Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Households bin 1 billion items every year that could be recycled Households are throwing away over nine billion items every year that could be recycled but are being incinerated or sent to landfill, according to WRAP. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news REA responds to news article focussing on Energy from Waste (EfW) REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Five joyful photographs in the new issue of Positive News magazine Cast your eye over this cluster of cheering images from the new issue of Positive News magazine, which has just landed Positive News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news ESA statement on Energy-from-Waste The following statement is issued by the Environmental Services Association (ESA) on Tuesday 15th October 2024 “The vital role of energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities is to treat societal waste left over after […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 15 Oct 2024 Global USA: New Waste-to-Energy Plant to Be Built The Miami-Dade County in Florida needs a new waste-to-energy plant and the AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. will advise the county on its plans for a new facility. As reported in August, the Canada-based company with offices worldwide has been awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to provide engineering services to the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste […] Global Recycling · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Envetec and Enva to improve circularity of biohazardous waste Technology company Envetec and waste management company Enva have partnered in an attempt to improve the circularity of biohazardous waste materials. Facilities adopting Envetec’s “GENERATIONS” technology for onsite treatment of biohazardous waste will now also have access to Enva’s services, including the collection and recycling of the treated material. The technology treats biohazardous wast… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Q&A: Maximise Recycle Week with Grundon’s Sustainability Manager The post Q&A: Maximise Recycle Week with Grundon’s Sustainability Manager appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Oct 2024 Policy & government Term 4 Newsletter 2024 - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 15 Oct 2024 Council news Report Template for Cabinet / Committee Reports - democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk Huntingdonshire Council · 15 Oct 2024 Council news Private rented property licensing - Southwark Council Southwark Council · 15 Oct 2024 Policy & government OEP report on the drivers and pressures affecting nature in Northern Ireland - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Co-op Media Network powers up front-of-store digital screen rollout - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 15 Oct 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Mafalda Lemos as Office Manager ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news COP16: More than 85% of countries miss UN deadline to submit nature pledges More than 85% of countries are set to miss the UN’s deadline to submit new... Carbon Brief · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Leeds charity SNAPS receives superhero boost with support from enfinium Skelton Grange funding SNAPS Yorkshire receives superhero boost thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding enfinium · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news £130bn National Renewal Tax on the super-rich could insulate all draughty UK homes, fund free bus travel, green jobs and more, new report finds A temporary National Renewal Tax on the extreme wealth of super-rich individuals could generate a minimum of £130bn in revenue for the government over the next five years, a new report commissioned by Greenpeace UK has found [1]. This revenue could fairly fund measures that would drastically improve the lives of tens of millions of […] Greenpeace UK · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Repair Day 2024: A birthday, a wasted opportunity and the growth of repair For Repair Day we've released two new reports investigating the story of community repair around the world and the state of reuse at waste facilities in the UK. The Restart Project · 14 Oct 2024 Policy & government Westminster Magistrates’ Court hosts anti-knife crime event for local London schools Around 30 schoolchildren aged between 14 and 16 years took over courtroom 10 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday 14 October 2024, as part of an initiative to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying and using a knife. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Lamp cuts emissions by a third Spanish luminaire manufacturer has reduced its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions – its direct and energy-use emissions respectively […] Recolight · 14 Oct 2024 Council news Application to act as chaperone - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Fashion retailer specifies 3D and bio spotlights The fashion brand lululemon has used 3D-printed and bio plastic spotlights from UK manufacturer Shoplight at its latest outlet in […] Recolight · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Warmer winters mean world’s highest places may store less carbon At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures – and that might mean soils there store less carbon than we expected New Scientist — Environment · 14 Oct 2024 Global Council urges Commission to take effective measures for Chemicals Strategy implementation Today, on the fourth anniversary of the European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), EU environment ministers met at the Council of the European Union to […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Roadworks at Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre from Monday 21st October Roadworks at Sefton Meadows Household Waste Recycling Centre (Sefton Lane, Maghull). Please be aware that next week from Monday 21st October there may be some disruption getting in and out of Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre due to a relaying of the carriageway at the entrance. Work is due to finish on Friday 24th October. Thank - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Oct 2024 Council news Who's Listening | White River project - Let's Talk Cornwall Cornwall Council · 14 Oct 2024 Global No need to fight for survival: the EU has enough land for renewables and agriculture There is enough land in Europe for wholly renewable energy without compromising nature protection or food production. This article was first published in Social Europe. Renewable-energy projects can occasion local flashpoints and how policy-makers select their location is critical. Yet one thing is clear: Europe has ample land to expand renewables, preserve nature and grow food. A recent briefi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Keep Wales Tidy saves 110k+ e-waste items from landfill Keep Wales Tidy has said that since 2011, it has recycled over 700,000kg of ICT equipment, saving over 110,000 items from landfill. In partnership with Barry-based A&LH Environmental Services, the charity runs a scheme for companies across south Wales to responsibly and sustainably dispose of electrical equipment that no longer works or that is no … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Virgin Media O2 recycles almost 4m devices This International E-Waste Day (14 October 2024), Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its O2 Recycle scheme recycled just under 180,000 devices in 2023. With e-waste being identified as the fastest growing waste stream in the world, the O2 scheme allows anyone – regardless of their mobile operator – to trade in their devices in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news What’s in the Industrial Strategy Whitepaper for the green economy? The UK Government has released the first edition of its Industrial Strategy, aimed at driving economic growth while delivering a just net-zero transition. Here, edie summarises the key components and goals outlined in the whitepaper. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Major UK businesses back mandatory food waste reporting The issue of food waste has reached a critical point, with an alarming 10.7 million tonnes of food being wasted annually in the UK alone. This translates to a staggering 15 billion meals, contributing significantly to climate change and economic inefficiency. To address this pressing problem, there is a growing movement to introduce mandatory food […] Keenan Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Policy & government Extended Producer Responsibility beta reassessment Service Standard assessment report Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) 25/07/2024 GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Recognise Your Team’s Dedication – Nominate for the Unsung Hero Award at the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 As the date for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 approaches on November 28th, it's an opportune moment for business owners in the auto recycling sector to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of their staff. The Unsung Hero Award is a unique accolade designed to shine a light on those individuals who consistently go above and beyond but may only sometimes receive the recognitio… ATF Professional · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news 5 Ways the Autumn Season Affects Low-Income Households Autumn can be difficult for low-income households with rising energy costs and food insecurity. Find out how City Harvest is stepping in to provide nutritious meals and support for families during the colder months. City Harvest London · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Glasgow Wood Wins 2024 Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award Congratulations to the team at our Glasgow wood recyclers Glasgow Wood who were named winners of the Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award for 2024. Community Wood Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Major change to what residents can recycle in Greater Manchester announced Residents in nine Greater Manchester boroughs can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays in their mixed recycling bin, previously only plastic bottles could be recycled at home. Upgrades at Greater Manchester’s materials recovery facility (MRF), where mixed recycling is sorted, has enabled this expansion Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is also building […] Recycle for Greater Manchester · 14 Oct 2024 Research & science Jobs at TU Delft - TU Delft TU Delft News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news The art of fire: how ancient forest management practices are finally being recognised As our changing climate makes wildfires more likely, cottoning on to Indigenous wisdom has been a slow burn, but is finally happening Positive News · 14 Oct 2024 Policy & government InFocus: Updates from the Government Property Agency (October 24) InFocus brings together news and views from across the Government Property Agency. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2024 Policy & government Ministry of Defence v Mrs Anne Rubery: [2024] EAT 165 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Stacey on 14 October 2024. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Greater Manchester plastic recycling to include more items Nine Greater Manchester boroughs have widened the remits of their plastic recycling to include more items. Residents in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford can now recycle pots, tubs and trays within their mixed recycling. Previously only plastic bottles could be recycled at home. The change has come after upgrades to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024