Recycling news: 2024

Industry news New CIWM President calls for UK to “Turn Off the Resources Tap” The new CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) President, Tim Walker, has given a rallying call to the resources and waste sector as he launches his Presidential Report. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Jun 2024 Industry news Co-op launches ‘cool’ way to help change lives with ice-cube sales funding clean water projects around the world in partnership with The One Foundation - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 21 Jun 2024 Industry news What went right this week: a historic European nature law, plus more A deal was sealed on a historic European nature law and LGBTQ+ rights in south-east Asia received a major boost, plus more good news Positive News · 21 Jun 2024 Industry news Calderdale council introduces HWRC permit scheme Calderdale council has introduced a new permit scheme to ensure that only borough residents can access household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This initiative aims to reduce the council’s waste disposal costs by restricting usage to local residents. The council oversees five HWRC sites in Halifax, Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge, Brighouse and Elland, which are operated by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Emmaus launches manifesto calling for urgent government action on homelessness Emmaus UK has released a manifesto calling for the next government to prioritise homelessness and housing amid record levels of demand. The national homelessness charity is receiving unprecedented numbers of... Emmaus UK · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news ESA urges new government to address landfill tax gap The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has called on the new government, regardless of its political alignment, to make addressing the landfill tax gap a “top priority”. Official estimates, published today (20 June) by HMRC, show the landfill tax gap stands at 14.5% of the theoretical landfill tax liability, or £100 million, for the 2022 to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Why we took the government to court This post is by Charles Watson, chairman and founder of River Action. Having spent a 25 year career in the crisis management end of the public relations industry, I recall counselling clients repeatedly that litigation was never something to take on lightly and the risks, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news APC case study: Converting black mass to battery gold Altilium’s innovative EV battery recycling technology is the subject of a new case study by the Advanced Propulsion Centre, released today, which takes an in-depth look at the pioneering work being carried out at our facilities in Devon and our plans to support the electrification of transport in the UK. As the film notes, [...] Altilium news · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI WINE EXPERT SAYS “CHILLED REDS ARE THE NEW GO-TO VINO” FOR SUMMER Did you know that chilled red wine is the perfect tipple for summer? Wine expert, Sam Caporn, says that while wine lovers may be tempted to opt for a refreshing Pinot Grigio or a crisp, light rosé, chilled reds are also a great option for summer sipping. Having become increasingly popular in the past few […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Annual campaign offers targeted support to students on the move School's nearly out for summer! We're working with Bristol City Council, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England to support students moving out in Bristol this summer. Bristol Waste Company · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news £100m Landfill Tax gap shows “ongoing scale” of fraud, ESA says Official estimates of the landfill tax gap are evidence of the continuing scale of tax evasion in the recycling and waste treatment sector, according to the Environmental Services Association (ESA). Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Aldingbourne Country Centre Celebrates Visit from star of BBC’s Repair Shop Conservation met craftsmanship when the the Aldingbourne Country Centre, home to community wood recyclers wood@aldingbourne, hosted a visit from Will Kirk. Will is a furniture restorer best known for breathing new life into cherished heirlooms on the BBC’s hit series The Repair Shop. The centre, nestled in the countryside near Chichester, buzzed with excitement [...] Community Wood Recycling · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Tyre recyclers demand regulatory overhaul The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has reported that immediate action is “needed” to prevent the UK from becoming the “environmental sick man of Europe”. Released on Tuesday 18 June, ahead of the general election, the TRA’s manifesto outlines environmental reforms the new government should deliver. The manifesto criticised the persistence of “outdated regulations, which allow … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news £100m Landfill Tax gap shows ongoing scale of fraud Official estimates, published today, of the landfill tax gap are evidence of the continuing scale of tax evasion blighting the recycling and waste treatment sector, according to the Environmental Services Association (ESA). […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Copart – Showing support for Global Car Recycling Day On 20th June, the very first Global Car Recycling Day was launched, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of responsible car recycling. ATF Professional · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Court hands Warrington man £500 fine for fly-tipping A man in Warrington has been prosecuted and fined £640 for two waste offences, following an investigation by local authorities. Warrington borough council reported that it had received reports of waste being illegally dumped at two locations: Blackbrook Square and Howley Lane. The council investigated the incidents and linked the van to Alex McColl. Its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Repak Plastic Pledge Signatories achieved 72% recycling rate in 2023 Repak’s sixth annual Plastic Pledge Report found its Plastic Pledge Signatories achieved an average recycling rate of 72% in 2023. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Global Car Recycling Day 2024 Today is the second annual Global Car Recycling Day. This initiative had great support at launch, from around the world and throughout the automotive industry. A year later, its need is no less urgent. ATF Professional · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Sue Ryder launches in-store electrical collections Recycle Your Electricals and Sue Ryder Stores have collaborated to run an electrical collection initiative in London. The initiative, which was funded by Material Focus and supported by Currys, ran as a three-month trial in 10 Sue Ryder Stores across London. According to Recycle Your Electricals, London homes contained an estimated 108 million unused electrical … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI PEELS AWAY PLASTIC WASTE ON BANANAS Aldi is removing the plastic packaging on its bananas in a trial across selected stores in the North East, Yorkshire, the South West, the South East and the Midlands. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is replacing the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative on selected lines, including its Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas and […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Signify vows to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% Global lighting maker Signify says it’s planning to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent across its entire supply […] Recolight · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Bristol businesses collect 336 bags of litter The post Bristol businesses collect 336 bags of litter appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Londoners Can Donate Unwanted Electronics to Charity Stores - Material Focus Material Focus · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Full Year Results 2023/24 – Robust Performance in a Challenging Environment - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Five ways the next government should clean up our toxic air This post is by Yasmine El-Gabry, senior parliamentary campaigns manager at Global Action Plan. Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to our health and is associated with up to 43,000 deaths per year in the UK. It’s undeniable that this issue must be front […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news Environment Agency late to three-quarters of the worst pollution incidents The post Environment Agency late to three-quarters of the worst pollution incidents appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Jun 2024 Industry news The Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027 The United Kingdom’s bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until 2027, thus entering into force four years later than initially planned Der Beitrag The Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Can the 2024 Olympics spark a global movement towards sustainable events?’ Jenny Wassenaar, chief sustainability officer and SVP global research and development, Trivium Packaging, discusses the importance of incorporating sustainability into sporting events. OPINION: Have sporting events historically come at the cost of the earth? Research suggests so, with the UK Environment Agency estimating that major sporting events can generate up to 750,000 plastic bottles apie… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Royal Mail designs ‘reusable’ trolley sleeves Royal Mail announced it has introduced reusable trolley sleeves, designed in-house, to replace single-use cardboard versions. Known internally as ‘Yorks’, these sleeves helped achieve a 10% reduction in waste and exceeded Royal Mail’s target of cutting waste by 25% compared to the 2020/21 base year. The Yorks, which are engineered to last up to four … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news VALTRIS residual line case study Valtris wanted to automate recovery of recyclables like rolling PET bottles from the residue line, whilst maintaining purity.... Recycleye news · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Sustainability Champion to host AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony 2024 Sustainability Champion to host AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony 2024 The winners of this year’s competition will be revealed at the NCC in Birmingham on 10 July Sustainability Champion Chris Hines MBE, former Director of the Eden Project and Special Adviser to Minister for the Environment Michael Meacher, will be hosting the AD and… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Microplastic pollution: New research proposes enzymatic solution Researchers from Imperial College London have suggested an innovative approach to tackling microplastic pollution. Their latest study recommends using specially designed microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before it is processed into fertilizer. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Building Resilience through Effective Climate Risk Data: Six Key Considerations This article delves into the key considerations for optimising climate risk data management for organisations Anthesis Group · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news MotoMine: Specialists in Motorbike Dismantling and Parts Tom Matthews, Sales Manager from MotoMine, a leading motorbike dismantling and parts supply company, discusses its beginnings in 2005 as Surrey Motorcycle Parts and its transformation into part of 4th Dimension Innovation. He shares insights into MotoMine's significant growth, its comprehensive motorbike services, and innovative software solutions. Tom also elaborates on the type of staff they … ATF Professional · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Voters can now find out a candidate’s climate stance This post is by Lord Deben. We caused it and we can overcome it but we’d prefer to ignore it. That’s the real climate change issue in this election. All the major parties are signed up to net zero 2050 but that’s not where the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Second-hand is replacing new in wardrobes, Vinted report finds Vinted’s latest Impact Report has found that 65% of Vinted members say a quarter or more of the items in their wardrobes are second-hand. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Bristol Waste raises £41,000 for St Peter’s Hospice The post Bristol Waste raises £41,000 for St Peter’s Hospice appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Ecologists roped in to help hazel dormice bridge the gap High level wildlife corridors are being strung up for hazel dormice in one of England’s ancient forests Positive News · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news ‘Scotland’s incineration moratorium has more holes than Swiss cheese’, say activists Environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, have formally requested that Environmental Standards Scotland investigate the Scottish government’s “refusal to use its powers” to “curb” incineration. Although the Scottish government created a moratorium on new waste incinerators in 2022, the environmental groups have said that its “failing” to stop incineration capacity from increasing. I… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2024 Industry news Waste Guide: What Happens To Your Waste? Where does waste go? We're proud to announce the launch of our Waste Guide. This document serves as a comprehensive guide to sustainable waste disposal. It also showcases your waste's journey when it is handled by our network of sustainable partners. We hope this document will be useful for you... Bywaters · 19 Jun 2024