Recycling news: 2024

Industry news PFAS in artificial turf: the grass isn’t greener on the artificial side Recent research has shown that PFAS lurks in the plastic blades of grass used in artificial turf sports pitches. Fidra · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news ADBA Autumn Members Meeting 2024: A Successful Gathering for the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Industry On 16 October 2024, the ADBA Autumn Members Meeting took place at the University of Bath, bringing together professionals from across the anaerobic digestion and bioresources industry. The event offered invaluable insights into policy developments, market trends, and technological advancements. The meeting provided a packed afternoon of knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. As a membe… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Q&A: Can ‘carbon border adjustment mechanisms’ help tackle climate change? The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has been touted as a key policy for... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news FDF’s Ambition 2030 to tackle food waste and packaging The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) launched Ambition 2030 yesterday at an event at London Zoo in partnership with Ecosurety, hosting its members as well as many key players in the environmental sector. Ambition 2030 is the next stage of its sustainability strategy for the food and drink manufacturing industry. It’s based on five pillars: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news 63% believe PM is no more committed to environment than Conservatives The majority of people in Britain believe Kier Starmer is showing no greater commitment to protecting the environment than the Conservative government. 63% of people in Britain surveyed said Starmer’s approach to the environment as the Prime Minister is “no different” to the one taken under Rishi Sunak’s previous administration. The online polling of […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Planning reform can’t solve UK housing problems on its own Planning is often said by governments to block the building of new homes, renewable energy projects and transport infrastructure, hindering economic growth. And this government is no different. Keir Starmer vowed to “rip up” the bureaucratic planning system, but history tells us that planning reforms […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Managing Electronic Waste: A Business Guide to WEEE Waste WEEE Waste can be tricky - We wrote this piece to outline some points on its regulation, and practical advice that can help your business... Bywaters · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Single-use vapes to be banned from June 2025 Defra has announced that a ban on the sale of single-use vapes will apply from 1 June 2025, subject to parliamentary approval. Circular economy minister Mary Creagh confirmed today (24 October 2024) that legislation has been in laid in parliament for the ban. Defra said that the UK government and devolved governments have worked closely … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Disposable vapes to be banned from June next year The sale of disposable vapes will be banned from June next year, as part of “first step” on the road towards a circular economy, the UK Government has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Dublin launches new bins for DRS donations Dublin city council and Re-Turn – the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – have launched a three month ‘Give Take Return’ pilot to encourage the public to donate empty bottles or cans while ‘on the go’. The pilot programme will see the roll-out of 80 bins around the city where other people are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news Top economists join climate campaigners, millionaires and Unite union in calls for a UK wealth tax An unlikely coalition of leading economists, green campaigners, millionaires, fuel poverty groups and a union have warned Rachel Reeves that Labour’s key election promise of national renewal cannot be delivered without investment in public services and infrastructure. World-famous economists Thomas Piketty and Gabriel Zucman, both leading experts on wealth inequalities, together with 28 other o… Greenpeace UK · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news UK Corporate Reporting - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 24 Oct 2024 Industry news AGRATAS CONFIRMS SOMERSET WILL BE HOME TO £4BN GIGAFACTORY - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Why we may be getting urban tree planting all wrong Greening our cities is a good thing, but it has to be done with an eye to the unfolding climate crisis of our times New Scientist — Environment · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Tim Winton’s post-apocalyptic new novel is terrifying and brilliant A man and young girl drive across a scorched Australian outback in Juice, an extraordinary new sci-fi novel where nothing is what it first seems, says Emily H. Wilson New Scientist — Environment · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Nuclear waste tanker pilots futuristic aluminium sail Adding blade-like sails to tankers could reduce their annual fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, slashing the climate impact of the shipping industry New Scientist — Environment · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Eco publishes Sustainability Report for 2023 A new report reveals that Dorset-based Eco Sustainable Solutions prevented 122,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide from entering the atmosphere last year. Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Leeds College of Building joins EfW heat network The Leeds College of Building has joined the Leeds PIPES district heating network. The network uses Energy from Waste (EfW) derived from non-recyclable domestic waste and has been expanded after receiving £24.5 million in funding through the government’s Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). The latest extension connects to the South Bank area of Holbeck and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news UKFT releases report on circular UK fashion industry The Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN) has released an interim report which calls for collaboration to create a circular UK fashion industry. The report gathers insights and next steps across three key areas: Circular Business Models (CBMs), sustainable manufacturing and recycling infrastructure. CFIN was launched in September 2023 to support and guide the creation of … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Infrastructure Intelligence - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Energy expert Vaclav Smil on how to feed the world without trashing it The systems we use to produce food have many problems, from horrifying waste to their dependence on fossil fuels. Vaclav Smil explains how to fix them New Scientist — Environment · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Cropped 23 October 2024: COP16 kicks off; Water woes; Coral bleaching ‘worst ever’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection... Carbon Brief · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news What’s the UN Biodiversity COP16 – and why does it matter to the UK? The UN Biodiversity COP16 – the most important nature conference you’ve probably never heard of – started this week. Here’s what you need to know. Greenpeace UK · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Closing the loop on glass packaging – A holistic approach’ Peter Ball, head of planning at Encirc Beverages, outlines an economically and environmentally sustainable future for glass packaging. OPINION: We stand at the crossroads of innovation and sustainability with the future of packaging depending on our ability to close the loop on material use and create a truly circular economy. No material is better placed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Webinar: What to watch at the UN’s COP16 biodiversity summit The UN nature summit COP16 is underway in Cali, Colombia – one of the most... Carbon Brief · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FA-BOO-LOUS RANGE OF HALLOWEEN DESSERTS FROM JUST £2.99 Halloween fanatics looking for a slice of the good stuff this October will be pleased to hear Aldi is launching a range of spooky chilled desserts that are just boo good to be true. From the NEW Cookies & Scream Cheesecake to returning favourites Witches Fingers Churros with a White Chocolate Dip, shoppers can get […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news First person extradited by NIEA to Northern Ireland sentenced for waste criminality Micheal Meegan [57] of Drumbilla, Skyhill, Co. Louth was today sentenced to fines totalling £1,500 plus a £60 Offender levy at Newry Crown Court on 17 October 2024 for two breaches of waste management legislation. ATF Professional · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Six inspiring firsts from the latest issue of Positive News magazine The new issue of Positive News is out now, and features a number of inspiring achievements. Here are some of the firsts you'll find in the magazine Positive News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Community Impact - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news ‘Relax, nothing is under control’ – and other sentiments that changed how you think We asked Positive News readers: what’s the most inspiring thing anyone has ever said to you? This is what you said Positive News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Pilot project to trial tech that prevents batteries igniting in HWRCs A new pilot project will trial a system that isolates batteries or their parent devices in waste and recycling centres to reduce the risk of fires. Barnbrook Systems, Flair, and TJ Waste & Recycling are collaborating on the project in Portsmouth. The pilot is based on Barnbrook and Flair’s E-bag system, which was designed […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Households produced 5.6m tonnes of packaging in 2023 A study has found that 5.6 million tonnes of packaging waste was produced by households in the UK last year. This included 3.2 million tonnes of packaging waste that was put into recycling bins – the largest packaging waste stream. The study was commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), County Councils Network (CCN), and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news New Mercedes-Benz recycling plant recovers 96% of EV battery materials Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Primobius to launch what it claims is Europe’s largest recycling plant for used electric vehicle (EV) batteries. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news iema-examination-schedule-2025.pdf - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news A TOAST TO ALDI SHOPPERS! PIERRE JAURANT SUD DE FRANCE ROSÉ CROWNED NATION’S FAVOURITE ALDI WINE Aldi’s Pierre Jaurant Sud De France Rosé (£6.29, 75cl) has officially stolen the hearts (and tastebuds) of the nation to be crowned by shoppers as the UK’s favourite Aldi wine. The supermarket, which opened its first UK store in Birmingham in 1990, asked customers to vote for the items that have kept them returning to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news The Aldersgate Group at party conferences Charlie Clegg, Public Affairs Manager at the Aldersgate Group, outlines activity at recent political party conferences across the UK. Aldersgate Group · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news The UK needs to talk about menstrual justice Right now, 800 million people worldwide are on their period. One thing is true for all of them: their period is more than just a personal matter. This week is Environmenstrual Week, organised by the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN). More than just clever wordplay, it […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news RECOUP calls for better Plastic Packaging Tax enforcement RECOUP has called for “proper enforcement” of the Plastic Packaging Tax as it said recycled content claims are not being sufficiently verified or enforced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news WRAP partners with Primark to ‘improve textile circularity’ WRAP and Primark have partnered to explore solutions to keep the retailer’s clothing in circulation for longer. The three-year partnership will look at the next step for Primark’s textile donation scheme and routes to expand its existing circularity ambitions. Behaviour Change, a subsidiary of WRAP, will contribute behavioural science expertise, while Primark’s takeback partner, Yellow … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2024 Industry news Downlights are made with plant polymers A range of surface and pendant downlights printed from plant polymers has been unveiled by UK firm LumiAdd. The variants […] Recolight · 23 Oct 2024