Recycling news: 2017
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Research & science
News | LIGO and Virgo announce the detection of a black hole binary merger from June 8, 2017 - LIGO Lab | Caltech
Caltech News · 15 Nov 2017
Council news
Parking charges - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
Council Tax - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
Direct Debit - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
South Holland District Council - South Holland District Council - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
Licensing - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) - Camden Council
Camden Council · 14 Nov 2017
Council news
Log in - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
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Pay - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Why forests really matter for climate change
The post Why forests really matter for climate change appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Dunton to run soils and asbestos clean-up in Wolverhampton
An arrangement where a soil remediation company has been given a peppercorn lease on land is set to deliver the clean-up of a contaminated site in Wolverhampton by the city council. Dunton Environmental, which is involved with the design and implementation of ground and water remediation solutions for land restoration, announced today (14 November) that it … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Call for help over shredded waste flytip in Bassetlaw area
In what is thought to have been one of the first instances of its type, shredded waste thought to have been meant for use as refuse derived fuel has been flytipped. Bassetlaw district council said that last week about 50-80 tonnes of the shredded waste had been dumped in Blyth Lane in its area. Similar … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Retail news round-up (14/11/2017)
With news on: Helistrat renewal at discount firm Poundland; and UKWSL extends motorway service work; and Biffa growth. Helistrat renews Poundland contract Facility manager Helistrat, has announced the renewal of its contract with discount retailer Poundland. The contract, worth in excess of £1 million per annum, will see Helistrat further increase recycling rates and “lever … Read More The post…
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Acumen opens operational centre in NE Lincolnshire
Yorkshire-based Acumen Waste Services Group (AWSG) has announced the opening of an additional operational centre in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire. The company, which operates UK-wide, said the opening of the new depot supports its strategic growth plans and will be ‘welcomed’ by clients around the Humber region. Leon Kirk, managing director of Acumen, said: “Many … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Charity news round-up
With news on: Viridor donates to Mencap; MRWA and Veolia fund charity project; WCRS supports children’s charity; and Yorwaste supports projects in North Yorkshire. Viridor donates to Merton Mencap Workers building Viridor’s Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sutton have chosen to donate £1,000 to Merton Mencap after reaching 500,000 working hours without a lost … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Why does the IEA keep getting renewables wrong?
The post Why does the IEA keep getting renewables wrong? appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 Nov 2017
Industry news
Government to Consult on New Regulatory Body
The post Government to Consult on New Regulatory Body appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 14 Nov 2017
Policy & government
Communicating Risk
People's responses to risk are shaped by the way that such risks are communicated. Communicating risks effectively can defuse concerns, mitigate disaster situations and build trust with public institutions and organisations. This POSTnote defines the often misunderstood concepts of risk, uncertainty and hazard and describes the key stakeholders communicating it. It examines the factors that sha…
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Nov 2017
Industry news
Data security concerns ‘hampering’ WEEE recycling
Concerns over data security are preventing some consumers from recycling their broken and unused electrical products, according to a survey by the WEEE producer compliance scheme Repic. The survey, conducted in September 2017, asked over 1,100 people for their habits in disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and potential barriers to recycling. Results … Read More The pos…
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2017
Industry news
Global carbon dioxide emissions rise as China backslides
The post Global carbon dioxide emissions rise as China backslides appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Nov 2017
Industry news
Mid-UK Recycling fined after agency worker fatality
Mid-UK Recycling Ltd has been fined £880,000, and two people given suspended prison sentences after the death of an agency worker who was fatally drawn into machinery. Nottingham Crown Court heard how Karlis Pavasars working at Mid-UK Recycling Limited – at its Barkston Heath site near Ancaster – “lost his life while cleaning near a conveyor”, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2017
Industry news
Gove unveils plans for new regulatory body
With the Brexit Bill back in Parliament this week, environment secretary of state Michael Gove, has announced plans for a new regulatory body which would have more powers than the Environment Agency. Appearing to suggest that the new body will replace the Agency, Mr Gove said yesterday (12 November), that there is to be a … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2017
Industry news
Morrisons launches Alexa skill - Morrisons Corporate
Morrisons media centre · 13 Nov 2017
Council news
Report a housing repair - Perth and Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council
Perth and Kinross Council · 12 Nov 2017
Council news
Contact social work services - South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council · 12 Nov 2017
Industry news
Our brands - Diageo
Diageo news and media · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
Balance needed over food waste and plastic liners, says WRAP
Operators of anaerobic digestor plants have signalled that concerns about plastic being found in digestate for spreading on fields will be reduced if guidance published this week by WRAP is followed. But, it is unclear what the sector’s stance is on the plastic liners themselves although WRAP has emphasised that a balance is needed between … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
Scientists are uncovering a massive climate threat beneath the Congo rainforest
The post Scientists are uncovering a massive climate threat beneath the Congo rainforest appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
DVSA warning to illegal waste carriers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to illegal waste carriers, who it claims put other road users at risk. Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA chief executive, said today that the DVSA is committed to protecting the public from unsafe drivers and vehicles. He explained: “By combining our enforcement powers and intelligence with … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
Eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging wins the Green Alley Award 2017
Sulapac from Finland wins circular economy prize Der Beitrag Eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging wins the Green Alley Award 2017 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
Criticism of pesticides industry bees research after historic neonicotinoids decision
The post Criticism of pesticides industry bees research after historic neonicotinoids decision appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Nov 2017
Industry news
Green energy has a new name
We’ve outgrown our fossil fuel roots – so we’re changing our name, says Jane Cooper, Senior Manager Stakeholder Relations & Regulatory Affairs UK at Ørsted in a review of DONG Energy's name change to Ørsted.
Aldersgate Group · 9 Nov 2017
Industry news
Product quality issue - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 9 Nov 2017
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Our Current Career Vacancies - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 9 Nov 2017
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Responsibility - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 9 Nov 2017
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Our Brands - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 9 Nov 2017
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Investors - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 9 Nov 2017
Industry news
David Laing stands down from WRA Board
Recycling specialist David Laing has announced he is retiring from the Board of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). David was a pioneer of waste wood recycling in Scotland in the 1990s, installing a wood processing plant at Petterden in 1992. He joined the WRA shortly after it formed in 2001. The family business has 25 […]
Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Nov 2017
Industry news
BBIA and Ellen MacArthur Foundation call for oxo plastics ban
The Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) has announced it is one of over 150 companies endorsing a call from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging. According to BBIA, oxo-degradable plastic packaging, including carrier bags, is often marketed as a solution to plastic pollution, with claims that such plastics degrade into harmless … Read More…
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Nov 2017
Industry news
Green Apple Award win
Powerday is proud to announce that we have received a Green Apple Award 2017 for Sustainable Development. The annual international campaign recognises and rewards environmental best practice around th...
Powerday · 9 Nov 2017