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This week has seen some big movement in the Simpler Recycling policy. As part of Simpler Recycling, most councils are required to implement weekly food waste collections by 31 March 2026. Defra has now announced it is providing £295 million in funding for local authorities to support them to introduce these collections. This week, a survey by the Local Government Association has also found that 67% of local authorities are not confident they will hit their net zero targets. Ahead of the latest special edition of Circular which celebrates CIWM’s 125th anniversary and dives into the fine print of Simpler Recycling policy to understand the next steps for the sector, Circular Online unpacks these developments in detail in this video: #circulareconomy #sustainability #foodwaste #SimplerRecycling

Today is the day! Plastics Recycling Show Europe starts today. rePlanet Magazine live from #amsterdam #rePlanetMagazine #rePlanet #reduce #reuse #recycle #plasticrecycling #recycling #textile #greeneconomy #circulareconomy #economiacircolare #ambiente #plasticsfantastic #planetapproved #prse

As a company, we are clear about our responsibility towards saving our planet. Last year we changed our Sprite South Africa packaging to a bold and green recycling-friendly product, switching out to a clear bottle for Sprite.  Creating a #WorldWithoutWaste is our TOP priority, it’s part of our sustainability journey to partner with government and local authorities to keep our planet clean.  We’re committed to making a positive impact within the communities where we operate, to promote a circular economy for plastic packaging and recycling.  You can play your part too by recycling your packaging and together we can create a #WorldWithoutWaste #WorldWithoutWaste #LetsBeClear #RecyclableFriendly #ReduceReuseRecycle

🚨 The numbers don’t lie: packaging waste is piling up at an alarming rate. Due to this, European regulations pulled their socks up to encourage packaging reuse and recycling. Here’s a sneak peek at the groundbreaking changes set to reshape France’s packaging scene: 👉 By 2030: EU is on a mission to make all packaging recyclable in an economically viable way. 👉 By 2040: France aims to completely phase out single-use plastic packaging. These bold targets signal a greener future for packaging in France. Let the zero-waste revolution begin! 🔄 #RePack #DeliveryRevolution #PackagingSector #ZeroWaste #GoYellow

♻️ Clean-up and #RecycleWeek - September 16-21 ♻️ South Africa is embarking on a nationwide effort to reshape how we approach recycling used packaging. With environmental sustainability at the forefront, this campaign aims to inspire individuals and businesses to rethink their recycling habits and adopt more sustainable practises. Whether it’s plastic, paper, or glass, recycling can make a significant impact on our environment and future generations. 🌍 Read the full article on how this Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation NPC initiative is set to change perspectives and drive action: https://lnkd.in/dTgj3HUC #Sustainability #RecyclingRevolution

Not Biodiversity, just plastics taking a swim. A classic representation of the externalisation of the cost of managing plastic waste. Downstream communities have to deal with tonnes of plastic waste from products manufactured, used and discarded elsewhere. This raises critical questions on jurisdictions of Extended Producer Responsibility programs. Equally, though labled recyclable, the low recycling rates (<10%) tell us otherwise on the practicality of that solution.

What makes recycling plastic packaging challenging?     According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) latest report in May 2022, out of the 2.5 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste produced in the UK market in 2021, only 44% got recycled.     Here are the most common challenges in recycling plastic packaging 👇 

The middle of 2024 is fast approaching, do you have a plan for plastic recycling? Or food grade recycling line, very investment market, if you have to consider, you can contact me, give you a suitable program. #PET #plastic #food_grade #recycling #waste_plastic #washing_line #pelletizing_machine

RDC Environment recently completed in-depth studies on Deposit-Refund Schemes (#DRS) in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, unlocking key insights for achieving the EU's ambitious #recycling targets.♻️ We deliver global expertise with customized solutions to public authorities and industries, aiming to design and evaluate effective DRS initiatives. Our guidance helps them achieve their recycling and litter reduction targets efficiently. Join us in achieving the EU's goal: a 90% collection rate for recycling single-use plastic bottles by 2029. Together, we can make sustainable history! 🌍 👉 Learn more and join the mission: https://lnkd.in/emU8xAxA #RecyclingTargets #SustainableSolutions #CircularEconomy #EUGoals #RDCEnvironment

I was amazed to learn that milk jugs can be recycled up to seven times!    Milk jugs are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the most desirable plastics for recycling, which can find new life as plastic toys, outdoor furniture and more. Yet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that people recycle fewer than 3 in 10 milk.    As someone who works at Dairy Farmers of America, I’m passionate about sustainability and I encourage everyone to join #DFAInAction to help give plastics a second life. It’s easier than you think! Just rinse your plastic milk jugs out and toss them in the recycling bin instead of the trash.      Let’s work together to give milk jugs a new life and create a more sustainable future.