Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli reduces salt by 18%, without compromising on taste INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI REVEALS TOP TEN TOYS THIS CHRISTMAS AS IT ANNOUNCES ITS BIGGEST WOODEN TOY RANGE YET Aldi has announced its biggest ever range of wooden toys, set to hit stores from 10th October. With over 50 products for little ones to get their hands on, prices start from just £2.99 and with the supermarket holding prices from 2023, shoppers can expect the same great value. But parents best be quick to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news The garden-artwork that positively reframes ‘weeds’ A misconception-busting garden has taken root in Oxford, on a spot where weed killers used to be developed and tested Positive News · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Ellen MacArthur Foundation announces new CEO, with Davos 2025 as first major event Circular economy NGO the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has selected Jonquil Hackenberg as its new chief executive, with Andrew Morlet stepping down next month after a decade. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Everyday Plastic: ‘End claims that soft plastics are recyclable’ An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by Everyday Plastic and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has led to calls for Sainsbury’s and Tesco to publicly support the Global Plastics Treaty and end claims around the recyclability of soft plastics. Soft plastics include items such as crisp packets, supermarket shopping bags, the film that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Silverlake supports emergency services’ ‘Festival of Rescue’ Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], based in Southampton, was delighted to be a main supporter of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service [HIWFRS] when they hosted the UK’s biggest and most prestigious rescue competition on September 27 and 28. ATF Professional · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news ALDI CELEBRATES NATIONAL CURRY WEEK WITH NEW CURRY RANGE — INCLUDING INDIAN INSPIRED CRISPS The NEW Bombay Potato crisp flavour launches as part of the supermarket’s Indian inspired range, which also includes a selection of brand-new Bilash Cuisine Curries The nation’s cheapest supermarket[1] is extending its unique crisp offering — this time with exciting Indian inspired flavours ahead of National Curry Week which starts on 7th October.[2] Brand-new […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news City Harvest’s The Office: Ash The Office, series 1 episode 8 follows Ash, an amazing ambassador for City Harvest who delivers impact across our city daily. City Harvest London · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news The Ellen MacArthur Foundation announces new CEO The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced Jonquil Hackenberg as their new CEO, taking over from Andrew Morlet after ten years in the role. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Suez signs £18m-a-year contract with Southend-on-Sea Suez recycling and recovery UK has been awarded an eight-year contract with Southend-on-Sea city council, worth £18 million annually, which will see the waste management company deliver waste and street cleansing services. From April 2025, Suez will assume collections from 85,500 households, alongside the management of two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), a transfer station … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Reuse Network responds to EA guidance on WEEE definitions Reuse Network responds to The Environment Agency's new guidance on the definition of waste electrical (EEE) and electronic equipment (WEEE). Reuse Network · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Sainsbury’s and Tesco “misleading” customers over recycling Major supermarkets accused of “misleading” customers over recycling after campaigners tracked 40 bundles of soft plastic packaging waste and found 70% was burnt. Using Apple AirTags, Everyday Plastic and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) tracked 40 bundles of soft plastic packaging waste through take-back schemes across England over 12 months. Volunteers dropped off the […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news UK has most international private jet flights to top holiday spots in Europe – new report Britain is responsible for the largest number of international private jet flights to top holiday destinations in Europe, a new report commissioned by Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe found. Last year, a whopping 12,702 private jets – an average of more than one every hour – took off from the UK bound for getaway resorts […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news The Hard Truth About Soft Plastic – Facts & FAQs - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Our investigation revealed the hard truth about soft plastic recycling points at supermarkets… - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Max Robson Recolight to unveil a LCA and EPD service In this special Circular Lighting Report, Ray Molony meets Max Robson, Recolight’s new environmental metrics manager. The new data service […] Recolight · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Watch: music stars Jacob Collier and AURORA perform on Arctic ‘iceberg’ in call for ocean and climate protection British six-time Grammy winner, Jacob Collier, has collaborated with Norwegian alt-pop superstar, AURORA, for the first time in a magical performance in the Arctic, released today. The stars appear together on a platform floating amidst icebergs in front of the imposing glacier, Sveabreen, Svalbard. They perform a haunting mash-up of their two songs, A Rock […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Winners Announced for The 2024 RECOUP Awards The post Winners Announced for The 2024 RECOUP Awards appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news 73% of UK adults want more government help preventing waste 73% of UK adults agree that not enough is being done to help the public prevent waste, according to a YouGov poll on behalf of non-profit Keep Britain Tidy. In response to the poll, the national environmental charity has called for government, business and councils to support people to reduce the environmental impact of their … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Norse Environmental Waste Services invests in AI-powered robotic automation from Recycleye Leading waste management company NEWS today announced details of its investment in AI-powered sorting at its MRF. ... Recycleye news · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Defra publishes revised illustrative base fees for packaging EPR The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published revised illustrative base fees for packaging extended producer responsibility. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Certificate of Motor Insurance - First Mile First Mile · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Asda trials new initiative for primary, secondary and college students - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli reduces salt by 18%, without compromising on taste - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news The Hard Truth About Soft Plastic – Press Release - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news THTASP – Recommendations in full - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 1 Oct 2024 Industry news Ancient plankton suggests extreme El Niños will become twice as common Plankton that lived during the last glacial maximum have helped confirm the accuracy of our climate models – suggesting the predictions those models make about future El Niño events are accurate too New Scientist — Environment · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Here’s how coral reefs might survive hotter, more acidic oceans Coral reefs around the world are at risk of collapse due to rising temperatures and acidifying oceans, but the natural adaptability of some species may help buy time New Scientist — Environment · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news UK Government Releases Updated Illustrative Base Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility The post UK Government Releases Updated Illustrative Base Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Defra releases second version of illustrative base fees Defra has today (30 September 2024) released a second version of the illustrative base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). The illustrative fees have decreased across all materials when compared to the first set of illustrative base fees released in mid-August 2024. The size of the ranges has also decreased across all the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news DS Smith: ‘Gen Z is the worst at recycling’ A poll of 2,000 people has found that Gen Z are “the worst at recycling”. Commissioned by DS Smith and conducted by OnePoll.com, the investigation found that the youngest adult generation is the most likely to bin rather than recycle – despite “the perception they’re the most eco-conscious”. Gen Z (19%) were the lowest generation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Celebrating Employee Excellence, Shaping the Future As global awareness of environmental issues has grown over recent years, the call for innovative solutions and fresh perspectives in the environmental sector has never been more critical. Events like the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo serve as a platform that not only recognises the achievements of those making strides in sustainability but also encourages […] Augean · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news MRF Group expresses support for Simpler Recycling The Independent MRF Group (IMG) has expressed its support for the planned Simpler Recycling. The group expressed that the legislation may provide potential relief for council’s whose budgets were being stretched. The IMG was established to represent the views of the larger (75,000 tonnes plus per annum) independently operated material recovery facilities (MRF). These facilities … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Food waste legislation for larger businesses to change in 2025 New rules about food waste will apply to most businesses in the UK from the end of March 2025. The rules require businesses to keep food waste separate from other waste – store waste food in separate bins and arrange for it to be collected by licensed waste carriers. These new rules are part of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news ‘A celebration of migration.’ Portrait series salutes NHS workers The series profiles 23 first-generation migrant NHS workers, from porters to surgeons Positive News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Ecoveritas issues EPR data reporting reminder Manchester-based environmental compliance specialist Ecoveritas has warned that businesses risk overpaying if they don’t report packaging data accurately under new government legislation by the upcoming deadlines. Under extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), current reporting deadlines are set for October this year and April 2025. The new legislation applies to individual busine… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Baby Boomers more likely to recycle than Gen Z, research shows New research finds that Baby Boomers are the most likely generation to recycle their paper and cardboard waste, with Gen Z the least likely to. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Veolia assists in decommissioning of nuclear reactor Veolia UK has supported the first full decommissioning of a civil nuclear reactor alongside Imperial College London. Following a 10-year process to safely dismantle the facility, the Office for Nuclear Regulation has officially ended the requirement for regulatory controls at the site. The Reactor Centre at Imperial’s Silwood Park eco-campus in Ascot, Berkshire, is the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Copart opens new St Helens Operation Centre as part of ongoing growth programme In yet another strand of their ongoing growth programme, which shows no signs of slowing down, global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, have opened a new Operation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside. ATF Professional · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Disappointment at EPR mandatory packaging labelling delay The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed it has delayed introducing mandatory packaging labelling as part of extended producer responsibility (EPR). Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Sept 2024