Recycling news: 2019

Council news Year 6 Youth Club at The Deans Centre, Salford Youth Service - Salford City Council Salford Council · 19 Sept 2019 Council news Yr Ysgol Gymraeg - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news Delivering on the people’s priorities Brexit or no Brexit, we're running out of time to tackle climate change, argues the REA's Nina Skorupska. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news Hampshire considers cuts to district council subsidies Hampshire county council may cut the subsidies it pays to district councils who collect waste, as it tries to prioritise funding for its network of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Under plans to save over £11 million from the Economy, Transport and Environment (ETE) department, Hampshire has identified its waste disposal contract as the primary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news J&B records third year of financial growth North East based recycling and waste management firm J&B Recycling says that investment in its business has helped to drive a third year of financial growth. The independent waste management company has used a £7.5m investment it received from BGF in 2014 to expand its capacity and optimise projects at its three pre-existing sites. It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news Kensington and Chelsea approves £3m fleet upgrade Kensington and Chelsea council has approved proposals which will see it spend almost £3 million on 29 new waste collection vehicles which are Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliant. The council explained that the investment will ensure its fleet is fully compliant before the October 2020 ULEZ extension, which will mean vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2019 Global WEEE Forum Operations Committee – Sept 2019 - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news Allerdale to pursue in-house waste services Allerdale borough council is to pursue bringing its waste collection services in-house, following suspension to some services in the Cumbrian area. The council’s executive committee agreed on 16 September that an in-house contract would be their “preferred service-delivery option in the longer-term.” This option would involve the service being run in-house by a company owned … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2019 Global CA Legislature Fails to Act On Ambitious Plastics and Circular Economy Bills SACRAMENTO— In the final week of session, the California Legislature failed to pass legislation aimed at reducing and recycling single use products and packaging. Senate Bill 54 (Allen, Skinner, Stern, Wiener) and Assembly Bill 1080 (Gonzalez, Calderon, Friedman, Ting), companion measures known jointly as the California Circular Economy and Pollution Reduction Act, would have required manufactu… Break Free From Plastic · 19 Sept 2019 Industry news Coca Cola to swap plastic wrap for cardboard Coca-Cola European Partners will stop using plastic shrink-wrap on its multi-pack cans sold in Great Britain over the next 18 months, using a cardboard outer sleeve instead. The new cardboard multipacks will be introduced on four, six and eight packs of cans across all brands, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper and Lilt, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Climate Emergency, solutions and the power of universities Prof Dr Raimund Bleischwitz from UCL The Bartlett School of Environment Energy & Resources (BSEER) tells us about a new socio-political movement, which uses nonviolent resistance to protest against a potential climate breakdown and ecological collapse, and the transformational power of universities. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news We can help you fight the climate emergency - Olleco Olleco · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news A New Home for Cricklewood Amateur Boxing Club Following five years of nomadic, voluntary sporting provision across North West London, the nationally successful Cricklewood Boxing Club finally opened their new extended and refurbished club doors o... Powerday · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Recycle your mobile phones and help save the gorillas My 5th generation iphone 4S (bought second hand in 2012) has been the brunt of many wide-eyed looks and jokes amongst my techie friends. While they can’t imagine life without the latest upgrade, I’m questioning whether inbuilt obsolescence really does seem to be a ‘thing’ and who’s falling for the marketing hype! My mobile is… Zero Waste Week · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Dutch government lays RDF tax proposals Proposals to tax the import of waste into the Netherlands have been laid before the country’s parliament this week. The tax is part of a package of measures to address climate change and is expected to increase the cost of residual waste treatment for local authorities and businesses from the UK who use incineration plants … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Veolia investigates Fareham transfer site fire Veolia has begun an investigation into a fire at its waste transfer site in Fareham, which involved around 100 tonnes of waste. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that it was called to the site on Down End Road on Tuesday (17 September) at 04:02. Around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze throughout the early hours … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Council news Bin Day Finder - dac.telford.gov.uk Telford and Wrekin Council · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Environment Agency to review regulation of biowaste sector A review into the biowaste sector is to be launched by the Environment Agency, as it looks to embed recent changes to legislation into its work. The review, which will cover the anaerobic digestion and composting industries, will ensure that operators are regulated ‘consistently’ and in line with the objectives of the government’s 25 Year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Ecosurety secures £2 million funding package Bristol-based packaging compliance specialist Ecosurety has secured a £2 million finance facility from HSBC to accommodate a growth in its membership. The funds will supply the company with a “more flexible cash-flow set up” to cover the cost of compliance for its growing membership base, Ecosurety said, adding that the new finance package would help … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Global Standarkessel Baumgarte with Acciona secures order for the construction of a WtE plant in Scotland The councils of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray are constructing an energy from waste plant at the Aberdeen location, in... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 18 Sept 2019 Global Leaving a Better World for Future Generations On the 20th of August 2018 Greta Thurnberg, then aged 15, chose to strike from school to protest global inaction on the climate emergency. She sat alone outside the Swedish parliament and sent a message to the Swedish government that has now transcended worldwide, starting the global Fridays For Future youth climate movement. Greta’s message […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Scotland reduces carbon impact despite recycling rate dip Scotland has decreased the carbon impact of its household waste despite a dip in the overall recycling rate, according to figures for 2018 released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) today. Last year the carbon impact of Scotland’s household waste reduced by 15% compared to 2011 levels and was equivalent to 5.76 million tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2019 Council news Disabled Facilities Grant - Flintshire County Council Flintshire Council · 18 Sept 2019 Industry news Press and Media NE&Y - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news It’s time to think global David Lerpiniere, Head of Waste, Resources and Development at Resource Futures, says it’s no surprise there are growing numbers of sufferers from “environmental despair”. He says it’s time we look beyond UK shores. The Amazon is burning. Our rivers are polluted. The oceans littered with our plastics. It’s no surprise that there are growing numbers … Continue reading "It’s time to think global" … Resource Futures · 17 Sept 2019 Global Maizena’s missing micronutrients The post Maizena’s missing micronutrients appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 17 Sept 2019 Global Micronutrientes faltantes en la Maizena The post Micronutrientes faltantes en la Maizena appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Human rights law requires countries to cut carbon emissions Five UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies warn that States must act to cut carbon emissions or be in breach of their obligations. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Sept 2019 Council news Apprenticeships - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 17 Sept 2019 Council news Leisure - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 17 Sept 2019 Council news Early Careers - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news UK misses ELV targets despite rate increase EXCLUSIVE: The UK recorded a 1.9% increase in its End of Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling and recovery rate in 2017, but remains short of meeting EU targets for the second consecutive year. Newly-released European Commission data reveals that the UK achieved a rate of 94.1% in 2017, up from 92.2% the previous year. Despite the rise, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Letsrecycle Live returns in 2021 Following the inaugural Letsrecycle Live event which took place in May this year, parent company the Environment Media Group (EMG), has provided an update on plans for the next show, on 12 & 13 May 2021 at Stoneleigh, Coventry. And, EMG said it was pleased to announced that Letsrecycle Live has been shortlisted in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Metal Matters scores a century On 5 September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council became the 100th local authority to launch the MetalMatters programme to 114,000 households. Valpak · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Customer service - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Home Office Furniture, Storage & Accessories - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Design and planning tools - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Chichester rejects role in West Sussex food waste trial Chichester district council has decided not to take part in a trial of food waste collections in West Sussex, citing uncertainty about funding and the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy. The West Sussex Waste Partnership (WSWP) is hoping to test food waste collections in the county and is looking for one rural and one urban … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news 100th local authority joins MetalMatters A metal recycling campaign has been supported by its 100th local authority, against a background of “high levels” of public engagement with metals messaging. The 100th MetalMatters programme launch was by the East Riding of Yorkshire council at an event in Bridlington in a bid to target 114,000 households in the area. It was supported … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Jair Bolsonaro’s government blocked funding for fire prevention The post Jair Bolsonaro’s government blocked funding for fire prevention appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 17 Sept 2019