Recycling news: 2024

Industry news EU sets sights on 2040 climate policy Teppo Säkkinen, EESC member, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on EU climate target for 2040, explains how the EU looks towards 2040 concerning climate policy. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Heavenly heathers: nightjar and other rare species ‘flourish’ in south England’s heathland Nature-lovers are being urged to appreciate an unsung landscape – currently carpeted in purple – that’s ‘as rare as UK rainforest’ Positive News · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news VIRAL FLAKE BAKE BEEF PATTIES RETURN TO ALDI SHELVES FOLLOWING SELL OUT SUCCESS Paul Williams, 54, and son Mike Williams, 33, who run a Jamaican patty bakery in Peckham, South London, will have their Flake Bake Beef Patty (99p, 140g) restocked in Aldi stores nationwide from 22nd August, just in time for the Notting Hill Carnival. The father and son duo featured on hit Channel 4 show Aldi’s […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Best-case scenario for climate change is now 1.6°C of warming The totemic climate goal of keeping warming below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is essentially impossible at this point New Scientist — Environment · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Unite condemns Birmingham waste sector pay cuts Unite has condemned plans by Birmingham city council to restructure its waste operations and cut the pay of refuse workers. The restructure would see the “downgrade” of the Waste Recycling and Collection Officer (WRCO) role – which could result in a loss of an average of £8,000 a year for around 150 staff. The trade … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news 2024 TRA Briefing Day – Full Programme and Speaker Line-up Revealed The event will be held at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa on Tuesday, 24th September. The TRA is pleased to announce the running order for the day alongside the accompanying speaker/panel details. ATF Professional · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news The Waste Hierarchy vs The Four Types of Waste Management The post The Waste Hierarchy vs The Four Types of Waste Management appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news 2.7m households now have access to coffee pod recycling 2.7 million UK households now have access to coffee pod recycling at their local household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). Coffee pod recycling service Podback has partnered with 14 local authorities to add 64 new HWRC sites to its network. The service said that a further three million households will also be given access as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Strike action “possible” if Birmingham Council doesn’t scrap role change plans The union Unite has said strike action is possible if Birmingham Council does not scrap plans to downgrade Waste Recycling and Collection Officer roles. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Understanding Dental Waste Disposal Guidelines in the UK The post Understanding Dental Waste Disposal Guidelines in the UK appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Paris Olympics provided ‘unique opportunity’ for DRS trial, says Cola-Cola Following a trial of a “closed loop” recycling scheme at the Paris Olympics, Coca-Cola said it has proved a “valuable” test ahead of the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS) scheduled for 2027. The company trialled a system of collecting bottles during the Olympic Games and recycling them to be reused during the Paralympics. A Coca-Cola … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Former Supaskips site owners urged to ‘ensure’ safety of community Lancaster city council has written to owners of a former Supaskips building, urging them to address the condition of the site following a fire in December. The council has reassured residents living close to the Lune Industrial Estate that it is continuing to monitor the former waste site. When the fire broke out last year, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news New sustainability role as Toni Robinson appointed to Grundon Board The post New sustainability role as Toni Robinson appointed to Grundon Board appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI CRACKS ITS CAGED-FREE EGG COMMITMENT AHEAD OF TIME Aldi has hit its commitment to sell 100% cage-free eggs more than a year ahead of schedule. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket has been working with its suppliers to move to higher hen welfare in recent years, with all its UK stores now only selling cage-free eggs. Not only this, but all of Aldi’s eggs are also […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Altilium Files Patent to Support OEMs in Meeting European Battery Regulations with Recycled Materials Altilium has filed a UK patent application for a pioneering method designed to help automotive OEMs comply with stringent new EU battery regulations. These regulations, which came into force in August 2023, mandate the inclusion of minimum recycled content levels in new batteries as part of the EU's ambitious efforts to promote battery recycling and [...] Altilium news · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news Material Focus instals giant “HypnoCat” hologram in Waterloo Station Material Focus instals three-metre-high giant pink cat hologram at London Waterloo Station as part of the Recycle Your Electricals campaign ahead of International E-Waste Day on 14 October. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news MPA publishes sector-first UK EPDs for asphalt - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 19 Aug 2024 Industry news A 244MW Spanish solar project and Edinburgh’s newest EV charging hub: 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, Cero Generation’s 244MW solar project in Spain, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Aug 2024 Industry news Bring Library of Things to Basildon - Library of Things Library of Things · 18 Aug 2024 Industry news The Role of Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in the UK The UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is more than just a recycling initiative—it's a push towards sustainable living. As Scotland leads the way, GS1 UK and Polytag are pioneering technologies that ensure every bottle and can makes its way back into the recycling loop. This cultural shift aims to reduce litter, enhance recycling rates, and make sustainability a seamless part of our lives. The po… Polytag news · 17 Aug 2024 Industry news Unlock value from surplus food - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 17 Aug 2024 Industry news What is WEEE Recycling? A plain-English guide for UK businesses The post What is WEEE Recycling? A plain-English guide for UK businesses appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 17 Aug 2024 Industry news GS1 UK and Polytag Spearhead Groundbreaking Deposit Return Scheme Discover how GS1 UK and Polytag are transforming recycling in the UK through the groundbreaking Deposit Return Scheme. Learn about the innovative use of GS1 Digital Link and QR codes to enhance consumer engagement, boost recycling rates, and achieve sustainability goals. Explore Scotland's pioneering role and the nationwide adoption of these eco-friendly practices by 2025. Polytag news · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Defra releases packaging EPR illustrative base fees The long-awaited document providing initial extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging base fees for year 1 has been published by Defra. Der Beitrag Defra releases packaging EPR illustrative base fees erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Liverpool to pilot solar-powered smart bins Liverpool city council has announced that it will be trialling new solar-powered smart bins that aim to reduce the number of times bins need to be emptied. Sensor technology triggers a compactor to crush the litter down once the bins are close to being full – sending a signal to the waste depot when the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news JLEN to sell AD facilities to Future Biogas for £68.1m Environmental infrastructure fund JLEN has announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of 51% of a portfolio of six gas-to-grid anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities to Future Biogas. The sale has been agreed at £68.1 million subject to a customary condition precedent. The AD Portfolio is located in the East of England and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Defra Releases Initial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging Base Fees The post Defra Releases Initial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging Base Fees appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news TfL calls for final ULEZ scrappage scheme applications as scheme planned to wind down Successful scrappage scheme has committed more than £186m, supporting nearly 54,000 applicants to switch to cleaner, greener modes of transport ATF Professional · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Fashion manufacturer Soorty Enterprises gains SBTi verification for net-zero target The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated new emission reduction targets from global denim manufacturer Soorty Enterprises, including a 2050 net-zero target. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI SLASHES THE COST OF AWARD-WINNING FIZZ TO UNDER A FIVER AHEAD OF THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND Shoppers should run, not walk, to their closest Aldi as the supermarket has announced it will be slashing the price of its award-winning[2] Fleurs d’Eau Sparkling Rosé, 75cl to just £4.99 from 19th to 25th August, just in time to toast to the Bank Holiday! Having returned to shelves earlier this year as part of […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Smart sorting, IoT and blockchain are driving innovation in waste management’ These three breakthrough technologies can boost efficiency for waste management operators and enable a more circular economy, says Pritesh Pattni, chief commercial officer at ISB Global. For anyone under the impression that we’re on our way to solving the global waste crisis, a chastening UN report has revealed there’s still plenty more work to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news HypnoCat encourages London commuters to recycle e-waste The beloved WEEE mascot HypnoCat will be surprising commuters at London Waterloo station from next Tuesday (20 August 2024). Material Focus said that the hologram of the cat will “playfully leap out at commuters with his tail twitching and eyes swirling, giving commuters no other option that to be hypnotised into recycling their electricals”. Recycle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news RWM, 11th – 12th September 2024 Visit us at RWM 2024, to discuss how you can unlock new sorting potential with AI-powered solutions.... Recycleye news · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Making sense of EPR base fees Valpak Policy Advisor, Henry Smith, discusses the highly anticipated packaging EPR base fees, announced by Defra on 15 August. While these estimates provide a crucial step forward in the pEPR programme, they come with significant caveats. In this blog, Henry breaks down the key details of the announcement, explores the uncertainties, and discusses how businesses can prepare for the upcoming cha… Valpak · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Budweiser Budvar UK pays £400k after flouting packaging recycling rules for 18 years Beer importer Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd has contributed more than £400,000 to Keep Britain Tidy as a means of recompensation for 18 years of missed packaging waste regulation compliance. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Cotswolds awarded £38k funding for fly-tipping campaign Cotswold district council has been awarded £38,341 from the government’s Fly-tipping Intervention Grant Scheme, which can be spent between April and October of this year. The purpose of the scheme is to provide support to local authorities in England towards expenditure lawfully incurred or to be incurred by them to implement interventions aimed at tackling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Plastic packaging tax receipts fell 6% since last year New figures show that Plastic Packaging Tax receipts collected by HMRC between 2023-24 has decreased by 6% compared to the previous year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Budweiser Budvar agrees to pay £414,000 for recycling failure Budweiser Budvar UK has been fined £414,000 by the Environment Agency after it failed to register as a producer of packaging for 18 years. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news Case study – Meet the high street businesses who are going ‘beyond waste’ - ReLondon ReLondon · 16 Aug 2024 Industry news What went right this week: helping kids to spot fake news, plus more Media literacy is coming to the English curriculum, US opioid deaths are falling, and refill shopping is going mainstream, plus more Positive News · 16 Aug 2024