Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Circular Economy Taskforce is launched Today, the government has made public its Circular Economy Taskforce, which will work together to design the first strategy to begin the transition to a circular economy in England. The taskforce aims to create green jobs, support economic growth, promote productive use of resources, and accelerate the transition to net zero. It is also set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Andrew Morlet chosen to spearhead UK Government’s Circular Economy Taskforce Former Ellen MacArthur Foundation CEO Andrew Morlet has been selected to chair the UK Government's new Circular Economy Taskforce, which comprises academics and experts from the fields of waste management and material innovation. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news NEW RESEARCH FROM ALDI REVEALS WHAT KIDS REALLY THINK ABOUT SANTA — INCLUDING DITCHING COOKIES FOR PIZZA AND SHERRY FOR PRIME Forget the traditional cookies and a glass of sherry for Santa on Christmas Eve — children believe what Santa really wants is pizza and a bottle of Prime. That’s according to new research from the nation’s favourite supermarket1, Aldi, which quizzed over 1,000 primary school children to uncover their thoughts on Santa and his habits. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Cropped 18 December 2024: No UN deal for drought; Brazil beef investigations; New IPBES reports Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Connecting up – planning for industrial electrification Aldersgate Group’s Senior Policy Officer and policy lead on industrial decarbonisation, Beth Barker, discusses some of the sector's constraints and why grid connection reform is needed. Aldersgate Group · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Greyparrot: Sector predictions for 2025 Ambarish Mitra, co-founder of Greyparrot, gives letsrecycle.com his predictions for the recycling and waste sector in 2025… As we enter 2025, the waste sector stands at a pivotal moment. The industry has the potential to grow from $1.3 trillion to $3 trillion over the next decade, driven by large-scale AI automation that reduces recylate costs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Organics: A Year of Progress REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news ‘Negative news publications should come with a health warning’ Health warnings like those on cigarette packets should be on news sites dominated by negative headlines, says Positive News' Sean Wood Positive News · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Turning the tide: wins for the planet in 2024 – and the road ahead Earth on the line: a world on fire; a world at war; and a world going under. But a world that turns - and turns around. Greenpeace UK · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES £650 MILLION INVESTMENT AS PART OF 2025 EXPANSION PLANS Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is set to invest around £650 million across Britain in 2025. This includes the development of new stores in Fulham Broadway in London, Billericay in Essex, and Cheadle in Stoke-on-Trent, with the supermarket targeting around 30 new store openings in total in 2025. This forms part of Aldi’s package of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news This year, you declared that the UK needs more repair and reuse 2024 was a huge year for campaigning loudly for repair and reuse in the UK. Here's a recap of our progress with the Repair and Reuse declaration. The Restart Project · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news The Role of Food Redistribution in Fighting UK Hunger Food redistribution helps fight hunger and reduce waste in the UK. See how surplus food and technology support low-income communities. City Harvest London · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news EA announces new WEEE codes commencing in 2025 The Environment Agency has called on importers and exporters of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) to prepare for changes from 1 January next year, where all WEEE will be notifiable under new codes. The Agency has said that they will need to obtain a notification from the Competent Authorities involved, such as exporters and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news BS8887 | Recolight welcome new code of practice for lighting remanufacture Recolight warmly welcome the publication of the new code of practice for the remanufacture of lighting equipment, published by BSI […] Recolight · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news WRA shortlisted for 2025 Trade Association Forum Awards The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2025 Trade Association Forum Awards, the leading awards for the UK trade association sector. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news ALDI DROPS PRICE OF ITS VALUE CHRISTMAS DINNER AND FESTIVE VEG EVEN FURTHER — WITH PRICES STARTING FROM JUST 8P Supermarket Aldi has dropped the price of its festive veg staples even further as it retains its promise to be the cheapest supermarket to buy a Christmas dinner. Now, shoppers will be able to pick up Carrots (1kg), Parsnips (500g), Brussels Sprouts (500g), White Potatoes (2kg), Red and White Cabbages and Broccoli for just 8p, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Foods - Unilever Global Unilever news · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Lincoln Council awards £50 million contract to Biffa City of Lincoln Council awards new £50 million waste/recycling and street cleansing contract to Biffa. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, following the conclusion of the current agreement on 31 August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £5.5 million per year and runs for an initial term of 8.5 years. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news EU plastics industry calls for ‘decisive and targeted action’ Eighteen industry stakeholders across the plastic value chain have called for “immediate efforts” to strengthen the European industry, promoting “resilience”. Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has said that increased exports of non-EU recycled plastics, reduced investments in domestic raw materials production and recycling, as well as lack of demand for EU virgin and recycled plastics, is … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news 32% of local authorities are aware of upcoming ETS expansion Only 32% of local authorities said they were aware of the upcoming expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme to include Energy-from-Waste, according to a new survey by RECOUP. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbogenics: Free Webinar: Biochar and Biogas – A Winning Combination! Following the success of their recent webinar on the fundamentals of Anaerobic Digestion (AD), Carbogenics heard your enthusiasm for deeper insights into biochar’s role in AD. So, They’re excited to announce a new webinar that dives straight into what you’ve been asking for—a dedicated session on Biochar in AD! REGISTER NOW Join us for this… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030 - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Restoration of a pond hopes to support biodiversity in Pembrokeshire - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news PepsiCo’s UK Tax Policy - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news Six years on: why is mandatory food waste reporting still on hold This post is by Adam Isaacs, Public Affairs Manager UK and Ireland at Too Good to Go. Cast your mind back to the heady days of 2018: the summer was sweltering, a royal wedding dominated the tabloids, ‘Black Panther’ had everyone talking and Gareth Southgate’s […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Dec 2024 Industry news The spat amongst the chickens KFC’s admission that it won’t meet the Better Chicken Commitment has ruffled the feathers of those behind the scheme. Others in foodservice need to watch out, says David Burrows. The 2026 deadline for the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) is fast approaching, but are companies on track to deliver on their promises? So asked Compassion in […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Highland council calls off plans for new incinerator Environmental campaigner Friends of the Earth Scotland has praised the decision of Highland council to call off its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste. The council was said to be planning on building an incinerator which could burn up to 65,000 tonnes per year but decided to find alternative arrangements for household … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news L’Oréal Groupe and Chenavari announce the creation of the Solstice Fund to accelerate decarbonization for industrial partners INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Browse the Things | Stirling Reuse Hub - Library of Things Library of Things · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Unified approach could improve nature, climate and health all at once The biodiversity, climate, health, water and food crises need to be addressed together rather than regarded as separate issues, urges a major report New Scientist — Environment · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Ireland’s recycling rate ‘stagnant’ for a decade Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland has revealed that the country’s municipal recycling rate “remains stagnant” at 41%, with no significant improvement in 10 years. EPA Ireland’s findings derive from its Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Highlights Report 2022. This report has found that Ireland generated 15.7 million tonnes of waste in 2022, which, although a … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Year in pictures 2024: Greenpeace’s greatest campaign moments recorded on camera In 2024, our movement continued the fight to protect the oceans, combat climate change, stand up to polluters and tackle deforestation. Greenpeace UK · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news The Benefits of Waste Compactors and Balers for Businesses More than just a legal requirement, efficient waste management is essential to operational effectiveness and sustainability in today’s corporate environment. […] Countrystyle Recycling · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news The most encouraging climate solutions and green technologies of 2024 Renewable energy continued to grow in 2024, and there were other hopeful developments in technologies aiming to reverse the rise in greenhouse gas emissions New Scientist — Environment · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Recycle right this Christmas and New Year Householders in the Liverpool City Region are being asked to recycle right this Christmas and New Year. Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and its contractor Veolia are reminding local people that the region’s 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are open most days – except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate “Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those... Carbon Brief · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news 10 empowering ways to manage your media diet in 2025 Remember that a healthy diet is not just about what’s on your plate but what you feed your mind Positive News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news RECOUP UK Plastic Packaging Collection Survey Outlines “Monumental” Challenge The post RECOUP UK Plastic Packaging Collection Survey Outlines “Monumental” Challenge appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news RECOUP: 32% of LAs ‘not aware’ of ETS waste expansion RECOUP has released a report based on findings from its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey. With all UK local authorities collecting plastic bottles as part of their kerbside service in 2019, local authorities providing kerbside service provision for plastic pots, tubs and trays increased from 88% to 89% and 12% to 14% for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news 8.2 million vapes thrown away or recycled incorrectly every week 8.2 million vapes are now thrown away or recycled incorrectly every week, according to new research by Material Focus. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Dec 2024