Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Data deficiency and financing gaps: What are the key barriers to global sustainable water management? New research from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Water has revealed that half of the world's countries have degraded freshwater systems as global water management efforts remain significantly off-track. Here, edie summarises the key highlights. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (product information from Carbogenics) – Boosting Your Anaerobic Digester’s Performance with Additives & Supplements MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (product information from Carbogenics) – Boosting Your Anaerobic Digester’s Performance with Additives & Supplements Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a process that converts organic waste into valuable biogas and digestate. But this process often needs a little help to run smoothly – that’s where additives and supplements come in! These little helpers can… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Lithium-ion batteries don’t have to put the brakes on our journey to net-zero The electric vehicle (EV) revolution promises a cleaner future for transport and a healthier planet for all. But it’s not without its challenges. One prominent hurdle to overcome is what to do with the lithium-ion batteries found in EVs once they reach the end of their intended lives. ATF Professional · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Landia case study) – Enhanced mixing and true back-up as AD plant makes important new upgrade MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Enhanced mixing and true back-up as AD plant makes important new upgrade New to the AD/Biogas industry, Ross Mingotti could have been forgiven for walking away from a plant that had already had major mixing issues in its final storage tank. Within two months of him joining the business in December 2021,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Touch Wood EMERGE’s Oasis Garden The team at Touch Wood Emerge in Manchester have been working with Willmott Dixon to build an amazing space for the Dementia patients and staff at Rochdale infirmary, all made from wood rescued from around Greater Manchester. The ‘Oasis Garden’ has space for patients and their families, with a designated area for staff wellbeing. [...] Community Wood Recycling · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Ikea to trial digital marketplace for second-hand furniture Ikea’s biggest retail arm has launched a digital second-hand marketplace for customers to buy and sell preowned furniture. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Unison expresses concern for Welsh refuse workers In an open letter released yesterday (27 August 2024), the Carmarthenshire County Unison Branch Committee has expressed concerns for local Welsh refuse workers after the release of a new waste strategy and warns that industrial action might be inbound if its concerns are not addressed. The Carmarthenshire Waste Strategy-Blueprint – presented to the council on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Is ultra cheap green hydrogen on the horizon? Hydrogen produced by splitting water with renewable energy is too expensive to take off, but a start-up hopes to bring down the cost with new electrolysers New Scientist — Environment · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Singapore approves 16 types of insects as food for humans, amid the sector’s growing buzz Singapore has just greenlit 16 types of insects to eat as foods. Curiosity seems to be nibbling away at the ‘yuck factor’ response Positive News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Altilium Completes Engineering Study for UK’s Largest Black Mass Recycling Plant Altilium completes engineering study for its commercial-scale black mass recycling plant, set to be the largest in the UK and possibly European region, processing a mixed feedstock including LCO consumer scrap, LFP and NMC old batteries and production scrap for an output of 40,000 MT of black mass per year. The Battery Recycling Station (BRS) [...] Altilium news · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news ROAR B2B acquires WWEM and AQE Events and media group ROAR B2B has recently announced the completed acquisition of the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) exhibition and the Air Quality and Emission (AQE) exhibition. The exhibitions were formerly owned by ILM Exhibitions. The events will be staged at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 9 and 10 October … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news SUEZ to manage Luton waste facilities and drive-up recycling rates Luton Council has awarded a new contract to SUEZ recycling and recovery UK to manage its waste treatment facilities and drive-up recycling rates in the borough. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Bath recycling hub planned for Locksbrook Rd Bath and North East Somerset council have submitted a formal planning application for a new waste and recycling hub in Bath. The hub will provide collection facilities for residual household waste and recyclables, scrap metal, large electrical items such as washing machines and dishwashers, cardboard, garden waste, bulky waste and soft furnishings. The proposal is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news £30 million for research to tackle UK nuclear decommissioning challenges The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has committed £30 million in new contracts aimed at advancing research and innovation in nuclear decommissioning. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Research - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Routes To Market - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Audience - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Marketing Services - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Fires from improper disposal averaging one fire per day – Veolia UK resource management company, Veolia, has launched a national campaign to address a critical issue: the rise of preventable fires caused by improper disposal of hazardous waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Powerday renews partnership with Enfield Town FC The post Powerday renews partnership with Enfield Town FC appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Aldi launches Specialbuy Spa Day to celebrate kids going back to school – and it’ll only cost you a story Aldi has launched the UK’s most affordable spa day after two thirds of parents revealed they find the school holidays stressful and struggle to find time for themselves. The discounter’s latest Specialbuy can be obtained for just a tale from the school holidays. Research of over 1,000 parents found half (49%) look forward to kids […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Grundon achieves accreditation for workplace culture The post Grundon achieves accreditation for workplace culture appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 28 Aug 2024 Industry news Top tips for making Repair Cafe events more inclusive At Repair Cafes, we’re all about reducing landfill, saving people money, sharing skills and building a strong community. Making sure our Repair Cafes are welcoming and accessible to everyone is important too. Whether you’re a volunteer, organiser or a visitor, here’s a friendly guide to help us all create a more inclusive space. Creating ... Repair Cafe Wales · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news England’s food waste crisis: A call to action for Local Authorities The UK is facing a looming food waste crisis, and local authorities across England must take urgent action to avoid the consequences. With new regulations set to come into effect in March 2025 for commercial food waste collections, councils are under increasing pressure to implement effective food waste collection and recycling programmes. The growing challenge […] Keenan Recycling · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news 10 US States Commit to LEDs Ten US states have taken action to move lighting markets to LED lightbulbs. Policymakers from California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maine, […] Recolight · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Trojan goes plastic-free with its packaging Trojan Lighting has announced that it has introduced plastic-free packaging across its entire product range. The St Helens-based company – a […] Recolight · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Light made from vapes highlights our waste culture A luminaire made from used vapes from the streets of London has been created by a designer fed up with […] Recolight · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news The secrets of Japan’s January earthquake: Dual initiation and earthquake barriers 2024 kicked off with a seismic jolt that highlighted the unpredictable yet fascinating nature of earthquakes. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Event: Improving H&S performance in the recycling and waste sector Health and safety professionals across the waste and recycling industry are invited to join us at ESA’s annual Health and Safety Conference to share and learn what the industry is […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Britain’s rarest wild orchid discovered again after one man’s 15-year ghost hunt After years of searching for the ‘uber-elusive’ Ghost Orchid, a keen amateur botanist has been rewarded Positive News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news UKR: Redefining Tyre Recycling Through Technology UK Rubber (UKR) Limited, managed by David Ashurst, provides Scotland’s first industrial-scale, circular economy tyre recycling service. Operational since 2019, UKR is proud to rejuvenate Glasgow’s Motherwell site by investing in both local staff and cutting-edge processes and equipment. Since 2023, UKR has processed 35,000 tonnes of tyres. ATF Professional · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Veolia sees one fire a day from WEEE in residual waste bins In a new campaign, Veolia has urgently warned the UK public to be cautious when throwing away WEEE. The campaign aims to alert consumers to the real danger presented to the people who collect, sort and process their waste, as well as to other members of the general public. Several campaign videos have been published … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news MPMA highlights shortlisted finalists for Metal Packs of the Year – UK Packaging Awards 2024 Finalists demonstrate remarkable levels of creativity and expertise to produce showstopping designs says MPMA Director & Chief Executive 21 August 2024: The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) is highlighting the […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news RiverRidge purchases two new biofuel glass collection vehicles RiverRidge has added two new 16-tonne biofuel glass collection vehicles to its fleet. The Northern Ireland-based waste and resource management company has said that it hopes the additions will increase its service offering across the region. The vehicles, Mactip 180s, were procured for RiverRidge by Antrim-based, MacPac Refuse Bodies. The vehicles are the latest XB … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news IPPR calls for crack down on polluters In a new report, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the UK government to take urgent action to tackle environmental issues in the UK. The report warns that without swift intervention, the UK risks missing its crucial climate and nature targets. The UK has committed to protecting 30% of its […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news LARAC calls for clarity on government policies in open letter The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has called for an update on the new government’s waste and recycling policies, noting that they have been “scarce” so far. In an open letter to Mary Creagh, LARAC chair Cathy Cook raised the organisation’s concerns on policies developed under the Conservatives, most notably Collection and Packaging Reforms … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news New data reveals UK councils’ waste collection variations New data reveals significant variations in waste collection services across UK councils. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news BioteCH4 and Lincolnshire to capture 50k tonnes of food waste BioteCH4 has been selected by Lincolnshire county council to capture and recycle food waste from all districts within the county. The partnership will see up to 50,000 tonnes of food waste captured annually from homes and businesses across the county. From Autumn 2025, BioteCH4 will collect the food waste daily from a network of six … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news Suez secures waste treatment contract for Luton Luton council has awarded a new contract to Suez, which will, from October 2024, manage its waste treatment facilities for the next eight years. More specifically, Suez will handle a waste transfer station and two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in Luton, supporting the town’s ambition to become a ‘net zero town’ by 2040 and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2024 Industry news U.S. Plastics Pact releases guides to advance circular economy for plastics The U.S. Plastics Pact has released new “Design for Circularity Playbooks”, which aim to act as guides for the lifecycle of plastics in the United States. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2024