Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Interview – how the challenge of PFAS pollution impacts water companies A shorter version of this interview was first published in the Toxic-Free for EU briefing. Click here to subscribe to our weekly briefing. It’s Green Week in the EU, and the focus this year is on water resilience. We discussed one of the biggest challenges for water companies – PFAS ‘forever chemical’ pollution – with Harrie […] CHEM Trust · 31 May 2024 Industry news Morrisons rolls out Podback coffee pod recycling across its stores Morrisons is introducing dedicated coffee pod collection points in over 350 stores nationwide in collaboration with Podback, the pod recycling service. The rollout of the new recycling points will commence in June. With the launch of the in-store collection points, customers can drop off filled bags at Morrisons stores as part of their regular shopping... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 May 2024 Industry news Richard Coulson recognised in ENDS Power List 2024 WRA Chair Richard Coulson has been named as one of the top 100 most influential environmental professionals in the UK on the ENDS Power List 2024. Wood Recyclers Association · 31 May 2024 Industry news Cambridge suffers seven bin lorry fires Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents have been reminded to dispose of batteries safely by Greater Cambridge Shared Waste after seven bin lorry fires. According to Greater Cambridge Shared Waste, a partnership between Cambridge city council and South Cambridge district council, lithium-ion batteries have caused several fires in the back of bin lorries since January including … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Fly-tippers to receive points on driving licence, Tories promise The Conservatives have announced plans for fly-tippers to receive points on their driving licences ahead of the General Election on 4 July. Circular Online (CIWM) · 31 May 2024 Industry news LBH RC 22nd June leaflet - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 31 May 2024 Industry news 2024 Awards for Excellence ERP UK once again co-sponsored the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management Der Beitrag 2024 Awards for Excellence erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PROTEIN POWDER TO RIVAL THE PRICE OF POPULAR BRANDS Aldi is shaking up the supplements market with its latest launch, Activ Max Whey Protein Powder. Part of the supermarket’s sought-after fitness offering, the newest launch offers gym bunnies whey better deals and a shredded price of popular brand, MyProtein. Available in stores from 6th June, fitness fanatics had better run to their nearest middle […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES £11.85 MANGO & PINEAPPLE RUM THAT IS 36% CHEAPER THAN CAPTAIN MORGAN Shoppers can say ‘ahoy’ this summer as Aldi welcomes the NEW Old Hopking Mango & Pineapple Rum (70cl) to its award-winning spirits range for just £11.85 a bottle. Available in stores from 23rd May, the new addition arrives as Pinterest reports that tipples will receive a ‘tropical takeover’ this year, with shoppers seeking exotic flavour […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 31 May 2024 Industry news MVV’s Medworth permit granted as EfW ban ends MVV Environment has announced its permit for a 625,000-tonne energy from waste (EfW) plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, has been issued by the Environment Agency (EA) on 29 May 2024, after a ban on EfW permits was lifted by the department of food, environment and rural affairs (Defra). The permit for the Medworth site was previously … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2024 Industry news TRA Confirms Date For Its 2024 Briefing Day This year’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) event will be on Tuesday 24th September 2024, again at the Woodland Grange Hotel and Conference Centre, Leamington Spa. ATF Professional · 31 May 2024 Industry news What went right this week: how to boost life satisfaction, plus more A study showed how to boost life satisfaction, a climate villain went green, and South Korea went zen, plus more Positive News · 31 May 2024 Industry news Quantification of food surplus, waste and related materials in the supply chain - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 31 May 2024 Industry news PET Plastic Recycling Plant - Corby - Jayplas Jayplas · 30 May 2024 Industry news Videos - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 30 May 2024 Industry news The Biggest Knitted Tank in the world (quite possibly) With the upcoming D-Day anniversary celebrations, Ripon Men’s Shed got in touch to share the challenge they took on. One of our members, Richard Thomson, was asked by an extremely persuasive local resident, we’ll call her “Hazel”, who had been his neighbour for 32 years and knew he was a member of Ripon Men’s Shed, […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 30 May 2024 Industry news AD & Bioresources News – Summer 2024 The latest edition of AD & Bioresources News is now available, featuring: River Rescue: AD has a leading role to play in stemming the crisis of nutrient overlaod Climate Adaptation: What operators are required to do to mitigate climate risks The return of biochar and AD applications Test your knowledge in the big H&S quiz ADBA’s… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 30 May 2024 Industry news The Era of U.S. Decarbonization: Why supplier engagement is the key to enabling climate transition Supplier engagement a particularly effective tool in a sustainability strategy, helping to address Scope 3 emissions in the supply chain. Anthesis Group · 30 May 2024 Industry news Mersey community groups clinch £165,000 funding to help reduce waste Sixteen community groups have been awarded a share of £165,000 to help the residents of Liverpool City Region reduce, reuse and recycle more. The money has come from the Zero Waste Community Fund 2024/25, which supports local waste prevention, reuse and recycling initiatives. The Fund is arranged by Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 30 May 2024 Industry news RECOUP Members site visit to Sherbourne Recycling 24 July The post RECOUP Members site visit to Sherbourne Recycling 24 July appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 30 May 2024 Industry news Mersey community granted 165k for recycling projects Sixteen community groups have been awarded a share of the Zero Waste Community Fund 2024/25 to help Liverpool City Region reduce, reuse and recycle more. The fund is courtesy of Mersey Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia. The allocated £165,000, which the organisations had to bid for, will support local waste prevention, reuse and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW BLADELESS FAN FOR JUST £39.99 With summer on the horizon Aldi shoppers can stay cool in their homes with the supermarket’s latest launch – a brand new Bladeless Fan that rivals bestsellers and costs under £50! Available in stores from 6th June, those looking to chill out will need to hurry to their nearest middle aisle as with all Specialbuys […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 May 2024 Industry news EMR opens wind turbine processing centre EMR has announced it has opened a processing centre for wind turbines at its Glasgow South Street site. As wind power continues to supply a growing share of the UK’s energy needs, many wind turbines are approaching the end of their operational lifespans. With nearly 90% of a wind turbine composed of recyclable materials such … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2024 Industry news DS Smith replaces 1.2 billion pieces of plastic DS Smith has announced it has replaced over one billion pieces of plastic across its international markets, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 May 2024 Industry news Bath puts recycling centre proposals on public view Bath and North East Somerset council has announced that its proposals to develop a public recycling facility have been put on public view from 29 May. The council has put forward a proposal under its Bath Western Riverside regeneration project to develop a site on Locksbrook Road into a new recycling facility. The Locksbrook site … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2024 Industry news Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics, new study shows Bright-coloured plastics degrade and form microplastics quicker than plainer-coloured plastics, a study from researchers led by the University of Leicester showed. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 May 2024 Industry news Biffa acquires Renewi’s municipal UK business Biffa has entered into an agreement to acquire Renewi’s municipal business in the UK, in a deal comprising five long-term residual waste treatment contacts serving local government customers in England and Scotland. The contacts in 2022 are said to have seen 930,000 tonnes of UK household waste treated to avoid landfill and recover energy and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2024 Industry news Alupro to discuss importance of policy in driving higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging at sustainability strategy event Next week (6 June), Martin Hyde, Sustainability & Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, will share his thoughts on the pivotal role of policy in supporting a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day. Taking place at BMA House in central London, the event will bring together hundreds of delegates […] Alupro · 30 May 2024 Industry news DS Smith replaces 1.2 billion+ plastic pieces DS Smith has announced that it has replaced more than one billion plastic pieces from its packaging in partnership with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands, 16 months ahead of its 2025 targets. As of May 2024, the company has replaced over 1.2 billion pieces of plastics across its international markets. Its target extends across DS … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 May 2024 Industry news We need a race to the top in the supply of critical minerals Demand for materials like cobalt and lithium is rising as low-carbon technologies begin to proliferate. Now is a make or break moment in whether that demand can be met sustainably, ICMM’s president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan explains. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 May 2024 Industry news ALDI INVESTS £750M WITH BRITISH APPLE GROWER A family-owned Kent-based fruit farm has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. AC Goatham & Son has supplied Britain’s fourth largest supermarket with a variety of apples and pears since 2016 and was announced earlier last year as Aldi’s sole supplier of British apples. The new 20-year deal will also see the introduction […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 30 May 2024 Industry news Guidance at last on demolition scaffolding - Demolition News Demolition News · 30 May 2024 Industry news TOMRA’s technology enables Sackers to achieve 99% recovery of non-ferrous metal Suffolk-based scrap metal recycling specialist, Sackers, has invested in one of TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based metals sorting solutions for its 40 tonnes per hour (tph) metal recycling site in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich. The site is one of two owned and operated by the company. ATF Professional · 30 May 2024 Industry news Support for Fundraising - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 29 May 2024 Industry news www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ecoschools - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 29 May 2024 Industry news “IN MY OPINION IT’S THEIR BEST ONE YET!” ALDI SHOPPERS GO WILD FOR NEW BALLYCASTLE MADAGASCAN VANILLA FOR UNDER £8 – AND IT TASTES EXACTLY LIKE VANILLA ICE CREAM! Ballycastle fans can rejoice as Aldi welcomes a BRAND-NEW flavour to its Country Cream range – Madagascan Vanilla (£7.49, 70cl). Available in stores now. This limited-edition flavour offers a combination of luxurious double cream and velvety vanilla. A delightful and sophisticated tipple when served over ice, or the ideal addition to a boozy ice cream […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 May 2024 Industry news India’s Vedanta Aluminium - leading - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 29 May 2024 Industry news News in brief (29/05/2024) With news on: LondonEnergy completes second round of student mentoring; REPIC to cycle 565 miles to Brussels; and, Salvation Army curates fashion looks from clothing donations. LondonEnergy completes second round of student mentoring LondonEnergy and Wiseup, a charity working toward “breaking social barriers for young people”, have announced they have completed their second student mentoring … … letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2024 Industry news Reconomy acquires digital waste management provider Circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has announced the acquisition of Circle Waste, a UK-based digital waste management provider. According to Reconomy ,the acquisition creates a “scaling opportunity to build on its already strong market position in the UK SME market”. Circle Waste, headquartered in Kings Lynn, said its focus is on providing waste management services to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2024 Industry news An interview with Move On Operations Manager Operations Manager Craig speaks about the work done at Move On Wood Recycling in a video produced by Vision Events UK. Watch here Community Wood Recycling · 29 May 2024