Recycling news: 2009

Industry news Defra launches carrier bag reuse campaign But, initiative aiming to increase awareness of need to reuse carrier bags comes under fire from Lib Dems as "gimmickry" letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2009 Industry news Kerbside polystyrene collections pioneered in Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf introduces service for residents after installing compressor machine for the bulky material letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2009 Industry news Newport gasification plans approved Lancashire-based BioGen to work with Energos to develop 120,000 tonne-a-year capacity plant letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2009 Industry news Citroen rolls out scrappage incentive scheme French-owned car manufacturer links up with Cartakeback network, as calls grow for UK-wide scrappage scheme letsrecycle.com News · 6 Apr 2009 Industry news Greenstar invests in software to aid expansion Irish-owned waste management firm to replace existing operating system with REgenerist in 2009 letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2009 Industry news Textile market stable despite crisis President of BIR textiles division says "no exceptional market fluctuations" despite problems letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2009 Industry news First MBT plant wins approval in Northern Ireland Department of Environment grants permission for Fermanagh district council to develop £3.5m plant letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2009 Industry news Residual waste banned from HWRC following trade waste abuse Decision taken by Lambeth council to combat "widespread illegal use" by traders at Vale Street facility letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2009 Industry news Greenstar announces M&S food-grade plastic deal Irish-owned firm latest to sign food grade plastic supply deal as retail sector interest increases letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2009 Industry news Deadline passes for New Technologies Demonstrator Programme Final reports now expected to be submitted for Defra-funded waste treatment projects as assessment period ends letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2009 Industry news Head of waste at HSE set to change Paul Harvey due to end six and a half year tenure as head of waste and recycling section on Monday letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2009 Industry news Tesco to allow customers to leave excess packaging behind Initiative in two stores intended to help supermarket giant identify problem waste streams letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2009 Industry news News in Brief With news on a rebrand for Viridor, WRAP advice for SMEs and a WEEE recycling survey letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2009 Industry news Waste prevention focus for Recycle Week 2009 'Let's waste less' theme for annual nationwide recycling campaign in June letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2009 Industry news Falkirk enters into second MRF contract with Oran Company awarded five-year deal to sort commingled material at Grangemouth facility letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2009 Industry news The view from the finance sector Financial expert Paddy Thompson examines how landfill tax is affecting the waste sector letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2009 Industry news Tyregenics sale plans “unaffected” by huge fire Administrators remain confident of sale of tyre recycler despite loss of 2,500 tonnes of crumb in blaze letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2009 Industry news Nine new unitary authorities spell changes for waste services Forty-four councils replaced by new authorities in bid to cut costs on services such as waste collection letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2009 Industry news Landfill Tax rises to 40 a tonne Move broadly welcomed but councils call for ring-fencing and more clarity over future level of tax letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2009 Industry news SAS Warn Water Companies Year-Round UV Is Utterly Vital For Surfers - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 31 Mar 2009 Policy & government Composition of local authority waste Biennial update on the composition of local authority waste for England. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2009 Industry news Manufacturers urged to be more resource efficient in recession Report highlights opportunities from recycling and energy-from-waste which could save businesses money letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2009 Industry news Dulux extends support for paint re-use Paint manufacturer sponsors the national network for paint re-use projects, Community RePaint letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2009 Industry news Survey set to find out how much direct mail is recycled Royal Mail and Direct Marketing Association team up to investigate controversial waste stream letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2009 Industry news No excuse for putting needles in recycling bin Exeter city council urges residents to act responsibly after recovering 1,200 needles at MRF letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2009 Industry news News in Brief With news on Kerbside in Calderdale, vehicle vibrations and clutter in Warwickshire letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2009 Industry news Ofgem publishes guidance to energy-from-waste subsidies Impact of changes to ROCs system outlined ahead of implementation on April 1 letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2009 Industry news WRAP to investigate confusing food date labels Programme identifies need to strike balance between food waste reduction and safety letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2009 Industry news Biffa proposes second anaerobic digestion facility Waste management firm to continue focus on energy generation with development in West Midlands letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2009 Industry news UK partnership to develop WEEE recycling plant in Nigeria WEEE recycling firm Reclaimed Appliances and University of Northampton set to build facility in Lagos letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2009 Industry news News in Brief With news on Welsh recycling figures, Straight's financial results and vehicle de-pollution letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2009 Industry news SITA “disappointed” over planning refusal for Cornish EfW Next move undecided after county council rejects plans for 240,000 tonne-a-year capacity facility letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2009 Industry news Three projects receive over 300m in PFI credits Funding approved for plans by Norfolk and Hertfordshire county councils and South London Waste Partnership letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2009 Industry news Composting court case casts doubt over UK law Judge rules that planning permissions to expand operation near Bristol not valid as EIA Directive not followed letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2009 Council news Home – Herefordshire Council - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 26 Mar 2009 Industry news Waste industry “must address carbon efficiency” Mayor of London's appointment to LWaRB calls for carbon to be placed at centre of waste agenda letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2009 Industry news Economic downturn leads to fall in waste arisings Councils and waste management companies report up to 10% fall in waste and claim recession is a big factor letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2009 Industry news News in Brief With news on a recycling facility in Tamworth, furniture reuse in Wales and investment by Yorwaste letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2009 Industry news All waste shipments to Indonesia to require inspection New regulations coming into force on June 24 which will affect millions of tonnes of material letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2009 Industry news Recycling firm Greencycle enters administration Councils introduce contingency plans for services as 220 employees of Enfield-based collection firm are made redundant letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2009