Recycling news: 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 Industry news ASM Auto Recycling Ltd Acquires Over 350 Flood-Damaged JLR Cars Worth £10m for Green Parts Supply ASM Auto Recycling Ltd are proud to announce the procurement of over 350 flood-damaged JLR cars, with a market value exceeding £10m. ATF Professional · 16 May 2024 Industry news What does the publication of ISO45001:2023 mean for you? With its focus on protecting staff and customers from injury or harm, implementing an Occupational Health and Safety management system such as ISO 45001 can be one of the most effective ways for a business to enhance its operations and remain compliant with legal requirements. ATF Professional · 16 May 2024 Industry news Public services are necessary to create a green economy This post is by Maeve Cohen, project lead at The Social Guarantee. Championing public services in the name of social justice is vital. That’s no secret. But what’s less well understood is that improving and expanding public services directly reduces carbon emissions. This happens in […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 May 2024 Industry news European demand for stainless steel scrap ‘remains robust’, according to BIR In the latest report from the Bureau of International Recycling’s (BIR) stainless steel and special alloys committee, it has been highlighted that the demand for stainless steel scrap in Europe “remained robust” throughout the first quarter of 2024. However, the availability of scrap continues to be impacted by ongoing weakness in industrial and manufacturing activities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news Council launches study into impact of Walleys Quarry landfill site Staffordshire County Council have launched an independent study into the impact of emissions from Walleys Quarry landfill site on local communities. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 May 2024 Industry news Celtic Renewables starts funding campaign to raise £2.75m Celtic Renewables, a company specialising in the production of green chemicals, has initiated a crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube which aims to raise £2.75 million. The company has said it will use this money to expand the global distribution of Celtic Renewables’ green chemicals and the expansion aims to cater to sectors where the replacement of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news FBC gives £1.5m to UK battery developers Small and medium-sized battery developers have received £1.5 million in funding from the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC), administered by Innovate UK. The funding aims to fuel the development of battery manufacturing, demonstration, scale-up, and recycling projects. Announced at the Battery Cells and Systems Expo held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the winning companies … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2024 Industry news ALDI’S FESTIVAL RANGE IS BACK WITH GLASTO ESSENTIALS – WITH NOTHING OVER £20 With 20,000 campers[1] expected to head to Glastonbury in 2024, Aldi’s budget-friendly range is back featuring festival essentials – all under £20, including a pop-up tent, power bank and festival trolley. Available in-store from 23rd May and the Two Man Pop Up Tent (£17.99) available from 30th May, shoppers better movefast, as with all Specialbuys, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 May 2024 Industry news Altilium to pioneer sustainable EV battery production with prototype cells made from recycled materials Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is proud to announce that it has secured backing from the UK government to begin rapid prototyping of lithium-ion EV battery cells using recycled cathode active materials (CAM). The innovative project, the first of its kind in the UK, has received [...] Altilium news · 16 May 2024 Industry news Biffa sues Scottish Government for £55 million over failed DRS The waste management company has filed a legal petition in the Court of Session, seeking compensation for losses incurred due to the collapsed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Biffa, appointed as the logistics partner for the DRS by scheme manager Circularity Scotland Limited (CSL), invested approximately £55 million in new trucks, equipment, and infrastructure to support... Skip & Waste Magazine · 16 May 2024 Industry news Renewi unites expertise of Dutch and Belgian commercial waste divisions for optimal services - Renewi Renewi · 16 May 2024 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Record sales: successful close to the financial year for Vogelsang MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Record sales: Successful close to the financial year for Vogelsang 2023 sales: 202 million euros Product portfolio expanded and modified Essen (Oldenburg), May 6, 2024 – Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG (Vogelsang Germany and subsidiaries) breaks the 200 million euro mark and reports annual sales of 202 million euros in 2023.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 May 2024 Industry news GGSS deadline extension coming into force soon! The Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid before parliament on 15 May and are expected to come into force on 4 June. From that date, applicants and participants will be able to benefit from the changes to the GGSS introduced following the Mid-Scheme Review. The regulations can be viewed online here. These… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 May 2024 Industry news Veolia to work with NHS Scotland for next five years Veolia has announced that it has joined the NHS Scotland Recyclates and General Waste Management Framework in a five-year partnership. Working with the Common Services Agency, this strategic placement will enable NHS Scotland health boards access to compliant and comprehensive general waste and recycling services. Veolia said it hopes that through “optimised handling, increased recycling … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2024 Industry news REA responds to MPs’ letter calling for restriction on Biomass Power Subsidies REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 May 2024 Industry news ‘There’s joy and connection in searching for secondhand fashion gems’ Rethinking our relationship with clothes can be a gateway to a new way of thinking, says Aja Barber, who wrote the book on it Positive News · 15 May 2024 Industry news REA responds to Government announcement on planning guidance for solar on agricultural land REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 May 2024 Industry news ATF Conference Roars into Action: Key Takeaways for the Vehicle Recycling Industry The highly anticipated ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference roared into action on May 9th at the British Motor Museum’s Sky Suite, Warwickshire, UK. This sell-out event brought together delegates from all corners of the vehicle recycling industry for a day of thought-provoking presentations, insightful discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. ATF Professional · 15 May 2024 Industry news How car crash repairs help the environment and save cars from the scrap heap Every year Ageas Insurance deals with around 40,000i cars that have been damaged in crashes, requiring an estimated 400,000 plastic and metal parts to make them roadworthy again. ATF Professional · 15 May 2024 Industry news Manchester University NHS reduces single-use plastic use Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has launched an initiative aimed at curbing the use of bottled water within its facilities. In collaboration with Honest, the designer of the UK’s “first reusable bottle made from locally-sourced single-use bottles”, and Sodexo, a food and facilities management services company, MFT has introduced hydration stations at two locations, … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2024 Industry news Your EMR online account - EMR Self-Serve Portal EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 15 May 2024 Industry news The Environment Agency and the ESA announce joint venture for ‘shared understanding’ The Environment Agency (EA) has launched the Waste Industry Placement Scheme, in collaboration with the Environmental Services Association (ESA), to support the sharing of knowledge between the regulator and industry. The EA said the Waste Industry Placement Scheme is a “collaborative venture” between the Environment Agency, ESA and their members, who operate recycling and waste … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2024 Industry news Keenan Recycling strengthens food waste diversion with strategic sale of Linwood facility Keenan Recycling, the UK’s biggest food waste collection company, announces the successful sale of its Linwood food waste transfer station in Scotland to Bio Capital Group, a prominent commercial energy-from-food-waste producer. This strategic move streamlines Keenan’s operations and reinforces their commitment to maximising food waste diversion. Gregor Keenan, Operations Director at Keenan Rec… Keenan Recycling · 15 May 2024 Industry news TRA urges textiles policy makers to listen to African traders The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) has backed recommendations made by the Ghanaian used clothing industry. Following the publication by the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) – “An Evaluation of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of the Second-Hand Clothes Trade in Ghana”, the TRA has backed its call for policy makers in the global north … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2024 Industry news OPINION: ‘It’s time to embrace digital payments as a weapon against dodgy actors’ Paula Roberts, payments expert at B4B Payments, discusses the potential benefits in digital transformation of payments in the waste industry. OPINION: The scrap metal recycling industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, embracing modern forms of digital payments that streamline operations and play a vital role in preventing metal crime in the sector. … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2024 Industry news Waste management company fined £200,000 after man suffered serious burns A waste management company in Lincolnshire has been fined £200,000 and ordered to pay £12,466.60 in costs after a man suffered serious burns. The man was moving heavy duty electrical cables using a metal crowbar when it came into contact with the live conductor. This caused an electrical explosion at Copper Hill industrial estate, […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 May 2024 Industry news Stoane celebrates double win in King’s Awards Stoane Lighting is this week celebrating winning a King’s Award for Enterprise and a King’s Award for Sustainable Development. In […] Recolight · 15 May 2024 Industry news Biffa confirms it is suing the Scottish government Biffa has confirmed it is taking legal action against the Scottish government over the losses it incurred following Scotland’s scrapped deposit return scheme. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 May 2024 Industry news Food waste and redistribution Factsheet 2024 - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 14 May 2024 Industry news Reston Waste purchases £2m worth of JCB machinery London-based company Reston Waste has announced it has purchased £2 million worth of JCB machinery. The new models, which were supplied by Greenshields JCB, include JCB 427 Wastemaster wheeled loading shovels, 131X and 140X tracked excavators and a JS20MH materials handler. According to Reston Waste, the wheeled loading shovels are used to pile up materials … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2024