Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Environment Bill reaches report stage The Environment Bill will return to parliament tomorrow (26 January) as it reaches its report stage, which gives MPs the opportunity to consider further amendments on the floor of the House of Commons. The House of Commons Library has also published a briefing paper ahead of the sitting, which outlines the progress of the bill … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Renewi worker wins tribunal after failed drugs test An employment judge has ruled that a decision by waste management company Renewi to dismiss a driver’s mate for gross misconduct, after failing a random drugs test, was unfair. The decision was handed down by Judge Housego on Friday (22 January), at the East London Hearing Centre on 13 January –Renewi is to appeal the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Net zero carbon: The space between existing UK policy and the goal Here, the question of how net zero carbon emissions can be achieved via existing policy in the UK is dissected. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Jan 2021 Global Press release – From Forests to Packaging: Pro Carton joins the #Greensource initiative #Greensource was created in 2020 as a European-wide effort to explain how the forest-fibre industries can make the 2050 climate neutrality target a reality. Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, and EPIS, the European Pulp Industry Sector Association, kickstarted the initiative. As a natural evolution of the campaign, Pro Carton – the European Association […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news ‘No workplace connections’ with MK Covid-19 deaths The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has indicated there are no apparent connections between the working conditions at a waste site in Milton Keynes and the deaths of two RCV drivers who had tested positive for Covid-19. The refuse workers, employed by Serco on their contract for Milton Keynes council, were both drivers but worked … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Enovert issued warning over landfill fire Enovert North has been issued a warning by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) following a fire at its site in Johnstown, Wrexham, last year. The fire broke out on 27 May 2020 at Hafod Quarry Landfill, which involved a “multi agency response” with the local authority and emergency service. North Wales Fire and Rescue Resources concluded … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year The post Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Jan 2021 Council news Corporate brand guidelines for funding - Belfast City Council Belfast Council · 23 Jan 2021 Industry news Microsoft Customer Stories Features Recycleye We are delighted to announce that Microsoft has featured Recycleye in their latest Customer Stories series. This collaboration exemplifies how Recycleye’s team are using 21st century to decentralise and digitise the waste management industry.... Recycleye news · 23 Jan 2021 Industry news What is the APPG The post What is the APPG appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Local Authorities, land owners and charities – please perform due diligence before appointing new clothing/textile bank operators The Textile Recycling Association (TRA), the UK’s only recognised trade association for collectors and processors of used clothing and textiles is reminding local authorities, landowners and charities of the importance of undertaking due diligence before they appoint any new clothing/textile bank operators to operate in their area. The association is hearing of increasing incidents where [...] … Textile Recycling Association · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Eligibility for Metals Climate Change Sector Agreement The post Eligibility for Metals Climate Change Sector Agreement appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news What is the metals Climate Change Sector Agreement The post What is the metals Climate Change Sector Agreement appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Confirmation of Extension & TP5 Sector Commitment The post Confirmation of Extension & TP5 Sector Commitment appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Every day, three billion microplastic particles enter the Bay of Bengal Researchers have found that the Ganges River could be for depositing three billion microplastic particles into the Bay of Bengal daily - impacting 655 million people. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news SockShop advent calendar raises more than £17,800 for Emmaus UK Emmaus UK has received a generous donation from leading sock and hosiery retailer SockShop, thanks to proceeds raised from sales of their 2020 Advent Calendar. By donating 15% of the... Emmaus UK · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Powys ponders monthly residual collections Powys county council is considering a switch to collecting residual waste just once a month, partly to cut costs and partly because residents continue to recycle “well”. As part of the proposals, the council could also make cuts to vehicles and staff. Powys county council would continue to collect recycling weekly under the plans, while … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Policy & government The Secretary of State has appointed Will Lifford as a Board Member of the Charity Commission Will Lifford has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a Board Member of the Charity Commission for three years from 18th January 2021 to 17th January 2024. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2021 Policy & government Support for schools boosted by additional computer donations from Sellafield Ltd Sellafield Ltd donates IT equipment to schools to support remote learning, GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news How Metal Paint Cans are Recycled The post How Metal Paint Cans are Recycled appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news UK Packaging Awards 2020 Metal Pack of the Year Shortlist The post UK Packaging Awards 2020 Metal Pack of the Year Shortlist appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Canned Food Taste Test The post Canned Food Taste Test appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news The Circular Journey of a Paint Can The post The Circular Journey of a Paint Can appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Tins are like old friends animation The post Tins are like old friends animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Metal – The Most Recycled Packaging Material animation The post Metal – The Most Recycled Packaging Material animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news How Food Cans Save Waste animation The post How Food Cans Save Waste animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Field to Food can animation The post Field to Food can animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Why Customer Service Isn’t A Waste Of Time For North East Recycling Firm WASTE COLLECTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE MAY SEEM AN UNLIKELY COMBINATION BUT AT KEENAN RECYCLING THEY GO HAND-IN-HAND. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BUILDING LONG-LASTING CLIENT RELATIONS ARE HUGELY IMPORTANT TO THE LEADING FOOD RECYCLING COMPANY. Head of service delivery at Keenan, Andrew Gerlach, explains a little more about why good customer service is paramount for the […] Keenan Recycling · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Confirmation of scheme extension & TP5 commitment – December 2020 The post Confirmation of scheme extension & TP5 commitment – December 2020 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety minutes January 2020 EnvHS mins 21Jan20 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety minutes July 2019 EnvHS mins 24July19FINAL MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety Minutes July 2018 EnvH&S mins 24July18 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Data published online after SEPA cyber attack The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says some of the data stolen by what it believes to be “international serious and organised cyber-crime groups” has been illegally published online. In an update given yesterday (21 January), the environmental regulator said work was underway to analyse the data set. However, it added it may never know … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Wrap and ZWS partner on lockdown food waste project Zero Waste Scotland and Wrap will partner on a national research project that will examine food waste levels during and after lockdown periods. The 18-month project is being lead by Leeds University and follows findings from Wrap that food waste volumes dropped by 34% during the first national lockdown in 2020, “the sharpest fall on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Council news 28 DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL Agenda Item No 7 REPORT OF THE HEAD OF GOVERNANCE PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR CORPORATE PERFORMANCE AND HUMAN - Dover District Council Dover Council · 22 Jan 2021 Global What is stakeholder capitalism? It's History and Relevance - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 22 Jan 2021 Policy & government Austria's greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 22 Jan 2021 Council news MAB19584 - CASTLEHILL - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 22 Jan 2021 Global 10 tests for a Green Deal-compatible EU farming policy Today negotiations on the EU farming policy restart under the Portuguese Council presidency. These talks are critical, because EU agriculture will make or break the success of the Green Deal. The EEB agriculture team set out our ten tests which the CAP must meet to help deliver the European Green Deal. The current intensive model of food production is wreaking havoc for the environment and for … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Jan 2021 Research & science ACS Environmental Au Journal - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 21 Jan 2021