Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Impact Report 2021; Embracing a Circular Future Circular Communities Scotland Impact Report 2021 Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government Greenspace Limited v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2021] UKUT 0290 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Leech and Judge Jonathan Richards on 22 November 2021 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news CIWEM Membership Application Guidance - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government CAS RAF NetZero ambition The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston gave a speech at the Kings College London on the RAF's NetZero ambition GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news The barriers to achieving island biodiversity targets A study indicates the greater necessity for biodiversity conservation, analysing 33 barriers to reaching biodiversity targets and how nations are to better manage island ecosystems. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Nov 2021 Council news Contact Planning - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government National Waste Programme The National Waste Programme was established to implement the UK’s strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW) from the nuclear industry. It is an industry-wide collaboration led by LLW Repository Ltd on behalf of the NDA. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Record numbers attend BMRA Annual Dinner 2021 - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 24 Nov 2021 Council news Ways to pay your Council Tax - London Borough of Bexley Bexley Council · 24 Nov 2021 Industry news Carbon capture and storage project - Cory Group Cory Group · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news So, you want to sue Greenpeace… Inspired by Succession? Whether or not there's a cousin Greg in your life, here's how you can follow in Uncle Ewan's footsteps and remember Greenpeace in your Will - or just chip in a few pounds today. Greenpeace UK · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news European EfW plants seek ‘new markets’ as UK exports fall There is a “growing demand” for new markets for refuse derived fuel (RDF) in Europe as exports from the UK continue to fall. Kjetil Vikingstad, Geminor’s chief executive, explained in a statement today that the UK has been the largest market for RDF in Europe “for a long time”, particularly for EfW facilities in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2021 Global Brussels region on the path to circularity as it begins its journey towards becoming a Zero Waste City The Capital-Region of Brussels (Belgium) announced today their commitment to become a Zero Waste City Region with Zero Waste Europe, becoming the first Belgian city and the first Northern European capital to do so. The decision comes after year-long conversations between the region and Zero Waste Europe together with its Belgian member, Zero Waste Belgium. […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Nov 2021 Global Waste-to-Energy Steam Turbine delivered to East Rockingham in Australia GE Steam Power has successfully designed and delivered a Waste to Energy (WtE) Industrial Steam Turbine and Generator (STG) to... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news Veolia to ‘pursue more prosecutions’ for staff abuse Veolia has committed to pursue more prosecutions against members of the public who abuse its frontline staff, after incidents doubled in the past year. The company has today (23 November) launched an initiative called StreetKind, a new campaign featuring communications “thanking residents who recognise the hard work of their teams and taking stronger action against … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news Skip firm fined after worker ‘crushed between vehicles’ Thorncliffe Building Supplies has been fined £180,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,856, after a worker suffered “life changing injuries” when he was struck by a reversing vehicle. According to a statement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the incident took place on 6 June 2019 at the company’s site in Abergele, Wales, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2021 Policy & government Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Corfe Mullen A Dorset man who ran an illegal dumping ground has been ordered to pay more than £3,000. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news Letter: Deep Sagar writes on Deposit Return Schemes With Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) proposed for England and Wales and the Scottish Government’s aim of introducing one in July 2022, the chair of the government’s Advisory Committee on Packaging has written to letsrecycle.com. The letter from the chair, Deep Sagar, comes a week after the Scottish Government left the timetable unclear for a DRS … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news European Parliament resolution calls for a rapid reform of FCM laws In October 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Farm to Fork Strategy, supporting targets and measures to reduce pollution along the value chain including EU Food Contact Materials (FCM). Parliament called on the European Commission to bring forward the date of the publication of their proposal for a new regulatory framework. Action […] CHEM Trust · 23 Nov 2021 Global Climate Coffee – LOCOMOTION H2020 project – 25 November – Online Blue-Action and ECRA invite colleagues from across the climate science community to join for a new series of regular online knowledge exchange events. These relaxed meetings […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Nov 2021 Global Media Briefing on new NGO assessment of CAP Strategic Plans – 30 November – Online NGO screening reveals new CAP national plans out of sync with Green Deal objectives This is an invitation to a media briefing ahead of the […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news UKWSL to make ‘several acquisitions’ after Santander funding UK Waste Solutions Ltd (UKWSL), which rebranded as Novati in May, has unveiled its “acquisition-led growth plans” backed by funding from Santander. Santander UK has provided the Nottinghamshire-based waste broker with a “seven-figure five-year revolving credit facility” to support its plans to grow turnover by 40% to £100m by 2024, largely through acquisitions. The company, … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2021 Global Get ready for the Economic Governance Review – 1 December – Webinar Get ready for the Economic Governance Review Wednesday 1 December, 14:00 – 15:00 CET Please Register Here The EEB and CAN Europe are please to invite […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Nov 2021 Policy & government The impacts of wind power on terrestrial mammals- A synthesis ISBN 978-91-620-6510-2 - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 23 Nov 2021 Council news www.walthamforest.gov.uk Dear Parent, I hope that all is well with you and your families. I am writing to let you know that you - Waltham Forest Education Hub Waltham Forest Council · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news Social peer-to-peer marketplace: Depop - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news Solving the plastic waste problem of nappies - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 23 Nov 2021 Council news Telford and Wrekin Leisure - apps.telford.gov.uk Telford and Wrekin Council · 23 Nov 2021 Industry news REA welcomes EV charger requirement for new buildings from 2022 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 22 Nov 2021 Global First Capacity Building Webinar on the Transparency of Chemicals in Products – 9 December – Online The EEB would like to invite you to the first capacity building webinar on Transparency of Chemicals in Products. The webinar will cover several aspects […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news HWRC permit system for vans in Greater Manchester The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has urged residents to apply for a free permit if they use a van, pickup or twin axle trailer at household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). From 1 December, anyone wishing to use one of these vehicles to take domestic waste or recycling to a recycling centre will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Global Scan4Chem app to know about toxics in products – 13 December – Online Join the EEB webinar on the Scan4Chem app to know about toxics in products! Please register here The EEB would like to invite you to […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Nov 2021 Policy & government National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q1 FY 2021 to 2022 LLWR’s National Waste Programme Quarterly Reports show progress being made within the National Waste Programme community. This report covers Quarter 1 for FY21/22. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news The Commission’s new proposals for the European Green Deal The European Commission has adopted three new proposals to stop deforestation, manage sustainable waste, making soils healthy for the environment, and promoting a circular economy. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2021 Global Regional Consultation for Major Groups and Stakeholders in the European Region – 14 December – Online Regional Consultation for Major Groups and Stakeholders in the European Region Tuesday 14 December, 9:00 – 13:30 CET Please Register Here The EEB and Women […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Nov 2021 Council news Public Register Operator/Premises Search - AWL Provision of Boarding for Cats or Dogs - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news EA hitting illegal site target but warns over accuracy The Environment Agency reported the lowest ever number of high-risk illegal waste sites in the first quarter of 2021, but warned many might be going unreported. In its corporate scorecard for first quarter of the 2021/22 financial year (April-June 2021) the Agency reported that there were 201 illegal waste sites, which remains below its ceiling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news Food Comms meeting minutes 10 September 2021 The post Food Comms meeting minutes 10 September 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news News in brief (22/11/21) With news on: GMB cancels Sheffield refuse strike; Scotland to implement sing-use plastic item ban; arc21 reiterates ‘waste crisis’ warning; and, Rotherham fly-tipper fined £134,000. GMB cancels Sheffield refuse strike The GMB Union announced on Friday (19 November) that a strike planned for refuse collectors was called off, after an agreement was reached on pay. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Global The green recovery in Central and Eastern Europe The first allocations of recovery funds are flowing to Central and Eastern European capitals. While the European Commission has endorsed most national recovery and resilience plans submitted by these countries, watchdog civil society organisations fear they may be another missed opportunity to deliver the long-awaited green breakthrough. Probably not since their accession to the EU have Central… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Nov 2021