Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Contact the BMRA - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Q&A with CAP member: Ashley Gill Read the full special feature here… Worn Again Technologies news · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Duo of companies commit to CSR ambitions Two waste management companies have underlined their commitment to corporate social responsibility with separate announcements of support for the fight against modern slavery and for sustainability. Biffa announced today (14 April) it is to partner with Ride for Freedom, the social enterprise that undertakes inspiring cycling challenges to raise awareness of modern slavery. And, Powerday … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Designing REUSE Home We have created a website that looks modern and easy to use but also reflects some of the branding icons and colours from REUSE to keep a link between the two brands as well as allowing the website to be a standalone page. Reuse Network · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news The role of the RMAS within Scotland The Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) was established in 2019 and is a not-for-profit, non-political membership organisation for micro, small and medium sized resource management companies operating in Scotland. In this report we asked the RMAS to outline the association’s aims and ambitions with regard to net-zero and sustainable resource management. Explaining the aims of … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Viridor and Grundon submit revised Ford EfW proposal Grundon Waste Management and Viridor have submitted a revised planning application to West Sussex county council to build an energy from waste (EfW) plant at Ford, West Sussex. The 295,000 tonnes per year capacity facility is planned for the Grundon-owned ‘Ford Circular Technology Park’ which is based in Ford, 10 miles west of Worthing. An … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Global Money for nothing? Commission set to release first findings on golden handshake to German lignite PRESS BRIEFING What is happening? As part of its coal phase-out, Germany promised multi-billion Euro payouts to lignite operators for closing their plants. On 2 […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Arch Card®: McDonald’s Gift Card FAQs - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 14 Apr 2021 Global Veolia and Suez Agree on Merger ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Apr 2021 Council news The Adopted Local Plan 2014 - 2033 - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Staffordshire Moorlands Council · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Draft EA hazardous waste wood guidance welcomed Draft proposals from the Environment Agency as part of its hazardous waste wood classification project no longer require the separation of fence posts and decking at household waste and recycling centre (HWRCS). In an update, the Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) executive director Julia Turner said that after “extremely positive” discussions with the Environment Agency, the … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Research & science Managing Editors - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 13 Apr 2021 Global Waste-to-Energy: an essential element for circularity RECYCLING magazine – 13 April 2021 In view of the upcoming delegated acts on the EU Taxonomy, FEAD yesterday held a successful online event on the topic of Energy Recovery from Waste (Waste-to-Energy), hosting the views of the EU Commission, the waste management industry, and of one NGO. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 13 Apr 2021 Global PMI KYOTO Develops New End-of-Line Packaging System for Bar Products The complete EOL system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase bar packaging efficiency. Packaging Strategies · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news NRW begins bund excavation at Bryn Group site An excavation is taking place at an organics recycling site in Gelligaer, Caerphilly, following concerns around plastic contamination, Natural Resource Wales (NRW) has said. NRW, which is the Welsh regulator for the waste sector, said that the investigation follows complaints of plastic contamination found in compost which has been used as topsoil. The site is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news High Court to hear EfW emissions challenge The High Court is this week to hear a judicial review into the decision to exclude energy from waste (EfW) plants from the UK’s new emissions trading scheme. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is a replacement for the EU emissions trading scheme and is being rolled out this year. It applies to ‘energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Global NTW-EP online seminar on Nuclear energy and the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy – 14 April – Webinar Wednesday 14 April, 15:00-17:00 Register here Nuclear energy is pushed forward from several sides as one of the technologies to be included in efforts to […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Serving shoppers a little better every day INCREDIBLE TEAM EFFORT IN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR – WELL-PLACED TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM Key h - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 13 Apr 2021 Council news Claire Griffiths Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Development Management Redcar & Cleveland House Kirkleatham Street R - Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland Council · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Construction of Fife EfW plant to begin this summer Renewable energy developer Brockwell Energy has named Hitachi Zosen Innova (HZI) as its preferred bidder for the construction of a 240,000 tonne energy from waste (EfW) facility in Fife, Scotland. Construction of the Westfield Energy Recovery Facility will begin this summer and is expected to be completed by 2024. The developer confirmed that HZI will also … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Policy & government News and updates - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 13 Apr 2021 Policy & government He mahi ka taea e koe What you can do - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 12 Apr 2021 Council news Lancaster District Local Plan 2029-2044 - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 12 Apr 2021 Global CLOCC an International Initiative Reducing Marine Littering ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Protecting minerals in the Republic of Azerbaijan Here, Open Access Government discovers the environmental protection priorities of Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Illegal mining in Amazon releases mercury into Indigenous lands The illegal mining of the Amazon rainforest continues through the COVID pandemic, with Indigenous communities experiencing the double-hit of mercury poisoning and "imminent violence". Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2021 Global Joint industry statement on the decarbonisation policy options suggested in the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Download full statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news ‘Serious’ fire at Light Brothers site put out An investigation has been launched following a “serious” fire that broke out at an East Sussex recycling plant owned by metal recycling firm Light Brothers on Friday (9 April). The company says the plant on Southerham Lane, Lewes, is now operating as normal. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Waste sector in tribute to HRH Duke of Edinburgh The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has paid tribute to Prince Philip — who held an honorary fellowship for over 50 years — following his death on Friday (9 April) aged 99. HRH Duke of Edinburgh was linked to the waste sector throughout his career through a number of plant visits and openings and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Liebherr-Great Britain cuts costs of spares Liebherr-Great Britain has launched a website offering customers thousands of parts at reduced prices. The site – www.liebherr-parts.co.uk – is exclusive to UK customers and lists a comprehensive range of surplus and spare parts for earthmoving and materials handling machines. ‘These parts could simply be excess stock items or parts that have been removed from […] Wood Recyclers Association · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Viridor and Tomra collaborate on Scottish DRS bid Viridor and recycling infrastructure company Tomra have joined together in a bid for the design, build and operation of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) counting and sorting centres. Scotland is to introduce a DRS from 1 July 2022 to make it easier for people to recycle their used bottles and cans, including all drinks … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Opinion: ‘Where are the missing batteries?’ In this opinion piece, Justin Greenaway, commercial manager at waste electronics recycler Sweeep Kuusakoski, argues that to improve the collection of portable batteries, the lead acid battery protocol must no longer be used. OPINION: The obviously wrong lead acid battery protocol is undermining the collection of truly portable batteries. This in turn undermines treatment quality … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Clarity to host series of webinars on EPR consultation The post Clarity to host series of webinars on EPR consultation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Veolia and Suez reach merger agreement Veolia and Suez announced this morning (12 April) they have reached an agreement in principle for a merger between the two groups. The French-owned companies agreed on a price of €20.50 (£17.71) per share for Suez, up from Veolia’s initial €18 offer. The financial press say this values Suez at around €13 billion (£11.24 billion). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Food and drink sector sounds alarm over EPR costs The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has highlighted that costs proposed by government, in its second consultation on a new Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging waste, have risen “drastically” to £2.7 billion. The FDF “is the voice” of small and large businesses in the UK food and drink industry which it notes is the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Council news Verges - Moray Council Moray Council · 12 Apr 2021 Council news DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT The Pearson Building & Headmasters Cottage, Derby - Derby City Council Derby Council · 11 Apr 2021 Council news Online planning register - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council · 11 Apr 2021 Council news Public Realm and Open Spaces - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 11 Apr 2021 Global Taking the Next Step in Automation Working with an expert fabricator and integrator flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion. Packaging Strategies · 10 Apr 2021