Recycling news: 2024

Industry news The UK should increase energy security by building a circular economy for critical raw materials This post is by Iain Gulland, chief executive, Zero Waste Scotland. It is the first in our ‘Critical raw materials in focus’ series, a collection of blogs spotlighting the management of critical raw materials in the UK. As we enter a new political chapter there […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 12 Aug 2024 Industry news Altilium in the news: EV battery recycling in European region accelerates Battery recycling in Europe is gathering momentum, with the region witnessing a significant increase in recycling capacities for lithium-ion batteries. An excellent article from the Fraunhofer Institute highlights the rapid expansion and the emergence of new recycling plants across Europe, including the Altilium ACT 4 site in Teesside, processing over 50,000 MT of black mass [...] Altilium news · 11 Aug 2024 Industry news Bluebell Dairy’s solar project and Amazon’s micromobility hub: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this members-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Bluebell Dairy ground-mounted solar PV project, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Aug 2024 Industry news About - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 10 Aug 2024 Industry news Routes to becoming a CIWEM Fellow Guidance for applicants - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 10 Aug 2024 Industry news on our promises - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 10 Aug 2024 Industry news City Harvest Cooking: Tim Anderson’s Miso Banana Tartlets In City Harvest Cooking, Series 1, Episode 12, cookbook author and chef, Tim Anderson cooks dainty and delicious miso banana tartlets. City Harvest London · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Wales consults on lower Landfill Disposals Tax The Welsh government is currently consulting on potential changes to the lower rates of Landfill Disposals Tax (LDT) in Wales. The consultation is open until 15 September 2024. It focuses on potential changes to the lower rate of LDT to further incentivise recycling, reuse, and the reduction of waste that goes to landfill. The LDT … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI SELLS MOST BRITISH FREE-RANGE EGGS OF ALL UK SUPERMARKETS Aldi sells more British free-range eggs than any other UK supermarket, according to the latest data from Kantar*. Almost 200 million free-range eggs were purchased at Aldi, Britain’s most popular supermarket**, over the 12 weeks to 9th June – the largest amount of any UK retailer. Aldi has invested more than £50m into UK egg […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Essex man arrested for organised waste crime Defra revealed on Tuesday (6 August) that a man in Essex has been arrested in connection with organised waste crime. The man was arrested on 1 August in Harlow as part of an Environment Agency (EA) investigation – named “Operation Eagle”. A second man was interviewed on 8 August about the same large-scale fly-tipping that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news The surprising wall pattern that could keep buildings cooler A zigzag design can maximise how much heat walls radiate into space, while minimising heat absorption from the ground New Scientist — Environment · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Mura Tech partners with WMG to improve sustainability of plastic recycling Mura Technology has announced a continuation of its collaboration with WMG and Innovate UK (IUK). WMG will develop operational sustainability models for Mura’s Hydro-PRT advanced plastic recycling technology. It hopes this will identify opportunities for further improvements to the environmental performance of the process. Previously, Mura identified an annual carbon emissions saving of 40,000 … letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Support for Members; A Statement from Circular Communities Scotland’s Interim CEO "Circular Communities Scotland would like to extend our concerns and support to our members throughout Scotland, in light of recent violence in other parts of the UK, and potential far-right protests scheduled over the coming weeks. As an organisation we work with social and environmental justice at our heart. This extends to voicing the strongest [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news SYNETIQ’s Fundraising Efforts Surpass £6,100 SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling companies, proudly announces the successful completion of the Tough Mudder challenge by its dedicated team. This effort has brought their total fundraising to over £6,162 for their chosen charity, ANDYSMANCLUB. ATF Professional · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Cyclic Materials and SYNETIQ Sign Agreement to Recycle Rare Earth Elements from Vehicle Motors Cyclic Materials, an advanced metals recycling company building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical metals, has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement for the recycling of electric motors containing rare earths with SYNETIQ, an IAA company and the U.K.’s leading integrated vehicle salvage and recycling company. The motors to be supplied by SYNETIQ incl… ATF Professional · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news REA comments on Ember’s annual review of CO2 emissions REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news News in brief (09/08/2024) With news on: Robbie Staniforth and James Piper launch ‘Talking Rubbish’ podcast; Greater Cambridge Shared Waste service has adopted the HypnoCat campaign; the Environment Agency is calling for feedback from regulated industry on its plans to introduce a new set of standard rules; and Ffolkes pub and hotel has announced a new partnership with Anglian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news The Antarctic’s polar vortex could be about to split in two A split in the southern vortex – not seen since 2002 – could lead to sudden warming of the Antarctic stratosphere and hotter weather in Australia and South America New Scientist — Environment · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Emmaus UK statement on riots and racist attacks We have been left shocked, saddened and angered by the racist violence we have seen across the UK. Attacks on asylum hotels and the targeting of those working in the... Emmaus UK · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Animal welfare: Understanding why Orcas are sinking boats The orcas who have sunk seven boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal within four years have captured the public’s attention — but for all the wrong reasons. So why are Orcas sinking boats, and why is changing the narrative important?. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Greenpeace urges leaders to vote against single-use plastic Greenpeace International has announced its latest campaign that is set to put pressure on governments to commit to a Global Plastics Treaty that will “cut plastic production and end single-use plastic”. The Global Plastic Treaty negotiations are taking place in Busan, South Korea in November – the final meeting of five, which Greenpeace feels makes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Ocado Retail launch online reusable packaging scheme Ocado Retail and the UK Refill Coalition have launched a new reusable packaging scheme pilot that aims to reduce single-use packaging from customer's weekly shops. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Three good things: designs born out of love These lifechanging designs are all inspired by the challenges faced by a loved one Positive News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Thousands of Greenpeace supporters raise £1m emboldened by Shell lawsuit Greenpeace UK has revealed that members of the public have donated over £1 million so far in response to the multimillion pound lawsuit brought by Shell. Campaigners said the legal case was intended to intimidate the group into silence and drain its resources, but has instead had the opposite effect. The milestone was reached just […] Greenpeace UK · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Scrap metal recycling| Scrapbook July-August 2024 - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Interview with Jon Whittall, Managing Director of TEC Container Solutions - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news What went right this week: a refugee made Olympic history, plus more Communities united against racism, the UK’s water regulator clamped down on polluters and a refugee made Olympic history, plus more Positive News · 9 Aug 2024 Industry news Environmental permitting technical guidance PG13/1(21) - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Somerset launches WEEE collection trial for flats Somerset council has launched a WEEE collection trial via its Fixy Project. At present, most households in Somerset can recycle small electricals through their weekly kerbside recycling collection, but this is not an option for flats or other residences with communal collections. For two months, the residents of St Anthelm Lodge in Wells will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘The transformative power of prison recycling workshops’ Simon Pearson, account manager at Bakers Environmental Solutions, explains how he came to be involved in the Inside Out Academy and how beneficial it is for society and the waste sector. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in a range of roles, from metal recycling to business-to-business waste management. My journey through yards, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news The Manual Gearbox is Shifting into History: New Car Options Plummet by 55% in Six Years The number of new cars available with manual gearboxes has dropped by 55% in the past six years, according to CarGurus, a leading automotive marketplace in the U.K. to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles. ATF Professional · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Indaver wins Essex residual waste treatment contracts Subject to a 10-day standstill and signing of contracts, Indaver Rivenhall has been announced as the provisional bid winner for Essex county council’s new medium-term residual waste treatment contract. All bidders were informed were informed yesterday (7 August 2024) of the provisional outcome. The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2025 and will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Our Impact: 2023-24 report goes live! As part of the publication of this year's Impact Report, CEO Sam Reeve shares his thoughts on the environmental and social progress we're making as a business. Resource Futures · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Research shows major companies fail to measure their impact on nature 95% of major companies analysed do not assess the impact of their operations on nature, according to research by the World Benchmarking Alliance. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Ocado Retail pilots reusable packaging scheme Ocado Retail is piloting an online reusable packaging scheme which will see food cupboard staples and laundry products delivered in reusable vessels to customers at no extra cost. The first phase of the two-phase trial begins this month and will include 2kg Ocado Reuse Basmati Rice and 1kg Ocado Reuse Penne Pasta 1kg. Phase Two, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Encyclis plant plans progress in 2023 Sustainability Report Encyclis has published its full Sustainability Report, following its second year as a standalone European business. The Energy-from-Waste operator has provided details of its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and has set out a decarbonisation strategy to support the UK and Europe in their net zero goals. Also including its milestones throughout 2023, Encyclis … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news RECAP sees metal recycling capture rates soar, thanks to innovative engagement campaign As part of an ongoing drive to further improve resident engagement and deliver a measurable uplift in metal packaging recycling rates, RECAP rolled out the MetalMatters initiative. The campaign drove an immediate rise in metal packaging collection volumes and material quality, with the cost of deployment paid back in less than four weeks. Situated within […] Alupro · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Mura Technology and WMG Secure Innovate UK Grant to Grow Commercial Opportunities for Hydro-PRT The post Mura Technology and WMG Secure Innovate UK Grant to Grow Commercial Opportunities for Hydro-PRT appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Say hello to the first ServiceMark accredited circular economy business - Olleco Olleco · 8 Aug 2024 Industry news Wales Statement of Solidarity and Togetherness Statement can be read here We were shocked by the violent attack that took place in Southport last week and are deeply saddened by the murder of young girls as well as the injuries inflicted on the other victims. Our sympathies are with the victims, their families and friends. Cawsom ein syfrdanu gan yr ... Repair Cafe Wales · 7 Aug 2024