Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Lack of policy scrutiny has become a worrying government habit which Labour needs to correct As we pass the first 100 days of the new government, many will be asking what impact it has had and whether it has measured up to its stated ambitions and public expectations. Invariably, there will be different verdicts. But how will the impact of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Oct 2024 Industry news Guest post: The growing threat of climate-sensitive infectious diseases Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games this summer, the organising committee was concerned about two... Carbon Brief · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Chemical Recycling – still an opportunity to grasp in the UK!’ British Plastics Federation (BPF) sustainability manager, Helen Jordan, calls for an end to political equivocation in order to encourage more investment into chemical recycling in the UK. OPINION: Chemical recycling is an umbrella term for a variety of technologies, often called ‘advanced recycling’, which allow for many of the widely used softer (flexible) plastics to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Gregor Ulitzka on the latest European online grocery trends INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news BMRA calls for kerbside collection of WEEE The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has reiterated its calls for the kerbside collection of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The plea was made in a blog by Antonia Grey, BMRA’s head of policy and public affairs, published yesterday (14 October 2024) for International E-Waste Day and the start of national Recycle Week. As … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news 25k vapes swept up on Aberdeenshire’s streets monthly Aberdeenshire council has said that it is likely that more than 25,000 vapes are swept up every month from its streets and drains. A recent trial by waste operator Levenseat revealed that 5,000 vapes are found amongst 50 tonnes of sweepings and gully waste. The council provides specialised drums at all household waste recycling centres … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news The Greggs Foundation Celebrates 1,000th Breakfast Club Milestone - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Man ordered to clear illegal waste site A man has been ordered to clear illegally dumped waste from a site near Saltburn in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. ATF Professional · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Industry responds to BBC article labelling EfW ‘dirty’ The industry has responded to a BBC article posted this morning (15 October 2024) which called Energy from Waste (EfW) “the UK’s dirtiest form of power”. The report claimed that its research found that EfW produces the same amount of greenhouse gases for each unit of energy as coal power. The last UK coal plant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news National Recycle Week 2024 National Recycle Week 2024 Powerday · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Industry reacts to BBC’s waste incineration analysis The resources and waste sector has responded to BBC analysis which found waste incineration is the dirtiest way the UK generates power. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Reflection on the Government’s First 100 Days REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Should industry innovation compromise public trust? Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, discusses the fundamental differences between ‘traditional’ and chemical recycling, explores the potential for misinformation to circulate the market and explains why supply chain transparency is key to preventing consumer greenwashing. Recycling technologies have developed significantly over the past decade, with stringent national targets and accele… Alupro · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news WISH and HSE issue new guidance on RCV bin lifts The Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued new guidance on the proper use of bin lifts on refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). The health and safety bodies said that there have been several fatal and near-miss incidents involving these pieces of machinery – which the guidance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Households bin 1 billion items every year that could be recycled Households are throwing away over nine billion items every year that could be recycled but are being incinerated or sent to landfill, according to WRAP. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news REA responds to news article focussing on Energy from Waste (EfW) REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Five joyful photographs in the new issue of Positive News magazine Cast your eye over this cluster of cheering images from the new issue of Positive News magazine, which has just landed Positive News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news ESA statement on Energy-from-Waste The following statement is issued by the Environmental Services Association (ESA) on Tuesday 15th October 2024 “The vital role of energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities is to treat societal waste left over after […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Envetec and Enva to improve circularity of biohazardous waste Technology company Envetec and waste management company Enva have partnered in an attempt to improve the circularity of biohazardous waste materials. Facilities adopting Envetec’s “GENERATIONS” technology for onsite treatment of biohazardous waste will now also have access to Enva’s services, including the collection and recycling of the treated material. The technology treats biohazardous wast… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Q&A: Maximise Recycle Week with Grundon’s Sustainability Manager The post Q&A: Maximise Recycle Week with Grundon’s Sustainability Manager appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Co-op Media Network powers up front-of-store digital screen rollout - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news COP16: More than 85% of countries miss UN deadline to submit nature pledges More than 85% of countries are set to miss the UN’s deadline to submit new... Carbon Brief · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Leeds charity SNAPS receives superhero boost with support from enfinium Skelton Grange funding SNAPS Yorkshire receives superhero boost thanks to enfinium Skelton Grange funding enfinium · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news £130bn National Renewal Tax on the super-rich could insulate all draughty UK homes, fund free bus travel, green jobs and more, new report finds A temporary National Renewal Tax on the extreme wealth of super-rich individuals could generate a minimum of £130bn in revenue for the government over the next five years, a new report commissioned by Greenpeace UK has found [1]. This revenue could fairly fund measures that would drastically improve the lives of tens of millions of […] Greenpeace UK · 15 Oct 2024 Industry news Repair Day 2024: A birthday, a wasted opportunity and the growth of repair For Repair Day we've released two new reports investigating the story of community repair around the world and the state of reuse at waste facilities in the UK. The Restart Project · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Lamp cuts emissions by a third Spanish luminaire manufacturer has reduced its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions – its direct and energy-use emissions respectively […] Recolight · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Fashion retailer specifies 3D and bio spotlights The fashion brand lululemon has used 3D-printed and bio plastic spotlights from UK manufacturer Shoplight at its latest outlet in […] Recolight · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Warmer winters mean world’s highest places may store less carbon At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures – and that might mean soils there store less carbon than we expected New Scientist — Environment · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Roadworks at Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre from Monday 21st October Roadworks at Sefton Meadows Household Waste Recycling Centre (Sefton Lane, Maghull). Please be aware that next week from Monday 21st October there may be some disruption getting in and out of Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre due to a relaying of the carriageway at the entrance. Work is due to finish on Friday 24th October. Thank - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Keep Wales Tidy saves 110k+ e-waste items from landfill Keep Wales Tidy has said that since 2011, it has recycled over 700,000kg of ICT equipment, saving over 110,000 items from landfill. In partnership with Barry-based A&LH Environmental Services, the charity runs a scheme for companies across south Wales to responsibly and sustainably dispose of electrical equipment that no longer works or that is no … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Virgin Media O2 recycles almost 4m devices This International E-Waste Day (14 October 2024), Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its O2 Recycle scheme recycled just under 180,000 devices in 2023. With e-waste being identified as the fastest growing waste stream in the world, the O2 scheme allows anyone – regardless of their mobile operator – to trade in their devices in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news What’s in the Industrial Strategy Whitepaper for the green economy? The UK Government has released the first edition of its Industrial Strategy, aimed at driving economic growth while delivering a just net-zero transition. Here, edie summarises the key components and goals outlined in the whitepaper. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Major UK businesses back mandatory food waste reporting The issue of food waste has reached a critical point, with an alarming 10.7 million tonnes of food being wasted annually in the UK alone. This translates to a staggering 15 billion meals, contributing significantly to climate change and economic inefficiency. To address this pressing problem, there is a growing movement to introduce mandatory food […] Keenan Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Recognise Your Team’s Dedication – Nominate for the Unsung Hero Award at the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 As the date for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 approaches on November 28th, it's an opportune moment for business owners in the auto recycling sector to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of their staff. The Unsung Hero Award is a unique accolade designed to shine a light on those individuals who consistently go above and beyond but may only sometimes receive the recognitio… ATF Professional · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news 5 Ways the Autumn Season Affects Low-Income Households Autumn can be difficult for low-income households with rising energy costs and food insecurity. Find out how City Harvest is stepping in to provide nutritious meals and support for families during the colder months. City Harvest London · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Glasgow Wood Wins 2024 Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award Congratulations to the team at our Glasgow wood recyclers Glasgow Wood who were named winners of the Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award for 2024. Community Wood Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Major change to what residents can recycle in Greater Manchester announced Residents in nine Greater Manchester boroughs can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays in their mixed recycling bin, previously only plastic bottles could be recycled at home. Upgrades at Greater Manchester’s materials recovery facility (MRF), where mixed recycling is sorted, has enabled this expansion Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is also building […] Recycle for Greater Manchester · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news The art of fire: how ancient forest management practices are finally being recognised As our changing climate makes wildfires more likely, cottoning on to Indigenous wisdom has been a slow burn, but is finally happening Positive News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news Greater Manchester plastic recycling to include more items Nine Greater Manchester boroughs have widened the remits of their plastic recycling to include more items. Residents in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford can now recycle pots, tubs and trays within their mixed recycling. Previously only plastic bottles could be recycled at home. The change has come after upgrades to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2024 Industry news International E-Waste Day 2024: Retrieve, Recycle and Revive The post International E-Waste Day 2024: Retrieve, Recycle and Revive appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Oct 2024