Recycling news: 2024

Industry news IALD chief, Christopher Knowlton: Why we changed our ethics The CEO of the International Association of Lighting Designers Christopher Knowlton tells Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony why his […] Recolight · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Is Total Loss a Total Mess? In recent times, total loss market practices have faced strong criticism from regulatory bodies, particularly around insurers negotiating vehicle values with claimants. Jim Loughran, CEO of e2e Total Loss Claims Management, explores why fair, full retail settlements are essential for maintaining trust and treating customers equitably during claims. ATF Professional · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Lower write-off rates for electric vehicles (EVs) need more attention to help drive their adoption Data from Cap HPI shows that EVs are written off at less than half the rate of petrol and diesel cars. Over the past nine years, the study found that only 0.9% of EVs under five years old have been written off, compared to 1.89% for petrol and diesel vehicles in the same age range. At the one-year mark, the trend is similar, with just 0.2% of EVs being written off compared to 0.4% for internal … ATF Professional · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium delivers first shipment of CAM from EV battery recycling for cell production at UKBIC Altilium has delivered the first batch of cathode active material (CAM) to the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), for production and qualification of new NMC 811 battery cells. Altilium’s EcoCathode NMC 811-2036 is a high-nickel CAM produced using materials recovered from end-of-life EV batteries. As well as creating a sustainable, domestic supply chain for critical [...] Altilium news · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news EuRIC launches ship recycling organisation for EU EuRIC has announced the launch of its Ship Recycling Working Group (ESRG) today (19 September). The ESGR aims to address current barriers in ship recycling within the EU. Although the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR), implemented on 31 December 2018, was designed to ensure “environmentally sound and safe” ship recycling practices, challenges are said to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Ministers urged to trial monthly ‘climate card’ to save rail commuters money and cut emissions Campaigners and transport experts have called on the Labour government to trial a new monthly ‘climate card’ scheme that would simplify the train ticketing system, make fares fairer and encourage rail travel to help reduce emissions. A new report by consultancy Greengauge 21, commissioned by Greenpeace UK, sets out how a climate card could work […] Greenpeace UK · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news How to dispose of a fluorescent tube properly The post How to dispose of a fluorescent tube properly appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Trustee Report and Accounts 2024 Circular Communities Scotland's 2024 Trustee Report and Accounts Circular Communities Scotland · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Alupro: ‘73% of Britons want DRS to go ahead’ A poll commissioned by Alupro has found that 73% of Britons want the new Labour government to press ahead with a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. Consultancy Yonder surveyed 2,000 UK adults between 30 August to 1 September 2024. 65% said that Westminster should follow the example of the Welsh government and set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Unearthing the types of recycled aggregates in construction The post Unearthing the types of recycled aggregates in construction appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news TOMRA announced as Business Champion for Global Circularity Protocol TOMRA has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the company announced this week (September 16). Wood Recyclers Association · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news British Glass says Defra to revise EPR fee calculation method British Glass told Circular Online that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has pledged to revise the extended producer responsibility fee calculation methodology for glass. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Primary schools in Cumbria lead the charge in the Baa-ttery campaign to save batteries - Renewi Renewi · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news Beaver reintroduction could be a flagship nature and climate policy This post is by Jess Chapell and Emily Bowen from the Beaver Trust. As we face increasing challenges related to climate change, such as record breaking heatwaves, droughts and flooding, the role of beavers as ecosystem engineers has never been more critical. After an absence […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Sept 2024 Industry news CSG employees celebrate 120 combined years of service Four colleagues at a waste processing site in Greater Manchester are celebrating long service totalling more than a century. Phil Manley, Ian James, Michelle Barlow and Darren Litherland have worked at CSG’s Cadishead site on Liverpool Road for a combined 120 years. Neil Richards, managing director of CSG, said: “A huge congratulations to these four … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Father and son sentenced after running ‘harmful’ farmland waste site A father and son have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste site, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Seventy-two-year-old Stephen Lack owns the Monkton Sidings site, and he and his son Andrew are said to have disposed of waste in a manner “likely to cause pollution”. On 13 September 2024, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news ADBA’s Response to UK Government’s Consultation on Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste ADBA’s Response to UK Government’s Consultation on Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste On 2 August 2024, we submitted our response to the UK government’s consultation on the ‘UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Scope Expansion: Waste’. Our feedback emphasised the critical role of anaerobic digestion (AD) in achieving the UK’s decarbonisation goals, waste management,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news ADBA at ESS/EFD EXPO 2024: The Extended Case for Anaerobic Digestion ADBA at ESS/EFD EXPO 2024: The Extended Case for Anaerobic Digestion On 12 September 2024, ADBA hosted a session at the ESS/EFD EXPO as part of the Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote conference. Entitled “An extended case for Anaerobic Digestion: biomethane production is worth more than just gas“, the panel discussion moderated by ADBA Chair… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Material world: Is greenwashing still thriving in the fashion industry? The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a compliance guide to assist fashion businesses in avoiding misleading environmental claims - as research reveals many brands' growth in emissions and reliance on fossil-based synthetic fibres. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Mastering green claims: Ensure accuracy and build trust Emily Hare, Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Manager, highlights how it’s important for businesses to align their environmental claims with the Green Claims Code to avoid misleading consumers and being accused of greenwashing. She explains how businesses can substantiate green claims using evidence such as lifecycle assessments and packaging analysis while adhering to principles of transpar… Valpak · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news The right health and safety knowledge for the right environment and workers Regular contributor to ATF Professional Michelle Pitkin, Chair of IOSH’s Fire Risk Management Group, emphasises the importance of delivering relevant safety details in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The focus is on ensuring everyone receives the appropriate information for their role, location, and circumstances without overloading them with unnecessary details. ATF Professional · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Ben invites automotive family to get involved in festive fundraising activities Automotive industry charity, Ben, is inviting its automotive family to get involved in Christmas Jumper Day this December and has also released its new Christmas card collection to raise funds which will support those struggling or in crisis. ATF Professional · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Industry stars of the future announced as Grundon sponsors 35 Under 35 2024 awards at RWM The post Industry stars of the future announced as Grundon sponsors 35 Under 35 2024 awards at RWM appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news LGA urges government to ‘hold industry responsible’ for ETS costs New research from the Local Government Association (LGA), County Council Network (CCN) and District Councils Network (DCN) has found that the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost councils “billions” rather than manufacturers. ETS is a system that puts a market price on carbon emissions, and the last government proposed to expand it to the incineration … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI TO CLOSE ALL STORES ON BOXING DAY Aldi has confirmed it will close all its stores on Boxing Day to thank its colleagues once again for all their hard work. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket will close on 25th and 26th December and reopen as usual on Friday 27th, so customers can pick up all the essentials for their New Year celebrations. Opening hours […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Is green the new black? New sustainable fashion show to kick off The organisers of this week's show hope to bridge the gap between pop culture and sustainable fashion Positive News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Polytag secures £100,000 fund for recycling innovation project The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre for Excellence, funded by the Welsh Government, has awarded over £100,000 to Polytag to install four Plastic Detection Units in Wales. Recycling technology firm Polytag plan to use the funding to install Plastic Detection Units at material recovery facilities (MRFs) in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Anglesey. The […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Sodexo’s learnings: How food businesses can cut waste while supporting communities Claire Atkins Morris, sustainability director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, a leading food services provider, explains how it is tackling food waste and how local action can support both communities and the environment. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Polytag secures £100k from Welsh government Polytag has been awarded over £100,000 from the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence, funded by the Welsh government. The funding will go towards installing four Polytag Plastic Detection Units across the country as part of a project. The units scan and collect data on individual products at barcode level as they enter … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Newcastle launches trial to turn food waste into renewable energy Newcastle City Council has introduced a new weekly food waste recycling service for over 5000 residents to generate renewable energy and produce fertiliser to grow crops. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news TOO EARLY? ALDI’S MINCE PIES LAND IN STORES FOR JUST 23P A PIE With less than 100 days to go until the big day, Aldi has announced it will be launching its first mince pies of the year this Sunday (22nd September). Sweet-treat fans who like to celebrate early can pick up a pack of Aldi’s Holly Lane Deep Filled Mince Pies for just £1.39 (6 pack) — […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Top 10: Sustainable Countries - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Liebherr adds to MK series of mobile construction cranes - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Government Confirms Response To Plastic Packaging Tax By End Of Year - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news Is carbon capture and storage good or bad? “We are in a unique position to lead the way on carbon capture technologies,” said Claire Coutinho, former secretary of state for energy security and net zero under the last government. She was speaking at the launch of a vision for the carbon capture and […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Sept 2024 Industry news People hugely underestimate the carbon footprints of the 1 per cent In a survey of thousands of people, respondents underestimated the massive difference between the carbon footprints of the wealthiest and poorest individuals – and that’s bad for climate policy New Scientist — Environment · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2024 winners! The post Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2024 winners! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Nestlé Confectionery trials accessible QR codes with KitKat and Quality Street INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Zero Waste Europe: ‘Bold action needed to maximise benefits of reuse systems’ In a recently released report from Zero Waste Europe, evidence has suggested that reuse systems are the “way forward” for various packaging sectors, including takeaway food and drinks. The report, produced by Eunomia, is entitled ‘Facilitating the Adoption of Takeaway Reuse Systems’ and aims to show the course of action for public authorities to best … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024