Recycling news: 2024

Industry news WRA meets senior advisor at No 10 WRA Chair, Richard Coulson, was delighted to meet with a senior official for Energy and Net Zero at Number 10 this week (October 22) to discuss the many benefits the waste wood biomass sector brings to the UK in terms of low carbon baseload energy, environmental services, net zero and the potential for carbon removals. Wood Recyclers Association · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news TOMRA acquires 80% of software company c-trace TOMRA has acquired 80% of digital waste management company c-trace. Founded in 2005, German-based c-trace creates software and hardware modules for the waste management industry. TOMRA said that the acquisition is attractive for three reasons: The market c-trace operates in – digital waste management solutions – demonstrates strong growth and profitability. This adjacent market fits … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news REA welcomes Government pilot of heat network zones REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Oct 2024 Council news Salford Virtual School Team - Salford City Council Salford Council · 25 Oct 2024 Council news Contact us - South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Council · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Top 10 Most Reliable Cars (and the Least) According to UK Survey According to a recent What Car? Reliability Survey, which gathered feedback from 29,967 UK car owners, shows that the top 10 most reliable cars excel in areas such as infrequent issues, minimal repair time, and lower costs. In contrast, the survey also revealed the least reliable cars, with some owners of vehicles facing frequent, expensive repairs. ATF Professional · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news ADBA Policy & Market Report | October 2024 Click to expand to full-screen. Click to download the file to your device. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Earth is now gaining less heat than it has for several years The recent surge in warming led to fears that climate change may be accelerating beyond model projections, but a fall in how much heat Earth is gaining makes this less likely New Scientist — Environment · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news For the love of: A river An environmentalist and barrister made history this summer when he became the first UK juror to swear an oath on river water Positive News · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Embracing the next stage of BTOM: The vital role of environmental health Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Leading scientists urge new UK Government to take ambitious action on PFAS Fifty-nine leading scientists from around the world have sent a letter to the UK Government urging it to take a more ambitious approach to regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as the forever chemicals, than the previous government. The letter emphasises the severity of PFAS pollution in the UK, highlighting that the substances […] CHEM Trust · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Homelessness and housing take centre stage at Labour and Conservative party conferences Emmaus UK’s Policy, Campaigns and External Affairs Manager, Sam Dalton, attended both Labour and Conservative party conferences, to hear from MPs, policymakers and other organisations, and attend conference events on... Emmaus UK · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Local government associations call for urgent review of funding Four local government associations are urging the UK Government to bridge the growing funding gap facing councils. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Oct 2024 Global 🐺 A HOWL FOR HELP A spectre is haunting Europe—the spectre of deregulation. Increasingly, in this new mandate, the relentless push for “competitiveness” has become a common mantra in policy discussions, frequently used to justify deregulation. But, behind the smokescreen of simplification, a clear reality emerges. A prioritisation of corporate profits over public welfare and environmental sustainability. Dismant… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 25 Oct 2024 Global Expo Asia 2024 Gathers Global Industry Players with New Group Participation from Anhui Province, China and Norway Eco Expo Asia Eco Expo Asia Eco Expo Asia 2024 is poised to make a significant impact as it returns from 30 October to 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. This year’s event will feature a diverse array of exhibitors from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe and America, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in new energy, green […] Global Recycling · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news City to Sea: 73% of adults support single-use packaging ban A City to Sea poll of 2,000 adults has shown that 73% of respondents support a ban on single-use packaging. Conducted by Yonder, the poll also revealed that 64% agreed that a ban on single-use plastic in dine-in settings must be implemented. This would be similar to legislation in France where brasseries, cafés and multinational … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Oct 2024 Global Tana Oy Widens Its Markets to Thailand and Partners with GMC Engineering Tana Oy, a leading Finnish environmental technology company, is excited to announce a new distributorship with GMC Engineering Co., Ltd. in Thailand. Based in Bangkok, GMC Engineering is an international trading and service company specializing in waste management solutions, with a focus on municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and the waste-to-energy sector. With decades of […] Global Recycling · 25 Oct 2024 Council news Indoor Bowls - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn and Castlereagh Council · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Draft EPR Statutory Instrument (SI) laid in parliament - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news Industry reacts to disposable vape ban – CIWM applauds decision The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has applauded the announcement disposable vapes will be banned from June and called for lessons to be learned. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Oct 2024 Global Neste Extends Chemical Recycling Logistics Infrastructure Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo (Finland), including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires. According to the company, this lays the foundation for handling larger amounts of liquefied raw materials to support its strategic aims to advance chemical recycling and transform […] Global Recycling · 25 Oct 2024 Industry news What went right this week: big oil in the dock, plus more New York mulled criminal charges for big oil execs, Egypt beat malaria, and urban greening was shown to save lives, plus more Positive News · 25 Oct 2024 Policy & government Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation Government announces England's first-ever heat network zones, supporting businesses and building owners to benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2024 Policy & government Wave of the future: How DASA-backed AI innovation is revolutionising maritime rescue Scotland-based SME Zelim has won a contract with the US Navy to deploy their innovative AI-enabled Person-in-Water detection and tracking technology, known as ZOE. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2024 Policy & government Line Manager Induction Programme: Fresh take on familiar ground Despite years of line management experience, HMRC's Nikki Fisher says the Line manager Induction was an important way of preparing for the new Standards. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2024 Council news Call for Ideas/Land Submission - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news 7 Key Insights into consumer expectation for packaging - Nordics - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 24 Oct 2024 Policy & government Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Government signals support for industry-led pEPR PRO In an open letter to the Scheme Administrator Interim Steering Group, ministers from the four nations have signalled their support for an industry-led Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR). The PRO is intended to represent the interests of industry stakeholders – particularly producers – in the creation and running of … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news City Harvest breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ with 80K Meals for Charity The Big Cook Challenge smashes the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ by cooking 79,500 meals for charity in 24 hours, spotlighting food waste and helping local communities. City Harvest London · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Waste regulations need specialist vape category’ Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus, cautions that the newly announced single-use vape ban may not actually lead to fewer vapes being sold. OPINION: The UK government’s decision to ban disposable vapes from June 2025 sends a strong signal that the government has recognised the significant environmental damage caused by these products. However, there … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Carbon emissions are now growing faster than before the pandemic Despite talk of a green recovery, global greenhouse gas emissions continued to rise as the world emerged from coronavirus lockdowns New Scientist — Environment · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news UNEP: New climate pledges need ‘quantum leap’ in ambition to deliver Paris goals There is a “massive gap between rhetoric and reality” that must be closed by new... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Too Good To Go report: ‘Increased awareness but a lack of action’ In a new Too Good To Go report, 68% of consumers report increased awareness in food waste over the past five years, prioritising it in line with recycling. The report, entitled ‘Food Waste Gap Report: Exploring Disconnect Between Awareness and Action’ suggests that almost two thirds of businesses have also increased prioritisation of food waste, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: Single-use vape ban The waste industry has responded as the government announced this morning that it will bring in a single-use vape ban starting in June 2025, subject to parliamentary approval. The announcement came this morning from circular economy minister Mary Creagh. Dr Adam Read MBE, chief sustainability and external affairs Officer at Suez recycling and recovery UK, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Gorringe seamount expedition reveals threats facing ocean biodiversity Ahead of COP16, an expedition to the Gorringe seamount, western Europe's largest underwater mountain, reveals threats facing ocean biodiversity New Scientist — Environment · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news What Car Models are Set for Extinction in the UK? A study by the car parts marketplace Ovoko revealed a list of ten petrol and diesel car models in the UK that are on track to go "extinct" first. According to the research, which analysed vehicle registration data to project when these models would hit near-zero numbers, the Hyundai Coupe tops the list and is set to disappear by the 28th of August, 2026. ATF Professional · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news PFAS in artificial turf: the grass isn’t greener on the artificial side Recent research has shown that PFAS lurks in the plastic blades of grass used in artificial turf sports pitches. Fidra · 24 Oct 2024 Policy & government Support for neurodivergent children and young people This POSTnote considers support available for neurodivergent children and young people in healthcare and education, and barriers to accessing that support. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news ADBA Autumn Members Meeting 2024: A Successful Gathering for the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Industry On 16 October 2024, the ADBA Autumn Members Meeting took place at the University of Bath, bringing together professionals from across the anaerobic digestion and bioresources industry. The event offered invaluable insights into policy developments, market trends, and technological advancements. The meeting provided a packed afternoon of knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. As a membe… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Oct 2024