Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Thieves oil recipe – the perfect home made zero waste antibacterial household cleaner! I shared a photo of my homemade multi purpose cleaner (Thieves blend) on Instagram during Zero Waste Week and a few people asked for my recipe. It smells so AMAZING and actually makes cleaning kinda enjoyable! Before I share my recipe, I want to tell you the story of the thieves blend, as I think… Zero Waste Week · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Quality First report launched at RWM The Recycling Association strengthened its call for quality recycling with the launch of its Quality First policy document at RWM in Birmingham yesterday (12 September). The report, titled ‘Why Quality Must Come First’ puts forward the message that providing quality materials for recycling is more ‘vital’ than ever, and suggests actions and recommendations that the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Offshore wind is now competitive with gas, as analysts hail ‘energy revolution’ The post Offshore wind is now competitive with gas, as analysts hail ‘energy revolution’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Bywaters Run Spartan Race 2017 for Bromley-by-Bow Centre Bywaters’ Head of Business, Andrew White, is aiming to complete the Reebok Spartan Race on 30th September 2017 to raise money for the Bromley-by-Bow Centre. Bywaters · 13 Sept 2017 Policy & government Crackdown on illegal waste sites The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2017 Council news MyAccount - Wrexham County Borough Council Wrexham Council · 13 Sept 2017 Policy & government Landfill Tax: extending the scope to illegal disposals A consultation on whether to bring illegal waste sites within the scope of Landfill Tax. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news ERP launches ‘Batteries for Barretstown’ recycling campaign Der Beitrag ERP launches ‘Batteries for Barretstown’ recycling campaign erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Deposit scheme ‘not the same’ as carrier bag levy Comparing the idea of a deposit refund scheme for drinks bottles and cans to the plastic bag levy is not a good idea, panellists at RWM said yesterday (12 September). Representatives of two of the UK’s largest food and drinks suppliers, McDonald’s UK and Coca-Cola both queried the comparison idea which has been mentioned a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Defra hosts China recycling exports meeting A meeting is being held today (September 14) at the offices of the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as part of a government bid to find out more about the concerns over export restrictions to China. And, the Environment Agency has indicated that the work will include looking at ways to support … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2017 Industry news Meet the farmer who’s perfecting ways of growing British watermelons for Asda - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 13 Sept 2017 Council news Planning Application: Z/04771/142/00 - planning.eastleigh.gov.uk Eastleigh Council · 13 Sept 2017 Global European Parliament votes in favour of a LULUCF regulation better fit for purpose The European organisations representing forestry and agriculture sectors as well as woodworking and paper industries see the reaction of the European Parliament within the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) regulation as a positive step. The Parliament voted today in favour of a more dynamic forest reference levels to account for emissions and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Let’s end child and bonded labour in the fashion industry Nina Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of GoodWeave International, a charity working to stop child and bonded labour in... TRAID · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Another milestone for the Crossan Family Foundation Powerday and the Crossan Family Foundation have helped fund the refurbishment of the iconic Times Amateur Boxing Club in Kings Cross, London. Last night the Lord Mayor of Islington Councillor Una Oâ€... Powerday · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news The news site formerly known as Energydesk The post The news site formerly known as Energydesk appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government Under pressure: Preparing for UK water shortages Climate change is likely to contribute to increased risk of water supply deficits. Although plans to manage the UK’s water supply and demand are in place, water companies may need to be more ambitious as they develop strategies for the future, says Gemma Holmes. Climate Change Committee · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2016 to 2017 Our performance from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 and information about the digital transformation of our services, IT platforms and the register. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government Broadband Boost for Wales Rural homes and businesses across Wales set to benefit from better broadband GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Suez launches capacity report at RWM Suez is due to officially launch its report into the UK residual waste infrastructure capacity requirements at RWM exhibition today (9 September). The report, entitled ‘Mind the Gap 2017-2030’, will reaffirm the company’s recent claim that the UK could face a ‘disaster scenario’ in regards to a shortage of waste treatment infrastructure over the next … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Agency accepts Rookery EfW won’t supply heat The Environment Agency has accepted that the Rookery South energy from waste (EfW) plant proposed for a site in Bedfordshire is too isolated to supply heat to its surrounding area and will only generate electricity. The details emerged in a consultation issued by the Agency on its draft decision document, covering how it has considered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Carillion finance director goes - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 12 Sept 2017 Industry news Sponsorship Kicks Off Community Football Boost CSG has joined a team of co-sponsors to support a scheme boosting community football facilities in the Salisbury area. The company has made a £40,000 contribution towards the cost of a new 12-acre base for Alderbury Football Club, which will include six new pitches, a clubhouse, changing rooms and car park. The club, formed in […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 11 Sept 2017 Policy & government Unemployment insurance for employers - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news Rivenhall EfW granted Environmental Permit A 595,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility in Essex has been granted an Environmental Permit. Today (11 September), the Environment Agency approved the permit for developers Gent Fairhead & Co Limited at Rivenhall Airfield, near Braintree. The permit has been issued to the company following the Agency’s public consultation over the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news People news round-up (11/09/2017) With news on celebrations at NAWDO marking the 25th anniversary of the association; RDF exporter Andusia appoints a general manager; and a new recruit at East Anglian firm Ellgia. NAWDO Anniversary celebration The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers celebrated its 25th anniversary at its meeting in London last week with a number of former … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news Policies and positivity for LARAC 2017 Staying positive in the face of a range of challenges for local authorities is one of the key messages that is expected to influence this year’s discussions at the annual LARAC Conference and Celebration Awards, at Nottingham next month. The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee event – which is taking place from 11-12 October 2017 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news Ecosurety pledges support for MetalMatters UK packaging compliance scheme and resource efficiency specialist, Ecosurety, has pledged its support to MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s flagship behavioural change programme. As part of its support package, Ecosurety introduced the programme to Bristol city council and The Bristol Waste Company which launched MetalMatters to 197,000 households last week (6 September). With more th… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news Environment Agency Reassures Over Classification of Waste Wood The post Environment Agency Reassures Over Classification of Waste Wood appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 11 Sept 2017 Industry news Government commissions national waste capacity study EXCLUSIVE: The government’s National Infrastructure Commission has commissioned a waste infrastructure study amid a growing debate about waste capacity in the UK. The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), has explained that the purpose of the study will be to “identify the best value infrastructure investment strategy, weighing the costs of separation and different treatment/disposal pathwa… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 10 Sept 2017 Industry news Top ten tips for using less plastic in the bathroom At #PlanetPatrol we are big believers that little changes can make big differences. A great example of this is reducing plastic in the bathroom. Does your bathroom have shelves littered with little plastic containers, plastic toothbrushes, razors, and shampoo bottles? How many of these personal care products do you really need, and can you reduce […] Planet Patrol · 10 Sept 2017 Council news Hinchingbrooke Country Park - Huntingdonshire.gov.uk Huntingdonshire Council · 9 Sept 2017 Industry news Recycling & Reprocessing Associations make a stand at RWM 2017 Visitors to RWM 2017 next week can gain an in-depth understanding of the UK’s recycling, secondary materials and reprocessing capabilities at a specialised Recycling & Reprocessing Associations’ stand. The WRA will be joining seven other influential recycling trade organisations, including Alupro, The British Plastics Federation, The Confederation of Paper Industries, RECOUP, The Resource Assoc… Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Sept 2017 Policy & government One Care - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 9 Sept 2017 Industry news Our people - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 9 Sept 2017 Policy & government The Great British Broadband Boost Up to £645m to become available to help take superfast speeds to hardest to reach places in the UK GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news How much waste is avoiding the correct landfill tax? In the wake of publication of waste management figures for 2016 by the Environment Agency, Phil Conran of 360 Environmental gives his thoughts on waste data. Landfill data comes from two sources. HMRC produces six monthly reports of tonnage reported across the UK, broken down by the three rates of standard, inert and exempt. The EA … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Privacy notice - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Swindon council backs ‘plastics into oil’ technology Swindon-based firm, Recycling Technologies Ltd, has announced that it has raised £5 million in funding and is now looking for further sites for its ‘breakthrough’ chemical recycling machine. Swindon borough council has put its support behind the conversion process, while one of the machines is being installed at waste and recycling firm Binn Group in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2017