Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Celebrating Alice Harlock’s Recognition in the Environment 100! The Environment 100 honours those making an outstanding contribution to environmental sustainability, whether through ground-breaking innovations, impactful initiatives, or simply being an unstoppable force for change. Alice has certainly earned her place on this list! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Combilift Wins Two Major Accolades at UKMHA Archie Awards! Combilift gains further global recognition as it secures awards in 2 categories at the recent UK Materials Handling Association Awards in Birmingham on Saturday the 14th of September. Up against some of the biggest names in Material handling, they walked away with the coveted ‘Ergonomic Innovation of the Year’ and the ‘Manufacturer Product Innovation of the Year’. ATF Professional · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Worcestershire facility recovers 1m megawatts of Energy from Waste Energy generated from Worcestershire’s EnviRecover Energy from Waste facility is said to have reached a huge one million megawatts of energy from waste, which would otherwise have gone to landfill. Councillors from Worcestershire county council and Herefordshire council, along with key people from FCC Environment and Severn Waste Services, who run the facility on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news London’s new urban greening structure is a ‘garden for insects and people’ The 'greening machine' project, Vert, is part of the London Design Festival Positive News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Mixed dry recycling waste collection is only option to achieve zero carbon targets’ Re-Gen tackles the challenges faced by Northern Ireland in regards to its environmental goals. The key problem Northern Ireland faces key challenges to achieve its environmental goals, particularly in decarbonisation and resource efficiency as outlined by the target of net zero 2050. Unfortunately, some still believe that separating recyclables like paper, plastic etc, into three … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Forward Thinking: Operational transformation to support growth Auto Solutions 2000 plans for future start with yard redevelopment ATF Professional · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news A new EU law is shining the spotlight on corporate supply chains This post is by Sophie Tuson, environment and climate change practice lead at the law firm RPC. In recent years there have been increasing steps by legislators and regulators to hold companies accountable for environmental and human rights harms in their business operations and supply […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news A sustainable solution to water scarcity Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new device that promises to revolutionise access to clean water in coastal and island communities. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Over 500m containers returned since launch of Ireland’s DRS Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced that over 500 million plastic bottles and cans have been returned since the scheme launched on 1 February 2024. There are now over 2,500 Reverse Vending Machines, an increase of 1,800 from launch, and over 350 manual collection return points nationwide as part […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium secures UK government funding for new projects with a total investment of £1.74m (US$2.3m) Altilium is proud to have secured further grant funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre for two innovative new projects, as it continues to accelerate the scale-up of its EV battery recycling operations and support the industrialisation of an electrified automotive supply chain in the UK. The projects were announced today as the Department for Business [...] Altilium news · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Summa acquires majority stake in Bollegraaf Investment firm Summa Equity has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the Bollegraaf Group. The acquisition of Bollegraaf has come about a year after Summa’s report: “Investing in a circular and waste-free Europe”. The report identified how an investment of 230 billion euros is needed by 2040 for new physical assets and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS 35 Under 35 2024 winners revealed! On the second day of ESS, the 35 Under 35 2024 ceremony took place in The Green Skills and Future Talent Hub, and what a great turnout it was with approximately 140 people in attendance. Sponsored by Grundon Waste Management, the event was hosted by Libby Stonell, editor of letsrecycle.com, where she interviewed a panel … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news CIWM urges UK Government to address growing green skills gap The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is urging the UK Government to take bold action to address the growing skills gap in the green sectors. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news 91% of waste businesses have deprioritised net zero targets New research finds 91% of waste businesses have deprioritised meeting net zero targets – 25% higher than the UK average – due to perceived increased costs. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Announces Shortlist in 2024 Member Company Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 2024 Bed Industry Awards finalists in the Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Supplier of the Year categories. Seven member companies have been shortlisted and now compete for the top accolade in their category. Now in its 15th year, the awards highlight the best in design, innovation, […] National Bed Federation · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Ecosurety launches new public website and branding - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Mandatory environmental labelling for packaging across Europe: what you need to know - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Leadec & Jayplas Collaborate on Innovative Closed Loop Film Recycling Project - Jayplas Jayplas · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Our sustainability - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news We are a B Corp - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 17 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium in the news: Kallanish Q&A with COO and co-founder Christian Marston “What we’re focused on is being first to market in the UK and doing it at scale.” Altilium’s COO and co-founder, Dr Christian Marston, spoke to Kallanish Commodities’ Global Editor Gabriela Farhangi about the company’s latest technological breakthroughs, as well as its ongoing work with partners such as Nissan and its plans for the UK’s [...] Altilium news · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Recolight teams up with carbon experts to help firms get to net zero Recolight has announced a partnership with the carbon assessment consultancy Auditel to help manufacturers of luminaires begin their journey to […] Recolight · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Bluewater reuses iconic lights on its mall Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent has reconditioned and upgraded its 57 iconic ‘lighthouses’ which punctuated the main mall. The destination, […] Recolight · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Neglected footpath brought back to life after grant funding The post Neglected footpath brought back to life after grant funding appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news NHS Tayside food waste contract awarded to Keenan Recycling NHS Tayside, a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, has awarded a significant food waste contract to Keenan Recycling. This partnership aims to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. Keenan Recycling, a renowned provider of sustainable waste management solutions, will be responsible for collecting and processing food […] The … Keenan Recycling · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news News in Brief (16/09/24) With news on: Bill Esterson MP has been elected as chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee; Cherwell district council has announced the trial of a blister pack recycling scheme; 5,500 more households in Royston and the surrounding area will be able to recycle their plastic bags; and Knorr has launched a new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Northern Irish company awarded multimillion Saudi contract Kiverco in Northern Ireland has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract to export recycling machinery to Saudi Arabia with the support of the UK government’s Export Finance (UKEF) department. The recycling business from County Tyrone designs and delivers recycling plants that process, separate and recover waste in a range of sectors. It said that its UK-designed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Ward Seeks Views on Simpler Recycling Legislation Metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, is seeking views from businesses on new Simpler Recycling legislation, set to come... Ward Recycling · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Metal packaging trade body calls for EPR fees to be revisited The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has expressed concern that extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees will lead to the loss of the tin can. The metal packaging trade body said it believes that the different packaging materials have not been adequately considered in setting the illustrative packaging EPR fees. It warned that this could have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news New study highlights environmental benefits of repairing damaged vehicles with green parts A study commissioned by VRA Certification in collaboration with certified recycler SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has confirmed the significant environmental advantages of repairing damaged vehicles using green parts sourced in the UK. ATF Professional · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news enfinium launches consultation on decarbonisation plans 5 weeks of consultation will run from Monday 16 September 2024 until Sunday 20 October 2024. enfinium · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news ESA: “Policy trajectory risks undermining the waste hierarchy” The Environmental Services Association (ESA) presented interim findings of a recent study appraising options for future residual waste treatment at RWM last week (11 September 2024). The findings suggested that the current policy trajectory and associated investment-drivers risk undermining carbon emissions reduction and the waste hierarchy if not addressed. The study identified that the cost …… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Thrifty couple choose a charity shop for their ‘shiny, sustainable wedding’ A couple from Manchester have tied the knot inside a shop run by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley Positive News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news First UK carbon capture pilot at EfW facility goes live enfinium has today (16 September 2024) announced that it has successfully launched the UK’s first carbon capture pilot at an Energy from Waste (EfW) site. The pilot is installed at the EfW operator’s Ferrybridge-1 EfW facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, and is capturing one tonne of CO2 emissions from the plant’s operations each day. enfinium … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Every Can Counts recycles over 100,000 cans at festivals in 2024 Every Can Counts announces it helped festival goers across the UK and Ireland recycle over 100,000 cans this summer – a 59% year-on-year increase. The recycling not-for-profit said it sent 62 ambassadors to attend a variety of events, including Download Festival, the Red Bull Soapbox Race, Stendhal Festival, 2000trees, and Latitude Festival. At these […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news FROM LAB COAT TO BEER STEIN: ALDI HIRES NHS BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST AS ITS OFFICIAL BEER TASTER Forget everything you thought you knew about beer samplers! Aldi just shook things up by hiring Christine Mitchell, a 37-year-old NHS Biomedical Scientist and busy mum, as their official beer taster. Christine, who lives in Dalry, Scotland, beat hundreds of applicants with her passion for Aldi’s “diverse” range of beers, admitting they “export her to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news First UK carbon capture pilot on energy-from-waste site launched enfinium has announced it has successfully launched the UK’s first carbon capture pilot at an energy-from-waste facility. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news How to read an EPD: OneClick explains its reports Global environmental software platform OneClick LCA has published a guide to help specifiers and lighting designers read its Environmental Product […] Recolight · 16 Sept 2024 Industry news Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2024 The Environment Agency published the Q2 2024 UK Battery data on 2nd September 2024. Der Beitrag Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2024 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Sept 2024