Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Our new poll shows Brits want the government to do more to make fashion greener The textile industry’s environmental impact is far out of proportion to its size. Globally, textiles are responsible for five to ten per cent of emissions and a staggering 20 per cent of industrial water pollution. The industry is grappling with alarming levels of waste: 73 […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Reward, Recognition & Benefits - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Percayso inks deal with e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management Percayso, a provider of insurance solutions, recently announced a new partnership with e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management, a specialist third-party administrator in the total loss claims supply chain. ATF Professional · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Day 2024: Food waste vs. Plastic – Can we have both a clean plate and a healthy planet? This Earth Day, the theme “Planet vs. Plastics” is a stark reminder of the growing crisis of plastic pollution. Here at Keenan Recycling, we see the impact of this issue firsthand, as significant amounts of single-use plastics end up mixed with food waste in the bins (see image above) we collect across the UK. Food […] Keenan Recycling · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Reducing plastic production could halve related GHG emissions, EIA report finds Reducing the production of plastic polymers could halve associated greenhouse gas emissions over the next 25 years, according to a new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). According to the new EIA report “Addressing the Issue Head-On – Measures on Polymer Production in the Global Plastics Treaty”, halting overall polymer production, coupled with […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Japan launches “world’s first horizontally recycled” nappies Unicharm, a Japanese company has announced it has launched the “world’s first horizontally recycled” nappies in stores in South Japan. The Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported that the company, which is headquartered in the south-western prefecture of Kagoshima, put the adult and baby nappies on sale this month in shopping centres in Kyushu in collaboration with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news The UK Government set to ban plastic-containing wet wipes to tackle water pollution The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that it will pass the legislation to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic this year, in a bid to tackle plastic pollution and mitigate waterways pollution. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Operational Guidance Notes Following the Cassington AD plant lightning strike incident last October, ADBA has issued guidance notes to ensure AD operators protect their plants from this kind of incident and how to best comply with lightning strike protection. Click to expand to full-screen. Click to download the file to your device. ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news RECHARGE UK report highlights challenges and opportunities around skills in the EV sector REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news UK set to ban wet wipes containing plastics The Scottish government has announced that wet wipes containing plastic are to be banned across the UK, following a consultation in which 95% of respondents supported the move. Measures have been set out in a joint response by all four UK nations published today (Monday 22 April), including a transition period for businesses to help … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Suffolk council advised to reject Beccles AD application Suffolk county council has been advised to reject the planning application of anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Beccles, Suffolk, on social and environmental grounds. The plant received objections from county councillors Caroline Topping and Ash Lever as well as Shadingfield, Sotterley, Willingham, Ellough, Worlingham and North Cove Parish councils. East Suffolk council (Planning), Civil Avi… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Day Special 2024: A Q&A with Rory Capper, Head of Sustainability and Innovation In celebration of Earth Day 2024's theme, "Planet vs. Plastic", we've created a video FAQ featuring Rory Capper, our Head of Sustainability and Innovation. Check it out to learn more and see how you can make a difference! Bywaters · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Caerphilly reports 11% recycling rate increase with free caddy liners Following the launch of its 12-month trial providing free indoor food waste caddy liners, Caerphilly county borough council has reported that food waste recycling tonnage has increased for the third month in a row. The trial was launched in December 2023 with the first six-month supply of liners being delivered directly to resident’s doors. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news UK governments announce ban on wet wipes containing plastic The UK government and devolved administrations are set to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Altilium strengthens ties with SQM Lithium Ventures family in Chile Altilium have spent an inspiring week in Chile, joining up with our new partners at SQM Lithium Ventures to experience first-hand their commitment to sustainability and innovation in the production of lithium. We were honoured to be guests at the launch of the SQM Lithium Ventures GEN3 Acceleration program in Antofagasta, meeting the entrepreneurs selected [...] Altilium news · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news A just transition must be central to global plastics treaty negotiations Ahead of the next round of negotiations on the UN-convened plastics treaty, Prevented Ocean Plastic’s director Raffi Schieir explores how this agreement could also boost social sustainability and enhance equity. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Positive Value Chain - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Videos - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 21 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Positive Agriculture - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Presentations | ADBA Members Meeting Spring 2024 ADBA Members, here are the presentations from our Spring 2024 ADBA Members Meetings. Be sure to come to the next ADBA Members Meeting, taking place in autumn (date and location to be announced). ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Contact us - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Why buy when you can borrow? - Library of Things Library of Things · 20 Apr 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Day – when is it, what does it mean and how to help Held on the 22nd of April every year it was set up in the year 1970 and is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our environment and promoting sustainability. It's the perfect time to reflect on our impact on the planet and take action. At Repair Cafe Wales, ... Repair Cafe Wales · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news New Local Places for Nature packages available The post New Local Places for Nature packages available appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Five essential tips for businesses to slash their plastic waste The post Five essential tips for businesses to slash their plastic waste appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Legal issues emerge in wake of EfW permit pause Environment secretary Steve Barclay has reportedly sought legal advice on whether ministers can halt the licensing of incinerators across England, including one in his own constituency, according to the BBC. The request came after planning permission was granted for a waste plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, with Mr Barclay expressing concerns and flagging his constituency interest. … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Making waste prevention a priority: Keep Britain Tidy unveils new waste hierarchy The post Making waste prevention a priority: Keep Britain Tidy unveils new waste hierarchy appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Meet our runners – 2024 London Marathon On Sunday 21 April 2024, thousands of people will take to the streets of the capital to take part in the iconic London Marathon. Among them are Chris, Collette and... Emmaus UK · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news ENVI Committee supports Jutta Paulus’ objection to SUPD The European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has voted in support of MEP Jutta Paulus’ motion for a resolution, which objects to the draft commission Implementing Decision concerning the mass balance approach within the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). A coalition of business organisations, associations and companies operating within the … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2024