Recycling news: 2019

Council news Find your local library - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Parking permits - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Planning applications - East Renfrewshire Council East Renfrewshire Council · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news Defra to fund digital waste tracking projects More than £400,000 is to be provided to five companies in the UK to develop “innovative digital solutions” to use technology to track waste from its source through to final disposal. The funding was announced by the government yesterday (February 19), which has claimed that the process of transporting and disposing of waste in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2019 Policy & government The Accounting Direction for social housing in England from January 2019 The general requirements for the accounts of private registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news JCB heads waste sector health and safety campaign JCB has released a series of short films this month as part of an initiative aimed at improving health and safety in the waste and recycling sector. The company has produced five films called ‘WasteWise’ which promote the “safe and efficient operation” of JCB handling machinery at waste sites. The videos focus on the steps … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news Veolia secures permit for Herts EfW plant Veolia has been granted an environmental permit for its energy from waste plant at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire, as it awaits a final decision on planning approval for the facility. The permit decision for the 350,000 tonnes per annum facility is the latest development in a long-running effort by the company to develop an energy from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news Pendle council fined after RCV safety breach Pendle borough council has been fined £40,000 after a worker’s leg was crushed by a refuse collection vehicle in October 2015. The council was ordered to pay the penalty, as well as legal costs of £14,000 at a hearing at Burnley Magistrates Court last week. The local authority had pleaded guilty to breaching Sections 2(1) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news Crime and corruption of Myanmar’s illegal teak trade goes to the heart of Government - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Colindale library - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Library opening times - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Find your bin collection day - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Bin collection updates - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Summers Lane recycling and reuse centre - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Renew your library items - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Industry news Service transformation boosts recycling in East Devon - SUEZ recycling SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 20 Feb 2019 Council news Contact the council - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Council news A-Z of council services - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 20 Feb 2019 Global REINVEST 2050 in the European Parliament, Strasbourg Previously known as “To our roots and beyond”, the second edition of our project REINVEST 2050 was launched with an event (see the video here) in the European Parliament on 12 February in Strasbourg. The exhibition was hosted by Members of the European Parliament Elsi Katainen (ALDE, Finland) and Ludek Niedermayer (EPP, Czech Republic). […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Modern Slavery Act – focus on fashion retail Ian Guest discusses how the Modern Slavery Act impacts the fashion retail industry and outlines the steps that retailers need to take to ensure compliance with this legislation. Valpak · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news What is sustainable fashion? Liz Minshall discusses the concept of sustainable fashion and outlines some of the steps fashion brands are taking to create a more sustainable industry. Valpak · 19 Feb 2019 Council news Dundee Local Development Plan Review - Dundee City Council Dundee City Council · 19 Feb 2019 Global The grain of truth: industry compliance on flour fortification in Mexico The post The grain of truth: industry compliance on flour fortification in Mexico appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Feb 2019 Global ¡Al grano!: ¿qué marcas de harinas incumplen con la normativa de fortificación mexicana? The post ¡Al grano!: ¿qué marcas de harinas incumplen con la normativa de fortificación mexicana? appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Why are fire labels important? If you’ve ever donated an item of upholstered furniture, furnishings or other products containing upholstery to a charity, you’ve most likely been asked the question “does it have its fire safety label attached?” But what exactly is a fire safety label? How can you find it, and more importantly, how do you know if the […] Reuse Network · 19 Feb 2019 Council news northdevon - North Devon Council North Devon Council · 19 Feb 2019 Council news History and heritage - Merton Council Merton Council · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Inspiring future generations at Wellington College Anna visited 600 school students and engaged them with her Recyclometer to help them discover the wonderful world of recycling! Zero Waste Week · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Version Three of NBF Code of Practice Gains Assured Advice Status From Trading Standards Version Three of the National Bed Federation’s (NBF’s) rigorous Code of Practice has been accepted as Assured Advice by trading standards. This essentially means that all ‘Approved’ members of the NBF complying with the Code can rely on this to demonstrate they are exercising an acceptable level of due diligence in complying with the law […] National Bed Federation · 19 Feb 2019 Policy & government Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance The widespread use of antimicrobials, particularly antibiotics, has accelerated the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbes. A recent report by the Health and Social Care Committee called for AMR to be a ‘top five policy priority’. This POSTnote evaluates the main reservoirs of AMR microbes arising from the use of antimicrobials in both humans and animals. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news MPs call for investment in clothing recycling VIDEO REPORT: The Environmental Audit Committee has released the final report in its inquiry into sustainability in the fashion industry, calling on the government to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in the sector. The cross-party group recommended that the government introduce a one-penny-per-garment charge on new clothing items, which it is claimed would raise £35 … letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news How you can create a self-sufficient home Self-sufficient living doesn’t have to mean moving to a cabin in the woods and going back to basics. These tips will help you explore ways to produce your own food, use less energy, live healthier and save money, no matter where you live. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Feb 2019 Policy & government Landfill following public health incidents Items disposed of in landfill as a result of public health incidents. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Call for ‘collaboration’ in Strategy responses Businesses and trade bodies in the waste and resources sector have responded to the launch of Defra’s anticipated Resources and Waste Strategy consultations yesterday (18 February) and called for a collaborative approach to waste policy. “By reshaping the way waste is managed we have a real opportunity to incentivise producers to do the right thing, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Appointments round-up (19/02/2019) With news on: Recolight’s board appointment; Scania strengthens team; ZenRobotics announces chief executive; and, Recycling Technologies appoints technical director. Recolight announces board appointment Recolight, the lighting industry WEEE compliance scheme, has announced the appointment of Glenn Christie from Tungsram Lighting to its Board. Mr Christie, a product line leader for lamps and dr… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2019 Industry news Multi-million pound upgrade for Viridor’s Masons MRF Viridor is investing £15.4 million in its Masons Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), near Ipswich, to modernise the plant and increase sorting capacity. Investment will increase the capacity of the MRF from 65,000 tonnes per year to 75,000 tonnes, and includes the installation of 11 optical sorters and 111 conveyors. An additional trommel and two balers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2019 Policy & government Mr David Feeley v South Wales Wood Recycling: 1601344/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2019 Policy & government Smart tracking of waste across the UK: GovTech Catalyst competition winners announced Government awards £400,000 to tech companies to track waste through the economy. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2019 Global The Balearic Islands pave the way for a waste prevention policy in the EU As the Circular Economy is too often narrowed to recycling, it is now time to take a leap forward and start focusing on prevention. By voting an ambitious framework on waste prevention and plastics reduction, the Balearic government paves the way for what should become the norm all across the EU. With the Waste and Polluted […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 Feb 2019 Council news northdevon - North Devon Council North Devon Council · 19 Feb 2019