Recycling news: 2017

Council news Private landlord registration - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 17 Dec 2017 Global Green Groups Reveal Top Plastic Polluters Following Massive Beach Cleanup on Freedom Island The results from the groups’ eight-day beach cleanup, waste and brand audit on Freedom Island revealed that six international brands are responsible for 53.8% of plastic packaging pollution found in the designated ecotourism area, which has been declared as a critical habitat for migratory birds. The recent audits conducted by Philippine member organizations of the […] Break Free From Plastic · 17 Dec 2017 Global #breakfreefromplastic Movement Launches Coastal Cleanup Activities Worldwide, Pushes for Corporate Accountability Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) and Ecowaste Coalition staff conducting the waste audit. MEF and Ecowaste are #breakfreefromplastic member organizations taking part in the cleanup and waste and brand audit. Philippines-based member organizations under the #breakfreefromplastic movement begin a 2 week-long coastal cleanup in Manila Bay this week particularly in the Freedom Island (Las Pinas Parana… Break Free From Plastic · 17 Dec 2017 Global From Bali to Manila Bay to Malta -- How The Movement Turned the Tide on Plastic Pollution Waste-to-energy. Zero waste. Incinerators. Words that I have encountered in my almost a month of working for the #breakfreefromplastic (BFFP) movement. These are also concepts which the communications team have been trying to explain to the public through stories, photos, press releases, and blogs. Break Free From Plastic · 17 Dec 2017 Global Zero Waste Revolutionaries Meet the changemakers behind #breakfreefromplastic who are pushing for real solutions Break Free From Plastic · 17 Dec 2017 Global Welcome to UpLink - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 16 Dec 2017 Council news Elections - South Holland District Council South Holland Council · 16 Dec 2017 Council news Noise Complaint - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 16 Dec 2017 Industry news FRAUD: WARNING TO SUPPLIERS - Iceland Iceland Foods corporate news · 15 Dec 2017 Global Fost Plus, EXPRA Belgian member responsible for household packaging, extends and simplifies selective sorting Fost Plus, EXPRA Belgian member responsible for household packaging, extends and simplifies selective sorting.From 2019 onwards, all plastic packaging can be put in the blue bag. This new system both […] EXPRA · 15 Dec 2017 Global New year, new beginnings: Will the Commission deliver an ambitious Plastic strategy? The European Commission is set to take action on plastics in the Plastics Strategy, but citizens’ initiatives from across Europe are already miles ahead. It is time for the European institutions to catch-up. The European Commission is set to take action on plastic pollution and will be publishing its much awaited Plastic Strategy on the […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news Concern at potential Chinese chaos The post Concern at potential Chinese chaos appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news Waste Group - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 15 Dec 2017 Council news Health and medical information - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news WEEE processors seek ‘challenging’ 2018 targets Amidst concerns that the UK could miss recycling targets for waste electrical equipment this year, operators of treatment plants have warned that the way regulators classify WEEE is a factor behind any shortfall. The plant operators reason that the lower than expected recycling rates in 2017 – for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) – are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news 10 Years of WEEE in the UK – Part Two Part two builds on the previous report by looking forward Der Beitrag 10 Years of WEEE in the UK – Part Two erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news SRF & RDF market trends and conference insight I was fortunate enough to be asked to chair one of the sessions at the recent RDF conference hosted by LetsRecycle.com in London, which is without doubt the single best event of the year for getting your head around the myriad of issues, challenges, and trends that the export of SRF and RDF has to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news Opening times during the festive period We are pleased to advise that our Materials Recycling Facility at Old Oak Sidings is open throughout the holiday period. Our Enfield site will close at 1.00pm on Saturday 23rd December and reopen at ... Powerday · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news ERP UK Q4 2017 Newsletter News, data and analysis Der Beitrag ERP UK Q4 2017 Newsletter erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 15 Dec 2017 Policy & government Mr G Lambeth v S Walsh and Son Ltd: 3200759/2017 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2017 Industry news Sir Ed Davey: ‘There are doubts about whether Hinkley will ever get built’ The post Sir Ed Davey: ‘There are doubts about whether Hinkley will ever get built’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 15 Dec 2017 Council news Parking and car parks - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 15 Dec 2017 Council news Primary school information - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 15 Dec 2017 Council news Early learning and childcare - South Lanarkshire Council South Lanarkshire Council · 15 Dec 2017 Council news Election results - Castle Point Borough Council Castle Point Council · 14 Dec 2017 Global PRESS RELEASE: EU waste legislation must address free-riding caused by distance selling EXPRA, WEEE Forum and EucoLight call on policymakers to introduce explicit obligations for online sellers under the new waste legislationThe issue of free riding is one of growing concern in […] EXPRA · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news Council focus in scientists’ report The role local authorities play in improving recycling performance has been explored in the Report of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser published today on waste and resources. Accompanying the report, a large volume of evidence has been published including work on local authorities and household waste. On local authorities, the chief executive of the local authority advisory committee (LA… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news Scientists press for waste to be used as UK resource Top government scientists today recommended that the exporting or disposing of waste should end. The lack of support for exports comes in a government-funded report which describes ‘waste’ as an “enormous opportunity” in terms of resources, and promotes the idea of more recycling or reuse of materials within the UK. But while it has been published by government, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news Consistency needed for ‘on the go’ recycling – Recoup A consistency programme for recycling bins on streets is needed to tackle high levels of contamination and confusion among the public, according to plastics recycling organisation RECOUP. However, at present the costs vs benefits in providing recycling bins and litter bins do not add up, research for RECOUP has found. After surveying 100 local authorities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2017 Global EU waste legislation must address free-riding caused by distance selling The issue of free riding is one of growing concern in light of distance sales already representing up to 20 and 30 per cent of the market across various waste streams in certain Member States. In a bid to solve this problem, the three organizations propose online sellers and fulfilment houses to be required to […] L'articolo EU waste legislation must address free-riding caused by distance selli… EucoLight · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news Countrystyle fined after ‘life threatening’ incident Countrystyle Recycling Ltd, has been fined after a 34-year old worker suffered ‘life threatening’ head injuries, in 2015. Following a hearing at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (12 December), the waste and waste and recycling company, based in Maidstone, Kent, was fined £666,700 and ordered to pay costs of £8,424. Countrystyle pleaded guilty to breaching … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news China’s vanishing wetlands threaten critically endangered bird species The post China’s vanishing wetlands threaten critically endangered bird species appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 Dec 2017 Research & science Homepage - Detritus Journal - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 14 Dec 2017 Industry news News in Brief (13/12/2017) With news on: Willshee’s hits RDF milestone; one millionth tonne for Ardley; Biofertiliser Certification Scheme’s record membership; Buckingham satisfied with HWRCs; and, LondonEnergy invests in fleet. Willshee’s hits RDF milestone Derbyshire waste management company, Willshee’s Skip Hire, has announced it is now processing 90,000 tonnes of refuse derived fuel (RDF) each year. The company, whic… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2017 Council news Make an Online Payment - Dundee City Council Dundee City Council · 13 Dec 2017 Industry news #Secondhandfirst Stories We wanted to share the secondhandfirst stories behind our pre-loved clothes. Why? Because there are numerous reasons why we choose... TRAID · 13 Dec 2017 Industry news Recyclers issue advice on ‘confusing’ packaging Ahead of the Christmas period, consumers are being given advice on how to dispose of ‘confusing’ packaging items. The Recycling Association’s message to the general public is “If in doubt, throw it out” when recycling at home. According to the Association, packaging is becoming increasingly complex, with local authorities adopting “completely different” collection schemes, adding … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2017 Policy & government Business innovations to tackle brain injury and back pain 60 projects with the potential to improve people’s lives and grow UK economy share £15 million funding. GOV.UK · 13 Dec 2017 Industry news BMRA ‘dismayed’ over scrap dealers act review The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has said it is ‘dismayed’ by the Home Office’s decision not to amend the conditions of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. But, the Home Office reports that levels of metal theft have been decreasing since the introduction of the Act. Robert Fell, chief executive of the BMRA, said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2017 Industry news Hey! Who you calling a consumer? I’ve always loved working with retailers. The scale, pace and unshakeable commercial reality make this a real challenge for a practitioner like me. If I can change behaviours or material impacts here, I’ll retire happy! Resource Futures · 13 Dec 2017