Recycling news: 2024

Global New Illinois Law Requires Large Event Recycling And Composting Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that requires large event facilities with a legal occupancy of at least 3,500 people to provide for the composting of organic materials, collected separately from recyclable materials, during an event held at the facility. BioCycle · 17 Sept 2024 Global North Carolina Food Recovery, Organics Recycling Grants The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Food Waste Reduction Grant application period is open to local governments, non-profits, and businesses to develop food waste reduction infrastructure by expanding food donation networks or organics recycling operations, including collection and hauling. BioCycle · 17 Sept 2024 Global Composting Microgrants BPI announced the launch of its Composting Microgrants to support programs that use compostable products … BioCycle · 17 Sept 2024 Policy & government Cookies guidance - careers.local.gov.uk Local Government Association · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Mixed dry recycling waste collection is only option to achieve zero carbon targets’ Re-Gen tackles the challenges faced by Northern Ireland in regards to its environmental goals. The key problem Northern Ireland faces key challenges to achieve its environmental goals, particularly in decarbonisation and resource efficiency as outlined by the target of net zero 2050. Unfortunately, some still believe that separating recyclables like paper, plastic etc, into three … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Forward Thinking: Operational transformation to support growth Auto Solutions 2000 plans for future start with yard redevelopment ATF Professional · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news A new EU law is shining the spotlight on corporate supply chains This post is by Sophie Tuson, environment and climate change practice lead at the law firm RPC. In recent years there have been increasing steps by legislators and regulators to hold companies accountable for environmental and human rights harms in their business operations and supply […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news A sustainable solution to water scarcity Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new device that promises to revolutionise access to clean water in coastal and island communities. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Over 500m containers returned since launch of Ireland’s DRS Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced that over 500 million plastic bottles and cans have been returned since the scheme launched on 1 February 2024. There are now over 2,500 Reverse Vending Machines, an increase of 1,800 from launch, and over 350 manual collection return points nationwide as part […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium secures UK government funding for new projects with a total investment of £1.74m (US$2.3m) Altilium is proud to have secured further grant funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre for two innovative new projects, as it continues to accelerate the scale-up of its EV battery recycling operations and support the industrialisation of an electrified automotive supply chain in the UK. The projects were announced today as the Department for Business [...] Altilium news · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Summa acquires majority stake in Bollegraaf Investment firm Summa Equity has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the Bollegraaf Group. The acquisition of Bollegraaf has come about a year after Summa’s report: “Investing in a circular and waste-free Europe”. The report identified how an investment of 230 billion euros is needed by 2040 for new physical assets and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Global Decision time for Agenda 2030: Can public participation revitalise SDG progress? The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) need bold new thinking to be rescued by 2030. That’s the message from SDG Watch Europe, Europe’s largest civil society coalition for ambitious SDG implementation, ahead of this year’s highly anticipated UN Summit of the Future. The coalition’s members argue that new systemic economic thinking and institutional reforms at UN and EU level will be necessary… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS 35 Under 35 2024 winners revealed! On the second day of ESS, the 35 Under 35 2024 ceremony took place in The Green Skills and Future Talent Hub, and what a great turnout it was with approximately 140 people in attendance. Sponsored by Grundon Waste Management, the event was hosted by Libby Stonell, editor of letsrecycle.com, where she interviewed a panel … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news CIWM urges UK Government to address growing green skills gap The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is urging the UK Government to take bold action to address the growing skills gap in the green sectors. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news 91% of waste businesses have deprioritised net zero targets New research finds 91% of waste businesses have deprioritised meeting net zero targets – 25% higher than the UK average – due to perceived increased costs. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Announces Shortlist in 2024 Member Company Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 2024 Bed Industry Awards finalists in the Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Supplier of the Year categories. Seven member companies have been shortlisted and now compete for the top accolade in their category. Now in its 15th year, the awards highlight the best in design, innovation, […] National Bed Federation · 17 Sept 2024 Council news Loving Hands Outreach Team (North Kirklees) - Kirklees Council Kirklees Council · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Ecosurety launches new public website and branding - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Mandatory environmental labelling for packaging across Europe: what you need to know - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Leadec & Jayplas Collaborate on Innovative Closed Loop Film Recycling Project - Jayplas Jayplas · 17 Sept 2024 Council news Breckland Housing Strategy - Breckland Council Breckland Council · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Our sustainability - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Council news Site Selection report - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news We are a B Corp - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Council news Swimming - Go Active St. Helens Council · 16 Sept 2024 Policy & government Boost for electric vans and buses backed with investment to drive innovation The government has announced £88 million of funding has been awarded to 46 innovative projects that will help boost zero emission vehicle tech. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2024 Policy & government Alfreton man pays £13,511 for obstructing EA officers The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a man for obstructing officers in the course of their duty at a site near Alfreton in Derbyshire. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium in the news: Kallanish Q&A with COO and co-founder Christian Marston “What we’re focused on is being first to market in the UK and doing it at scale.” Altilium’s COO and co-founder, Dr Christian Marston, spoke to Kallanish Commodities’ Global Editor Gabriela Farhangi about the company’s latest technological breakthroughs, as well as its ongoing work with partners such as Nissan and its plans for the UK’s [...] Altilium news · 16 Sept 2024 Policy & government TRUTHS TRUTHS is a UK-led mission to create a space-based climate and calibration observatory that will improve confidence in climate change forecasts and support net zero mitigation strategies and their impact. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Recolight teams up with carbon experts to help firms get to net zero Recolight has announced a partnership with the carbon assessment consultancy Auditel to help manufacturers of luminaires begin their journey to […] Recolight · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Bluewater reuses iconic lights on its mall Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent has reconditioned and upgraded its 57 iconic ‘lighthouses’ which punctuated the main mall. The destination, […] Recolight · 16 Sept 2024 Policy & government UK Space Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024 The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 to 2024. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Neglected footpath brought back to life after grant funding The post Neglected footpath brought back to life after grant funding appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 16 Sept 2024 Global GAIA and Florida Environmental Groups Denounce Miami-Dade Mayor’s New Incinerator Site Recommendation Coalition urges shift from, toxic incineration to true sustainable, zero waste management solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024 Miami, FL — The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news NHS Tayside food waste contract awarded to Keenan Recycling NHS Tayside, a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, has awarded a significant food waste contract to Keenan Recycling. This partnership aims to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. Keenan Recycling, a renowned provider of sustainable waste management solutions, will be responsible for collecting and processing food […] The … Keenan Recycling · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news News in Brief (16/09/24) With news on: Bill Esterson MP has been elected as chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee; Cherwell district council has announced the trial of a blister pack recycling scheme; 5,500 more households in Royston and the surrounding area will be able to recycle their plastic bags; and Knorr has launched a new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Northern Irish company awarded multimillion Saudi contract Kiverco in Northern Ireland has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract to export recycling machinery to Saudi Arabia with the support of the UK government’s Export Finance (UKEF) department. The recycling business from County Tyrone designs and delivers recycling plants that process, separate and recover waste in a range of sectors. It said that its UK-designed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Ward Seeks Views on Simpler Recycling Legislation Metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, is seeking views from businesses on new Simpler Recycling legislation, set to come... Ward Recycling · 16 Sept 2024 Policy & government Miss C Muswere v Burnley College: 2403598/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2024