Recycling news: 2017

Industry news LARAC and Coffey cautious about DRS report Both the local authority recycling advisory committee (LARAC) and recycling minister Therese Coffey have expressed caution in light of the latest report on Deposit Return Schemes from Keep Britain Tidy Group. The study, which is supported by the Campaign to Protect Rural England and written by Eunomia, claimed that councils would benefit from the introduction … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Our Past, Your Future By now, you may be familiar with CSG’s recent efforts to identify the most important elements that make us what we are – which we’ve called our brand pillars. Last week, we examined our unique approach to customer service. This time, the focus falls on another area that makes CSG so special: our heritage and […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Powerday What House sponsorship celebrates housebuilders Powerday will be celebrating the best of housebuilding with our sponsorship of the What House Awards this year. The prestigious event, in its 36th year, highlights all that is best in the housebuild... Powerday · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news News in brief (11/10/2017) With news on: Biffa’s report; Epping Forest launches rewards scheme; Veolia’s South London CAs; UKCM accredited from Alcumus; and Birmingham student wins waste prize. Biffa report shows businesses don’t recycle food Biffa has revealed that food service businesses are throwing a big percentage of inedible food waste in the bin – enough to power over … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Eunomia finds councils ‘will benefit’ from deposit scheme A study supported by the Campaign to Protect Rural England and written by Eunomia has claimed that councils would benefit from the introduction of a Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England. The piece of work comes as Defra consults on the idea of a DRS and was supported by other groups including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Tyre Recovery Association launches new website as guidance to the tyre recovery process The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has made understanding the process of tyre recovery and tyre recycling much easier with the relaunch of www.tyrerecovery.org.uk. The new website features enhanced functionality and responsiveness as the TRA adapts to today’s needs. As the representative of the UK’s tyre recovery sector, the TRA’s main role is to promote best… Tyre Recovery Association · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Ward helps Sustrans volunteers clean-up Bennerley Viaduct Sustrans project to restore and reopen Bennerley Viaduct received a further boost thanks to the help of a local... Ward Recycling · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Record turnout for Recoup conference Plastics recycling organisation RECOUP recently held its annual conference. Anne Hitch, communications manager at RECOUP, takes a look at some of the discussions during the day. Consumer and producer responsibility, increasing quality and quantity of collected material, creating demand through recycled content and innovative thinking, were all part of the discussion for the record numbers … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2017 Policy & government Croeso i Rhentu Doeth Cymru | Welcome to Rent Smart Wales - Rhentu Doeth Cymru Welsh Government News · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news Waste sector warned over tax evasion law The waste management sector is “not prepared” for new legislation on tax evasion, which makes businesses criminally liable if they fail to prevent tax evasion, a tax expert at a top London law firm warned this week. Under the UK Criminal Finances Act 2017, which came into force on 30 September, a company can be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2017 Industry news China halts more than 150 coal-fired power plants The post China halts more than 150 coal-fired power plants appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 11 Oct 2017 Council news Allotment application form - Harlow Council Harlow Council · 11 Oct 2017 Council news Melton Economic & Environmental Affairs Committee (previously Rural, Economic & Environmental Affairs) - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 10 Oct 2017 Council news Councillor Alison Freer - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 10 Oct 2017 Council news Your Councillors - Melton Borough Council Melton Council · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Seeing your way through your waste paperwork trail Emily Hare's Blog picks up on one of the challenges that come with managing waste on a daily basis; legal compliance and maintaining your audit trail. Valpak · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Landfill methane oxidation techniques Provides evidence on selecting appropriate methane oxidation techniques over the whole life cycle of a landfill GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Committee on Climate Change seeks new members The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is looking to appoint two new expert members specialising in climate science and the power sector. Climate Change Committee · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Recycling of cups and cartons moves forward Moves to further develop the recycling of coffee cups and cartons were announced today (10 October). On the cups front, a trade group is bringing different companies together to increase cup volumes for collecting. And, on the cartons side, Waste and Resource Action Plan (WRAP) has published new collections guidance for collecting cartons as part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs v A-Dec Dental UK Limited: [2017] UKUT 0342 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Berrner and Judge Raghavan on 10 October 2017. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Life Changing Cotton in Ethiopia TRAID has funded Pesticide Action Network’s (PAN UK) work since 2009 to support cotton farmers to reduce and stop using... TRAID · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news RDF and SRF round-up (10/10/2017) Andusia Recovered Fuels has secured a contract with German energy-from-waste plant, N+P has extended SRF supply with Cypriot cement company and Re-gen Waste has been recognised for a local award. Andusia Refuse derived fuel (RDF) exporter Andusia has signed an agreement with MHKW Rothensee to export waste to the German company’s plant, located in Magdeburg, Germany. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Lord Deben and Paul Johnson reappointed to Committee on Climate Change The Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, Lord Deben, and Committee member Paul Johnson have been reappointed to their roles. Lord Deben has led the Committee since 2012. His five-year term, due to end this year, has been extended for a further five years until September 2022. Paul Johnson’s five-year term, which also concludes this year, has been similarly extended for a further five ye… Climate Change Committee · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Offsite sorting by Biffa pushes Dunelm to 90% recycling Furnishing and homeware retailer Dunelm has announced a 90% recycling rate as a result of working with waste management firm Biffa over the past five years. Biffa said that overall 92% of the retailer’s waste was now diverted from landfill with recycling at a “direct rate of 81%” with offsite sorting adding a further 9%. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Mills to join Iona and new director at Amey Two senior appointments have been announced within the waste management sector with Peter Mills, managing director of Panda (UK), moving to private equity firm Iona Capital and Amey appointing Simon Houlahan as southern business director. Peter Mills, who is well-known within the organics sector, is to leave Panda next month (November 2017) and join London-based … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Cory wins Tower Hamlets contract Cory Riverside Energy has announced that it has won a contract to provide waste management services to the London borough of Tower Hamlets, which covers residual waste CA site. The energy from waste company takes over the work from Veolia which held the contract with the authority since 2006 (see letsrecycle.com). Running from October 2017 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2017 Industry news Nisa Board Recommends Co-op Group Offer To Nisa Members - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 10 Oct 2017 Global GREENPAK (MALTA) A CAMPAIGN ON SUSTAINABLE USE OF PLASTIC BOTTLES AND THE INCREASING IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING. 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