Recycling news: 2017

Policy & government S43 2PR, Tawnywood Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Phoenix Materials Recycling Facility, Chesterfield under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2017 Council news Resident - Pembrokeshire County Council - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 2 Oct 2017 Council news Pembrokeshire County Council - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news #LiveMoreWithLess month – beg, borrow, barter or swap! I’d heard about Buy Nothing Day which takes place every November and how some people extend it for the full month. I was aware of ‘The Compact‘ who pledged to buy nothing new for a year, back in 2006. And I’ve met some fantastic bloggers, like Jen from My Make Do and Mend Life, who… Zero Waste Week · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news Money might grow on trees Alex White, Senior Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, reviews the crucial role of private investment in improving the state of the UK's valuable natural assets. Aldersgate Group · 1 Oct 2017 Industry news Wildlife Crime - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 1 Oct 2017 Council news Log in to My Account - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 30 Sept 2017 Industry news It’s #LiveMoreWithLess month! October is live more with less month. You didn’t know about it? That’s ok, I’ve just created it – well, at least it’s #LiveMoreWithLess month for me! I’ve been given an opportunity for something, which I’m going to need money for, so I’m figuring ways to raise the funds. And one of them is to… Zero Waste Week · 30 Sept 2017 Industry news this is what we do - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 29 Sept 2017 Council news Hart planning applications - Public Access - publicaccess.hart.gov.uk Hart Council · 29 Sept 2017 Council news My Exeter - Exeter City Council Exeter Council · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news HAMBURGERE - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news acpo - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news American Packaging - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news South Cambridgeshire to scrap paper caddies South Cambridgeshire council has confirmed its plans to stop collecting paper separately from households using caddies from mid-December, in a move to ‘simplify’ the recycling process. From 11 December 2017, the council advises residents to place used paper into their blue wheelie bins for recycling. The date was announced at a full meeting of South … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Costcutter donates to WRAP after packaging regs breach Supermarket chain Costcutter has made a contribution of more than £650,000 to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) after failing to meet its packaging waste obligations. Costcutter is among a number of businesses who have paid civil penalties rather than face possible legal action from January 2017 to August 2017. The Environment Agency revealed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government Brexit Minister visits university and businesses in Northern Ireland Robin Walker concludes visit to Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government SoUK.LB to promote social enterprise in Lebanon SoUK.LB - Social Enterprise Hub is a pioneering project on social enterprise in Lebanon with $15,000 to $40,000 grant per finalist. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Foraging fortnight Autumn is a great time for foraging. I’ve been picking apples, blackberries, pears and plums from my garden and hedgerows. I’m planning to go blackberrying again and I’m hoping to add in some elderberries too. We are also lucky to have a vegetable patch which is producing carrots, spring onions, beetroot, courgettes, celery, beans, and… Zero Waste Week · 29 Sept 2017 Global MEPs seek answers over burning waste Waste incineration in cement kilns is being put in the spotlight in the European Parliament as concern grows over its impact on public health. For years, the effects of air pollution on public health have been well documented. Increased cancer risk and immune system, respiratory, reproductive and neurological problems have all been linked to air […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Sept 2017 Global Zero waste leaders share best practice in Lithuania Žiedinė ekonomika (Circular Economy) was founded by Domantas Tracevičius to actively promote the separate collection of biowaste to show that it is both economically and environmentally sound and that it is very good practice to be able to separately collect many other recyclables. Žiedinė ekonomika’s team is particularly active in promoting waste management best practices […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Equipment news round-up (29/09/2017) With news on: Finlay promotes mobile plant; Whitham Mills delivers baling system; PLASgran’s investment; S Norton & Co prioritises investment; and Britcon completes AD. Finlay Hire promotes Kiverco’s mobile plant Finlay Hire, part of the Finlay Group of companies, is now a licensed hire specialist for Kiverco in England and Wales, specifically for the recently … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government Environmental permitting and statutory nuisance Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Agency in warning to landowners over dumped waste The Environment Agency has issued a warning to landowners in the north east of England to be vigilant of illegal dumping of baled waste on their land by waste criminals. In the last year, criminals who illegally dump thousands of tonnes of baled waste have cost land and property owners in the North East an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Vegware launches Scotland-wide collections to boost food and compostable packaging recycling - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 29 Sept 2017 Council news Home | Torfaen County Borough Council - Torfaen County Borough Council Torfaen Council · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Nuclear power is failing worldwide, it’s time for Hammond to back away The post Nuclear power is failing worldwide, it’s time for Hammond to back away appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 29 Sept 2017 Council news Report a bonfire nuisance - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Features Archives - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news What is the will of the UK people on hazardous chemicals? Nearly two-thirds (63%) of British citizens – including 62% of Leave voters – believe that there should be no reduction in regulatory standards that protect people and the environment from potentially harmful chemicals when the UK leaves the EU, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of SumOfUs and CHEM Trust by GQR Research. […] CHEM Trust · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Former V10 Polymers site suffers second fire A second fire involving waste plastics at a site previously operated by V10 Polymers in Blackburn has broken out in a matter of weeks. Over 70 firefighters from across Lancashire are dealing with the fire at the derelict building on Paterson Street, which started in the early hours of this morning (28 September). Efforts to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Scottish businesses warned over recycling requirements Inspections carried out by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have found that many Scottish businesses are failing to meet their legal requirement to present recycling separately from waste. As a result, SEPA is calling on businesses across Scotland to meet their duty to recycle or potentially receive a £300 Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP). Inspections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Trade bodies call for ‘urgent action’ on China Four trade bodies have written to Defra to “take urgent action” on the Chinese government’s proposed tighter import controls on waste materials. The letter was sent to environment minister Thérèse Coffey MP by the Confederation of Paper Industries, Resource Association, the Recycling Association and Environmental Services Association. In it, the trade associations also request that … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Bioplastics discussed at Stakeholder Conference on EU Plastics Strategy In preparation for the upcoming EU Plastics Strategy, the European Commission hosted the Stakeholder Conference ‘Reinventing Plastics – Closing the Circle’ on Tuesday, 26 September 2017, to engage with relevant stakeholders and gather feedback and input for the on-going process of drafting the plastics strategy. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Sneak peek: Programme highlights of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference Every year, the European Bioplastics Conference features a well-rounded conference programme attracting senior executives from across the bioplastics value chain, policy bodies, NGOs, and brand owners. We are happy to announce some first highlights of this year’s conference, taking place on 28-29 November 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director, European [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Member portrait: Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Marcelle Peuckert, Business Development Director at RSB In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Marcelle Peuckert, Business Development Director at the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) shares some information on one of the world’s most credible international sustainability and [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Perstorp steps up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading Capa plant Perstorp is securing the future of its Caprolactone business through a significant investment to upgrade its monomer plant in Warrington, UK and to further increase security of supply. The Caprolactone market is strategic and important to Perstorp, a global industry leader in organic chemistry headquartered in Sweden. The project was initiated and kicked off [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global News In Brief (September 2017) New bio-based PE films: UPM Raflatac, a global manufacturer of label materials, extends its range of film face materials for the European market with a new plant-based material that provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-based films for a wide variety of end uses. RafBio PE performs just like standard PE film, and its excellent [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Scotland Waste to Landfill Drops by 11 Per Cent The post Scotland Waste to Landfill Drops by 11 Per Cent appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Industry Sets Black Plastic Packaging Challenge The post Industry Sets Black Plastic Packaging Challenge appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Sept 2017