Recycling news: 2024

Industry news What circular economy policies do British businesses want the Government to implement? With less than 8% of materials circulated back into the UK economy after use, The British Chambers of Commerce has called upon Ministers to enact enabling policies to scale investment in the circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST SUPERMARKET BUILD YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD TRAIN KIT AS #GINGERBREADTRAIN TREND SURPASSES 21 MILLION VIEWS ON TIKTOK Aldi is delivering all the Christmas joy this year with the launch of its NEW Build Your Own Gingerbread Train Kit (£5.99, 1,035g) and return of the fan favourite Build Your Own Gingerbread House (£5.99, 900g). Both available in stores from 28th November. The perfect wholesome activity for the school holidays or a cosy Christmas […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news RECOUP Updates Recyclability by Design Guidelines Amid Rising Compliance Costs and Financial Impact of Extended Producer Responsibility The post RECOUP Updates Recyclability by Design Guidelines Amid Rising Compliance Costs and Financial Impact of Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Trilux achieves top EcoVadis rating Trilux has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating for its commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and corporate ethics. EcoVadis […] Recolight · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Minister celebrates 20 years of Chartered Environmentalists Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has celebrated the 20-year milestone since the first Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) certificates were signed. SocEnv was launched in 2002, in partnership with eight founding bodies, including the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), with the aim of supporting competence in environmental practices across sectors. The organisation then began … Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news 87% of people employed in recycling and waste feel safe at work 87% of people working in the recycling and waste industry report feeling safe at work, according to a recent study conducted for the Environmental Services Association (ESA). Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news UK energy governance is changing fast, here’s what’s needed to get it right This post is by Dr Richard Lowes of the University of Exeter, and Dr Jess Britton of the University of Edinburgh. In early October, the energy regulator Ofgem closed its Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) policy framework consultation; there are some positive developments coming, but […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Northvolt bankruptcy dents European battery industry ambitions - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Cookie Statement - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Contact Us - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 28 Nov 2024 Industry news Child Food Poverty in the UK: How City Harvest is Helping Change the Future Child poverty in London affects nearly 700,000 children. City Harvest is working to provide 800,000 meals to help alleviate hunger and improve the futures of vulnerable children. City Harvest London · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Images reveal how climate change is upending life in Morocco’s oases The climate crisis is shriveling lush oases in the desert, threatening precious ecosystems and ways of life New Scientist — Environment · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news The Fed calls for improved communication from Scotland The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has called for improved communication ahead of the introduction of charges for single-use disposable beverage cups in Scotland. The Scottish government’s consultation on introducing a charge on single-use cups closed on 14 November 2024. It proposed introducing a charge of around 25p on all single-use cups for both … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Recycling Lives Services: A new start A start-up mentality combined with time-served expertise, providing essential recycling services. Recycling Lives Services are set to propel the fortunes of an established industry player – and the recycling sector itself. Recycling Lives Services has shared reflections on its ‘first’ year in business with Letsrecycle.com. With a refreshed brand, renewed focus and new management, the … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Glasgow Wood Makes Hedgehog Houses for Kier Construction Glasgow Wood created some flat-pack hedgehog houses with reclaimed sheet wood for Kier Construction as part of National Garden Wildlife Week in June. With help from some local pupils, who learned about the important role of hedgehogs in the ecosystem, the houses were assembled and are now in action. If you want to have a [...] Community Wood Recycling · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Grundon helps train units from Gwent and South Wales Police The post Grundon helps train units from Gwent and South Wales Police appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Leeds Wood Recycling launches ReMakeIt kits Leeds Wood Recycling has developed a range of kits that let you assemble your own hook boards based on your level of confidence. You can either get the board and hooks and sand, oil and assemble it yourself, get the board pre-sanded, or have volunteers assemble the kit for you and pick up the [...] Community Wood Recycling · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Move On Wood Recycling Furnishes Exhibition for Stirling Old Town Jail Move On Wood Recycling in Edinburgh has created a bespoke exhibition display for Stirling Old Town Jail’s exhibit showcasing tools of Victorian confinement, featuring glass cabinets, presentation boards and an installation at the centre displaying an original iron-plated cell door from the 1860s, which they also cleaned up and restored. All of it was [...] Community Wood Recycling · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news ADEPT warns against ‘continued underfunding’ of local authorities The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has urged the government to equip local authorities with the tools and resources required to drive sustainable waste management and create a circular economy. Launched last week at ADEPT’s Autumn Conference last week, the Resources and Waste Policy Position paper focuses on driving sustainable … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news A chance to win £500 by taking Ben’s new Health & Wellbeing survey It’s that time of year when automotive industry charity, Ben, launches its annual Health & Wellbeing survey, to gain insights into the health and wellbeing needs of automotive people - for now and in the future. ATF Professional · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Ireland election 2024: What the manifestos say on climate change and energy On 29 November, Ireland will hold its first general election since before the Covid-19 pandemic. ... Carbon Brief · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Revealed: the best Christmas gifts you’ve ever received In need of festive gift inspiration? Take a cue from our readers, who reveal the most meaningful presents they’ve received Positive News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Willshee’s acquires Stanton Recycling Willshee’s Waste and Recycling in the Midlands has acquired Stanton Recycling. Based in Nottingham and Derbyshire, Stanton Recycling represents an expansion for Willshee’s with its Ilkeston site becoming the buyer’s fifth site and bringing its employee numbers to over 160. All existing employees will continue in their roles under Willshee’s leadership. Founded in 2004, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Waste industry safety culture in good health The results of a recent independent study conducted for the Environmental Services Association (ESA) found that nearly 90% (87%) of people working in the recycling and waste industry report feeling […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Why people want government to speak up, not shut up, on climate change This post is by Rebecca Willis, professor in energy & climate governance at Lancaster Environment Centre. It was first published on the Climate Citizens website. My team at Lancaster has hundreds of climate conversations with people from all walks of life, as part of our […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Key outcomes for food, forests, land and nature at the UN climate talks in Baku Despite taking place just days after a major UN biodiversity summit, the COP29 climate talks... Carbon Brief · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Circularity programme reduces e-waste sent to landfill by 93% ABB Energy Industries Service’s circularity programme reduced the amount of electronic waste returned by customers that it sent to landfill by 93% over four years. Data collected by ABB Energy Industries Service and its recycling partners show of 32,000 faulty items processed, 214.5 kg went to landfill in 2020 but fell to 14.2 kg […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Underweight or light-fills. Weight is not an issue. | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news 10 reasons to stop subsidising Drax power station Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire was once the UK’s largest coal-fired power plant. Starting in 2003, it was gradually converted to run on biomass, and it now burns millions of tonnes of imported wood pellets every year. This was sold as a green alternative to fossil fuels, and Drax has already pocketed billions in […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Getting Heat Policy Out of the Doldrums REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Biffa signs £3m zero-waste-to-landfill contract with DS Smith Biffa has signed a £3 million zero-waste-to-landfill collection and disposal contract with sustainable packaging company DS Smith. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news West Sussex and Biffa to fund waste prevention projects West Sussex county council has partnered with Biffa to launch a Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund. The fund will target community groups, residents’ associations, charities, community interest companies (CICs) and social enterprises who are looking to deliver innovative initiatives to reduce household waste at a local level. The fund will open in January 2025 for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Acorn Awards: Winners Announced On Thursday the 21st of November, Longridge Primary School hosted this year’s Acorn Awards, a fantastic event that brought together ten local schools to showcase their innovative projects. Pupils were challenged to use STEM subjects to design and create models that harness renewable energy, inspiring the next generation to think about sustainable solutions for the […] Levenseat · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2024 – Richmond Furniture Scheme This Buy Nothing New Day, we're encouraging people to support their local reuse charity and choose secondhand when the urge to purchase new reaches its peak at this time of year. Reuse Network · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Sewage is a problem but water pollution from agriculture is at least as bad On 3 November, thousands of people joined the March for Clean Water to demand more action to clean up our waterways. They have a right to be angry: only 14 per cent of UK rivers are in good ecological health, threatening nature and rendering them […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Turning off the subsidies tap for plastics - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Putting veggies in the spotlight this festive season - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Meet our leadership team | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Company Shop Group is trusted by all UK retailers - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 27 Nov 2024 Industry news Community Shop Store locations | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 26 Nov 2024