Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Newcastle United introduces ‘sound shirts’ for deaf supporters Newcastle United have collaborated on shirts that allow deaf fans to ‘feel’ the noise of St James’ Park for the first time Positive News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Ellesmere Port’s top-rated café showcases commitment to sustainability through food waste recycling partnership On World Environment Day, Grace Tea Room, a beloved Ellesmere Port café known for its delicious homemade treats and commitment to sustainability, is proud to celebrate its ongoing partnership with Keenan Recycling. A perfect fit for sustainability champions Owned and operated by the dynamic duo of Lizzie and Cat, Grace Tea Room prioritises local sourcing […] Keenan Recycling · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Pilot recycling scheme to reduce ‘wetsuit graveyard’ in Cornwall Suez and The Wave Project have partnered to launch a scheme that aims to recycle discarded wetsuits in Cornwall. Supported by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, the project aims to tackle an estimated 380 tonnes of non-recyclable neoprene generated each year. With 50% of the waste originating in Cornwall, Suez said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Decathlon launches buy-back scheme for tents to tackle music festival waste Decathlon is incentivising customers not to bin or abandon their tents this festival season, offering a full refund for popular tent models as part of a buy-back scheme. edie — Circular Economy tag · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news WasteAid Invited to Speak at UN Conference Exploring Waste Crime WasteAid’s Director of Programmes, Michelle Wilson, joined experts from around the globe at a special UN conference in Geneva last month to explore the issue of waste crimes and the environment. She was invited to participate by UNCTAD (UN Trade & Development), as a key partner on FCDO’s global Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme […] WasteAid · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Wales ranks #2 in recycling, worldwide Eunomia study finds The Welsh government has announced that the country has been named as second in the world for recycling in a new study, with a 59% recycling rate. The study, which was published by Eunomia today (5 June), showed that the nation came in just behind Austria with Tawain at 3rd place, Germany at 4th place … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Green jobs for a greener future on World Environment Day Today, World Environment Day (5th June 2024), a critical challenge stands in the way of achieving the UK’s ambitious environmental goals – the green skills gap. This shortage of skilled professionals among the younger generations across sectors like renewable energy, waste management, water, contamination and sustainable construction, is a significant barrier to further progress. The … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news New tech that turns CO2 into valuable chemicals, offers hope for sustainable manufacturing The recent spike in food prices is not just a burden on grocery bills; it's also impacting the sugars used in biomanufacturing. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news New reusable sharps container service points to major NHS carbon savings The post New reusable sharps container service points to major NHS carbon savings appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Green jobs: paving the way to a sustainable future Today, as we celebrate World Environment Day (5th June), it’s important to recognise the critical challenge of the green skills gap hindering the UK’s ambitious environmental goals. Addressing the shortage of skilled professionals among younger generations in sectors such as renewable energy, waste management, water, contamination and sustainable construction is essential for further progress. … Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Fishing net recyclers given 126k worth of funding Fishy Filaments, a Cornish company that recycles fishing nets, is the latest business to receive a loan from British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The £126,000 loan from SWIG Finance is helping the company to invest in equipment and marketing to help accelerate its growth. Covering the entire South West region, the £200m investment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Net zero re-baselining completed following Bermondsey purchase The post Net zero re-baselining completed following Bermondsey purchase appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Asset management has a unique power to act on climate change This post is by Miranda Beacham, a member of The Society of Pension Professionals and head of UK responsible investment at Aegon Asset Management. Many look to governments to act on climate change but, to combat this crisis, significant effort is needed from everyone. As […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI NAMED WHICH? CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FIVE MONTHS IN A ROW Aldi has secured its title as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to leading consumer group Which?. The title solidifies the leading supermarket’s reputation as the go-to destination for budget-savvy shoppers looking for products of the highest quality at the very lowest prices. Consumer group Which? conducted its monthly Cheapest Supermarket price… Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news BioteCH4 Lincolnshire AD plant gets seal of approval BioteCH4, a Lincolnshire-based food waste recycling operator, is to build a second anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in the region, with an aim of increasing the capacity to turn unavoidable food waste into green energy and biofertiliser. The application for a new plant at the Hemswell Cliff Site near Gainsborough was approved Lincolnshire county council’s planning … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news How to supercharge climate action? Get schools involved Schools are an untapped resource for slashing the UK’s emissions, reckon those behind a fun new climate event Positive News · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Plastic Plant Pots –Give Them a Break! The post Plastic Plant Pots –Give Them a Break! appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news LDPE Film Recycling Plant - Loughborough - Jayplas Jayplas · 5 Jun 2024 Industry news Global Recycling League Table - Phase One Report - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Asda expands food redistribution efforts Asda has expanded its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme through a new partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare and local food-sharing app Olio, in a bid to reduce food waste. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Putin vs Greenpeace: the story of the Arctic 30, and why it still matters today A new BBC documentary tells the story of Greenpeace activists whose arrest sparked a global outcry. As the threats to our planet grow, their story of courage and unity matters more than ever. Greenpeace UK · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Sortera launches in the UK The Swedish-owned company officially arrives in the UK, following its acquisition of GBN Services & O’Donovan Waste Management Sortera officially launched in the UK yesterday (3rd June), as GBN Services and O’Donovan’s Waste Management formally merged following Sortera’s acquisition of the two London-based companies last year. The merger sees Sortera assume responsibility for six existing... Th… Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Grundon partners with Bristol Zoo The Bristol Zoological Society has announced its partnership with Grundon as the waste management provider for its new conservation zoo, set to be developed on the northern fringe of the city near Cribbs Causeway. This collaboration comes as the Society anticipates a “substantial increase in visitor numbers in the coming years”. Jonathan Timney, director of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES BACON FLAVOURED BUBBLES PERFECT FOR POOCHES Shoppers can take pet playtime to the next level this summer with Aldi’s new Scented Dog Bubbles. In stores from 13th June for just £1.49, the bubbles are brand-new to the supermarket and are available in three different flavours to suit every pups’ craving. But as with all Specialbuys, pet parents better be quick if […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Could Labour build us out of the climate crisis? This post is by Paul Brannen of Timber Development UK and former MEP. The law of unintended consequences is always lying in wait for the unsuspecting politician. For instance, will Labour’s worthy commitment to build 1.5 million homes end up exacerbating climate breakdown? Let’s begin […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Effective public warning systems: Saving lives and mitigating disaster amid a changing climate Efficient public warning systems save lives. Their efficacy has been highlighted in recent events across the world and is proven to be the difference between swift evacuations or fatal outcomes in the face of disasters. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Making an exhibition of yourself: the gallery where anyone can add to the walls Edinburgh Printmakers are urging anyone to add or move artworks around in a continuously evolving exhibition Positive News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news So Recycling Newbury Hill planning application is denied Test Valley borough council has refused planning permission for the proposed change of use of Penton Sawmills on Newbury Hill in Penton Mewsey by So Recycling. The application sought to transform the existing sawmill into a facility for general industrial use, as well as storage and distribution. The proposal also included the retrospective siting of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Norwich shopping centre appoints Anglian as waste partner Castle Quarter has appointed recycling company Anglian to manage all commercial waste from the Norwich retail and leisure destination. Launched yesterday (3 June), the contract includes large bins and skips for dry mixed recycling, glass, metal, card, paper and tube lights. Anglian Waste said all waste collected is set to be sorted and processed locally, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Waste recycling company fined £24,000 after worker suffers injuries A skip hire, waste and recycling business in Scotland has been fined £24,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries to his left hand and forearm. Barry Edward Pae, an employee of W M Russell & Sons Limited, was injured while he attempted to change the blades of a rapid granulator machine on 9 April […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news REA outlines key priorities and policy steps the new Government must take in its first 100 days in office REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Edinburgh waste strike would send ‘resounding message’, says Unison Unison, said to be Scotland’s largest local government union, has notified City of Edinburgh council that official waste and recycling strike ballot papers will be sent out on 10 June. The ballot will close three weeks later on 1 July 2024. Unison said that if workers vote to strike, rubbish will “pile up” in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Lighting Workshops: Facilitating remanufacturing and quantifying the benefits A new series of workshops to help lighting producers access the growing market for the remanufacture of lighting has been […] Recolight · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Progress towards a Circular Economy: UK is Named as the Fourth Highest Private Investor in Plastic Circularity in the World The post Progress towards a Circular Economy: UK is Named as the Fourth Highest Private Investor in Plastic Circularity in the World appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Surrey golf club fined for creating embankment with dumped waste A Surrey golf club has been fined for allowing a haulier firm to dump waste on its course to create an embankment on the driving range. Rusper Leisure allowed Cook and Son and Bell and Sons Construction to offload waste on the course when none of the companies had approval from the Environment Agency. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Portsmouth University to host SEAP meeting The University of Portsmouth has announced it hosting a four-day meeting for its South East Asia Plastics (SEAP) programme. The SEAP programme is a four-year project aimed at mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems in South East Asia. The project spans researchers and policy groups from across the UK, Singapore, Indonesia, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news 7 in 10 Brits want the next government to implement a DRS A coalition of environmental organisations, including Keep Britain Tidy and Reloop, are calling on all political parties to back bottle deposit schemes in upcoming General Election manifestos. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Update on Labelling Requirement Under EPR The post Update on Labelling Requirement Under EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Scott Bros tees up first charity golf day in support of Butterwick Hospice Recycling and skip hire experts Scott Bros is staging its first charity golf day in aid of Butterwick Hospice and is appealing for teams of four to sign up. Held at Teesside Golf Club on Friday, 14th June, the event includes several side competitions, including beat the scratch golfer, nearest the pin, and longest drive... Skip & Waste Magazine · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news 2023 PRN Expenditure – Biggest Boost to Recycling Funding Since System Began The post 2023 PRN Expenditure – Biggest Boost to Recycling Funding Since System Began appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 4 Jun 2024