Recycling news: 2024

Industry news ALDI SERVES UP SOUP-ER SAVINGS WITH LATEST RANGE OF KITCHEN GADGETS Beat the chill and save money on energy bills this winter with Aldi’s latest range of kitchen gadgets, including everything from super-sized air fryers to soup makers. Available in stores from 6th October, shoppers hoping to get their hands on these must-have appliances ahead of increased energy prices[1] better be quick, as with all Specialbuys, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Binn Group awarded NHS Tayside contract Perthshire-based Binn Group has announced that it has been awarded a five-year waste management contract with NHS Tayside. The contract will begin tomorrow (1 October 2024) and applies to the health board’s 47 sites across the region – including Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary. Binn Group will be responsible for Tayside’s residual, electrical and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Government flood grants a ‘nightmare’ for households and businesses The post Government flood grants a ‘nightmare’ for households and businesses appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news The era of UK coal is over. Here’s how it happened, and what comes next The last coal-fired power station in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, has now closed. In the 1950s, coal provided the overwhelming majority of British energy. By 2022, it was less than 2%. Today, it will be zero – ending 140 years of burning coal to make electricity. But how did we get to this point? And […] Greenpeace UK · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Local Isle of Sheppey Repair Café receives £1,500 from enfinium’s Repair Café Support Fund Local Isle of Sheppey Repair Café receives £1,500 from enfinium’s Repair Café Support Fund enfinium · 30 Sept 2024 Industry news Pandora’s recycled jewellery and Aldi’s low-carbon lorry fuel: 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, Pandora’s commitment to using 100% recycled silver and gold in its jewellery production, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Sept 2024 Industry news Vape Collection & Recycling with Wastecare - Wastecare Compliance WasteCare · 29 Sept 2024 Industry news Parasite Displays - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 28 Sept 2024 Industry news FEAST With Us: bringing people together with community meals FEAST, supported by City Harvest, has served nearly 250,000 nutritious meals to vulnerable Londoners. Discover how their Healthy Eating on a Budget program is teaching essential cooking and budgeting skills to promote healthier lifestyles. City Harvest London · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news EA publishes new guidance on WEEE definitions The Environment Agency (EA) has published a new guide on the definition of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The EA said that it aims for the guidance – titled “When electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) becomes waste (WEEE)” – to help the sector decide when they are dealing with EEE and when they are dealing with WEEE. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Data centre heat recycling and wood as strong as steel: The best green innovations of September 2024 As September comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental innovation stories, including micro data centres which recycle their waste heat. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news LARAC ‘extremely disappointed’ by mandatory labelling U-turn The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has said it is “extremely disappointed” by Defra’s decision to remove mandatory labelling requirements from the extended producer responsibility (EPR) statutory instrument. Head of the EPR scheme administrator, Margaret Bates, said yesterday that Defra hopes the change will allow for the UK to align better with Europe and … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Preston company fined £60k for asbestos and tyre offences PDM Industries has been fined £60,046 after an Environment Agency (EA) investigation found the company disposed of tyres without obtaining the required environmental permits. Its director, Peter Marquis, has also received a 42-week prison sentence (suspended for 18 months) and 200 hours of unpaid community work. The incidents took place at Stanley Lodge Farm … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news The rising demand for primates as pets In our increasingly fragile world, protecting wild populations and their habitats is a significant challenge. Open Access Government examines the impact of the pet primate trade on animal welfare and the security of their natural environments. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Former Environment Secretary Urges Government to End T8 Exemption at TRA Annual Conference At the 2024 Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) Annual Conference, held at the Woodland Grange Hotel in Leamington Spa on September 24th, former environment secretary George Eustice called on the government to prioritise ending the T8 exemption and other regulatory reforms. ATF Professional · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news New Vehicle Risk Rating Model to Help Insurers Adapt to Emerging Vehicle Risks Thatcham Research is introducing a new Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) model designed to help insurers better manage the evolving risks posed by modern vehicles. ATF Professional · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Jail sentences for Van Gogh soup protest “draconian and disproportionate” Commenting on the sentencing of Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland to a total of 44 months in jail for throwing tinned soup at the protective glass covering a Van Gogh painting in October 2022, Greenpeace UK’s Co-Executive Director Will McCallum said: “This is a draconian and disproportionate punishment for a protest that caused minor damage […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news What are the top 10 most wasted foods? Did you know these most wasted food items? Here are the top 10 and some practical tips to reduce waste from City Harvest London. City Harvest London · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news ADBA Hosts Its Northern Ireland Conference ADBA Northern Ireland Conference: Paving the Way for a Greener Future We recently hosted our annual Northern Ireland Conference on 4 September 2024 at the ICC Belfast. This event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of biogas and its role in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon economy in Northern Ireland. As… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news We want to know: how has your work or workplace supported your mental health? Ahead of World Mental Health Day, which this year focuses on the workplace, what’s been effective for you? Positive News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling secures contract for Pizza Hut Keenan Recycling has announced that it has secured a contract with Heart with Smart group for its Pizza Hut restaurants. Heart with Smart is the sole franchisee operator of the restaurants. The contract will see the waste management company responsible for the collection of food waste from Pizza Hut restaurants across the UK in what … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Insights from Earth’s last ice age could shape future climate predictions A study led by the University of Arizona has revealed connections between Earth's last ice age and future climate patterns, particularly concerning the El Niño phenomenon. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Reuse and EPR highlighted at RECOUP Conference The annual RECOUP Conference took place yesterday (26 September 2024) in Peterborough. The first session of the day – “Understanding the Big Picture: Challenges and Opportunities” – was chaired by head of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme administrator Margaret Bates, who kicked off by asking: “What would need to be true to make the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group for Pizza Hut Restaurants Keenan Recycling, the UK’s largest provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with Heart with Smart Group, who are the sole franchisee operator of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK. This partnership marks a major step forward in the company’s growth […] Keenan Recycling · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium in the News: Battery recycling project aims to provide sustainable source of materials for EV batteries Dave Ketcher, Project Delivery Lead at the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), explains how funding from the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) has supported the scale-up of Altilium’s innovative battery recycling process and the development of a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical battery minerals in the UK. In 2022 Altilium was awarded a share of [...] Altilium news · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI INTRODUCES HVO-POWERED TRUCKS TO ITS FLEET Aldi is converting more than 30% of its fleet of owned HGVs to operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. The move is taking place on more than 160 HGVs based at its Cardiff, Swindon and Neston distribution centres, and is expected to reduce the supermarket’s carbon footprint by approximately 15,432 tonnes of CO2e per […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates September News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Keenan Recycling | Yorkshire pub pioneers sustainable food waste recycling The Station Inn, a beloved traditional pub nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, is making waves for its commitment to sustainability. By partnering with Keenan Recycling, the pub has successfully reduced food waste, saved costs, and set an example […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Jet contrails may cool the planet by day and warm it by night An AI-assisted analysis of satellite images suggests the vapour trails produced by aircraft have a net cooling effect in the daytime because they reflect sunlight back into space New Scientist — Environment · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Household recycling rates remain at 44% in the UK UK household recycling rates remained at 44% in 2022, the same rate as in 2021, according to new figures released by Defra. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Closure of Britain’s last coal plant “an example the world must follow” Commenting on the planned closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal power station on Monday, the UK’s last coal plant still in operation, Greenpeace UK’s policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “This plant’s closure marks the final chapter of a century-and-a-half history of coal burning in the UK. Just over a decade ago, coal made up nearly two-fifths of […] Greenpeace UK · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Pop-up Reuse Shop at Allington Household Waste Recycling Centre a huge success - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news Just 2% of water company budget to be spent on natural infrastructure to help pollution-hit environment - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news What went right this week: ready-to-go climate solutions, plus more Climate wins were there for the taking, England started building bison bridges, and California slowed down fast fashion, plus more Positive News · 27 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Crowns 2024 Bed Industry Awards Winners The National Bed Federation (NBF) crowned its eight 2024 Bed Industry Awards winners on Tuesday 24 September at the Bed Show Gala Dinner in Telford. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke announced winners across bed manufacturing, component supplying and retailing at the annual Bed Show gala dinner and awards ceremony. An independent panel of […] National Bed Federation · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Diageo trials paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label Diageo will trial a new 90% paper-based bottle for its Johnnie Walker Black Label brand, starting this week in Edinburgh. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news October 2024 Reskilling Britain with Social Enterprise: From Waste to Opportunity. Wood Saints welcomed Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley South, to demonstrate how social enterprise can help bridge the skills gap, and we look at how The Woodhouse in Preston helps people with learning difficulties to achieve their aspirations and live as valued members of the community. Community Wood Recycling · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news 44% of UK household waste is recycled, new statistics show New statistics from Defra suggest that just 44.1% of UK household waste was recycled in 2022, compared to 44.6% in the previous year. This is said to be due to England’s falling recycling rate of 43.4%. Scotland’s recycling rate was the lowest at 42.1%, but it had improved from 41.7% the previous year. Having recently … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Combilift Retain Deloitte’s Best Managed Company Award for the 12th Consecutive Year! For the 12th consecutive time in the awards 16-year history Combilift have been again recognized as a Best Managed Company, requalifying as Platinum winner for the 6th time. Their management prowess was rewarded at Deloitte’s prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin on the 19th of September. ATF Professional · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Oktoberfest WUNDERBAR! ALDI LAUNCHES PILSNER BEER AND BRATWURST SAUSAGE FLAVOURED CRISPS TO CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST Aldi is launching Specially Selected German Pilsner Beer Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.15, 150g) as part of a brand-new range dedicated to Bavarian beer festival, Oktoberfest. Combining two shopper favourites, crisps and beer, the limited-edition launch will land in stores nationwide from 26th […] The… Aldi UK Press Centre · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Asbestos recycling is better option than disposal’ Asbestos recycling is the process of turning hazardous asbestos waste into safe materials. Asbestos is a natural mineral. It is heat-resistant, strong and insulating. Inhaling its airborne fibres poses severe health risks. Asbestos exposure can cause diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, says Michelle Whitmer on behalf of asbestos.com. Because of these dangers, many … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024