Recycling news: 2024

Industry news DRS confirmed to go live in October 2027 after start-date confusion The UK Government has confirmed the UK’s deposit return scheme will go live in October 2027 after the Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh previously said it would be implemented sooner. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Epping Forest launches in-house waste service On Monday (4 November 2024), Epping Forest district council (EFDC) launched a new in-house waste and recycling service. Waste and recycling services were previously contracted out to Biffa, but the council chose not to renew the contract which came to an end on 3 November. The service will be operated under the council’s wholly owned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Macerator’s star-shape blades ready to mash solids at biogas plants MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Macerator’s star-shape blades ready to mash solids at biogas plants Börger has launched a new cutting-basket macerator that helps protect pumps and downstream equipment at biogas plants by consistently mashing solids. Designed with pivoted cutting blades that adjust automatically, the OrbitGrinder operates at an even cutting speed, with its cutting basket’s… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Veolia to help dismantle nuclear-powered submarine Babcock International Group has awarded a contract to KDC Veolia Decommissioning Services UK (KDVC) to dismantle a decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine, Swiftsure, at Babcock’s facility in Rosyth. The contract is part of the UK’s Submarine Dismantling Project in partnership with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). Babcock said that the chosen approach will allow around 90% of … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Councillors team up to clean up Bristol to launch Autumn Litter Blitz The post Councillors team up to clean up Bristol to launch Autumn Litter Blitz appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI’S KEVIN THE CARROT TOYS ARE BACK Get ready for a festive adventure like no other as Kevin the Carrot returns to the middle aisle with an assignment to make this the best Christmas possible. Shoppers can collect characters from the Aldi Christmas advert, including Kevin, Katie and Humbugs from 14th November. But shoppers will need to act fast as with all […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Future Environment Commissioner confirms REACH revision will build on existing work and prioritise protection Yesterday, the EU Environment Commissioner-designate, Jessika Roswall, was questioned by the Environment Committee in the European Parliament. This gives Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) the chance to scrutinise the potential future Commissioners on their file and to assess if they are suitable for the roles they have been given, When questioned about the REACH […] CHEM Trust · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news EMR to explore graphite recovery during EV battery recycling European Metal Recycling (EMR) announces project to explore new ways to recover graphite during the recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, supported by EMR, are investigating the recovery and regeneration of graphite from “black mass”. Black mass is a collection of materials which is generated as electric vehicle […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news EMR to explore graphite recovery from EV batteries European Metal Recycling (EMR) and the University of Birmingham have announced a project to explore graphite recovery from end-of-life (EOL) electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Graphite is usually excluded from the industrial-scale recovery of the high-value lithium, cobalt and nickel despite being classes as a critical material. Commercial EV batteries can contain approximately 11 times more … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Viridor to close mechanical recycling site at Avonmouth Viridor has announced it is closing its mechanical recycling site at Avonmouth following a strategic review. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news The 3.2 Billion Cup Challenge: making the most of the mandatory take back scheme in foodservice settings, in association with Valpak and Reconomy. It was in March 2016 that celebrity chef-turned campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall travelled through London in his ‘coffee cup battle bus’ to raise awareness of the 2.5 billion paper cups being thrown away in the UK every year. The cups were being sold as ‘recyclable’ but hardly any of them were actually recycled – less than 6 million a […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Climate research aims to safeguard British beer The brewer Asahi UK is co-funding projects to explore sustainable innovations for British hop farming after analysis laid bare the future vulnerability of producers. By Nick Hughes. Amid the grave threat posed to food and drink production by a warming climate, the success enjoyed by British-produced wines is often used as a counterpoint to an overwhelmingly negative […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Interactive: Who wants what at the COP29 climate change summit Nations are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the latest round of UN climate talks, where... Carbon Brief · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news Corporate Plan 2024 – 2030 - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news 2024 Supplier and Agency Excellence Awards - Diageo Diageo news and media · 6 Nov 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR 12th MONTH IN A ROW Aldi has just been named Britain’s cheapest supermarket for the 12th month in a row – with an average basket of weekly shopping costing £30.73 less than at Waitrose. Not only is Aldi the only supermarket to ever achieve this milestone, but the discount retailer has also reached this goal for the second time, putting it streets ahead of the competition. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Viridor to close recycling plant in Avonmouth Viridor has today (5 November 2024) announced that it will be closing its Avonmouth mechanical polymers recycling plant. The waste company said that the closure follows “a detailed strategic review” of the site, which opened in March 2022. A separate review of its facility at Rochester is currently underway. A statement from the company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news WRAP releases policy review for increasing UK metal recycling WRAP has released a review of policy options for increasing metal recycling in the UK. The report – Increasing UK Metal Recycling – focused on enhancing the circular economy of priority metals (steel and aluminium) and identifying barriers and opportunities for metal recirculation in the UK. The environmental action NGO also examined ways to increase … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news People in our supply chains and surrounding communities – Grocery - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Food safety and nutrition – Ingredients - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Join Us for the 2024 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards – An Unmissable Night of Celebration, Entertainment, and Excitement! Mark your calendars for the 28th of November, as the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 are set to light up the RAF Museum Midlands in Cosford, Shropshire, with an unforgettable evening packed full of excitement and entertainment. This premier event is more than just an awards ceremony—it’s a thrilling night out that combines industry recognition with a unique lineup of interactive … ATF Professional · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Top 10 sustainable lighting brands Among sustainability professionals, B Corp is considered the gold standard of environmental certifications. It’s not easy to achieve: a business […] Recolight · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Glamox remanufactures 25-year-old luminaires for Oslo hospital Glamox has remanufactured and upgraded luminaires which it supplied to the Oslo University National Hospital 25 years ago Rather than […] Recolight · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news ‘Nobody should have to choose whether to feed or read’ A new charity is joining forces with Britain’s food banks, serving up books to browse, borrow or keep Positive News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news 74% of Europe’s food waste landfilled or incinerated The latest edition of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) report found that just under 75% of Europe’s food waste ended up in a landfill or being incinerated in 2022. The capture rate for food waste in 2022 was 26% while garden waste sat at 46%. “Bio-waste generation in the EU: Current capture levels and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news 分析：尽管煤电反弹，但中国2024年三季度碳排放未增长 继中国的二氧化碳（CO2）排放量在2024年第二季度出现下降后，第三季度碳排放量与去年同期持平或略低。 Carbon Brief基于官方和商业数据进行的最新分析显示，三季度的数字意味着今年中国全年碳排放量仍有可能下降。 上微信关注《碳简报》 然而，最近创纪录的高温导致九月份的排放量上升，加之新的经济刺激措施出台，使得中国的排放轨迹现在面临更大的不确定性。 在今年八月和九月的大部分时间里，肆虐的热浪导致空调用电需求大幅上升，再加上水电出力不足，导致第三季度燃煤发电量增长2%，燃气发电量增长13%，尽管风电和太阳能发电量的增长继续打破纪录。 电力部门的排放量增加被钢铁、水泥和石油使用产生的排放量减少、以及电力部门以外的天然气需求停滞所抵消。因此，中国第三季度的碳排放量较去年同期基本持平或略有下降。 该分析的其他关键调研结果包括： 若要使中国2024年总排放量低于2023年水平，第四季度三… Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Understanding the UK Plastic Packaging Tax: Key changes and future implications Valpak Head of Policy, George Atkinson's blog explores recent adjustments to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, including a higher tax rate tied to inflation and allowance for mass balance accounting for chemically recycled plastics. He also discusses the impact of excluding pre-consumer waste as recycled content, which may increase tax burdens on manufacturers... Valpak · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Waste and packaging – Retail - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Natural fibres in wet wipes may actually be worse for soil and animals Fibres in wet wipes and clothes often make their way into soil - and natural versions could be more damaging than synthetic ones New Scientist — Environment · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Agriculture and farming practices – Sugar - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news WRAP: ‘Reducing hospitality food waste could see 1:14 ROI’ Environmental NGO WRAP is calling for a reduction in food waste in the hospitality and food service sector (HaFS). Research by the group Champions SDG12.3 – which includes the charity – identified an average return on investment of 1:14 across a range of HaFS businesses; for every £1 invested in reducing food waste businesses realised … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news EMR puts graphite recovery in focus as it continues investment in EV battery recycling Global leader in sustainable materials, EMR, has announced a pioneering industry sprint – working alongside academics at the University of Birmingham – to explore new ways to sustainably and efficiently recover graphite during the recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. ATF Professional · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Rethinking Plastic: A Deep Dive into Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Future Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Council to pursue legal action against Walleys Quarry landfill Newcastle-under-Lymme Borough Council has announced it is proceeding with legal action against Walleys Quarry landfill over odour complaints. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Carbon and climate - AB Agri - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news “We can no longer bear this load” UK waste exports to Turkey on the rise again New analysis of data by Greenpeace Türkiye has shown a 60% increase in UK waste exports to Turkey between 2022 and 2023 as recent declines in the amount sent to the nation reverse at speed. Greenpeace UK · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news Agriculture and farming practices - AB Agri - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Addressing the global challenge of manufacturing waste’ Stefan Floeck, division president of IEC low voltage motors at ABB Motion, discusses the byproducts of global manufacturing sites — and the ways that industry can waste less while recycling more. It is well-established that industrial operations produce significant waste streams. The World Bank reports over 2 billion tonnes of solid industrial waste produced annually; … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news REA welcomes the NESO Clean Power 2030 report REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Nov 2024 Industry news TODAY: Three new net-zero webinars for businesses Today's (7 November) the day of edie's Net-Zero Carbon Action sessions - a free-to-attend online event open to those working on climate across organisations of all sizes and sectors. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Nov 2024