Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Rehau Group to double PVC window recycling VIDEO REPORT: Global polymer and window firm the Rehau Group has announced a ‘further investment of £10 million’ into its PVC window recycling plant in Runcorn, Cheshire. With the expenditure, it plans to double the amount of PVC windows it can handle for recycling by 2024. The Rehau Group manufactures a range of products and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Global Climate greater worry than COVID-19 for young Europeans, new poll finds Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the environment beat infectious diseases on the list of priorities ranked by youth in our new pan-European survey. Despite years of populist scaremongering, migration comes close to the bottom of young people’s concerns. The Poll – conducted by the renowned public opinion research agency IPSOS on behalf of the EEB and its pa… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Global From the wealth of nations to the health of nations A new report provides the European Union with a blueprint for redesigning its economy in a way that enhances the wellbeing of humanity and nature. Two of the authors, Nick Meynen and Katy Wiese, explain what is at stake. As light at the end of the terrible COVID tunnel begins to burn brighter, this global pandemic should remind us all of the unprecedented interconnectedness of humanity. But whi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Re-Gen Waste wins deal with Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland borough council has awarded a one-year contract for the processing and recycling of kerbside collected household waste to Northern Ireland-based Re-Gen Waste. Worth £1 million, the contract with the Newry-based company runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, according to a tender document published on 19 April. The contract award … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Global Earth Day 2021: our electronics come from the Earth On this new edition of Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about the environment worldwide, let's talk about the elements that can be found in all of our electronic devices yet most of us aren't familiar with: rare earth minerals. Right to Repair Europe · 22 Apr 2021 Council news From: Carleton James: H&F Sent: 22 April 2021 15:40 To: Licensing HF: H&F - London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham Council · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Biffas first honey bee colony - Biffa Biffa · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news BEIS assesses biomass role in net-zero targets The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a call for evidence looking into the “role of biomass in achieving net zero”. In the document, BEIS says it is seeking information for consideration by the UK government as it prepares its Biomass Strategy in 2022, but the call for evidence does not … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news New OPRL Refill Labels Offer Consumer Reassurance on Reusable Packaging Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Job Description - FareShare The Felix Project · 21 Apr 2021 Global EU Taxonomy and the role of waste-to-energy: a missed chance for circularity RECYCLING magazine – 21 April 2021 In light of the adoption of the Taxonomy’s delegated act on activities substantially contributing to climate mitigation, FEAD stresses the need to reassess waste-to-energy as an activity positively contributing to climate mitigation objectives. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news WRA Shortlisted for Award The Wood Recyclers’ Association has been shortlisted for an award in The Association Excellence Awards 2021, for its work supporting members during the first Covid lockdown last year. We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in the category for “Best Membership Support During Covid-19 (under 800 Members)” in these national awards, which recognise, celebrate and encourage […] Wood Recyclers Association · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government AI Act - Shaping Europe’s digital future Eurostat news · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news London mayoral candidates set out waste policies Waste and recycling features prominently on the agendas of the London mayoral candidates, ahead of the elections on 6 May. There are 20 candidates standing, encompassing representatives from traditional political parties to YouTubers. According to a poll conducted by research agency Opinium from 7 April, Labour’s Sadiq Khan is in the lead with 51% of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Purina PetCare - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news CONTACT US - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news HEATHCOTE HOLDINGS COMPANIES RENEW THEIR SUPPORT FOR KENT CRICKET Kent Cricket is delighted to announce that Kent family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group, owners of both Countrystyle Recycling Ltd and FGS […] Countrystyle Recycling · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility in Israel: What businesses need to know Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has been introduced in countries across the world in order to make manufacturers and importers of goods accountable for what happens to their products when they reach end of life. In this blog series, Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at how EPR has been implemented across the middle east, starting with Israel. Valpak · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government Mr B Budhwani v Royal Mail Group: 2300089/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news UK representative outlines waste goals to UN Goals of the UK’s Resources and Waste Strategy were laid out to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva yesterday (20 April). The goals were set out in a speech made to the UNECE, which is a committee established to promote economic cooperation among its member states, at its Commission Session 2021. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Michelin to sponsor 2021 TRA Responsible Recycler Scheme Award Michelin Tyre PLC, which has already committed to switching to 100% renewable, recycled and bio-based materials for its tyres by 2050, is to sponsor the inaugural Responsible Recycler Scheme (RRS) Member of the Year Award. The NTDA’s Chief Executive Stefan Hay said: “Adding this new category to the NTDA’s suite of Tyre Industry Awards is… Tyre Recovery Association · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government Depositing dredged waste on land This guide is for anyone who dredges inland waterways and wants to deposit the dredged waste on land. It does not apply to hydrodynamic dredging or waste disposal at sea. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government Critical risk assessment report: use of UK plasma for the manufacture of immunoglobulins and vCJD risk The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has concluded that the risk of vCJD cases arising from the use of UK plasma for the manufacture of immunoglobulin medicinal products would be negligible. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government Manage landfill gas You must manage the landfill gas produced by the waste in your site. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government What to include in your environmental setting and site design report This section will help you complete your permit application for a landfill for inert waste, or to deposit waste on land as a recovery activity. It will help you decide what information you must include in your application. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government What to include in your environmental setting and installation design report This section will help you develop your permit application for a landfill for hazardous or non-hazardous waste. It will help you decide what information you must include in your application. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Policy & government Deposit waste over existing waste at landfills (overtipping) You need approval from the Environment Agency before you deposit waste over completed cells that have permanently stopped taking waste. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news What really happens to your plastic recycling? Many of us spend time carefully sorting our recycling. But what actually happens to the plastic waste we put out for collection? Greenpeace UK · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Arrests in ‘large’ waste burying investigation The Environment Agency says five individuals from across the Midlands were arrested yesterday (20 April) following an investigation into ‘large-scale’ waste crime activity. Enforcement action is said to have taken place at five separate addresses in Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The investigation concerns the ‘illegal’ burying of waste at six sites across Warwickshire, Derbyshir… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Recyclers welcome reopening of charity shops Charity shops are seeing a “strong influx” of textile donations in their first week of trading since reopening over a week ago (12 April), but difficulties reported by recyclers remain. While increased tonnages have been welcomed by textile recyclers after months of closures, many have said there are a lot of “heavy goods”, such as jumpers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Global Climate greater worry than COVID-19 for young Europeans, new poll finds Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the environment beat infectious diseases on the list of priorities expressed in a pan-European youth survey. Despite years […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Riverside Optimisation Project planning application - Cory Group Cory Group · 21 Apr 2021 Council news Environmental Health - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 20 Apr 2021 Council news Investigating noise complaints - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news Farming giants lobby EU to weaken proposed biofuel standards The post Farming giants lobby EU to weaken proposed biofuel standards appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news REUSE member, Jersey Employment Trust, draws attention to the environmental benefit of reuse Acorn Enterprises are launching a campaign to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of reusing items and minimising waste. Reuse Network · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news REA statement after the publication of the Biomass Strategy Call for Evidence REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Apr 2021 Policy & government UNECE Commission Session 2021: UK statement Statement by Miriam Shearman, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva during the UNECE Commission Session 2021. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news Crews remain at large Yorkshire metals fire A fire which broke out at a metals recycling site in Goole, East Riding, on Sunday (18 April) has today been extinguished, but fire crews remain on scene to ensure no hotpots remain. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze on a site owned by the local business DS Metals and Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news How to be more sustainable working from home With thousands of employees working from home, it’s easy to believe we’re living more sustainably as a result. However, it’s not as simple as that. We’re having more screen time, takeaways, and parcels delivered than ever before, and these aren’t always eco-friendly. To help you be more sustainable while working from home, we’ve got some great tips for you. Bywaters · 20 Apr 2021