Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government ECSH45845 - Offences under paragraphs 29 and 30, Schedule 3 of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) offences GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Paper Recycling: Unfolding its Benefits The UK uses around 10 million tonnes of paper every year, ever wonder what becomes of it once it's tossed away? We wrote this educational piece to delve into how paper is recycled, its benefits, what happens to unrecycled paper and expert advice. Bywaters · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news CHEM Trust at UK party conferences 2024: an overview Party conference session kicked off with the Liberal Democrat autumn conference in Brighton after the party’s historic win of 72 seats at the General Election in July. Over a busy two days we attended events on the UK-EU relationship, a packed event on pesticides organised by PAN UK and the RSPB and Green Liberal Democrat […] CHEM Trust · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Meet the members: Furniture Reuse Welcome to our new member spotlight series, ‘Meet the members’. In this series, we’ll be shining a light on our wonderfully diverse network of charity members. Reuse Network · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Rewilder Derek Gow on turning his farm into an ark for lost species As his book is released in paperback, a pioneer of UK rewilding encourages us to imagine a transformed landscape filled with our lost native birds and wildlife Positive News · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news £21.7 billion promised for carbon capture projects over 25 years The UK Government has announced £21.7 billion in funding over 25 years for two carbon capture sites in the North of England, which will remove 8.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Government announces £21.7b funding for carbon capture The government has announced that it has reached commercial agreement with the clean energy industry, with funding for carbon capture to launch in the UK. The approved two carbon capture sites are in Teeside and Merseyside. The government has said that the projects are set to create 4,000 new jobs, attract £8 billion of private … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Recycling the Future: Recyclus Group’s Vision for EV Battery Recycling As the global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates and sustainability becomes paramount, the demand for efficient EV battery recycling is surging. Robin Brundle, Director and Co-Founder of Recyclus Group (Recyclus), offers a glimpse into the future of this industry. ATF Professional · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news REA Welcomes Progress on Carbon Capture Cluster Programmes REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 Oct 2024 Global WE WARNED YOU 👀 This week, we begin by acknowledging some sobering news that will not have escaped anyone’s attention over the last month. The month of September witnessed two devastating climate events in Europe. As Storm Boris ravaged Central Europe, floods left at least 24 dead, thousands evacuated, and caused extensive damage in multiple countries. Meanwhile, Portugal grappled with a wave of wildfires, fue… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news Parts of Antarctica are turning green at an ‘astounding’ rate Satellite images of the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands reveal that the area covered by vegetation grew dramatically between 1986 and 2021 and the rate of growth has accelerated since 2016 New Scientist — Environment · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘How regulatory change can drive the circular economy’ With accelerating progress towards a more circular economy highlighted by Steve Reed, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, as a major priority for the UK, regulatory change is being heralded as the answer. In this article, Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, shares his thoughts on the importance of DRS, EPR and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Oct 2024 Global Strategic Move: Cirplus Expands to India The European platform for recycled plastics procurement, Cirplus, has announced its strategic expansion to India. The goal is to supply the growing demand for recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian markets. Furthermore, there are different business opportunities. As reported, Cirplus’ subsidiary will be based out of Mumbai and led by Ramesh Parasuraman, who […] Global Recycling · 4 Oct 2024 Global European Recycling Conference 2024: Circularity and Decarbonisation in the Face of Legislative Challenges Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s conference celebrated EuRIC’s 10th anniversary under the theme “Recycling Today. Resourcing Tomorrow.” It brought together more than 150 participants including key stakeholders in the recycling industry to explore the role of circularity in Europe’s decarbonisation and raw materials autonomy, as well as how current and upcoming EU legisl… Global Recycling · 4 Oct 2024 Industry news What went right this week: the day the UK quit coal, plus more The UK quit coal, loggerhead turtles staged a comeback, and a Brazilian tribe won a land rights victory, plus more Positive News · 4 Oct 2024 Council news SNAB Community Links Network Meeting Minutes - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 4 Oct 2024 Council news School Locations - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Council · 4 Oct 2024 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Boili Magnetic Dartboard Game (2407-0172) Product Safety Report for Boili Magnetic Dartboard Game presenting a serious risk of choking. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2024 Council news Pension Fund Annual Reports - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 3 Oct 2024 Council news Pensions - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Senior Parliamentary Campaigns Manager - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news EPA calls for more investment in waste management The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its 2024 Environment Report – released every four years. In this, the eighth edition, the agency has said that Ireland is continuing “to play catch up” in its sustainability progress and calls out environmental progress as “aspiring to only minimum standards”. The EPA recommended scaling up investment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2024 Global European forest and forest-based sector joint statement forthe 9th Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe You can read the statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 3 Oct 2024 Policy & government Inspiring ‘Unpave the Way Garden’ to be moved to Whitaker Park Showcasing innovative approaches to managing flood risk and sustainable garden design the garden is set to be opened at its new permanent home in Rawtenstall. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2024 Policy & government Guide: Climate change reporting guidance for local authorities - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Andrew Brister Joins K&M Global as Sales Director K&M Global is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Brister as Sales Director. Andrew joins K&M following a highly successful career at SYNETIQ in Doncaster, where he held key leadership roles and contributed to significant growth and success at the company. ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2024 Global GAYO Ghana: GAIA Member Celebrated as First Youth Finalist for Earthshot Prize! In a groundbreaking achievement, the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Earthshot Prize, marking the first time a youth group has reached […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Global World Cleanup Day 2024: Nipe Fagio’s and CEJAD’s Triumph in Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. On September 21, 2024, the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam witnessed an engaging event that brought together communities, schools, and organizations in a unified mission to combat waste and […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Global Tackling Waste Management Challenges in Lagos: SRADev Nigeria’s Zero Waste Initiative. The current challenge of waste management in Lagos State, as well as the nation, is immense, with disposal exceeding available capacity. Zero waste, an end-to-end waste management system from resource […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Global Nipe Fagio’s Run on Raising Awareness about the Global Plastic Treaty: A Successful Webinar in Tanzania. Marie Kwirine – Nipe Fagio Tanzania On September 23, 2024, a significant webinar championed by GAIA Africa member Nipe Fagio was held to raise awareness about the Global Plastic Treaty […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Global GAIA Africa Webinar on Zero Waste Cities: Managing Organic Waste and Material Recovery Facilities. Ama Acheampomaa Asiedu – GAIA Africa Program Associate: Zero Waste & Climate. The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), in collaboration with GAIA Africa, recently hosted an insightful webinar titled Zero […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Halloween 2024 Welsh langauge versions The post Halloween 2024 Welsh langauge versions appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 3 Oct 2024 Global World Clean-up Day – Launch of “Life before Plastic” event in Senegal. By Gael Baloucoune On September 21, 2024, GAIA Africa member adansonia.green in Senegal hosted a significant event dedicated to sustainable resource management for World Clean Up Day at the Afrothéque […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Altilium Announces Pioneering Project To Produce And Validate EV Battery Cells Using Recovered Materials Project aims to accelerate UK’s transition to sustainable electric vehicles (EVs) by focusing on battery production decarbonisation ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2024 Policy & government Environment Agency gains injunction against Himley Environmental The agency has successfully applied for an injunction order against Himley Environmental, which operates 2 regulated facilities at Crooked House Lane in Himley. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news ‘Standing room only’ at Labour Party Conference Last week (23 September), Alupro hosted an oversubscribed panel event at the Labour Party Conference. In a jam-packed function room at the ACC Liverpool, representatives from across industry, media and government discussed the importance of accelerating progress towards a circular packaging economy. Alongside collectively outlining the importance of eliminating waste and promoting best practice… Alupro · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news enfinium to roll out carbon measurement tech by end of year enfinium has announced that it will roll out new carbon measurement technology across all four of its operational sites by the end of 2024. The technology will also be installed at its two sites currently in construction in Kelvin and Skelton Grange from 2025. The Energy from Waste (EfW) operator said it hopes the radiocarbon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Somerset waste volume for landfill hits record low Somerset council has announced that the volume of the area’s waste being sent to landfill has hit a record low at 5,500 tonnes compared to 6,400 the previous year. The change is said to have been brought about by people finding new uses for unwanted items. Households sent a total of 2,300 tonnes of items … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Exclusive: Dr Adam Read on receiving his MBE CIWM Past President Dr Adam Read, Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer – SUEZ UK, speaks to Circular Online after receiving his MBE. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Oct 2024 Industry news Veolia EfW project aims to heat 4.7k Southwark homes Veolia has announced plans for a new district heating network in London in partnership with Southwark council. The project aims to provide heat to 4,700 homes across 11 social housing estates and schools from the group’s South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Veolia will utilise 75GWh per year of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2024