Recycling news: 2024

Industry news enfinium donates £6,000 to launch interactive sustainability exhibit with life skills education charity DangerPoint enfinium donates £6,000 to launch interactive sustainability exhibit with life skills education charity DangerPoint enfinium · 21 Nov 2024 Industry news The Altilium “Green Discount”: a new solution for accelerating EV adoption Automakers face challenges in transitioning from ICE to EVs, including fierce competition, high R&D costs, low profit margins, battery materials supply chain constraints and the need to scale production, all while adapting to shifting consumer demands and regulatory pressures. Altilium believes this isn't the time to push EV battery materials with a “Green Premium”, but [...] Altilium news · 21 Nov 2024 Industry news Currys Powers Up Stores ahead of Peak - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 21 Nov 2024 Industry news Why the government needs to hold fast on the green agenda These are difficult days for UK environmental politics. It is only a few months since 85 per cent of the electorate voted for parties committed to net zero by 2050. In that election, the Conservative and SNP both supported net zero, but went cool on […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Nov 2024 Industry news Greggs Final Salary Scheme - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 21 Nov 2024 Industry news Putting food waste in the bin felt wrong until I learned where it went When I moved back to York, UK, I was shocked by its garbage system, with limited recycling and no composting. But a bit of digging showed its brilliance, says Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Vaclav Smil’s take on how to feed future populations has one big flaw How to Feed the World, Vaclav Smil's "big numbers" book about future food supply, fails to address the impact of climate change New Scientist — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Striking photos highlight the stark reality of Arctic glacier melt A pair of photos, taken nearly six decades apart, reveals dramatic ice loss in the Arctic linked to climate change New Scientist — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Mayors are the leaders we need to help fight climate change By 2050, 70 per cent of the world's population will live in urban centres - that's just one reason why mayors will be essential to addressing the climate crisis, making vital adaptations to cities to make them more bearable in a warming world New Scientist — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 Declaration is a gamechanger for the biogas industry COP29 Declaration is a gamechanger for the biogas industry The UK among 30 signatories to a Pledge to set concrete methane emissions reduction targets from organic waste at COP29 in Baku On 19 November, the UK joined 29 countries signing the COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste, requiring that national climate policies set… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news LARAC and TRA call for DRS to be axed The Recycling Association (TRA) and LARAC have both called for the UK government to reconsider the deposit return scheme (DRS) after Wales announced that it will be pulling out of the joint process. On Monday (18 November 2024), Welsh deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, issued … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Extreme heat is now making cities unlivable. How can we survive it? Unbearable heat in China’s megacities reveals the future many of us face, but also suggests ways we can adapt New Scientist — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Cropped 20 November 2024: Food at COP29; ‘Big ag’ in Baku; Brazil’s new climate pledge Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Fire brigade blames lithium batteries for Veolia blaze The London Fire Brigade (LFB) have said that the probable cause of a fire at the Veolia Southwark plant was lithium-ion batteries. On Monday (18 November 2024), six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at the waste recycling plant on Devon Street. The LFB said that crews discovered a developing fire in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Oil and chemical giants behind ‘end plastic waste’ initiative produced 1,000 times more plastic than it cleaned up Investigation case study images: https://media.greenpeace.org/Detail/27MZIFJV2V1E8 Wednesday, 20th November – Five petrochemical giants behind the Alliance to End Plastic Waste have produced 1,000 times more plastic than the initiative’s scheme has removed from the environment in the five years since its launch, an investigation by Unearthed has revealed. Documents seen by Greenpeace UK’s inves… Greenpeace UK · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Racing Towards Clean Power by 2030 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news TIME TO GIVE UP ON DRS FOLLY The Recycling Association has said that now would be a perfect opportunity to abandon the unnecessary deposit return scheme (DRS) proposed by the UK government. Following the announcement yesterday that it is not possible for the Welsh Government to work with the rest of the UK on a DRS, and that it intends to introduce… The Recycling Association · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Ben is offering a Christmas lifeline to automotive families for the fifth year running Automotive industry charity, Ben, is launching its ‘Christmas families project’ for another year, supporting families who might otherwise have to make impossible choices about heating or eating and whether they can afford Christmas gifts. Now in its fifth year, Ben’s Christmas families project keeps roofs over heads, lights on, food on tables, as well as putting gifts under trees for those feel… ATF Professional · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Faerch launches chilled ready meal trays with minimum 40% tray rPET content INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed from beauty spot 30,000 tonnes of waste dumped in ancient Kent woodland as part of an organised crime operation is set to be removed. The Environment Agency launched a criminal investigation last year after household and construction waste piled 15 feet high in places was discovered in Hoad’s Wood, Kent. Investigators say gangs of organised criminals are […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Sustainable fashion: A turning point for textiles Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant at intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose, shares her expertise on decarbonising the textiles industry and creating sustainable fashion. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news EuRIC joins calls for recycled steel investment EuRIC has published a position paper on the future of the European steel industry – calling for measures to promote the use of recycled steel. Julia Ettinger, EuRIC’s secretary general, called recycled steel the “most economically viable and scalable solution” for Europe’s steel sector and said that it has the potential to drive “a competitive, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Brother Industries Slovakia Hits Zero Avoidable Waste to Landfill Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Consultant, Bronwynn Harris, discusses Brother Industries (Slovakia) s.r.o.'s impressive Zero Avoidable Waste to Landfill certification. This accolade highlights their commitment to reducing environmental impact by ensuring that waste is recycled, reused, recovered and, wherever possible, kept out of landfill disposal. She outlines how, by partnering us, Bro… Valpak · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Five key takeaways from Brazil’s 2035 climate pledge Brazil’s new climate pledge, launched at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, aims to cut... Carbon Brief · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news ‘Bumpy label’ brand wins food waste innovation award Food expiry label brand Mimica has been awarded $5,000 after winning Lineage’s Food Chain Innovation Challenge. The brand has developed a solution called “Bump” which is available as a cap or tag that shows the true longevity of food and drinks by responding to temperature changes and becoming bumpy when the food or drinks actually … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI SET TO LAUNCH FESTIVE MAYONNAISE FOR JUST £1.29 This Christmas, shoppers can switch up their festive traditions by embracing a mayo mash-up as Aldi is launching two new limited-edition products — Bramwells Cranberry Mayonnaise (£1.29, 250g) and Bramwells Sage & Onion Stuffing Mayonnaise (£1.29, 250g). Available in stores from 5th December, these quirky condiments are set to elevate festive feasts nationwide. Aldi’s Bramwells […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news 120 solar-powered bins for Reigate and Banstead Reigate and Banstead borough council has installed more than 120 solar-powered bins capable of holding at least five times more than traditional litter bins. The new bins will be installed in areas of high footfall including town centres with the older bins being removed. Residents have been told to look out for bins with colourful … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29: Nations commit to reducing methane from organic waste On day nine of COP29, which focused on food, water, and agriculture, over 30 countries endorsed a declaration on reducing methane from organic waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Mura Technology Becomes First Advanced Recycler to Join Ecoinvent Life Cycle Database The post Mura Technology Becomes First Advanced Recycler to Join Ecoinvent Life Cycle Database appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news When beauty meets determination: landscape photography award winners named The winners of this year's International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have been announced Positive News · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Local school children scoop sculpture competition prizes Following the launch of a creative sculpture competition for local schools earlier this year, Alupro and re3 (the waste partnership covering Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils) have announced the talented, young winners. Challenged to create sculptures from clean, used aluminium foil, four winning entries were chosen. Gaia Joseph from Park Lane School in […] Alupro · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Innovation and R&D | Pioneering sustainable progress - Unilever Global Unilever news · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Companies behind campaign to ‘end plastic waste’ produced 1,000 times more plastic than it cleaned up The post Companies behind campaign to ‘end plastic waste’ produced 1,000 times more plastic than it cleaned up appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news NBF Unveils New Video Highlighting Benefits of Supplier Membership Following the success of its manufacturer member counterpart, the National Bed Federation (NBF) has produced a second humorous testimonial video to draw attention to the key benefits of membership and attract new supplier members. The video uses puppets to inform and entertain viewers while increasing awareness and promoting the benefits of joining the trade association […] National Bed Federation · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Forever chemicals: Second law firm instructed by residents in most PFAS polluted town - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Ocado’s 600 Series Bot: the world's most advanced 3D-industrial printed product. - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news The most climate-friendly parliament yet has a public mandate for much stronger action This post is by Juliet Michaelson, co-director of strategic development at Possible. After a period of British politics characterised by the risk of climate descending into culture war, it’s welcome to have a government that accepts the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee (CCC)​​​ on […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Nov 2024 Industry news Global Methane Pledge and climate action for farmers: What happened on Food, Water and Agriculture Day at COP29? As the G20 summit concluded in Brazil with a commitment to keeping the 1.5C target alive, Day nine of COP29 in Baku brought several key initiatives focused on decarbonising food and agriculture sectors. Here, edie summarises the biggest announcements. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news EA to clear up ‘exceptional’ 35k tonne waste crime Acumen Waste Services, part of the Beauparc Group, has been appointed by the Environment Agency (EA) to work in partnership on the clearance of illegal waste from Hoad’s Wood near Ashford, Kent. The BBC reported earlier this year that 35,000 tonnes of waste had been fly-tipped in the wood – covering a 100 metre by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Xampla awarded grant to advance groundbreaking probiotic microencapsulation technology with Quadram Institute The post Xampla awarded grant to advance groundbreaking probiotic microencapsulation technology with Quadram Institute appeared first on Xampla . Xampla news · 19 Nov 2024