Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Ireland recycles 18.1m WEEE appliances Ireland has announced that 18.1 million appliances of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) have been collected in 2023, equalling a takeback per capita of roughly 9.51kg. According to WEEE Ireland, the country had collected 1,327 tonnes in portable battery packs. The report, published this month, highlighted that an estimated that 22,852 tonnes of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Car industry to strive for circular economy With the second annual Global Car Recycling Day approaching (20 June), organisations have come together to urgently call for sustainable car production, and that the public and manufacturers are more aware of the importance of this. Those taking part include British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), CarTakeBack Scrap Car Recycling, Clearway Metal Recycling, BVSF, Copart, The … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news TRA Announces Agenda for Annual Conference Day, 2024 TRA announces agenda for Annual Conference Day, 2024 UK Tyre Recovery Association celebrates 25 years and its Silver Jubilee UK used tyre recycling industry bosses gather to call on the new government to advance opportunities and innovation necessary to secure this vital but underacknowledged sector Tuesday 24 September sees the largest gathering of the UK… Tyre Recovery Association · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Reforming Responsible Waste Management – The Tyre Recovery Association Manifesto for 2024 Manifesto – Supporting Tyre Recycling in the United Kingdom – FINAL Tyre Recovery Association · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news SunEnviro acquires Norfolk skip-hire company SunEnviro Group has announced the acquisition of Pip Skips, a Norfolk based skip-hire company. Originally a family-owned waste management company, Pip Skips was established in 1992. According to SunEnviro Group, Pip Skips will maintain all existing contracts, contact numbers and email addresses. The SunEnviro Group has said that the acquisition of Pip Skips, located in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news 37% of environmental professionals say government unsupportive of net zero 37% of environmental professionals believe current government policies do not support them to achieve net zero goals, according to a National Environmental Services survey. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Labour manifesto silent on recycling The Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto in anticipation of the upcoming general election. The manifesto emphasises transitioning to a circular economy to reduce waste. While the manifesto sheds little light on recycling or EPR changes affecting packaging, it does stand out for its commitment to devolving more power to local authorities. This move could... Skip & Waste Magazine · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news COMPLAINTS POLICY - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Mondi and traceless team up to develop a ground-breaking coating solution from agricultural by-products - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 17 Jun 2024 Industry news Teaching Packs - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 15 Jun 2024 Industry news Altilium in numbers: Recycled copper for sustainable EV batteries Altilium’s planned recycling operations in the UK and Europe will provide enough copper for production of over 596,500 new EV batteries a year – enough to fuel 33% of Tesla’s entire fleet of EVs delivered in 2023. With increasing demand for copper and other critical battery metals, Altilium is developing a sustainable domestic supply chain [...] Altilium news · 15 Jun 2024 Industry news CIWM Past President, Dr Adam Read, recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List CIWM Past President, and current Trustee and Fellow, Dr Adam Read, has been recognised with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 for services to advancing the waste and resources agenda. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Jun 2024 Industry news Getting Support - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 15 Jun 2024 Industry news What is the Community of Practice for PFR? - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Compliance Schemes With a Difference - Wastecare Compliance WasteCare · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news A beginner’s guide to voting in the general election The general election is here – it’s time to vote for action on climate and nature. But how does it all work? Here’s a quick guide to casting your vote. Greenpeace UK · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news PR Committee presentation, 11th June 2024 The post PR Committee presentation, 11th June 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Recycling Technology: Polytag and Biffa partner to help Ocado Retail, Co-op and Aldi gain unprecedented packaging lifecycle data Polytag and Biffa have teamed up with Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi in RECOUP's 'Bottle to Bottle' project to provide unprecedented real-time packaging lifecycle data. Using UV 2D tags and advanced monitoring, this initiative empowers retailers with actionable insights to enhance their sustainability strategies. Discover how this groundbreaking collaboration is shaping the future of recycling a… Polytag news · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI BRINGS BACK POPULAR SLEEP SUIT JUST IN TIME FOR GLASTONBURY Looking for a failsafe option to keep warm when camping? Aldi is bringing back its popular wearable sleeping bag, the Sleep Suit, for just £39.99! Available in stores from 20th June, the new camping must-have is perfect for those hoping to pick up a find ahead of Glastonbury this summer and beyond. But campers better […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘Manifestos offer a blank canvas on resources and waste’ By Jacob Hayler, executive director of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) OPINION: Three weeks into the General Election campaign, the main political contenders have now published their manifestos, painting a picture of what life in the United Kingdom would look like if their party gets to form the next government. However, for the recycling and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Manifestos offer a blank canvas on resources and waste Three weeks into the General Election campaign the main political contenders have now published their manifestos, painting a picture of what life in the United Kingdom would look like if […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news On the Road with Tom Hayward: A Journey through UK Vehicle Recycling and Repair Tom Hayward, the founder of ineedspares.com, is preparing for an exciting summer tour of vehicle recyclers and body shops throughout the UK. Join Tom as he shares the details of this immersive journey, inviting enthusiastic participants to gain firsthand insights into industry practices, innovative repair methods, and sustainable solutions. ATF Professional · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news EMR’s Resilience Amidst Market Turbulence: 2023 Financial Report European Metal Recycling Limited (EMR) recently published their financial report for the year ending December 31, 2023, revealing a downturn in both sales and operating profits. Sales dropped by nearly 14% to £4.1 billion, while operating profits experienced an 80% drop. Despite these challenges, EMR remains committed to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself to play a key role in th… ATF Professional · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Celebrating our 25 year history For the past 25 years, Traid has been a pioneer of second-hand and charity retail, on a mission to change... TRAID · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Global good work: Our projects Over the past 25 years by collecting, curating and selling second-hand we are proud to have committed £7.5 million supporting... TRAID · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Second-hand Stories: Rose Nkore and Elaine Josephs Behind the colourful clothes lining the rails on our shop floors is our incredible warehouse team and Shop Managers who... TRAID · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news 10 podcasts that are changing the world for the better Positive News launched a podcast last week, but we’re not the only ones trying to inspire change over the airways Positive News · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Greenpeace responds to BBC story about 6,000 possible illegal sewage spills Greenpeace UK climate team leader, Mel Evans, said: “It’s clear that water companies are acting with complete impunity in this country. For years they have been polluting our rivers, lakes and seas, making people sick, and failing to upgrade vital infrastructure, all while paying company bosses and shareholders obscene amounts of money. “We urgently need […] Greenpeace UK · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Brotherton Ifarm C/O Booth Brothers Biogas – Open Day 20th June. MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Brotherton Ifarm C/O Booth Brothers Biogas – Open Day 20th June. Brotherton iFarm is an innovative agricultural project supported by Agrii, a leading provider of agronomy services, technology, and strategic advice for sustainable and profitable farming. The iFarm projects are essentially demonstration farms that allow Agrii to showcase the latest advancements… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news ESS’ Environment 100 deadline extended until 21 June The organisers of the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo (ESS) have announced that The Environment 100 application deadline has been extended to Friday 21 June 2024. Environment 100 New for 2024, The Environment 100 has been created to celebrate UK-wide changemakers, from established figures to unsung heroes within the sustainability and environmental sphere. The scheme … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news WasteAid’s 5 R’s of the circular economy At WasteAid, we work with communities and policymakers in countries impacted by the global waste crisis to help them implement waste management and recycling programmes through education, networking, and training. Our approach is anchored on inclusive circular economy principles to ensure that people and the planet thrive. But we often get asked, “What is the […] WasteAid · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news The Liberal Democrats set ambitious goal by committing to eliminate single-use plastics The third-largest party in British politics stated in its election manifesto that it aims to completely eliminate non-recyclable, single-use plastics within three years and end plastic waste exports by 2030. This is a significant challenge considering the relatively underdeveloped recycling infrastructure in the UK. They plan to replace plastics with affordable alternatives. The Liberal Democra… Skip & Waste Magazine · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Refill it, reuse it – and then recycle it This Sunday marks World Refill Day, a day of action designed to accelerate the transition away from single-use materials and towards refill and reuse. Resource Futures · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news UK organisations call for government action against plastics Not-for-profit, City to Sea, has written an open letter to the UK’s political parties calling for stronger action to be taken against single use plastics. Signed by over 35 organisations and celebrity supporters, including TV personality Rob Rinder, Greenpeace UK, Oceana UK, Able and Cole and the University of West England, the letter calls for legally … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Biffa acquires 30k-tonne composting facility Biffa has announced the acquisition of a composting facility in Oxfordshire, which was previously operated by Severn Trent Green Power. The facility is an ‘in-vessel’ composting site located in Ardley, Oxfordshire, which processes up to 30,000 tonnes of co-mingled municipal organic and green waste annually. This acquisition includes the trade and assets of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Election Manifestos – Climate Change, Recycling & Plastics – What’s Included? The post Election Manifestos – Climate Change, Recycling & Plastics – What’s Included? appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news The International Composites Summit Celebrates Visitor Registration Launch with a New Brand and Website The post The International Composites Summit Celebrates Visitor Registration Launch with a New Brand and Website appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news Over 97% of UK waste wood was processed in 2023 Over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, the "highest level to date", according to the latest annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI REVEALS LIST OF MORE THAN 30 STORES SET FOR UPGRADES THIS SUMMER Over 30 Aldi stores across the UK will undergo refurbishments this summer, with the supermarket set to invest more than £90 million on store improvements throughout 2024. Over 100 stores located across the country are getting an upgrade this year – from Crewe to Cardiff and Didcot to Dumfries. Changes will vary at store level, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Jun 2024