Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government Use of receipts from Right to Buy sales We are seeking views on ways to reform rules on using Right to Buy receipts from sold council homes, and on reforming the national one-for-one replacement commitment. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news International Day of Happiness Today marks International Day of Happiness, a UN campaign focused on recognising that progress should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy. This idea is... Emmaus UK · 19 Mar 2021 Policy & government Chancellor and G7 Finance Ministers agree milestone support for vulnerable countries Chancellor Rishi Sunak and his G7 counterparts today agreed to back proposals for vulnerable countries to receive further financial support during the global pandemic (19 March). GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news Cornwall ERC roof repairs to continue Suez is to begin further repairs on the roof of its Energy Recovery Centre (ERC) in Cornwall in May, after it was first damaged by high winds in 2017. While the cost of the works haven’t been disclosed, Suez said they will be borne by the company and not passed on to the council, and the operation of the plant will not … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news Staffordshire HWRCs to move in-house Staffordshire county council is to move the management of its Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in-house when its current contract with Amey expires next year. The Conservative-run council said this was because there has been “significant changes” in private sector involvement in running HWRCs, which has led to much higher quotes. The service is currently … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news European plastic recyclers join to report data Four European plastic trade associations, which have members in the UK, have announced that they are to “join forces” to monitor and report plastic recycling data. Petcore Europe, PlasticsEurope, Plastics Recyclers Europe, and VinylPlus have all mutually agreed to form an organisation called PolyREC. PolyREC will monitor, verify, and report plastics recycling uptake data in … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news MPs hear sector concerns on DRS The Environmental Audit Committee held two evidence sessions on Wednesday (17 March) looking into the design and practicalities of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England. The debate over which materials should be included in any DRS dominated discussions in both sessions. In the first session, Rick Hindley, executive director of the Aluminium Packaging Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news Kent signs paper recycling deal with DS Smith DS Smith announced this week (17 March) it had signed a contract with Kent county council to process 15,000 tonnes of paper and cardboard a year. The paper and cardboard will be processed at DS Smith’s paper mill in Kemsley in Kent. The facility currently recycles more than 840,000 tonnes of material every year. Sian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news Squeeze looms on charity shop textile collection prices The charity shop sector is anticipating an influx of clothing donations once non-essential retail is allowed to open on 12 April, but some recyclers have said difficulties in the export market will limit what they can pay. While a debate between textile recyclers and charity shops on prices for shop collections has always been in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news How illegal drone jammers are sold to Europe - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 19 Mar 2021 Global Discussing Zero Waste Cities On February 18th, Rezero and the Spanish Zero Waste Alliance organised the “Zero Waste Cities and Towns” webinar with the aim of introducing and sharing zero waste case studies from Spanish and Latin American experiences. In this blog, Jennifer Berengueras from Rezero updates us on what was discussed and what we can learn from the […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 Mar 2021 Council news Josephine (Joy) Jones - Childminder - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 19 Mar 2021 Council news Events - Salford City Council Salford Council · 19 Mar 2021 Industry news NAWDO Position Statement - Charging for non-household waste including DIY - NAWDO NAWDO (National Association of Waste Disposal Officers) · 19 Mar 2021 Council news Search Results (9) - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news An Interview with Green Squirrel Interview by Kath Jenkins Continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion, I recently met up with Becca, a co-founder of Green Squirrel in Cardiff. Having spent some years collaborating with social enterprises and starting out as Green City ... Repair Cafe Wales · 18 Mar 2021 Global Infographic: Responsible products start with a green source According to the European Commission bioeconomy means using renewable biological resources to produce food, materials and energy… And a circular forest-based economy does just that.​A forest-based bioeconomy implies better resource management which entails minimizing waste and maximising efficiency along the whole value chain.​ Trees are a source of more than 5000 products we use every day, inc… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Mar 2021 Council news Lydia Case - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news EU governments support reset of EU’s chemicals policy This week the European Commission received the unanimous backing for a rapid and ambitious delivery of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) from EU governments. CHEM Trust welcomes the Council conclusions “Sustainable Chemicals Strategy: Time to deliver”. EU Governments have approved actions that will amount to a resetting of chemicals policy, which is needed to […] CHEM Trust · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news News in brief (18/03/21) With news on: Biffa partners with Yorkshire Water for grit project; IPL to manufacture 100% recyclable food waste caddies; Innovate Recycle receives grant for carpet recycling plant; and, NE Lincs to trial food waste collections Biffa partners with Yorkshire Water for grit project Biffa and Yorkshire Water have partnered to process grit into a blended aggregate which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Scotland launches £70m recycling infrastructure fund The Scottish government announced today (18 March) it has launched a five-year £70 million fund to improve recycling infrastructure across Scotland. The Recycling Improvement Fund was unveiled to mark Global Recycling Day. Local authorities across Scotland have been encouraged to apply for funding to help drive “innovations and improvements” to recycling in their area and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2021 Council news Twinkle Stars Day Nursery - Wolverhampton Council Wolverhampton Council · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news MPE Competing Materials cans v multi-layer cartons, March 2021 The post MPE Competing Materials cans v multi-layer cartons, March 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Global Recycling Day marked around the country Global Recycling Day is being marked across the country today (18 March), with dozens of companies and organisations launching schemes. Now in its fourth year, the initiative is spearheaded by the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF), which today pledged to support the planting of 250,000 trees by 2030 “with the support of the global recycling industry”. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2021 Global Virginia Janssens joins EU Environment Commissioner Sinkevičius and leading policy experts for climate panel debate “A New Paradigm for Plastics and Their Role in the EU’s Zero-Emission Economy Plans” will be the topic of discussion at… Plastics Europe · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Building a local green recovery - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Protecting Brand Value Through Evidenced Packaging Sustainability Claims Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 18 Mar 2021 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Strategy effective from March 2021 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's current Strategy sets out the strategic direction and long-term objectives. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2021 Global PolyREC created to report on Europe’s plastics circularity Petcore Europe®, PlasticsEurope®, Plastics Recyclers Europe®, and VinylPlus® have mutually agreed to join forces to form the organisation PolyRECTM. PolyREC… Plastics Europe · 18 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government unveils plans for wide-ranging Waste Prevention Programme Proposals to support sustainable fashion unveiled on Global Recycling Day. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Brexit ‘decimates’ exports of electricals for reuse Exports of electrical appliances for reuse in Europe have been “decimated” since the UK officially left the European Union due to confusion over new rules, Environcom says. Grantham-based waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycler Environcom receives appliances from many electrical retailers in the UK and carries out testing and refurbishment. Prior to Brexit, the … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news Defra unveils Waste Prevention Programme Defra has marked Global Recycling Day by unveiling a set of measures to reduce waste as part of an updated Waste Prevention Programme. The Waste Prevention Programme for England sets out how the government and industry “can take action across seven key sectors”. These sectors are: construction; textiles; furniture; electrical and electronics products; road vehicles; … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Mar 2021 Industry news REA warmly welcomes inclusion of biomass in Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Mar 2021 Council news The Women & Families Resource Centre - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 17 Mar 2021 Council news Care Leavers Offer - Wolverhampton Council Wolverhampton Council · 17 Mar 2021 Global Seven steps to protect our right to clean air As the European Parliament gears up for an important vote on air quality next week, campaigners demand that the EU raises the bar for people’s health and the environment, Roberta Arbinolo reports. Air pollution is Europe’s invisible killer: it is a strong driver of lung and heart conditions, and leads to about 400,000 premature deaths per year across the continent. Breathing polluted air is par… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Mar 2021 Industry news The resilience of tropical forests to natural disturbance Professor Jess K. Zimmerman from the University of Puerto Rico, explains how natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, can affect the Luquillo Experimental Forest (LEF). Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Mar 2021 Council news ESOL Courses and Provision in the City - win.wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Council · 17 Mar 2021 Policy & government Contact us - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 17 Mar 2021 Industry news We are recruiting for a Communications and Campaigns Officer Job Title: Communications and Campaigns Officer Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time Location: Stirling or Remote Working Salary: £27,109 - £29,102 FTE subject to experience Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 26th April 2021 Interviews: Monday 3rd May 2021 Community Resources Network Scotland (CRNS) are Scotland’s national reuse, repair and recycling charity. At CRNS we have [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 17 Mar 2021