencing mental health difficulties in Bahrain. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2024 Global Why the new Commission must take a holistic approach to circular economy In recent years, the EU has taken significant strides to promote a more sustainable and circular economy. But despite these policy steps, we are not moving fast enough, and progress remains limited. This article, written by Aline Maigret, Françoise Bonnet and Axel Darut on behalf of the ‘EU collective to foster circular economy’, was originally published by Euractiv. For instance, the EU’s Circ… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Nov 2024 Global ISWA at COP | ISWA’s COP29 Declaration on Waste Management and Climate Change Mitigation ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news EMR to explore graphite recovery during EV battery recycling European Metal Recycling (EMR) announces project to explore new ways to recover graphite during the recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, supported by EMR, are investigating the recovery and regeneration of graphite from “black mass”. Black mass is a collection of materials which is generated as electric vehicle […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news EMR to explore graphite recovery from EV batteries European Metal Recycling (EMR) and the University of Birmingham have announced a project to explore graphite recovery from end-of-life (EOL) electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Graphite is usually excluded from the industrial-scale recovery of the high-value lithium, cobalt and nickel despite being classes as a critical material. Commercial EV batteries can contain approximately 11 times more … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Viridor to close mechanical recycling site at Avonmouth Viridor has announced it is closing its mechanical recycling site at Avonmouth following a strategic review. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news The 3.2 Billion Cup Challenge: making the most of the mandatory take back scheme in foodservice settings, in association with Valpak and Reconomy. It was in March 2016 that celebrity chef-turned campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall travelled through London in his ‘coffee cup battle bus’ to raise awareness of the 2.5 billion paper cups being thrown away in the UK every year. The cups were being sold as ‘recyclable’ but hardly any of them were actually recycled – less than 6 million a […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Climate research aims to safeguard British beer The brewer Asahi UK is co-funding projects to explore sustainable innovations for British hop farming after analysis laid bare the future vulnerability of producers. By Nick Hughes. Amid the grave threat posed to food and drink production by a warming climate, the success enjoyed by British-produced wines is often used as a counterpoint to an overwhelmingly negative […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Interactive: Who wants what at the COP29 climate change summit Nations are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the latest round of UN climate talks, where... Carbon Brief · 6 Nov 2024 Council news Support for children with special needs - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Corporate Plan 2024 – 2030 - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news 2024 Supplier and Agency Excellence Awards - Diageo Diageo news and media · 6 Nov 2024 Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Surges to more than 500 Billion Dollars by 2031 The Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Market is driven by increasing demand for EVs due to environmental concerns, supportive government policies, and advancements in battery technology, leading to longer ranges and faster charging times. The worldwide market is projected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.1 percent from 2024 (value 63.51 […] Global Recycling · 6 Nov 2024 Council news SEND support - sendiass.trafford.gov.uk Trafford Council · 6 Nov 2024 Council news School holiday activities - Leicester City Council Leicester Council · 6 Nov 2024 Council news The Storey Gardens - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 6 Nov 2024 Policy & government £1.2 million to boost rural transport in the UK Winning projects use the latest innovations to help meet the unique transport needs of people who live in rural areas. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2024 Council news Arun District Car Park Study - Arun District Council Arun Council · 5 Nov 2024 Global Heartbreaking photos illustrates Arctic glaciers’ retreat in the last century Photographer Christian Åslund shares two decades of Arctic images Greenpeace International · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Investigation, Reporting and Prevention in Scotland - East Dunbartonshire Council East Dunbartonshire Council · 5 Nov 2024 Global COP29: what you need to know about the annual global climate summit Governments will meet in Baku, Azerbaijan at the annual climate talks. We tell you what's at stake. Greenpeace International · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Bulky waste collection - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Universal Benefits Calculator - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Coping strategies for dementia - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 5 Nov 2024 Policy & government Water level information for Strontian at Ariundle - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Bin collection days - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 5 Nov 2024 Policy & government Self Assessment tax returns Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2024 Council news Bins, waste and recycling - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR 12th MONTH IN A ROW Aldi has just been named Britain’s cheapest supermarket for the 12th month in a row – with an average basket of weekly shopping costing £30.73 less than at Waitrose. Not only is Aldi the only supermarket to ever achieve this milestone, but the discount retailer has also reached this goal for the second time, putting it streets ahead of the competition. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Viridor to close recycling plant in Avonmouth Viridor has today (5 November 2024) announced that it will be closing its Avonmouth mechanical polymers recycling plant. The waste company said that the closure follows “a detailed strategic review” of the site, which opened in March 2022. A separate review of its facility at Rochester is currently underway. A statement from the company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news WRAP releases policy review for increasing UK metal recycling WRAP has released a review of policy options for increasing metal recycling in the UK. The report – Increasing UK Metal Recycling – focused on enhancing the circular economy of priority metals (steel and aluminium) and identifying barriers and opportunities for metal recirculation in the UK. The environmental action NGO also examined ways to increase … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news People in our supply chains and surrounding communities – Grocery - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Policy & government Ship security How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Food safety and nutrition – Ingredients - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Policy & government Mandating quit information messages inside tobacco packs A consultation seeking your views on the UK mandating quit information messages inside tobacco packets. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Join Us for the 2024 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards – An Unmissable Night of Celebration, Entertainment, and Excitement! Mark your calendars for the 28th of November, as the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 are set to light up the RAF Museum Midlands in Cosford, Shropshire, with an unforgettable evening packed full of excitement and entertainment. This premier event is more than just an awards ceremony—it’s a thrilling night out that combines industry recognition with a unique lineup of interactive … ATF Professional · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Top 10 sustainable lighting brands Among sustainability professionals, B Corp is considered the gold standard of environmental certifications. It’s not easy to achieve: a business […] Recolight · 5 Nov 2024