News: November 2024

Bins near parliament
Simpler Recycling revision mandates separate collection of paper and card
By
Charles Newman
| 29 November 2024 |
Defra publishes new guidance with TEEP clause likely to maintain status quo for commingled collection of dry recyclables
Plastic pellets close-up
Eliminating $43B in subsidies could reduce plastic pollution
By
Beth Jones
| 29 November 2024 |
New study from Eunomia and QUNO demonstrates that removing subsidies could reduce plastic polymer production, with negligible impacts on consumer prices
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Northern Ireland’s recycling rate hits 50.5 per cent in 2023/24
By
Beth Jones
| 29 November 2024 |
Country makes significant progress in sustainably managing waste despite not having a functioning political government for most of the year
Plastic bottles and other plastic items for recycling
RECOUP unveils updated recyclability guidelines ahead of EPR implementation
By
Beth Jones
| 28 November 2024 |
2024 design guidance offers new insights into material compatibility, LCAs and product design
Clothing hanging in shop
UK fashion industry explores next stage of textiles EPR framework
By
Beth Jones
| 28 November 2024 |
Follow-up study aims to shape fairer fee system for small and medium-sized brands
Three workers talking
Almost 90 per cent of UK waste industry workers feel safe in the workplace
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
ESA survey reveals that recycling and waste management sector largely feels happy with health and safety standards, although welfare improvements are still needed
Plastic bottle pollution on beach
INC-5 opens amongst continued calls for ‘ambitious’ plastic pollution treaty
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
Global leaders convening from 25 November to 1 December to conclude negotiations on an international, legally binding plastic pollution agreement
Lord Deben and award winners at Demeter Awards
UK bioeconomy celebrated at BBIA’s Demeter Awards
By
Beth Jones
| 27 November 2024 |
Holiferm, Carbon Cell, and 2M Group of Companies and Xampla awarded £25K co-working space and LCA, grant application and IP support
Young worker in a recycling plant
Government urged to align green skills and industrial strategy to meet net zero goals
By Resource |
25 November 2024 |
New SUEZ report warns UK risks falling behind on climate targets without urgent action on workforce development
Plastic bottle placed in a reverse vending machine
Trade bodies call for deposit scheme pause after Welsh withdrawal
By
Charles Newman
| 22 November 2024 |
NAWDO, LARAC and The Recycling Association urge government to reconsider DRS plans following Wales's exit from UK-wide system