Recycling news: 2017

Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 8 Sept 2017 Global How a simple 40-day experiment rocked my world As we reach the end of the Zero Waste Week, where various experiments have taken place in finding new ways to live without producing waste such in our daily lives. This account from guest blogger Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld, details her experiment of living without single use plastics for 40 days. Read about her trials and […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Wheelabrator reaches financial close on FM2 Wheelabrator Technologies has reached financial close on the 675,000 tonnes per year Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 (FM2) energy from waste facility in West Yorkshire. This is the second project by the Multifuel Energy partnership with energy firm SSE. The financial close announcement this week comes as the Green Investment Group Limited confirmed the arranging of a £38 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Finance Bill legislates for remaining tax changes 'A fair tax system is a key part of our plan to build a fairer society', says Mel Stride, Financial Secretary. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Managing directors appointed for North London and Somerset Two senior waste management appointments have been made within local government this week. The North London Waste Authority has announced that Martin Capstick has been appointed to the role of managing director in succession to David Beadle who retired last year. And, the Somerset Waste Partnership has appointed Mickey Green as its new managing director. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Apprentices praised at Veolia awards event The vital role apprenticeships play within Veolia was recognised this week in its National Apprentice of the Year Awards ceremony, at the House of Commons. Apprentices young – and older – were praised on Wednesday (6 September) for their successes in a range of workstreams with the company, and a number of individuals were presented with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2017 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2017 Day 5 – Food waste Friday Welcome to Food Waste Friday. I have to admit, reducing food waste is my favourite topic of the week. Why? Because it affects us all. Every one of us – regardless of income or lifestyle choices – needs to eat. And nearly all of us deal with food waste at some point. For me, it’s… Zero Waste Week · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Borderland State Park - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 8 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Finding a Job - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 8 Sept 2017 Global Renewable Energy Directive: CEPI analysis of sustainability criteria for solid biomass fuels in the European Commission proposal for a Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewables (recast) The sustainable forest management framework has evolved and strengthened over time balancing a market based demand for wood products and bioenergy with the other environmental and climate functions of the forest. More recently, the EU policy framework to support the use of energy from renewable sources has led to a strong increase of bio-energy use […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Roadside Litter Campaign - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Environmental services - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Contact us - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news About us - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Build UK adopts PAS 402 Major construction contractors are requiring their waste management contractors to attain PAS 402 as a UK wide standard. The key members of BuildUK have given their supply chain till January 2018 to ... Powerday · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Keep Scotland Beautiful - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Conference on Brexit and future chemicals regulation in the UK, on 29th September in London On 29th September the chemicals policy journal Chemical Watch are organising a conference in London on “Post-Brexit options for UK chemicals law“. The conference has been organised in conjunction with CHEM Trust and the technology industry trade association Tech UK. The event will bring together a wide range of experts and stakeholders, including speakers from industry, […] CHEM Trust · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Zero Waste Week with children Nicola contacted me. She wrote “I’m taking part in zero waste week as I’m starting to home ed my 5 year old daughter and this will be done as a project for her. I plan to make sure that she is aware of how much waste is produced and how she can reduce that. “… Zero Waste Week · 7 Sept 2017 Policy & government British Ambassador congratulates the winners of the Hackathon British Ambassador John Casson congratulates the winners of the British Embassy Hackathon. GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news ‘Heavyweight’ debates expected at RWM 2017 This year’s speaker line-up promises ‘heavyweight’ debates on the future of resource efficiency at RWM 2017, the organisers have announced. RWM 2017 is taking place over three days from 12 to 14 September at the NEC Birmingham in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM). Underpinning this year’s show is a theme of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Environmental groups put pressure on Brexit Bill As MPs prepare for today’s debate on the EU Withdrawal Bill, environmental experts are putting pressure on the government with a letter of their concerns raised by the key bill. Today (7 September), the government is presenting the European Withdrawal Bill to the House of Commons, ahead of a vote on Monday. Representing around 70,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Biffa eyes more acquisitions Biffa has announced a ‘positive’ acquisition pipeline in its latest trading update published today (7 September) ahead of its half year results due to be announcement in November. The waste management company declared a “good performance”, delivering “solid organic and acquisition revenue growth”. It also reported that “Underlying EBITDA and Underlying Operating Profit growth have … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news My Plastic-free (well reduced, anyway) Christmas A month ago, I asked Zero Waste Week participants WHY they were taking part in the week. Answers ranged from wanting to protect resources for future generations to not wanting to harm wildlife to saving money. And this answer from Helene made me curious! She wrote: “I’m subscribing to Zero Waste to save resources, cut… Zero Waste Week · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Nicky Cunningham leaves EA after 17 years Nicky Cunningham, deputy director of waste regulation at the Environment Agency is leaving her post at the end of September, the Environment Agency has confirmed. The Agency said: “Nicky is leaving the Environment Agency at the end of September and the post will be advertised”. The deputy director has been overseeing waste regulation for more … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 – Day Four. How to make your Zero Waste lifestyle quick, easy and effortless Welcome to Time Saving and Top Tips Thursday! Is your Zero waste Lifestyle taking too long? It’s time to find a hack for that! Just like any other goal in life, you need to start small and build up to your desired goal. I talk more about that, and some nifty ‘mind games’ you can… Zero Waste Week · 7 Sept 2017 Industry news Government ‘looking into implications’ of China restrictions The UK government is examining the potential impact of measures proposed by China regarding the export of recyclables. The monitoring comes in the wake of tighter controls drafted by China to ensure that recyclables sent there for recycling comply with shipping and control standards. With reference to the likely restrictions, which will restrict the export of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 6 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Electric fleets: No longer if, but when and how? Ian Featherstone, Fleet Advice Manager, at the Energy Saving Trust reviews his work with companies and public organisations in helping them understand why and how to move to a zero-emission fleet. Aldersgate Group · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news How to upcycle a t-shirt into a lavender eye pillow – tutorial from @wornreborn Worn Reborn manufacture sustainable fashion and accessories using locally sourced, reclaimed and repurposed materials. Their new recent line of organic Yorkshire Lavender eye pillows, perfectly echo their holistic ethos; to support improved mental health and wellbeing. Profits from the sales of their products fund the projects and programmes they deliver with young people from disadvantaged… Th… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Ecosurety pledges support for MetalMatters Ecosurety, one of the UK’s leading packaging compliance schemes and resource efficiency specialists, has pledged their support to MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s flag ship behavioural change programme. As part of their support package, Ecosurety successfully introduced the programme to Bristol City Council and The Bristol Waste Company who launched MetalMatters to 197,000 household… Alupro · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Plastics recycler fined over stolen bakery equipment The owner of a Shropshire plastics recycling site has been ordered to pay £6,438.45 after a ‘substantial’ amount of stolen bakery equipment was tracked to the site. Last week (31 August), bakery equipment company, Bakers Basco, announced it had won a ‘major victory’ against criminals who steal its bread baskets and dollies (wheeled trolleys for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news EA data shows increase in waste management The Environment Agency’s annual data for permitted waste management activities indicates the total tonnages of waste managed in England in 2016 increased in comparison to the previous year. The data, released today (6 September), shows that 203 million tonnes of waste was managed last year, compared to 191.1 million tonnes managed in 2015. In terms … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news ‘More consultation’ needed on Scottish DRS Businesses in Scotland have called for more consultation in the wake of confirmation that the Scottish Government’s intends to implement a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, announced the measures as part of the Climate Change Bill within the Scottish Government’s forthcoming legislative programme yesterday, (5 … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government Science, technology, and innovation studies in Parliament Event on 26 Ocober 2017. This meeting will bring together academic researchers and parliamentary staff, enabling us to learn more about Science Technology and Innovation Studies, whilst academic researchers will be able to learn more about the work of Parliament in regard to securing information and developing science policy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government Brexit Research for Policy Event on 30 October 2017. What are the expected impacts of the Brexit process currently looking like? What can researchers and experts tell us about the likely policy outcomes of the withdrawal from the European Union? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government Mental health research for policy Event on 16 November 2017. This meeting will bring together academic researchers and parliamentary staff, enabling us to learn more about Science Technology and Innovation Studies, whilst academic researchers will be able to learn more about the work of Parliament in regard to securing information and developing science policy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government The role of research in the UK Parliament Event on 30 November 2017. How do different types of policy-makers understand and use research across the UK Parliament, and what are the key routes through which research actually gets in? This event launches a new report into how research is conceived and used within the UK Parliament. It is based on a two-year study into how different people understand and use research across parliament, and… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017