Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Big Bag Ban features in the Telegraph ~ ‘Supermarkets pocket millions in bag for life profits as charities miss out’ Planet Patrol’s Big Bag Ban campaign features in the Telegraph. “Supermarkets pocket millions in #bagsforlife profits as charities miss out. Firms ‘expected’ to donate profits from 10p bags, but bags for life loophole allows the likes of Waitrose, Aldi and John Lewis to keep cash.” Read the full article here. Find more information about the […] Planet Patrol · 8 Nov 2021 Industry news Planet Patrol features on Sky’s Daily Climate Show Planet Patrol’s founder, Lizzie Carr, spoke about the Big Bag Ban on Sky’s Daily Climate Show, explaining why Planet Patrol launched the campaign and why we need more transparency from government and retailers about the number of plastic bags being sold. Watch the Daily Climate Show and Lizzie’s interview here. Planet Patrol · 8 Nov 2021 Industry news Planet Patrol Founder featured in ‘Seven eco-heroes to follow during Cop26’ Planet Patrol Founder Lizzie Carr was recently featured in a line up of seven eco-heroes including Greta Thunberg and Leonardo Di Caprio to follow on Instagram during COP26 and beyond. See the full list and read the article here. Planet Patrol · 8 Nov 2021 Industry news ‘Now is the time for businesses to become closed-loop activists’ ~ The Planet Patrol blog on edie In the foreword for edie’s new ‘Single-use plastics: The 2021 roadmap for sustainable business’ report Planet Patrol’s Lizzie Carr outlines the need for businesses to embed the circular economy as core strategic principle. Read the full article here. Planet Patrol · 8 Nov 2021 Industry news We must plan now for climate adaptation and resilience Duncan Price, Partner, Sustainability & Cliimate Change at Buro Happold, marks the Adaptation, Loss & Damage theme at COP26, by outlinining how to ensure effective climate mitigation and adaptation plans. Aldersgate Group · 7 Nov 2021 Industry news Key amendments to Cypriot waste legislation So far 2021 has seen many EU Member States making changes to waste regulations. Valpak’s International Account Manager, Ellena Boote, looks at the key amendments in the Cypriot legislation. Valpak · 7 Nov 2021 Policy & government E-services - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 7 Nov 2021 Industry news All the best signs from this weekend’s climate marches Creating a good protest sign is an art form, and these climate marchers nailed it. Greenpeace UK · 6 Nov 2021 Industry news COP26 Diary: Week 1 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister attends topping out ceremony for new prison at Glen Parva The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, spoke at a ceremony to mark the last phase of major construction work at the new prison at Glen Parva in Leicestershire – about his plans for state-of-the-art prisons that put purpose at the core of rehabilitation. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government UK’s greenest and most innovative prison unveiled Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has unveiled the greenest and most innovative jail in the country. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government UK leads 45 governments in new pledges to protect nature Governments, farmers and businesses commit to urgent action to protect our land and make our agriculture and food systems more sustainable for the future. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Industry news Global alliance of organics recycling associations call for immediate action at COP26 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 6 Nov 2021 Council news Tenant Portal - Ashford Borough Council Ashford Council · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Log in - PurGo - portal.binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Amazon deforestation for October over four times size of Glasgow Official data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research released today warns of a deforested area in the Amazon of 796km² between October 1st and 29th – more than 4.5 times larger than the city of Glasgow. On average, there was an increase of 27% in the area with deforestation alerts for October in the […] Greenpeace UK · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Legislation – Understanding Digital DRS Polytag's Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) offers a transformative approach to recycling by leveraging QR codes and app-based technology. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with existing kerbside collections, making it easy for consumers to recycle and reclaim deposits from home. Learn about the benefits of DDRS, its impact on reducing waste, and how it supports a circular econo… Polytag news · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Supplier Information - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Bonfire Night pollutes our air with large amounts of soot Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered that soot in the atmosphere around Bonfire Night is 100 times its normal level. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Waste compactor keeping Salford’s streets clean FORHOUSING tenants in Salford no longer have to put up with overflowing bins thanks to a portable waste compactor. The compactor, developed by ForHousing, arrives on the back of a van and crushes down rubbish like a giant hand, making 50% more space in bins for nearly 2,500 homes across 136 housing blocks in Salford.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Suffolk gets permission for ‘split level’ HWRC Suffolk county council has received planning permission for a “split level” household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) in Haverhill. The council will develop the site with its partner FCC Environment, which manages all of Suffolk’s 11 recycling centres. It will replace the current Chalkstone Way HWRC and be based at FCC’s Waste Transfer Station at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Jacqueline O’Donovan honoured at the National Courier Awards 2021 THE 25th annual National Courier Awards was held last week in London at a ceremony celebrating excellence in the logistics and delivery sector and saw Jacqueline O’Donovan honoured with a prestigious award on the night. The event was a landmark occasion organised by the Institute of Couriers (IoC) and took place at the stately Institute... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Rising sack prices sees council rethink budget Lichfield district council has reported that due to the rising prices of bins and recycling bags amid a national plastic shortage, plans to switch to a dual stream recycling service will cost an extra £100,000. In September, the Staffordshire Waste Partnership approved plans to move to a dual stream recycling service across Lichfield and Tamworth, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news November’s Skip Hunk: Alex Payne of Sackers TEN’SHUN! Army Reservist Alex Payne of Sackers Ltd is on parade and ready to serve as our Skip Hunk of the Month. Hi Alex! Tell us all about yourself.I’m Alex Payne, I’m 29 and I work at Sackers Ltd as a Plant Operator/HGV Driver. An HGV licence is worth its weight in gold these days.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news November’s Skip Chick: Sophie Marshall of SunSkips SADDLE up your horse and get ready to meet our Skip Chick, Sophie Marshall, of SunSkips. Hi Sophie – nice to meet you. Tell us about yourself.Hey! My name is Sophie Marshall and I am 27 years old. Which fine company has the pleasure of paying your wages?I work at SunSkips in Cambridgeshire, and I... Skip & Waste Magazine · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Six reasons why Boris Johnson is right about recycling Breaking news – the Prime Minister is telling the truth! Can it be?! Boris Johnson was all over the news last week after telling a room full of kids that recycling isn’t working. Some have said that he’s “losing the plot”… But believe it or not, we agree with the PM on this one. Recycling […] Greenpeace UK · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Garden waste skip hire What can go in a green skip? The sort of produce we can readily recycle includes grass cuttings and weeds;... Ward Recycling · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Autumn Budget 2021 – CCA Sector Summary The post Autumn Budget 2021 – CCA Sector Summary appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 5 Nov 2021 Global Valladolid, the Green City Accord, and the path to circularity – an interview with the Mayor The City of Valladolid is one of over 70 different European cities to have signed the Green City Accord, of which Zero Waste Europe is a supporting partner. A movement of European Mayors, the Green City Accord sees its members set targets that go beyond EU minimum requirements, helping also achieve the vision of the […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news ESA blasts ‘misguided’ backing of business waste reforms The war of words between the public and private sectors over commercial waste reforms took another twist yesterday (4 November), when the Environmental Services Association (ESA) hit out at “misguided” support of the plans. The ESA was responding to a letter sent to George Eustice from the the Waste Network Chairs, which includes six heads … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Circular economy in Africa: Electronics and e-waste - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news ABF 2021 Responsibility Update - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 5 Nov 2021 Industry news Methane Pledge sparks calls for sector support The Global Methane Pledge aiming to cut methane emissions by 2030, announced to coincide with COP26 this week, has sparked calls from the waste sector for government support. The Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Industry Group has called on the UK government and the European Commission to “recognise the role that waste-derived fuels can play” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2021 Industry news Outlook for consumption & environment in Europe Thierry Libaert from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), charts the outlook for consumption and the environment in Europe. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government Reducing the whole life carbon impact of buildings Buildings contribute a significant proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions and play a key role in achieving net zero emissions targets. This POSTbrief explores the emissions associated with buildings, from design to end of life, and presents an overview of the opportunities for reducing their carbon impact. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government COP26: Taking small, practical steps to protect our planet As COP26 continues in Glasgow, SLC colleagues reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. Annette Garside on the changes she’s made to reduce waste. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government COP26: Building a more sustainable SLC As COP26 continues in Glasgow, SLC colleagues reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. CIO, Stephen Campbell shares his thoughts on our environmental responsibilities. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government COP26: Reducing emissions and minimising waste across our estate As COP26 continues in Glasgow, SLC colleagues reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. Head of Estates and Business Continuity, Mark Cassidy updates on progress so far. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2021 Industry news Sewage Collection: Our Numbers and Figures When founded by Edgar ‘Bunny’ Hart in 1934, the company’s core business was sewage collection. Over the last 80 years, CSG has perfected that art and now provide our industry-renowned sewage collection services to over 30,000 domestic households throughout the UK. Whilst today, CSG has introduced new and innovative ways to provide solutions for more complex […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government Technical consultation on Plastic Packaging Tax (General) Regulations 2021 We welcome views on the technical application of these regulations ahead of the introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax from 1 April 2022. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2021