Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards: CMBC Case study Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s (CMBC) has a range of sustainability initiatives aiming to reduce the environmental impact across key areas of its value chain: farming, manufacturing, and logistics. Through these key projects, on trade customers benefit from products with a lower carbon footprint, water use and made with sustainably sourced ingredients: Regenerative Farming CMBC aimed […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Ellers Farm Distillery – Drinks Sustainability Awards Ellers Farm Distillery was championed as the winner of the Economic Sustainability Award. This award celebrates organisations in the foodservice industry for their sustainability and responsible business practices, and Ellers Farm Distillery’s processes are exemplary. The distillery became a Certified B Corp® in September 2023, and as a B Corp, the company is part of […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Comment: Diet focus can be net-zero turning point Recognition from IGD of the need to lower meat consumption to decarbonise the food system helps validate an industry shift that is already underway, says Nick Hughes. The publication of a plan for transitioning the food system to net-zero is a significant moment for the sector. Not for what the plan says – the conclusions […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Altilium Achieves Milestone In EV Battery Recycling With Production Of Cam Matching Performance Of Commercial Materials Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced a major breakthrough in the development of the UK’s only domestic supply of sustainable low-carbon battery materials, with test results confirming for the first time that its recycled cathode active materials (CAM) are comparable to commercial materials. ATF Professional · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Amcor and Berry Global announce merger deal Packaging companies Amcor and Berry Global have today (19 November 2024) announced that they will combine in an all-stock transaction. The definitive merger agreement will see Berry shareholders receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing of the agreement. The exchange will result in Amcor and Berry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news How to Maintain Commercial Wheelie Bins for Long-Term Use Commercial wheelie bins are essential for efficient waste management in many businesses, including those in retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors. […] Countrystyle Recycling · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2024 -Wastesavers This Buy Nothing New Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Wastesavers and how they help the planet, people and pocket. Reuse Network · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Skills bootcamp to end ‘chronic shortage’ of HGV drivers Eight waste and recycling firms have signed up to a skills bootcamp for HGV drivers in response to a reported “chronic shortage”. The skills bootcamp is being run by the Department for Education (DfE) and was first launched in December 2021. Waste and recycling firms of all sizes can sign up to the programme which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Plastic credit schemes not viable EPR replacement Research by Eunomia has found that plastic credit schemes cannot act as a replacement for “well-designed” extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes in managing plastic waste. Plastic credit schemes aim to redirect funds to projects and organisations which collect, recycle and manage plastic waste and are particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. The schemes typically … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news DS Smith expects 40% jump in contaminated recycling this winter Paper and card recycling systems could see a 40% increase in plastic contamination over the winter months as rain turns cardboard into a “wet magnet”, DS Smith warns. The sustainable packaging company DS Smith has warned the “sticky cardboard” problem could see over 5,000 tonnes of plastic entering the UK’s paper and card recycling […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Playing between the lines: the orchestra that performs in car parks By performing in unconventional spaces, The Multi-Story Orchestra brings classical music to young people who may not otherwise encounter it Positive News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Keep Wales Tidy DRS Statement November 2024 The post Keep Wales Tidy DRS Statement November 2024 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Facing Food Poverty in the UK: Understanding the Crisis and How We Can Help With the rising cost of living, food poverty is impacting millions across the UK. This article explores the factors driving the crisis and solutions to combat food insecurity. City Harvest London · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Autumn Litter Blitz results 2024 The post Autumn Litter Blitz results 2024 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Link between resources & environment “poorly understood” in government The connection between using resources better and achieving environmental goals has been “poorly understood” in government and amongst politicians, according to insiders interviewed by Green Alliance. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news OPRL’s ‘Do Not Recycle’ labels as important as ‘Recycle’ labels to avoid wishcycling OPRL addresses the risks of over-enthusiastic ‘wishcycling,’ where non-recyclable items are mistakenly placed in recycling bins. Learn how our clear, actionable labels like ‘Do Not Recycle’ and ‘Recycle With Large Bags’ reduce contamination, prevent landfill waste, and strengthen trust in recycling programs by providing reliable guidance on every product. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Farmers’ protest – Greenpeace comment Commenting on today’s farmers’ protest at Westminster, Greenpeace UK’s Head of Politics, Ami McCarthy, said: “Farmers have a vital job to do in growing good-quality food and looking after the countryside, but that job is getting harder. Extreme weather, competition from industrial farms and supermarkets denying them a fair price for their food – all this […] Greenpeace UK · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ALDI’S BOTTOMLESS PIGS IN BLANKETS RESTAURANT RETURNS Following its sell-out success last year, Aldi announces the return of its Bottomless Pigs in Blankets Restaurant. The legendary restaurant, which dished out over 10,000 pigs in blankets to hundreds of visitors last year, will re-open its doors on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch, 29th to 30th November. The news comes as consumer group Which? […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news £3.4m funding to EMR for aluminium recycling project EMR has received £3.4 million in funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for a research project to build a new metals processing facility. The project aims to determine the requirements for a facility which will be able to produce aluminium extrusion billet with less embodied carbon. The process will turn post-consumer metals into components … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Analysis: China’s emissions have now caused more global warming than EU China’s historical emissions within its borders have now caused more global warming than the 27... Carbon Brief · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Planning reform to enable climate action is not just a technical necessity but a moral imperative This post is by Rachel Solomon Williams, executive director of Aldersgate Group. The UK government has set out a mission to achieve a fully decarbonised power system by 2030, with a commitment to double onshore wind, triple solar power and quadruple offshore wind capacity. Decarbonising […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Nov 2024 Industry news Stoane reuses exhibition stand at LIGHT 24 Sustainable luminaire maker Stoane Lighting is to reuse its stand at the LIGHT 24 exhibition in London. It will be […] Recolight · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news School is first to upgrade with retrofit LED modules A school in the north of England has become one of first in the UK to install a retrofit LED […] Recolight · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Cory and ISC to revive Barking wharf with £34m contract Civils contractor ISC has been awarded a £34 million contract by waste management company Cory to build a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) on the River Thames in Barking. The “River Road” project will see an existing riverside site modernised – including a safeguarded wharf and waste site. One of two berths, Rippleway Wharf, is also … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Countries are cheating their way to net zero by overrelying on forests Leading researchers warn that relying on "passive" carbon sinks such as forests to absorb ongoing carbon emissions will doom the world to continued warming New Scientist — Environment · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Welsh Government withdraws from UK Deposit Return Scheme Wales has withdrawn from the development of an aligned deposit return scheme (DRS) across the UK, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH ALDI’S BRAND-NEW MULLED CIDER FROM JUST £3.99 Aldi, the nation’s favourite for affordable Christmas cheer, is unwrapping a festive collection of new seasonal beers and ciders, guaranteed to warm spirits and spread holiday magic. From cosy nights by the fire to sparkling celebrations, Aldi has the perfect beverage to make this Christmas extra festive. Stealing the show this year is Aldi’s NEW […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Wales exits joint UK DRS process Welsh deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, has announced that Wales will not proceed with the joint process for the development of a unified deposit return scheme (DRS) in the UK. Although Wales will not be able to notify the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in relation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Why resource policy fails, as told by government insiders This parliamentary term kicked off with a promise of change, including a clear commitment to create a circular economy. It sits alongside explicit aims around growth, new jobs and accelerating the green economy. Overhauling how we use resources underpins all of this. But many seasoned […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news The app that spreads joy and reconnects people via creating family newspapers One company has come up with an idea that reconnects generations by combining digital apps with print Positive News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news The True Cost of Potholes: How Road Hazards Are Leading to Costly Vehicle Write-Offs Data from leading insurer Allianz highlights the significant impact potholes have on vehicles and their owners, revealing that one in five (21%) insurance claims involving a vehicle hitting a pothole result in the vehicle being declared a total loss. This alarming statistic underscores the financial burden and inconvenience potholes impose on motorists. ATF Professional · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news REPORT: Taxing Big Oil would grow UN climate loss & damage fund twentyfold, analysis finds A press conference about this report will be held at COP29 on 18 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 16:30 Baku time at the Press Conference Room Natavan, Blue Zone. For more information or to receive a copy of the report, please email joe.evans@greenpeace.org. Baku, Azerbaijan, 18 November 2024 – A small tax on just seven of […] Greenpeace UK · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Global Commitment signatories outperforming peers in tackling plastic waste The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has released a report on the performance of signatories to the Global Commitment, which found they “significantly” outperformed their peers. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Green Alliance: Report on government shows sector goals are ‘poorly understood’ The Green Alliance has published new insights from parliamentarians, officials and advisers, which shed light on why the previous government “failed” to make progress on resources policy, with key objectives of their 2018 strategy unachieved. The report suggests how the current government, which has committed to “moving to a circular economy”, can succeed where others … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Roberts Metal Packaging triumphs with ‘Best in Metal’ award win L-R Aidan Ruddock, Chair of MPMA; Chris Saunders, Roberts Metal Packaging. 18 November 2024: Only a few weeks after its UK Packaging Awards victory, Roberts Metal Packaging has been awarded […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Hundreds of UK green gas plants at risk of closure Hundreds of UK green gas plants at risk of closure Hundreds of small green gas plants in the UK are set to close by 2031 with the loss of 2 terawatt hours of clean electricity to the grid – enough clean electricity to power around 500,000 homes[1]. The closures have been revealed in a survey… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Neath Port Talbot axes reduced collection plans Welsh local authority Neath Port Talbot has announced that it will not go ahead with plans to reduce its residual waste collections to every three weeks. In a budget-cutting exercise, the council has asked all services to identify 5% in financial savings for next year – equating to £739,000 for its waste and recycling services. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Vital Atlantic Ocean current is already weakening due to melting ice A study modelling the impact of melting ice suggests scientists have underestimated the risk that an important ocean current will shut down and cause climate chaos New Scientist — Environment · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Cork Airport launches charity reverse vending machines Cork Airport has partnered with Re-turn to launch the first reverse vending machines located at a transport hub as part of the Deposit Return Scheme, under a pilot programme. At a ceremony at Cork Airport yesterday, Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle officially unveiled the new reverse vending machines. The airport will have four … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2024