Recycling news: 2006
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Industry news
Western Isles integrated waste site begins to take shape
In vessel composting machinery to arrive soon for new technology plant on Isle of Lewis, provided by specialists HotRot
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2006
Industry news
Ministers considering findings of second Belvedere inquiry
DTI pledges decision "in near future" concerning incinerator proposed for London borough of Bexley
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2006
Industry news
Hampshire's Project Integra set for peace talks
County council inquiry concludes Hampshire's best interests do lie with Project Integra waste partnership
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jan 2006
Council news
Welcome to the Vale of Glamorgan Council - Vale of Glamorgan Council
The Vale of Glamorgan Council · 8 Jan 2006
Industry news
Local views sought over high-tech solution for Essex waste
Waste firm Cory signals desire to build major new mechanical biological treatment and anaerobic digestion plants
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2006
Industry news
Milton Keynes recycling plant on track for March re-start
Operators have now brought in new machinery for Britain's oldest MRF, which suffered major fire damage last year
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2006
Industry news
Campaigners in bid to recycle 60 million Christmas cards
National recycling campaign aim to collect 60 million cards for recycling, with help of retailers Tesco and WH Smith
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2006
Industry news
UK to lose more papermaking capacity as exports grow
The smallest UK paper machine for newsprint made from recovered paper is to be closed by Abitibi-Consolidated
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
Industry news
News in Brief
With news on Corus can recycling; cement industry emissions controls; Re-use websites; and, Thames Water recycling awards
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
Industry news
Bradshaw extends waste consultancy support for councils
Minister offers more funding for councils to take on consultants to help improve improved waste and recycling services
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
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Councils “could save millions” with home food digesters
New report suggests food waste digesters in the home would be more cost effective than councils setting up food waste collections
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
Industry news
Kerbside recycling coverage expanding, new figures show
Two thirds of English collection authorities now provide kerbside recycling services for at least 90% of residents
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
Industry news
Cornwall inquiry underway as final bids are scrutinised
Bid papers are being kept under supervision as final stages of PFI waste contract procurement process are carried out
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
Industry news
Preston green waste recycler granted ABP approval
TEG Environmental granted Animal By-Product approval for food waste processing plant at Sherdley Farm, near Preston
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006
Industry news
Thames Water unit wins Hertfordshire composting contract
Water company's recycling division, Terra Eco Systems, to build and operate new in-vessel composting facility in Hatfield
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006
Industry news
Beans means less waste, if Heinz packaging trial succeeds
WRAP hopes 250,000 grant will lead to "major investment" by manufacturer Heinz in making its food cans lighter and less wasteful
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006