Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Arctic Circle Assembly: Minister Doughty Plenary Speech UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories outlines the UK's commitment to the Arctic in the face of rising global challenges. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2024 Policy & government The King's Awards for Enterprise The King's Awards for Enterprise - how to enter, online entry forms, guidance notes, deadline, nominations, award categories. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Climate change almost wipes out decline in global area burned by wildfires A decline in the area burned globally by wildfires over the 20th century due to... Carbon Brief · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Drax responds after Tories withdraw support for CCS Drax Group has responded to comments made by shadow secretary of state for climate change and net zero Claire Coutinho. In an opinion editorial for The Times on Friday (18 October 2024), Coutinho said that she no longer supported the power station’s expansion plans. In January this year, Coutinho – who was secretary of state … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2024 Global What the BBC missed (and should have not) about Waste-to-Energy Brussels, 21 October 2024 – A recent BBC analysis is heavily critical of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) practices in the UK, raising... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news A new flow: pioneering UK river restoration declared a success A year after completion, results from an innovative river ‘reset’ project in the UK have been encouraging Positive News · 21 Oct 2024 Global Ecoprog barometer 2024 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Adam Hewitt Ltd Expands with Sustainable New Headquarters at Callimore Adam Hewitt Ltd, the leading agricultural salvage specialist, is making impressive strides with the development of its new 80-acre Callimore site at Rushock near Droitwich Worcestershire, which is set to become the company's main headquarters. This project marks a significant step forward, not only in terms of expansion but also in their commitment to sustainability. ATF Professional · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Tackling clothing poverty one textile bank at a time WARDrobe, the textile division of metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward, has reinforced its longstanding support of clothing poverty... Ward Recycling · 21 Oct 2024 Council news Jobs and careers with Bradford CBMDC - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news BPF decreases 2030 plastic recycling target The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has reduced its 2030 recycling target for plastics from 69%. The new target aims for a combined reuse and recycling rate of 55% by 2030 and 70% by 2035. In the newly released second edition of its Recycling Roadmap – produced in collaboration with RECOUP – stated that achieving the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news CIWM outlines opportunities for UK green skills growth CIWM (The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has set out its proposition for government in response to the formation of Skills England. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Tata Steel invests in green steelmaking equipment for Port Talbot Tata Steel has signed a contract with a metals technology manufacturer to deliver an electric arc furnace (EAF) and additional steelmaking equipment for its Port Talbot site in Wales. When it’s commissioned from the end of 2027, the EAF will aim to reduce the site’s steelmaking carbon emissions by 90%, equivalent to 5 million tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news ESA: ‘Encroachment of housing on waste sites is detrimental’ The Environmental Services Association (ESA) published a report on Friday (18 October 2024) looking at the “detrimental” impacts of building housing too close to waste management facilities. ‘A review of the encroachment of residential developments on waste management facilities in England’ found that building new housing too close to facilities can result in additional operational … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2024 Global EU delayed bans for dangerous chemicals: Ombudsman Everyday products likely caused cancer, infertility and other harms because European Commission delayed bans recommended by scientific advisors Legal deadline routinely broken over nearly two decades […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Simple plan could raise the billions needed to stem biodiversity loss A 1 per cent levy on global retail sales would plug a funding gap of $200 billion when it comes to saving nature. Can COP16 get the world to agree to this ambitious proposal? New Scientist — Environment · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Key UN ocean target set to be missed by EIGHT decades, report reveals As talks get underway at the UN Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, a Greenpeace International report released today warns that at the current rate of progress, the 30×30 nature target agreed by all governments at the previous nature summit won’t be achieved at sea until 2107.[1][2] The report comes as campaigners from Greenpeace UK have […] Greenpeace UK · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news Zumtobel teams up with ABB to create DC ecosystems Zumtobel has partnered with technology giant ABB to create electrical and lighting systems which run on direct current only. The […] Recolight · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES AN EASTER EGG FOR CHRISTMAS — AND SHOPPERS ARE IN A FRENZY! Supermarket Aldi has launched Dairyfine Hollow Character Eggs (£1.99, 62g) into stores for Christmas and it has caused a stir between shoppers online for being a twist on tradition. The ‘Chreaster Eggs’, available as Garry the Gingerbread Man and Parker the Penguin, are hollow chocolate eggs in festive packaging and provide the perfect stocking filler. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news WRAP and Recycle Now launch children’s board game To celebrate Recycle Week last week (14 to 20 October 2024), WRAP and Recycle Now have launched a new board game to teach children about recycling. On Monday last week (14 October 2024), WRAP went down to Downing Street to deliver a letter to prime minister Keir Starmer. The letter highlighted that incorrect recycling could … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI MAKES POSITIVE CHANGE TO ALL FRESH CHICKENS Aldi is making a change to its fresh chickens from next week as part of its ongoing commitment to animal welfare. From Wednesday (30th October), shoppers will notice new packaging highlighting higher welfare for all fresh chickens sold at Aldi. The UK’s fourth largest supermarket has introduced new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Oct 2024 Policy & government Consumer debt and mental health This POSTnote examines the relationship between debt and mental health, alongside risk factors and policy considerations for support and interventions. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Oct 2024 Policy & government Login - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 21 Oct 2024 Industry news The UK isn’t doing enough to protect health from climate change Climate change is having a significant impact on public health in the UK, yet this connection is rarely made by the environment sector or parliament. Despite clear evidence of its implications for mental health, between 1995 and 2020, only 41 parliamentary speeches made the link, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Oct 2024 Policy & government ‘Helpful insight’ into issues of static fishing gear and safety tips Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2024 Council news Dealing with complaints - South Tyneside Council Housing Services South Tyneside Council · 21 Oct 2024 Policy & government InForm: Updates from the Government Property Agency, October 2024 InForm keeps you informed of news, views and updates from across the Government Property Agency. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2024 Industry news Reducing Waste in Healthcare: How Hospitals Can Move Toward Zero Waste When we think about waste reduction, our minds usually go to food scraps, packaging, or single-use plastics. But there is one sector that produces massive amounts of complex, high-risk waste every single day: healthcare. From disposable gowns and gloves to syringes, IV bags, and pharmaceutical containers, hospitals and clinics are on the frontlines of both… Zero Waste Week · 20 Oct 2024 Industry news Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle wind farm and Screwfix’s refurbished products: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Iberdrola’s 476MW Baltic Eagle wind farm, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Oct 2024 Council news children-and-young-peoples-service-management-contacts-october-2024.pdf - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 20 Oct 2024 Industry news The Great South Run - FareShare The Felix Project · 20 Oct 2024 Global Plastic to Fuel Market: The Prospects Are Good According to market research and consulting agency SNS Insider, the Plastic to Fuel Market size is projected to reach about 4,098 billion US-Dollar by 2032 from 520.10 million US-Dollar in 2023. As reported, the researchers expect that the market will step up at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.78 percent over the forecast […] Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2024 Industry news We're cutting carbon emissions by bringing potatoes full circle - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 20 Oct 2024 Policy & government New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once   RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials. GOV.UK · 19 Oct 2024 Industry news 2M Group of Companies sign new commercial agreement to supply Morro™ Coating to Transcend Packaging The post 2M Group of Companies sign new commercial agreement to supply Morro™ Coating to Transcend Packaging appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 19 Oct 2024 Council news Nursery | Application guidance - Newport City Council Newport Council · 19 Oct 2024 Council news Search and bid on homes - South Tyneside Council Housing Services South Tyneside Council · 19 Oct 2024 Global A New Range of Recycled Polymers for Food Contact Packaging Versalis (part of the Italian chemical company Eni) and Forever Plast (one of Italy’s leading companies in post-consumer plastic recycling) have launched Refence, a new range of recycled polymers for food contact packaging. “The range is already available in the market for polystyrene applications such as yogurt pots, trays for meat and fish, and other […] Global Recycling · 19 Oct 2024 Council news Home - South Tyneside Council Housing Services - South Tyneside Council Housing Services South Tyneside Council · 19 Oct 2024 Global International Repair Day 2024: members’ initiatives across Europe Every year, International Repair Day highlights the critical role that repair and reuse play in reducing waste, preserving resources and strengthening communities. Today, 19 October 2024, we want to showcase the diverse range of repair initiatives that our members are organising across Europe. From empowering local communities through hands-on workshops to advocating for policy reforms, […] The… Zero Waste Europe · 19 Oct 2024