Recycling news: 2019

Global A Danish fiasco: the Copenhagen incineration plant Amager Bakke is a new, modern incineration plant in Copenhagen. It is also a lesson on questionable decision-making processes, poor project planning and economic and environmental failures. The new incinerator promises The history of the new incineration plant located in northeastern Amager goes back to 2009 (1). The five municipalities that owned the 40-year old […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Johnson and Gove back Rebecca Pow’s re-election campaign Both Michael Gove and Boris Johnson have thrown their support behind the recycling minister’s bid for re-election in her Taunton Deane constituency in Somerset. Rebecca Pow, the current recycling minister, launched her re-election campaign for the seat last Friday, which she has held since 2015. The campaign comes after parliament was officially dissolved this week … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Hackney installs ‘UK first’ reverse vending machine Hackney council has claimed to be the first local authority to install a reverse vending machine as part of its efforts to improve recycling rates in flats and on estates. The new machine, which has been supplied by Unisan, is installed on an estate in Hoxton and residents will receive vouchers in exchange for recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Council news Interactive Web Mapping - mapping.cityoflondon.gov.uk City of London Council · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Royal Parks success for Emmaus runners Eleven runners recently took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, raising a phenomenal £5,289.48 which will go towards providing support for people that have been homeless. Toby Bush, who secured... Emmaus UK · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Soy production linked to habitat loss in Brazil Researchers found that consumer markets for soy products have been linked to habitat loss in Brazil, suggesting a threat to biodiversity. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2019 Council news Community/Town Councils information - llyw.cymru Gwynedd Council · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Renewi’s UK revenue drops amid RDF tax warnings Renewi’s UK revenue has fallen in the past six months as the company’s half year results warn of “potential future risks” from Brexit and the Dutch incinerator tax. And, today’s (07 November) half year results –which are for first half of the financial year (April- September)– say that the potential tax on RDF exports to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Success for Bywaters and BNP PRE at 2019 PFM Awards Last night Bywaters and BNP Paribas Real Estate are thrilled to say we have won the PFM Partnership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. It’s fantastic to be recognised for the work we have done so far, and are looking forward to continuing to make an impact in the future. Bywaters · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Five small steps for a more sustainable 2020 Here, we cut through the confusion to discuss how you can realistically change your life to live a more sustainable 2020. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Craemer expands with second Telford site Plastics manufacturer Craemer Group is expanding with the opening of a second facility at Hortonwood West in Telford. The £25 million site for plastics injection moulding will be used to produce wheelie bins, pallets and storage and transport containers. This will include new products for Craemer UK’s portfolio, including a range of four-wheeled commercial waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Opposition to renewables hits an all-time low in the run up to the ‘climate election’ The latest public attitudes tracker published today has found that opposition to renewables has hit an all-time low. This comes just over a month before what has been deemed by opposition parties as the ‘climate change election’. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Cheshire West and Chester backs Protos gasifier Cheshire West and Chester council has unanimously approved plans for a 175,000 tonne-per-year capacity gasification plant at Protos, near Ellesmere Port. The facility is being developed by Progressive Energy and will look to generate ‘renewable gas’ from ‘unrecyclable wood’ and refuse derived fuel. This will be sourced primarily from the local region and discussions are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Six insights on accelerating innovation to reach net zero Nick Molho, Executive Director of the Aldersgate Group, explains how to accelerate innovation to reach net zero. Aldersgate Group · 6 Nov 2019 Council news Thundridge - East Herts Council East Hertfordshire Council · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Deposits for drinks cans ‘will boost plastic use’ Aluminium recycling body Alupro has hit out at plans for an ‘all in’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) planned for Scotland in 2021, saying it could increase the use of plastic bottles. This follows similar warnings from the glass industry in recent weeks, as criticism of how a DRS will operate ramps up. Earlier this year, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Extinction Rebellion protest ban lifted by High Court Today (6 November) the Extinction Rebellion protest ban lifted by the High Court created a landmark ruling on the right to peaceful protest. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Dorset Waste Partnership launches pay review Dorset council is launching a review into the pay of drivers working for the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP). The review was launched at Dorset’s October cabinet meeting, when Cllr Anthony Alford – Dorset’s portfolio holder for community and regulatory services – said the council had concluded that the DWP was paying drivers less than “neighbouring … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Renewi among firms awarded Green Economy Mark Renewi plc has become the latest recycling and waste management company to receive the London Stock Exchange’s new Green Economy Mark. The Anglo-Dutch company announced yesterday (November 5) that it has been awarded the Mark, which recognises companies and investment funds that derive 50% or more of total revenues from the ‘green economy’. This comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Plans unveiled for merchant EfW near Aberdeen Plans for a ‘multi-million pound’ energy-from-waste facility in Aberdeenshire have been unveiled by developer Agile Energy. The Aberdeen-based company has submitted a ‘Proposal of Application Notice’ to Aberdeenshire county council for its planned ‘Inverurie Energy Park’ at the Kirkwood commercial Park in Inverurie, North West of Aberdeen. The company said it would use “proven energy-from-waste… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Global ISWA Announces Arrival of New Communications Manager ISWA Announces the New Communications Manager to Join the General Secretariat Team in the Netherlands ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Nov 2019 Council news Disabled parking (on street bays) - Fife Council Fife Council · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news North America will leave Paris Agreement in 2020 President Trump has announced plan to leave Paris Agreement in 2020, the world's most cohesive plan to fight climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news 823 MILLION EXTRA PLASTIC BOTTLES UNDER PROPOSED DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME Aluminium packaging recycling body urges caution to avoid unintended consequences of a DRS Two thirds of shoppers will switch from buying infinitely recyclable cans to plastic bottles One in five people will lose their deposit as they continue recycling at home An ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme for drinks containers could result in an extra […] Alupro · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Appeal over Blaydon Quarry permit rejection Octagon Green Solutions has appealed the Environment Agency’s decision to reject its bid to transfer the permit of the Blaydon Quarry landfill site. This comes after the company applied in March 2019 to transfer the landfill permit of the site in Blaydon-on-Tyne, near Newcastle, to Midwest Solutions Ltd. The latest transfer request is the third in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Clarity Undertakes Mental Health First Aid Training The post Clarity Undertakes Mental Health First Aid Training appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news ‘More awareness needed’ over plastics in compost Organics recyclers are calling for more to be done to improve the quality of green waste feedstock collected at the kerbside. The call to action this week (November 5) comes in the wake of the Environment Agency launching a consultation on plans to crack down on plastic contamination in compost through the permitting system. Launched … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019 Global Plastic Atlas demonstrates scale of plastic pollution crisis and solutions for a zero waste future Brussels/Manila/Washington D.C. - Today, the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Break Free From Plastic movement have published the international English edition of the Plastic Atlas, holding launch events in the European Parliament in Brussels (quotes EC-FVP Frans Timmermans, MEP Bas Eickhout further down), and in Washington D.C. and Manila. The Plastic Atlas contains more than […] Break Free From Plastic · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news ACE calls for carton recycling support The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has called on European policy makers to ensure cartons are collected and recycled. The call comes alongside its newly-launched campaign ‘We’re not just square, we’re circular’, which represents a push by the European trade body to raise awareness of the “recyclability and low carbon footprint of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2019 Council news Occasional licence - Fife Council Fife Council · 5 Nov 2019 Policy & government Aggregates Levy Review Working Group Papers (agendas, presentations, minutes) relating to the Aggregates Levy Review’s Expert Working Group. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2019 Policy & government MIPIM 2019 Speech given by the Housing Minister at the property industry conference. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news A 60 second summary of WEEE in 2019 and what’s planned for 2020 Archana Pisharody, Consultant at Resource Futures gives an update on what has been happening in the world of WEEE and what is on the horizon for 2020. Resource Futures · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news ACE Brussels announces increased recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU Announcement coincides with launch of EU recycling campaign from the ACE Secretariat ACE Brussels is pleased to announce that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU28 rose to 49% in 2018. This is a small (1%), but steady increase in the EU beverage carton recycling rate from the previous year. “We are pleased… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news Bryson Recycling wins arc21 extension Bryson Recycling has won a three-year deal worth £12.6 million to continue processing dry recyclables from six councils in Northern Ireland. The contract was procured by arc21, the umbrella waste management group for local authorities in the east of Northern Ireland. As part of the deal, Bryson Recycling – a social enterprise which forms part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news Equipment news round-up (5/11/19) With news on; CRJ Services celebrates 20 years of machinery hire; TOMRA open Leicester ‘centre for excellence’; Warwick Ward win awards at dealer conference, and; Pellenc ST launches compact sorting machine. CRJ Services celebrates 20 years of machinery hire CRJ Services is celebrating 20 years in business providing material processing solutions to the UK and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news WRAP Retail Survey 2019: helping consumers reduce food waste through better labelling and produce changes Resource Futures led the primary data gathering fieldwork for WRAP’s 2019 Retail Survey. We surveyed a range of own-brand and branded food products to identify and record data which influence the amount of avoidable food waste in the home. Resource Futures · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news Plastic reduction ‘needs to be done carefully’ Public concern surrounding plastic packaging in supermarkets has grown over the past year, but its removal needs to be done carefully to avoid food waste. That was the verdict from WRAP’s latest Retail Survey released today (5 November). It showed that despite some progress, retailers “need to do more” do cut down on food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2019 Council news Search for, view, and comment on planning applications - Breckland Council Breckland Council · 5 Nov 2019 Industry news Viridor signs ‘landfill gas to transport fuel’ deal Viridor has signed an agreement with a Dutch technology firm to deliver a ‘gas clean-up system’ which will turn landfill gas into transport fuels. The deal with CarbonOrO – described by Viridor as a “£2million innovation investment” – will see the first plant installation at Viridor’s Dunbar landfill site in Scotland next year, where it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2019