Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Don't burn a hole in your pocket with a fine this Bonfire Night Burning household waste can cause pollution, harm people, wildlife and the environment and could lead to a fine of up to £50,000. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2024 Policy & government Check if you can pay less duty if your goods are imported into authorised use Find out how you can import goods with a specific authorised use and pay less duty. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news NEMI Teas: Brewing Change, One Cup at a Time NEMI Teas, a social enterprise based in the heart of London, is redefining the UK food and beverage industry by blending delicious tea with a powerful social mission. Founded by Pranav Chopra, NEMI Teas is not just a tea company; it’s a force for good, empowering refugees and asylum seekers while promoting sustainable and ethical […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Brewing for a Sustainable Future: How Brewing Beer Gives Back to the Planet At Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, we’ve always believed that brewing great beer goes hand in hand with protecting our planet. For us, sustainability isn’t just a box to tick; it’s woven into everything we do. We’re on a mission to reshape what brewing can be, aiming not just to reduce our carbon footprint but to […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Toast Brewing: A Toast to Sustainability and Community Toast Brewing was founded to make beer that tastes amazing and does amazing things too. Toast upcycles leftover loaves into award-winning beer, reviving a brewing method that’s as old as beer itself. By replacing barley with bread, Toast cuts down on the land, water, and energy required in beer production, reducing carbon emissions. Food waste […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Policy & government Unpaid Work Management Information, update to June 2024 Management information for Unpaid Work, including starts, delivery, caseload, terminations and Project Clean Streets, April 2022 to June 2024. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Q&A: Trick, treat, or terrifying: The dangers of improper lithium battery disposal The post Q&A: Trick, treat, or terrifying: The dangers of improper lithium battery disposal appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 31 Oct 2024 Global Bioplastics in agriculture Open the document Different types of bioplastics offer unique solutions to improve the sustainability of the variety of agricultural plastic items in terms of their environmental impacts and their circularity. All agricultural plastic applications that can be easily collected and recycled can be substituted with biobased, non-degradable materials. They have the environmental advantage of [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Oct 2024 Global 👻 EXORCISING THE HOUSING CRISIS This week, we consider how a circular economy can help us exorcise some of the biggest demons facing our planet, as housing, e-waste, and overproduction get a spooky twist. Sadly, we must begin with a very real horror story: catastrophic flash floods in Valencia have taken the lives of over 95 people, adding to the growing toll of recent climate-related disasters across Europe and the world. Ou… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news GB Plant and Access Group merge Ballyvesey Holdings, a prominent provider of construction and industrial equipment solutions, is excited to announce the merger of its subsidiaries, GB Plant and Access Group, comprising Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant and Genesis Equipment Sales. This strategic decision aims to consolidate after-sales management services, optimise operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Mark Kenned… Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Green Power to turn 100,000 pumpkins into energy This Halloween, Severn Trent Green Power has said that it plans to turn an estimated 100,000 pumpkins into energy across its 10 anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. The company estimated that this will produce 77 megawatts of “spook-tacular” energy to power 10,000 homes for a day. Andrew Simm, operations director at Severn Trent Green Power, said: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2024 Council news Borough - Ashford Borough Council Ashford Council · 31 Oct 2024 Global PRC Europe 2025: Where Industry Leaders Drive Transformation The Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2025 brings together top industry players to explore technological advancements and trends on 19-20 May in Milan, Italy. The Congress is known for its networking opportunities and practical discussions, covering low-carbon hydrogen production, future of petrochemical products and feedstock changes. To discover challenges and opportunities of the d… Global Recycling · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Zombie Batteries: The Hidden Threat Picture the scene: you’re at home, about to throw out an old remote control, a broken toy, or a defunct gadget such as an old mobile phone or laptop. But before you do that, think about the batteries inside those devices. These seemingly harmless power sources can become dangerous if not disposed of properly. In […] Levenseat · 31 Oct 2024 Global Pekutherm Intends to Double Recycling Volume German plastics recycling company Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH plans to double its recycling volume and wants to expand in Europe. According to the specialist in recycling thermoplastics such as acrylic glass (polymethylmethacrylate, PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC), Heiko Pfister, Managing Partner of Pekutherm, has identified Italy, Spain, France, and the Baltic States as key target markets for […] Global Recycling · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Ripping up judicial review rules would be an assault on democratic values There is a pervasive rhetoric circulating on the role of environmental regulation. It goes like this: regulation blocks growth, slows things down and should be stripped back. Such blunt logic usually misses the point. There are many reasons why we have regulation but none more […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Great Cable Challenge unites brands and local authorities - Material Focus Material Focus · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news NLWA statement on the autumn budget - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Ocado Welcomes Adam Warby as Chairman - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 31 Oct 2024 Policy & government Annual Report and Accounts 2023/24 Published - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 31 Oct 2024 Policy & government The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024: RPC opinion (green-rated) Regulatory Policy Committee’s opinion on Defra's Packaging extended producer responsibility IA GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2024 Policy & government CAA annual progress report Release of the Airspace Modernisation 2023 progress report. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2024 Global How Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities can protect and restore biodiversity The courage to take action for our planet, to challenge those in power, and to demand climate justice begins with each of us. Greenpeace International · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news UK autumn budget 2024: Key climate and energy announcements UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first budget since 2009, promising to “fix the... Carbon Brief · 30 Oct 2024 Global COP29: Navigating Challenges in Climate Finance and Equity The 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, is set to convene in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. As the deadline for updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) approaches in 2025, this year’s conference carries significant expectations for nations to enhance their commitments under the Paris Agreement. Dubbed the “Finance COP,” COP29 will emphasize e… EXPRA · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Anaerobic Digestion Industry Trade Association ADBA Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024 Anaerobic Digestion Industry Trade Association ADBA Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024 Following the publication of the first Labour Government’s budget, Chris Huhne, Chair of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and former Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said: “Every business will have its own take on the mix of tax rises, but the continued… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 30 Oct 2024 Global Positive Development in Interzero v. Slovenia Case: Advocate General’s Opinion Signals Support for Slovenia’s Position In a recent development from the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Advocate General Collins issued a favorable opinion in the case of Interzero v. Slovenia, marking an encouraging moment for Slovenia and for the broader landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in waste management. Our legal experts from EUCLID have prepared a detailed note explaining this opinion, which provides insig… EXPRA · 30 Oct 2024 Global Bosnia Strengthens Waste Management Regulations with New Amendments In a significant step towards enhancing environmental responsibility, Bosnia and Herzegovina has introduced a new Law on Amendments to the Waste Management Law, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH No. 72/24 on September 13, 2024. These amendments establish stricter measures and penalties for non-compliance, aiming to create a more responsible waste management framework ac… EXPRA · 30 Oct 2024 Global Recyclability Potential in Colombia: ANDI’s Vision 30/30 Initiative Progress ANDI continues to lead the way in environmental stewardship and packaging sustainability within Colombia. The recent study on the Potential of Recyclability of Packaging and Containers in Colombia details ANDI’s approach to achieving Colombia’s ambitious Vision 30/30 goals—a commitment to ensuring that 30% of all packaging is recyclable by 2030. EXPRA · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Tax on shopping and services VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Our statement on the Budget We face a homelessness emergency in this country, and so today’s Budget announcement of an additional £233m for local authorities to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness is welcome. However, this... Emmaus UK · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government CoRWM visits Wylfa nuclear power station Members met on Anglesey to learn more about the potential new nuclear development at its Closed and Open Plenary meetings. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Greenpeace reaction to Autumn Budget Responding to the Budget, Ami McCarthy, Head of Politics at Greenpeace UK, said: “This was the Chancellor’s first big test on climate and nature. While there is still much work to be done, Rachel Reeves has taken a step towards her one-time ambition of being the ‘first green Chancellor’. “Changing the fiscal rules is a […] Greenpeace UK · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Gary Christy - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Peter Murphy - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Chris Boden - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Brenda Barber - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Dal Roy - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Stuart Harris - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news REA responds to Autumn Budget 2024 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 30 Oct 2024