Recycling news: 2017

Global WEEE Forum and EucoLight raise concerns about WEEE compliance of online retailers At a seminar on 13 September 2017 in Brussels, the WEEE Forum and EucoLight, two European trade associations that speak for e-waste producer responsibility organisations, will facilitate a high-level debate around the compliance of online retail platforms with EU e-waste (WEEE) legislation and ways to address free-riding behaviour among online sellers. The OECD will present […] L'articolo WEEE … EucoLight · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Finding the right button – Zero Waste and Charity Fundraising I think it’s safe to say I’d struggle to run Zero Waste Week without the support of Lyn. Lyn takes care of the Zero Waste Pinterest boards and helps run the Facebook Group. She’s also there on the end of an email when I’m having a ‘can’t decide on this’ moment! Today Lyn is here… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Imerys Group acquires Regain Polymers West Yorkshire-based plastics compounding and recycling firm, Regain Polymers, has been sold to the Imerys Group – a supplier of mineral-based solutions, headquartered in France – for an undisclosed sum. Today (6 September) German investment firm, Aurelius Equity Opportunities SE & Co, the group which owned the company, said: “Through this acquisition, Imerys will expand … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news NAWDO celebrates 25th anniversary The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers – NAWDO – will be celebrating its 25th anniversary tomorrow, 7 September. Over the last 25 years, NAWDO says that hundreds of its officers have worked with central government, trade associations, the waste management industry, the community sector, as well as other groups to help shape and influence … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day 3. Upping the ante on upcycling Today’s topic is all about upcycling. According to Wikipedia, upcycling – also known as creative reuse – is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Simple ideas for upcycling include taking an empty cereal box and shaping it… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Global DRS Fact sheets Reloop and CM Consulting have produced a series of fact sheets to help promote understanding of the some of the various aspects of deposit return. Reloop Platform · 6 Sept 2017 Council news Customer Complaints - Newark & Sherwood District Council Newark and Sherwood Council · 5 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Welcome - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 5 Sept 2017 Global To our roots and beyond – Reducing emissions for the 2050 society In a first of its kind project the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has called upon its member companies to voluntarily exhibit innovative, emissions-reducing projects that centre on increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. The ‘To Our Roots and Beyond’ project puts the focus back on the industry’s leading […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Not waste-free but baby steps in the right direction. Sarah lives in Staines with her almost 2 year old daughter, husband and 2.5 cats (long story). When not working with rubbish she enjoys experiencing the toddler perspective on activities and relaxing with yoga. Today’s she’s talking about the importance of celebrating what you DO achieve and not beating yourself up when things don’t go… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news LondonWaste morphs into LondonEnergy North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) waste management contractor LondonWaste has announced it is rebranding to LondonEnergy as it prepares to build a ‘bigger’ energy recovery facility at its Edmonton site. The newly christened LondonEnergy also has a new strapline ‘Powering the circular economy’ to “recognise” its position as North London’s leading producer of sustainable energy, … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 5 Sept 2017 Council news Herefordshire Through Time - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news WEEE collection drop puts targets in spotlight Collections of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have fallen in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period 12 months earlier, figures published by the Environment Agency suggest. And, the data indicates that compliance schemes are currently falling behind the required collection rate needed to meet the targets set by the government … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Agency seeks ‘correct classification’ of waste wood The Environment Agency has moved to reassure wood recyclers that it is not proposing changes to the classification of waste wood, although it does want it “classified correctly”. And, responding to concerns that the waste wood market could be disrupted because civic amenity site wood could be deemed hazardous, the Agency has said that temporary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Digging the dirt on reusable nappies and menstrual products Anna runs a company called Go Real – an award winning social enterprise delivering clear, independent and easy to understand information about reusable nappies and menstrual products. Today she’s here to tell us more about why we should make the switch! Here’s Anna: “As parents the idea of reducing your household waste can be quite… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Appointments round-up (05/09/2017) With news on: Machinex UK business development manager; BHS names sales consultant; NWH appoints chairman; Thames21 recruits Baggs and Gerstrom Machinex announces UK business development manager Recycling equipment firm, Machinex, has announced Ian Smith as its business development manager for the UK. The company said in his new role Mr Smith will help to develop sorting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day two – it’s Trashless Tuesday! Welcome to day two of zero waste week 2017. How did you get on yesterday with your challenge to Make Do and Mend? Did you finally get around to that ‘one day’ project or learn a new skill? Today you’re right in at the deep end. Yes, I’m challenging you to have a total ‘Zero… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news McCafé® Iced Coffee (Small): Flavored or Black Coffee - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 5 Sept 2017 Council news Referral to Children Missing Education (CME) Officer (form 50) - secure.derby.gov.uk Derby Council · 5 Sept 2017 Global Deposit Return FAQs Answered In this series of eight short videos, Reloop provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about deposit return schemes. Reloop Platform · 5 Sept 2017 Global European paper industry shows the way in innovative solutions for energy efficiency and renewables In a first of its kind project the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has called upon its member companies to voluntarily exhibit innovative, emissions-reducing projects that centre on increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. The ‘To Our Roots and Beyond’ project puts the focus back on the industry’s leading […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Discounts & competitions for Zero Waste Week 2017 During Zero Waste Week, you can enjoy discounts on items that help you reduce waste and be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes. EDIT – please note, these discounts only apply 4-10th Sept 2017. Here’s a roundup of what’s on offer. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back throughout the week… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Is Zero Waste air travel possible? I get a lot of queries about zero waste travel. People want to know if it’s possible to travel by air, without generating any landfill waste. I’ve heard horror stories about endless single-use items and some very positive stories about airlines who are prepared to – if you’ll excuse the pun – go that extra… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Mick George lifts Waste World Cup after penalty win Cambridgeshire waste firm Mick George lifted the Waste World Cup trophy for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Biffa at the University of Northampton on Friday (4 September). The fifteenth annual waste industry 6-a-side tournament saw 30 mixed-gender teams go head-to-head for the prize of being the sector’s football champion. 2017 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news S Norton reports a return to profit Metals recycler, S Norton & Co Ltd, has reported a return to profit in the year to December 2016 after what it described as ‘poor results’ the previous year. The company said that the annual turnover of the family-owned company increased to £205 million for the year to 31 December 2016 (£147m in 2015). The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news MoD reports 92% recycling rate at construction sites The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported a 92% recycling rate of all waste materials at their redevelopment project in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, and at Aldershot, Hampshire. The development is part of the Army Basing Programme (ABP) and will provide single living and working accommodation for soldiers. In what is being described as the “largest … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Ward Recycling launches North Derbyshire Community Clean Up campaign Derbyshire-based Ward Recycling this week launched it’s first ever Community Clean Up Campaign in partnership with Peak FM. Nominations are... Ward Recycling · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Experts join forces over proposed classification changes Industry experts have joined forces and written to the Environment Agency to voice their concerns over proposed changes to the classification of waste wood. Representatives from a number of organisations have jointly penned a letter outlining their worries about how the EA is currently proposing mixed waste wood should be recorded at the front end […] Wood Recyclers Association · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news WIN a £50 voucher for #vegan #upcycled accessories! I’ll admit it. When I heard about a woman who made accessories from tyres heading for landfill I was sceptical. I’ve seen many upcycled products in my time that have, quite frankly, only been fit for the bin. The sentiment was right, but the execution left a lot to be desired. So when Laura contacted… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Outcry over plan for ‘hazardous’ waste wood classification Industry experts are meeting with the Environment Agency experts today (4 September) to discuss potentially “catastrophic” changes proposed for the classification of waste wood. The meeting follows a letter sent by the organisations outlining their issues with the EA’s proposal to record mixed waste wood at the front end of the wood recycling and recovery … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day one – it’s Make it Mend it Monday! Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017! The theme is ReThink Your Rubbish. This year we’ll be focusing on a different topic each day. We’re kicking off this year with Make it Mend it Monday. Have you got something that needs repairing or a new project you want to get started on? Go and haul it… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Council news Christmas Opening Hours - Fareham Borough Council Fareham Council · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Brexit and the Internal Energy Market Victoria Fleming-Williams, Policy Manager at the Aldersgate Group, reviews the potential repercussions of Brexit negotiations on UK membership of the Internal Energy Market and outlines alternatives to retain the benefits of trade in electricity if outside the IEM. Aldersgate Group · 3 Sept 2017 Council news Local housing office - East Kilbride - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 3 Sept 2017 Council news Local housing office - Cambuslang - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 3 Sept 2017 Industry news Axion Polymers Trafford Park site directions - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 2 Sept 2017 Industry news Axion Polymers Salford site directions copy - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 2 Sept 2017 Council news School Catchment Areas - Moray Council Moray Council · 2 Sept 2017 Industry news Ward Recycling and Peak FM Community Clean Up Campaign We are proud to be local and want you to be proud of your local community too… As a modern... Ward Recycling · 1 Sept 2017