Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Inquest opened after Viridor MRF fatality A worker who died at a Viridor-run materials recycling facility (MRF) in Milton Keynes on Monday (8 August) has been identified as 42-year-old Rafal Swiadek. Thames Valley Police was called to the Old Wolverton-based plant at 5.30pm on Monday after the Polish-born employee was found deceased. An inquest which opened this morning heard Mr Swiadek … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news Hartlepool ‘energy park’ to bring £30m investment EXCLUSIVE: Work is underway to deliver a new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Hartlepool – capable of treating up to 110,000 tonnes of commercially-sourced food waste per year. The first phase of Biopower Group Ltd’s ‘green energy park’ is expected to begin in ‘the next few weeks’, bringing £30 million of investment to the North … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news SEPA launches low waste regulatory strategy The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its regulatory strategy, titled ‘One Planet Prosperity,’ detailing its vision for a greener future. According to the document, SEPA will ‘set about the essential task of helping regulated businesses to reduce water use, carbon-based energy use, materials use and all forms of waste and pollution beyond compliance … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news KHL Group - Home - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 11 Aug 2016 Council news Chesterfield Borough Council - Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield Council · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news Food Co-op Toolkit - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news WRAP launches HWRC re-use procurement guide WRAP has published a guide on how to include re-use in local authority household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) procurement, with advice on options, benefits and success factors. The guide is the latest in a suite of re-use projects that have been delivered over the past two years, and focuses on how to include one or … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news Sustain members list - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 11 Aug 2016 Industry news Map - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news Food Co-ops toolkit - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news BPR Group wins Bluewater contract from Veolia London-based waste management and recycling firm BPR Group has announced it has taken over the running of waste management services at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news What is food poverty? - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news But I haven’t got time. How to do your bit when you’re busy I was thrilled to be contacted by Ruth who signed up to the Zero Waste Week challenge recently. She asked some great questions which I know will help you too. Ruth said “The two things I struggle with the most are finding time and remembering to do things so I’m hoping you’ll have lots of… Zero Waste Week · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news Family businesses join together in Collard acquisition Hampshire-based demolition waste management firm R Collard Ltd has announced the acquisition of M Collard Ltd – in a move that will see the two businesses join their operations. M Collard, which predominantly runs a skip hire and waste removal service, has been trading in Berkshire and Surrey for around 40 years, and is owned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news Interserve to exit EfW market Construction firm Interserve has announced that it is to pull out of the energy from Waste (EfW) market, due to “unique challenges” in the field. In its half-year financial results, published today (10 August), the company reported overall growth, but chief executive Adrian Ringrose said Interserve is “taking action to exit the Energy from Waste sector.” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news Waste sector views sought on equipment safety laws The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling for views from the waste industry as part of a review safety legislation for the inspection of work plant and equipment. An online survey launched by the safety regulator is calling for views from all types of business – including waste and recycling firms – about how … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news Employee dies at Viridor’s Milton Keynes MRF Inquiries are ongoing into the death of an operative at a Viridor-run materials recycling facility (MRF) in Milton Keynes on Monday (8 August). letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2016 Industry news ADEPT Environment Board Minutes 07.07.16 DRAFT - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 10 Aug 2016 Council news - 1 - Fenland Citizen - 10 August 2016 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 Notice is hereby given that a - fenland.gov.uk Fenland Council · 10 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Book of Reference The Book of Reference lists all the land directly affected by the proposed Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news Andrew Large to take helm of CPI The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has announced the appointment of Andrew Large as director general. Mr Large will succeed David Workman, who is due to step down in September. Mr Large joins CPI with a varied background, having worked in the European Commission in Brussels, in the steel industry and having run two major … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news Waste site fires erupt in Cornwall and Hampshire Fire services are battling two major fires at waste sites in Cornwall and Hampshire which have broken out within the last 24 hours. letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news ‘Long term’ investigation likely over Nechells scrap site deaths West Midlands Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are leading an investigation into five deaths at the Hawkeswood Metal Recycling plant in Birmingham, a coroner has heard. The investigation – which Police have said is likely to be a ‘long term’ inquiry – will determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths to “establish whether … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news Applications close for Green Alley Award 2016 Der Beitrag Applications close for Green Alley Award 2016 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news Golfers gear up for second Masters of Waste Scotland The second annual Masters of Waste Scotland golf tournament is only one month away, and there is still time for budding golfers to enter. The tournament organised by letsrecycle.com and event partner Smart Solutions will see golfers compete for the team and individual trophies over 18 holes at the Fidra Links at Archerfield Golf Course, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Estimate of Cost The Estimate of Cost sets out the costs for completion of the proposed works in the District of Aylesbury Vale. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Funding Statement The Funding Statement sets out the arrangements for financing the implementation of the Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Planning Direction and Planning Conditions A Planning Direction and draft Planning Conditions have been submitted in support of the application. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Scoping Opinion The Scoping Opinion sets out the matters which the Secretary of State considers should be included in the Environmental Statement. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Planning Direction Drawings The planning direction drawings have been submitted in support of the request for a Planning Direction. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Plans and sections The plans and sections provide further detail of the design of the proposed Works in the District of Aylesbury Vale. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Planning Statement The Planning Statement assesses the proposal against relevant planning policy. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Summary of Consultations Undertaken This report summarises the consultations and engagements that have been undertaken in respect of the proposals. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Application to the Department for Transport The Application for Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) sets out a description of proposed works for which authorisation is sought. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Statement of Aims The 'Statement of Aims to which the Application Relates' provides a brief overview of the aims of the project. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Further necessary consents This page details a List of Consents, Permissions and Licenses required under other enactments that are necessary to implement the proposal. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Explanatory Memorandum The Explanatory Memorandum explains the purpose and effects of the order provisions. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Policy & government Greatmoor Railway Sidings Transport and Works Act Order: Environmental Statement The Environmental Statement (ES) assesses the likely significant environmental effects of the Proposed Scheme as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2016 Industry news East and North Hertfordshire move towards joint waste service East and North Hertfordshire councils will seek to begin procurement a joint waste collection contract this autumn, as part of a move to save £700,000 annually. In December 2014, the councils agreed to a proposal to develop a business case for a joint waste collection and street cleansing service between East and North Hertfordshire – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2016