Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Autumn Budget 2024 speech Autumn Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Ardagh’s money4glass initiative marks one-year milestone in sustainable recycling INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Cropped 30 October 2024: The state of play at COP16 Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news November 2024 The Repair Café Revolution: The Rise of Repair. We look at the rise in popularity of Repair Cafés, and how Roots Timber Reuse has been helping the community in North Kent. We also introduce our Maker's Showcase with photos of a shepherd's hut being constructed using reused wood. Community Wood Recycling · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Reeves promises councils in-year top up if EPR fees not received As part of the Autumn Budget, the Treasury said it will guarantee that if councils do not receive the estimated £1.1 billion in Extended Producer Responsibility funding there will be an in-year top up in 2025-26. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Autumn budget: Mass Balance approach to be allowed The Labour party has released its Autumn budget – the first since it came into power – which included several items pertaining to the waste industry. Plastic Packaging Tax and Mass Balance Approach The government also announced that it will increase the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) rate for 2025-26 in line with CPI inflation. It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Recycled Parts Pioneers Copart are passionate about encouraging the use of recycled parts for vehicle repairs, and their full commitment to this has been demonstrated through the acquisition of The Green Parts Specialists (GPS). ATF Professional · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Find out why binned batteries are something to scream about this Halloween The ESA has today (Wednesday 30th October) published a range of graphics for organisations involved in recycling and waste treatment to share on social media, explaining why incorrectly binned batteries […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Poultry and other captive birds: registration in Great Britain Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Energy Profits Levy reforms 2024 These measures are about reforms to the Energy Profits Levy following announcements made at the July Statement 2024. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Landfill Tax rates for 2025 to 2026 This tax information and impact note details the increase in Landfill Tax rates for 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Plastic packaging tax - chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach This consultation seeks views on the potential adoption of a mass balance approach for chemically recycled plastic in the Plastic Packaging Tax. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government Consultation on disclosure: sharing information on business rate valuations Have your say on proposals for the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to disclose more information on business rates valuations. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news 30 years of renewable energy: one company’s success story What began with a single windfarm has blossomed into a renewables investment company that has funded 42 UK green energy projects Positive News · 30 Oct 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes BNL as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Call for better prevention of marine litter in Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has called on the Scottish government to introduce a “source-to-sea” approach for combatting marine litter. The approach would focus on reducing the most prevalent types of litter at source before they have a chance to enter the sea through future policy and legislation. The report – Marine Litter: An assessment of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news A pivotal moment for local authorities Resource Futures' director Gwen Frost considers the pressures that local authorities are under and suggests how they can adapt their operations to meet new requirements and bring down costs. Resource Futures · 30 Oct 2024 Global Green Public Procurement: driving sustainability one purchase at a time When thinking of sustainable consumption, private consumers and their shopping choices are usually what come to mind. But there’s another powerful driver to consider: green public procurement. Every year, public authorities across the EU spend on average 14% of GDP on goods and services. This massive budget, ranging from 4% of GDP in Portugal to 18% in Finland, wields immense power and has the … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news NEW ALDIMANIA CHRISTMAS CLOTHING RANGE UNVEILED WITH PRICES AS LOW AS £2.49 Aldi fans rejoice, the supermarket is bringing back its iconic Aldimania range – with a very merry update. Available in stores from 17th November, shoppers can pick up a range of cosy winter essentials adorned with the brand’s iconic logo in fun, festive designs. But those looking to get their hands on these limited-edition must-haves […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Oct 2024 Global EUBP Talk Series Wrap Up On 16 October 2024, we celebrated the wrap up of the EUBP Talk series on Alternative Feedstock with a live event in Brussels: Alternative feedstock for biobased plastics: bridging the gap between research and market. As the title suggests, we brought together research and innovation experts from academia and industry together with EU policymakers [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Oct 2024 Global Member portrait: SK leaveo David Choi, Marketing, Senior Manager, SK leaveo Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, David Choi, Marketing, Senior Manager, at SK leaveo shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about SK leaveo Introduction of SK Group SK Group is the second-largest South Korean [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Consistency as standard – the drive to define scope 3 Moves aimed at harmonising how food and drink businesses account for value chain emissions have the potential to unlock a range of benefits. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news The EU is choosing industrial fishing over seabird conservation The UK’s decision to leave the EU sparked years of often frenzied debate about the UK’s environmental protections, and whether these would ‘keep pace’ with the EU’s progressive law making. Many feared the UK would diverge regressively, either because we wanted to (cue those who […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Altilium launches online store for EOL EV batteries Technology group Altilium has launched an online platform – recell.store – for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The store aims to offer an interface for businesses looking to sell used batteries for recycling or second-life applications. Business can also register to join Altilium’s network of affiliated recyclers. To join, users are asked to register their … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Take-off for innovative partnership between Lufthansa Group and WasteAid to tackle airline waste WasteAid, the UK-based environmental and development charity, has announced an innovative collaboration with Lufthansa Group to identify ways to reduce the amount of waste from its flights that end up in landfill. The initiative will focus on flights arriving at Mumbai airport in India and aims to find ways to increase circularity as well as […] WasteAid · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news You helped make Repair Day 2024 the biggest one yet! Over 2000 events in over 40 countries took place over the Repair Day period! Let's take a look at what went on around the world. The Restart Project · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Ireland marks over 600 million returns through DRS Over 600 million bottles and cans have now been returned through the Irish deposit return scheme (DRS) since it was launched on 1 February 2024. Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s DRS, said that the 600 millionth drinks container was returned on 12 October. The operator said that the scheme aims to move away from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Christopher Seaton - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Councillor Miss Samantha Hoy - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Policy & government MFAG v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2024] UKUT 330 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Brunner on 15 October 2024 GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Organisers unveil plans for Circular Lighting Live 2025 Recolight, the organiser of Circular Lighting Live, has unveiled its plans for the 2025 event. Next year the one-day conference […] Recolight · 30 Oct 2024 Global What do bath bombs, ice cream, and reusable coffee cups have in common? Most people love them? That’s one way to look at it, but believe it or not, bath bombs, ice cream, and reusable coffee cups have an important role to play this coming November, and it could make a big difference in the future of our planet. Greenpeace International · 30 Oct 2024 Council news Your Councillors - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2024 An ethical alternative to Black Friday Reuse Network · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling plant worth ‘tens of millions’ Mercedes-Benz has opened a new battery recycling plant, which it says is Europe’s first to use an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process. The company has invested tens of millions of euros in the construction of the plant. The site is located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany and is expected to have a material recovery rate of 96% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news 3D-printed recyclable shoes and solar for train tracks: The best green innovations of the month As October comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental innovation stories, including 3D-printed shoes and miniature wind turbines. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Oct 2024 Global Champions of Change: Business leaders call for production cuts in Global Plastics Treaty Over 350 businesses globally have signed an open letter urging governments to adopt an ambitious agreement that will cut plastic production and phase out single-use plastic. Greenpeace International · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Club launches 2024 Circular Cities Week event Taking place from 2-6 December 2024, Circular Cities Week aims to unite cities across the globe in a common goal of leaving no city behind in the transition to a circular economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Oct 2024 Global Citizenwashing: The Do’s and Don’ts of Public Participation As climate concerns rise, it’s vital for authorities to meaningfully incorporate public input into environmental decisions. But doing so requires more than just good will. In this article, the EEB introduces guidelines to help authorities avoid “citizenwashing” and create truly democratic policies that genuinely reflect the voices of the public they serve. It has been two years since the EEB pu… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Oct 2024 Global RecycLiCo Battery Materials Received European Unitary Patent Canada-based company RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. has announced the registration of the European Unitary Patent (Patent Application No. 17870326.0) for its hydrometallurgical recycling solution. This patent grant would solidify the company’s intellectual property portfolio in Europe, “a key market focused on electrification and sustainable battery technologies”. According to RecycLiCo, this… Global Recycling · 30 Oct 2024