Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Kirklees council to cut costs with HWRC closure Kirklees council has decided to close its household waste recycling centre (HWRC) at Nab Lane, Birstall after it was decided the level of investment to bring it to modern-day standards would be “unaffordable”. This decision has been made after much discussion with its waste disposal partner and operator, Suez. As part of budget-saving proposals listed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2024 Industry news How bold will the government be on industrial strategy? It has been a good few weeks for industrial strategy nerds. The government has an ambitious agenda for economic renewal, with impressive sounding new institutions and programmes like Great British Energy (GBE) and the National Wealth Fund (NWF), albeit with truncated budgets. Later in the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Aug 2024 Industry news Sonja Graham - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news The 1.5°C target is dead, but climate action needn’t be For the first time, climate scientists have explicitly said it will be impossible to limit peak warming to 1.5°C. Now our focus should be on taking action, not meaningless platitudes and slogans New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Hey Londoners!👋 Why buy when you can borrow? - participate.libraryofthings.co.uk Library of Things · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Nourishing young minds and the environment Busy Bees Nurseries, the UK’s leading provider of early childhood education and care, has partnered with 1st Waste and specialist supplier Keenan Recycling to reduce waste across various waste streams, particularly aiming to divert food waste from landfill. Challenge facing Busy Bees Food waste in nursery schools is often inevitable due to the unpredictable eating […] Keenan Recycling · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Defra responds to glass industry criticism over pEPR base fees The UK Government has responded to criticism from the glass industry after the first illustrative base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging were published. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news REA and EST publish EV guide for fleet managers The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and Energy Saving Trust (EST) have released a new guide for fleet managers looking to electrify their fleet. “Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers” aims to provide fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify their fleet, with step-by-step guidance and insights … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news ‘Empowering and healing, people’s assemblies are the future of democracy’ Gully Bujak is convinced that the format can heal divides and create strong, caring communities Positive News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Sustainability - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ Mechanical Vehicle Technicians Achieve Success in HEVRA training SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling companies, is proud to announce that its mechanical vehicle technicians have successfully completed their HEVRA (Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance) training. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise, each technician achieved a completion rate of 97% or above. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Crematorium partners with Sheep Sanctuary to recycle agricultural waste Lelley Fields Crematorium, operated by East Riding of Yorkshire council, has partnered with local animal charity Sheep Sanctuary to reduce agricultural waste. The facility contains open spaces, ponds and wildflower meadows that need ongoing maintenance. Lelley Fields has donated the upcoming harvest of hay from its meadows to the Sheep Sanctuary in Thorngumbald. The charity … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Wood recycling firm fined after company director killed A wood recycling company has been fined £22,500 and agreed to pay costs of £44,000 after its director Thomas Brooke was killed in a collision with a JCB wheel loader. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Environment Agency warns landowners about waste crime The Environment Agency (EA) has today (21 August 2024) warned property and landowners to be vigilant and secure their premises as waste crime continues to rise. The EA has said that networks of organised criminal gangs operating across the country are targeting privately owned property and land, particularly in rural locations, to dump rubbish collected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Wood recycler pays £66k+ after ‘preventable tragedy’ Wood recycling company John Brooke (Timber Treatments) in Nottingham has been fined following the death of an employee who was struck by a JCB wheel loader. On 29 April in 2019, Thomas Brooke was reportedly crossing the yard when a JCB wheel loader with its bucket raised moved forward and collided with him. Brooke was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news University of Manchester urges prioritising woodland creation The report, written by Dr Matthew Dennis, senior lecturer in Geographical Information Science, highlights that policymakers should “prioritise woodland creation protocols aimed at nature recovery and tailored to the context of restoration rather than simply based on opportunistic land acquisition.” Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news How can you Make your Hotel More Sustainable Discover actionable strategies for making your hotel more sustainable. From energy efficiency and waste reduction to engaging guests in green initiatives, this guide offers practical tips to enhance your hotel’s environmental impact and attract eco-conscious travellers Bywaters · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news US firm unveils sustainable luminaire made from wood American lighting manufacturer Lightly has followed up its acclaimed Butterfly luminaire with another ultra carbon conscious light, the Glow Direct. […] Recolight · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Homelessness charity trials new in-store textile recycling scheme Crisis is collaborating with the UK Fashion and Textile Association to trial a new in-store recycling scheme to reduce textile waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Why protecting the ocean is a key priority for the EU Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General at DG MARE, European Commission, explains why protecting the ocean is a crucial priority for the European Union. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Vehicle Recyclers’ Association (VRA) releases report – ‘Carbon Emission Savings From Green Reclaimed Vehicle Parts The Vehicle Recyclers' Association (VRA) recently published a report - The VRA Certification - ‘Carbon Emission Savings From Green Reclaimed Vehicle Parts’, that underscores the potential of reclaimed vehicle parts to meaningfully contribute to carbon emission savings. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI OFFERS SHOPPERS CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF £5,000 BY VOTING FOR ‘FAN FAVOURITE’ PRODUCTS Aldi is calling on shoppers to help uncover the nation’s top products in its new ‘Fan Favourite’ survey, with £5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. From today (21st August) customers can vote for their favourite Aldi items across ten categories, including ‘Lunch’, ‘Fakeaway’, ‘Top Tipple’ and ‘Health & Beauty’ as well as ‘Social Media Star’, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: Older wind turbines occupy prime locations – it’s time to incentivise repowering EMR is urging the government to incentivise the ‘repowering’ of older wind turbines to help meet its renewable energy targets. One of the first acts of the new UK administration has been to introduce an onshore wind target of 30GW by 2030, firmly positioning this technology as a cornerstone of its efforts to further decarbonise … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news It is time for the government to waterproof economic growth This post is by Nik Perepelov, head of sustainable development, Water UK The new government is wasting no time in progressing its ambitious plans for infrastructure. One and a half million new homes are at the centre of the economic growth mission, massive expansion of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Aug 2024 Industry news Green Employment Projects Inspire Ideas for a Greener Economy - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Carbon insetting funds and free public transport: How sustainable were the Euros 2024? UEFA has published its summary report for the Euro 2024 tournament, detailing the various sustainability measures implemented to promote environmental protection, social responsibility and good governance. Here, edie summarises the key highlights. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Axil Integrated Services pays £100k to charity following fire The Environment Agency has accepted an enforcement undertaking from Axil Integrated Services following a fire in September 2022. In 2022, there was an intense but brief fire at its Cannock Site that was put out with contaminated water, which was contained on-site and removed. Since then, the EA has worked with Axil Integrated Services to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news News in Brief (20/08/2024) With news on: Toni Robinson has been appointed the first risk and sustainability director at Grundon; Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services have attended a fire in Airdrie, Scotland; Sortera has expanded its UK fleet with the addition of new caged tippers; and Jani Sales has increased the capacity of its Sarigam mill at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news CarTakeBack Provides the Latest Scrap Car Prices for July 2024 CarTakeBack's July 2024 update reveals a slight dip in scrap car prices, with the average now at £251. Despite this 2% decrease, prices have remained stable around £250. The Ford Focus tops the list, with an above-average scrap value. ATF Professional · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news How ‘forever chemicals’ reached one of the world’s most pristine areas Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from an industrial hub New Scientist — Environment · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Private equity firm acquires majority stake in AMCS Private equity firm EQT is set to acquire a majority stake in waste and recycling software company AMCS. Ireland-based AMCS provides a cloud and software platform for clients across 80 countries, managing more than 700,000 vehicles globally. Its current investors include Insight Partners, Clearlake Capital, Highland Europe and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and they … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Without hesitation, repetition or deviation: how Just a Minute can help people living with dementia Avoiding ‘brain fry’ is key to success on the popular Radio 4 gameshow – and learnings can also help people with dementia Positive News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Crisis trials instore textiles recycling scheme Crisis is trialling a new instore recycling scheme in an attempt to cut down on textiles waste. The homelessness charity said that an estimated 1.6 billion items of unworn clothing sit in UK homes. The scheme is in collaboration with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) and is currently running in Crisis stores in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news 2.7 million UK households now able to recycle coffee pods at HWRCs 2.7 million households are now able to recycle coffee pods at household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in their local authority area, LARAC said. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news Our efforts to cope with extreme temperatures are making them worse An analysis of daily carbon dioxide emissions since 1970 has revealed increasingly large spikes that appear to be caused by growing energy use during extreme weather events New Scientist — Environment · 20 Aug 2024 Industry news REA and EST publish ‘Electrifying the Fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers’ REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news One Click LCA is updated to RICS spec The environmental data specialist One Click LCA has announced that it has updated its software to comply with the latest […] Recolight · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Coventry school achieves 97% efficiency with DC PoE power A school in the English West Midlands has achieved lighting power efficiency of 97 per cent by using a direct-current […] Recolight · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Cultivating a greener future: Keenan Recycling partners with UK schools and universities The future is green, and education plays a vital role in nurturing that future. At Keenan Recycling, we’re thrilled to be making significant inroads into the UK education sector by collaborating with Universities, schools, and colleges across England. Our mission? To transform food waste into a valuable resource, empowering educational institutions to embrace sustainability and […] Keenan Recycling · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news YOU WON’T BELLI-VE IT! ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PEACH AND RASPBERRY READY-TO-DRINK BELLINIS AS #BELLINI TREND SURPASSES 58M VIEWS ON TIKTOK Two ready-to-drink Bellini variants have just landed on Aldi shelves across the UK for just £3.49; and with #Bellini1 trending on TikTok, shoppers can now get involved without having to fork out for a pricey fizz, or the faff of making them! Available just in time for the August Bank Holiday, the new Peach and […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Aug 2024