Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Engagement, not dissemination: Rethinking our approach to risk communication While data on climate risks grows, effective risk communication is essential to translate complex information into actionable knowledge. The importance of engaging the public, especially in vulnerable communities, to build resilience and prepare for the challenges of a changing climate cannot be forgotten. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news NEMI Teas: Brewing Change, One Cup at a Time NEMI Teas, a social enterprise based in the heart of London, is redefining the UK food and beverage industry by blending delicious tea with a powerful social mission. Founded by Pranav Chopra, NEMI Teas is not just a tea company; it’s a force for good, empowering refugees and asylum seekers while promoting sustainable and ethical […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Brewing for a Sustainable Future: How Brewing Beer Gives Back to the Planet At Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, we’ve always believed that brewing great beer goes hand in hand with protecting our planet. For us, sustainability isn’t just a box to tick; it’s woven into everything we do. We’re on a mission to reshape what brewing can be, aiming not just to reduce our carbon footprint but to […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Toast Brewing: A Toast to Sustainability and Community Toast Brewing was founded to make beer that tastes amazing and does amazing things too. Toast upcycles leftover loaves into award-winning beer, reviving a brewing method that’s as old as beer itself. By replacing barley with bread, Toast cuts down on the land, water, and energy required in beer production, reducing carbon emissions. Food waste […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Q&A: Trick, treat, or terrifying: The dangers of improper lithium battery disposal The post Q&A: Trick, treat, or terrifying: The dangers of improper lithium battery disposal appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news GB Plant and Access Group merge Ballyvesey Holdings, a prominent provider of construction and industrial equipment solutions, is excited to announce the merger of its subsidiaries, GB Plant and Access Group, comprising Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant and Genesis Equipment Sales. This strategic decision aims to consolidate after-sales management services, optimise operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Mark Kenned… Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Green Power to turn 100,000 pumpkins into energy This Halloween, Severn Trent Green Power has said that it plans to turn an estimated 100,000 pumpkins into energy across its 10 anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. The company estimated that this will produce 77 megawatts of “spook-tacular” energy to power 10,000 homes for a day. Andrew Simm, operations director at Severn Trent Green Power, said: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Zombie Batteries: The Hidden Threat Picture the scene: you’re at home, about to throw out an old remote control, a broken toy, or a defunct gadget such as an old mobile phone or laptop. But before you do that, think about the batteries inside those devices. These seemingly harmless power sources can become dangerous if not disposed of properly. In […] Levenseat · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Ripping up judicial review rules would be an assault on democratic values There is a pervasive rhetoric circulating on the role of environmental regulation. It goes like this: regulation blocks growth, slows things down and should be stripped back. Such blunt logic usually misses the point. There are many reasons why we have regulation but none more […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Great Cable Challenge unites brands and local authorities - Material Focus Material Focus · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news NLWA statement on the autumn budget - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news Ocado Welcomes Adam Warby as Chairman - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 31 Oct 2024 Industry news UK autumn budget 2024: Key climate and energy announcements UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first budget since 2009, promising to “fix the... Carbon Brief · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Anaerobic Digestion Industry Trade Association ADBA Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024 Anaerobic Digestion Industry Trade Association ADBA Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024 Following the publication of the first Labour Government’s budget, Chris Huhne, Chair of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and former Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said: “Every business will have its own take on the mix of tax rises, but the continued… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Our statement on the Budget We face a homelessness emergency in this country, and so today’s Budget announcement of an additional £233m for local authorities to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness is welcome. However, this... Emmaus UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Greenpeace reaction to Autumn Budget Responding to the Budget, Ami McCarthy, Head of Politics at Greenpeace UK, said: “This was the Chancellor’s first big test on climate and nature. While there is still much work to be done, Rachel Reeves has taken a step towards her one-time ambition of being the ‘first green Chancellor’. “Changing the fiscal rules is a […] Greenpeace UK · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news REA responds to Autumn Budget 2024 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Ardagh’s money4glass initiative marks one-year milestone in sustainable recycling INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Cropped 30 October 2024: The state of play at COP16 Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news November 2024 The Repair Café Revolution: The Rise of Repair. We look at the rise in popularity of Repair Cafés, and how Roots Timber Reuse has been helping the community in North Kent. We also introduce our Maker's Showcase with photos of a shepherd's hut being constructed using reused wood. Community Wood Recycling · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Reeves promises councils in-year top up if EPR fees not received As part of the Autumn Budget, the Treasury said it will guarantee that if councils do not receive the estimated £1.1 billion in Extended Producer Responsibility funding there will be an in-year top up in 2025-26. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Autumn budget: Mass Balance approach to be allowed The Labour party has released its Autumn budget – the first since it came into power – which included several items pertaining to the waste industry. Plastic Packaging Tax and Mass Balance Approach The government also announced that it will increase the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) rate for 2025-26 in line with CPI inflation. It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Recycled Parts Pioneers Copart are passionate about encouraging the use of recycled parts for vehicle repairs, and their full commitment to this has been demonstrated through the acquisition of The Green Parts Specialists (GPS). ATF Professional · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Find out why binned batteries are something to scream about this Halloween The ESA has today (Wednesday 30th October) published a range of graphics for organisations involved in recycling and waste treatment to share on social media, explaining why incorrectly binned batteries […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news 30 years of renewable energy: one company’s success story What began with a single windfarm has blossomed into a renewables investment company that has funded 42 UK green energy projects Positive News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Call for better prevention of marine litter in Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has called on the Scottish government to introduce a “source-to-sea” approach for combatting marine litter. The approach would focus on reducing the most prevalent types of litter at source before they have a chance to enter the sea through future policy and legislation. The report – Marine Litter: An assessment of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news A pivotal moment for local authorities Resource Futures' director Gwen Frost considers the pressures that local authorities are under and suggests how they can adapt their operations to meet new requirements and bring down costs. Resource Futures · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news NEW ALDIMANIA CHRISTMAS CLOTHING RANGE UNVEILED WITH PRICES AS LOW AS £2.49 Aldi fans rejoice, the supermarket is bringing back its iconic Aldimania range – with a very merry update. Available in stores from 17th November, shoppers can pick up a range of cosy winter essentials adorned with the brand’s iconic logo in fun, festive designs. But those looking to get their hands on these limited-edition must-haves […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Consistency as standard – the drive to define scope 3 Moves aimed at harmonising how food and drink businesses account for value chain emissions have the potential to unlock a range of benefits. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news The EU is choosing industrial fishing over seabird conservation The UK’s decision to leave the EU sparked years of often frenzied debate about the UK’s environmental protections, and whether these would ‘keep pace’ with the EU’s progressive law making. Many feared the UK would diverge regressively, either because we wanted to (cue those who […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Altilium launches online store for EOL EV batteries Technology group Altilium has launched an online platform – recell.store – for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The store aims to offer an interface for businesses looking to sell used batteries for recycling or second-life applications. Business can also register to join Altilium’s network of affiliated recyclers. To join, users are asked to register their … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Take-off for innovative partnership between Lufthansa Group and WasteAid to tackle airline waste WasteAid, the UK-based environmental and development charity, has announced an innovative collaboration with Lufthansa Group to identify ways to reduce the amount of waste from its flights that end up in landfill. The initiative will focus on flights arriving at Mumbai airport in India and aims to find ways to increase circularity as well as […] WasteAid · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news You helped make Repair Day 2024 the biggest one yet! Over 2000 events in over 40 countries took place over the Repair Day period! Let's take a look at what went on around the world. The Restart Project · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Ireland marks over 600 million returns through DRS Over 600 million bottles and cans have now been returned through the Irish deposit return scheme (DRS) since it was launched on 1 February 2024. Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s DRS, said that the 600 millionth drinks container was returned on 12 October. The operator said that the scheme aims to move away from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Organisers unveil plans for Circular Lighting Live 2025 Recolight, the organiser of Circular Lighting Live, has unveiled its plans for the 2025 event. Next year the one-day conference […] Recolight · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day 2024 An ethical alternative to Black Friday Reuse Network · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling plant worth ‘tens of millions’ Mercedes-Benz has opened a new battery recycling plant, which it says is Europe’s first to use an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process. The company has invested tens of millions of euros in the construction of the plant. The site is located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany and is expected to have a material recovery rate of 96% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news 3D-printed recyclable shoes and solar for train tracks: The best green innovations of the month As October comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental innovation stories, including 3D-printed shoes and miniature wind turbines. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Club launches 2024 Circular Cities Week event Taking place from 2-6 December 2024, Circular Cities Week aims to unite cities across the globe in a common goal of leaving no city behind in the transition to a circular economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Oct 2024 Industry news Reduce Food Waste Every Day with Too Good To Go - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 30 Oct 2024