Recycling news: 2024

Industry news City of Lincoln council signs £50m contract with Biffa City of Lincoln council has signed a £50 million-pound contract with Biffa for the city’s waste, recycling and street cleansing. Set to commence on 1 September 2026, it follows the conclusion of the current agreement on 31 August 2026. The contract is said to have been redesigned, respecified and repackaged to deliver enhanced sustainability and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Alternatives to throwing food waste in the bin’ Daniel Redfern, director at Envirovue, shares his advice on how businesses can prepare for the new legislation OPINION: The UK currently produces the highest amount of food waste in Europe, with around 9.5 million tonnes of food thrown away each year. The new food waste legislation, known as the ‘Simpler Recycling’ reform is due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Naughtons Global Used Parts – Managing and Innovating an Auto Recycling Business in Ireland Ian Naughton, Director of Naughtons Global Used Parts, shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of managing a vehicle recycling operation in the rural West of Ireland. From navigating logistical hurdles and staffing in remote areas to leveraging AI and robotics for efficiency, Ian discusses his growth strategies. He highlights the critical role of his team, family, and cutting-ed… ATF Professional · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news enfinium supports 15 repair cafés in the first year of its Repair Café Support Fund enfinium supports 15 repair cafes in the first year of its Repair Café Support Fund enfinium · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news INDIA COUNTRY REPORT: Tissue consumption is rising slowly … but a tenfold increase would still leave it below the world average - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news The benefits of reducing food waste in Health and Social care settings - Business of Recycling WRAP · 17 Dec 2024 Industry news Recycling Resources - Business of Recycling WRAP · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Sustainable alliance: Falkirk Council and Keenan Recycling reduce carbon footprint Falkirk Council and Keenan Recycling have formed a successful partnership, demonstrating a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. By collaborating on food waste collection and recycling initiatives, both organisations have made significant strides towards a greener future. Strategic alliance Falkirk Council selected Keenan Recycling as their commercial food waste collection partner … Keenan Recycling · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news ALDI’S CHRISTMAS DESSERT RANGE FEATURES MINCE PIE CHEESECAKE BITES, A GIANT GOLD COIN AND RETURNING TV STAR ‘MILLIONAIRE’S BAUBLE’ Who said gold was just for decorations? Quality Food Awards’ Christmas Retailer of the Year[1], Aldi, is launching exactly what festive feasters need for an aesthetic dessert table of dreams this year. Brand new for this year and pairing two popular festive desserts, the Specially Selected Mince Pie Cheesecake Bites (£3.49, 6 pack) are available […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Scottish council signs £1.2m SRF partnership In partnership with Advetec, Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar is set to divert 100% of non-recyclable waste in Uist and Barra from landfill by turning it into alternative fuel. Worth £1.2m, the eight-year partnership will see the local authority process 10 tonnes of domestic and commercial black bag waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) daily at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Material Focus warns of ‘vapocalypse’ with 8.2m vapes thrown weekly Research, commissioned by Material Focus and conducted by Opinium, has found that six months before the ban, “big puff” style vapes have entered the market, with three million of these sold weekly. The study found that 8.2 million single-use and big puff vapes are thrown away each week, compared to 5 million last year. Material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news ‘Emmaus has changed my life’: Supporters urged to donate to Emmaus Christmas Appeal People helped by Emmaus have urged supporters to donate to the Emmaus Christmas Appeal and change the lives of even more people with experience of homelessness. In an appeal message... Emmaus UK · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CPL/Puragen Awarded Energy Innovation Award at the 2024 MRW National Recycling Awards MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – CPL/Puragen Awarded Energy Innovation Award at the 2024 MRW National Recycling Awards ADBA members CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons were recently awarded the prestigious Energy Innovation prize in the MRW National Recycling Awards 2024. The company’s award was for a technology directly linked to the biogas sector, and hence to the ADBA membership.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Seeing the funny side: 10 striking portraits of nature’s comedians ‘We want viewers to share our enjoyment of nature and take the time to recognise its value,’ say those at the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards Positive News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Row back on ZEV targets puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news ReFood calls on public to reduce 7m tonnes of festive food waste With British people set to waste more than seven million tonnes of edible food during the festive period, ReFood has called on consumers to “think twice” about the environmental impact of Christmas. ReFood has said that every kilo of food thrown into general waste releases greenhouse gases considered 21 times more damaging to the environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Enva makes waves in Ireland with acquisitions Enva has announced that it has completed two significant acquisitions – Walshetown Restoration and M&T Plant Hire. These strategic moves are set to reinforce Enva’s commitment to expanding its operations and customer service offering, but also further enhance its ability to create low carbon secondary materials from waste. Walshestown Restoration Limited is based near near … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Trio fined £14k after texts confirm waste crimes Three men have been fined for depositing shredded waste at a farm without an environmental permit, also failing to keep waste transfer notes. Joseph Kidd, Anthony Melland and Adam Swindells had to pay fines and costs totalling £13,970, at Derby magistrates’ court on 5 December 2024. Environment Agency and Derbyshire Police Rural Crime are said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news More bin strikes in Sheffield after Veolia “betrayal”, Unite says Unite the Union has promised more bin strikes in Sheffield after they say Veolia pulled out of a recognition agreement at the last minute. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news Defra cancel mandatory cup take back - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news ADBA and WRAP Visit Olleco’s Aylesbury AD Facility On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) organised an anaerobic digestion (AD) site visit with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). The aim of the visit was to foster a discussion between the AD industry and WRAP regarding WRAP’s future guidance on the use of plastics and compostable bags… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Dec 2024 Industry news HFSS vs UPF – is it time for governments to choose? As evidence mounts over the harm caused by diets high in ultra-processed foods, policymakers will need to confront some difficult questions, says Nick Hughes. “There’s a point where it reaches a tipping point where the thing just becomes so enormous and so impactful that you’ve got to act.” The quote, from former Labour health secretary […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Dec 2024 Industry news Octopus Energy’s SAF project and British Gas’ low-carbon homes pilot: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Octopus Energy’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Finland, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Dec 2024 Industry news Ellie Fraser - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 15 Dec 2024 Industry news Conscious gifting and energy efficiency: How to have a more sustainable Christmas With Christmas less than two weeks away, edie shares three key tips to help you reduce your environmental footprint this holiday season. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Dec 2024 Industry news Are vast amounts of hydrogen fuel hidden below Earth’s surface? Geologists estimate Earth contains several trillion tonnes of natural hydrogen that could be used as a clean fuel, but a global search for large reserves hasn’t delivered so far New Scientist — Environment · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news DeBriefed 13 December 2024: Arctic tundra emitting CO2; UK sets path to ‘clean power’; What climate scientists worry about Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Analysis: How the UK plans to reach clean power by 2030 The UK government has set out an “action plan” for reaching its target of clean... Carbon Brief · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Looking to 2025: Events & Thanks to Our Members As we approach the end of the year, the Circular Communities Scotland team would like to thank our membership for their ongoing dedication to their communities and continuing to support a more circular economy in Scotland. This year, The Scottish Government has worked to create legislation to embed circularity into our economy, and our members [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Wastecare Avonmouth - WasteCare WasteCare · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Government ‘excited’ by the potential of green gas to support its clean energy transition mission Government ‘excited’ by the potential of green gas to support its clean energy transition mission Green gas will play a critical role in helping the government deliver energy, climate and economic security, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers) at DESNZ told around 300 industry stakeholders at the ADBA National Conference… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Updates to the Code of Practice for Securing Loads on HGVs and Goods Vehicles – December 2024 The UK government has released updated guidelines in the Code of Practice for Securing Loads on HGVs and Goods Vehicles, effective from the 9th of December, 2024. These updates aim to improve load safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, addressing the responsibilities of all parties involved in the transportation process. ATF Professional · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Three men prosecuted for illegal Derbyshire waste site Mobile phone records have helped the Environment Agency to prosecute three men for using a Derbyshire farm as an illegal waste site. ATF Professional · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news City Harvest food charity: our 2024 journey In 2024, City Harvest food charity celebrated a decade of difference, reached the milestone of delivering over 60 million meals, opened a permanent food rescue site at New Covent Garden Market, and much more. City Harvest London · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news ALDI WAGYU STEAK BEATS WAITROSE TO BE NAMED PRODUCT OF THE YEAR The nation’s cheapest supermarket2 is launching its biggest ever range of Wagyu products after seeing demand for alternatives to the traditional turkey skyrocket last Christmas. Named as ‘Product of the Year’, the 100% British Specially Selected Wagyu Tomahawk (£24.99 per kg) beat products from more expensive supermarkets including M&S and Waitrose to claim the top […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news REA welcomes ambitious Clean Power Action Plan, urges government to match promises with action REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Biogen Hosts European Delegation at Bygrave AD Facility Biogen welcomed European delegation to their Bygrave AD Facility in Hertfordshire on 10th December 2024. The visit, organised by ADBA, included representatives from European Union officials and UK government officials from DEFRA. The Bygrave facility operates as a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) site that processes food waste through AD. Located near Baldock, the site… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Three men fined a 5-figure sum for operating an illegal waste site Three men have been fined almost £14,000 after mobile phone records helped prosecute them for using a Derbyshire farm as an illegal waste site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Dec 2024 Industry news Tariffs, Distributors and Agents – What Are We Facing? Guidance provided by Stephen Sidkin, a commercial law partner at Fox Williams LLP Tariffs are in the news. But what if incoming President Trump imposes tariffs on the type of goods which are purchased by your US customers, so far as your distributors and agents in the US are concerned? What is your position so […] National Bed Federation · 13 Dec 2024