Recycling news: 2024

Industry news MYGroup joins WRAP Textiles 2030 initiative MYGroup announces it has become a signatory to the Waste and Resources Action Programme’s (WRAP) Textiles 2030 initiative. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Sept 2024 Industry news One Click LCA partners with Recolight to power embodied carbon transparency in UK lighting industry One Click LCA, a leading provider of life-cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declaration (EPD) software, today announces a strategic […] Recolight · 3 Sept 2024 Industry news Show them what you’re made of: Navigating the challenges and opportunities of Extended Packaging Responsibility for Packaging Manufacturers Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) is coming - bringing with it a necessity for producers to understand the recyclability of everything that comes off the production line. pEPR assigns producers the responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their packaging... OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 3 Sept 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Setting out a new framework for the UK’s waste industry’ Guy Wakeley, chief executive of Reconomy, discusses the 10 principles that would enable the government to take forward meaningful reforms of the sector, as highlighted in its new research with Sancroft. A change in government heralds a fresh opportunity to re-evaluate the UK’s efforts in the fight against climate change and progress towards its Net … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2024 Industry news NBF Member Sponsors Bolster 2024 Bed Show Eight of the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) manufacturer and supplier members are the official sponsors of this year’s Bed Show, taking place 24 – 25 September at the International Centre, Telford. Entry to the show is free and this year’s registration is kindly sponsored by Sweet Dreams. Visitors can download their e-ticket ahead of arrival […] National Bed Federation · 3 Sept 2024 Industry news Guernsey glass recycling contract up for grabs A new opportunity has arisen for a contract to manage the recycling of glass bottles and jars collected from the kerbside in Guernsey. In 2023, a substantial 2,750 tonnes of glass were sent from Guernsey to the UK for recycling. As the current contract is nearing its end, Guernsey Waste is reaching out to potential... Skip & Waste Magazine · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Surfers Against Sewage Volunteer Recruitment Volunteer Regional Rep September 2024 - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Unique QR Codes by Polytag Unlock the potential of Unique QR Codes to transform your brand’s engagement, sustainability efforts, and product traceability. With Polytag’s advanced QR solutions, every product becomes part of a seamless digital experience—offering item-level tracking, personalized rewards, and authentication. Whether you're looking to get QR codes for enhanced supply chain visibility or to boost customer lo… Polytag news · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Caerphilly issues fixed penalty notices for contamination Caerphilly county borough council has issued 19 residents with fixed penalty notices for persistently contaminating their recycling bins. In February 2024, the council introduced an “enhanced contamination enforcement process” after seeing high levels of contamination within the borough’s brown recycling bins – with almost a quarter of all material collected at the kerbside for recycling … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news We’re finally solving the puzzle of how clouds will affect our climate Clouds can trap heat or reflect it away from Earth, making their impact on global warming extraordinarily hard to predict. Now, new ways of studying them are lifting the fog New Scientist — Environment · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Capri Sun accused of lobbying against EU’s more stringent packaging laws Thousands of people are petitioning for the EU to roll back laws banning certain single-use plastics including straws, which were first implemented three years ago. edie — Circular Economy tag · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news South Hams successfully recycles sailing boat South Hams council has released a report after the successful recycling of an end-of-life (EOL) sailing boat. It said that the pilot “successfully demonstrated that a novel piece-by-piece disassembly, recovery, and recycling approach to dealing with end-of-life boats is both achievable and time efficient”. Boats are regularly reported as abandoned, sunk or stranded within the … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Hazel 4D Supplying customers with packaging that includes correct and accurate recycling instructions - thanks to expert advice and accurate labelling from OPRL. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Homes must be fit for a net zero future: why England needs an expert energy retrofit advice service Taking learnings from the successes of schemes in other nations within the United Kingdom, Stew Horne, Head of Policy at Energy Saving Trust, makes the case for an English energy retrofit advice service and its positive knock-on effects. Aldersgate Group · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news MPE Structure The post MPE Structure appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Andrew Bissell ‘Creating environmental reports can take up to five days’ Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony talks to Ridge partner Andrew Bissell about environmental reporting for Breeam, LEED, Well and […] Recolight · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news MPE Staff The post MPE Staff appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Presentation MPMA CCL meeting held 1 Aguust 2024 The post Presentation MPMA CCL meeting held 1 Aguust 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Minutes MPMA CCL meeting, 1 August 2024 The post Minutes MPMA CCL meeting, 1 August 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2 According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes reported further growth in Q2. Recording a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the industry is firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets. In total, 45,246 tonnes of aluminium packaging […] Alupro · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Strengthening the Fight Against Metal and Infrastructure Crime: A Collaborative Approach Robin Edwards, owner of ONIS Consulting and a seasoned consultant to industry and law enforcement agencies, shares insights on the ongoing efforts of the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnership (NICRP) in combating metal and infrastructure crime. As the partnership continues to expand, he highlights the critical role of collaboration between industry stakeholders, law enforcement, a… ATF Professional · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Suspected Dorset waste crime site sparks multi-agency operation The Environment Agency and others are looking into evidence of potential waste crime found at a site near Verwood, Wimborne. Ben Shayler, area environment manager at the Environment Agency said: “We’ve seen a rise in organised waste crime and illegal waste operations in rural communities across Dorset and have been working with other partners […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news The environment sector should pay close attention to the planning changes coming This post is by Maria Lee, professor of law at UCL. Land use planning matters. It is a necessary part of our response to the biggest challenges of our time, from the climate and environmental crises to social and economic inequalities. It is a fundamentally […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Shropshire to discuss Waste Minimisation Strategy Shropshire council will this week (6 September 2024) debate a new Waste Minimisation Strategy. The county has one of the highest quantities of waste per household in the country – costing the council an estimated £35 million a year to collect and dispose of. This equates to 6% of the council’s budget. The strategy sets … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Five ways to avoid burnout As the nights draw in our energy levels will dip, but the demands placed upon us probably won’t. Here’s how to avoid burnout Positive News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2024: Optimising Construction Resources The post Zero Waste Week 2024: Optimising Construction Resources appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Commercial Coffee Machines - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Former Paralympic athlete calls for disabled drivers to be included in transition to electric driving REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Welsh Government encourages people to visit Library of Things The Welsh Government is encouraging people across Wales to visit their nearest Library of Things, a community hub where people can borrow items they need. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Zero Waste Week: Wales says “Borrow, don’t buy” This Zero Waste Week (2 to 6 September), the Welsh government and Benthyg Cymru scheme have launched their “Don’t Buy It – Benthyg It” campaign. Benthyg (ben-thig) means “to borrow or lend” in Welsh. Since 2017, Benthyg Cymru has opened 25 “Libraries of Things” across Wales – with several more in development. The community hubs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news MYGroup joins WRAP UK Plastics Pact MYGroup has announced that it is joining WRAP’s UK Plastics Pact alongside two other of the NGO’s voluntary agreements. The pact focuses on reducing the environmental impact of plastic packaging through collective efforts to eliminate increase recyclability, eliminate “problem plastics” and enhance the use of recycled materials. The waste management company has also joined the … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Home | Green Skills at COP - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Top design practices back Circular Lighting Live Top design practices attending Circular Lighting Live include AECOM, BDP, Buro Happold, Hoare Lea, Nulty, ORMS, Overbury, Speirs Major, […] Recolight · 2 Sept 2024 Industry news Welsh solar farms and Amazon’s water replenishment programme: 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, progress for Windel Energy’s 9.9MW solar farm in Wales, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Sept 2024 Industry news Payment page - First Mile First Mile · 1 Sept 2024 Industry news Cross-party MPs receive a warm welcome at Emmaus communities Newly-elected MPs from all three main parties have been visiting Emmaus charities across the UK to better understand the positive impact they have on local areas. Liberal Democrat MP Charlotte... Emmaus UK · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Northern Irish Economy Minister meets with Keep Recycling Local Northern Irish economy minister Conor Murphy has paid a visit to Encirc in Derrylin to meet with Keep Recycling Local (KRL). The campaign group advocates for keeping material recycling streams separate to “help keep valuable materials within the local circular economy”. Alongside, Encirc, Enva and Bryson Recycling, the campaign group has said that it aims … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Progress Against Recycling Targets: July PRN Data The post Progress Against Recycling Targets: July PRN Data appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Clarity Joins Marine Conservation Society for the Big British Beach Clean Kick-Off The post Clarity Joins Marine Conservation Society for the Big British Beach Clean Kick-Off appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Fashion brands failing to set climate targets, study finds A new analysis conducted by Collective Fashion Justice (CFJ) has revealed that less than 4% of British Fashion Council member brands have published climate targets, highlighting significant shortfall in climate action within the British fashion industry. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Aug 2024