Recycling news: 2024

Industry news ALDI SETS TWO-BOTTLE LIMIT ON SPARKLING OFFER Aldi will introduce a two-bottle purchase limit on its Crémant De Loire from Friday 27th December to Tuesday 31st December, when it’s reduced from £8.99 to £4.99, just in time for New Year’s celebrations. Launched as part of the supermarket’s latest Autumn Winter range, this Specially Selected sparkling has been praised for its notes of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Prioritising action to save trees from extinction Botanic Gardens Conservation International experts explain how the Global Tree Assessment prioritises action to save trees from extinction. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Tri-Locker Bursting onto the packaging scene in 2023, Tri-Locker is a Patented tray sealing solution right at the forefront of offering sustainable packaging solutions. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news ALDI’S SELL-OUT SCHOOL UNIFORM BUNDLE RETURNS FROM JUST £3.50 IN FIRST-EVER JANUARY LAUNCH For the first time, Aldi will be selling its popular uniform bundle in January. Offering shoppers two bundles perfect for kitting kids out in 2025, options start from just £3.50 to help those looking for ways to save on essentials as the cost of living is set to rise into 2025[1]. Whether kids have had […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Webinar: Simpler Recycling and food collections How can we navigate the challenges of setting up new recycling collections, and find practical ways to reduce food waste? Resource Futures · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: AI insights from 2024 Recycleye has over 30 AI and robotics systems installed in MRFs across Europe, scanning and identifying items on material streams 24/7, 365 days per year. Adding to its dataset of 1 billion waste images, the London-based technology company has released a round-up of compositional insights from waste sorting. Each Recycleye QualiBot comprises a computer vision … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Four priorities to ensure the new food strategy fulfils its promise Expensive food, unhealthy diets, farmers that can’t make a living and a nation grappling with the climate and nature crises. With all of this in the in-tray, the news last week that the government aims to reshape the food system and develop a new food […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates December News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Keenan Recycling | Sustainable alliance: Falkirk Council and Keenan Recycling reduce carbon footprint Falkirk Council and Keenan Recycling have formed a successful partnership, demonstrating a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. By collaborating on food waste collection and recycling initiatives, both organisations have made significa… Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Q4 Newsletter – December 2024 Member news - Full EPR Packaging Regulations are due to come into force in January 2025 Industry news - Government sets out next steps for WEEE reform following industry consultation Compliance news - New service announcement! Small Producer webpage Main article - Recycling crisis: UK throwing away 5 million vapes per week Download Der Beitrag Q4 Newsletter – December 2024 erschien zuerst auf U… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Packaging EPR ‘illustrative’ fees further updated - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news When is Zero Waste Week 2025 – and How you Can Take Part When is Zero Waste Week 2025 and How You Can Take Part Zero Waste Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of reducing waste and living sustainably. In 2025, Zero Waste Week will take place from Monday, 1st September to Sunday, 7th September. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on… Zero Waste Week · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news tips for enjoying a Zero Waste Christmas As the festive season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of giving, decorating, and indulging. But as wonderful as Christmas is, it can also be one of the most wasteful times of the year. This year, I’m sharing some simple tips for a less wasteful Christmas. It’s all about enjoying the… Zero Waste Week · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news What went right this week: dispelling disinformation, plus more Spain moved to tackle fake news, US climate activists claimed a win, and two species made ‘epic’ comebacks, plus more Positive News · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news Cookie policy | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 20 Dec 2024 Industry news MPMA General Line Sector Committee meeting minutes, 17 October 2024 The post MPMA General Line Sector Committee meeting minutes, 17 October 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news The government’s circular economy strategy is a landmark moment The government has just joined us at Green Alliance in convening its own circular economy task force, and we’re flattered, as well as excited about its potential. When we heard, back in July, that this was in the works, we weren’t altogether sure whether we […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 24 October 2024 The post MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 24 October 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news The Circular Economy and Consumer Awareness: Supporting Sustainability with Recyclus The post The Circular Economy and Consumer Awareness: Supporting Sustainability with Recyclus appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Wren partners with EGGER to reduce waste EGGER and Wren have implemented a closed-loop waste management system in partnership, as part of their ongoing effort to increase sustainability and reduce waste. Wood Recyclers Association · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Oxfordshire recycles 80k vapes in a year In partnership with Cherwell district council, Oxford city council and ODS, Oxfordshire county council has announced that the team have collected over 80,000 disposable, single-use vapes for recycling, weighing in at over 2 tonnes, as part of its recycling scheme. The scheme launched in November 2023 and encourages residents across Oxfordshire to recycle their vapes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Recording Key Metrics in Bike Reuse: A Guide to Standardising Data A guide to standardising data for key metrics in bike reuse, in association with the Circular Communities Scotland Affordable Access to Bikes Project Circular Communities Scotland · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news New Guidance: Storing, Depolluting, and Dismantling Waste Motorcycles under RPS 329 The Environment Agency has issued a new regulatory position statement (RPS) 329, published on 17 December 2024, specifically addressing the storage, depollution, and dismantling of waste motorcycles. While compliance with an environmental permit remains a legal requirement for these activities, RPS 329 provides a temporary framework under which enforcement action may not be taken, provided cert… ATF Professional · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Ofwat approves £104bn funding for water sector overhaul and pollution control UK water regulator Ofwat has approved a £104bn investment in the water sector, aimed at improving water quality, reducing pollution, and securing long-term supplies for England and Wales. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Will alt proteins pack a punch in 2025? 2024 has been an eventful year for alternative proteins, a category that includes plant-based meat alternatives, products made using precision fermentation techniques, insect protein and cell-based or cultivated meat products. Although some of the commercial lustre has fallen off the UK plant-based meat alternatives market this year amid a series of high profile administrations and restructures… Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news EU signs off packaging rules with new reuse and recycling targets New EU packaging rules were signed off this week, which will involve changes to labelling, the introduction of new single-use reduction targets and binding reuse targets. At the energy council meeting 25 countries voted in favour of the packaging and packaging waste regulations (PPWR). Under the new rules, takeaway businesses will have to allow customers to bring […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Seaweed and fruit pits make innovation grade A fish alternative made from seaweed and upcycled fruit pits are among the innovations to have been awarded prize money to help scale up their concepts in 2025. The duo were among the winners of this year’s ‘Marketed innovation prize’ from EIT Food, a pan-European innovation community part-funded by the European Union. The annual prize […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Ministers urged to tackle scourge of sugar Health and environmental groups have joined forces to urge the government to take action on the oversupply of sugar after research found UK production is nearly three times greater than the total needed to meet the entire population’s maximum daily intake. Organisations including Feedback, British Dental Association, Sustainable Soils Alliance and Obesity Health Alliance have […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Genetic tweak to three key crops massively boosts their growth A simple change to maize, sorghum and sugarcane that allows them to take advantage of rising CO2 levels can boost their growth by around a fifth New Scientist — Environment · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Navigating winter challenges’ Martin Dallison, supply chain coordinator, Everflow, suggests a sustainable approach to festive waste management OPINION: As winter sets in, there’s an often-overlooked challenge businesses face: the impact of cold weather on waste management. This is especially challenging during the festive season when waste production is expected to increase significantly. To overcome these seasonal challeng… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Recycling EV batteries could supply up to a quarter of Europe’s EVs by 2030 A new study by European clean transport and energy NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that recycling battery metals could supply up to 25% of Europe’s EV needs by 2030, offering both sustainability and resource independence. According to the report, materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap have the potential to build up to 2.4 [...] Altilium news · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Share & Repair Network Project Impact Report Circular Communities Scotland's Share and Repair Network's Impact Report. Circular Communities Scotland · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news The triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change Read about the unique challenges coastal regions face from human activities and the combined crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Government announces Circular Economy Taskforce members The UK Government has announced the members of the new Circular Economy Taskforce, which will support them in creating a circular economy strategy for England. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Homelessness campaigner and BBC Radio 2 quizmaster made Ambassador of Emmaus UK We are delighted to share the news that homelessness campaigner, author and BBC Radio 2 quizmaster Jay Flynn MBE has been made Ambassador of Emmaus UK. Jay brings lived experience... Emmaus UK · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Farmer recieves suspended sentence for spreading contaminated compost Leicestershire farmer given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to charges related to spreading contaminated compost containing plastics, metals, and textiles over his land. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Don’t forget the important role of the public sector in looking after nature This post is by Andrew Allen Lead Policy Advocate – Land Use at The Woodland Trust There is disconnect between the scale of the nature crisis, and to a lesser extent the targets to address it, and the measures being taken to do something about […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Our work in Stockport - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Wastecare East Leeds - WasteCare WasteCare · 19 Dec 2024 Industry news Analysis: Only five proposals for coal plants remain across OECD’s 38 countries The number of new coal plants under development in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... Carbon Brief · 19 Dec 2024