Recycling news: 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. The [...] Altilium news · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news The Global Commitment 2024 - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news International Men’s Day 2024: Meet Matthew Snoddy - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Mochi maker Little Moons considers UK factory closure - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Case Study: Sustainable Wine Solutions – Bottle Return Scheme 1. Executive Summary Overview: Sustainable Wine Solutions has launched an innovative bottle return scheme aimed at reducing single-use glass in the wine industry. By focusing on circular economy principles, the program promotes reuse, minimises waste, and significantly reduces CO2 emissions. Key Outcomes: 2. Background Industry Context: The wine industry faces significant sustainability challen… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Engaging Consumer Content Ideas for the Bed Trade This Festive Season With the festive season just around the corner, it is the prime opportunity for businesses in the bed trade to connect with consumers. Sharing valuable insights and advice alongside your sales promotions can help you stand out and attract customers. Here are some content ideas for the bed trade to enhance your social media and […] National Bed Federation · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Q&A: The evolving science of ‘extreme weather attribution’ As global temperatures rise, extreme weather events are becoming more intense and more frequent all... Carbon Brief · 18 Nov 2024 Industry news Christmas Waste Collection Schedule Update Please note, there will be no collections on Christmas Day (Wednesday, 25th December) or Boxing Day (Thursday, 26th December). Collections […] Countrystyle Recycling · 17 Nov 2024 Industry news RWE’s UK onshore wind farm and M&S’ recycling scheme: 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, RWE’s 53 megawatts (MW) onshore wind farm in the UK, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Nov 2024 Industry news Reusable Nappies - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 16 Nov 2024 Industry news Emmaus expresses ‘deep concern’ over potential cost of National Insurance increase Emmaus UK has expressed its “deep concern” over the impact an increase to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) could have on its ability to provide critical services. The charity’s CEO... Emmaus UK · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Report sheds light on local-level fast fashion initiatives A new report from Zero Waste Europe has shown that European cities are “setting a precedent” by acting on fast fashion at the local level, regardless of guidance level from governments. The report entitled: ‘Cities and consumption: Local solutions to curb textile waste and combat fast fashion’, showcases practical examples of cities demonstrating solutions to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Webinar: Ask Carbon Brief anything about COP29 As COP29 nears its mid-point in Baku, Azerbaijan, Carbon Brief has hosted a webinar to... Carbon Brief · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Bioenergy ‘second most important’ renewable The REA’s annual “REview” report has highlighted that bioenergy is now the second biggest contributor to renewable power generation at 11% in 2023. This form of renewable energy includes Energy from Waste (EfW), biomass power and anaerobic digestion (AD). Growth in EfW alone has been significant, increasing by 42% over the past five years. Bioenergy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI AWARDED ‘RETAILER OF THE YEAR’ AT PRESTIGIOUS SPIRITS BUSINESS AWARDS The nation’s cheapest supermarket[1], Aldi, has fought off competition to be crowned ‘Retailer of the Year’ at the prestigious Spirits Business Awards – announced at a packed ceremony at The Underglobe Theatre in Bankside, London. The result comes after the supermarket revolutionised the spirits aisle with its sustainable and innovative approach this year. From the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Youth lead the charge for climate action at YouthCOP 2024 The post Youth lead the charge for climate action at YouthCOP 2024 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Satellites spot methane leaks – but ‘super-emitters’ don’t fix them Governments and companies almost never take action when satellites alert them about large methane leaks coming from oil and gas infrastructure New Scientist — Environment · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 host Azerbaijan faces climate disaster as Caspian Sea dries up Water levels in the Caspian Sea are set to fall dramatically as the climate gets hotter, posing a major threat to economic activity and ecosystems in the region New Scientist — Environment · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news COP29 DeBriefed 15 November 2024: Azerbaijan’s shaky start; Finance and fossil fuels dominate negotiations; Free webinar today Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news BPF releases Equipment Effectiveness guide on injection moulding The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide to offer technical guidance to plastics manufacturers. The guide explores the value plastics manufacturers can gain by optimising production processes on equipment, focusing specifically on injection moulding. It covers the importance of an equipment investment and maintenance strategy to increase capacity and r… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news WRAP: ‘9 out of 10 countries’ NDCs fail to tackle food waste’ WRAP has released a report calling for countries to include food loss and waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The report stated that out of 195 countries attending COP29, just 12 have committed to reducing food waste and only 17 to tackling food loss. WRAP found that around 30% of all food goes to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Could AI help save the planet? Four ways it’s already making a world of difference Might AI yet prove a useful ally? We unpick how it’s aiding conservation efforts when it comes to forests, food, on land and at sea Positive News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Exploring Regenerative Cotton Farming - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news £1.3 million worth of assets stolen from PET Recycling Plant £1.3 million worth of recycling equipment was stolen from QC Polymer days before the assets were due to be sold at auction. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Bioplastics patent filings up 10% in 2022 A new report by intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees has found that new patent filings for bioplastics exceeded 600 globally for the first time in 2022 – an increase of 10% from 2021. The fourth edition of “Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report” also found that the number of patents filed for international reach has fallen … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Fair competition – why it matters for the Environmental Services Association Submitted to the ESA by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for publication. Free advice to help you stay on the right side of competition law and call out harmful […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news UK’s biggest remanufacturer announces change at the top The UK’s largest lighting remanufacturer FUTURE Designs has announced that its longtime managing director David Clements is to become chairman […] Recolight · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Sustainability among top 3 factors business owners consider when buying coffee Taste, cost, and environmental sustainability are the top three factors business owners and decision-makers consider when buying coffee, according to new data from Nespresso. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Six Social Media Trends For 2025 Hootsuite, a social media scheduling and analytics platform, has released its social media trends for 2025. Here, we summarise six key trends and highlight important takeaways that will benefit NBF Retail Champions. Please note, these trends aren’t specific to the UK bed industry nor developed in collaboration with the NBF. Content Experimentation Creative Disruption: Social […] National Bed Federation · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES DONATION DRIVE AS FOODBANKS BRACE FOR TOUGH CHRISTMAS Aldi has revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas to help guide shoppers. The items have been selected by foodbanks, charities and community groups across the UK and include store cupboard essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet food. The donation drive comes as new research by Aldi’s community giving partner […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news What went right this week: beacons of social progress, plus more There was progress on poverty, the ‘building of the year’ was revealed, and researchers offered a quick climate win, plus more Positive News · 15 Nov 2024 Industry news Plumes of pollution from big factories can make it snow Satellite images reveal that when conditions are right, the pollution from industrial hotspots can cause snow to fall downwind and punch holes in clouds New Scientist — Environment · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Can schools square the sustainable meals circle? New analysis has found a significant gap between government funding and the cost to already cash-strapped schools of providing a nutritious, sustainable lunch. By Nick Hughes. Labour is still in the foothills of its mountainous quest to create the “healthiest and happiest generation of children ever” but there are signs the new government understands the […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news enfinium awards Flintshire repair cafes over £4,000 Energy from Waste (EfW) company enfinium has awarded five Flintshire repair cafes a share of over £4,000. The repair cafes are all located near its Parc Adfer facility in Deeside, North Wales. The cafes are: Flint Town Hall Repair Cafe, Mold Repair Cafe, the St Mary Upton Village Repair Cafe, the Bagillt Community Library Repair … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news The Friday Digest: Baku to reality As world leaders and their officials gather in Baku, Azerbaijan to engage in a fortnight of tense climate diplomacy, the real-world impact our food system is having on human health and the environment has been laid bare in a new report. The ‘State of the nation’s food industry’, produced by the Food Foundation, assessed how […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news IGD says dietary change needed to meet climate goals IGD warns that dietary change will be essential if the UK is to meet its climate targets. New research highlights the role of food choices in reducing emissions and building a sustainable food system Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Major reusable cup trial to kick off in Scotland More than 50 coffee shops in Glasgow will be involved in a trial for a deposit and return scheme for reusable cups. The three-month trial, understood to include most major coffee chains and a number of independent cafés, will start in January, said Gavin Ellis, director and co-founder at Hubbub. Speaking at the Foodservice Packaging […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news Food suppliers must go faster on nutrition Bolder action is needed from businesses and policy makers to increase the production of healthier foods and promote healthier diets. That was the key message from the latest Global Access to Nutrition Index, the first since 2021 and the fifth in total. Produced by global non-profit, ANTi, the index assessed how 30 of the world’s largest […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Nov 2024 Industry news China Briefing 14 November 2024: COP29 special edition Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 14 Nov 2024