Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Mary Creagh confirms that glass will not be in DRS Circular economy minister Mary Creagh has confirmed that the deposit return scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland will not include glass – only PET plastic, steel, and aluminium drink containers will be included. While glass will be included in Wales, Scotland said last year that it would not include glass – although this was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news RECYCLE YOUR UNUSED CABLES THIS INTERNATIONAL E-WASTE DAY Recycle for Greater Manchester is working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage local residents to participate in The Great Cable Challenge – a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling the millions of cables sitting idle across UK households. The initiative is part of this year’s International E-Waste Day which is taking place on the 14th October. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 11 Oct 2024 Council news Jobs and recruitment - Blackburn with Darwen Council - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Huhtamaki supports Plan’s Girl Award as “Mimmit koodaa” receives recognition for Exceptional Contributions to Promoting Equality and Empowering Girls INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Reconomy appoints Lyndsey Denning as Chief People Officer Reconomy has appointed Lyndsey Denning as Chief People Officer (CPO), with her new role effective immediately. Lyndsey joined circular economy specialist Reconomy 11 years ago, starting her career as a HR & Training Manager based in its Telford office. Since then, the company said she has played an instrumental role in developing Reconomy’s ‘People First’ […] Wood Recyclers Association · 11 Oct 2024 Global EU POLITICS: THE GAME IS ON! 🎲 At the time of writing, 3 million people are without power, and 5-7 million have been urged to evacuate. Hurricane Milton, following closely on the heels of Hurricane Helene, made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday. It has been described as one of the most intense hurricanes in recorded history, with winds so powerful that meteorologists have contemplated adding a new category (Catego… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Consultation launched on Engie North Yorkshire AD facility A consultation has been launched on Engie’s plans construct an agricultural anaerobic digestion (AD) facility on an area of land east of the A162, near Sherburn-in-Elmet in North Yorkshire. The natural gas distribution company has said that the facility would take biodegradable materials from local farms and sit alongside an existing AD plant that already … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news The First 100 Days: Labour’s Track Record on the Climate and Environment During the election, Greenpeace published a climate and nature checklist for all political parties. This briefing measures the Labour government’s progress against this over the first hundred days of being in power. Commenting on the first 100 days, Greenpeace UK’s Co-Executive Director Areeba Hamid said: “Keir Starmer’s government has got off to a strong start despite some […] Greenpeace UK · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED BEST IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING CHRISTMAS TASTE TEST Aldi is officially the go-to destination for Christmas this year, as the discount supermarket has been named as the ‘Best Overall Grocer’ at the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) Christmas Taste Test 2024[1]. The annual taste test, which tests 730 products from over 97 brands, also crowned Aldi’s mince pies, turkey and champagne as best-in-class […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news How can laboratories adopt circular economy thinking and cut e-waste? Solving the global e-waste problem requires action in technology-intensive industries as well as consumer-facing electronics and electricals. Aimee Whaley of Agilent Technologies offers six steps for creating a more circular economy in these industries. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Oct 2024 Global USA: Heidelberg Materials Acquired Concrete Recycler In July 2024, Heidelberg Materials North America acquired all assets of Aaron Materials, an established concrete recycler and materials producer in the Corpus Christi area (Texas). The operations include concrete crushing, stabilized materials, and a volumetric concrete business. “The acquisition of Aaron Materials further strengthens our existing materials footprint in Texas and accelerates ou… Global Recycling · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Local charity helps residents to shop sustainably and recycle right A Knowsley-based youth and community centre is on a mission to help local people save money and adopt zero-waste principles in their everyday lives. Centre 63 in Kirkby has been awarded £7,200 from Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia’s Zero Waste Community Fund to deliver a Community Food & Recycle Hub. The project - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Problem shared, Problem solved | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 11 Oct 2024 Policy & government OEP response to National Planning Policy Framework consultation - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news Urgent UK nature rescue plan needed around COP16 talks to plug massive 30x30 target gap - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 11 Oct 2024 Council news Disclosure Log - app.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Newark and Sherwood Council · 11 Oct 2024 Industry news What went right this week: the ancient beast ‘back from the dead’, plus more Extinct beasts came ‘back from the dead’, a ‘life-changing’ study launched, and the UK boosted worker rights, plus more Positive News · 11 Oct 2024 Council news Harassment and Bullying - East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire Council · 11 Oct 2024 Council news Standard private hire vehicle licence – renewal application - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 11 Oct 2024 Global Ammeraal Beltech to Showcase Belting Solutions at PACK EXPO 2024 Ammeraal Beltech is designing belts to meet the demands of smarter, faster, and highly precise operations. Packaging Strategies · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Coca Cola funds investigation into student recycling habits Keep Scotland Beautiful and Strathclyde University have announced a collaboration to understand the recycling habits of students’ when it comes to “on-the-go” packaging. The funding for the campaign was provided by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). The eight-week campaign will test different messages (both emotional and educational) and incentives to encourage efficient and consistent recy… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news LARAC 2024 award winners announced The 2024 LARAC awards took place last night (9 October), with the ceremony hosted by comedian Robin Morgan. Morgan is a Welsh stand-up comedian, writer, presenter and actor based in Cardiff. He has appeared on shows such as Mock the Week and The News Quiz. The awards look to recognise the hard work of local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Kensington and Chelsea launches electronics reuse scheme Kensington and Chelsea council have launched an electronics reuse scheme to help residents keep old and unwanted devices in circulation. In partnership with the Digital Poverty Alliance, the council’s new scheme aims to encourage residents to donate undamaged mobile phones, tablets and laptops to help families access digital services and avoid the unnecessary consumption and … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Policy & government Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERB) Subgroup: terms of reference Terms of reference for the Animals in Science Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERB) Subgroup. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2024 Council news Business rates data sets - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Get Ready for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards – Book Your Tickets Now! With entries for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 now closed, it's time to secure your tickets for the most anticipated event in the UK vehicle recycling calendar. Taking place on Thursday the 28th of November, at the RAF Museum (Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal TF11 8UP), this prestigious evening promises a fantastic mix of entertainment, excell… ATF Professional · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news enfinium to trial AI technology in UK facilities enfinium has announced that it will trial pattern recognition AI technology at its four operational UK Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities. The UK-based EfW operator said that it hopes the technology – supplied by Cognitive Business – will improve plant efficiency at the sites in Ferrybridge, Kemsley and Parc Adfer. The Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Emmaus showcases the power of partnerships at National Assembly The power of partnerships across the charity sector has been showcased at this year’s Emmaus National Assembly. Ahead of World Homeless Day, over 200 people attended the two-day conference on... Emmaus UK · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Biffa completes £125m acquisition of Renewi UK municipal operations Biffa has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Renewi’s UK municipal operations following a capital investment of approximately £125 million. The deal was originally announced in May 2024 and included five long-term residual waste treatment contacts serving local government customers in England and Scotland. Renewi said that the deal will provide an increase … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news How a Home Energy Grant can Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle With rising energy costs and increasing awareness of environmental issues, more and more households are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is by taking advantage of home energy grants. These grants are designed to support people in improving the… Zero Waste Week · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news 14m tonnes of e-waste thrown out with household waste annually 14 million tonnes of electronic waste are improperly thrown out with regular rubbish globally every year, new data from Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting minutes, 17 September 2024 The post MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting minutes, 17 September 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 17 September 2024 The post MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 17 September 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news REA welcomes new DESNZ scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Community Wood Recycling Special Report 2024 Contributing to our communities Every year we survey our members to find out more about their work. For this year’s report we are focussing on how timber donations from our projects benefit people and organisations, and how we are turning waste into hope. All over the country social enterprises in our network are working [...] Community Wood Recycling · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES 2024 CHRISTMAS RECRUITMENT DRIVE Aldi is looking to hire 3,500 store colleagues in the lead-up to Christmas, as the supermarket gears up for the festive season. With a wide range of permanent store positions available, Aldi is seeking team members to help replenish stock, assist customers and maintain its high standards of service during the festive period and beyond. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Oct 2024 Global Recofloor: 15 Years of Vinyl Flooring Recycling Recofloor, the UK’s leading vinyl take-back scheme, celebrated 15 years of recycling waste vinyl flooring in 2024. As reported, an estimated 7,250 tons of waste vinyl flooring have been collected and recycled through Recofloor since it was founded by the flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor in 2009. “To date, the sustainable collection service for commercial […] Global Recycling · 10 Oct 2024 Global Five ways the EU Ecolabel is a great deal for people and planet For over 30 years, the EU Ecolabel has helped consumers, businesses and policymakers alike to go greener. Here are five reasons why the EU’s official sustainability label is a great deal for both people and the planet. Sustainable lifestyles are on the rise: with more than three-quarters of Europeans (78%) agreeing that environmental issues have a direct effect on their daily life and their hea… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 10 Oct 2024 Council news I Can Dudley - Dudley Council News Dudley Council · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news ASDA HALLOWEEN PARTY SHOP: MUNCHKIN PUMPKINS FROM JUST 49P - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 10 Oct 2024