Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Environment Agency confirms new WEEE codes The Environment Agency (EA) has announced that from 1 January 2025, all Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) will be notifiable under new codes. This means that companies exporting or importing WEEE will need to obtain a notification from the Competent Authorities involved to obtain a notification from the competent authorities involved to obtain a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Camellia oil could be the greenest cooking oil – and the healthiest Replacing some existing vegetable oil crops with camellia oil could boost production while reducing environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions New Scientist — Environment · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Countrystyle Recycling Introduces New Coffee Grounds Recycling Service in Canterbury We’re excited to announce the launch of our new coffee grounds recycling scheme in Canterbury! With the UK producing around […] Countrystyle Recycling · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Mandatory labelling removed from EPR Defra has confirmed that the mandatory labelling requirement in the extended producer responsibility (EPR) statutory instrument has been removed. The requirement would have mandated consistent consumer-facing labelling surrounding recyclability on packaging across the UK. In a statement emailed to industry stakeholders, Defra said that EPR is currently on track to come into force in January … R… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Shotton Mill receives £1b investment A £1 billion investment in the redevelopment of Shotton Mill in Deeside, North Wales, is set to safeguard 147 jobs, while creating a further 220 when fully commissioned, UK and Welsh governments have confirmed. Cabinet ministers from both governments will visit Deeside, seen to be the industrial centre of Wales, to meet with members of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news A Commonwealth Wolf in Wolverhampton Wood Saints in Wolverhampton has collaborated with Dr. Paul Darke from Digital-Disability.com to make the plinth for this Commonwealth Heritage Wolf which is now on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Community Wood Recycling · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Suspended sentence for company director who buried tyre waste A company director was given a 42-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, for unlawfully disposing of waste and operating an illegal asbestos site. Peter Marquis, director of PDM Industries, was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work for his involvement in the offences. PDM Industries has been handed fines and […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Industry-backed white paper calls for textiles EPR An industry-backed white paper is calling for the government to introduce variable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees for the fashion and textiles sector. The white paper – EPR variable fee white paper – was developed by consultancy QSA Partners with support from the UKFT, the British Fashion Council, the British Retail Consortium and several fashion, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news £1bn paper recycling investment to create 220 green jobs in Wales The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed a major investment of over £1 billion to redevelop Shotton Mill in Deeside, North Wales, into the “UK’s largest recycled paper manufacturer”. Circular Online (CIWM) · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Over 100 artists and art historians call on judge not to jail Van Gogh activists A large group of artists, curators and art historians have appealed to a judge not to impose a jail sentence on two activists who threw tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting. The Just Stop Oil protesters, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, were found guilty of criminal damage in July. Judge Christopher […] Greenpeace UK · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Why industries should get critical components right for a resilient economy This post is by Dr Colin Church, chief executive of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force. It is the third in our ‘Critical raw materials in focus’ series, a collection of blogs spotlighting the management of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium announces pioneering project to validate EV cells from recycled batteries with leading automaker Project aims to accelerate UK’s transition to sustainable electric vehicles (EVs) by focusing on battery production decarbonisation. 26th September, 2024 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced a groundbreaking project to produce and validate EV battery cells using materials recovered from end-of-life EV batteries. [...… Altilium news · 26 Sept 2024 Industry news How genetically modified crops could feed us and help safeguard nature There has been plenty of controversy over GM crops, but if deployed well they could have a positive environmental impact, says Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news How colonialism and industrialisation fuelled the climate crisis There can be no victory in a war against nature, says Sunil Amrith in The Burning Earth, a must-read history of our environmental crisis New Scientist — Environment · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Geoengineering is now essential to saving the Arctic’s ice If we want to preserve the dwindling ice in the Arctic, cutting our emissions is no longer enough – we also need to use geoengineering to refreeze this precious ecosystem New Scientist — Environment · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Grundon hosts its first-ever Graduation for Apprentices The post Grundon hosts its first-ever Graduation for Apprentices appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Jet stream shifts are linked to fires, failed harvests and the plague Tree ring data reveals the impact a fluctuating jet stream has had on Europe for 700 years – and sheds light on future risks amid our warming planet New Scientist — Environment · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Plastics Treaty: Dozens of countries to push for ambitious agreement including bans More than 60 nations, as part of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution (HAC), have committed to establishing binding global rules to end plastic pollution by 2040. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news George Eustice calls on government to scrap T8 exemptions This Tuesday (24 September 2024), former environment secretary George Eustice urged the government to prioritise the end of the T8 exemption amongst other regulatory reforms. The calls were made in an address at the Tyre Recovery Industry Conference organised by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA). The T8 exemption allows for the treatment of small amounts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Navigating packaging EPR in the US: Are you prepared for Colorado’s upcoming deadline? With Colorado’s first enforceable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) deadline just days away, many producers remain unclear about their obligations. As new packaging Extended Producer Responsibility laws roll out across five US states, brands must quickly assess whether they are affected by these evolving regulations. Terri Lord's blog explores key questions to determine if your business ne… Valpak · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Paul Beale | Waste luminaires: My journey to connect the dots Paul Beale, founder of 18 Degrees, tells Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony about the turning point in his environmental […] Recolight · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news UK lags behind European peers on EfW heat networks The UK has a significant opportunity to contribute towards meeting net zero targets through energy from waste-powered (EfW) heat networks, according to a new report by economics consultancy NERA, commissioned […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winners – in pictures The annual contest celebrates birds’ beauty and supports their conservation Positive News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Technology Minerals and Recyclus scrap merger Technology Minerals and Recyclus have announced that they will not be continuing with a proposed merger. Technology Minerals had announced on 4 July 2024 that it was considering a proposed acquisition of the remaining issued capital of its 48.35% owned battery recycling business, Recyclus. Robin Brundle, chairman of Technology Minerals, said: “Technology Minerals is excited … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news EU Pinocchio protest calls for ‘transparent’ packaging data reporting A large group of European NGO representatives and members of the Break Free From Plastic movement and Zero Waste Europe network, displayed a large Pinocchio figure in front Brussels’ European Commission building, in protest of consumers and supermarkets reporting “false data” on recycling. Zero Waste Europe said that the action came about due to consumer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news EMR strengthens the EV revolution with pioneering new battery recycling centre Global leader in sustainable materials, EMR, has opened its first UK-based electric vehicle battery recycling centre at its Birmingham facility, furthering its mission to deliver a circular supply chain for this increasingly critical technology. ATF Professional · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Greenpeace granted permission for judicial review of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields Greenpeace UK has been granted permission by the Scottish courts for judicial review of the controversial Rosebank oil field, and the Jackdaw gas field. Greenpeace’s legal grounds on which they are taking the fight to Equinor, Shell and Ithaca, have all been given permission by the court, and a date has been set for the […] Greenpeace UK · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news EMR opens multi-million-pound UK EV battery plant EMR has opened its first UK-based EV battery recycling centre at its Birmingham facility. Earlier in the year, the company opened a similar facility at a site in Hamburg, Germany, in partnership with Northvolt – said to be one of Europe’s largest battery manufacturers. The UK facility was officially opened on 18 September with a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Kingston council signs £9.4m contract with Veolia Veolia has announced that it has signed a new eight-year contract with Kingston council. The contract will be managed directly by Kingston, replacing the current approach through the South London Waste Partnership. Veolia has provided waste management services for Kingston for over 15 years. The new £9.4 million contract will begin on 1 April 2025 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Founder Richard Mehmed speaks at German Wood Recyclers’ conference Our founder and managing director Richard Mehmed spoke to the Bundesverband der Altholzaufbereiter und -verwerter e.V. (German Federal Association of Waste Wood Processors and Recyclers) about the Community Wood Recycling model and how our innovative approach allows us to reuse waste timber, helping the environment and society. The German wood recycling industry processes about [...] Community Wood Recycling · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES HALLOWEEN SWEETS FROM JUST 49p — INCLUDING 3D PUMPKIN GUMMIES Available from 29th September, the spooktacular range features brand-new products and returning favourites Shoppers are in for a treat this scary season as supermarket Aldi is launching a line-up of creepy candies with prices starting from 49p. Back by popular demand are Aldi’s 3D Pumpkin/Eyeballs Gummies (£2.49, 240g/320g). These charming, seasonal sweets, which are similar […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Remote rescue: how aviation skills picked up in the RAF during the second world war can save lives today What if they took these newly acquired skills and used them as a force for good, not destruction? Positive News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Doncaster Council partners with Duraproducts on recycled plastic kerbs Doncaster Council has partnered with Duraproducts to trial the company’s recycled plastic kerbing units at two sites within the city. Traditional concrete kerbs at North Bridge and West End Lane have been replaced with Durakerb, a recyclable lightweight kerbing solution made from 88% recycled polymer content. The units are made from recycled milk […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Cherwell residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging Alupro has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign. The ‘MetalMatters’ programme is designed to help increase kerbside recycling rates and raise awareness of the benefits of recycling household packaging made from metal. The digital, postal and in-person campaign will allow residents to learn more about the best way […] Alupro · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Reusable packaging coalition including M&S expands collection as demand rises A joint initiative to scale the use of reusable packaging has expanded its work to more than 60 products across Marks & Spencer’s retail offerings, plus other retail brands. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news 8-10% of greenhouse gases caused by food waste The United Nation’s fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) will take place this Sunday (29 September 2024). The UN General Assembly – which runs the day – intends for it to draw global attention to the one billion meals wasted every day and trigger collective action to meet the Sustainable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Important Defra update on mandatory recycling labelling Defra delays mandatory recycling labelling under pEPR.. Learn what this means and why clear packaging labels remain essential. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Former government advisor calls for incineration tax on household waste The UK Government must introduce an incineration levy to help tackle the “UK’s waste crisis”, says former government adviser. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news REVEALED: CUTHBERT CROWNED NATION’S FAVOURITE ALDI PRODUCT He’s the delicious chocolate insect that spawned a host of imitators, skydived for charity from 40,000ft and even appeared in a High Court case – and now Aldi’s famous Cuthbert has been named by shoppers as the UK’s favourite all-time Aldi product. The supermarket, which opened its first UK store in Birmingham in 1990, asked […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 25 Sept 2024 Industry news Lighting retrofits to be covered by new UK building standard The replacement of lighting systems including associated fittings and electrics is set to become a separate ‘reportable works’ under the […] Recolight · 25 Sept 2024