Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Clinical waste trial looms over ‘storage of human body parts’ The former boss of a clinical waste company faces trial over the alleged illegal storage of human body parts and other materials. It is also alleged that Garry Pettigrew obstructed an investigation by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, writes our correspondent. Mr Pettigrew, 54, was managing director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited which went into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Ventilation need remains as Covid rules eased With the ending of several Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in England, the Health and Safety Executive has reminded the industry that in three areas of the workplace, controls remain unchanged: adequate ventilation; sufficient cleaning; and good hand hygiene. Also emphasising the importance of adequate ventilation for waste crews, the chair of the WISH Forum, Chris Jones, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news How to reduce your hotel’s carbon footprint As a hotelier, your visitors are your pride and joy, and providing an enjoyable, relaxing stay is your highest priority. But as we head towards a greener economy, the sustainability of your business is a growing priority too. Adopting eco-friendly practices is a worldwide effort, with many companies making significant adjustments to mitigate the impact of climate change. Bywaters · 27 Jan 2022 Global Concluding the ISWA Scholarship Programme ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Southend takes more time on Veolia contract Southend council’s cabinet has postponed voting on whether the authority should opt against extending its contract with Veolia. On Monday (24 January), councillors on Southend’s scrutiny committee rejected a proposal to renew the waste and recycling collection contract, instead opting to “test the market” with a new tender (see letsrecycle.com story). The decision was set to … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Policy & government Mr C Paterson v Abbey Metal Recycling Ltd: 1402008/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news For disabled environmentalists, discrimination and exclusion are a daily reality From straws to street design, disabled people are often left out of the environmental decisions that affect them most. Greenpeace UK · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Behaviour Change becomes subsidiary of WRAP Not-for-profit social enterprise Behaviour Change became a subsidiary of WRAP as of 5 January, the sustainability charity announced yesterday (26 January). WRAP says the move follows intensified concern about the climate emergency but “too little focus” on the impact of individual consumption in the wake of the COP26 climate summit. Founded in 2009, businesses, Behaviour … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Global EU cash floodgates open for nuclear and gas There is no environmental, climate or economic reason to include nuclear and fossil gas in the EU investment taxonomy, writes Barbara Mariani. This article was originally published in Social Europe on 25 January 2022. At the turn of the year a European Commission proposal was leaked which would label two polluting energy sources, nuclear and fossil gas, as ‘environmentally sustainable’ in the E… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 27 Jan 2022 Research & science Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Webinar invite: Industrial Energy Transformation Fund’s (IETF) new £60 million competition The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently launched the next opportunity to bid for funding from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and would like to invite ADBA members to join the IETF Phase 2: Spring 2022 competition briefing webinar on Tuesday 1 February. Businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news ADBA meets Lord Callanan, again ADBA meets Lord Callanan, again On 24th January, the ADBA team met with Lord Callanan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at BEIS, to build on previous conversations on current barriers to growth of the UK AD industry and the support needed to overcome them. This was the third meeting with the Minister following the first one… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news EA publish response to TCM consultation Between 14 June to 9 August 2021 the EA ran a consultation on the attendance requirements for technically competent managers (TCM) on permitted waste sites. The two main areas requiring feedback were: options for proposed changes to the methods of calculating TCM attendance and other proposed changes to the attendance requirements proposed implementation timescales Three… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Cepi vision on paper collection and sorting in Europe Download here. For more information please contact Ulrich Leberle, Cepi Raw Materials Director, at u.leberle@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Europe targets greenwashing and eco-labelling for food New legislation from the EU and France will transform the future of food labelling, write Jean Pierre Schweitzer and Isabel Paliotta. This article was originally published by FoodDrinkEurope. This March, the European Commission will launch the much anticipated (and delayed) Green Claims initiative. Although limited information has been published about the initiative so far, it is expected to re… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Steinmüller Engineering received contract for the expansion of the VERA Hamburg sewage sludge incineration plant In December 2021, Steinmüller Engineering prevailed in an EU-wide bidding process for the construction of a fourth line to expand... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news One simple way to boost your funds in 2022 What are your fundraising goals this year? A new project, improved facilities, more equipment and supplies? Whatever you are aiming for, make sure easyfundraising is a part of your strategy easyfundraising enables you and your supporters to raise free donations towards your campaign target simply by shopping online with leading retailers Free to register and use, signing […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Heat networks an ‘important option’ for decarbonising London Ensuring heat from energy from waste (EfW) plants is used in heat networks is “an important option” for decarbonising London’s buildings sector, a report suggests. The report, commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, notes that waste heat is already being “deployed” in London under the North London Heat and Power Project, which will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news South London councils oppose Beddington EfW expansion The South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) has vowed to oppose any further expansion of Viridor’s Beddington energy from waste (EfW) plant. Viridor has applied to the Environment Agency to expand the capacity of the plant by 10% to 382,000 tonnes. The company said that by doing so it will be able to treat waste from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Policy & government The Planning Inspectorate annual report and accounts 2020/21 The Planning Inspectorate annual report and accounts 2020/21 GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2022 Council news Planning Application - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Staffordshire Moorlands Council · 26 Jan 2022 Council news Register for a Salford customer account - Salford City Council Salford Council · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NHS Test and Trace explores ‘recyclable’ Covid-19 tests The minister of health says NHS Test and Trace is exploring alternatives made from “predominantly recyclable or biodegradable materials” to current Covid-19 testing equipment. Edward Argar, Conservative MP for Arnwood, also said the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) was “reviewing the potential” of reusable face masks in acute settings. Mr Argar responded yesterday … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Nanoplastics in snow: The extensive impact of plastic pollution Plastic has been found everywhere, from plastic pollution in the oceans, to microplastics in food – researchers have now located nanoplastic particles in the snow. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Welsh minister rebuts council fears over inefficient DRS The climate change minister for Wales has appeared to acknowledge that council recycling schemes in Wales are efficient, and that councils will lose material to a deposit return scheme (DRS) which could be less efficient. Producers have also come under fire from the minister for their production of packaging. She accused them of the “willy-nilly” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NBF encourages the UK bed sector to support National Apprenticeship Week 2022 The National Bed Federation (NBF) is showing its support for National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February) by urging those in the UK bed sector to seriously consider introducing apprenticeships if they are looking to build and develop their workforce in 2022. This year marks the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week, a seven-day celebration that encourages individuals […] National Bed Federation · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NLWA formally signs £683m Edmonton contract The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has formally signed a £683 million contract with Spanish construction company Acciona to build the new Edmonton energy from waste (EfW) plant. The signing of the contract on Monday (24 January) will see Acciona begin preparation works at the site ahead of constructing the 700,000 tonnes per year facility. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Work ‘well underway’ at Bristol HWRC The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into the Bristol Waste Company’s application for an environmental permit for a new household waste recycling centre (HWRC). Work on the Hartcliffe Household Reuse and Recycling Centre, which will be based on Hartcliffe Way in the south of the city, began in March 2020. Cllr Nicola Beech, Bristol’s cabinet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Council news Common food complaints - Newcastle City Council Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news CIWM supports circular WasteAid project in The Gambia The WasteAid charity has rolled out a “circular economy network” project in The Gambia. Launched on 14 January, the network will aim to help improve the management of resources and wastes in the country, preventing pollution and supporting livelihoods in a green economy. The project is supported by up to £150,000 of funding from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news King size crane for metal recycling at Redcar Multi-award winning, metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested in a Mantsinen 70 hydraulic crane for its metal processing site at Redcar Bulk Terminal, to increase its export handling capacity for ferrous metals. Ward Recycling · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Wamitab/TCM refresher course - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Policy & government Genomics Beyond Health This report explores how genomics will affect our lives in the future, how the genome can influence people’s traits and behaviours beyond health and how studying our DNA presents both benefits and challenges to society. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2022 Council news Report a potentially hazardous tree - Gateshead Council Gateshead Council · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Ward’s support helps local charity allotment to flourish A donation of three free skips from Ward to Umbrella, a Derby and Derbyshire charity, has supported the organisation in realising ambitious plans to create an allotment where young people can enjoy spending time outdoors. Ward Recycling · 25 Jan 2022 Industry news Get to know our volunteers; Penny We have amazing people in the Repair Cafe Wales Family As part of a series on getting to know our volunteers, we’ve set a series of questions and our amazing volunteers have answered them ‘virtually’ for us. Next up in the series is Penny, a sewing and upholstery volunteer at RE:MAKE Newport: Q. What ... Repair Cafe Wales · 25 Jan 2022 Industry news The UK’s first 35 tonne Terex Fuchs electric material handlers heads out on hire FOR the last decade, Contract Plant Rental have been providing bespoke contract hire solutions to a wide variety of sectors, satisfying the specific needs of customers nationwide. They are proud to provide the latest machinery from the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers, and these latest two Fuchs material handlers are certainly no exception. The UK’s... Skip & Waste Magazine · 25 Jan 2022 Industry news Southend opts against Veolia renewal Councillors on Southend’s scrutiny committee have rejected a recommended proposal to renew its waste collection contract with Veolia, instead opting to go to the market. A report which went before the committee said that while the current deal with Veolia has been “operating well”, it failed to hit the contracted 50% recycling target in 2020/21 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2022 Industry news Audit slams York’s commercial waste service after loss City of York council’s commercial waste service “failed to keep up” with the volume of businesses that had to close during the Covid-19 pandemic, a damning audit concluded. The auditor Veritau explained that the council’s inability to determine whether a business was operating and having its waste collected led to a “potentially significant loss of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2022 Industry news REA says better than expected borrowing figures give Government scope to act on energy bills crisis REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Jan 2022