Recycling news: 2024

Industry news JOINT STATEMENT: Paper and glass trade associations unite to rally against commingled collections The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), British Glass and The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK have united to urge Defra to rethink its decision to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons under Simpler Recycling. Current proposals threaten the quality of recovered materials, which in turn, stand against… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news EA: Amber wood waste officially deemed ‘non-hazardous’ The Environment Agency (EA) is set to classify amber waste wood items as non-hazardous. This will apply to both waste streams from house waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and demolition. Up until now, certain treated “amber” waste wood items including fence posts and decking from households and 10 items from demolition have been deemed “potentially hazardous”. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS: Five things not to be missed Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 September, Environmental Services & Solutions Expo offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations, strategies, and solutions shaping the environmental sector. 1. Women in sustainability A panel of industry leading women in the environmental sector will come together on 12 September at 11:00 in the Environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) 11th-12th September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net zero targets and comply with Low Emission Zones. Visitors to the Renault Trucks stand will see a 26-tonne E-Tech... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Huge success for waste wood sector as amber items officially deemed ‘non-hazardous’ In a huge victory for the waste wood sector, the Environment Agency is set to classify amber waste wood items from both the HWRC and demolition waste streams as non-hazardous. Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news England care home embraces sustainable waste management with Keenan Recycling Keenan Recycling and SUEZ have successfully partnered to provide comprehensive food waste collection and recycling services for Inglewood Care Home. This collaboration has not only improved waste management practices but has also contributed to a more sustainable future. Commitment to sustainability Inglewood Residential Care Home, a leading provider of care services in the North West […] The p… Keenan Recycling · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Groundwork: UK will struggle to meet Net Zero targets unless young people are encouraged to join the green economy According to a report published today, more needs to be done to encourage young people towards a career in the waste and resource management industry if we are to plug the green skills gap. In “Planning for the future: Recruiting diverse talent into waste and resources management”, 70% of 16-24 year olds surveyed had never … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Two prosecuted for running illegal waste tyre site Two people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site in Daventry, Northamptonshire, following an investigation by the EA. ATF Professional · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Newcastle food waste trial set to create crop fertiliser Newcastle city council has introduced the trial of a weekly food waste recycling service, which will see 5,200 households generate renewable energy with their food scraps, producing fertiliser to grow crops. The trial will span across six of the city’s wards – Kingston Park South, Newbiggin Hall, Blakelaw, West Fenham, Benwell and Scotswood and Wingrove. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Firm and Director guilty of illegal catalytic converter trading Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd and its only director, Edvars Stancik, have been found guilty of illegally trading in catalytic convertors in Lincolnshire. ATF Professional · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Wildflower meadows’ first bloom wows in north Devon On the north Devon coast in England, 90 hectares of newly created rare wildflower meadows have come into bloom this summer Positive News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Altilium celebrates four years: pioneering the future of EV battery recycling in the UK Four years ago, Altilium’s co-founders envisioned a future where the critical minerals essential for the energy transition would be sourced from recycling existing waste streams, minimising the need for mining and preserving our natural resources. Specifically, EV batteries present a unique opportunity, as they can be efficiently and endlessly recycled, paving the way for a [...] Altilium news · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Visit the ESA at RWM Expo 2024 By ESA Policy Team The summer holidays are becoming a distant memory, the kids are back at school and the weather is rapidly turning autumnal – which can only mean […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Paper and glass trade associations come out against commingled collections Paper and glass trade associations have united to urge the UK Government to abandon its plans to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Suez pushes government to meet UK waste targets Suez recycling and recovery UK has issued an open letter to the government on behalf of the 50 local authorities it represents. The letter outlines its vision for a zero-waste economy and calls for the government to take urgent action to get the UK on track to achieve this aim. Suez has said that it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ESS Expo launches its 2024 app to enhance visitor experience With just two days to go until RWM and the Environmental Services Solutions (ESS) Expo, the organisers have introduced a new-and-improved event app designed to enable attendees to personalise their experience at the show. The app is designed for ease of use, and will allow visitors to navigate the show and access crucial information to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news North America faces increasingly extreme weather patterns Recent research from The Ohio State University reveals alarming trends in North America's precipitation patterns, showing significant shifts likely driven by climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news BPF releases guide to future of UK plastics industry The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched a new hub which aims to support the UK plastics industry through improving efficiency and outlining best practice methodology in a “technology-driven factory of the future”. “Productivity Redefined” was created over two years of collaboration between industry stakeholders and features peer-reviewed expertise. It features a series of guides … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Paper and glass associations urge Defra to ‘rethink’ Simpler Recycling The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), British Glass and The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK have come together, urging Defra to “rethink” its decision to allow commingled collections of paper, card, glass and liquid cartons under Simpler Recycling. The group has said that current proposals “threaten the quality” of recovered materials. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news New textile banks for Kirklees Kirklees council has partnered with Textile Recycling International (TRI) to set up several new textile recycling banks across the borough. The textile banks will require residents to separate their clothing and home textiles donations into one bank for wearable and reusable items – labelled “Too Good To Throw Away” – and another bank for non-wearable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Suspended sentences given to pair running illegal waste tyre site Two people have been given suspended sentences at Northampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site. Andrew Eyre, 55, and Nimesh Patel, 52, ran the waste tyre site Synergy Tyres (Midland) Ltd. at Broad March Industrial Estate without an environmental permit. Andrew Eyre was the sole Director of the […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Royal Mint opens factory to extract gold from e-waste The Royal Mint has opened a new factory to extract gold from printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in everyday e-waste items, such as TVs, laptops and mobile phones. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES £800M INVESTMENT IN BRITAIN AFTER RECORD SALES The UK’s cheapest* supermarket, Aldi, has announced its largest ever package of annual investment to accelerate its expansion across Britain. Aldi said its focus on lowering prices and opening stores would bring ‘high-quality, affordable groceries to millions more British families’, whilst creating thousands of jobs and more opportunities for British suppliers. The supermarket said it […] The p… Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Announces Finalists in 2024 Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 14 retailer finalists for the annual 2024 Bed Industry Awards. The awards – now in their 15th year – showcase the very best in bed retail. All entrants had to meet the criteria of sourcing at least 50% of their UK- and Irish-made beds and mattresses from […] National Bed Federation · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Re-use Shop - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 9 Sept 2024 Industry news Stourbridge Glass Museum to offer free sustainable glass workshops thanks to funding from enfinium Kelvin Stourbridge Glass Museum to offer free sustainable glass workshops thanks to funding from enfinium Kelvin enfinium · 8 Sept 2024 Industry news Cardiff’s returnable cup scheme and Willmot Dixon’s net-zero campus: 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, Cardiff’s reusable coffee cup scheme to reduce waste, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 8 Sept 2024 Industry news The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change Bands of fast-moving wind that blow west to east around the globe play a crucial role in weather – a poleward shift in parts of these jet streams could cause dramatic changes in weather from the western US to the Mediterranean New Scientist — Environment · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news AI helps find simple charging trick to boost battery lifespan Charging new lithium-ion batteries with high currents can significantly increase their total lifespan New Scientist — Environment · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news UKFT launches SME competition for textile EPR project The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a competition for fashion and textile small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Winners will be invited to join a project exploring textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the UK. The three-month project will aim to gather data to help develop an EPR fee system for the UK. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news Two prosecuted for running illegal waste tyre site Two people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste tyre site in Daventry in Northamptonshire. An investigation led by the Environment Agency (EA) revealed that Andrew Eyre and Nimesh Patel were running Synergy Tyres (Midland) at Broad March Industrial Estate without an environmental permit and that tyres were being stored in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news Reusable Nappies for Newham Residents - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news WRAP releases communication guidance on food waste collections WRAP has released a pack for local authorities to assist with the communication of new food waste collections to residents. The Environment Act 2021 and new Simpler Recycling reforms will require local authorities in England to provide all households with separate weekly food waste collections by 31 March 2026. WRAP has said that it is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news ESA publishes guidance on bonded asbestos waste The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has released guidance which sets out the minimum standards that ESA members expect of hauliers and producers when packaging and presenting loads of bonded asbestos to disposal sites. Around 180,000 tonnes of bonded (cement) asbestos are disposed of each year in the UK. Unfortunately, the ESA has said that landfill … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news £600 fine for failing to book licensed waste carrier A resident in South Cambridgeshire has been fined £600 for failing to check that a “man with a van” was a licensed waste carrier. Environmental Crime Officers from South Cambridgeshire District council found the resident had failed in their Duty of Care after their waste was discovered dumped in Orchard Park, Cambridgeshire. Following an investigation, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news Reloop pushes back against drinks industry EPR fears Non-profit Reloop is encouraging the government to push ahead with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging after a series of complaints from drinks manufacturers. Jenni Hume, UK and Ireland director of Reloop, commented: “Proposals to transfer the cost of dealing with packaging waste from councils to producers are vital for achieving a circular economy. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news Charging Ahead, Struggling Behind: The ICE-BEV Transition The automotive industry's transition from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is creating significant challenges for supply chains, according to an analysis published on AM Online. ATF Professional · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news ‘Goldmine’ of century-old wheat varieties could help to feed the world, scientists say A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties Positive News · 6 Sept 2024 Industry news Waste strikes expected in Scotland as pay offer rejected Waste strikes in Scotland are expected as UNISON members voted against the latest pay offer from local government employers, despite Unite the Union members voting in favour of the deal. Eight days of strike action by Scottish waste and cleaning workers were suspended in August after the latest rounds of talks resulted in an […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Sept 2024