Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Plastic Pact countries increase plastic packaging recycling by 9% The Plastics Pact Network has helped the participating 12 countries increase plastic packaging recycling by 9%, which equates to 463,000 tonnes, WRAP has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news CDE FreeFlow webinar offers unique Hillhead preview As material producers in the UK’s quarrying, construction, and recycling industries prepare for Hillhead 2024, the wet processing experts at CDE Group have announced plans for a special webinar. The webinar will offer a virtual tour of its FreeFlowTM mobile wash plant, which will be on display at the show in June. The tour will... Skip & Waste Magazine · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Swansea council to trial kerbside collections for ‘additional materials’ Swansea council has announced it is developing a new waste strategy to replace its existing plan. As part of its new strategy, the council will be looking to trial kerbside collections of “additional items” such as film, drinks cartons and textiles that usually end up in black bags. This comes in response to the Welsh … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news 32.4% of Northern Ireland’s waste sent for energy recovery, DAERA says Department of agriculture, environment and rural affairs (DAERA) has released Provisional Northern Ireland’s local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for October to December 2023. The report shows that Northern Ireland’s councils collected 233,694 tonnes of waste during October to December 2023, higher than 230,709 tonnes collected during October to December 2022. In Octo… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Taxing fossil fuel giants could raise $720 bn by 2030 to help world’s poorest with climate damages, new report finds A tax on the extraction of fossil fuels in the world’s richest advanced economies could raise $720 billion by the end of the decade to support the world’s most vulnerable facing climate damages, a new report published today has revealed. ‘The Climate Damages Tax’ report is backed by over 100 climate organisations worldwide including Greenpeace, […] Greenpeace UK · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news How do the Mayor of London election candidates stack up on energy, transport, climate and nature? If you're in London and care about climate and nature, here's what you need to know about the people who want your vote for Mayor Greenpeace UK · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news 25% of Brits throw away food based on only best-before-dates 25% of Brits throw away food past its best-before date without checking if it’s edible, and 29% admit to throwing food away solely due to the best-before date, according to research by Too Good To Go. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news UK Government delays bottle recycling scheme to 2027 The Government has postponed the launch of its bottle recycling scheme once again until 2027. The scheme, which involves paying small cash amounts for plastic bottles or used cans, was first proposed in 2018. Environmental minister Robbie Moore has admitted that the initial target date of October 2025 was too ambitious. The delay is due... Skip & Waste Magazine · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Illuminating antiaromaticity - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Netherlands proposes sugar tax on beverages - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Supporting Vital Climate Legislation and Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill Despite changes to vital climate legislation and the ending of the Bute House Agreement in Scotland, Circular Communities Scotland is still ‘Calling for a Strong and Ambitious Circular Economy Bill’ on behalf of our members. We are concerned that the failure to uphold climate targets might be replayed with other legislation and issues directly relevant [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 29 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 28 Apr 2024 Industry news Co-op’s solar PPA and Aldi’s recycled plastics bottles: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Co-op’s partnership with ScottishPower Renewables for sustainable energy procurement, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Apr 2024 Industry news HDPE and PP Plant - North Thoresby - Jayplas Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Buy Recycled Plastic Pellets - Jayplas Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Conservative-run anti-Ulez Facebook groups hosted racist and Islamophobic posts The post Conservative-run anti-Ulez Facebook groups hosted racist and Islamophobic posts appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Latest News and Blog - Jayplas Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Contact Jayplas - Jayplas Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news North West - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news Plastics Recovery Facility - Alfreton - Jayplas Jayplas · 27 Apr 2024 Industry news TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE - Jayplas Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - Jayplas Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Scope of this Privacy Policy - Jayplas Jayplas · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news WRAP to publish Plastic Pact Network report Six years after the Plastics Pacts Network was established by WRAP, the organisation has announced it will publish a report in June 2024 marking its achievements. Convened by WRAP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Plastics Pacts Network stands as a globally aligned response to plastic waste and pollution. With engagement from 18 countries spanning … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news AI recycling startup raises £1.65m for material sorting Recycling technology business, Sorted, has raised £1.65 million in a seed funding round led by Pi Labs. The London-based business had other investors including Archipelago Ventures, Circular Plastics Accelerator, Conduit Connect, Antler and angel investors. Globally, the annual dumping of 2.12 billion tonnes of waste wreaks havoc on the environment, affecting air quality, ocean health … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Study finds that less than 60 companies drive more than half of global plastic pollution A new analysis has found that less than 60 global companies are responsible for more than half of the world's plastic pollution, with six brands collectively accounting for 24% of the branded plastic items uncovered in the study. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news UK packaging firm DS Smith agrees £5.8bn takeover by US group UK-based packaging company DS Smith has agreed to a £5.8 billion takeover by US rival International Paper. As per the deal, International Paper will own 66.3% of the combined group, while DS Smith will own the remaining 33.7%. It comes after International Paper muscled in on a £5.1 billion deal between DS Smith and London-listed... Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news For the love of: mediation Mediation is in the spotlight right now, from the Post Office scandal to its impending integration into the civil justice system. But what is it? And how could it help you? Positive News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news BIR advocates for a “harmonised definition” for chemical recycling The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has published its latest position paper on chemical recycling. Formed through collaborative efforts with BIR national member associations, the paper highlights the “necessity” for market-based policies regarding chemical recycling. The global federation of recycling industries maintains a clear stance: while mechanical recycling should remain the pref… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Electricals Recycling Fund offers 750k to budding projects Material Focus has reopened its Electricals Recycling Fund, offering £750,000 of funding to support projects that enable people to reuse and recycle old and unwanted small household electricals. This funding comes after previous rounds that are said to have provided £1.8 million to fund over 40 UK projects catering to over 10 million people. Material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Keenan Recycling | University of Liverpool’s net zero ambitions boosted by key partnership A Russell Group university’s quest for net zero has been accelerated by the UK’s largest food waste recycling company. The University of Liverpool, which appointed Keenan Recycling at the start of the academic year, says […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Apr 2024 Industry news Why businesses need a UK green taxonomy James Fotherby outlines the case for a robust green taxonomy in the UK, and how this can be delivered effectively. Aldersgate Group · 26 Apr 2024