Recycling news: 2019

Industry news FEVE targets 90% glass recycling rate The European glass container federation, FEVE, has launched a programme targeting a 90% glass recycling rate in the EU by 2030. Set in motion in response to new EU rules increasing net recycling targets for glass packaging to 75% by 2030, the Close the Glass Loop programme is to be launched officially in June 2020. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news News in brief (27/11/19) With news on; strike action called off in Surrey; Recycling site near Middlesbrough to close following fly-tipping; Smurfit Kappa announces new packaging range, and; NLWA champions upcycling at annual show. Strike action called off in Surrey Amey has confirmed that strike action planned by refuse collectors in two Surrey districts was called off earlier this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Private investment firm backs Impact Recycling Private investment consultancy firm IW Capital has invested £2m in plastics manufacturers Impact Recycling, a subsidiary of BP Chemicals. According to Impact Recycling, the investment will be used to upgrade existing equipment at the company’s headquarters in Newcastle, increase the level of shift patterns, employ additional staff and fund the initial licence opportunities. Luke Davis, … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Our Commitment to Excellence Praised in ISO Audit The post Our Commitment to Excellence Praised in ISO Audit appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Nov 2019 Policy & government Mr M Parr v East Lincs Recycling Solutions Ltd: 2601056/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2019 Council news Real Nappies Incentive - Powys County Council Powys Council · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Scandal-hit fishing giant is major UK quota holder The post Scandal-hit fishing giant is major UK quota holder appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Stormy weather ahead: Climate-related catastrophes Professor René LAPRISE, ESCER Centre for the Study and Simulation of Regional-Scale Climate, discusses the recent trend in climate-related catastrophes. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Nov 2019 Global Von Hernandez and the Battle against Plastic Recently, in September 2019, Facebook announced a ban on single-use plastic bottles on its campuses worldwide. The company received widespread praise for this step, and Von Hernandez, a 2003 recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize, hopes that it leads other corporations to follow suit and make a commitment to banning not only the use of—but also […] Break Free From Plastic · 26 Nov 2019 Global Students Succeed in Pushing Florida College to go Plastic-Free Hear from one of the student organizers who recently succeeded in pushing Eckerd College in Florida to ditch single-use plastics, and learn how you can follow their lead. (Hint: brand audits help!) In September 2018, the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) together with Student PIRGs released a detailed #BreakFreeFromPlastic Campus Pledge and accompanying toolkit to support […] Break Free From Plastic · 26 Nov 2019 Global Official Farewell of ISWA Secretariat in Vienna ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Accreditation suspended for plastic packaging waste exporter The Environment Agency announced on Friday 22 November that an exporter of plastic packaging waste for recycling had its accreditation for issuing evidence for plastic suspended under the PRN system. The Agency said that with effect from 22 November 2019, Roydon Resource Recovery Ltd of Junction Eco Park, Rake Lane, Swinton, Manchester (EX19199930) had its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2019 Policy & government Tunisia and the UK launch Sustainable Tourism Charter in Hammamet The British Embassy in Tunisia is delighted to announce a UK/Tunisia Sustainable Tourism Charter launched in Hammamet, Tunisia. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Save money and support Emmaus this Black Friday Are you starting to think about Christmas shopping, or waiting for a discount on that item you’ve wanted for ages? While we normally advocate shopping local and preloved, we understand... Emmaus UK · 26 Nov 2019 Policy & government UK-Tunisia sustainable tourism charter This charter between the UK and Tunisia aims to support a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly tourism industry in Tunisia. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Pennon profits jump as review looms Viridor’s portfolio of Energy from Waste (EfW) plants are “consistently outperforming investment”, its parent company Pennon said today in its half year results. And, Pennon said that Viridor’s recycling division is on a “growth trajectory” after an increase in profits. But Pennon gave a reminder that a full review of its strategic focus, announced in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2019 Council news Contact details - Democracy Services Committee - llyw.cymru Gwynedd Council · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news WISH unveils worker engagement tool Ways to help employees better engage with health and safety were unveiled at the WISH worker engagement and leadership conference in Manchester last week. The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) forum has designed a draft set of copyright-free questions to help assess an employee’s engagement with their company on health and safety issues. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2019 Global Explanatory and Guidance document on Waste Incineration BREF and BAT conclusions The Waste Incineration BAT conclusions, the basis to reassess and update the environmental permits of waste incineration plants in Europe,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Portable charger ‘almost set wagon on fire’ East Riding of Yorkshire Council issued a warning to its residents over the disposal of batteries after a power bank portable charger started a fire in the back of a bin lorry in Bridlington on 18 October. The council explained that only quick thinking by the bin collection crew averted disaster. As black smoke billowed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news LARAC Membership - who are the members? - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news National Campaign - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Act Locally - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 26 Nov 2019 Industry news Facts & Figures - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 26 Nov 2019 Global CEO INITIATIVE: Our contribution to EU 2050 climate neutrality It is clear that renewability and circularity are key solutions to decarbonise society. And that forests are the most effective carbon sinks known to man. Through our sustainable forest management we contribute significantly to the growing forest coverage in Europe, thereby enabling forests to play their combined role of carbon sequestration as well as providing […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Nov 2019 Global Forest-Based Industries Vision 2050 In light of the climate crisis, the European Forest-Based Industries, including the pulp, paper and other fibre-based product industries, the woodworking industries, the producers of furniture, the bio-energy sector and the printing industry, have come together to present their vision of the European society in 2050 and the essential role that they can play, delivering on the carbon neutrality […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Nov 2019 Global A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action The Industry4Europe coalition has today issued its new Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’. Through cross-sectoral recommendations, the Industry4Europe coalition contributes to the future EU industrial strategy announced by European Commission President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen. The Joint Paper presents concrete industrial policy proposals i… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Nov 2019 Council news Exeter Ward Grants - Exeter City Council Exeter Council · 25 Nov 2019 Council news St Paul's RC Primary School - West Lothian Council West Lothian Council · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Bywaters Holds Seven Waste Awareness Days in Two Weeks Bywaters has been increasing our efforts to educate our clients and the public about sustainable waste management, holding seven events in the past two weeks to help our clients increase their recycling rates. Bywaters · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Viridor signs recycled plastics deal with INEOS Chemicals company INEOS has agreed a deal with waste management company Viridor to produce “high-specification polymers with more than half post-consumer recycled content”. As part of the agreement, Viridor will supply INEOS with recovered polymer from the Avonmouth Resource Recovery Centre, the £65m post-consumer polymers recycling plant near Bristol. Commenting after signing the deal, Viridor… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Policy & government TS25 2BQ, Total Recycling Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BP3830QW/V002 View the permit issued for Teesside Waste Management Facility, Hartlepool under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Scenic location adds to Liebherr promise letsrecycle.com recently visited Liebherr’s Bischofshofen factory in the Austrian province of Salzburg, where the company manufactures wheel loader machines for its European and international markets. Sitting next to the river Salzach and shrouded by the Austrian Alps, Bischofshofen’s picturesque location alone with its stunning scenery sets it apart from many other site visits. The location … … letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news What’s the health risk from bisphenols in receipts? Is it OK to get bisphenol coated till receipts on our skin? Fidra · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Serco named as Richmond waste contractor Public services firm Serco has been named as the winner of a contract worth up to £60 million to manage waste and recycling services for Richmond upon Thames council. The contract will run for 10 years (with the option to extend for a further 10 years) from April 2020, when the borough’s current contract with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Conservatives outline recycling pledges The Conservative Party has outlined a string of measures relating to the waste and recycling industry in its 2019 manifesto, which it launched yesterday (24 November). One of the major pledges was a vow to end the export of plastic to non-OECD countries, and the document said a consultation will be held with councils, government … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Clarity Donates to Surfers Against Sewage The post Clarity Donates to Surfers Against Sewage appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Dutch tax to feature in RDF Conference The latest developments on the looming tax on the importation of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for incineration in the Netherlands are set to be discussed at the RDF conference in London. Taking place on Thursday, 28 November, the conference will provide delegates with an update on the RDF market across Europe. Alongside discussions on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Policy Connect launches EfW inquiry The independent cross-party group, Policy Connect, has launched a call for evidence as part of an inquiry it has launched into the future of Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities in the UK. And, the group said it wants to ensure the waste industry is “part of the discussion” in order to deliver a realistic report. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019 Industry news Uncertainty over Resource Association future An announcement on the future of the Resource Association is expected this week. Founded eight years ago in 2011 as the trade body for the reprocessing and recycling sector, the association was an early champion of the need for quality material to be collected for recycling. Its long-serving chief executive is Ray Georgeson who brought … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2019