Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 31 Jul 2026.
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Eucertplast Certification and Compliance - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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PET Plastic Recycling Plant - Corby - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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Plastic Packaging Laws and Compliance - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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Alupro launches updated Aluminium Manifesto for 2024
Earlier this week (30 April), Alupro published a refreshed version of its pioneering Aluminium Manifesto. Initially launched in 2022, the Aluminium Manifesto outlines the views of the aluminium packaging industry and details the changes needed to deliver a world-class recycling system for the UK. Alongside highlighting the positive progress made to date, including discussions surrounding […] Th…
Alupro · 2 May 2024
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Partner with us to make a positive impact on plastic recycling and packaging - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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Experts in plastic recycling since 1975 - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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News in brief (02/05/2024)
With news on: Cheltenham council reports it has overclaimed £130k in recycling credits; British glass launches glass re-use project for primary schools; South Lanarkshire schools partner with Jump for sustainability initiative; and, Starbucks partners with Podback Cheltenham council reports it has overclaimed £130k in recycling credits Cheltenham council has reported it has overclaimed £130k in…
letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2024
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Our Campaigns - East London Waste Authority
East London Waste Authority · 2 May 2024
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EMR acquires a stake in Renewable Metals
EMR, a metal recycling company, has acquired a stake in Australian-owned Renewable Metals. The agreement includes an investment that will facilitate the construction of a battery shredding and critical minerals refining plant in Duddeston, Birmingham. Renewable Metals has developed a recycling process that it has said has fewer steps compared to conventional methods for … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2024
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EMR to build battery shredding and critical minerals refining plant in the UK
EMR has acquired a stake in Australian-owned Renewable Metals, as part of a deal which will see a novel demonstration-scale battery shredding and critical minerals refining plant built in the UK.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 May 2024
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International Compost Awareness Week 2024 – Nature’s Climate Champion
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 May 2024
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CIWM, ESA and Groundwork release survey to drive UK’s environmental strategies
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and Groundwork are calling on UK environmental professionals to participate in the annual National Environmental Services Survey 2024. The 2024 survey delves into current practices, challenges and evolving attitudes towards critical environmental issues facing the sector, including net-zero, poll…
letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2024
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Work With Us - Jayplas
Jayplas · 2 May 2024
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Teaching Packs - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 2 May 2024
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Local Food Waste Collections Wales - Olleco
Olleco · 1 May 2024
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Videos - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 1 May 2024
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Vegetarian List - Nestlé UK
Nestle UK media · 1 May 2024
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Plastic Recycling Washing Plants - Jayplas
Jayplas · 1 May 2024
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Greenpeace says Global Plastic Treaty talks end in ‘weak compromise’
Greenpeace UK has said that the conclusion of the fourth sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) for a Global Plastics Treaty is “marked by disappointment”. The organisation said that the negotiations “succumbed to the influence” of the fossil fuel and petrochemical industry. While countries agreed to move forward with “intersessional work” before the fifth … Read More Th…
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
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Major policy shifts and market dynamics shaping the future of UK AD sector
The UK anaerobic digestion industry is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by pivotal policy developments and dynamic market forces. The latest market and policy update report from ADBA, published on 23rd April, offers vital insights into the sector’s trajectory. Highlights from the report: Publication of Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production: The government published… T…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
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Positive Signs for UK AD Sector at ADBA Spring Meeting – Key takeaways
ADBA’s Spring Members Meeting on 23rd April 2024 brought together nearly 100 attendees from across the UK anaerobic digestion industry. The packed agenda provided crucial updates from government officials, market insights, and technical guidance. Several key takeaways emerged: Policy Progress There were encouraging signs that the government is taking a more towards the AD sector…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
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GGSS Annual Tariff Review for 2024 is open for consultation
On 29 April 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the call for evidence on the 2024 Annual Tariff Review for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). This call for evidence will run for 4 weeks until 27 May 2024, and ADBA is currently preparing our formal response. The purpose of…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
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UK pEPR draft regulations sent to EU and WTO
The Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 have been sent to the European Union today (1 May 2024), in respect of Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, and their labelling requirements were notified to the World Trade Organisation. Defra said this is a “significant milestone” in its commitment to introducing packaging … Read More The p…
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
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UK government announces changes to pEPR legislation
The UK government is aiming for packaging extended producer responsibility legislation to come into force across the UK by 1 January 2025, after announcing changes to the draft Regulations.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
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CHEMUK24
We are delighted to be exhibiting at CHEMUK24 on 15 and 16 May, at the NEC in Birmingham. CHEMUK is the UK’s largest dedicated trade show for the Chemical, Laboratory, and Process Engineering industries! Why not come and see us on Stand C92 to discuss your waste management or specialist industrial cleaning services requirements.
Augean · 1 May 2024
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R4GM Community Fund Success Story: Platt Fields Bike Hub
Based next to the lake in Platt Fields Park, the Bike Hub has been working hard over the past few months to get old bikes back on the road, while at the same time giving refugees a way to get around the city.
Recycle for Greater Manchester · 1 May 2024
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Final Speaker Announced for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference on the 9th May 2024
The final speaker has been added to the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference lineup, scheduled for May 9th at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.
ATF Professional · 1 May 2024
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Toolkits - Wastebuster
Wastebuster · 1 May 2024
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MEMBER PRESS RELEASE- ‘Here’s to you – Mrs Robinson’
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – ‘Here’s to you – Mrs Robinson’ Liz Robinson would much prefer not to be doing this interview. Rightly proud of pump manufacturer Landia UK’s 30th anniversary this year, Liz knows the ins and outs of those eventful past three decades, because she’s been there since day one. But as the epitome…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 May 2024
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Doing more on climate and nature needn’t come at a price for the next government
This is an Inside Track long read by Shaun Spiers, executive director of Green Alliance. A couple of weeks ago Andrew Rawnsley wrote a piece in the Observer outlining some of the radical things a Labour government could do without extra public spending. Here are […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 1 May 2024
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BREAKING: Greenpeace send dead Dove confetti raining over Unilever board as company AGM kicks off
Footage available here. Greenpeace UK has today disrupted the start of Unilever’s Annual General Meeting in an escalation of its global campaign against overwhelming plastic pollution produced by their Dove brand. The action comes as Greenpeace releases new polling showing support across global markets for Unilever to take action on their plastic pollution problem. As […]
Greenpeace UK · 1 May 2024
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RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 1 month away!
The post RECOUP Awards entry deadline only 1 month away! appeared first on RECOUP .
RECOUP · 1 May 2024
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Beyond the dancefloor: the UK clubs and venues diversifying for survival
UK nightlife may appear to be in a doom spiral of decline. But smaller projects and venues are resisting the gloom by diversifying
Positive News · 1 May 2024
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5 reasons to ditch Dove products this summer
140,000 people signed a letter to Dove demanding they stop causing ‘Real Harm’ to women with their single-use plastic sachets. But the skincare brand isn’t listening. It’s time to ditch Dove’s products until they clean up their mess.
Greenpeace UK · 1 May 2024
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Veolia recycle 2022 FA Cup Final banner into drawstring bags and sports bibs
The London FA and Veolia have donated bibs and drawstring bags recycled from the 2022 FA Cup Final pitch cover to youth football clubs. Veolia and the Football Association (FA) partnered to create a recycled plastic banner which unveiled the pitch ready for the 2022 FA Cup Final in support of the London FA’s green developmental activities. Veolia said it […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
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Tory mayoral candidate Hall joins another anti-Ulez Facebook group hosting Islamophobia and threats
The post Tory mayoral candidate Hall joins another anti-Ulez Facebook group hosting Islamophobia and threats appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 1 May 2024
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Somerset Council could pay extra to SUEZ after losses
Somerset Council is considering negotiating additional payments with its waste contractor, SUEZ, despite already paying £24 million per year. However, the contractor has reportedly recorded significant annual losses and is seeking more money from the council through a number of contractual claims, which are currently under dispute. The council is concerned that without an increase...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 May 2024
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enfinium to deliver 1.2m tonnes of carbon removals across UK
enfinium has published a plan to both decarbonise its own operations and deliver carbon removals at scale, in the hope of helping the UK achieve its net zero targets. The ‘Net Zero Transition Plan’, backed by an investment programme worth over £1.7 billion, sets out enfinium’s pathway to achieve net zero across its Scope 1 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2024
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49% of used textiles end up in residual waste, WRAP report finds
People in the UK dispose of 49% of all used textiles in residual waste bins, WRAP’s latest Textiles Market Situation Report 2024 showed.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 May 2024
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Signify unveils ambitious Net Zero targets
The world’s biggest lighting manufacturer Signify has introduced ambitious Net Zero emissions reduction targets. The company has introduced a 2040 […]
Recolight · 1 May 2024