Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Where does the UK general election leave us? Packaging reforms state of play Valpak Policy Advisor, Henry Smith discusses the aftermath of the UK General Election and its implications for environmental policy, highlighting the industry's need for stability and touching on the urgency for new ministers to clarify Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees and eco-modulation to help industries prepare for future financial obligations. Valpak · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news City Harvest’s The Office: Carl The post City Harvest’s The Office: Carl appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Grundon partners with prison for rehabilitation scheme Waste management company Grundon and Huntercombe Prison have partnered to provide work to incarcerated people through a work release programme. Grundon’s technical transfer station in Ewelme, Oxfordshire, offers employment opportunities with the goal of helping individuals reintegrate into society and reduce repeat offences. In 2012, Huntercombe Prison approached Grundon with the idea of taking… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Defra wants to fast-track UK Deposit Return Scheme launch The UK’s new Nature Minister, Mary Creagh, has confirmed that the Government wants to accelerate the launch of a deposit return scheme (DRS) before October 2027, fulfilling a promise made almost six years ago by the previous Tory-led Government. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news ComplyPak and WEEEComply join Landbell Group ComplyPak and WEEEComply join Landbell Group - We are delighted to announce that ComplyPak and WEEEComply have joined the Landbell Group, a leading global supplier of environmental and chemical compliance solutions. Der Beitrag ComplyPak and WEEEComply join Landbell Group erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news GMCA extends largest waste and recycling contracts in UK and Europe worth £800m SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK secure contract extensions worth approximately £800m over eight years - with social value, innovation and the environment at the heart of the project. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Support the Emmaus summer appeal and change someone’s life We’ve launched our Summer Appeal to ask for public support to change lives and take action on ending homelessness. Here’s why. A record number of people in the UK are... Emmaus UK · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Report: Scope 3 emissions rise for fashion giants despite science-based targets in place New research has revealed that less than half of the world's top 250 fashion brands are publishing emissions reduction targets verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), with Scope 3 emissions still rising for one-third of these brands. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Plastic waste in UK construction growing 15 times faster than rest of EU New research has shown that plastic waste generated by the UK construction industry has grown at an average rate 15 times greater than EU member states since 2004. A recent analysis of European Commission data, published by the Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) aims to shine a light on the growing rate of plastic waste in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news WRAP cites continued increase in MRF gate fees WRAP has released the results of its 17th annual gate fees survey. The survey covers gate fees charges to local authorities in the UK for a range of municipal waste recycling, recovery and disposal options. It aims to highlight recent trends and emerging themes for such contracts and services with the aim of helping local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Rigorous capacity study would help reduce noise around EfW moratorium calls By Jacob Hayler, ESA Executive Director A rigorous, independent, study of energy-from-waste (EfW) capacity in England could help to reduce continued noise and activism around new capacity. Just before the […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI REMOVES PULP TRAYS AND PUNNETS FROM FRUIT AND VEG PACKAGING Aldi is trialling the removal of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of several of its fruit and vegetable lines. Changes include the removal of plastic punnets from its Nature’s Pick Cherry Tomatoes in select stores, with the change already in place on its Nature’s Pick Sliced Mushrooms and soon to follow on its […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Labour Government to roll out DRS ahead of 2027 schedule The new Labour Government has announced its intention to implement the long-awaited deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of the scheduled date in October 2027. Mary Creagh, the Minister responsible for the circular economy, confirmed the decision, stating: “This government is committed to creating a roadmap to a zero-waste economy – a future where we keep... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Embracing the circular economy: The pelagic fishing industry’s commitment to sustainability When thinking about business sustainability, the fishing sector might not be the first to come to mind. Phil Haslam, managing director at North Atlantic Fishing Company, sets out how the sector is innovating to cut waste, preserve ecosystems and cut emissions. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Labour confirms DRS is to be brought forward The new Labour government has announced that it plans to roll out a deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of its 2027 schedule proposed back in March. Circular Economy minister, Mary Creagh, confirmed yesterday: “This government is committed to creating a roadmap to a zero-waste economy – a future where we keep our resources in use … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Five nations add to growing concerns about deep sea mining at key international meeting Tuvalu, Austria, Honduras, Guatemala and Malta have all added their calls for a pause or moratorium on deep sea mining at key talks in Jamaica. Greenpeace UK · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP): What it is, why it matters, and how to implement one The post Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP): What it is, why it matters, and how to implement one appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Earth Overshoot Day: Everything you need to know about shifting to a circular economy Today (1 August) marks the Earth Overshoot Day this year. This handy explainer from edie outlines how Earth Overshoot Day is calculated, why it is important to mark the date, and how we can move the date for a more sustainable future. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Further Expansion for Copart in Cambridgeshire Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, have announced further expansion works are planned at their Operation Centre in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. ATF Professional · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Flintshire council to introduce charges for non-household waste Flintshire council has announced that it will be introducing new charges for non-household waste items at its Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) from 5 August 2024. Residents will be charges for asbestos, motor oil, plasterboard and tyres. The council says that the charge will cover ‘the significant cost’ associated with accepting these items. Residents will have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Sustainable Farming Scheme: What It Means for the Biogas and AD Sector in Wales? Sustainable Farming Scheme: What It Means for the Biogas and AD Sector in Wales? The Welsh Government has recently released its response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation. While the document doesn’t explicitly mention biogas or anaerobic digestion (AD), there are several positive implications for our sector. Firstly, the emphasis on sustainable land management… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Circular Economy Minister says DRS to launch before Oct 2027 Mary Creagh, minister with responsibility for circular economy, has said the government plans to launch a deposit return scheme for drinks containers before October 2027. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW 1.5L WINE POUCHES FOR SUMMER Looking for the perfect summer tipple to share with friends? Look no further as cheapest supermarket[i] Aldi launches 1.5L wine pouches, ideal for hosting. Available in popular blends, Specially Selected Sauvignon Blanc Colombard and Specially Selected Coteaux De Beziers Rosé, wine fanatics can now enjoy two bottles in one convenient pouch format to transport just […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Earth Overshoot Day 2024: The Appliance Recycling Group and Reuse Network launch campaign to tackle e-waste To mark Earth Overshoot Day The Appliance Recycling Group and Reuse Network collaborate on a four-year campaign to tackle e-waste Reuse Network · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Keep Scotland Beautiful artwork production - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Annual Report 2024 - Diageo Diageo news and media · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Four reasons Labour needs a resource reduction target Speaking in a parliamentary debate in 2022, Daniel Zeichner, then shadow environment minister, stated Labour’s agreement with those who “want to see a target to reduce resource consumption.” Explaining the reasons why, he chastised the then Conservative government for failing to use its Environment Act […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Community Liaison Group - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 1 Aug 2024 Industry news Premier Foods Enriching Life Plan - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Explained Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) are essential for efficient inventory management and supply chain operations in the FMCG industry. This blog explores the structure and importance of GTINs, highlighting their role in enhancing accuracy, reducing errors, and supporting eco-friendly practices. Learn how major retailers like Tesco and Sainsbury's leverage GTINs and discover how Polytag uses them … Polytag news · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Pen Hadow: Climate change is making my epic Arctic crossing impossible The Arctic Ocean I trekked across 21 years ago is melting fast, becoming a potential shipping super-highway. That should worry us all, says the explorer and ocean conservationist New Scientist — Environment · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Photos of an island paradise reveal plastic threat for bird population Neal Haddaway's photographs show how flesh-footed shearwater chicks on a beautiful island in the Tasman Sea are in danger from mounting marine plastic pollution New Scientist — Environment · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news A Review of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill What Does Scotland's Circular Economy Bill mean for our sector and our members, and what happens next? Overview Since its announcement, Circular Communities Scotland has been proud to call for a strong and ambitious Circular Economy Bill. We welcomed the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill being passed on behalf of our sector and members, on the [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Environment Agency: ‘Dramatic rise in waste export fraud’ The Environment Agency has warned that it has seen a “dramatic rise” in fraud in the waste export industry over the last three years – particularly in the “scale and complexity” of crime schemes. Total waste crime costs the UK economy an estimated £1 billion a year. Packaging Export Recycling Notes (PERNs) aim to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI SENDS OVER 100 REUSABLE CARRIER BAGS TO 10-YEAR-OLD SUPER-FAN A 10-year-old boy who prefers Aldi to toy shops has been gifted more than 100 of the supermarket’s reusable bags. Ollie Hingley developed an interest in the shopping bags after he saw his family use them at Christmas time last year. His mother asked Aldi shoppers on a Facebook group to help grow his dozens-strong […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Dumfries and Galloway secures £2.3m for garden waste recycling Dumfries and Galloway council has received a grant totalling £2,331,405 from the Scottish government’s Recycling Improvement Fund, administered by Zero Waste Scotland. This funding will facilitate the launch of a new kerbside garden waste recycling scheme across the region. Specifically, the council plans for the funding to go towards the purchase of six refuse collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Powerday saves 35 tonnes of CO2 in EV trial As a result of its six-month electric vehicle trial, Powerday has said it has saved 35 tonnes of CO2 between January and June 2024. The company put two Volvo FE Electric Skip Loaders – powered by renewable energy from its Willesden plant – into operation in January 2024 to service local clients, with the aim … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Greggs Celebrates 40 Year Listing on the London Stock Exchange - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Why Green Alliance was 45 years ahead of its time This post is by John Elkington, founder and chief pollinator at the London-based change agency, Volans. Being ahead of your time can be excruciating. After five decades working on the environmental and sustainability agendas, I know that only too well, and Green Alliance, founded in […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 31 Jul 2024 Industry news Business interruption cover – can you afford not to have it? Howden Insurance underscores the critical need for business interruption cover, often underestimated yet essential for continuity after major disruptions like fires. This insurance helps maintain revenue and manage recovery costs, ensuring businesses are not left exposed. ATF Professional · 31 Jul 2024