Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Mid Sussex Wood Recycling wins 3rd place at Mid Sussex community awards The inaugural Mid Sussex Applauds Awards took place on October 13 at Meridian Hall, East Grinstead, in celebration of the people and organisations who make the district a wonderful place to live. The categories were Stronger Together, Take Pride in Mid Sussex, Young Achiever, Stronger Communities, Business in the Community, Young Volunteer of the Year, [...] Community Wood Recycling · 15 Oct 2019 Industry news Government hint at the creation of a cabinet sub-committee on climate change in response to CCC Earlier this afternoon Andrea Leadsom MP stated that the Government could ‘potentially’ introduce a new cabinet sub-committee on climate change in the Government’s response to the CCC’s annual progress report. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2019 Industry news Government propose simplified planning for energy storage projects The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has this morning published proposals for energy storage technologies to be processed via the local planning process at all sizes, rather than proceeding via the National Planning Regime when above a certain size, as is the case with power projects at present. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2019 Global New report shows how EU countries can quit single-use plastics and switch to reusables Brussels, October 15 – Reusable alternatives to wasteful single-use plastics are on the rise across Europe, and national governments have the tools at their disposal to boost them and slash plastic pollution, according to a new report released today by Break Free From Plastic Europe and the Rethink Plastic alliance. The Reusable solutions: how governments […] Break Free From Plastic · 15 Oct 2019 Industry news Meet the speakers: Ian Bartels - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 15 Oct 2019 Industry news Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2019 - FareShare FareShare · 15 Oct 2019 Industry news Villiers points to UK-wide Environment Bill Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has heralded the government’s new Environment Bill, announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday, as one for the whole of the UK. The Secretary of State commented that there had been “extensive and continued collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh governments and the Northern Ireland Civil Service” which has enabled the bringing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2019 Policy & government Government introduces ground-breaking Environment Bill Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2019 Council news Resident - Conwy County Conwy Council · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Climate risk reporting: an essential tool for a net zero and resilient economy Introducing mandatory requirements for businesses and investors to disclose climate risks and what they are doing about them is an essential part of achieving net zero emissions argues Nick Molho, executive director of the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 14 Oct 2019 Policy & government Net gain Under the July 2018 revision of the National Planning Policy Framework, the government requires local authorities in England to embed relevant strategies into local plans to deliver a net environmental gain over possible reductions caused by developments and infrastructure. The initial objective of this requirement will be to deliver gains in levels of biodiversity – short for biological divers… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Environment Bill ‘could unlock’ sector investment If implemented “correctly” the environmental legislation proposed in the Queen’s Speech could see millions of pounds invested by the waste and resource and wider sector, the Environmental Services Association has declared. Commenting on the Queen’s Speech (delivered on 14 October 2019), and which served to herald the government’s proposed Environment Bill, the ESA’s executive director, … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2019 Policy & government Competition: bioprocessing waste into reusable products This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition seeks proposals for novel and innovative approaches to develop a Bioprocessing Prototype System to recycle military waste, oils, fuel and other liquid waste, into reusable products. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Used cardboard prices down with talk of ‘crisis’ Strong warnings are being sounded by the UK’s recovered paper sector that rebates to retailers and local authorities are having to be slashed for used cardboard. And the concerns come as the paper division president of the global trade association BIR, has described the situation as a “crisis”, asking “when will it end?”. Some in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Queen confirms plans for Environment Bill Her Majesty Queen today confirmed in her speech to Parliament that environmental measures on a number of fronts are to be included in the government’s programme for the next Parliamentary session – and she mentioned “plastic pollution”. While the question of delivery by the current government of the proposals remains open in the light of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news 35-Under-35 Status Holders 2019 announced This year’s rising stars of the waste and recycling industry have been shortlisted and announced within the 35-under-35 Awards. The 35 listed for 2019 come from across the recycling and waste sector and have been named as “Status Holders of the 35-under-35 award”. This recognises young achievers and upcoming influencers who are striving for professional … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Countrystyle Sponsored Racer Nathan Heathcote wins the Ginetta ‘Am’ Championship Countrystyle Sponsored Racer Nathan Heathcote wins the Ginetta ‘Am’ Championship in the final drama-filled round of the Millers Oils Ginetta […] Countrystyle Recycling · 14 Oct 2019 Council news Large Item Checker - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 14 Oct 2019 Global Updates from Keppel Seghers on the construction of Bao’An WtE plant in Shenzhen A week-long testing and commissioning period for Phase III of the Bao’An Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility in Shenzhen, China, was just... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Oct 2019 Global EucoLight presents at the ISWA 2019 World Congress The International Solid Waste Association held their annual world congress in Bilbao on 7-9 October 2019. Over 1200 delegates attended to... L'articolo EucoLight presents at the ISWA 2019 World Congress proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Plastic free periods will not be universal without shame-free periods As Environmenstrual Week kicks off for 2019, Kate Chambers explores the issues around #plasticfreeperiods from consumer choice to flushing behaviours, marine litter and the rise of reusables. Resource Futures · 14 Oct 2019 Industry news Councils need not worry over DRS, says shadow minister EXCLUSIVE: Local authorities should not be concerned about losing money if a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is implemented, Labour’s Shadow Waste and Recycling Minister has told letsrecycle.com. He also supports council waste contracts moving in-house to create better services. Sandy Martin – who has held the shadow cabinet position since 2018 – said it was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2019 Council news CORPORATE VITALITY - Gateshead Council Gateshead Council · 14 Oct 2019 Global Asia city officials, groups showcase solutions to plastic pollution Penang, Malaysia (13 October 2019) — Hundreds of local government officials and non-government organizations (NGOs) in Asia are meeting in a two-day international conference in Penang, Malaysia to showcase solutions and discuss policies that will help bring an end to plastic pollution—and usher in sustainable, Zero Waste Cities in the region. The conference organized by […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Oct 2019 Industry news News - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 13 Oct 2019 Industry news Company Shop Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award. | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 12 Oct 2019 Council news Highway Records - Highway Status (map) - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 12 Oct 2019 Industry news Battery, solar exports skyrocket from 2012-2018 The REA and ElectraLink have found that battery storage exports to GB distribution networks rose to nearly 49GWh in 2018, up from 50MWh in 2014. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 11 Oct 2019 Policy & government New senior team for the Committee on Climate Change The CCC has made two new senior appointments to its secretariat, concluding a process which delivers a new-look leadership team for the organisation. Climate Change Committee · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news Kent councils pair begin ‘£56 million’ procurement Dover and Folkestone & Hythe district councils have this month begun a joint procurement process for an eight-year collections contract, which has been valued at an estimated £56 million. The new contract for the two councils is to begin in January 2021, when their current joint arrangement with Veolia – which was signed in 2010 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news Turning employee commutes green Joanna Flint, from Green Commute Initiative, illustrates how introducing a cycle to work scheme will help your organisation’s efforts to improve its employee commutes sustainability. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Oct 2019 Policy & government Ms J Beckles v Suez Recycling and Recovery Ltd: 1403314/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news Fighting the war against climate change Laszlo Giricz, Founder and CEO, discusses the work underway at Poseidon to provide solutions for greenhouse gas emissions during the current battle against the climate change emergency. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Oct 2019 Council news Overview and Scrutiny Review of Advice Services in Manchester Task and Finish Group - Manchester City Council Manchester Council · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news Cornwall delay after ‘unaffordable’ bids Cornwall council has extended the procurement process for its waste and recycling collection contract after the local authority failed to receive an affordable bid. The authority’s cabinet was told that the process for finding a provider for the waste services had only resulted in offers “outside the budget envelope” and so “it is recommended that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news How to eat lunch plastic-free Recent studies from the environmental charity Hubbub estimate that 11 billion separate items of packaging go in to landfill each year because of ‘grab and go’ lunches. It’s a fairly new trend, with 64% of the people surveyed saying they buy lunch more now than they did five years ago. Looking around an office at […] Planet Patrol · 11 Oct 2019 Industry news Fires in Brazil’s Indigenous territories doubled this year The post Fires in Brazil’s Indigenous territories doubled this year appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Oct 2019 Council news Community trigger - Preston City Council Preston Council · 10 Oct 2019 Industry news Vind een McDonald’s restaurant in de buurt - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 10 Oct 2019 Industry news McDonald's Menu: het volledige McDonald's menu - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 10 Oct 2019