Recycling news: 2019

Industry news The BPF Rotational Moulding Group - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Feb 2019 Industry news What Is Operation Clean Sweep? - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Feb 2019 Industry news Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Feb 2019 Industry news Film Extrusion - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Feb 2019 Industry news REACH Plastics Toolbox - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Feb 2019 Industry news Post Consumer Plastic Recycling | Jayplas - Jayplas Jayplas · 16 Feb 2019 Global Joint Statement of EXPRA, PROsPA and EPRO on the Measurement of Recycling of Packaging Waste EXPRA and PROsPA, alliances representing EPR Schemes for packaging and packaging waste recovery and recycling, and EPRO, the European Association of Plastics Recycling, are committed to continuing to increase the […] EXPRA · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Appointments round-up (15/02/2019) With news on: Two appointments for Powerday; Grundon recruits estates director; Mick George expands team; and, a hat-trick for UNTHA. Two appointments for Powerday London-based waste firm Powerday Plc has announced the appointment of Edward Crossan as vice-chair. Mr Crossan has been involved in the family business since 2007 and has worked in every aspect … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news New Container MRF Delivers Consistently High Quality Recovery Angus Hamilton, Managing Director, Levenseat Resource Management, discusses our new Container MRF, designed to help Local Authorities maximise the capture of high quality resources from household waste streams Levenseat · 15 Feb 2019 Policy & government The Eco Larder CIC We interviewed the husband and wife team behind Edinburgh’s first zero waste shop. A community interest company putting planet and purpose before profits. GOV.UK · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news The priorities for the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries in Europe Some of the priorities for the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries in Europe are charted here when it comes to the all-important European Commission policy around these crucial themes. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news London Fashion Week sparks recycling debate The start of London Fashion Week – which launches today (15 February) – has led to renewed calls for retailers and manufacturers to work with the textile recycling industry to address waste from ‘fast fashion’. London Fashion Week is the internationally-renowned clothing trade show which sees around 250 designers showcase work largely to retailers. In … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Latest exhibitors confirmed for Letsrecycle Live Two exhibitors – Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd and Specialist Fleet Services – have confirmed their places at the Letsrecycle Live trade show and conference in May. Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd will be giving live demonstrations of its integrated bin-weighing and software system, showing visitors how the systems combine to manage all waste collections and management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Global Greenpeace Ships Set Sail to Tackle the Global Plastic Pollution Crisis Corporations have created a plastic monster. More than 90 percent of the plastics ever produced have not been recycled, yet corporations have plans to dramatically increase their production of plastic packaging. With plastic production set to quadruple by 2050, recycling can never be enough to solve this problem. But the global movement to hold these corporations accountable is growing. […] Break Free From Plastic · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Lord Deben: recycling reforms must deliver value for money Government measures to overhaul the system for recycling and waste management in England must deliver ‘value for money’, Lord Deben, has told letsrecycle.com. And, he urged a cautious approach to implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme. His comments came as government officials prepare to consult on policies from the Resources and Waste Strategy, including overhauling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Awards praise eco-friendly schools Love was in the air at the Green School Awards on Valentine’s Day with 27 schools honoured for their efforts […] Countrystyle Recycling · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news WEEE Fund to finance ‘route to waste’ research Money from the £8 million WEEE compliance fee fund will be used to pay for research into the sources and destinations of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) arising in the UK. It is hoped that the research will help to meet future targets for the collection and recycling of WEEE from households, which have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Council news Planning Section: 0300 123 6677 www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk Information for applicants, agents and those making representa - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Government aiming for Strategy parts to mesh together The government does want all the aspects of its Resources and Waste Strategy “to work together”, delegates were assured in the final session of this week’s “Strategy Unwrapped” conference in London. The message on the interplay of strategy measures, and in particular the four areas to be consulted on shortly was emphasised by Linda Crichton … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Global Tips for a zero waste Carnival How to have more fun with less waste One of the most colourful and fun celebrations of the year is coming up, and it is about time to get prepared for it! Carnival is celebrated in many places around the world, and it often includes music, dancing, parties, people dressed up with elaborate costumes and […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 Feb 2019 Research & science Access to Portico - UCL | University College London UCL News · 15 Feb 2019 Council news Milton Keynes 3sixty Payment Portal - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 14 Feb 2019 Council news - Liverpool City Council Liverpool Council · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Court injunction refused in Birmingham collection dispute A trade union has warned that it may escalate industrial action against Birmingham council over waste collection practices – despite failing in a bid for a temporary High Court injunction. This is the latest development in a long-running dispute between trade union Unite and Birmingham city council over proposed changes to working practices of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Council news O'Neill Road Household Recycling Centre - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Targets ‘unachievable’ without non-household waste England will not reach a 65% municipal recycling target without an increase in the recycling of waste from non-household sources. That’s according to Claire Shrewsbury, head of government and communities at resources charity WRAP, who made the comment during her presentation at the ‘Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped’ conference in London yesterday. Non-household Addressing delegates … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Policy & government 10. Treating effluents best available techniques (BAT) BAT for treating effluents at onshore oil and gas sites. GOV.UK · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Plastics export markets needed, says Recycling Association The Recycling Association has countered calls for a ban on exports of plastic packaging for recycling saying that export markets are vital for the sector. The comments come in response to a call from a number of politicians through the Policy Connect organisation for a “target of net zero exports of recyclable plastic packaging by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Policy & government Mr W Davies and others v Veolia ES Merseyside & Halton Ltd: 2423794/2017 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news UK achieved 45.7% recycling rate in 2017 The UK achieved a 45.7% recycling and composting rate on waste from households collected in 2017, figures published today (14 February) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs indicate. This represents a fractional increase on the 45.2% recycling rate recorded for 2016 – but confirms that the UK still remains some way short … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Concern over MPs call for ban on plastics exports The post Concern over MPs call for ban on plastics exports appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Concerns raised over DRS impact Concerns over the potential impacts of a deposit return system (DRS) in the UK emerged at the Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped conference in London yesterday (13 February). Sentiment from some in the audience and on a panel were that while they were not against DRS per se, there was a danger that the system … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Grundon appoints Philip Atkinson to Board of Directors The post Grundon appoints Philip Atkinson to Board of Directors appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Carbon8 Aggregates on the BBC The post Carbon8 Aggregates on the BBC appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news New site identified for Lakeside Energy from Waste replacement The post New site identified for Lakeside Energy from Waste replacement appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Resources Strategy consultations ‘not the final say’ A senior Defra official has reassured stakeholders that they will be given ‘adequate time’ to respond to consultations on the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy. Chris Preston, deputy director for waste and recycling at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) made the comments at the Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped Conference in London … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Global A zero waster’s love story: reconciling different habits She’s a zero waster at heart. Her husband is not. Here is how they make it work. ❤️ Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot: The 5 “R’s” of Zero Waste. Personally, I would consider myself an expert in the first two steps: “refusing” and “reducing”. I have no problem saying “no” to buying things I do not […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Contract Renewals and New Contract Wins We are pleased to announce that we have renewed contracts, with terms of up to four years, with certain of our strategically important customers in Energy from Waste (“EfW”) and North Sea oil and industrial services. These generated over one third of the Group profit in the year ended December 2018. In addition to contract […] Augean · 14 Feb 2019 Council news Temporary event notice - Self - Teignbridge District Council Teignbridge Council · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Love is in the air Having Film & Furniture chose us as their charity partner is fantastic news for the Reuse Network. Craig Anderson Film and Furniture declare their love for the Reuse Network and announce the launch of their charity partnership this valentine’s day. Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and partnerships. Film and Furniture and UK charity the […] Reuse Network · 14 Feb 2019