Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Ocado, Polytag, Co-Op and more call for digital DRS Over 60 businesses have written to environment minister Mary Creagh to call for a review of the deposit return scheme (DRS) legislation to include digital DRS (DDRS). Speaheaded by Polytag, the open letter includes signatures from organisations such as Ocado Retail, Co-Op, the DDRS Alliance and Ecosurety. It calls for the removal of “return-to-retail” prescriptions … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: Simpler Recycling policy update Letsrecycle.com has received several statements from the industry after the release of Defra’s Simpler Recycling policy update this morning (29 November 2024). The update included the news that paper and cardboard will now be collected separately. The Independent MRF Group (IMG) The Independent MRF Group (IMG) issued the following statement: “The Independent MRF Group (IMG) … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Ward launches new recycling service for end-of-the-road vehicles Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has further expanded its waste management services with the launch of ‘Recycle a... Ward Recycling · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Scott Bros helps Zoe’s Place shine for Christmas Lights switch-on Scott Bros has stepped up to support Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice by donating one of its grab wagons to ensure their gardens are immaculate ahead of this year’s much-anticipated Christmas Lights switch-on. Zoe’s Place, located in Middlesbrough, offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to babies and children up to five years old with life-threatening or... Skip & Waste Magazine · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Europe’s plastic recycling capacity is stagnating The latest data has shown that growth in Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity has slowed down. In 2023, the total capacity reached 13.2 million tonnes which marked an increase of 6% per year. This is the lowest advancement since 2017. Until this point, capacities had doubled in only 5 years with an average growth of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news More effective EPR Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has successfully improved waste management over the past decades. Der Beitrag More effective EPR erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news DeBriefed 29 November 2024: COP29 disappoints developing countries; Plastics treaty talks; Brazil’s rocky road to COP30 Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: Local authorities receive pEPR indicative estimates Industry stakeholders have shared their reactions with letsrecycle.com after local authorities received their indicative payment estimates for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Defra announced yesterday (28 November 2024) that local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales could expect to receive a Provisional Notice of Assessment with the estimates that day. The departme… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Water stewardship and regeneration in the drinks industry; where next? in association with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Water is already high up the sustainability agenda for businesses as they look to ensure access to a safe, secure supply of water both for themselves and communities. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Defra announces paper and cardboard to be collected separately under Simpler Recycling Defra has confirmed that paper and cardboard will need to be collected separately under the new Simpler Recycling regulations. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Cutting-edge tech is guiding nature restoration in the UK’s forests Bioacoustic listening devices and environmental DNA samples are giving Forestry England the ‘best ever’ data on wildlife species Positive News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Plastics Treaty talks on a knife-edge as negotiations enter final hours Environmental NGOs have slammed new draft texts emerging from the UN’s Plastics Treaty negotiations in Busan, urging high-ambition nations not to cave to pressure from others that want to continue expanding plastics production. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI RESPONDS TO THE RISING HOT HONEY TREND WITH TASTY NEW PRODUCT RANGE Dubbed the food trend of 2024, hot honey — a flavour which marries the sweetness of honey with a dash of hot chilli spice — has taken social media by storm, with almost one billion views on TikTok under the hashtag #hothoney1 (and counting). Luckily for shoppers keen to keep up with the latest trends, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Simpler Recycling: Paper and cardboard to be collected separately Paper and cardboard will be collected separately under the incoming Simpler Recycling regulations, Defra has announced today (29 November 2024). The department released a policy update this morning which outlined that council’s will be expected to collect four streams separately: residual (non-recyclable) waste food waste (mixed with garden waste if appropriate) paper and card … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news British Chambers of Commerce: Businesses “Crucial” to Delivering the Circular Economy The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged policymakers across the UK to place businesses at the heart of efforts to achieve sustainability and reduce waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates 29 November News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Ecomondo | Ecomondo 2024: Record Growth Showcases Global Leadership in Green Innovation The 27th edition of Ecomondo, the premier international event dedicated to the green and circular economy, concluded its most successful year yet at the Rimini Expo Centre. Organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), the 2024 event achieved remarkable […] The po… Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Tesco celebrates 30 years of Express with return to the site of its first-ever store - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Press Relase: FDF Parliamentary Innovation for Healthier Diets Tasting Event - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news WRAP Statement on Simpler Recycling | WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Discover #GreenFridayScotland Forget Black Friday! We’re proud to launch our first #GreenFridayScotland campaign. Want to redirect your money away from big business? Support social causes and protect the planet instead by exploring what your local charity or social enterprise has to offer. We support and represent some amazing organisations from across Scotland that create high quality [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news What went right this week: a novel solution to homelessness, plus more The UK moved to tackle homelessness, doctors hailed an asthma breakthrough, and the Swiss said ‘no’ to motorways, plus more Positive News · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: another climate conference of broken promises and lofty rhetoric This is a guest article from Environmental educator and grassroots organizer Darren Namatovu. Guest authors work with us to share their personal experiences and perspectives, but views in guest articles aren’t necessarily those of Greenpeace. The usual headlines flooded our timelines as the dust settled on high hopes for transformative change from COP29 in Baku, […] Greenpeace UK · 29 Nov 2024 Industry news Training and events - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news China Briefing 28 November 2024: How China approached COP29; Xi cuts energy deals in South America; Solar’s ‘disorderly’ expansion Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Bobcat dealers show solidarity with Valencia Catastrophic flash floods in Valencia, Spain, have caused at least 223 deaths. The cause is a phenomenon known as DANA (high-altitude isolated depression). Unlike typical storms, DANA can develop independently of jet streams. In response to the disaster, several Bobcat dealers have actively supported affected communities by sending machinery and personnel to assist with cleaning... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news European Parliament one step closer to final adoption of PPWR Valpak International Research Coordinator, Alexandra Hanna, shares an update on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Valpak · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Curbing plastic pollution: The EU’s commitment to a global plastics treaty The EU is determined to tackle plastic pollution with the final negotiations for the global treaty to start. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Local authorities to receive indicative estimates today Defra has announced that local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales can expect to receive a Provisional Notice of Assessment today (28 November 2024). The notice will indicate estimates for year one of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Defra added that local authorities in Northern Ireland will receive their Provisional Notices of Assessment “in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: An egg and bacon sandwich Last week’s Digest was about chickens. This week it’s about eggs and it’s about bacon. And holding those together? Probably another bit of bacon if M&S has anything to do with it (wait for it…). First up, Compassion in World Farming’s Eggtrack report showing that UK companies are “leading the way” on cage-free eggs: 77% of the UK market is […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Plant-based alts have “better nutrition profile” than meat and dairy Good news for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives: the nutritional profile of plant-based meat alternatives is better overall than that of their animal-based equivalents, and the nutritional properties of plant-based milk alternatives are similar to cow’s milk. However, they’re only “slightly better”, said Proveg International which conducted the research: “[…] both categories have moderate… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news EU auditors call for harmonised nutrition labelling and regulation of greenwashing Food labelling rules in the EU are full of holes, allowing brands to greenwash and confuse consumers with seemingly contradictory health claims, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Labelling laws ensure information about the content and properties of food is provided. However, they are also often used to make products more […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Ambitious plastics treaty deal will be difficult The final talks to seal a global treaty on plastics, aka INC-5, kicked off this week. “Real world expectations versus my hopes and dreams are probably two quite different things at the moment,” said Christina Dixon in a podcast just before she headed out to Busan, South Korea with the team at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news FOI reveals no vape fines issued since 2022 A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) to the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed that zero vaping businesses were fined or prosecuted between 2022 and May 2024 for failing to meet their WEEE responsibilities. Vape retailers are required by law to provide customers with a way of sending back used devices. In response, the UK Vaping … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Noxious emissions landfill site Walleys Quarry ordered to close The Environment Agency has ordered Walleys Quarry landfill to close after years of complaints from residents over foul-smelling odours. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news WRA launches updated WWC Toolkit The Wood Recyclers’ Association has launched an updated Toolkit to help operators understand recent changes to waste wood classification. Wood Recyclers Association · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news CSG acquires £5m UK tankering business Waste management company CSG has acquired tankering business Eurotech Environmental. The acquired company has an annual turnover of approximately £5 million. Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, the tankering business has a fleet of 18 tankers and 16 drivers which specialise in the tankering of both domestic and industrial waste including cesspits, septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Bagshot recycling centre in Surrey to be shut down The BBC has reported that a community recycling centre on Swift Lane in Bagshot, Surrey will be shut down. The plans were approved by Surrey county council on Tuesday (26 November 2024) despite 93% of consultation respondents disproving of the move. The public consultation was open between 16 September and 11 October and received 1,079 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news December 2024 Building Resilient Communities. We look at some of the ways Community Wood Recycling helps people in taking the 5 steps to mental health recommended by the NHS, supporting their health as well as the health of our communities. We also find out how Glasgow Wood helped wood from COP26 stay in circulation for years afterwards. Community Wood Recycling · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news ASAN Wood Saints makes trophies for West Midlands Combined Authority The West Midlands Combined Authority commissioned Wood Saints to make trophies for organisations awarded their Community Environment Fund and Community Green Grant Fund 2024. The trophies are made from reclaimed wood and metal offcuts. It's great to see all the fantastic projects being supported by these funds, and to hear all the [...] Community Wood Recycling · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: Prof Lyu Wenbin and Prof Bai Quan The Academy of Macroeconomic Research (AMR) is a research institution under the direct supervision of... Carbon Brief · 28 Nov 2024