Recycling news: 2024

Industry news What went right this week: progress in uncertain times, plus more The Earthshot prize revealed its winners, the UK trialled a four-day week, and cancer research took a step forward, plus more Positive News · 8 Nov 2024 Industry news Fundraise for City Harvest: top challenge events to sign up for Join team City Harvest and fundraise for us by signing up for a range of fun and challenging events, from runs to treks! City Harvest London · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming This year is now virtually certain to beat 2023 as the hottest year on record,... Carbon Brief · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Konvoy and Brewpoint IoT Keg Tracking: Innovations in Packaging Award 2024 – Highly Commended Kegs and casks play a critical role in the beverage industry bringing efficiency, effectiveness and circularity to storage, transportation and quality in supplying the hospitality sector. But kegs and casks don’t always get the appreciation they deserve. In fact, of the approximate 200 million kegs in the global beverage market, 5%-10% are estimated to be […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news NET-ZERO NOTEBOOK: Time to get real-zero? Research shows ethics are out of mind when people eat out of home, while the upset around offsets leads to new standards and concerns for the future of the Notebook. By David Burrows. We are now into the thick of ‘climate season’. This busy period for campaigners, corporates and policymakers includes New York Climate Week, […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news The Friday Digest: Solving the 3.2 billion single-use cup conundrum “We were at 6% recycling of cups and gaining momentum, but the pandemic took the wind out of our sails,” explains Hannah Osman, national cup recycling manager at Valpak. Amidst the climate crisis and dire state of the natural world, recycling more single-use cups might not appear in the top 10, or even top 100, items […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Carbon emissions from private jets have exploded in recent years The climate impact of flights taken by the super-rich rose sharply from 2019 to 2023, fuelling calls for a carbon tax on private aviation New Scientist — Environment · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Plastic-free cups claims upset recyclers Recyclers and packaging experts have said new paper concepts that claim to be ‘plastic-free’ or ‘zero-plastic’ are hard-to-recycle and disrupt processing. Brands continue to test and trial cups that they hope to market as ‘more sustainable’, including those with so-called ‘aqueous coatings’. Details of what these liners actually consist of are a closely guarded secret. […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news New refill system could cut carbon emissions in half, says Diageo Reusable kegs that pipe spirits to a dispensing unit are being trialled in seven bars for six weeks by Diageo using its Smirnoff vodka brand. The new system, called ‘Everpour’ and developed with design consultancy Hodges and Drake, will be available at selected bars in and around Dublin, Ireland. Participating sites in the trial will […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Wrap urges foodservice to up the ante on food waste Hospitality and foodservice businesses should add food waste prevention to the objectives of boardroom directors in a bid to reduce the vast amount of good food that goes to waste in out of home settings. The call came from the charity Wrap ahead of the festive period, with December described as the sector’s “most wasteful […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Haringey implements 150% fine increase for fly-tipping Haringey council in Greater London has increased its maximum fine for fly-tipping by 150%. Residents and businesses could be fined up to £1000 in an attempt to combat “waste dumping”. In a council survey last year, 96% of 8,000 participants agreed that fines should be imposed for fly-tipping. The council has also raised the maximum … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Stalemate at COP16 has left global biodiversity progress uncertain This post is by Ben Parker, Bethan Laughlin and Georgina Chandler of the Zoological Society of London. It ends our COP16 miniseries, a collection of blogs spotlighting this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference. In the early hours of a winter’s day in 2022, the Global Biodiversity Framework […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Experts: What does a Trump presidency mean for climate action? The Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th US president, beating his... Carbon Brief · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news The Carbon Brief Quiz 2024 Around 500 scientists, civil servants, journalists and climate experts took part in the 10th annual... Carbon Brief · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news UK waste exports to Türkiye increase by 60% New analysis from Greenpeace Türkiye has identified a 60% increase in UK waste exports to the country between 2022 and 2023. The UK was also the largest exporter of waste to Türkiye worldwide in 2023, with 140,907 tonnes sent to the country compared to 87,900 the previous year. The increase comes after figures temporarily saw … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Costa Slip Tray Gift Card - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Westminster celebrates success of night recycling Westminster council has said that its West End night recycling operations have led to an increased recycling rate and a reduction in waste management costs. Since February 2024, the council and its contractor Veolia have operated two night-time recycling rounds in Covent Garden, Soho and parts of Fitzrovia and Victoria. To date, the council has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news FROM LEFTOVERS TO LIQUID GOLD: ALDI LAUNCHES FOOD WASTE BEERS Multiple Drinks Retailer of the Year champion1, Aldi, is continuing to take bold steps towards a sustainable future with the launch of its new The Hop Foundry beers crafted from food waste. Exclusively available at Aldi, The Hop Foundry brand was initially founded in ​​2023 with an independent brewery partner. Now the supermarket is partnering […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news The Greatest Show for a Cause: Adam Hewitt Ltd’s 15th Annual Charity Bonfire Ignites Support for Cure Leukaemia and St Richard’s Hospice Adam Hewitt Ltd hosted its highly anticipated annual Charity Bonfire on November 5th, 2024, in Harvington, Kidderminster, celebrating its 15th year. This signature event was held to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia, a charity dedicated to advancing treatment and care for those affected by blood cancers, and St Richard’s Hospice, which provides compassionate care for people with life-limiting illn… ATF Professional · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Navigating uncertain times in the global used textile industry’ As German collector and recycler SOEX enters administration, Mohammed Patel, business development manager at the Textile Recycling Association, discusses the challenges that lie ahead for the used textile industry. OPINION: The UK and EU textile collection industries have long played an essential role in global sustainability and waste reduction. However, both sectors today are facing … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news 2024 winners of £1 million Earthshot Prize announced Prince William has announced the five winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize who will each receive £1 million to develop their businesses. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news ETRI 2024: Urgent action needed to address critical flexibility challenges REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI REVEALS 11 NEW STORES OPENING BEFORE CHRISTMAS Aldi is to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas, bringing its unbeatable prices to even more communities. New stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland are set to open this week, while Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London are also gearing up […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Veolia Gillmoss Discovery Centre declared ‘Autism Friendly’ Veolia’s Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre in Liverpool has received accreditation from the National Autistic Society. The Autism Friendly Award is an accreditation programme set up by the National Autistic Society to help businesses cater for autistic people. Businesses are required to meet set standards and follow a framework to demonstrate that they offer an autism-friendly … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news UK waste exports to Turkey increased by 60% between 2022-2023 UK waste exports to Turkey increased by 60% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new analysis of data by Greenpeace Türkiye. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Preparing for 2025 Packaging EPR Submissions - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news enfinium partners with Wasteer to deploy innovative AI technology at Yorkshire energy-from-waste facility enfinium partners with Wasteer to deploy innovative AI technology at Yorkshire energy-from-waste facility enfinium · 7 Nov 2024 Industry news Could seaweed be the ultimate carbon capture solution? Our Future Chronicles column explores an imagined history of inventions and developments yet to come. In our latest glimpse into the near future, Rowan Hooper tells how seaweed was a game changer when it came to getting carbon out of the atmosphere in the 2030s New Scientist — Environment · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Why do we burn more coal and wood than ever, asks a provocative book In More and More and More, Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that tackling climate change means rethinking our history of energy consumption – and exposing the green transition as a fiction New Scientist — Environment · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Lancaster University partnership extracts metals from WEEE Lancaster University has partnered with environmental firm ICT Reverse to extract precious metals from printed circuit boards (PCBs) from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The company, based in Morecambe, has been involved in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University’s School of Engineering. The project received £129,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) … … letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Liverpool likely to take control of waste collection Liverpool city council has said that it is set to take control of its environmental services – including waste collection, street cleansing and parks maintenance. The services have been delivered by council-owned subsidiary Liverpool Streetscene Services (LSSL) since 2016. The council said that a number of factors have caused them to reconsider the current arrangement, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Saving the planet, one magic trick at a time Megan Swann performs environmental magic, spellbinding tricks to inspire children and adults to act more sustainably Positive News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Cropped 6 November 2024: COP16 concludes; Recognition for Indigenous peoples; Spain’s farms hit by ‘deadly floods’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Top 5 Cyber Risks Companies must remain vigilant to safeguard their digital assets and sensitive information in the ever-evolving technology landscape. As specialists in insurance for vehicle and metal recyclers, Howden Insurance understands the importance of protecting businesses from all angles, including cybersecurity. In this article, Howden has compiled a list of five cybersecurity risks organisations shoul… ATF Professional · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Altilium’s recycled battery materials cut EV emissions by 25% Altilium has calculated that using its recycled cathode and anode materials could reduce the carbon footprint of a new electric vehicle (EV) by 25.4%, compared to using virgin raw materials. The reduction marks an important breakthrough for automotive OEMs committed to decarbonising EV production and meeting their sustainability goals. While EVs are pivotal in reducing [...] Altilium news · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news 2024 is set to be the first year that breaches the 1.5°C warming limit This year’s average global temperature is almost certain to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial times – a milestone that should spur urgent action, say climate scientists New Scientist — Environment · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Webinar: Key outcomes from the UN’s COP16 biodiversity summit The UN nature summit COP16 recently concluded in Cali, Colombia, with key decisions on Indigenous... Carbon Brief · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news WINE-TER IS COMING! COSY UP WITH ALDI’S 2024 CHRISTMAS WINE RANGE Vino lovers rejoice as supermarket Aldi is welcoming a brand-new range of high-quality, affordable wines to shelves, just in time for Christmas. From winter whites to cosy reds and showstopping fizz, there is something for everyone this festive season. NEW and landing in stores on 11th November: Specially Selected Blanquette de Limoux (£9.49, 75cl) Featuring […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Has plastic pollution reached its tipping point? As the UN prepares to sign a major treaty on plastic pollution, are we on the brink of unstoppable positive change? Positive News · 6 Nov 2024