Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Unilever’s Global Strategy for Reducing Supply Chain Plastic - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 29 Jan 2024 Industry news Coca-Cola strips labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles in Company’s first UK trial of “label-less” packaging - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 29 Jan 2024 Industry news Urban miner keeps used lights in circulation A German ‘urban miner’ is assisting developers and building owners in keeping light fittings and other construction materials in use […] Recolight · 29 Jan 2024 Industry news Get Energy Help - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 28 Jan 2024 Industry news Shaping the future of packaging: Trends and innovations to watch in 2024 - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 27 Jan 2024 Industry news How you can join the campaign to #BeMoreKind Emmaus is calling on people to join a big Uprising of Kindness and make a positive difference to others. The #BeMoreKind campaign is highlighting the extraordinary power of kindness and... Emmaus UK · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Policy team boosted by appointment of Cat Moncrieff - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news WRA responds to NAO report on the government’s support for biomass The Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) has today (26th January 2024) responded to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the government’s support for Biomass . Wood Recyclers Association · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news We must clean up the information ecosystem to win ambitious climate policy This post is by Oliver Hayes, head of policy & campaigns at Global Action Plan. To nobody in the green movement’s surprise, 2023 was the hottest year on record. We all understand that the bar will continue to rise and that every future year will […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news ‘Interim’ EPR steering group named The members of the ‘interim’ scheme administrator steering group for the UK’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme have been named. The purpose of the EPR scheme administrator steering group is to bring together representatives of the value chain directly affected by the scheme, enabling their voices within the operational design, implementation, and strategic … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news New workplace recycling law will help Wales become a zero-waste nation With just over two months to go until the new workplace recycling law comes into effect, waste collectors across Wales are preparing for the change. From 6th April, it will become law in Wales for all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to sort their waste for recycling in the same way as households do... Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Uttlesford confirms transport manager issue has halted bin collections A complete halt of bin collections carried out by Uttlesford district council has continued into a second day today (26 January), which the council has confirmed is down to the departure of its transport manager last year. Yesterday, the council said that all bin collections it undertakes, including household and commercial waste, had been halted … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Advetec names Lee Knott as new CEO Biotechnology business Advetec, which turns unrecyclable waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), has appointed Lee Knott as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Knott joined the business in 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer and succeeds CEO Jim Lovett, who will continue in […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Quentin Willson takes an exclusive look at Altilium’s cutting edge recycling technology Altilium were pleased to welcome award-winning motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson for a tour of our cutting edge EV Battery Recycling Centre in Tavistock last month. As an EV enthusiast and founder of the Fair Charge campaign, Quentin was excited to learn about Altilium’s pioneering battery recycling technology, which can help [...] Altilium news · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Language barrier: Shoppers don’t understand common green claims, survey reveals A survey of 1,000 Brits has found that most don’t understand environmental terms frequently used in business communications, such as ‘carbon offsetting’, ‘circular economy’ and ‘biodiversity’. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Businesses can save 70% on costs by switching to circular model Businesses can save over 70% on costs by switching to a circular model, which translates to around £24,000 in savings for the average business, according to a new study. Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Biffa launches takeaway cup recycling scheme Biffa has today (26 January) launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups. Available to all UK mainland businesses, the fully integrated disposal, collection and recycling solution sees Biffa provide all the practical and technical help a business needs, from compliance advice to cup disposal points, bags and bins. The cups … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2024 Industry news Update on Online Labelling Rules by OPRL The post Update on Online Labelling Rules by OPRL appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Haringey and Veolia agree £43.2m extension of waste deal The London borough of Haringey has extended its waste collections contract with Veolia by two years until April 2027, while they further consider a switch to an in-house service. The contract extension worth £21.6 million per annum includes household and commercial recycling and refuse collections as well as a string of other services such as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news ADBA Welcomes Government Response to Green Gas Support Scheme mid-scheme review ADBA Welcomes Government Response to Green Gas Support Scheme mid-scheme review The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) welcomes the government’s full outcome published today on the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) Mid-Scheme Review. As announced in October 2023, the scheme will be extended by 3 years to 31 March 2028, providing continuity for the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Uttlesford halts waste collections as Traffic Commissioner revokes license Uttlesford district council has today (25 January) announced that it has paused all bin collections after the Traffic Commissioner revoked its license. The Essex-based authority outlined that this will apply to all bin collection it undertakes, including household, garden and trade waste collections. The council put this down to an “administrative issue which has meant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Charity reuse sector facing unprecedented challenges amidst cost-of-living crisis The charity reuse sector is facing a dual challenge of increased demand for its services and a sharp decrease in available resources. Reuse Network · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Budding circular businesses invited to ‘Meet the Market’ Zero Waste Scotland is looking for new circular entrepreneurs and businesses to take part in its FREE Meet the Market Programme. Resource Futures · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Retailers slam EPR again and call for ‘ringfenced’ funds The British Retail Consortium, which represents some of the largest UK producers, has again criticised the government’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) plans and has called for funds to be ‘ringfenced’ for recycling. In its Manifesto for Retail published this week (23 January), the trade association said there has been a lack of “strategic foresight” when … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Retailers continue to push back against UK Government’s packaging responsibility and recycling proposals The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has slammed the UK Government’s “sub-optimal” progress in implementing waste and recycling policies first proposed in 2018, and is now calling for further assertions that delivery will be properly financed ahead of the general election. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Study: Mixed waste sorting more cost-effective than carbon capture Sorting mixed waste before incineration is a more cost-effective strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than Carbon Capture and Storage, a study by Zero Waste Europe found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Suspended sentence for 70-year-old for dumping waste on flood plain The Environment Agency has announced that it has secured a suspended sentence against a 70-year-old man for the “illegal deposit of waste” on a flood plain. In a statement yesterday (24 January), the regulator outlined that Philip Taylor of Scorton, North Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to operating an illegal waste activity and an illegal flood risk … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Reuse tonnages down 1 million since 2018, charity finds Statistics published by the Reuse Network have shown that the tonnage of material reused in the UK has fallen by more than a million tonnes between 2018 and 2023, with the charity reuse sector facing “unprecedented challenges”. The reuse charity said this morning (25 January) in its social impact report for 2023 that 2.6 million items … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Social Impact Report 2023 Reuse Network publishes 2023 Social Impact Report Reuse Network · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news News in brief (25/01/24) With news on: North West Leicestershire partners with Breast Cancer Charity; Dundee launches recycling app; Essex announces partnership with reuse firm; and, Chase Plastics raises concerns about “anti-plastics rhetoric”. North West Leicestershire partners with Breast Cancer Charity North West Leicestershire district council has announced it is partnering with Against Breast Cancer charity organ… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news The Scottish Pantry Network scottishpantrynetwork.org 0141 442 0349 enquiries@scottishpantrynetwork.org.uk Scottish Pantry Network's vison is to create a sustainable network of pantries providing low-cost food and wrap around services. The pantry is a dignified approach empowering communities to help themselves. The Pantry will support upskilling the community through volunteering and employability opportunities, with the… Circular Communities Scotland · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Big brands back Circular Lighting Live 2024 Major lighting manufacturers have thrown their weight behind the UK’s biggest sustainable lighting event, Circular Lighting Live 2024. Platinum sponsor […] Recolight · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news Bed retailers encouraged to engage in National Bed Month 2024 campaign The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced a new theme for its annual National Bed Month campaign and asks the bed trade to get involved by downloading its free new marketing toolkit ahead of March. This year’s theme positions the bed as a “miracle product”, emphasising the positive effects regular, quality sleep on a comfortable […] National Bed Federation · 25 Jan 2024 Industry news The UK has a willing green workforce, it just needs to train them The government has a challenge on its hands around skills and the net zero transition. As many as one in five jobs is expected to be affected by the move to a green economy. Rather than threatening jobs, as recent news stories have insinuated, the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Global Ardour acquires Recycling Lives’ metal and waste assets The company which acquired Recycling Lives’ recycling assets last week has been named as Global Ardour Metal Ltd, part of the Singaporean-based Greta Group which also owns Global Metcorp. Global Ardour, which was incorporated at the beginning of this year, will now take ownership of Recycling Lives Ltd and RLMW Realisations (formerly Recycling Lives Metal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Scottish Borders Climate Action Network Website ayliffe@sup.org.uk Scottish Borders Climate Action Network (SBCAN) is the new network looking at supporting work and local actions around transport, energy, housing and food across the Borders. The ambition now is to reach out to and enable many more communities to act, make it easier to share ideas and experience, and ensure [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Circularity Gap Report calls for circular economy policies from Governments Circle Economy’s Circularity Gap Report 2024 calls for Governments to “create a level policy playing field”, adjust fiscal policies and leverage public investment, and build circular expertise and skills. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Water filtration system aims to transform global clean water access Could this new portable water filtration be the solution to the global water crisis? Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Corporates failing to uphold plastic reduction commitments New research has revealed that companies that pledged global commitments to reduce plastic consumption are currently using more plastic than they were five years ago, in a bid to generate more revenue. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Jan 2024 Industry news Essex set to approve plans for 150,000 tonne Basildon EfW Essex county council is set to approve plans for a 150,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility in Basildon. A report to go before the council’s planning committee on Friday (26 January) recommends that the council approve proposals submitted by Archers Fields Energy Recovery Ltd, a company within the Whitehair Group which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jan 2024