Recycling news: 2024

Industry news Train operator recycles 10,000kg of old uniforms A train operator has announced it has recycled over 10,000kg worth of old uniforms in the past year. Northern Railways in 2023 signed a partnership deal with waste management firm, Avena, to recycle its “end of life” uniforms. Over the past year the uniforms have been collected from 25 depots and train crew centres. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2024 Industry news ISB Global pushes for funding and research into waste plastic hydrogen Founder and CEO of ISB Global, Chris Williams, has called on governments and the industry to commit funding and resources to lower the cost of “turquoise hydrogen”. Turquoise hydrogen is derived from waste plastic, and Williams said it offers a “sustainable answer” to the problem of unrecyclable plastics that are “too difficult or too expensive … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling celebrates letsrecycle.com’s award win: Powering homes with banana peels We are thrilled to announce that Keenan Recycling has been crowned the winner of the Organics & Food Waste Recycling Business of the Year category at the prestigious letsrecycle.com’s Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2024. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to diverting food waste from landfills and transforming […] Keenan Recycling · 21 May 2024 Industry news Five ways to bring more awe into your life Experiencing awe can slow our perception of time, research shows. Here are five ways to seek it out Positive News · 21 May 2024 Industry news COAT Paints’ learnings on pioneering sustainable home décor In a new and exclusive op-ed for edie’s Circular Economy Week, COAT Paints’ founder Rob Abrahams shares his learnings on creating a waste-free business from the ground up. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 May 2024 Industry news High Court defeat “clear warning” Sunak’s protest crackdown has gone too far Commenting on Liberty’s successful High Court challenge against Sunak’s anti-protest law, coming on the same day as John Woodcock’s review on political extremism, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director Areeba Hamid said: “This High Court defeat should be a clear warning to Rishi Sunak’s government that its criminalisation of peaceful protest has already gone too far. The […] Greenpeace UK · 21 May 2024 Industry news New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections Open Access Government — Environment · 21 May 2024 Industry news ALDI SLASHES COST OF BBQ ESSENTIALS BY UP TO 33% FOR BANK HOLIDAY With the weather finally starting to heat up ahead of the late May Bank Holiday, Aldi is slashing the prices of its popular BBQ staples including burgers and chicken sizzlers until 29th May. Just in time for BBQ season, offers start from as little as £1.99, making it the one-stop shop for Brits looking to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2024 Industry news ALDI SLASHES PRICE OF BESTSELLING PROSECCO AND APERINI TO UNDER £5 A BOTTLE AHEAD OF BANK HOLIDAY Cheapest supermarket Aldi[i] is helping shoppers gear up for a spritz-tastic Bank Holiday weekend as it is slashing the cost of its most popular bottle of Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC and Aperini Superiore to under £5. Cheers to that! Available in store from 20th – 26th May, Aldi’s Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC has beenreduced to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2024 Industry news EA sentences six defendants for waste crimes leading to “major fires” The Environment Agency (EA) has announced that six defendants have been sentenced for repeatedly ignoring its advice across three sites, which are said to have led to “major fires” at two of the sites. It has said sentences have included prison sentences spanning 6.5 years and fines totalling more than £103,000. The EA reported the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2024 Industry news Father and son sentenced for running illegal waste site A father and son have been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site in Lancashire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Paul Harrison was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work. Benjamin Harrison was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to undertake 150 hours … Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2024 Industry news Gang of conspirators jailed for stealing rail tracks for scrap Seven men have been sentenced at Sheffield crown court for stealing track rail from Network Rail, via trackside and depot locations in the East of England. Jaspreet Oberoi, Lee Clark, Dean Tonks, Ricky Collins, Daniel Hemmings, David Aignotti and Shaun Webber, were sentenced to 30 months imprisonment, 27 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 15 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2024 Industry news Aluminium packaging hit 68% recycling rate in 2023 The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate reached 68% in 2023 with a “record-breaking” 162,357 tonnes of aluminium being recycled nationally. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2024 Industry news Tell us: what’s the big thing that you changed your mind about? Politicians often double down on bad ideas, but changing your mind can be a strength. What have you shifted your stance on? Positive News · 21 May 2024 Industry news Epping Forest to welcome 52 waste and recycling vehicles Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has partnered with Epping Forest district council (EFDC) for an eight-year contract, that will see the provision and maintenance of a new fleet of waste and recycling vehicles. This contract commences on 4 November 2024. The council announced the cease of its arrangement with Biffa earlier this year, and brought its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2024 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW AL FRESCO DINING ESSENTIAL PERFECT FOR WINE LOVERS As the UK says Chardon-hey to summer and the return of al fresco dining, Aldi is launching its latest essential for outdoor entertaining – the NEW Wine Holder (£8.99). Available in stores from 30th May, shoppers can elevate their hosting game, without worrying about spills. But vino lovers will need to move fast to get […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2024 Industry news NBF Announces 2024 Bed Industry Awards Categories The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the eight categories for its highly anticipated Bed Industry Awards for 2024, honouring the brightest and best enterprises in the bed market. The awards showcase the very best in inspiration, design and innovation among NBF member manufacturers, suppliers and supporting retailers. The awards are free to enter, and […] National Bed Federation · 21 May 2024 Industry news Campaign aims to stop waste lighting from Cat A fit outs A campaign to stop waste lighting from Cat A fit outs has been launched. The pressure group – a lighting […] Recolight · 21 May 2024 Industry news Self-driving cars could hit UK roads by 2026 after milestone law comes into force - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 21 May 2024 Industry news Record-breaking volume of aluminium recycled in 2023 - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 21 May 2024 Industry news Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023 According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, * the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit an impressive 68% in 2023. A record-breaking 162,357 tonnes were recycled nationwide, including more than four in five beverage cans (81%). Despite a rapidly growing domestic market, aluminium packaging collected through kerbside, […] Alupro · 21 May 2024 Industry news Fashion giants pledge to collaborate on circular business model trials The likes of H&M Group, Primark and Zalando have joined a new collaborative initiative aimed at scaling business models that do not rely on selling new items, such as repair and resale. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 May 2024 Industry news Aberdeenshire and Veolia launch ‘safer’ vape recycling’ Aberdeenshire council, in collaboration with Veolia, has announced it has launched a “safer way” to recycle vapes across the country to minimise the risk of fires. The council has reported that all recycling centres will have “specialised drums” which will be used to store vapes and e-cigarettes. Aberdeen council has said that the drums will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2024 Industry news News in brief (20/05/2024) With news on: Study on plastic pollution’s impact on Indonesian monkeys launched; Keenan Recycling emissions target approved by SBTi;Biffa celebrates World Bee Day; and, ASCO partners with Teesworks to create 65 jobs. Study launched on plastic pollution’s impact on Indonesian monkeys A team of international researchers from the University of Portsmouth and Universitas Hasanuddin has … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2024 Industry news Pentecostal City Mission: 1 in 7 elderly in London skip meals One out of every ten older people in the UK is either reducing or stopping their social care, or they anticipate doing so in the near future due to financial challenges, according to Age UK. City Harvest London · 20 May 2024 Industry news It’s easy, it’s everywhere: the simple solution improving mental health around the globe The common strand linking successful mental health projects from Guatemala to Zimbabwe and India Positive News · 20 May 2024 Industry news TrimTabs awarded grant from Welsh government for nanotube tech South Wales-based company, TrimTabs, has been awarded a ‘SMART Capital Equipment Fund’ grant from the Welsh government for the development of its carbon nanotubes production unit. TrimTabs partnered with Engsolve an engineering company based in Bridgend, to design and build the new production unit. Trimtabs upcycles waste plastic and hydrocarbons into a “higher-value product”. Enabled Professor… letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2024 Industry news Womenswear brand specifies 3D and bio spotlights The womenswear brand self-portrait has used 3D-printed and bio plastic spotlights at its latest outlet in Bicester Village. Sustainability was […] Recolight · 20 May 2024 Industry news ‘Find data on modules and drivers’ urge environmental experts The lighting industry must urgently fill in the data gaps relating to luminaires’ environmental impact if it is to have […] Recolight · 20 May 2024 Industry news Morrisons rollout Podback coffee pod recycling scheme across UK stores Morrisons to become the “first” UK supermarket to roll out dedicated Podback coffee pod collection points in over 350 stores nationwide. Starting in June, customers can drop off bags of used aluminium and plastic pods in-store, which will then be recycled in the UK through the Podback scheme. Currently, customers are only already able to pick up free Podback recycling […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 May 2024 Industry news Why packaging producers must face the circular economy challenge head-on Mainetti’s global head of innovation Mike Jones shares his learnings on the challenges and opportunities that packaging producers face as they strive to reduce waste across their value chains. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 May 2024 Industry news Sunflower House repair café awarded £1,300 from enfinium fund enfinium, an energy from waste operator, has announced it has awarded a repair café in Folkestone, Kent, £1,300 worth of funding from its repair café support fund. The company has reported that this funding will cover the cafés operating costs and enable it to purchase new equipment. It will also educate visitors how to repair … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2024 Industry news Nominations open to recognise green leaders and rising stars at ESS Expo 2024 Nominations open to recognise industry green leaders and rising stars at ESS Expo 2024. The organisers of the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo (ESS) have announced that two of its awards recognising sustainability leaders are open for nominations. New for 2024, The Environment 100 celebrates UK-wide changemakers, from established figures to unsung heroes, across seven … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2024 Industry news Defra awards 26 local authorities with £1m to tackle fly-tipping The UK government has awarded 26 local authorities a share of £1 million to support them tackle fly-tipping. The grants will support councils to install CCTV cameras in hotspot areas, invest in AI-assisted camera technology, and run campaigns to raise public awareness to only use licensed waste companies. As part of this round of […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 May 2024 Industry news Ageas launches new sustainable motor repairs workshop Ageas recently launched a sustainable motor repairs workshop for solution centres. ATF Professional · 20 May 2024 Industry news Altilium Announces Technological Advances In Recycling LFP And NMC Electric Vehicle Batteries Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has today announced details of the latest advances in its innovative EcoCathode™ hydrometallurgical recycling technology, with breakthroughs in the recovery of lithium from new battery chemistries and the production of advanced cathode active materials (CAM). ATF Professional · 20 May 2024 Industry news Veolia recycle 2022 FA Cup Final banner into drawstring bags and sports bibs The London FA and the UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, have donated recycled bibs and drawstring bags made from the 2022 FA Cup Final recycled pitch cover to local youth football clubs to support the London FA’s green developmental activities. Veolia and the Football Association (FA) teamed up in 2022 to promote sustainability by... Skip & Waste Magazine · 20 May 2024 Industry news NIC progress report calls for end to EfW plants without CCS The National Infrastructure Commission’s annual progress report recommends the UK government ban new long-term contracts for Energy-from-Waste plants without carbon capture plans. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 May 2024 Industry news Local Folkestone Repair Café receives £1,300 from enfinium’s Repair Café Support Fund Local Folkestone Repair Café receives £1,300 from enfinium’s Repair Café Support Fund enfinium · 20 May 2024 Industry news Combilift Renews Three-Year Sponsorship of Monaghan Ladies Gaelic Football Team Combilift, the world’s leading manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and straddle carriers, is proud to announce the renewal of its sponsorship with the Monaghan Ladies Gaelic Football Team for another three years. This extension underscores Combilift's commitment to supporting local sports and fostering community spirit. ATF Professional · 20 May 2024