Recycling news: 2024

Industry news How did environmental policies fare in the king’s speech? Under all the pomp and circumstance that parliament so thrives on, yesterday we saw a king’s speech with nearly 40 bills designed to, in Starmer’s words, “take the brakes off Britain”. With Labour’s first king’s speech in 15 years, it is perhaps unsurprising that it […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI PROTECTS OUTDOOR WORKERS AGAINST HEATWAVE UV RAYS WITH FREE AWARD-WINNING SUN CREAM All scream for sun cream! Aldi is offering outdoor workers FREE Lacura sun cream, as temperatures look set to reach up to 30 degrees today, Friday 19th July. While the scorching weather is a welcome relief from what has been described as the ‘wettest summer on record’[1], research by skin care charities shows that 67% […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news UK Content Award Winner: City Harvest’s The Office UK Content Award Winner: City Harvest's The Office wins at UK Content Awards 2024 for its creativity on a low-budget. City Harvest London · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Charnwood signs £56m seven-year deal with Serco Charnwood borough council has signed a new £56 million contract with long-term refuse and recycling partner, Serco. The pair have worked together since 2009 and the new contract, following a significant procurement exercise, will see the partnership continue for at least seven years. Currently, Serco is responsible for collecting all refuse and recycling from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news A dark day for democracy: Greenpeace urges govt to restore right to protest Commenting on the lengthy jail sentences imposed on climate activists for planning a peaceful protest, following a trial where the defendants were prevented from fully explaining the reasons for their actions, Greenpeace UK’s programme director Amy Cameron said: “This is a dark day for the right to protest, a pillar of our democracy. Without it, […] Greenpeace UK · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news ‘Bike Reuse Toolkit’ Guidance for Local Authorities Circular Communities Scotland 'Bike Reuse Toolkit' Guidance for Local Authorities, produced with support from Cycling Scotland Circular Communities Scotland · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news ‘Making Reuse Happen at Household Waste Recycling Centres’ Guidance for Local Authorities Circular Communities Scotland was pleased to support Zero Waste Scotland in the creation of this guide through the provision of member focused case studies Circular Communities Scotland · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news How to reduce waste in construction The post How to reduce waste in construction appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news European Commission President von der Leyen is re-elected and re-commits to European Green Deal and revision of EU chemicals law REACH European Commission President-elect von der Leyen announced in her political priorities this morning that “We must and will stay the course on the goals set out in the European Green Deal” and that “we will put forward a new chemicals industry package, aiming to simplify REACH” as part of an effort to shift to a […] CHEM Trust · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Check before you chuck perfectly good food, says Toogoodtogo The shocking truth is that millions of perfectly edible food items are being tossed into the bin every week in the UK. A recent survey by Too Good To Go revealed that a staggering 25% of Brits bin food past its best-before date without even checking if it’s safe to consume. It’s a problem that’s […] Keenan Recycling · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION KEVIN THE CARROT Kevin the Carrot fans will be jumping for joy as the nation’s favourite carrot has been spotted on Aldi’s latest TV ad. As the Official Supermarket Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, the supermarket has announced that Kevin has received a sporty makeover to celebrate the Paris 2024 Games, and Aldi shoppers can get their […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Walsall council signs £32m HWRC construction contract Walsall council has awarded Morgan Sindall Construction with a £32 million contract for the construction of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Walsall. The project is said to be part of a strategy to modernise and enhance waste management services within the area. The HWRC and Waste Transfer Station will be built on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news MPMA Council meeting presentation, 14 May 2024 The post MPMA Council meeting presentation, 14 May 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news MPMA Council meeting minutes, 14 May 2024 The post MPMA Council meeting minutes, 14 May 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news City Harvest’s award-winning AI artwork ‘The Beauty Of Food Redistribution’ is City Harvest’s Award-Winning AI Artwork, created by artist Yanis George for the charity's Food Report. City Harvest London · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Altilium co-founder interviewed for APC’s Road to Net Zero podcast Altilium’s COO and co-founder Dr Christian Marston was interviewed for the latest edition of the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Road to Net Zero podcast. As Dr Marston explains in the podcast, the transition to net zero will require huge volumes of critical minerals, which the UK does not have in large quantities. By recovering lithium and [...] Altilium news · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news DS Smith reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 19% compared to 2019/20 Sustainable packaging provider DS Smith said it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions by 19% compared to 2019/20. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Tom Rumboll leaves SYNETIQ Today, it has been announced that Tom Rumboll, UK Managing Director for IAA and CEO of SYNETIQ, has left the company. ATF Professional · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Sector reactions: The Kings Speech While Defra secretary of state Steve Reed has noted that a zero waste economy was a “priority”, the King’s Speech failed to make any mention any of recycling and waste reforms. It did however reference the increased investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Michael Topham, Biffa CEO, welcomed the plans around green infrastructure and secure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Olympics 2024 The post Olympics 2024 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Olympics 2024 Welsh language The post Olympics 2024 Welsh language appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Sunak’s anti-net zero gamble failed – signs suggest bold climate action can win elections This post is by Rebecca Willis, professor in energy and climate governance, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University. In a general election campaign light on policies, very little time was spent debating probably the biggest challenge of them all: the climate crisis. Before the campaign began […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Bristol Waste prepares for ‘shedloads’ of new recycling processing capacity “This new facility represents a significant investment in Bristol’s future. Bristol is already the number one core English city for recycling, but we’ve got our sights set even higher. By improving local recycling facilities, we not only improve sorting and processing for Bristol Waste Company, but also for the sector in the Southwest of England.” […] Bristol Waste Company · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news REA responds to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) UK Progress Report REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Yorkshire pupil takes home first prize in national recycling competition Daisy Goddard-Dickinson, a year 6 pupil from St Nicholas CofE Primary School near Ripon, has scooped first place in a national competition run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Organised as part of ‘Bin-fluencers’, an educational programme aimed at KS3 pupils to help improve knowledge about recycling, the competition invited schoolchildren from all over […] Alupro · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘How to avoid EfW price hikes sparking an increase in landfill waste’ By Dr Stephen Wise, chief strategic development officer at Advetec. OPINION: I’ve heard this question often posed in the last few months: Could the EfW price increase once it’s brought under the Emissions Trading Scheme spark an increase in the volume of waste sent to landfill? It may seem an odd question when you consider … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news EssilorLuxottica acquires VF Corp’s Supreme in $1.5bn deal - Just Style Just Style · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news Journey of Recycling campaign launches Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority have today launched a new campaign which provides a unique and informative view of the journey of recycling across Liverpool City Region. Through a newly created series of videos, residents from Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral can learn more about where their recycling goes once collected from kerbside, and - Continue Reading Th… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 18 Jul 2024 Industry news In the race to ramp up renewables, we can’t ignore heat storage Governments must step up if we are to make good on Thermal Energy Storage's promise as a cheap and easy way to help tackle wind and solar power's intermittency problem New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news We are risking a heat disaster for athletes at the Olympics in Paris In the era of climate change, France’s capital is prone to more frequent and extreme warmth. Staging the Olympic games there in the height of summer is wrong, says Madeleine Orr New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Advanced Sorting for Circularity Report - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Bristol Waste builds multi-million-pound facility Bristol Waste Company has built a 2,160m2 processing facility in Avonmouth, in partnership with construction company Encon Construction, as a result of a multi-million-pound investment. The facility is said to represent “significant progress” for Bristol Waste and its commitment to sustainable waste management solutions for the Southwest. The building will house sorting and processing equipment… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Leftover Bread Recipe: Pappa al Pomodoro This leftover bread recipe, Pappa al Pomodoro, is a Tuscan bread soup that uses minimal ingredients but packs maximum flavour! City Harvest London · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news LOVELY BUBBLY! ALDI CELEBRATES NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY WITH AWARD-WINNING RANGE STARTING FROM £5.49 Aldi has popped the cork on its top award-winning bubbly ahead of this year’s National Prosecco Day (13th August). Shoppers will be delighted to hear that Aldi’s shelves are filled with fizz-tastic, award-winning options without the hefty price tag. A firm fan favourite, Aldi’s best-selling Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC (£5.49, 75cl) is so popular that […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news REA responds to the King’s Speech in Parliament REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news King’s Speech shows Labour government has hit the ground running Here is Greenpeace UK's verdict on King Charles speech in Parliament setting out the new government's legislative agenda, including new measures on energy, transport and nature. Greenpeace UK · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Silverlake awarded two Police contracts: Sussex & Surrey and Hampshire & IOW Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] has successfully secured two four-year-term Police contracts following competitive tenders for both opportunities. The contracts were awarded by Automobile Association Developments Ltd [AADL] Contractor Management. Sussex & Surrey Police represents the renewal of a contract Silverlake has held since 2014, while Hampshire & IOW Constabulary is a new c… ATF Professional · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Emmaus UK reiterates condemnation and shock at deplorable acts by international Emmaus founder This article was published on 17 July 2024 and updated on 14 January 2025. A final report has been published as part of an investigation into serious acts committed by... Emmaus UK · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news WINE EXPERT INSIGHT: WHY SCREW CAP WINES ARE GREAT FOR SUMMER This summer is all about screw cap wines! Despite some wine enthusiasts dismissing these easy-to-drink options, wine expert, Sam Caporn, says that screw caps make summer sipping a breeze. Having gained popularity in recent years[1], not only do screw caps offer practical features, but they also preserve freshness and don’t require decanting – perfect for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Novelis Latchford to focus on UBC with £69m fund Aluminium recycler Novelis has announced it is investing £69 million to increase recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBC) at its plant in Latchford, Cheshire. The project aims to increase the facility’s recycling capacity for UBC by 85 kilotonnes per year, equalling a growth of more than 100%. “Of all the recycling players in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024