Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Progress Against Recycling targets: May PRN Data The post Progress Against Recycling targets: May PRN Data appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Zumtobel unveils DC version of its Tecton for renewable installs Austrian lighting giant Zumtobel has introduced a direct current version of its best-selling Tecton continuous row lighting system. It’s believed […] Recolight · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Lamp or luminaire? New product class targets upgrades An emerging product class in lighting is targeting fluorescent-to-LED upgrades in the commercial sector. The tubular LED fixtures are designed […] Recolight · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news BYD BD11 electric buses set for London routes - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 4 Jun 2024 Industry news Pocket Garden Showcase - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Bisphenol A – Regulatory Update for Metal Packaging- Webinar Recording 30 May 2024 Please find the webinar recording here MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Scottish skip business fined 24K by HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that a Scottish skip hire, waste and recycling business has been fined £24,000 after a worker was injured on the blades of a machine. The case was heard at Dunfermline Sherriff Court on 30 May 2024, where W M Russell and Sons pleaded guilty to breaching the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Legislation Liberty Lemm summarises how the introduction of Germany's Single-Use Plastics Fund Act holds manufacturers accountable for the lifecycle of their products with an aim to incentivise sustainable practices. She outlines the reporting compliance requirements, penalties for non-compliance and the next steps affected producers need to take to ensure they meet their legal obligations. Valpak · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news ACE UK STATEMENT: ACE UK has supported the installation of a Recycleye robotic arm, boosting sorting of liquid cartons at the Veolia Southwark facility The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, working in partnership with recycling AI engineers Recycleye and waste managers Veolia, has unveiled an advanced, automated sorting system to boost the volume of liquid cartons separated for direct reprocessing in South London. ACE UK is supporting the installation of Recyleye Vision technology at the… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling placed on NHS Scotland framework The NHS plays a vital role in keeping Scotland healthy, and managing waste effectively is a crucial part of that mission. We’re excited to announce that Keenan Recycling, the UK’s leading food waste collections company, has officially joined the NHS Scotland Recyclates and General Waste Management Framework. This strategic placement will enable NHS Scotland Health […] Keenan Recycling · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news The ethical investors helping financially vulnerable people avoid predatory lenders Socially minded investors are funding organisations that offer fair and affordable credit to those most in need Positive News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news EU food policy priorities Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Government Confirms Timeline for Simpler Recycling Reforms The post Government Confirms Timeline for Simpler Recycling Reforms appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Kirklees urged to increase vape vigilance following HWRC fire Suez and Kirklees council have urged residents to use new vape recycling bins at their local household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), following a fire at Weaving Lane HWRC. With the government set to ban disposable vapes by April 2025, research by Keep Britain Tidy estimates that disposable vape litter has doubled in the past two … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Grundon appointed waste partner by Bristol Zoological Society The post Grundon appointed waste partner by Bristol Zoological Society appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Companies fined 38k for golf club waste dump Two West Sussex companies have been convicted after dumping waste at a golf club, along with the golf club owners who the Environment Agency (EA) said allowed it to happen. EA said it was an anonymous tip-off that let to the discovery of almost 700 lorry-loads of waste dumped illegally at Rusper Golf Club in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Sortera’s UK acquisitions set to merge Sortera, a Swedish-based environmental services company, has announced the formal merger of two of its UK-based acquisitions. The two London-based companies, GBN Services and O’Donovan’s Waste Management were acquired by Sortera last year, and this merger gives the company responsibility for six sites: Rochford, Harlow, Edmonton, Uxbridge, Tottenham and Wembley. Mark McCleery, UK managing direc… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Veolia installs robotic arm within London waste facility Veolia, in partnership with Recycleye, has unveiled a robotic arm at its Southwark integrated waste management facility (IWMF). According to Veolia, the robotic arm is made up of a camera, six-axis robotic arm, pneumatics system and a compute box, and is designed to pick out paper, card, mixed plastics and beverage cartons from the aluminium line. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Veolia implements AI driven robotic arm to increase recycling at Southwark facility Veolia has unveiled an innovative robotic arm at its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility to optimise operations and make recycling more effective.... Recycleye news · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Cambridge City Council recorded 7 bin lorry fires caused by batteries in 2024 Cambridge City Council have warned residents to dispose of batteries safely after recording seven bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries since January 2024. The council said the batteries were found in mobile phones, vapes, and power packs on electric bikes and scooters. When batteries are put into a wheelie bin, they can go […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news FREE CRISPS? ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER CRISP TASTER Aldi is on the hunt for one extra special spud enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’, a brand-new role for the supermarket. The successful applicant will receive a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps to sample at home for free including Aldi’s Specially Selected Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked, the Snackrite Perfections […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Industry responds to draft standard for remanufacturing The lighting industry has broadly welcomed the draft standard for remanufacturing of luminaires and begun giving its feedback. British Standard […] Recolight · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news UK political parties urged to back DRS in manifestos The coalition of environmental organisations in the UK reports that public opinion on deposit return schemes (DRS) is overwhelmingly positive. They are urging political parties to include plans for tackling the waste crisis in their manifestos for the 2024 General Election. The DRS, which will be introduced across the UK in 2027, involves placing a... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Barclay “appalled” by Environment Agency go-ahead for EfW plant The Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has said he is “appalled” by the Environment Agency’s decision to grant a permit for a waste incinerator in his constituency. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news THREE OF ALDI’S WHISKIES NAMED AMONGST BEST IN THE WORLD Three of Aldi’s whiskies have been named among the best in the world at an international awards, which is dedicated to finding the globe’s best whiskies and judged by an independent panel of spirits experts. The supermarket’s Glen Marnoch Highland Single Scotch Whisky (£18.49, 70cl), Highland Earl Blended Scotch Whisky (£16.89, 1L) and Samuel Joe’s […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Glasgow district heat network could reduce CO2 emissions by 160,000 tonnes Glasgow’s household waste could be used to generate heat for buildings in the city, a feasibility study on the potential to create a district heat network from a local Energy-from-Waste plant. The Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) is operated by waste management company Viridor on behalf of the City […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Greyparrot | Greyparrot launches industry-first performance monitoring dashboard for MRFs and PRFs AI waste analytics developer Greyparrot has announced the launch of its Facility Dashboard feature, which will unlock more lean recovery facility management for their customers in global MRFs and PRFs. Foppe-Jan de Meer, a plant manager […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Material Focus - The people behind Recycle Your Electricals - WEEE - Material Focus Material Focus · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news As custodians of the land, farmers need much more support and advice to cope with change The past 18 months, the wettest since record began, have been a sombre reminder of the threat climate change poses to farming. Farms in England have been battling extreme weather alongside navigating the transition away from the old EU-style policy and into the Environmental Land […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news M&S - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Sociedade Ponto Verde, Tetra Pak and Valorsul invest in the first AI sorting robot in Portugal 3rd June 2024 Valorsul, the company responsible for the treatment and recovery of municipal waste in the Lisbon area and the Western Region, today announced an investment in an unprecedented robotic sorting technology in Portugal. In collaboration with Sociedade Ponto Verde and Tetra Pak, the world leader in process solutions and food packaging, Recycleye’s automated... Recycleye news · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news How powerful is just one thought? In a world shaped by digital influence and post-Covid societal shifts, Mike Monaghan, Director of Auto Motivate, who spoke at last month’s ATF Professional Conference, delves into the power of individual thoughts. Through exploring generational dynamics and communication challenges, he highlights the transformative potential of embracing change for future-proofing businesses. ATF Professional · 3 Jun 2024 Industry news Climate crisis: Meeting the Net Zero challenge Dr. Matt Gitsham explains how business leaders are increasingly seeking assistance from policymakers to address the Net Zero challenge. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 May 2024 Industry news OPINION: What can we expect from the forthcoming inclusion of EfW plants in the UK ETS? Terry Keyworth, sales manager UK and Ireland, Tomra Recycling, shares his thoughts on the inclusion of EfW facility carbon emissions in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from 2028 onwards. OPINION: When ETS was introduced in 2021, EfW facilities were seen as a more sustainable alternative to landfill, and there were concerns that including EfW … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Somerset recycling crews prevent 1k gas canister fires in waste Somerset council and its kerbside collections contractor, Suez, have issued a reminder to residents about the dangers of placing gas canisters in their recycling. This year, the council has said crews at the material recovery facilities in Taunton and Evercreech have already prevented over 1,000 potential fires caused by gas canisters mistakenly put out for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Dutch digital detoxers unplug en masse. Will the world follow? Members of The Offline Club are swapping out their phones for board games, books and tranquillity. Now, the concept is poised to go global Positive News · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI’S HUGE GODFATHER STEAK RETURNS FOR FATHER’S DAY — AND IT’S LESS THAN £10! Aldi is making an offer dads can’t refuse this Father’s Day with its iconic line-up of deliciously succulent steaks. Fathers and father figures alike can feast like kings in the comfort of their own home, whilst enjoying a restaurant quality steak for a fraction of the price. Making the ultimate comeback this year is fan […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Industry news WRA highlights sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following recent scrutiny of biomass power in the press. This came after the Conservative Environment Network published a manifesto, supported by 32 parliamentarians, questioning the government’s policy on bioenergy and calling for more enforcement around the sustainability of biomass impor… Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 May 2024 Industry news Glasgow considers using EfW to heat buildings Glasgow city council has published the results to a study about the potential use of the Glasgow recycling and renewable energy centre (GRREC) to heat buildings on the city’s southside, including Hampden Park, New Victoria hospital, local schools, a police station, public facilities, and homes. The GRREC, an energy-from-waste plant in Polmadie, operated by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Three big questions the parties must answer soon In Pakistan and India, temperatures this week have exceeded 52 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit). Being in Delhi, Rajesh Joshi told Radio 4’s PM programme, “was almost like walking through a hot furnace”. In Mexico, which has recently experienced record temperatures, the national water commission […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 31 May 2024