Recycling news: 2024

Industry news iema-full-membership-verification-of-application-form-10-2024.docx - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news the-complete-guide-to-landing-a-green-job-singlepages.pdf - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Most cities are rainier than their surroundings due to heat and smog A global survey of more than a thousand cities shows heat and air pollution in urban environments often have a measurable influence on rainfall, creating urban "wet islands" New Scientist — Environment · 9 Sept 2024 Council news List of Council Meetings - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 9 Sept 2024 Global Map Your Service Area ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 9 Sept 2024 Council news Working for us - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news JOINT STATEMENT: Paper and glass trade associations unite to rally against commingled collections The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), British Glass and The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK have united to urge Defra to rethink its decision to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons under Simpler Recycling. Current proposals threaten the quality of recovered materials, which in turn, stand against… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 9 Sept 2024 Council news Data protection - Newport City Council Newport Council · 9 Sept 2024 Policy & government Landfill Tax: service availability and issues Check the availability and any issues affecting the Landfill Tax online service. GOV.UK · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news EA: Amber wood waste officially deemed ‘non-hazardous’ The Environment Agency (EA) is set to classify amber waste wood items as non-hazardous. This will apply to both waste streams from house waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and demolition. Up until now, certain treated “amber” waste wood items including fence posts and decking from households and 10 items from demolition have been deemed “potentially hazardous”. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS: Five things not to be missed Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 September, Environmental Services & Solutions Expo offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations, strategies, and solutions shaping the environmental sector. 1. Women in sustainability A panel of industry leading women in the environmental sector will come together on 12 September at 11:00 in the Environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) 11th-12th September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net zero targets and comply with Low Emission Zones. Visitors to the Renault Trucks stand will see a 26-tonne E-Tech... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Huge success for waste wood sector as amber items officially deemed ‘non-hazardous’ In a huge victory for the waste wood sector, the Environment Agency is set to classify amber waste wood items from both the HWRC and demolition waste streams as non-hazardous. Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news England care home embraces sustainable waste management with Keenan Recycling Keenan Recycling and SUEZ have successfully partnered to provide comprehensive food waste collection and recycling services for Inglewood Care Home. This collaboration has not only improved waste management practices but has also contributed to a more sustainable future. Commitment to sustainability Inglewood Residential Care Home, a leading provider of care services in the North West […] The p… Keenan Recycling · 9 Sept 2024 Council news Register for My Islington - Islington Council Islington Council · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Groundwork: UK will struggle to meet Net Zero targets unless young people are encouraged to join the green economy According to a report published today, more needs to be done to encourage young people towards a career in the waste and resource management industry if we are to plug the green skills gap. In “Planning for the future: Recruiting diverse talent into waste and resources management”, 70% of 16-24 year olds surveyed had never … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Global Restricting PFAS will ramp up innovation Restriction can sound a lot like red tape, yet it can mean quite the opposite. How a comprehensive EU Restriction on PFAS will hasten innovation for safer alternatives and bring certainty to the market actors we explain below. Introduction Ursula von der Leyen is confirmed the new President of the European Commission and shared with the public political guidelines as her vision for the new Comm… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Two prosecuted for running illegal waste tyre site Two people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site in Daventry, Northamptonshire, following an investigation by the EA. ATF Professional · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Newcastle food waste trial set to create crop fertiliser Newcastle city council has introduced the trial of a weekly food waste recycling service, which will see 5,200 households generate renewable energy with their food scraps, producing fertiliser to grow crops. The trial will span across six of the city’s wards – Kingston Park South, Newbiggin Hall, Blakelaw, West Fenham, Benwell and Scotswood and Wingrove. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Firm and Director guilty of illegal catalytic converter trading Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd and its only director, Edvars Stancik, have been found guilty of illegally trading in catalytic convertors in Lincolnshire. ATF Professional · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Wildflower meadows’ first bloom wows in north Devon On the north Devon coast in England, 90 hectares of newly created rare wildflower meadows have come into bloom this summer Positive News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium celebrates four years: pioneering the future of EV battery recycling in the UK Four years ago, Altilium’s co-founders envisioned a future where the critical minerals essential for the energy transition would be sourced from recycling existing waste streams, minimising the need for mining and preserving our natural resources. Specifically, EV batteries present a unique opportunity, as they can be efficiently and endlessly recycled, paving the way for a [...] Altilium news · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Visit the ESA at RWM Expo 2024 By ESA Policy Team The summer holidays are becoming a distant memory, the kids are back at school and the weather is rapidly turning autumnal – which can only mean […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Paper and glass trade associations come out against commingled collections Paper and glass trade associations have united to urge the UK Government to abandon its plans to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Suez pushes government to meet UK waste targets Suez recycling and recovery UK has issued an open letter to the government on behalf of the 50 local authorities it represents. The letter outlines its vision for a zero-waste economy and calls for the government to take urgent action to get the UK on track to achieve this aim. Suez has said that it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Global European industry needs smart policy, not just funding Today, Mario Draghi’s report presented a stark mirror to EU leaders: the bloc is lagging behind its global counterparts due to the lack of investments, sluggish […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS Expo launches its 2024 app to enhance visitor experience With just two days to go until RWM and the Environmental Services Solutions (ESS) Expo, the organisers have introduced a new-and-improved event app designed to enable attendees to personalise their experience at the show. The app is designed for ease of use, and will allow visitors to navigate the show and access crucial information to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news North America faces increasingly extreme weather patterns Recent research from The Ohio State University reveals alarming trends in North America's precipitation patterns, showing significant shifts likely driven by climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news BPF releases guide to future of UK plastics industry The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched a new hub which aims to support the UK plastics industry through improving efficiency and outlining best practice methodology in a “technology-driven factory of the future”. “Productivity Redefined” was created over two years of collaboration between industry stakeholders and features peer-reviewed expertise. It features a series of guides … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Paper and glass associations urge Defra to ‘rethink’ Simpler Recycling The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), British Glass and The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK have come together, urging Defra to “rethink” its decision to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons under Simpler Recycling. The group has said that current proposals “threaten the quality” of recovered materials. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news New textile banks for Kirklees Kirklees council has partnered with Textile Recycling International (TRI) to set up several new textile recycling banks across the borough. The textile banks will require residents to separate their clothing and home textiles donations into one bank for wearable and reusable items – labelled “Too Good To Throw Away” – and another bank for non-wearable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Suspended sentences given to pair running illegal waste tyre site Two people have been given suspended sentences at Northampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site. Andrew Eyre, 55, and Nimesh Patel, 52, ran the waste tyre site Synergy Tyres (Midland) Ltd. at Broad March Industrial Estate without an environmental permit. Andrew Eyre was the sole Director of the […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Royal Mint opens factory to extract gold from e-waste The Royal Mint has opened a new factory to extract gold from printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in everyday e-waste items, such as TVs, laptops and mobile phones. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Global Member portrait: Lignin Fredrik Malmfors, CEO at Lignin Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Fredrik Malmfors, CEO at Lignin, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about Lignin Lignin Industries was founded in 2018 by Christopher Carrick, a fifth-generation forest industry researcher with a PhD [...] European Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2024 Global Sustainable Packaging Summit Packaging Europe is hosting an important industry event on the 12th and 13th of November 2024. The event will take place in the Beurs van Berlage, a historical venue in Amsterdam. This event is geared toward fostering collaboration and driving impactful change across the global packaging industry. Objective: Building on the success of the [...] European Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2024 Policy & government Miss A Idowu v West London YMCA: 3306541/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Sept 2024 Council news Lambeth: Formal consultation on falling pupil numbers - Love Lambeth Lambeth Council · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES £800M INVESTMENT IN BRITAIN AFTER RECORD SALES The UK’s cheapest* supermarket, Aldi, has announced its largest ever package of annual investment to accelerate its expansion across Britain. Aldi said its focus on lowering prices and opening stores would bring ‘high-quality, affordable groceries to millions more British families’, whilst creating thousands of jobs and more opportunities for British suppliers. The supermarket said it […] The p… Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Announces Finalists in 2024 Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 14 retailer finalists for the annual 2024 Bed Industry Awards. The awards – now in their 15th year – showcase the very best in bed retail. All entrants had to meet the criteria of sourcing at least 50% of their UK- and Irish-made beds and mattresses from […] National Bed Federation · 9 Sept 2024