Recycling news: 2024

Industry news April 2024 Scrap Car Prices: Latest Insights from CarTakeBack In April 2024, the average price offered for a scrap car in the UK fell by 8%, bringing the average value down to £245. This significant reduction marks the greatest decline in scrap car prices over the past 12 months. The drop is largely attributed to a decrease in demand for scrap metal, particularly from UK steel mills, as noted by Fastmarkets. The scrap metal industry, which serves various … ATF Professional · 20 May 2024 Industry news Executive Director Vlog – Summer 2024 Jacob Hayler is Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and, in his second vlog of 2024 (recorded in May just prior to the General Election announcement), talks about […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 20 May 2024 Industry news edie kicks off week of content and online events dedicated to the circular economy edie’s Circular Economy Week is here, a thematic five days of content focused on the resource revolution, featuring exclusive blogs and interviews, a business report of the circular economy and an afternoon of virtual webinars. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 May 2024 Industry news Love Food Hate Waste Toolkit - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 19 May 2024 Industry news World Bee Day: How Biffa is creating a buzz about biodiversity - Biffa Biffa · 19 May 2024 Industry news Food waste recycling: Vehicle liveries - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 17 May 2024 Industry news Bradford man pays £1,600 for fly-tipping Bradford Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team has announced it has fined a man £727 for fly-tipping. Nicky Ellis of Albert Terrace, Oakenshaw, was also ordered to pay a £291 Victim Surcharge and £658.88 in costs, totalling over £1,600 in penalties. The council said he was charged for an incident on 24 August last year, where Mr … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling steps up to the challenge with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) We understand the critical role we play in protecting our planet. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved our near-term science-based emissions reduction target. This signifies our dedication to taking immediate action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. This target was approved using a streamlined target validation […] Keenan Recycling · 17 May 2024 Industry news Meet our people - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 17 May 2024 Industry news BMRA highlights enforcement gap in Scrap Metal Dealers Act In light of a recent surge in copper thefts across Southern England, the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has highlighted a “significant enforcement gap” in the Scrap Metal Dealers Act (SMDA) of 2013. The BMRA’s warning follows police alerts regarding the heightened incidence of copper thefts, which they link to organised crime groups exploiting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2024 Industry news Community Wood Recycling awarded Wood Recycling Business of the Year 2024 We are very proud to be named the winner in the Wood Recycling Business of the Year category at the letsrecycle.com Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2024! Our entry was titled Community Wood Recycling - Pioneers of Reuse. It's great to have this recognition of our work from the business community, [...] Community Wood Recycling · 17 May 2024 Industry news WRA highlights sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (Friday, May 17) highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following scrutiny of biomass power this week in the press. Wood Recyclers Association · 17 May 2024 Industry news Gaza’s children: play in a time of crisis In Gaza, psychological first aid projects like the Free Gaza Circus are providing play, support and laughter amid a bitter war Positive News · 17 May 2024 Industry news Lidding films on PET trays Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 17 May 2024 Industry news Tidy Wales Awards applications are open! The post Tidy Wales Awards applications are open! appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 17 May 2024 Industry news Closing the loop on materials in fashion and textiles - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 17 May 2024 Industry news Suez donates £3 million through its Communities Fund Suez has announced that nearly £3 million was donated to community projects, sports clubs and charities across the UK in 2023 through its Communities Fund. This funding initiative, originally established in 1997, provides awards of up to £50,000 to not-for-profit organisations. The fund focuses on projects that benefit the wider community and environment, operating under … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2024 Industry news EIPA/TR meeting minutes 22 February 2024 The post EIPA/TR meeting minutes 22 February 2024 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 May 2024 Industry news Everflow announces Veolia partnership Everflow, a multi-utility provider, has announced it has partnered with Veolia, a waste management and environmental solutions provider. According to Everflow, the partnership with Veolia will enable it to “use Veolia’s expertise and resources, so it can enhance the delivery of solutions to its customers”. Elliot Harrison-Holt, director of waste services, Everflow,said: “We are thrilled … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2024 Industry news Fixy recognised at Recycling and Waste Management Excellence awards Resource Future’s mobile reuse initiative Fixy was recently shortlisted at the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. Resource Futures · 17 May 2024 Industry news Ceremony reveals winners of 2024 Awards for Excellence The 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management celebrated its 21st birthday yesterday (16 May), with a range of companies, local authorities and individuals all recognised. The Awards encompassed the return of television presenter Mark Durden-Smith, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Re-Gen Waste was named as the Recycling Business of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2024 Industry news Rebuilding mental health with Emmaus after the trauma of homelessness Emmaus offers a holistic approach that helps people overcome trauma, restore wellbeing, and rebuild their lives. Trauma, mental health issues, and homelessness are deeply interconnected issues that often form a vicious... Emmaus UK · 17 May 2024 Industry news Enter the REA Future Game Changers Award REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 May 2024 Industry news Fostering Collaboration for Bike Reuse in Scotland Circular Communities Scotland’s Affordable Access to Bikes Project was pleased to support and host an inspiring get together with bike project members in Stirling last week. The event encouraged bike project members to exchange information, network, and discuss proactive strategies to address challenges and opportunities in the bike reuse sector in Scotland. As part of [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 17 May 2024 Industry news eBay launches new resell button to drive circular fashion eBay has launched a new “resell on eBay” feature as part of its commitment to a circular economy for fashion. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 May 2024 Industry news Capital markets union essential for EU's climate transition, says head of French central bank - environmental-finance.com Environmental Finance · 17 May 2024 Industry news What went right this week: getting ahead of cancer, plus more There was progress on cancer, bison helped fix the climate, and TikTok got teens reading, plus more Positive News · 17 May 2024 Industry news The Americas - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 16 May 2024 Industry news WRAP working in Northern Ireland | WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 16 May 2024 Industry news What our signatories say - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 16 May 2024 Industry news Derby Scrapyard Albert Looms to Close After 104 Years Albert Looms, a Derby scrapyard with over a century of history, is set to close down. Located on Megaloughton Lane in Spondon, near the A52, the company announced this week that after 104 years, "it was time to call it a day." ATF Professional · 16 May 2024 Industry news Member States miss an opportunity to make toys safer Yesterday, Member States adopted a negotiation mandate on the revision of the Toys safety directive, which fails to fully protect children from harmful chemicals. Following the very ambitious position adopted by the European Parliament earlier this year, the Council’s mandate didn’t rise to the challenge. Member States have not included a group ban on bisphenols […] CHEM Trust · 16 May 2024 Industry news Polytag announces industry-led recycling scheme with M&S as founding partner Polytag has introduced the Polytag Ecotrace Programme, with M&S as a founding partner, to transform the UK’s recycling system. This initiative leverages Invisible UV Tag technology to provide real-time data on single-use plastic packaging recycling. By deploying UV Tag detection equipment in key recycling centres, the programme offers unprecedented insights into the lifecycle of plastic packagi… Polytag news · 16 May 2024 Industry news Man fined £10,000 for not having waste carrier’s registration A 67-year-old man from Eskdale Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, has been fined close to £10,000 for his involvement in transporting 25,000 tonnes of waste to undisclosed locations without the necessary waste carrier’s registration. Robert Surtees, appeared at Durham Crown Court for sentencing on 13 May after previously pleading guilty to failing to provide information regarding … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news Turning the Tide: Combating Litter's Impact on our Environment - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 May 2024 Industry news M&S to track whether its plastic packaging is recycled Recycling technology firm Polytag has launched a programme, with UK retailer M&S joining as a founding member, to trace the recycling of single-use plastic packaging in the UK. edie — Circular Economy tag · 16 May 2024 Industry news Environment Agency relaunches Waste Industry Placement Scheme The Environment Agency and waste management trade body the Environmental Services Association have relaunched their Waste Industry Placement Scheme. The Waste Industry Placement Scheme is a collaborative venture between the Environment Agency, Environmental Services Association (ESA) and their members, who operate recycling and waste treatment infrastructure. It aims to provide Environment Agen… Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 May 2024 Industry news Emirates to power London Heathrow flights by SAF Emirates has brought sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell Aviation for use at London Heathrow Airport. The delivery, consisting of over 3,000 metric tonnes of neat SAF blended with conventional jet fuel, is set to be supplied into the airport’s fuel infrastructure network until the end of summer 2024. The airline has said this first … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news NIC calls for end of EfW without CCS capabilities The National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) 2024 report has called for end of energy from waste (EfW) facilities without carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities. The annual report published today (16 May) has said that for the UK to achieve its net-zero emissions target it needs to decarbonise the waste sector and reduce the tonnage of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards – 28th November Following the phenomenal success of last year's ceremony, the ATF Professional Awards are returning for another exciting night on Thursday, November 28th, 2024. This year, the event takes place amidst the awe-inspiring exhibits of the RAF Museum Cosford in Telford, Shropshire, promising a truly unique backdrop for the evening. ATF Professional · 16 May 2024