Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Hubbub urges public to rehome their unused mobile phones New research from Hubbub and Virgin Media O2 has shown that 4 in 10 of those surveyed wrongly believe charities don’t accept smartphones, with 15 million devices said to be gathering dust in homes and garages across the UK. More than half of those surveyed have said they would want their phone to be rehomed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Bristol wood recycling social enterprise celebrates 20th birthday Bristol Wood Recycling Project (BWRP) has celebrated its 20th birthday joined by co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Lidl and WWF partner to tackle food waste and promote sustainability across 31 countries Lidl, one of the largest global retailers, and WWF, the independent conservation organisation, have announced the commencement of a strategic five-year partnership that aims to address urgent ecological challenges by transforming Lidl’s value chain to offer more sustainable choices and foster business models that operate within planetary boundaries. The partnership is a testament to […] The pos… Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news ADBA welcomes priority for climate change The green gas association ADBA has welcomed the emphasis in the Labour, Liberal Democrat manifestoes on tackling climate change through rapid growth of renewables and pressed the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary to implement its ten point programme for green gas in the first year of government. ADBA said that Labour’s plan includes… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Scotland passes Circular Economy Bill amid fears of “bin snooping” Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill has passed its final stages despite facing criticism that it grants councils excessive powers to inspect rubbish. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Wood emergency exit sign uses 30% less carbon An emergency exit made with a housing of oak has 30 per cent less embodied carbon than a standard model. […] Recolight · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Procurement of Residual Waste Treatment Contract - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Too Good To Go City Guide: London - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 1 Jul 2024 Industry news Ward Shares ASR Insights to Global Delegates at BIR Conference Donald Ward, Operations Director from metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward was a keynote speaker at the Bureau of... Ward Recycling · 30 Jun 2024 Industry news Traceability Explore the critical importance of traceability in ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance across various sectors. From the food industry to manufacturing, understand how advanced traceability systems like Polytag can transform business operations and consumer trust. Polytag news · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news News in brief (28/06/24) With news on: Recoup finds crisp packet from 1990s; Green Party leader joins BWRP birthday celebrations; CSG hires 50th employee; and, Brown Recycling launches skip design project Recoup finds crisp packet from 1990s Recoup’s team have announced that it has recovered a crisp packet from 1997. This discovery is part of the ongoing efforts under … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor taxes total £1.8m in 2023-2024 Provisional data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), for the financial year 2023- 2024, revealed that the Climate Change Levy (CCL) and Carbon Price Floor (CPF) receipts totalled £1,828 million. This marks a 13% decrease (£266 million) from the previous year’s £2,094 million, but remained £337 million higher than in 2014-2015, when receipts totalled £1,491 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Everyone’s welcome to find a home and community at Emmaus – Pride Month 2024 To mark Pride Month 2024, Emmaus UK recognises that, while there has been progress in LGBTQ+ rights and the improved quality of life for millions of people, the community continues... Emmaus UK · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news London allotment grows excess to combat food insecurity Since 2022, Barn Elms Allotment has been proudly collaborating with City Harvest, donating over 900 kg of fresh produce to those in need. City Harvest London · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Understanding the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) manifesto with the General Election approaching The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) manifesto addresses important topics like decarbonisation, digital transformation, skills development, and regulatory consistency. These are key to our vision for a UK-wide Industrial Strategy. With the General Election approaching, it’s vital to unite and influence policies that promote sustainable growth and innovation in our sector. Beth Abbott, C… Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI DROPS PRICES ON UNIFORM MUST-HAVES BEFORE PRODUCTS EVEN HIT SHELVES Supermarket Aldi has revealed it has reduced the cost of essential uniform buys – before they’ve even hit the shelves! Landing in stores on Thursday 4th July, those looking to snap up these unmissable deals had better act fast as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone. Dedicated to offering families the best possible […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news 85% of consumers want government to ‘encourage’ reuse of electrical items According to new research from Trojan Electronics, 85% of British people think the government “doesn’t do enough” to encourage sustainability in electronics. As well as this, 33% think the next government should “do more” to increase the repairability and useful life of electrical items to reduce the country’s growing amount of e-waste. To enhance the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Aughrim Landfill Programme - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news ELVES Meets And Exceeds Ireland’s Reuse, Recycling And Recovery Targets For A Fifth Year In A Row ELVES, the producer compliance scheme for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Ireland, has successfully ensured that the challenging ELV reuse and recovery targets of 85% and 95% are yet again being met nationally. ATF Professional · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news BMRA’s Manifesto Audit: Waste, Recycling, and Policing In the lead-up to the general election on July 4th, the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has analysed the manifestos of six major political parties, focusing on their implications for the metal recycling sector. Utilising a Red-Amber-Green (RAG) rating system, BMRA has evaluated each party's stance on critical areas such as waste, recycling, and policing, providing insights that coul… ATF Professional · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI BRIGHTENS UP HOMES WITH THE NEW TIPPLE INSPIRED TOUCH LAMP Be the host with the most with Aldi’s latest launch, the NEW Rechargeable 3 in 1 Touch Table Lamp with Bottle Adaptor. This statement lamp allows shoppers to customise the look by repurposing their favourite tipples into unique lighting fixtures – the perfect blend of style and sustainability. Available from 7th July and costing just […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Copart – A Greener Future As They Grow Copart are heading towards a greener future as they grow and was recently presented with a trophy from the Carbon Literacy Project to mark their gold-level CLO status after officially achieving this milestone in December. ATF Professional · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Tesco Stronger Starts - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news What can we learn from ‘supercommunicators’? We can work on having deeper conversations, says the author of a book about connecting in disconnected times Positive News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Biogas in the UK election manifestos What is there at this election for the ADBA members and the biogas industry in general? In short, there is no mention of biogas or anaerobic digestion, but there are a several policies that could form an improved base for the biogas industry and our contribution to the UK NetZero journey, because, as we all… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill Passed: What It Means for Biogas Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill Passed: What It Means for Biogas The Scottish Government passed the Circular Economy Bill on 26th June 2024, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient Scotland. The Circular Economy Bill empowers Scottish Ministers to implement key measures for a more sustainable economy. These include setting local recycling targets,… The post… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Green Alliance urges government to ‘reboot’ UK resource plan Green Alliance, after consulting with its Circular Economy Task Force, has outlined three steps it has said are “essential” for a new government to transition to a circular economy. This comes after the Labour party made a commitment to transition to a circular economy in its manifesto, published earlier this month. According to the Green … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news 58% of environmentalists believe there is or will be a green skills gap 58% of environmental professionals believe there is or will be a green skills gap in UK business, findings from the National Environmental Services Survey show. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI INTRODUCES CROWNLESS PINEAPPLES TO CUT FOOD WASTE Aldi is trialling the sale of crownless pineapples in its latest move to reduce food waste. With the crown of the pineapple often being thrown away by shoppers, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket will be removing the green leaves from its pineapples during the production process for recycling instead. The removed crowns will either be […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Felix Multibank - FareShare The Felix Project · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Podback announces plans to add coffee pod recycling at HWRC sites FCC Environment (FCC) and coffee pod recycling scheme Podback have announced plans to roll out coffee pod recycling across household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in England and Wales. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Podback | Podback and FCC Environment announce plans to add coffee pod recycling at sites across the UK FCC Environment (FCC) and coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback have announced plans to roll out coffee pod recycling across household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in England and Wales. This expansion […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Powerday to reduce carbon emissions by 4% by end of year London-based waste management and recycling company, Powerday, has announced it aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 4% by the end of this year, in alignment with its net-zero commitment for 2040. Additionally, in its 2024 manifesto, published this week, Powerday has pledged to establish a Scope 3 target by the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news INTERNAL AUDIT ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING ANNUAL OPINION FOR 2023/24 AND AR - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news What went right this week: avoiding a sixth mass extinction, plus more Scientists showed how to avoid a sixth mass extinction, humanity became ‘less negative’, and Sierra Leone banned child marriage, plus more Positive News · 28 Jun 2024 Industry news Customer Incentives Dive into the world of customer incentives with our comprehensive guide. Learn how leveraging innovative loyalty schemes like Polytag’s can significantly enhance customer loyalty, promote sustainability, and drive your business forward. Polytag news · 27 Jun 2024 Industry news The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world Is it possible to redesign everything we make to be in harmony with nature? These inspiring organisations say 'yes' Positive News · 27 Jun 2024 Industry news We need a serious dialogue about planning Labour wants to build lots of new homes, modernise the country’s creaking infrastructure and decarbonise power. It sees an ambitious building programme as fundamental to tackling the UK’s low investment, low productivity, low growth economy and generating the wealth a Labour government will need to […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 27 Jun 2024 Industry news Energy & Heating - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 27 Jun 2024 Industry news Oil and gas industry should embrace circular economy, says GlobalData GlobalData’s thematic report, ‘Circular Economy in Oil and Gas’, has revealed the need for circular economy in the oil and gas industry to address plastic pollution. It also acknowledges the “efforts” of companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies, as they aim to establish circular economy for plastics “as a commodity”. GlobalData has said that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2024