Recycling news: 2024

Industry news UKCM wins Masters of Waste 2024 After settling for runners up in last years event, UKCM has won the 2024 Masters of Waste Golf tournament, which took place on 18 April at The Warwickshire with a score of 100 points. For its 13th edition, Masters of Waste hosted waste and recycling professionals from across the industry who took part in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Viridor commits £20m to Runcorn CCS project as it signs partners Following the recent announcement that Viridor has agreed a statement of principles with the Department for energy security and net zero (DESNZ) for its Runcorn carbon capture (CCS) project, the company has signed with two partners to progress to the next stage of development. Viridor said that progression to this phase of design activity will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news How to implement EPR for plastic packaging in ASEAN? The European Recycling Platform (ERP) highlights the potential of waste as a resource and invites citizens and companies to join the recycling movement Der Beitrag How to implement EPR for plastic packaging in ASEAN? erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news EuRic: ‘Textile sorting industry on edge of collapse’ The textile sorting industry, responsible for repurposing and recycling discarded textiles across Europe, is teetering on the “edge of collapse” according to EuRic Textiles. This comes after the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) warned that the textile recycling industry is due to “imminently collapse” because of global market challenges. It highlights that not collecting waste textiles … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Barclay asked if a minister could block waste incinerator plans Environment Secretary Steve Barclay personally intervened to ask if ministers could stop waste incinerators being licensed in England, the BBC has reported. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news WasteAid Teams Up With BBC Radio 4 and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall For Fundraising Appeal. Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal is now live! We’re thrilled to feature on BBC Radio 4 this week where our fundraising appeal is being broadcast to the nation! Renowned chef, vocal environmentalist, and journalist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is championing our appeal and we couldn’t ask for a better advocate. He shared our appeal on Radio […] WasteAid · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news Carbon Emissions Calculators - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 19 Apr 2024 Industry news With a landmark Global Plastics Treaty on the horizon, the time for corporate disclosure – and action – is now CDP’s head of sustainable business Nathan Cole previews the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and offers his thoughts on how forward-thinking businesses can get ahead of the curve. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news MYGroup recognises success of Specsavers initiative in Lancashire MYGroup has recognised the contributions of the store teams in Burnley, Nelson and Colne for their role in advancing the nationwide in-store recycling initiative in collaboration with Specsavers. This initiative spans across Specsavers’ UK stores and aims to promote recycling within the optical brand’s outlets. The initiative provides customers with a simple and convenient way … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Here’s what we learned from counting 4 million pieces of plastic Schools, households, community groups and businesses up and down the country counted their plastic waste for a whole week in March to reveal the state of the UK's plastic waste problem. The Big Plastic Count 2024 is finished, and it's time to see the results. Greenpeace UK · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Budapest and back: why cheaper trains make for smart politics This post is by James Beard, a senior associate at the European Climate Foundation. Greetings from the 10:52 from Stuttgart to Paris. I have decent leg room, a charge point, good Wi-Fi, lovely views. I’m heading home to London from Budapest, where I’ve been meeting […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Climate change to cause income reductions by 2050 A study published in Nature shows a troubling economic future for the world unless urgent action is taken to control climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news MPE Chemical Recycling Overview The post MPE Chemical Recycling Overview appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news QR Codes at Southworks: A Recycling Case Study Unclear instructions and language barriers can hinder even the best recycling efforts. In this article, we break down how our QR Code pilot programme at BNP Paribas's Southworks building has increased both engagement and their recycling rates. Bywaters · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Earth Week 2024- tackling the cost of living crisis through reuse Earth Week 2024 – Tackling the Cost of living crisis through reuse Earth Week is all about taking action to ensure a better and brighter future for all. This Earth Week we are shining a spotlight on our commercial partners and taking a look at the incredible impact these partnerships are making in helping to […] Reuse Network · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news MPE comments to draft BPA Commission Regulation, March 2024 The post MPE comments to draft BPA Commission Regulation, March 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Open letter calls for clear definition of ‘recycled’ gold In an effort to “combat greenwashing” within the gold and jewellery industry, 11 organisations have issued an open letter urging for clearer definitions of “recycled” gold. The Alliance for Responsible Mining, Artisanal Gold Council, Ethical Metalsmiths, FairLuxury, Max Havelaar Switzerland, Impact, Pact, Solidaridad, Society for Threatened Peoples, Swissaid and The Impact Facility collectively… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Why WasteAid needs your support to raise £1 million by 2025 As part of the countdown to our 10-year anniversary in 2025, we’ve committed to raising £1 million. We’re on a mission to help people and the planet thrive. Our fundraising campaign will allow us to support even more people impacted by the daily consequences of the global waste crisis. We need to expand our […] WasteAid · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news UN Global E-Waste Monitor Finds an 82% Increase in E-Waste Since 2010 The post UN Global E-Waste Monitor Finds an 82% Increase in E-Waste Since 2010 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news England Sees Positive Steps Towards Reducing Waste and Advancing the Circular Economy: Official Defra Statistics The post England Sees Positive Steps Towards Reducing Waste and Advancing the Circular Economy: Official Defra Statistics appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news 18,794 rewards claimed as part of Welsh government DDRS trial 18,794 rewards were claimed as part of the digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) Scan|Recycle|Reward trial in Brecon, Wales. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Defra appoints two non-executive board members In a recent announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency, two individuals have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board by the environment secretary. Brittany Harris and Maya Leibman have been chosen to join the board having started their roles on 1 April 2024. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news You’re Invited: Green Alley Award Finals 2024 This year, the Green Alley Award celebrates a decade of investments and innovation, dedicated to nurturing young entrepreneurs. Der Beitrag You’re Invited: Green Alley Award Finals 2024 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news News in brief (17/04/24) With news on: Optimum announces new commercial director; FCC launches Reuse campaign; Estée Lauder says its packaging is 71% recyclable by weight; and, Flora launches “plastic free” paper tub in UK. Optimum announces new commercial director Ayrshire based Optimum Eco Group has announced it has appointed Jim Brown as its commercial director. Mr Brown has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Celebrating 10 Years of Sharewear WARDrobe, the textile reuse division of Ward, was delighted to join charity partner Sharewear at a special dinner to celebrate... Ward Recycling · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news About PepsiCo in the UK - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news 18, 794 rewards claimed in Welsh ‘world-first’ digital DRS trial Residents in mid-Wales have taken part in the trial of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS), said to be a “world-first”. Deposit return schemes (DRS) are currently used across the world as a way of encouraging more people to recycle drinks containers like bottles and cans. Householders and visitors to Brecon took part in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Mission & Vision - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news BLOG: How will Groundwork help more young people be a Force of Nature? - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Accessibility Statement - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Awards - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Apr 2024 Industry news Our Brands - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Valpak Partners with VANA to Offer International Compliance Services Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, announces an exciting new strategic partnership that brings together the number one data provider in the UK, Valpak, with the pre-eminent Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) in Denmark, VANA. Valpak · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news City Harvest Cooking: Melissa Thompson cooks Peanut Stew City Harvest Cooking welcomes cook, food writer and author, Melissa Thompson who cooks a Peanut Squash Stew as one of her surplus recipes! City Harvest London · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Plastics Europe urges world to move towards a ‘circular plastic system’ Plastics Europe has urged the global community to work together to successfully conclude the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations at Ottawa in April 2024. The body has said: “To ensure the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations can be concluded successfully, and on time, we urge everyone, including our industry and governments, to work more closely together and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Agenda, MPMA Council & AGM, 14 May 2024 The post Agenda, MPMA Council & AGM, 14 May 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news MPs question Robbie Moore on mandatory food waste reporting During a parliamentary debate, Recycling Minister Robbie Moore said the UK government will decide on whether to implement mandatory food waste reporting before 2026 soon. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Wiltshire issues FPNs with the We’re Targetting Fly-tippers campaign A Wiltshire resident has been issued with a £400 fixed penalty notice (FPN) for fly-tipping household waste on land off Roundway Hill Business Centre last month. The incident was said to have been witnessed by a member of public, who captured the fly-tipping on their vehicle dashcam and noted down the registration number of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Only three weeks until the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference – Have you booked your ticket? The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference is fast approaching and will be held on the 9th of May at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. As with previous sold-out conferences that ATF Professional has hosted, this occasion brings together those from the UK vehicle recycling community to network and exchange views inspired by a wealth of speakers presenting on the various aspects of t… ATF Professional · 17 Apr 2024 Industry news Is plastic pollution threatening ocean life? Plastic pollution could be hurting the delicate development of ocean animal embryos. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Apr 2024