Recycling news: 2024

Industry news UKFT seeking feedback on textiles EPR and recycling The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is calling for feedback from its members as it plans to raise a series of topics with the government – including extended producer responsibility for textiles and developing “industry-led” national textile recycling infrastructure. The association has said that members feedback is “essential in helping to shape the policies … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Unilever launches pilot programme to develop sustainable fragrances from waste plants Unilever has launched a pilot programme to create sustainable fragrances from waste plants, in a bid to reduce emissions and reliance on petrochemical ingredients. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Fiveways’ digital screen refuse truck to be seen around London Fiveways Municipal Vehicle Hire will be celebrating the launch of its “new and improved” Mobile Outdoor Digital Screens (MODS) next Saturday (7 September 2024) on the sides of a refuse vehicle in London. A truck will drive past sights including Big Ben and Tower Bridge before parking outside Greenwich Park from 2pm until 4pm. During … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Customer Creativity at Southampton Wood Recycling Southampton Wood Recycling have been celebrating the incredible things their customers have been doing with reclaimed timber. Here are two of their favourites – some incredible wooden street art and a barbeque shelter with a built-in TV. Community Wood Recycling · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news September 2024 Sustainability at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics: We Look Behind the Scenes. We look at some of the strategies that the Paris organising committee used to make the Olympics more sustainable, as well as the work done by Leeds Wood Recycling to fight social exclusion and teach people woodworking skills. Community Wood Recycling · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘How do festivals manage their liquid waste?’ Toby Gunn, managing director of Universal Tankers, explains how festivals manage their liquid waste such as sewage, wastewater and greywater. Festival season is drawing to a close, but there are some big events still left on the calendar. If you have ever been to an event like Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight Festival or Wireless, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Don’t Miss Out: TV’s Angela Barnes to Host the Spectacular ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024 Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024, which will be held on November 28th at the RAF Museum, Cosford, where the host for the night will be none other than the brilliant Angela Barnes! Renowned for her razor-sharp wit and infectious humour, Angela is set to bring her unique comedic flair to this year's awards ceremony. ATF Professional · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Marine fish species facing increased extinction risk Researchers have revealed a significant increase in the extinction risk facing marine teleost fish species worldwide. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates August News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Fiveways | Fiveways’ new-and-improved Mobile Outdoor Digital Screens (MODS) Hit London Streets with iPhone 16 Giveaway Fiveways Municipal Vehicle Hire Ltd is “painting the town red” on September 7 to celebrate the launch of its new-and-improved Mobile Outdoor Digital Screens (MODS). Now made from 100% recyclable aluminium, these […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Over 500 electricals donated in Sue Ryder trial Over 500 electricals have been donated to London Sue Ryder stores in the two months since the start of a new Recycle Your Electricals campaign. The ten stores have agreed to extend the campaign until the end of October. All donations receive a £5 Currys Cash for Trash voucher thanks to support from the electronics … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Unilever partners with University of Nottingham to transform flower waste Unilever has partnered with the University of Nottingham to initiate a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at converting commercial flower waste into valuable fragrance oils, paving the way for more sustainable consumer products. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Criminal gang convicted for dumping 26,000 tonnes of illegal waste Three men have been convicted following a major investigation into large-scale illegal deposits of waste at 14 sites across the country. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Read an extract from Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower In the opening to Octavia E. Butler's prescient science fiction novel Parable of the Sower, the latest pick for the New Scientist Book Club, we are introduced to Lauren Olamina and start to learn about the dystopian future her story takes place in New Scientist — Environment · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news TEACHERS FORCED TO BRING IN FOOD FOR HUNGRY STUDENTS AS SCHOOLS STRUGGLE TO COPE - FareShare FareShare · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Primark opens 450th store in Orlando, Florida as retailer celebrates 55 years of business in Ireland - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news What went right this week: France’s ‘digital pause’, plus more France introduced a ‘digital pause’, Europe’s ‘blue heart’ was saved, and manatee conservation was brought into focus, plus more Positive News · 30 Aug 2024 Industry news Potato yarn may cut the fashion industry’s environmental footprint Thread that contains the part of a potato plant that is normally thrown away could be a sustainable alternative to pure cotton New Scientist — Environment · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news We can’t ignore the problem of critical raw material supplies in the drive for UK energy independence This article is the second in our ‘Critical raw materials in focus’ series, a collection of blogs spotlighting the management of critical raw materials in the UK. Labour’s mission to make Britain a “clean energy superpower” is guided in large part, it says, by a desire […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news CIWM announces winners of circular economy funding The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has today (29 August 2024) announced the six recipients to receive funding from its Circular Economy Innovators Fund. The fund was established to help accelerate the growth of high potential small and micro businesses. The six companies will receive tailored marketing, communications and brand development support to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news World’s largest sailing cargo ship makes first transatlantic voyage The largest sailing cargo ship in existence is on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating a carbon footprint 10 times smaller than that of a container ship New Scientist — Environment · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news Grundon and Forest Green Rovers make waves with beach clean The post Grundon and Forest Green Rovers make waves with beach clean appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news The challenges in scaling carbon capture technology A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London has revealed sobering realities about the pace at which technology to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) can be scaled up. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news ADBA submits response to the Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme ADBA submits response to the Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme On 15 August 2024, we submitted our response to the UK Government’s consultation on Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. This consultation is crucial for our industry’s future, potentially reshaping carbon markets and boosting AD deployment… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news ADBA Responds to Northern Ireland’s Call for Evidence on Biomethane Production ADBA Responds to Northern Ireland’s Call for Evidence on Biomethane Production On 23rd August 2024, ADBA submitted a comprehensive response to Northern Ireland’s Call for Evidence on Developing Biomethane Production. Our response highlighted the multiple roles biomethane could play in Northern Ireland’s path to net zero. Firstly, it can significantly contribute to decarbonising the gas… The pos… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news LARAC announces imminent restructure LARAC has said that from 1 September it will begin operating under a new organisational structure. The restructure follows the announcement earlier this year that LARAC’s executive director, Carole Taylor, will be retiring at the end of October. Toni McNamara, currently LARAC’s policy and communications lead, will become LARAC’s new executive director, and Lucy Bennett … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news CIWM announces winners of Circular Economy Innovators Funding CIWM has announced the six companies selected to receive funding from its Circular Economy Innovators Fund. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news Three convicted of waste crime across 14 sites An Environment Agency (EA) investigation has seen three individuals convicted for dumping 26,000 tonnes of illegal waste across 14 sites. The large-scale illegal waste dumping took place in Liverpool, Lancashire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Shropshire, Yorkshire and Humberside. Marcus Hughes, 53, and Richard Hopkinson, 52, attended a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on 18 July … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news The government will not be defending the legal challenge brought by Greenpeace and Uplift against the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields Mel Evans, UK Climate team leader at Greenpeace UK, said: “This is absolutely the right decision from the government. These permits should never have been granted without being properly assessed for their impact on the climate, and following the Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, conceding these cases is the logical course of action. “The […] Greenpeace UK · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news FIRST LOOK AT ALDI’S NEW MEXICAN RANGE THAT STARTS FROM JUST 79p Shoppers looking to host a flavourful Latin-inspired spread need look no further than Aldi this August as the supermarket is releasing a range of Mexican must-haves with prices starting from just 79p. Kick off the dinner party with the Ready, Set…Cook! Spicy Nacho Kit (£2.49, 290g). Packed full of heat, just add some melted cheese […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news British Glass releases roadmap to closed loop glass recycling British Glass and WRAP have said that they are proud to release their “updated, unredacted report” into achieving a closed loop recycling system for glass in the UK. “A Roadmap to Closed Loop Glass Recycling” outlines a path to achieving a 90% recycling rate for glass by 2030. The roadmap emphasises the need to improve … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news Mandy Kelly appointed as Chief Executive of ACE UK, succeeding Richard Hands With over 30 years of experience in the recycling industry and nearly 10 years working as the senior recycling manager at ACE UK, Mandy Kelly has been appointed as Chief Executive of the liquid carton trade association. Mandy is taking the reins from Richard Hands, who has led ACE UK since its founding in 2010.… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: The value in teaching the next generation to care about waste and recycling While the issue of recycling and waste management is obviously a pressing one within the sector, can the same be said for the average person? How do local authorities, waste companies and recycling organisations go about spreading the importance of this far and wide? Undeniably, teaching behavioural changes to adults is proving to be an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news Fungus transforms food waste into haute cuisine The orange mould Neurospora intermedia can grow on a wide range of waste products without producing toxins, and the results are being served in Michelin-starred restaurants New Scientist — Environment · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news LARAC Press Release: LARAC Begins Operating Under New Structure - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 29 Aug 2024 Industry news James Cameron’s new ocean-life series is try-hard but effective Despite some hype, OceanXplorers, a new ocean-life nature series, delivers on the visuals – and on showcasing the effects of climate change New Scientist — Environment · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Grassroots Grants - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news How a viral video made turtles the face of the ocean plastic crisis A video of a turtle with a straw up its nose changed attitudes to plastic pollution around the world. But we must do more, says marine biologist Vanessa Bézy New Scientist — Environment · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news RWM Expo: BBC, Defra, Jonathon Porritt, Chris Packham CBE join line up Naturalist and television presenter, Chris Packham CBE, and BBC Plant Earth III Producer, Mike Gunton, are set to headline this year’s Resource & Waste Management conference agenda alongside other senior leaders from Defra, the Environment Agency, the Environmental Services Association. As the industry navigates unprecedented challenges and complex regulatory landscapes, RWM Expo aims to conven… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide Understanding and tracking your carbon footprint may seem complex, but there are many tools available to help simplify the process. This carbon reduction and carbon offsetting guide will help you understand your environmental footprint and make your future more sustainable. Bywaters · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Reconomy establishes Change and Transformation function International circular economy specialist Reconomy has today (28 August 2024) launched its new “Change and Transformation” function. It will focus on three areas: Overseeing the delivery of transformation projects across the organisation. Development of an enhanced framework for integrating acquisitions. Delivering an operating structure to standardise technologies, platforms and processes acro… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024