Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Safety First: Huge increase in lithium batteries As the demand for lithium batteries skyrockets in markets worldwide, ensuring their safe disposal becomes paramount. Der Beitrag Safety First: Huge increase in lithium batteries erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Steve Reed Announced as Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs The post Steve Reed Announced as Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI TO LAUNCH HASH BROWN FRIES FOR JUST £2.79 For those looking for an option that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as a snack, Aldi has shoppers covered with its brand-new Four Seasons Hash Brown Fries (£2.79, 550g). Launching in stores from 15th July, these tasty fries are made with shredded potato and are ideal with traditional English breakfasts, a sausage and bean […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news ESA invites sector to have say on health and safety The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has launched a survey to find out more about the recycling and waste industry’s perception of the sectors approach to health and safety. Launched today (15 July) and ran by independent research company, Snap Surveys, the survey poses nine short questions including: Would you be happy raising H&S concerns if … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Is a vital ocean current just decades away from catastrophic collapse? Two studies suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation could collapse by the middle of the century and wreak havoc with the climate, but such predictions are controversial New Scientist — Environment · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Devon man sentenced to 32 months for dumping asbestos waste Christopher Garrett has been jailed for 32 months after he dumped around 12,000 tonnes of controlled mixed construction and demolition waste, including asbestos, on a floodplain in Devon. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Jul 2024 Industry news Pop-up pink wind turbines and a Premier League climate declaration: 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, a Premier League club backs the UN’s sports for climate action initiative, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 14 Jul 2024 Industry news Supplier Information - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 14 Jul 2024 Industry news Rokbak and Euro 2024: strength, teamwork and tartan pride The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is delivering yet another sensational summer of sport. For Scottish articulated haulier manufacturer Rokbak, the tournament is a celebration of the best European football talent and a timely reminder of the core values that drive success in any business. While Scotland may be home from Euro 2024 already, the Tartan... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT: Keenan Recycling collaborates on marine growth waste project Keenan Recycling and Liberty Industrial have collaborated recently to showcase responsible decommissioning practices through the recycling of marine growth waste from a North Sea vessel. Liberty Industrial contacted Keenan Recycling seeking a sustainable solution for marine growth removed during the decommissioning of a North Sea vessel. While Keenan Recycling processes over 2,500 tonnes of she… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Scrap Car Prices on the Rise: June 2024 Update from CarTakeBack CarTakeBack provides the latest update on scrap car prices for June 2024. ATF Professional · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Steve Reed Makes Zero Waste Economy a Defra Priority Steve Reed, the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has outlined his ambitious agenda, placing a strong emphasis on steering the UK towards a zero waste economy. His priorities, which include waste resources management, signal a potential shift in policy direction from the previous Conservative administration’s Resources and Was… ATF Professional · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news British Safety Council Congratulates Labour on Election Victory, Ready to Collaborate for Worker Welfare The British Safety Council has extended its congratulations to the Labour Party as Sir Keir Starmer takes office as the UK’s new Prime Minister. The council expressed its readiness to work with the incoming Government to fulfill promises aimed at improving conditions for workers and enhancing the focus on health, safety, and wellbeing as economic growth plans are developed. ATF Professional · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Six things we learned making the Positive News podcast Our first series challenged western wellbeing concepts and showed community solutions to mental health issues. Here are our highlights Positive News · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Community Wood Recycling a Top 100 UK Social Enterprise We're delighted that once again we've been named in the NatWest SE100 index as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises. Community Wood Recycling · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news £150m invested in public recycling facilities opening in north London Over £150 million has been invested in north London to build new public recycling facilities for local authorities. Taylor Woodrow constructed the facilities at Edmonton EcoPark as part of the North London Heat and Power Project. The building took four years to complete and began operating on a trial basis in April 2024. The […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news News in brief (12/07/24) With news on: Hubbub launches Neatstreets.org.uk; ReFood utilises plug-in AD-powered collection vehicle; Natural World Products helps Ireland get their Green Flags. Hubbub launches Neatstreets.org.uk Environmental charity Hubbub has launched a new website to help local authorities and other organisations to combat litter, using a range of tried and tested ideas. Artwork for posters and bins, … … letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news ALDI PREDICTS 6 MILLION CANS OF BEER AND 3 MILLION PACKS OF CRISPS TO FLY OFF SHELVES IN LEAD UP TO ENGLAND’S FINAL Ahead of England’s final against Spain on 14th July, 8pm, Aldi predicts shoppers will be stocking up for watch parties and celebrations. With drinks expected to flow, Aldi anticipates it will sell almost 6.5 million individual bottles or cans of beer in the days leading up to the game – that’s 37 beers every second! […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Hubbub launches new toolkit and grants to help tackle litter The environmental charity Hubbub has launched a new website to help local authorities and other organisations combat litter using various tried and tested ideas. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Sortera acquires Reston Waste Following the recent integration and rebranding of previously acquired companies O’Donovan Waste Disposal and GBN Services, Sortera has now acquired Reston Waste. The acquisition is said to be important as it extends Sortera’s footprint into South West London, with the company hoping it will lead to “enhanced efficiencies” and “improved response times”. “We are delighted … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Altilium’s “Urban Mine”: Update on Feedstock for Battery Recycling and Refining With a growing network of strategic relationships in place and a portfolio of best-in-class production solutions, Altilium is building out the foundations for its Urban Mining Ecosystem, ensuring a secure feedstock supply for recycling and chemical refining to battery-ready cathode active materials (CAM) at its UK facilities. Securing a reliable supply of feedstock for mega-scale [...] The post… Altilium news · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Tesco launches new initiatives to support children facing hunger this summer - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news What went right this week: progress on poverty, plus more Indonesia slashed its poverty rate, China supercharged renewables, and the ‘world’s most joyful museum’ won a top award, plus more Positive News · 12 Jul 2024 Industry news Certifications - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Walking Football: Supporting a new way to play - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news kp and me: Lalit Mohan - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news kpSealable Medical Device Packaging - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Investing in Better - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Melting sea ice is hindering, not helping, Canadian Arctic shipping Thick sea ice is flowing into the Northwest Passage, complicating predictions that melting ice due to climate change will open a shorter route between oceans New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Our March roundup: kp shines at food industry events - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Project Climate Vote: how the UK’s climate majority found its voice As the 2024 election approached and climate disasters piled up, over 200,000 Climate Voters worked together to push climate and nature up the agenda. Here’s how it all happened. Greenpeace UK · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Steve Meadows appointed to Recolight Board of Directors Recolight is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director, Steve Meadows, who will represent Signify on the Recolight […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Jones Bros secures multi-million-pound FCC contract Jones Bros has announced that it has retained its place as the sole contractor on a framework for FCC Environment. The next two years will see Jones Bros continuing to deliver landfill engineering schemes for FCC under an extension of the framework secured in 2022. Said to be a multi-million pound contract, Jones Bros hopes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news The Road Ahead for Recycling EV Batteries Jo Dennis is Group Managing Director of Recyclus, a company that established the UK’s first capability in industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling. As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution motors on, he looks at progress in the UK and how far we have to go. ATF Professional · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Will the government’s transport reforms be the key enabler Louise Haigh wants? For Louise Haigh, the prize for election victory, alongside being chosen to represent the Sheffield Heeley constituency, is to have been appointed as secretary of state for transport. There are few roles in government which so directly affect the day to day lives of citizens […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Canada bans fluorescents The Government of Canada has announced that it is to start the process of banning fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Scottish Parliament passes landmark Circular Economy Bill The Scottish Parliament has passed its landmark Circular Economy Bill which will give ministers and local authorities north of the […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news Wall light is made from 45% recycled aluminium A vandal-resistant Dark Sky-certified wall light from Glamox is manufactured with 45 per cent recycled aluminium. The company says that […] Recolight · 11 Jul 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Key policies to watch under the new Labour government’ By Jennifer Brown, associate director, public services advisory, net zero at Grant Thornton UK OPINION: “Labour is committed to reducing waste by moving to a circular economy”, but this manifesto statement left a lot to the imagination. As Keir Starmer settles into Number 10, Grant Thornton’s Net Zero team considers some of the upcoming policies … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jul 2024