Recycling news: 2012

Industry news Government must support gasification industry Event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association hears of benefits that can be gained through new technologies letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2012 Policy & government The Committee on Climate Change today published its Annual Report & Accounts for 2011-12 – 5 July 2012 The report sets out the progress that has been made by the Committee in the last year. It includes performance highlights such as: a review on renewable energy’s contribution to decarbonisation; recommendations on the Fourth Carbon Budget; and a review highlighting the importance of Bioenergy for achieving UK targets. Climate Change Committee · 5 Jul 2012 Industry news KDC sets sights on Scotland… - Demolition News Demolition News · 5 Jul 2012 Industry news Landfill tax clarification published by HMRC Third set ofguidance outlinesevidence needed to prove the lower rate of tax applies, but advice on some issues still outstanding letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2012 Industry news Number of deaths in waste sector falls in 2011/12 Five people died in the industry in 2011/12 compared to nine in 2010/11, according to the Health and Safety Executive letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2012 Industry news Councillor slams critics at Newhaven EfW opening Veolia facility is a triumph for fact and science over attempts to mislead the public, says leader of East Sussex county council letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2012 Industry news Retailers play down rise in carrier bag usage British Retail Consortium says increase in single use bags used in 2011 dueto a change in shopping trends, after data published by WRAP letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jul 2012 Industry news Bottle chief warns against mixed plastics collection WRAP defends mixed plastics recycling in face of bottle warning and confusion claim from Nestl letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Waste minimisation ‘crucial’ to green economy Recycling minister Lord Taylor speaks at reception of Environmental Industries Commission in Westminster letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Waste prevention – food for thought Waste prevention is of core importance with the UK to prepare a plan. Jeff Cooper reports on some issues raised at a recent ISWA conference. letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Biffa welcomes approval for Shepshed EfW Approval for an energy from waste facility in Leicestershire has been given by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Sauce Consultancy to merge with 3G Communications firms Sauce and 3G are to merge together to provide wider range of services letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Bassetlaw fined over reversing accident Bassetlaw district council ordered to pay nearly 38,000 after pensioner was killed by a reversing refuse truck letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Bassetlaw fined over reversing accident Bassetlaw district council ordered to pay nearly 38,000 after pensioner was killed by a reversing refuse truck letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2012 Industry news Enterprise faces 250k penalty following complaints Northampton and Daventry councils say waste contractor must improve its performance immediately letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2012 Industry news HSE charging regime to be introduced in October Businesses found to be in material breach of law will be charged 124-an-hour for investigations by Health and Safety Executive letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2012 Industry news Defra looks to increase food waste distribution Environment secretary Caroline Spelman brokers meeting between retailers and charities to find new ways of donating food to the underprivileged letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2012 Industry news Call for organic waste to be phased out of landfill Think tank CentreForum publishes report looking at measures government should pursue to help anaerobic digestion sector fulfil its potential letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2012 Industry news AD capacity doubles in a year But, Defra progress report on anaerobic digestion action plan shows work on developing markets for digestate and skills in UK still outstanding letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2012 Industry news Appeal considered over unreasonable waste fine Cornish skip hire and haulage firm RK Transport issues statement after being ordered to pay over 100,000 in fines and costs last week letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news News in Brief With news on a food waste service in Yorkshire; efficiency in London; bottle recycling; Fernbrook Bio certification; and, WEEE recycling in Manchester letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news Straight wins 750k Dorset Waste Partnership deal Recycling container manufacturer to supply 200,000 new containers to homes across Dorset ahead of roll-out of single collection scheme letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news Kings Lynn EfW approved by Norfolk council But, decision cannot be finalised until it has been reviewed by communities secretary Eric Pickles letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news Legacy vital at zero waste Olympics Sector needs to build on use of compostable packaging, says NNFCC letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news Waste sector eager to overcome obstacles European Pathway to Zero Waste workshops are proving both popular and intriguing with a high level of debate and ideas letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news New Earth to build its first AD plant Bristol city council grants planning permission to company to build anaerobic digestion facility in Avonmouth letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2012 Industry news The Search is on for New Entrepreneurs NCWRP’s network of 27 social enterprises already covers much of the country. We are now looking for the last few entrepreneurs to complete the picture. We’re particularly keen to hear from prospective entrepreneurs in Liverpool, Leeds, Southampton and Hull, but if you’re in another part of the country give us a ring and we’ll discuss [...] Community Wood Recycling · 30 Jun 2012 Policy & government Pace of measures to reduce emissions needs to increase fourfold says Committee on Climate Change – 29 June 2012 Despite greenhouse gas emissions falling by 7% in 2011, only 0.8% of this can be linked directly to implementation of proactive carbon lowering measures, said the Committee on Climate Change today in its latest annual progress report to Parliament. Climate Change Committee · 29 Jun 2012 Industry news Final trommel fines guidance moves closer HMRC is set to issue more guidance over trommel fines which aims to make the whole issue of inert material much clearer letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2012 Industry news Resource efficiency vital, says ESA manifesto A manifesto vision of a more resource-efficient Europe has been launched by the UKs Environmental Services Association in Brussels letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2012 Industry news Cornish waste firm to pay 100k for waste offences Owner of R K Transport fined 70,000 and ordered to pay 36,525 in costs for waste offences following Environment Agency investigation letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2012 Industry news Eric Pickles intervenes in Norfolk EfW decision Planning committee meets to decide on planning application for King's Lynn facility as CLG places holding direction on any decision made letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jun 2012 Industry news DS Smith reports increase in recycling revenue Packaging giant publishes financial results for 2011/12, showing significant increase in revenue for recycling business letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2012 Industry news Scotland looks to amend PRN system Government says current system supports less recycling in the country as consultation also proposes target for 15% waste reduction by 2025 letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2012 Industry news Wales achieves 48% recycling rate Provisional municipal waste figures for 2011/12 show country is firmly on track to reach its 52% recycling target by 2012/13, says Welsh Government letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jun 2012 Industry news SAS To Attempt UK Beach Clean Record At Paddle Round The Pier - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 27 Jun 2012 Policy & government Community Right to Challenge comes into force From today more communities will be able to bid to take over local services they think they can run differently and better as the Community … GOV.UK · 27 Jun 2012 Industry news WEEE reprocessor pioneers fridge foam recycling Grantham-based WEEE recycler EnvironCom develops industry first method to recycle polyurethane foam from fridges letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2012 Industry news People Watch With news on new appointments at AmeyCespa, EnvironCom, PyroPure and Mach Tech Services and reappointment for GMWDA chair letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2012 Industry news Minister urges councils to be bold in procurement As UKs first waste services procurement framework officially launched, Bob Neill calls for local authorities to be clever when commissioning services letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jun 2012