Recycling news: 2024

Industry news enfinium to trial AI technology in UK facilities enfinium has announced that it will trial pattern recognition AI technology at its four operational UK Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities. The UK-based EfW operator said that it hopes the technology – supplied by Cognitive Business – will improve plant efficiency at the sites in Ferrybridge, Kemsley and Parc Adfer. The Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Emmaus showcases the power of partnerships at National Assembly The power of partnerships across the charity sector has been showcased at this year’s Emmaus National Assembly. Ahead of World Homeless Day, over 200 people attended the two-day conference on... Emmaus UK · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Biffa completes £125m acquisition of Renewi UK municipal operations Biffa has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Renewi’s UK municipal operations following a capital investment of approximately £125 million. The deal was originally announced in May 2024 and included five long-term residual waste treatment contacts serving local government customers in England and Scotland. Renewi said that the deal will provide an increase … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news How a Home Energy Grant can Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle With rising energy costs and increasing awareness of environmental issues, more and more households are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is by taking advantage of home energy grants. These grants are designed to support people in improving the… Zero Waste Week · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news 14m tonnes of e-waste thrown out with household waste annually 14 million tonnes of electronic waste are improperly thrown out with regular rubbish globally every year, new data from Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting minutes, 17 September 2024 The post MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting minutes, 17 September 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 17 September 2024 The post MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 17 September 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news REA welcomes new DESNZ scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Community Wood Recycling Special Report 2024 Contributing to our communities Every year we survey our members to find out more about their work. For this year’s report we are focussing on how timber donations from our projects benefit people and organisations, and how we are turning waste into hope. All over the country social enterprises in our network are working [...] Community Wood Recycling · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES 2024 CHRISTMAS RECRUITMENT DRIVE Aldi is looking to hire 3,500 store colleagues in the lead-up to Christmas, as the supermarket gears up for the festive season. With a wide range of permanent store positions available, Aldi is seeking team members to help replenish stock, assist customers and maintain its high standards of service during the festive period and beyond. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news ASDA HALLOWEEN PARTY SHOP: MUNCHKIN PUMPKINS FROM JUST 49P - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Arla takes action to support charities across the UK and make dairy more accessible - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news Log in - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 10 Oct 2024 Industry news How hurricanes like Milton spawn tornadoes Hurricanes often produce tornadoes that add to the destructive power of the storm – and climate change may make such tornadoes more common New Scientist — Environment · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news LARAC Conference: Indicative payments coming next month The annual LARAC Conference today (9 October 2024) featured keynote addresses from the head of the scheme administrator for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), Margaret Bates, and head of the waste strategy for the Welsh government, Andy Rees OBE. Bates informed the audience that local authorities will receive their indicative payments in next month … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Food Waste Action Week - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news AD & Bioresources News – Winter 2024 The latest edition of AD & Bioresources News is now available, featuring: Net Zero Needs the Gas Grid – Cadent Farms Need AD – George Eustice AI 4 AD – The Future is Smarter Are Your SCADA Systems Cyber Secure? COSHH and Spills Prevention Biogas is a Budget Multiplier …and more! Download the Magazine as… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news In London next week: The new Sustainability in Drinks event The inaugural Sustainability in Drinks conference and exhibition are taking place in central London this week, providing drinks industry professionals from the UK and beyond with opportunities to share knowledge on carbon, packaging, nature and more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Nestlé trials Quality Street paper tub INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Once we pass 1.5°C of global warming, there is no going back We might not be able to cool the world down again after overshooting the 1.5°C warming limit – and even if we can, a lot of irreversible damage will have been done New Scientist — Environment · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Lighthouse Charity – Bearing the emotional weight By Sarah Bolton, CEO World Mental Health Day (10th October) always focuses on what more could or should be done to support our industry’s workforce. Greater awareness of some of the issues can only be a positive thing, but for the Lighthouse Charity, our work to improve the well-being of our construction community is continuous:... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news GHOUL-ICIOUS! ALDI LAUNCHES GLOW-IN-THE-DARK WINE BOTTLE JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN Supermarket Aldi has unveiled a NEW limited-edition version of its Reprobates Red Wine, just in time for Halloween. The Reprobates Ghouliburra Red (£7.19, 75cl) has the ultimate trick-or-treat costume with a new, glow-in-the-dark label, perfect for spook-tacular celebrations. By day, this hallo-wine showcases its classic label, but as darkness falls, a chilling transformation reveals a […] The … Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news New poll reveals Waste and Recycling Officers’ attitudes towards social value New research undertaken by LARAC on behalf of FCC Environment, has revealed the attitudes of Waste and Recycling Officers towards social value. It is a statutory requirement for local authorities to give weighting to social value when tendering for new services, which was reflected in 85% of respondents stating that their local authority does so … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Mushroom for improvement: Sainsbury’s first UK supermarket to introduce peat-free mushrooms INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news The best ways workplaces are supporting mental health, according to you This year’s World Mental Health Day is themed around worker wellbeing. Here’s how your workplace is boosting yours Positive News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news UK committee recommends protective value for BPA 1000 times higher than the EU BPA or bisphenol A has long been known to harm human and wildlife health by interfering with the endocrine system. European-wide studies show that people are constantly exposed to BPA. Health effects linked to the chemical are extensive, including chronic diseases such as breast and prostate cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Chronic diseases (also known […] CHEM Trust · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Doritos to deliver more crunch in every bite INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Steer Automotive Group acquires Carcomm Coachworks Limited, expanding commercial vehicle repair services Steer Automotive Group is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of Carcomm Coachworks Limited, a leading specialist in the repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Steer's expansion into the specialist commercial vehicle repair sector. ATF Professional · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news OPRL responds to Defra update on mandatory labelling The post OPRL responds to Defra update on mandatory labelling appeared first on OPRL . OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight range of standard wine bottles INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news In an otherwise confusing conference season, the cross party environmental mission was clear With party conference season over for another year, I’ve had a few days to reflect on one of the most bizarre set of conferences I’ve been to. If I described the atmosphere at each, I’m not convinced you would be able to guess which one […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Recycle Now campaign assets - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Coastal Recycling to convert waste to SRF Coastal Recycling has announced that it will be the first waste management company in Devon to turn residual waste into fuel. The technology will be provided by Advetec and will aim to convert 5,200 tonnes of residual waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF). The system will be comprised of two aerobic digester units – known … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news ‘Rock stars’ of rewilding. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, out now Positive News · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Kronoa and Atlantic Pumps Announce Free Webinar: “Selecting the Correct Pump for Your Applications” MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Kronoa and Atlantic Pumps Announce Free Webinar: “Selecting the Correct Pump for Your Applications” Kronoa, a renowned manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps based in Barcelona (Spain), is excited to announce a co-hosted webinar with Atlantic Pumps Ltd, a UK-based pump solutions provider and manufacturer. This free event will address key pump-related… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news ProAmpac showcases sustainable packaging innovations at Sustainable Brands Conference INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Which food safety hazards result from poor waste management in the hospitality industry? The post Which food safety hazards result from poor waste management in the hospitality industry? appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS ITS 2024 CHRISTMAS RANGE Aldi, which was named Christmas Retailer of the Year at the Quality Food Awards for the fifth consecutive year[1], is set to have its biggest range ever for Christmas 2024 including mouth-watering mains, perfect party food, decadent desserts and marvellous tipples. Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “We know our […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Stepping out for nature The post Stepping out for nature appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Oct 2024 Industry news Extreme hurricane season is here and it is fuelled by climate change Hurricanes have kept forecasters guessing this year, but with the arrival of intense storms like Helene and Milton it is clear that warming ocean waters are having an effect on the weather New Scientist — Environment · 9 Oct 2024