Recycling news: 2008

Industry news News in Brief With news on recycled paper fibre research, a CIWM handbook and business recycling in York letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2008 Industry news Recycling officers back national colour-coding system for bins LARAC consultation response supports voluntary standardisation for waste and recycling containers letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2008 Industry news Queen announces plans for skills shake-up Education bill which is likely to impact on the waste sector outlined in speech letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2008 Industry news Companies defend plans for IVC plants in Surrey Concerns that diseases could be spread to local RHS garden unfounded, composters say letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Policy & government Crucial role of agricultural and land-based sector in tackling climate change – 2 December 2008 The Chairs of the CCC and Rural Climate Change Forum (RCCF) today highlighted the significant abatement potential that exists in the agriculture and land-based sector. The UK agricultural sector contributes 7% of the UK’s total greenhouse emissions, and is a particularly significant contributor to non-carbon dioxide emissions, particularly nitrous oxide and methane. The CCC’s report, Building a… Climate Change Committee · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news Alupro raises fears over PRN targets for 2009 Aluminium body reports fewer cans being sent for reprocessing after fall in metals prices letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news Government considers landfill bans and lower VAT for repair Potential measures outlined in official response to House of Lords report on waste reduction letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news WRAP to support commercial recycling in Wales Defra-funded body launches new Welsh fund as it reports success of business support in Northern Ireland letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a safety training CD, Defra's clothing roadmap and SEPA plans for Scotland letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news Minister pledges shift away from incineration in Ireland John Gormley speaks after CHP plant he opposed in Dublin receives a licence letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Industry news EA concerned over WEEE schemes reliant on trading But, Agency confirms all schemes "eventually" met members' 2007 obligations letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2008 Policy & government CCC recommends a minimum 34% cut in GHG emissions by 2020 – 1 December 2008 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) launched its first report today, Building a low-carbon economy, which advises the Government to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 34% by 2020. Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Policy & government Scotland’s ambitious Climate Change Bill will help build a low-carbon economy – 1 December 2008 The Scottish draft Climate Change Bill, published last week, has proposed a reduction in emissions of all greenhouse gases by 80 per cent by 2050. The Bill will also see emissions cut by 3 per cent each year from 2020, and annual targets will be set from 2010 to 2020, following advice from the CCC. Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Policy & government N Ireland’s emissions can be reduced at manageable cost to economy – 1 December 2008 Northern Ireland has the potential to contribute more to UK action on climate change, said the CCC’s Chief Executive, David Kennedy. The Northern Ireland Assembly recently pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the authority by 25% by 2025, relative to 1990 levels. But yesterday, at an event in Stormont, Belfast, Kennedy said that emissions could be reduced by 2 MTCO2e, if steps were tak… Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Policy & government Welsh action critical to meeting climate targets – 1 December 2008 Regional action on climate change will be critical in delivering the tough emission targets recommended by the Committee on Climate Change, said Welsh Minister for the Environment, Jane Davidson today. She cited a recent UNDP report which found that 80% of action on climate change happens below nation-state level. Davidson recently urged delegates at the U.N’s climate change conference in Pozna… Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Policy & government CCC to report on new aviation emissions cap – 1 December 2008 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has been asked by the Government to conduct a review into aviation in the UK to ensure that emissions are limited to below 2005 levels in 2050. This follows on from the Government’s announcement today that it is giving the go ahead for a third runway to be built at Heathrow Airport. Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Policy & government CCC recommends a minimum 34% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 – 1st December 2008 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today urged the Government to commit unilaterally to reducing emissions of all greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the UK by at least 34% in 2020 relative to 1990 levels (21% relative to 2005). This should be increased to 42% relative to 1990 (31% relative to 2005) once a global deal to reduce emissions is achieved. The CCC says meeting these targets is necessary to… Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news CIWM and ESA to work together A closer and cost-saving relationship between the CIWM and ESA has been announced letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news AD and MBT key ways to drive down emissions Climate Change Committee report highlights "significant potential" of technologies in helping UK to reach targets letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news Palm’s UK mill to need 450,000t of material King's Lynn facility to provide a new outlet for used newspapers and magazines in 2009 letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news Digesting the facts AFOR's, Jeremy Jacobs, on the potential of anaerobic digestion letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news Hope for Christmas signing of Greater Manchester PFI Majority of funding for deal secured as Viridor and Laing await 3-4 week credit approval process letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news Glass noise guidance findings absurd Campaign for Real Recycling blasts HSE support for glass to be collected commingled letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2008 Industry news EA to scrap gypsum content guideline Agency adopts "pragmatic view" to impose separate gypsum disposal due to industry and scientific concerns letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Industry news Minister praises “impressive” food waste prevention Manufacturers claim 500,000 tonnes of food waste prevented, and rise in packaging recycling letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a plastics plant closure, packaging compliance and a Tetra Pak scheme letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Industry news Norfolk explains one door recycling policy County council state they have "no obligation" to recycle DIY waste after pensioner assault conviction letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Industry news Green light for West Berkshire recycling facility Veolia plans for PFI-funded development win planning approval despite local opposition letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Industry news VT Group wins planning go-ahead for Wakefield PFI Defence firm secures planning permission for £80m PFI-funded project with autoclave and AD plants letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2008 Council news Heights of Buildings Supplementary Planning Document - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Bad weather delays 8m Warwickshire MRF But, developers Pure Recycling "confident" plant will still open on time letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a revamp for SEPA, an award for an organics recycler and office recycling letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Special Report: The First Green President Chris Sloley assesses the potential impact of the President-Elect on American recycling letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire land 138m PFI Council partnership receives one of the largest PFI funding awards letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Revised Waste Framework Directive published Countdown begins for Directive to be transposed into UK law by December 2010 letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Climate Change Bill receives Royal Assent Decision paves way for introduction of incentive schemes and system for single-use bag levy letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2008 Industry news Pensioner convicted of assault at recycling centre Norfolk resident accused of backing his car into council workers charged with one count of assault letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2008 Industry news Metals association chief to leave in New Year Metals recycling association begins hunt for successor after Lindsay Millington announces departure letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2008 Industry news London Councils withdraw Shopping Bags Bill Councils abandon legislation as government softens stance on plastic bags letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2008 Industry news New symbol for home-compostable packaging Organisations unite to develop symbol for home compostable packaging letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2008