Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Major retailers join forces with UK dairy farmers to trial methane-reducing feed additives - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 26 Nov 2024 Industry news What will it take to solve our planet’s plastic pollution crisis? Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here's what experts say it needs to include New Scientist — Environment · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Deposit Return Scheme legislation laid in parliament Defra have laid the draft legislation for its deposit return scheme (DRS) in parliament. The legislation can be viewed online and applies to England and Northern Ireland. Jenni Hume, UK and Ireland Director at circular economy non-profit Reloop said: “We’re delighted to see the new UK government progress with the deposit return scheme for England … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Webinar: Carbon Brief journalists discuss COP29’s key outcomes Less than 48 hours after the gavel came down at COP29, Carbon Brief ran a... Carbon Brief · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news World leaders urged to seal strong plastics treaty as final talks begin in Busan Millions of people have signed a petition urging decisive action as world leaders gather in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to create the first global plastics treaty. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Viridor closes deal on Thameside ERF Viridor has announced that it has reached financial close on the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at Tilbury Docks. Construction is expected to commence later this month, with the new site increasing Viridor’s fleet to 12 ERFs across the UK. Once operational, the facility will process up to 350,000 tonnes of residual black bag waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news This start-up is removing carbon from a polluted New York City river Projects to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by making the oceans less acidic are popping up all over the world – New Scientist visited one in New York City’s East river New Scientist — Environment · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news 5 sustainable secrets about your local tip We went behind the scenes at our recycling centre in Wythenshawe to see the work being done to enhance biodiversity. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news EfW company to pay £530k for ‘life changing’ injuries Energy from Waste (EfW) company Bio Dynamic has been fined a total of £304,500 after an explosion caused two employees to suffer what the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) described as life changing injuries. A joint investigation by the HSE and the Environment Agency found that the company had failed to ensure the health and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Five charts: Why a UN plastics treaty matters for climate change A global treaty on plastics, which is being touted as the most important environmental treaty... Carbon Brief · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Gallery: The 2024 waste2zero Awards The 2024 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, were presented at an exclusive dinner held at the famous In & Out in London’s St.James’s Square. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Is the Rise of Small Businesses in Vehicle Recycling Changing the Industry Landscape? The automotive green parts market is bringing newer, smaller, and more agile businesses into the sector—vehicle dismantling start-ups whose exponential growth started post-pandemic. They operate out of small industrial units with low overheads, specialising in specific vehicle makes and models. These newcomer businesses have more in common with a modern automotive repair workshop than with a ty… ATF Professional · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Study asks: what can we learn from cancer ‘super-survivors’? NHS centres are involved in the search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies Positive News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news NG Bailey targets Net Zero Leading electrical contractor NG Bailey has announced that its plan to reduce its carbon emissions has been approved by an […] Recolight · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news XAL’s 3D print division unveils range Austrian luminaire maker XAL’s 3D printing division has unveiled its range of luminaires using sustainable materials. The brainchild of XAL […] Recolight · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Appointments Round Up (25/11/2024) With appointments to the Environmental Audit Committee, James Cropper, Bristol Waste Company, Severn Trent Green Power and AMP Robotics. Environmental Audit Committee members announced The House of Commons has formally appointed the members of the Environmental Audit Committee. Members were agreed upon in the House of Commons after being nominated by the elected parties including … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Exploring the impact of EPR on reprocessors and exporters’ Phil Conran, director of 360 Environmental, reflects on the impact of EPR legislation on reprocessors and exporters after the letsrecycle.com and INCPEN EPR Conference. OPINION: So far, the main focus of EPR Forums – and even the recent excellent letsrecycle.com conference – has been on producers – and with very good reason as the last … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES PIGS IN BLANKETS DELIVERY SERVICE FOLLOWING SOARING DEMAND FOR RESTAURANT The Britain’s cheapest supermarket[1] is launching a UK first – the Aldi Pigs in Blankets Delivery Service. Serving up an extensive range of pigs in blankets, customers can pre-order a delivery to their doorstep for just £5, with all proceeds going to Neighbourly. The service, which will take place in London* on 30th November, has […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Labour must act to close green skills gap, SUEZ report warns A new report into green skills, commissioned by SUEZ, has warned the UK Government that without action the UK will fail to achieve its targets. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news NVC cuts plastic packaging NVC Lighting has cut the amount of plastic in the packaging of its luminaires after a change in its pallet […] Recolight · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Government action on green skills gap is ‘vital’, says Suez A Suez report published today (25 November) has urged the government not to waste the progress industry has made on green skills and warned that without action, the UK will fall behind on its targets. The report includes contributions from Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, former Minister and Net Zero Review author Chris Skidmore and the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Caerphilly food waste caddy liner initiative extended Caerphilly county borough council has extended its free indoor food waste caddy liner initiative following what it deemed to be a successful 12-month trial. The council has recorded a year-on-year increase to food waste recycling with an overall increase of 19% or 663.02 tonne since the launch of the trial. The number of free food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Anger over COP29 finance deal threatens progress on carbon cuts A reluctant deal finalised at the COP29 climate summit isn't generous enough to encourage nations to submit more ambitious climate plans, delegates warn New Scientist — Environment · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news The circular economy is an opportunity too good to waste The government will launch its new circular economy taskforce soon to help it deliver against its manifesto commitment and to transform resource use in support of a thriving economy. With representatives from industry, civil society, academia and local authorities, the taskforce will take a new, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Aldi Terms and Conditions ALDI PIGS IN BLANKET GIVEAWAY How to enter: Eligibility: 12. The competition is open to all residents in the UK over the age of 16 except employees of: 13. Any entry that features anyone under the age of 18, must have the permission of and be submitted by their parent or guardian (whom will be the applicant for the purposes […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news UK luxury yacht firm exposed by EIA the first to be sentenced for importing Myanmar ‘blood’ teak - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news End User Licence Agreement - Olio OLIO · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news Borough Food Support Link Food support link 2 Food support link 3 Help with food | Barking and Dagenham and Foodbanks | London - FareShare The Felix Project · 25 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku Developed nations have agreed to help channel “at least” $300bn a year into developing countries... Carbon Brief · 24 Nov 2024 Industry news Urban Farm’s food waste project and the FA’s ‘Greener Game’ programme: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Urban Farm’s project to reduce food waste, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Nov 2024 Industry news Meet the farmers and trainers of the Primark Cotton Project - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news Where to find food aid support in your borough - FareShare The Felix Project · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news FAQs - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 23 Nov 2024 Industry news Unite take strike against Veolia to French parliament UK trade union Unite have taken its ongoing industrial action against waste management company Veolia to the French parliament in Paris. A Veolia spokesperson told letsrecycle.com that they were “disappointed” with the latest development. They continued: “Veolia made it clear from the beginning that we would be supportive of joint recognition if it is agreed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Zero Waste Europe: 50 years to commercial-scale pyrolysis A new report from Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has found that it may be 50 years until pyrolysis technologies are available at a commercial scale. The paper aimed to provide a policy landscape for chemical recycling and called for a reduction in virgin plastic production. Experts, including Shell scientist professor Jean-Paul Lange, warned ZWE that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news IEA report forecasts market value of critical minerals recycling will reach $200bn by 2050 Increasing investment in battery recycling and a surge in new policies and regulation are helping to drive strong growth in critical minerals recycling, with the market’s value set to reach $200 billion by 2050, according to a new IEA report published this week. The report, Recycling of Critical Minerals: strategies to scale up recycling and urban [...] Altilium news · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 DeBriefed 22 November 2024: Countries split on climate finance; Fossil-fuel transition ‘reaffirmed’; Latest texts analysed Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Croydon company fined £30k for illegal waste Wallington-based Spark Properties has been fined £30,000 in Croydon magistrates court for failing to clear one of their sites of waste. The company received multiple warnings from the Environment Agency (EA) to clear the site at 33 Imperial Way, in the middle of one of Croydon’s retail parks. The site was briefly the home … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news Leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience Maider Etxebarria, the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz and a Member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy for leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 hasn’t made enough progress on methane and the clock is ticking This post is by Lord Duncan of Springbank, deputy speaker in the House of Lords As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness hoves into view, it can mean but one thing, the UN Climate Change clamjamfry, or COP29 as it’s formally known, has convened […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Nov 2024