Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Vegware provides guidance for processors Compostable packaging producer Vegware has released new visual guidance for biowaste processors handling their products. With increasing volumes of compostable packaging entering processing facilities, Vegware says that its guidance will ensure that operators are better able to identify whether materials are compostable. Lucy Frankel, environmental and communications director at Vegware, said: … letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2019 Industry news Fire conference to encourage industry to work together The waste and recycling industry will be encouraged to work together to reduce the dangers posed by fire at the 2019 Fire Prevention & Control in the Waste & Recycling Industry Conference. Taking place on 7 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, the event – which is organised by Letsrecycle.com – will help … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2019 Industry news Collard acquires Raymond Brown’s waste division The Collard Group – the parent company of demolition and waste management company R. Collard – has announced that it has acquired Raymond Brown Waste Solutions (RBWS). Completed on Friday (18 October) the deal will see the nine recycling centres owned by RBWS, along with its fleet, equipment and people, transferred to the Hampshire-based Collard … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2019 Policy & government Review of differential absorption LiDAR flare emission and performance data This project reviewed data on how well waste industrial gases are broken down by burning in flares. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2019 Research & science Lecturers at D-INFK - people.inf.ethz.ch ETH Zurich News · 22 Oct 2019 Global Environmental justice organisations condemn SA's plans for more coal electricity In the wake of a new bout of load-shedding, the long-overdue Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) was finally published for implementation today – following nearly a year of deliberations, behind closed doors, at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC). The Life After Coal Campaign (LAC) and Greenpeace Africa (GP) are appalled to note that the new IRP […] Break Free From Plastic · 22 Oct 2019 Global Argentina’s new waste decree is illegal and must be repealed On 26 August, Argentinian president Mauricio Macri signed decree 591/2019, reclassifying what are considered wastes and what are considered commodities in the context of international trade (transboundary movements). According to local and international environmental and social organizations, the new waste decree is illegal under international law, and places its environment, health, and recycl… Break Free From Plastic · 22 Oct 2019 Industry news Edmonton EfW ‘crucial’ for climate despite legal bid The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has hailed its plans for the replacement of an incinerator as “crucial to tackling the climate emergency” – despite facing a legal challenge from environmental campaigners. The NLWA claim that the carbon impact of two million Londoners could increase if the current incinerator at the Edmonton EcoPark is not … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2019 Global Oman to Host a Conference over the Role of Sustainability and Waste Management: the International Sustainability, Resources & Technology Conference in 2020 A shared mission to establish a regional platform in Oman to accelerate the deployment of cutting edge technological innovations, leading to the achievement of the sustainable development goals and the transition to a circular economy. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Extending Geminor relationship with Brexit-proof contract Powerday has signed a new Brexit-proof contract with leading supplier of renewable fuels, Geminor, for the export of 60,000 tonnes of high grade refuse derived fuel (RDF) each year to Sweden. As Lond... Powerday · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Bywaters Highly Commended at 2019 Planet Mark Awards In addition to achieving Planet Mark accreditation for the sixth year in a row, Bywaters was nominated for three different Planet Mark Awards at a ceremony held at Sadler's Wells Theatre on the 17th October. Bywaters · 21 Oct 2019 Policy & government Sustainability in information and communication technology (ICT): a Defra guide A Defra guide to help businesses create a greener, more sustainable future through information and communication technology (ICT). GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Cheshire unions demand ‘fully in-house’ service Cheshire trade unions are calling for waste services to be brought “fully in-house” at their local council and have criticised plans for a Local Authority Trading Organisation (LATO). Cheshire West and Chester council is currently setting up a LATO to deliver waste services in the area, after Kier pulled out of its contract six years … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Chemical recycling of plastics ‘10 years away’ It would be “optimistic” to suggest that chemical recycling will become a viable outlet for waste plastics inside the next decade, a specialist in the sector has said. The comments came from Rob de Ruiter, business executive for the Dutch independent research organisation company TNO, who was speaking at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Scotland set to legislate single-use cup charge The Scottish Government is planning to introduce a charge on single-use drinks cups. The proposal will be included in the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill and follows a recommendation from the Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures (EPECOM) that a disposable cup levy be implemented. (see letsrecycle.com story) If the legislation is passed by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2019 Industry news Wearing Pink to Raise Over £300 for Breast Cancer Research Above: Ward and the Hazardous Waste team, Shannon Reddish, Mandy Musson and Adele Smithhurst expertly photographed by our very own... Ward Recycling · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Brexit deal brings port congestion optimism There is optimism in the waste and resources sector that the latest Brexit deal agreed between the UK and the European Union will ease concerns surrounding congestion at ports if it is approved on Saturday (19 October). With no-deal Brexit preparations ramping up in recent months, there has been concern that exporters of waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2019 Policy & government BH20 7PB, Viridor Waste Management Limited: environmental permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BX4054ID/S009 View the partial surrender issued for Trigon Hill Landfill Site, Near Wareham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 18 Oct 2019 Global Repairers are heroes, give them a statue! To highlight the importance of repair and to express their admiration and support to all repairers, Belgian organisations transformed the statue of Mercator in Brussels into 'Mercator the repairer'. Right to Repair Europe · 18 Oct 2019 Global EU is looking into Google’s repair-damaging behaviour For several months now, Google has been blocking advertisements from independent repairers, as opposed to those from manufacturers and their authorised repairers. Runder Tisch Reparatur turned to the EU to draw attention to Google's behaviour. Right to Repair Europe · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news ASA UK & Ireland The post ASA UK & Ireland appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Need for vigilance in fight against modern slavery Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal raises awareness for the need to be vigilant for acts of modern day slavery in SMEs as Anti-Slavery Day is marked on the 18th October. OPINION: A subject that we are hearing more and more about is modern day slavery. It is easy to think that this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news People news round-up (17/10/19) With news on; environment director selected for Newham council; Restore Datashred announce new managing director; WRAP appoints three new trustees; Berry bpi gains business development manager; new chair of Natural Resources Wales appointed Environment director selected for Newham council Newham council have selected Jamie Blake as their permanent corporate director of environment and sustainab… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Ardagh, Metal Beverage UK The post Ardagh, Metal Beverage UK appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news UK behind Europe in can recycling, figures show Statistics released by the trade body European Aluminium this week have shown that the UK recorded a 4 percentage point jump in aluminium recycling rates in 2017. However, the 72% recorded by the UK is still below the European average of 74.5%, although the 4% jump is higher than the EU-wide rise of 2.8%. But, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Gelatex Technologies wins Green Alley Award 2019 This year’s Green Alley Award goes to Estonian startup Gelatex Technologies Der Beitrag Gelatex Technologies wins Green Alley Award 2019 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Beverage Carton Industry Joins Forces Globally to Drive Action on Sustainability The beverage carton industry creates GRACE – THE GLOBAL RECYCLING ALLIANCE FOR BEVERAGE CARTONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, joining forces at a global level to strengthen the beverage carton position as low carbon, sustainable and recyclable packaging. The CEOs of ACE’s member companies BillerudKorsnäs, Elopak, SIG Combibloc, Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, created GRACE to support the… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news WEEE compliance fee consultation begins Defra has launched a consultation on options for this year’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee. As in 2018, proposals for the fee have been put forward by the compliance scheme Valpak and the Joint Trades Association (JTA), a group of product focused trade associations who work on policy issues around producer responsibility. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Oct 2019 Global The Asia we know Earlier this week, hundreds of local government officials and non-government organisations (NGOs), including fellow GAIA members, gathered in Penang for the International Zero Waste Cities conference. Jack McQuibban, our Cities Programme Coordinator, and Enzo Favoino, Chair of our Scientific Committee, were fortunate enough to be there to present the Zero Waste Masterplan and showcase the […] T… Zero Waste Europe · 18 Oct 2019 Global Plastic-free Seoripul Festival held in Seoul Seoripul Festival is an annual festival that Seocho-gu government has been hosting for five years to bring art and music performances in the city, attracting more than 950,000 visitors. This year, the festival organizers announced three key rules to go plastic-free, including 1) No plastic bags, 2) No bottles water, and 3) No plastic containers […] Break Free From Plastic · 18 Oct 2019 Industry news Aluminium International Today Issue May/June 2026 - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news Plastic oceans – can technology help turn the tide? Alan Ewens, Data Analyst, discusses the scale of the ocean plastics issue and some of the technological advancements that may provide solutions. Valpak · 17 Oct 2019 Research & science MADMEC teams address plastic waste problem with materials science Finalists presented an alternative to nondegradable plastics, and an additive to help plastics decompose. MIT News — Recycling topic · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news Planning - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news BBC reports PM to Chair Cabinet Climate Change Committee BBC reports that the Prime Minister is to Chair a newly-formed Cabinet Committee on Climate Change. Committee first mooted by Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom to the BEIS Committee on 15 October. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news ERP UK Q3 2019 Newsletter All the latest news, data and analysis Der Beitrag ERP UK Q3 2019 Newsletter erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news Trade bodies unite with reciprocal membership The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and The Recycling Association (TRA) have joined forces in a reciprocal arrangement that will see them share expertise and ideas to the benefit of both organisations. The reciprocal membership agreement was approved by the Boards of the WRA last month and TRA this month. It is aimed at the two […] Wood Recyclers Association · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news ‘Clapped out’ Suffolk MRF to get £7.5m investment Suffolk county council is set to invest £7.5 million in one of its materials recycling facilities (MRFs) to reduce the costs of processing waste. The Great Blakenham MRF is operated by Viridor and handles all of Suffolk’s kerbside-collected mixed recyclable materials. The facility near Ipswich was built in 1998 and is now “clapped out”, according … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2019 Policy & government Regulator of Social Housing – Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19 For the period 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019. GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2019 Industry news Learning about earthquakes in Taiwan Here, we learn about earthquakes in Taiwan, including the causes of them, the benefits of the Earthquake Early Warning System and the real-time seismic network in the country. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Oct 2019