Recycling news: 2019

Global Dozens of companies launch US$1 billion bid to end plastic pollution in Asia but environmentalists dismiss it as ‘greenwashing’ stunt Since China banned plastic waste imports in January 2018, Southeast Asia has become the world’s dumping ground Thailand had a 2,000 per cent jump in the imports of US plastic waste in the first six months of 2018 The “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” (AEPW) consortium of more than 30 companies launched last month, dedicating […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Feb 2019 Global A zero-waste Philippines is possible The proclamation defined “zero waste” as “an advocacy that promotes designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, and to conserve and recover all resources, and not indiscriminately dispose or burn them.” Even before the issuance of the proclamation, various nongovernmental organizations in the […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Feb 2019 Council news DoLS request - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news New EU consultation on effectiveness of rules for chemicals in food contact materials On Monday 11th February 2019 the EU finally launched a public consultation into the EU’s ineffective laws covering the use of chemicals in food contact materials such as packaging, pipes and kitchen utensils. As we have highlighted in the past, the current laws do not properly protect public health, as many materials – like paper, […] CHEM Trust · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news UK trade department hosted Vale at ‘mining is great’ event weeks before Brumadinho dam collapse The post UK trade department hosted Vale at ‘mining is great’ event weeks before Brumadinho dam collapse appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Feb 2019 Council news Sentry Hill - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Viridor issues lithium ion battery warning after landfill fire Viridor has issued a warning on the safe disposal of lithium ion batteries following a fire at its landfill site in Dunbar last month. The fire took place in the early hours of January 22 in a waste storage building at the site, and at its peak saw around 40 firefighters dealing with the blaze … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Charity and CSR round-up (13/02/2019) With news on: Suez exceeds target for Macmillan; Veolia’s ‘Recycle for Charity’ campaign; and UKWSL supports local school. Suez exceeds fundraising goal for Macmillan Suez has announced that its employees have exceeded their long-term goal to raise £250,000 in donations for Macmillan Cancer Support. After pledging to raise this amount for Macmillan in 2013, Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news City of London awards environmental achievers Ten businesses and individuals have been honoured at the Corporation of London’s Clean City Awards – described as ‘the Square Mile’s top environmental gongs’. The scheme, run by the City of London and held at The Mansion House, recognises firms considered to be leading the way in waste management and environmental best practice. The 24th … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Global MARTIN will supply 3 grate systems to Kawasaki Tachibana WTE Plant, Japan Kawasaki Tachibana WTE Plant, Japan Order to supply 3 grate systems On 19 December 2017, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental [&]... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Resource London details ‘challenge’ in flats recycling A partnership programme between the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) and WRAP has published insights from its research into improving recycling rates in flats. Resource London launched its two year project with the Peabody Housing Association last year (see letsrecycle.com story), which looked at ways to develop “innovative solutions to tackle some of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Global New grate systems with MARTIN’s technology for WtE plants in China and Thailand MARTIN’s licensee in China, Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd, has been awarded 12 new projects with MARTIN reverse-acting grate... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 13 Feb 2019 Policy & government Second phase of work to transform Worthy Down gathers pace Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force personnel who live and learn at Worthy Down in Hampshire will soon have eight more new facilities to enjoy. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2019 Global B&W Turns Over Innovative Denmark Renewable Energy Project to Amager Ressourcecenter Babcock [&] Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B[&]W) announced that its subsidiary, Babcock [&] Wilcox Vølund A/S (B[&]W Vølund), has successfully... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 13 Feb 2019 Council news Planning Section: 0300 123 6677 www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 13 Feb 2019 Council news Corporate Performance Improvement Plan and Corporate Plan - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 13 Feb 2019 Council news Contact Us - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 13 Feb 2019 Council news Arts & Heritage - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Wood fuel - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Long-term partnerships - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news SUEZ.scope™ | Expert advice - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news About us - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 12 Feb 2019 Global Letter to the UK Environmental Audit Committee on Primark and sustainable viscose The post Letter to the UK Environmental Audit Committee on Primark and sustainable viscose appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news All news from SUEZ | SUEZ in the UK - SUEZ recycling SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news OPRL marks ten years in use The UK-wide packaging recycling labelling scheme – the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) – is celebrating its tenth year in use. Founded in 2009, OPRL – which is administered by OPRL Ltd – was originally set up by British Retail Consortium and Food & Drink Federation members working with WRAP. According to organisers of the scheme, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Welcome to BCP Council - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news ‘Delay strategy consultations’, says food sector 32 trade bodies representing the UK’s food and farming sectors have written to the Environment Secretary Michael Gove calling for him to ‘pause’ imminent consultations on the Resources and Waste Strategy. Consultation is expected on a series of components of the Strategy, which includes the introduction of a deposit return scheme for drinks bottles, overhaul … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Leisure Centres - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Events - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Valley Leisure Centre - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Wood: reducing the impacts of harsh weather Herje Bojström, CEO of Sioo Wood Protection AB in Sweden highlights the benefits of protection systems to reduce the impact that weather has on wood. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Climate change impacts and greenhouse gases in Japan: A policy perspective The Ministry of the Environment’s ambitions in Japan are detailed here, with a special focus on climate change impacts and greenhouse gases policy. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Jobs - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Bins & Recycling - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Jane Stephenson takes up role as Chair from April 2019 Founder and former CEO, Jane Stephenson will take up the role of Chair of Resource Futures, while David Lerpiniere joins the Executive Team as Head of Waste, Resources and Development, spearheading the organisation’s work with Local Authorities and development internationally. Jane Stephenson, who leaves her position as Business Development Director, will guide Resource Futures’ … Continue read… Resource Futures · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Powerday triumphs at West London Business Awards Powerday is pleased to announce that the company has been crowned West London Company of the Year. Powerday attended the West London Business Awards 2019 at Twickenham Stadium having been shortlisted... Powerday · 12 Feb 2019 Council news Sixmile Leisure Centre - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Politicians target end to plastic waste exports A cross party group of politicians have backed calls to phase out the export of plastic packaging waste for recycling by the end of the next decade, in a report launched today (12 February). The report from the Policy Connect think tank, sets out a series of proposals aimed at addressing the UK’s ‘reliance’ on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news ‘Site located’ for Lakeside EfW replacement A new site has been identified for the Lakeside EfW plant– a joint venture between Grundon Waste Management and Viridor – which is likely to have to be relocated due to plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Under the proposals, the 440,000 tonne facility will be taken down, with a new facility built … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019