Recycling news: 2024

Global New York Climate Week event highlights Big Meat and Dairy narratives to derail climate action The post New York Climate Week event highlights Big Meat and Dairy narratives to derail climate action appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Sept 2024 Global New briefing on Big Meat and Dairy greenwashing and misinformation narratives The post New briefing on Big Meat and Dairy greenwashing and misinformation narratives appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Sept 2024 Industry news Former adviser: ‘Government should introduce incineration tax’ In a new book, former government adviser Richard Waite has called for an incineration levy to “help tackle the UK’s waste crisis”. The engineer said he hopes that a landfill-tax-style tariff on the industrial burning of household rubbish would increase the uptake of recycling, recovery and repair of discarded materials. Waite’s new book – Rethinking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2024 Industry news Get involved! - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 24 Sept 2024 Global Welcome to ESWET, Konecranes! ESWET celebrates its newest and 41st member, the Finnish company Konecranes. A global leader in material handling solutions, Konecranes moves... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Sept 2024 Policy & government Training for armed forces recruits continues to improve but new pilots face delays Ofsted has today published its 16th annual report on the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets (OCdts). GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2024 Industry news New report reveals huge environmental impact of London’s packaging use - ReLondon ReLondon · 24 Sept 2024 Council news Representor ID: 5752 24th September 2024 By Email: LDPExamination@carmarthenshire.gov.uk C/O Corrine Sloley LDP Programme Offic - Carmarthenshire County Council Carmarthenshire Council · 24 Sept 2024 Research & science Perovskia Solarzellen - 604 - Communication - Empa Empa News · 24 Sept 2024 Council news Agenda item - 24/00342/FUL - Part-retrospective change of use of land for the creation of 2no. Gypsy/Traveller pitches, comprising the siting of 1 mobile home,1 touring caravan and 1 dayroom per pitch, alongside the formation of an access road and associate - moderngovwebpublic.bromsgrove.gov.uk Bromsgrove Council · 24 Sept 2024 Council news Business Rates | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 24 Sept 2024 Council news Find a planning application | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 23 Sept 2024 Council news www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Council Tax application for discount - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium Strengthens Patent Portfolio and Advances UK’s Full Circularity Model for EV Battery Recycling Altilium has filed a new patent for innovations related to the generation of black mass through the shredding of lithium-ion batteries. With this latest filing, Altilium now has five patent applications in process, all strategically focused within the UK. Altilium is pioneering the UK’s only fully circular EV battery business model. Our unique offering includes [...] Altilium news · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in climate start-up Pipeline Organics to drive clean energy innovation INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news News in Brief (23/09/2024) With news on: Keenan Recycling has been awarded a food waste contract by NHS Tayside; Alupro and Cherwell district council launch MetalMatters campaign; Amcor’s Winterbourne site in has received its ISCC+ Certification; and Westbury Youth Football Club has won the Sustainable Club of the Year Award at the Grassroots Football Excellence Awards. NHS Tayside contract … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news How our Waste-to-Use Challenge is fast-tracking circular economy innovation in The Gambia Imagine what can be achieved when you bring together over 200 people who share a common purpose of wanting to solve their country’s growing waste crisis. Earlier this month, members of our Circular Economy Network in The Gambia were joined by local dignitaries, and health specialists to launch our second Waste-To-Use Challenge. The event was […] WasteAid · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Bradford told litter picking ‘hitting recycling rates’ Bradford council’s Corporate Scrutiny Committee has heard that “community litter picking may be contributing” to its low recycling rates, according to local news site the Telegraph & Argus. The current recycling rate for the area sits at 28.3% – down 7.7% from the previous year and below the Yorkshire average of 37.5%. The local news … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2024 Council news Garden waste and composting | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Loopholes in France’s pesticide export ban allow growing shipments of toxic chemicals The post Loopholes in France’s pesticide export ban allow growing shipments of toxic chemicals appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 23 Sept 2024 Council news Council Tax | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 23 Sept 2024 Council news Report it online | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 23 Sept 2024 Policy & government United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Emmaus charities come together for Walk of Kindness Emmaus charities across the UK have come together to support the 450-mile Walk of Kindness, organised by Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity... Emmaus UK · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Woodland Group trials Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil for HGVs Woodland Group has released the results of a trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its fleet. HVO is a type of “biofuel” which can be used as a direct replacement for fossil fuel-derived diesel. In March 2024, the supply chain provider launched a 10-week trial to use HVO in collaboration with aluminium packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Is the hope for coral reef survival? The genetic diversity of Australia's Great Barrier Reef could hold the key to its survival and adaptation to climate change impacts. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Sept 2024 Policy & government Biometric data: Misuse, use, and collation Biometric data is a type of personal information that allows the unique identification of a person. This POSTnote outlines the benefits and risks of using biometric data in society. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Agenda General Line Committee meeting, 17 October 2024 The post Agenda General Line Committee meeting, 17 October 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Is accredited training really worth it? Mark Jones, from ELV Training, a specialist in vehicle depollution and dismantling training, explores a critical question for businesses in the industry: Is accredited training really worth the investment? He discusses whether accredited training adds value beyond the free or internal options, examining the role of mandatory certifications, the potential pitfalls of relying solely on equipment … ATF Professional · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Forests became less diverse when ancient people started herding pigs Ancient DNA extracted from layers of sediment in a Czech forest shows how a drop in biodiversity coincided with a shift to pig herding about 4000 years ago New Scientist — Environment · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news REA Attends Global Meeting to Develop International Standard for Compostable Produce Stickers REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news TFRGroup Exhibit Sustainability and Recycling Expertise at NBF Bed Show 2024 At TFRGroup, we are excited to share that we will be exhibiting at the NBF Bed Show 2024, showcasing our expertise in sustainability and mattress recycling. We look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and businesses at... The Furniture Recycling Group · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Flour to the people: the Scottish collective working to democratise better bread This baking collective is widening access to good bread, while saving ancient grains and treading lightly on the planet Positive News · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news TLM Environmental calls for action on lithium batteries after fire On 14 September 2024, fire services attended to a fire at the Basildon site of TLM Environmental. Managing director Mel Mustafa told Letsrecycle.com that the waste management company’s cameras and alarm system alerted it to a fire at approximately 12:50am. Staff were at the scene in Essex within 20 minutes and removed vehicles from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Plan to refreeze Arctic sea ice shows promise in first tests Field trials indicate that pumping seawater onto the snow on top of Arctic sea ice can make the ice thicker, offering a possible way to preserve sea ice throughout the summer New Scientist — Environment · 23 Sept 2024 Policy & government Field Safety Notices: 16 to 20 September 2024 List of Field Safety Notices from 16 to 20 September 2024. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Figures reveal significant role of waste wood industry in net zero New independently verified figures from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) have shown the big part the waste wood industry has to play in reducing carbon emissions. The figures have revealed that waste wood biomass – which makes up roughly two thirds of the UK market for waste wood – saved almost three-quarters of a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news New figures show important role of UK waste wood sector in delivering net zero The UK waste wood industry’s important contribution to reducing carbon emissions has been revealed today (September 23) with the launch of new independently-verified figures from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news 52 million tonnes of plastic polluted in 2020, new study shows A new study by the University of Leeds has calculated that 52 million tonnes of plastic products entered the environment in 2020. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Sept 2024 Industry news Vanessa Nannan appointed as Chief Operating Officer at CWR We are delighted to announce that Vanessa Nannan has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and member of the board of directors of Community Wood Recycling. Vanessa joined Community Wood Recycling as General Manager in 2017. Since then she has led the transformation of how we deliver 12,000 waste wood collections across the country [...] Community Wood Recycling · 23 Sept 2024