Recycling news: 2024

Industry news RECOUP criticises enforcement of Plastic Packaging Tax RECOUP has released a position statement which calls for better enforcement around recycled content claims in relation to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). The tax came into effect in April 2022 and is currently applied at a cost of £217.85 per tonne for plastic packaging placed on the UK market that is not claimed to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news The health impacts of air pollution Lorna Rothery interviewed Juan J. Castillo-Lugo, Air Quality and Health Regional Advisor at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the health effects of air pollution and efforts to reduce exposure. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Co-chair of parliamentary ending homelessness group backs Emmaus manifesto The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Ending Homelessness has backed Emmaus UK’s Action on Homelessness manifesto and called for the new Labour government to deliver urgent change.... Emmaus UK · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Government releases roadmap to cut down NHS waste The secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting has announced a new strategy to cut down on the number of single-use medical devices used by the NHS. “The Design for Life Roadmap” will also focus on reducing the NHS’ reliance on foreign imports by encouraging local innovation – particularly in reuse. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news EXCLUSIVE BLUEY RANGE LANDS IN ALDI’S MIDDLE AISLE – JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Supermarket Aldi is extending its sought-after wooden toy collection with an EXCLUSIVE range of Bluey toys. Kids won’t be blue as the range sees must-have products adorned with the popular children’s TV character – including a special edition Wooden Kitchen. Available in stores from 24th October and 7th November, Bluey fans better act fast to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Bringing communities together to empower climate action An often overlooked but vital element of community action is how collaboration acts as the cornerstone that drives success. Resource Futures · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Defra to review if current regulatory landscape is fit for purpose The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced an internal review to determine whether the inherited regulatory landscape is “fit for purpose.” Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Mondi to acquire Western Europe assets of Schumacher Packaging Packaging and paper company Mondi has announced that it will acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging. The transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2025. The acquisition is comprised of seven corrugated converting plants, two solid … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Thorlux recycles paint powder coating Thorlux Lighting has begun recycling the powder coating at its factory in Redditch, Worcestershire. Launched in January this year, the […] Recolight · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news RECOUP Calls for a more Effective Plastic Packaging Tax The post RECOUP Calls for a more Effective Plastic Packaging Tax appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Minviro LCA confirms Altilium’s processes significantly reduce GHG emissions in EV battery materials Altilium recently undertook a life cycle assessment (LCA) with leading UK sustainability consulting and advisory group Minviro to quantify the climate change impacts of cathode and anode materials produced using its proprietary process compared to the equivalent products produced via primary raw material extraction and alternative recycling technologies. The results revealed significant reducti… Altilium news · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news BPF Book Shop - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news AMPS 2023 - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 17 Oct 2024 Industry news Why farming fish is more unsustainable than catching them in the wild Producing a kilogram of farmed salmon may require 4 or 5 kilograms of wild fish, which isn't a sustainable approach to feeding the world's growing population New Scientist — Environment · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Bestselling graphic novel is a whistlestop tour of the climate crisis Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain's World Without End is a frenetic and funny take on global warming New Scientist — Environment · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Community RePaint centre celebrates landmark with one million litres redistributed Our paint circularity initiative Community RePaint has hit yet another milestone after its Wirral RePaint centre redistributed its one millionth litre of paint. Community RePaint Wirral – which is run by Recipro – receives paint from a number of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the area as well as collecting donated leftover paint from … Continue reading "Community RePaint centre ce… Resource Futures · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news A powerful new film shows nature restoration in action A documentary shot in England showcases novel ideas for restoring nature across our cities, land and seas Positive News · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Berry Global and true™ Skincare collaborate to deliver refillable deodorant INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Lineat invests in Wales with carbon fibre recycling facility Lineat, a business specialising in the recycling of carbon fibre, has invested in Wales following a £1.4 million equity raise led by Green Angel Ventures and the Development Bank of Wales. Lineat has moved its head office and production facility from Bristol to a new 4,800 square foot unit in Chepstow, as the spinout of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news 35,000 Newcastle homes to join flexible plastics recycling pilot Newcastle city council will be expanding its Flexible Plastic Fund’s (FPF) FlexCollect recycling initiative to 35,000 households this month. The scheme is supported by J&B Recycling – an FCC Environment company. FPF FlexCollect is a UK-wide pilot project designed to tackle the challenge of recycling flexible plastic packaging – materials like plastic bags, wrappers, and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Network Rail announces initiative to boost recycling rates to 95% Network Rail has partnered with The Green Block to boost recycling rates at its stations to 95% and divert 100% of waste from landfill through the installation of two new Mobile Segregation Units (MSUs). The Green Block’s MSU manually segregates waste on site into recycling streams whilst capturing accurate and digital data, once rubbish from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Wind in the sails: Eighth wind farm now helping to power Sainsbury’s INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Tesco agrees largest UK corporate PPA for solar power in landmark infrastructure project INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Berry investment will help make front of store soft plastic recycling a reality INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SPOOKIEST SELECTION OF PARTY FOOD YET — INCLUDING TERRIFYING MONSTER HANDS With spooky season around the corner, Aldi has unveiled its new selection of Halloween party bites. From eerie-sistble Pork & Maple Pumpkin Burgers to Wriggling Worms, shoppers will love sinking their fangs into the range which is available in stores from 26th October. Making the most of the Halloween season is Aldi’s NEW gruesomely green […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Aldi calls on children across the country to design a poster for Recycle Week INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Mind the (funding) gap REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Reports of the “dirtiest form of power” shows that the cleanest answer is to reduce waste in the first place The post Reports of the “dirtiest form of power” shows that the cleanest answer is to reduce waste in the first place appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Interactive: Tracking negotiating texts at the UN’s COP16 biodiversity summit Delegates are descending on Cali, Colombia for the first set of biodiversity negotiations since the... Carbon Brief · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Flooding near Bidston Recycling Centre RECYCLING CENTRE NOTICE Due to flooding nearby, access to Bidston Recycling Centre is blocked from the Poulton Bridge Road roundabout. The site remains OPEN, but please use the approach from Stanley Rd and Beaufort Rd or use an alternative Recycling Centre until the flooding clears. Thank you. UPDATED 2PM, WEDS 16th Oct Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Silverlake growth plans the best way forward for the county and the country The vehicle recycling industry is continually evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Allen Prebble, Managing Director of Silverlake Automotive Recycling, underscores the urgent need for growth in this sector, stressing its crucial role in promoting sustainability and driving the green economy. As modern vehicles become more complex, recycling requires increasingly advanced skil… ATF Professional · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news World Food Day 2024: Ensuring the right to nutritious food for a healthier future World Food Day 2024, held on 16 October, reminds us of the need to assess world hunger and ensure everybody has access to nutritious foods. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Tail-pipe Dream: Motorists doubt ICE ban deadlines will be met and call for broader sustainable strategy Over half (52%) of Brits believe the current deadline for ending the sale of new Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) in 2035 will not be met, research* has revealed today. ATF Professional · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Update – September 2024 CarTakeBack provides the latest scrap car price update for September 2024. ATF Professional · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Green Heat Network Fund gives £20m to EfW The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) has committed £20 million to Energy from Waste (EfW) projects in Loughborough and Birkenhead. The investment follows an investment of £80.6 million earlier this year and will be accompanied by £2 million to a project in Portsmouth to harness heat from a local reservoir. Loughborough funding Vital Energi in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Food Waste Hacks for Autumn: How to Save, Store, and Share Autumn is the perfect time for hearty meals, but it’s also when food waste can increase. Learn easy food waste hacks to reduce, store, and share seasonal produce in your kitchen! City Harvest London · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Altilium steps up collection of old EV batteries from leading automotive OEMs, pioneering UK full battery circularity Altilium is now receiving end-of-life EV batteries from multiple automotive OEMs, in addition to partners such as Synetiq and Connected Energy, as the company continues to build a fully circular EV battery economy in the UK. This customer driven solution allows us to provide car manufacturers with a sustainable option for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Once [...] Altilium news · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Berry launches fully recyclable*, high-performance alternative to coloured PET pill bottles INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news 51% of supermarket food and drink packaged in unnecessary plastic 51% of food and drink items in UK supermarkets are packaged in “unnecessary” plastic that can be safely replaced with alternatives, research commissioned by DS Smith shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news 51% of food and drink ‘unnecessarily’ packaged in plastic Research by DS Smith has found that 51% of food and drink items in UK supermarkets are packaged in unnecessary amounts of plastic. The report – named The Material Change Index – investigated packaging materials in 25 of the most popular supermarkets across six European markets: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland. After analysing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2024