Recycling news: 2024

Policy & government Ambassador for a Day 2024: British Embassy Ulaanbaatar The British Embassy in Ulaanbaatar invites female students in Mongolia aged 15 to 18 to enter a competition to be the British Ambassador for a Day. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2024 Policy & government Transport sanctions: civil monetary penalties Compliance and enforcement approach to aircraft and shipping sanctions, including breaches. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS day two: Waste and recycling highlights The waste industry took over the Summit stage on day two of the ESS Expo. Letsrecycle.com reporter Savannah Coombe had an inspiring day walking around the Environmental Services and Solutions (ESS) Expo – attending panels and chatting to industry stakeholders. Here she summarises four of the panels she attended that focused on the waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Every Can Counts recycled over 100,000 cans this festival season As this festival season draws to a close, Every Can Counts has announced that it has recycled over 100,000 cans – a 59% increase on last year. The not-for-profit sent 62 ambassadors to attend a variety of events, including Download Festival, the Red Bull Soapbox Race, Stendhal Festival, 2000trees, and Latitude Festival. The ambassadors collected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2024 Council news Dont Mess With Brent - Brent Council Brent Council · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Mega El Niños may have played a part in the Permian mass extinction Extreme weather events lasting more than a decade could have killed off forests 250 million years ago, contributing to Earth's worst ever mass extinction New Scientist — Environment · 12 Sept 2024 Global CALC Circularity Profile ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news 10 Years of City Harvest: A Decade of Difference In 2024, City Harvest London food charity turned 10 and celebrated a Decade of Difference, rescuing food, people and the planet. City Harvest London · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Another extreme low for Antarctic sea ice signals a permanent shift An area of missing Antarctic sea ice twice the size of Texas adds to concerns that the ice has seen a lasting “regime shift”, with consequences for ecosystems and global ocean circulation New Scientist — Environment · 12 Sept 2024 Policy & government Student Smishing Scams on the Rise Student Loans Company provides student advice at start of 24/25 academic year GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2024 Global Biogenic carbon accounting in the Product Environmental Footprint Open the document We have been closely following the review of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and would like to express our gratitude to the European Commission for their diligent efforts in consulting with industry. We support the work of the DG-ENV and JRC on carbon modelling and want to acknowledge the challenges [...] European Bioplastics News · 12 Sept 2024 Global Season 2 of the Redemption Podcast explores groundbreaking global themes Redemption is continuing its deep dive into key global issues and solutions for a circular economy. Reloop Platform · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news The two “C’s” of carbon and capacity will determine RDF export future The two “C’s” of “carbon and capacity” are the key issues that will determine the future of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) exports, according to ESA Executive Director, Jacob Hayler. Jacob’s […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news G20 leaders announce new principles for a ‘global bioeconomy’: Here’s what you need to know G20 nations have introduced new high-level principles aimed at facilitating the development and financing of the global ‘bioeconomy’, which is projected to reach a value of $30trn by 2050. edie summarises everything you need to know. edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Reuse Network host circular economy panel discussion at RWM2024 The discussion brought together experts from charity, commercial and academia to discuss the role of reuse in the circular economy. Reuse Network · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Collaboration is key to addressing multi-faceted” recycling challenges for packaging Collaboration across the value chain is key to overcoming the “multi-faceted” challenges of increasing packaging recycling rates, according to expert panellists on RWM’s Packaging and EPR stage. ESA’s Head of Recycling […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news New Greenpeace film subverts iconic Dove ad on anniversary of ‘Real Beauty’ campaign A powerful new film released today by Greenpeace UK has taken aim at beauty brand Dove. The film offers a devastating rebuke to the hypocrisy of the mega-brand and the harmful impacts of the plastic pollution pumped out by the soap-maker and its parent company Unilever. Directed by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Alice Russell (If The Streets […] Greenpeace UK · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news The Power of Waste: Understanding Waste-to-Energy The post The Power of Waste: Understanding Waste-to-Energy appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 12 Sept 2024 Council news Stockport Image Archive - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Canterbury to convert its coffee to plant food A new scheme has been launched in Canterbury, which will see Countrystyle Recycling collect used coffee grounds from local hospitality venues and turn them into plant food. The scheme will focus on independent cafes, restaurants, as well as retail chains, hotels and visitor attractions. Countrystyle Recycling has provided participants with 40-litre caddies to store the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2024 Policy & government AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: June - July 2024 This is a list of AAIB Record-only UAS investigations that were reviewed during June - July 2024. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2024 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Beagle B121 Series 2 Pup, G-AZCZ Beagle B121 Series 2 Pup (G-AZCZ), loss of engine power resulting in a forced landing near Cardiff Airport, 3 March 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news EPR fees will lead to the loss of the tin can, threatening UK’s food security, warns metal packaging trade body Iconic metal food can under threat EPR fees will lead to the loss of the tin can, threatening UK’s food security, warns metal packaging trade body MPMA believes the densities […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news JustParts’ Journey into Green Parts David Underhill, founder and director at Justparts.app, spearheads the quest to source Green Parts for vehicle preparation networks. He sheds light on the history, business model, and future prospects of these innovative companies, illuminating their evolution within the automotive industry. ATF Professional · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES RETURN OF OWN-LABEL CHOCOLATE BAR WITH TONY’S OPEN CHAIN BY TONY’S CHOCOLONELY Following its sell-out success in 2021, Aldi’s own-label chocolate bar – Choceur CHOCO CHANGER – created via a cocoa sourcing partnership with Tony’s Open Chain, is returning to shelves as a Specialbuy from today. The chocolate bar is produced in line with all of Tony’s Open Chain five sourcing principles to make sure the cocoa […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news The UK is falling behind the EU on regulating ‘forever’ chemicals: can the new government put this toxic legacy right? New data published by CHEM Trust highlights that the regulatory gap between EU and UK protections on the harmful ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS is significant and growing. The incoming Labour Government has inherited a chemical pollution crisis, and in particular, a toxic PFAS pollution legacy. In response to scientific studies finding PFAS in drinking water, food, […] CHEM Trust · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Bed Show and Gala Dinner a Sell-Out Success The UK’s premier bed industry event, the Bed Show, has once again proven to be a major hit, with organiser, the National Bed Federation (NBF), announcing a complete sell-out of this year’s exhibition and its highly anticipated gala dinner and NBF Bed Industry Awards ceremony. The event, held annually in Telford, continues to serve as […] National Bed Federation · 12 Sept 2024 Council news Homeless - High Peak Borough Council High Peak Council · 12 Sept 2024 Industry news Sharwood's launches two-step curry kits - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 12 Sept 2024 Council news Parking tickets - Southwark Council Southwark Council · 12 Sept 2024 Council news Telford & Wrekin Council on track to meet climate change goal - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 12 Sept 2024 Policy & government Equality and Human Rights Commission: annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) annual report and accounts for the financial year 2023 to 2024 GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2024 Policy & government HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024 Working together. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2024 Policy & government Forensic Science Regulator annual report 2023 The Forensic Science Regulator annual report for 2022 to 2023. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2024 Policy & government Telecoms supply chain diversification: report and recommendations An independent report and recommendations to government from the Telecoms Supply Chain Diversification Advisory Council. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2024 Industry news Untitled - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 11 Sept 2024 Council news My Services - Chelmsford City Council Chelmsford Council · 11 Sept 2024 Global Uganda’s National Multi-Stakeholders’ Information Exchange Session on the Plastics Treaty. Written by Kaziro Douglas and Nyakahuma Edward. On 20th August 2024, Bio Vision Africa (BiVA), in collaboration with Caritas Uganda, the National EnvironmentManagement Authority (NEMA), and the Global Alliance for […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS day one: Waste and recycling highlights And just like that, it’s the end of the first day of Environmental Services and Solutions Expo (ESS) 2024! The atmosphere was truly buzzing, as Halls 17, 18, 19 and 20 were filled to the brim with exhibitors and delegates excited to connect with new and familiar faces. From waste management to energy to contamination … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2024 Council news Stockport Image Archive - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 11 Sept 2024