Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
Single-use plastics bans and restrictions
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2024
Global
The hazards in landfills and the promise of Waste-to-Energy
Landfills have long been considered the default solution for waste disposal. But as we confront the environmental challenges of the...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
Motofix: Driving Sustainability and Efficiency Through Green Parts Integration
Ryan Brough, Group Parts Manager at Motofix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle repair companies, discusses how integrating green parts has improved cost-efficiency, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility. He explains how Motofix has successfully adopted green parts, overcoming supply chain challenges and industry shifts while setting new standards for sustainability in automotive…
ATF Professional · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
OPINION: ‘Bringing communities together to empower climate action’
Persuading people to change their behaviour can be daunting – both for those being asked to alter their habits and those trying to shift attitudes. Read more in this opinion piece by Charlie Eddisford, community impact lead at Resource Futures and Sarah Hargreaves, behaviour change lead at Resource Futures… OPINION: Before they decide to act, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
University of Glasgow to lead £5.5m electronics centre
It has been announced today (7 October 2024) that the University of Glasgow will lead and coordinate the Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Centre (REACT) – a £5.5 million electronics centre which it said is the first “sustainable” electronics centre in the UK. It is one of five new centres that will be funded … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
‘I see my disability as a positive’: the blind women who detect breast cancer
A project training blind women to detect breast cancer is saving lives, and offering them meaningful work
Positive News · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
PepsiCo partners with AI recycling assistant sorting system in US
PepsiCo partners with Intuitive AI to implement the AI recycling assistant Oscar Sort AI recycling sortation system in high-traffic areas across the U.S.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Oct 2024
Global
Global Carbon Black Market Size Expected to Rise
According to Canada-based Precedence Research, the global carbon black market size is predicted to increase from 19.45 billion US-Dollar in 2023 to approximately 34.83 billion US-Dollar by 2033. As reported, the carbon black market encompasses the global industry involved in the production, distribution, and utilization of carbon black, a fine black powder composed of elemental […]
Global Recycling · 7 Oct 2024
Council news
Preferred Strategy - Powys County Council
Powys Council · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
CIWM appoints Charlotte Davies as their first Early Car... - Beyondly
Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
MPA welcomes UK Government’s commitment to fund CCUS - Mineral Products Association
Mineral Products Association · 7 Oct 2024
Council news
FAREHAM - Fareham Borough Council
Fareham Council · 7 Oct 2024
Industry news
Will the UK lead on human rights and ditch dirty practices in the race for green energy?
This post is by Anneke Van Woudenberg, executive director of RAID. It is part of our ‘Critical raw materials in focus’ series, a collection of blogs spotlighting the management of critical raw materials in the UK. Last month, Foreign Secretary David Lammy stood at a leafy […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 7 Oct 2024
Council news
Land Availability Assessments - Huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire Council · 7 Oct 2024
Council news
Garden waste recycling scheme - Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council · 7 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Exploratory qualitative research into the early experiences of the Minimum Income Floor (MIF)
Findings from a qualitative study with self-employed Universal Credit claimants exploring how claimants understand and respond to the Minimum Income Floor.
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Applying Behavioural Insights to Green Pensions
A report on Defined Contribution pension members’ engagement with environmentally sustainable pensions (green pensions).
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Universal Credit childcare costs support research
This report presents findings from an evaluation of Universal Credit claimants' childcare choices.
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Jobcentre co-location research: qualitative study
This report outlines the findings of the exploratory research on 6 co-located
jobcentres across England and Wales.
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Qualitative research with working people exploring decisions about work and care
This report presents findings from qualitative research with working people who were making, or had made, decisions about work and care.
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Review of international and private sector evidence on the effectiveness of digitising services
A review of the effectiveness of digitising services
GOV.UK · 6 Oct 2024
Global
Increasing Demand for Plastic Recycling Machines
The global plastic recycling machine market is experiencing strong growth due to rising environmental awareness, supportive government policies, and technological innovations, AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. stated. According to the report, this market is projected to reach a valuation of 5,342.2 million US-Dollar by 2032 (from 3,127.3 million US-Dollar in 2023). As underlined by the company, […]
Global Recycling · 6 Oct 2024
Industry news
CIWM South West - CIWM
CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 5 Oct 2024
Global
Circular Valley Convention 2025: A new Global Platform for the Circular Economy
March, 12 – 13, 2025, Düsseldorf (Germany). The “Circular Valley Convention” is a new trade fair format organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the German non-profit Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology called UMSICHT. As a central global platform for the circular […]
Global Recycling · 5 Oct 2024
Global
Fornnax Technology Expands in Eastern Europe
Fornnax Technology is steadily expanding its global footprint, having recently completed recycling machinery installations in Eastern Europe. The Ahmedabad-based recycling machinery producer has delivered a range of primary shredders to three Eastern European countries: Serbia, Poland, and Bulgaria. The Indian company has been working to enter these markets for some time. Emphasizing the import…
Global Recycling · 5 Oct 2024
Council news
Housing and Public Health - Ards and North Down Borough Council
Ards and North Down Council · 4 Oct 2024
Global
#PROsAtWork | Erion and Rare Earth Recycling: New-RE and INSPIREE Projects - WEEE Forum
WEEE Forum · 4 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Product Safety Report: TEMI Magnetic Dart Board sold via Amazon (2409-0116)
Product Safety Report for TEMI Magnetic Dart Board presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.
GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
Slicker Recycling officially receives King’s Award
Oil and waste recycling firm Slicker Recycling has received a King’s Award for Enterprise at a celebration held at its Worcestershire headquarters. It was announced in May that the company, which collects and re-refines over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year, had been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
Sawbridgeworth to join soft plastic recycling trial
Around 2,000 households in Sawbridgeworth will join those in Knebworth taking part in the soft plastic kerbside recycling trial. As part of North Herts and East Herts new joint waste contract, participating residents will receive blue bags to put all their plastic bags and wrapping in, including crisp packers, confectionary wrappers, plastic film, bubble wrap … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
R4GM take over shopping centre with colourful display for a clothing and shoes recycling campaign
An immersive and eye-catching display has taken over a town centre’s shopping centre to encourage residents to think about how they get rid of their unwanted clothes.
Recycle for Greater Manchester · 4 Oct 2024
Council news
Digital services - Knowsley Libraries
Knowsley Council · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
- CIWM
CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
Haringey increases accessibility with library recycling hubs
Nine Haringey libraries now have dedicated recycling stations where residents can drop off items that shouldn’t be disposed of in general household waste. Prior to the scheme, residents emphasised the need for more accessible recycling options for smaller household items including batteries, printer cartridges and lightbulbs. The new recycling stations are part of Haringey’s ongoing … Read More…
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
Victory for the Munduruku People and their forest home
After almost 20 years of struggle, the official recognition of Sawré Muybu Indigenous Land by the Brazilian government is a triumph for the Amazon and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Greenpeace UK · 4 Oct 2024
Industry news
Q3 Newsletter – October 2024
Member news - WEEE Regulations - important changes for non UK- indirect sellers Industry news - LARAC criticises Defra’s decision on mandatory recycling labels Compliance news - WEEE, Batteries & Packaging update Main article - Funded projects making electrical recycling easier across the UK Download Der Beitrag Q3 Newsletter – October 2024 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 4 Oct 2024
Policy & government
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Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini, Mrs A Flynn MRICS and Mr J E Francis on 27 July 2024
GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024
Policy & government
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Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge B MacQueen and Tribunal Member J Naylor, FRICS FIRPM and Tribunal Member J Francis on 16 September 2024
GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024
Council news
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) - North Devon Council
North Devon Council · 4 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Civil Service Induction answered questions I had in my head
Financial accounts assistant Adenike Kwaku says the course was filled with tips and information to help her transition to her new career.
GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024