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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Industry news
Our investigation revealed the hard truth about soft plastic recycling points at supermarkets… - Everyday Plastic
Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024
Policy & government
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GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Max Robson Recolight to unveil a LCA and EPD service
In this special Circular Lighting Report, Ray Molony meets Max Robson, Recolight’s new environmental metrics manager. The new data service […]
Recolight · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Watch: music stars Jacob Collier and AURORA perform on Arctic ‘iceberg’ in call for ocean and climate protection
British six-time Grammy winner, Jacob Collier, has collaborated with Norwegian alt-pop superstar, AURORA, for the first time in a magical performance in the Arctic, released today. The stars appear together on a platform floating amidst icebergs in front of the imposing glacier, Sveabreen, Svalbard. They perform a haunting mash-up of their two songs, A Rock […]
Greenpeace UK · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Winners Announced for The 2024 RECOUP Awards
The post Winners Announced for The 2024 RECOUP Awards appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
73% of UK adults want more government help preventing waste
73% of UK adults agree that not enough is being done to help the public prevent waste, according to a YouGov poll on behalf of non-profit Keep Britain Tidy. In response to the poll, the national environmental charity has called for government, business and councils to support people to reduce the environmental impact of their … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Sport Satellite Account for the UK 2024: Research into a new measure for estimating the value of sport
A report from the Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Norse Environmental Waste Services invests in AI-powered robotic automation from Recycleye
Leading waste management company NEWS today announced details of its investment in AI-powered sorting at its MRF. ...
Recycleye news · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Defra publishes revised illustrative base fees for packaging EPR
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published revised illustrative base fees for packaging extended producer responsibility.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Charge proposals for materials facilities
We want your comments on our proposed charges for materials facilities operations.
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2024
Council news
Finding out more about the school counselling service - East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council · 1 Oct 2024
Council news
1-2-3 waste collection - Mid Sussex District Council
Mid Sussex Council · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Certificate of Motor Insurance - First Mile
First Mile · 1 Oct 2024
Policy & government
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Aerosol Generating Systems (AGS) Registration and Submission of Water Quality Test Results - NEA.gov.sg
Singapore NEA · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Asda trials new initiative for primary, secondary and college students - Asda
Asda corporate newsroom · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli reduces salt by 18%, without compromising on taste - PepsiCo UK
PepsiCo UK stories · 1 Oct 2024
Global
Africa Offers Multifarious Opportunities to Invest
Investors looking for business chances in Africa can seek support in the selected country – or engage a service provider with a wide range of offers. Africa Events Limited (AEL) and its sister company African Investments Limited (www.africaninvestments.co) operate three business platforms matching Africa’s business, trade and investment opportunities at scale, the companies pointed out […]
Global Recycling · 1 Oct 2024
Council news
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Partnership Yearly Report 2023- 2024 - Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council · 1 Oct 2024
Council news
Folder: Night Time Strategy - Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
The Hard Truth About Soft Plastic – Press Release - Everyday Plastic
Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024
Industry news
THTASP – Recommendations in full - Everyday Plastic
Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024
Council news
Application to be the Mayor’s chosen charity - Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes Council · 30 Sept 2024
Policy & government
Increased risk of straw bedding shortages this winter in the UK
Guidance for vets and farmers on straw bedding shortages from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2024
Policy & government
Millions to take home more cash as Tipping laws come into force
Workers will now keep 100% of their tips, gratuities and service charges following new act coming into effect.
GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2024
Council news
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Reading Council · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Ancient plankton suggests extreme El Niños will become twice as common
Plankton that lived during the last glacial maximum have helped confirm the accuracy of our climate models – suggesting the predictions those models make about future El Niño events are accurate too
New Scientist — Environment · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Here’s how coral reefs might survive hotter, more acidic oceans
Coral reefs around the world are at risk of collapse due to rising temperatures and acidifying oceans, but the natural adaptability of some species may help buy time
New Scientist — Environment · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
UK Government Releases Updated Illustrative Base Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility
The post UK Government Releases Updated Illustrative Base Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Defra releases second version of illustrative base fees
Defra has today (30 September 2024) released a second version of the illustrative base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). The illustrative fees have decreased across all materials when compared to the first set of illustrative base fees released in mid-August 2024. The size of the ranges has also decreased across all the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024
Global
Veto Request SB 615 : Vehicle Traction Batteries
September 16, 2024 The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000: Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Veto Request SB 615 : Vehicle Traction Batteries Dear Governor Newsom: The undersigned […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Sept 2024
Policy & government
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: illustrative base fees
Updated illustrative base fees for year 1 of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
DS Smith: ‘Gen Z is the worst at recycling’
A poll of 2,000 people has found that Gen Z are “the worst at recycling”. Commissioned by DS Smith and conducted by OnePoll.com, the investigation found that the youngest adult generation is the most likely to bin rather than recycle – despite “the perception they’re the most eco-conscious”. Gen Z (19%) were the lowest generation … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024
Policy & government
Importing and exporting waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Rules for shipping WEEE into and out of England from 1 January 2025. How to check you are using the correct code and control.
GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Celebrating Employee Excellence, Shaping the Future
As global awareness of environmental issues has grown over recent years, the call for innovative solutions and fresh perspectives in the environmental sector has never been more critical. Events like the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo serve as a platform that not only recognises the achievements of those making strides in sustainability but also encourages […]
Augean · 30 Sept 2024
Global
Don’t take the right turn
In this year’s European Union (EU) elections, far-right parties made gains across many Member States, while the conservatives held their position in the European Parliament. Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President. She had presented political priorities designed to ensure support from a wide-ranging coalition from the Greens to the Conservatives. However, can she achiev…
META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Sept 2024
Policy & government
Renewables obligation level calculations: 2025 to 2026
The level of the Renewables Obligation for 2025 to 2026, and the underpinning calculation methodology.
GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
MRF Group expresses support for Simpler Recycling
The Independent MRF Group (IMG) has expressed its support for the planned Simpler Recycling. The group expressed that the legislation may provide potential relief for council’s whose budgets were being stretched. The IMG was established to represent the views of the larger (75,000 tonnes plus per annum) independently operated material recovery facilities (MRF). These facilities … Read More The …
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Food waste legislation for larger businesses to change in 2025
New rules about food waste will apply to most businesses in the UK from the end of March 2025. The rules require businesses to keep food waste separate from other waste – store waste food in separate bins and arrange for it to be collected by licensed waste carriers. These new rules are part of...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
‘A celebration of migration.’ Portrait series salutes NHS workers
The series profiles 23 first-generation migrant NHS workers, from porters to surgeons
Positive News · 30 Sept 2024
Industry news
Ecoveritas issues EPR data reporting reminder
Manchester-based environmental compliance specialist Ecoveritas has warned that businesses risk overpaying if they don’t report packaging data accurately under new government legislation by the upcoming deadlines. Under extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), current reporting deadlines are set for October this year and April 2025. The new legislation applies to individual busine…
letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024