Recycling news: 2011

Industry news News in Brief With news on an INCPEN study into packaging, a milestone for Every Can Counts and a sports deal for Powerday letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2011 Industry news Harrow to roll-out 1,000 communal bins for flats London local authority approves plans to offer service to 8,000 households in bid to help add 1.5% to recycling rate letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2011 Industry news Central Beds defends move to shortlist Covanta US EfW specialist named on four-bidder shortlist for waste contract despite council's previous criticism of incinerator plans letsrecycle.com News · 25 May 2011 Industry news ECO Plastics sorts billionth bottle at Hemswell plant Plastics recycling company celebrates reaching milestone since fire-hit plant reopened in November 2010 letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Blaze hits recycling firm Casepak’s Enderby site Leicester-based company starts investigation into cause of fire involving 200 tonnes of baled paper at Enderby site letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Bidders sought for 481m West London Waste deal Statutory body representing six West London councils advertises 25-year deal to handle 300,000tpa of residual waste letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Wiltshire signs MBT feedstock contract with Hills Council agrees to send 60,000tpa to Northacre plant in move which allows waste firm to start construction of 20m facility letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Scotland misses first Zero Waste Plan target Recycling data for calendar year shows country short of 40% target for 2010 but Scottish Government praises efforts so far letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Green glass potential revealed in retail study WRAP research indicates increased recycled content could cut emissions without hurting consumer perceptions letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Industry news Keenan Recycling completes largest VCU in Europe Scottish food waste recycling specialist finishes commissioning in-vessel composting plant in move which takes site capacity up to 45,000tpa letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2011 Policy & government Can Clegg’s ‘quiet green revolution’ inspire growth? The Deputy Prime Minister told the audience, at Norton Rose, that they should be in ‘no doubt’ about the Coalition’s commitment, asserting that a ‘quiet green revolution’ was underway in Whitehall. Climate Change Committee · 24 May 2011 Industry news Secretary of State makes decision on waste scheme The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has resolved to uphold our proposals, which will allow us to accept waste with small amounts of radioactivity at our existing hazardous landfill facility in East Northamptonshire. The Environment Agency has also now issued an authorisation permit for the disposal of these wastes. Naturally, we are […] Augean · 24 May 2011 Industry news No big bang when Grand Chancellor hotel checks out… - Demolition News Demolition News · 24 May 2011 Policy & government Oral Ministerial Statement on the Green Investment Bank Vince Cable delivers oral statement to the House of Commons: 24 May 2011 GOV.UK · 24 May 2011 Industry news Paul Levett takes advisory role at Closed Loop Former Veolia deputy chief executive to join plastics recycling firm as a non-executive director to coincide with expansion plans letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2011 Industry news Recycling helps boosts Viridor revenues by 13.6% Preliminary 2010/11 results for parent company Pennon reveal high recyclate prices and acquisitions contributed to success letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2011 Industry news Strike action hits Southampton waste collections Over 100 council refuse workers commence industrial action in dispute over change of terms to staff deals letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2011 Industry news Shanks launches Scottish business food waste service Waste and recycling company highlights legislative drivers behind new offering, which it is running at no extra cost to commercial customers letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2011 Industry news Plastics reprocessors herald end of price boom Reprocessors and purchasing managers claim market appears to have reached its zenith following period of continued growth letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2011 Industry news ‘Milestone’ reached as Runcorn EfW receives permit Viridor reveals target date for completion of first phase of large-scale plant after Environment Agency permit letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2011 Industry news ESA welcomes fourth Carbon Budget proposal Trade body supports introduction of emissions limits but calls on waste management sector to recognise global impact letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2011 Industry news WEEE bring banks rolled out in Cambridgeshire Waste management firm WRG begins installing banks in high footfall destinations across three district council areas letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2011 Industry news Waste made a priority for Green Investment Bank Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg identifies sector as one of three potential early focuses for 3bn lending institution and confirms 2012 start date letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2011 Industry news CSG Boosts Transport Fleet Waste haulage and disposal specialist Cleansing Service Group (CSG) has taken delivery of three new top of the range DAF trucks. Valued at £250,000, the new vehicles are two DAF CF85 tractor units fitted with 12.9 litre 460hp power units and advanced As-Tronic gearboxes. The CF85 was recently voted Fleet Truck of the Year. The […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 22 May 2011 Industry news POWERDAY AND WATES FINALISTS AT LETS RECYCLE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2011 Powerday and Wates attended Lets Recycle Awards for Excellence last week as finalists in the ‘Waste Management Initiative in the Commercial and Public Sector’ category. The awards celebrate best p... Powerday · 19 May 2011 Industry news EU-wide ban on plastic bags considered European Commission launches consultation on reducing bag use and also improving biodegradability of plastic packaging letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2011 Industry news Herts awards WRG 6m recycling centre contract County council strengthens working arrangement with waste management firm with deal to manage 11 HWRCs letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2011 Industry news Cornwall EfW overcomes final planning hurdle Communities secretary Eric Pickles upholds SITA UKs appeal against councils rejection of plans for 100m EfW facility letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2011 Industry news Etching effects and the formation of Streaking Defects on Al Extrusions - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 19 May 2011 Industry news ARE YOU FEELING THE PINCH SINCE 1ST APRIL? Although most of us were aware of the increase in landfill tax on 1st April of this year, only now is it beginning to hit home as the first waste management invoices since 1st April arrive in the post... Powerday · 18 May 2011 Industry news Benyon denies rift between departments over waste Minister insists CLG and Defra have good working relationship as he is grilled by MPs about next month's Waste Review letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news Newport Paper strengthens North East presence Waste management and paper specialist increases foothold in region with purchase of North East Recycling letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news Future of Evolve recycled paper thrown into doubt Divestment of Alizay paper mill to impact on UK office waste collections and Evolve brand letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news UPM unveils ‘state of the art’ £17m Shotton MRF Paper manufacturer holds open day as 270,000 tonne-a-year capacity plant gets up-and-running in North Wales letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news News in Brief With news on ADEPT assessing carbon impacts, a recycling iPhone app and a Shanks deal with Unilever letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news Councils could save 85m on waste procurement More than 100 councils sign up to agreement aimed at major cost-savings, claims groups behind procurement process letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news UPM debunks commingled myth Upon opening 17m Shotton MRF, paper giant discusses paper quality letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2011 Industry news Obligation data points to tight plastics PRN market Agency figures suggest performance in plastics recycling needs to improve from Q1 levels toachieve compliance letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2011 Industry news Recycling Association elects new president Adrian Jackson from Kent-based Prismm Ltd replaces Simon Marsden after he completes two year term in office letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2011 Industry news BBC WEEE programme a wake-up call for councils Reprocessors call on councils to check exactly how WEEE from their CA sites is dealt with and also back tougher enforcement action letsrecycle.com News · 17 May 2011