Recycling news: 2024

Industry news PUMA to make “millions” of football shirts using recycled textiles PUMA said it has scaled its textile-to-textile recycling initiative RE:FIBRE to create millions of replica football jerseys using a minimum of 75% recycled textile waste and other waste material. For the first time, the global sports company said from the start of the 24/25 season, PUMA football replica jerseys, featuring 35 Clubs, including those […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Paper calls for ‘bold’ clean era government action Businesses, civil society organisations and universities have come together today (17 July), announcing 10 priority actions for Keir Starmer’s government to start a “new era of clean industry”. Endorsed by those within carbon-intensive industries to climate think tanks, the released paper calls for “bold action” within the first 100 days, also emphasising that the UK … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him The stand-up comedian and actor on being a bridge between east and west, improving his listening skills and harnessing anger for good Positive News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SUPERMARKET Aldi has been named as the nation’s most popular supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months to June 2024. The supermarket has maintained its leading position since July 2023, ranking ahead of its traditional Big Four rivals, as well as M&S and Lidl. The most popular supermarket win comes after […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news MYGroup joins WRAP’s Textiles 2030 MYGroup has become a signatory to WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative, which is co-funded by the Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) in 2021. This is in conjunction with MYGroup’s ‘ReFactory’ team (located in its Hull factory) releasing its first accessories range manufactured from recovered and recycled textiles from its Hull factory. MYGroup joins … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Protect us from pollution: Overhaul UK REACH chemical regulation How the UK can protect people and our environment from chemicals and pollution Fidra · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Environment Agency launches consultation on landfill near Exeter The Environment Agency has launched its second consultation on a permit application to open a landfill site at Lower Hare Farm in Whitestone near Exeter. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Drones are helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030 How drone technology is helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030 New Scientist — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Renewi and Freepoint Eco-Systems announce intention to collaborate on building new waste plastic sorting and treatment infrastructure - Renewi Renewi · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news Smithers launches new WRAS recognised | BS 6920 Testing Service - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 17 Jul 2024 Industry news CleanupUK and Barratt Developments Celebrate the Success of First Big Barratt Clean Up - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Hurricane forecasts are improving – but big misses are still possible Scientists have made major strides in predicting rapidly intensifying storms over the past decade, but even the best tech can't keep up as climate change fuels rapidly intensifying storms New Scientist — Environment · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news How incredibly simple tech can supercharge the race to net zero To even out the intermittent power supply from wind and solar, we need to build vast energy storage facilities. It turns out the best solution might be cheap, simple ideas like heating bricks and lifting weights New Scientist — Environment · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Climate ambition in a new parliament Aldersgate Group's Public Affairs Manager, Charlie Clegg, reflects on the result of the July election and the learnings from Aldersgate's pre-election public event. Aldersgate Group · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Chingford construction company fined over £2k Haringey council has fined a construction company from a neighbouring borough, after it blocked a pavement in Haringey with multiple bags of waste. The council received several reports from the local authority, who were said to be worried about the waste obstructing the pavement, and conducted a thorough investigation. Despite many follow-up reminders, the the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Plastic industry urges government to clarify mass balance The plastics industry has cooperated with the British Plastics Federation (BPF) on a joint letter to the new Exchequer Secretary, James Murray MP, calling for a response to the previous mass balance consultation. The previous government’s consultation closed in October 2023 and there has been no response to this nor any indication of whether the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Rachel Reeves has the power to turn the UK economy green It’s often said that it’s good to have a boring chancellor of the exchequer. Rachel Reeves must have missed this memo. The UK’s first female, and self-styled ‘green’, chancellor hit the ground running with a flurry of first week announcements aimed at stimulating investment and […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news 14 organisations call for mass balance consultation response A joint letter signed by 14 organisations has called for an “urgent response” from the newly appointed Exchequer Secretary, James Murray MP, to the mass balance consultation. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news The bid to ensure that no one dies alone A nurse who trains compassionate citizens to provide company for people in the last hours of their lives is expanding into tackling social isolation too Positive News · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Hampshire eRCV pilot scheme saves nearly 9 tonnes in emissions Following the eight-week pilot that saw VEV, RVS and Serco utilise electric recycling and waste collection vehicles (eRCVs) in Hampshire, the scheme has resulted in 8,898kg of emissions savings. The pilot was designed to demonstrate the benefits and capabilities of eRCVs, to reduce the county’s carbon footprint created by recycling and refuse collection. Across 69 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news AL-DI PREP THEY NEED FOR PARIS 2024! TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICSGB ATHLETES PREPARE FOR OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES WITH TRAINING SESSIONS AT ALDI The countdown to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is on and Team GB and ParalympicsGB are getting a helping hand from official supermarket sponsor, Aldi. Heavy weightlifter Emily Campbell and para-sprinter Thomas Young have been using their local […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news MSMEs broadly support legally binding global plastics treaty, report shows A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has found there is "broad support" among Micro-, Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) for a legally binding plastics treaty. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Media Briefing: International Seabed Authority 29th session International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council and Assembly meetings to continue discussion over whether to allow deep sea mining to start. Greenpeace UK · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news NBF Announces Judges for 2024 Bed Industry Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the first line-up of judges for the four retailer categories for the 2024 Bed Industry Awards. A panel of three well-known and highly respected names in the furniture and retail industries will decide who will be crowned the winners at the NBF Bed Show gala dinner and awards […] National Bed Federation · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Bridging the Gap: A Non-Engineer's Journey in Collaborating with Engineers | Ocado Group - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Circular transformation of European cities could yield €733bn annually by 2035 A new Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) report has revealed that a circular transformation of European towns and cities has the potential to unlock €733bn annually for businesses and society by 2035. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Wales flying more Community Green Flags than any other country worldwide The post Wales flying more Community Green Flags than any other country worldwide appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 16 Jul 2024 Industry news Cleanup Little Hulton - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Raindrop-powered generator harvests electricity from bad weather A device that generates a small electrical current from falling raindrops is able to power lights and fans New Scientist — Environment · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Schoolboy Billy marks two years of sleeping outdoors for Emmaus Billy, a 14-year-old schoolboy from Leeds and one of our star fundraisers, has reached an incredible milestone – two years since he began camping in a tent in his garden... Emmaus UK · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news What is the real value of employee volunteering? We’ve seen first-hand how volunteering days can give our people a renewed sense of purpose, deepen connections and create a sense of community. Resource Futures · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Caught up in scandal, deep sea mining debate resumes in Kingston Greenpeace is calling on government delegates meeting in Kingston, Jamaica to prioritise protection and to agree a pathway to a moratorium on deep sea mining. Greenpeace UK · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Reconomy releases framework to ‘restructure’ waste sector Reconomy has launched a framework that is aimed at supporting the new government in “restructuring” the waste industry. Working in collaboration with sustainability consultancy Sancroft, and was done in conjunction with the appointment of Steve Reed, Labour’s new Defra secretary. One of his five key priorities is to “create a roadmap to move Britain to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Recycling and waste industry invited to have say on H&S culture The recycling and waste industry has been invited to have its say in an online survey measuring perceptions of the sector’s approach to health and safety. The survey, officially launched […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Nature and Biodiversity: a guide for development - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news ‘I saw a man transform before my eyes’ A UK charity brings young men together with older men in their communities to provide positive role models – and it’s lifechanging stuff Positive News · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news How we’re improving biodiversity We've made it our mission to make room for nature at our waste and recycling sites. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI’S LAUNCHES POOL AND GARDEN RANGE INCLUDING 12FT SWIMMING POOL Summer is officially back at Aldi as the supermarket is set to launch its latest range of pool and garden must-haves. From quick to inflate pool to metal frame pools, Aldi has all shoppers need to transform gardens into a summer sanctuary from 21st July. But sunworshippers had better be quick as with all Specialbuys […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news ‘Worst offender’ jailed for asbestos waste dump A man from Devon has been sent to prison for 32 months, after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, in a floodplain on land by his home. The man, named Christopher Garrett, was also ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation sum of £200,000. The Environment Agency (EA) said he … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2024