Recycling news: 2015

Industry news Biffa: Health and safety from the ‘top down’ The waste and recycling industry is considered to be the second most dangerous industry in the country behind agriculture. So it is encouraging that Biffa Group has received ‘five star’ recognition from the British Safety Council for its efforts to improve health and safety in the workplace for a third consecutive year. The BSC carried … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2015 Global WALKING THE CIRCLE: The 4 guiding pillars for a Circular Economy Efficient material management, reduction of toxic substances, energy efficiency and economic incentives The Circular Economy could bring significant environmental, social and economic benefits to the European Union. In order to deliver resource efficiency, job creation, low-carbon prosperity, a healthy environment, clean production and sustainable consumption, it is necessary to take a holistic… Zero Waste Europe · 18 May 2015 Industry news Case Study: Chase Protective Coatings – An expert solution to cleaning up a sticky problem The post Case Study: Chase Protective Coatings – An expert solution to cleaning up a sticky problem appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 16 May 2015 Industry news How to reuse / recycle old broken toys This month we have another query from Vicky. She wants to know what to do with old broken toys! I’m sure you’ve endured jigsaws and board games with pieces missing, figures with amputated limbs or orphan toys hiding behind the sofa. What do you do with them apart from throw them in landfill? Suella said… Zero Waste Week · 16 May 2015 Industry news Interview with our CEO Umberto Raiteri Umberto Raiteri, President and CEO of ERP SAS, on Euro Parliament Network HSE24 Der Beitrag Interview with our CEO Umberto Raiteri erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 15 May 2015 Industry news O2 and South Bucks officer among 2015 Awards for Excellence winners Winners of the 2015 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management include telecoms giant O2 for phone recycling, a collection crew from Kensington & Chelsea and a recycling officer from South Bucks District Council. The Awards, organised by letsrecycle.com, were held at London’s Landmark Hotel yesterday (May 14). The audience also heard from Sophie Thomas … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2015 Industry news Veolia staff treated after Sussex chemical incident A full investigation is ongoing into a suspected chemical incident at a Veolia waste transfer station in St Leonards, Sussex, yesterday morning (May 14) after 11 staff members were given medical checks by paramedics. Emergency services were called to the Pebsham waste transfer station on Bexhill Road, Freshfields, at 8.30am yesterday after Veolia staff raised … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2015 Industry news Sustainable events guides As part of Bristol European Green Capital 2015, Resource Futures along with Kambe Events and Bristol City Council developed a city-wide sustainable event strategy to support organisers in managing their festivals and events with reduced environmental impact. This included three Green Event Guides: for indoor, outdoor and small events. Resource Futures · 15 May 2015 Industry news Mayor of London laments ‘slow’ progress on food waste Mayor of London Boris Johnson has admitted more work is needed to boost food waste recycling across the capital, as he announced £300,000 in funding for councils to create ‘social supermarkets’ in Lambeth yesterday (May 14). And, speaking to letsrecycle.com, Mr Johnson also pledged that the new Conservative government would help put an end to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2015 Industry news POWERDAY JOINS CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT Powerday has joined the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) as part of the company’s continued drive to raise standards in waste transportation. The CILT is an independent professi... Powerday · 14 May 2015 Industry news Ferrybridge Multifuel plant begins burning waste The £300 million Ferrybridge Multifuel 1 energy from waste project currently undergoing commissioning in West Yorkshire has started burning solid fuel for the first time in two of its boiler lines, it was announced yesterday (May13). According to Wheelabrator – which is developing the plant as part of joint venture Multifuel Energy Limited (MEL) alongside … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2015 Industry news Viridor in cost warning over Welsh Environment Bill Waste and resources firm Viridor has called for the Welsh Government to rule out imposing a ‘one size fits all’ approach on recycling collections, which it claimed would increase cost and bureaucracy for businesses. The Welsh Government has this week unveiled details of its Environment Bill, which is intended to come into effect from 2017 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2015 Industry news Charity Football match raises money for Help the Hero’s Countrystyle and Bam Nuttall join forces to raise money for Help the Hero's. Countrystyle Recycling · 13 May 2015 Industry news “Cash cow” council to reverse green waste charge Conservative councillors in South Gloucestershire have pledged to phase out a £36-per-year charge for the collection of green waste from households, after gaining overall control of the authority at last week’s election. A charge for the collection of green waste was implemented by the council in March 2014 – having been approved by councillors in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2015 Industry news We write to chair of EU Parliament Trade Committee: Chemicals must be excluded from TTIP trade negotiations On 10th of June the full European Parliament will vote on its recommendations to the European Commission regarding the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). In the lead up to this vote, several of the Parliament’s committees are discussing the key issues at stake. CHEM Trust has today joined with over 25 organisations in sending […] CHEM Trust · 13 May 2015 Policy & government Why accurate measurement is essential for effective climate action The importance of measurement for setting and sticking to our targets. Climate Change Committee · 13 May 2015 Industry news Equipment round-up 13/05/2015 With news on: new sorting line launched by Machinex; TOMRA completes switch from TITECH brand, and; new Presona baler for Yeovil secure shredding firm. Machinex launches MACH Hyspec optical sorter Recycling equipment supplier Machinex has launched its new optical sorting machine the MACH Hyspec – which it claims is one of the most efficient optical … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2015 Industry news Closing the gap in Europe David Palmer-Jones, president of the European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services (FEAD), and chief executive of Suez UK, explains why private sector investment is the key to making progress towards a more circular economy in Europe and closing the gap in performance between Member States. Recent studies have highlighted the huge disparity between … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2015 Industry news Testing firm calls for ‘consistent’ LOI standard EXCLUSIVE: A loss-on ignition testing firm has raised concerns that laboratories may “struggle” to produce consistent data on whether waste fines are eligible for the lower rate of landfill tax. Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), which provides testing and inspection of waste fines for landfill operators, as well as testing and sampling on emissions and asbestos, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2015 Industry news Green Thinking Outside the Bubble Companies these days are expected to take an interest in the wider world outside their own commercial ‘bubble’. This is especially true when it comes to caring for the environment, and particularly so for the waste management industry whose activities are so closely linked to contributing to environmental sustainability. CSG Lanstar (Manchester) has long accepted […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 12 May 2015 Industry news Simplification proposals for EU chemicals law REACH could increase chemical risks (updated with letter to Commissioner) One of the main objectives of the EU’s REACH chemical regulation system is to provide a high level of protection for people and the environment. A key part of this system is the authorisation process, which incentivises companies that are using the most problematic chemicals to move to safer alternatives. The European Commission have just been consulting on two […] CHEM Trust · 12 May 2015 Industry news Welsh Environment Bill slated for 2017 The Welsh Government’s Environment Bill, which will bring into law a raft of proposals on waste and recycling – including stricter requirements for the separation of waste by businesses – is scheduled to come into effect from 2017. Wales’ minister for environment Carl Sargeant has this week unveiled details of how the proposals will take … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2015 Industry news Kelda signs South Wales organic waste contract Kelda Organic Energy Ltd has signed a 15-year joint food and green waste treatment contract with Cardiff city and the Vale of Glamorgan councils, worth up to £89 million. Established by Kelda Water Services for the bid and part of the Kelda Group, the company is proposing to develop anaerobic digestion (AD) and open windrow … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2015 Industry news Waste budgets ‘could bear brunt’ of council austerity LARAC chair Andrew Bird has warned that council waste budgets are likely to suffer in the event of further cuts to local authority spending under the new government. Speaking to letsrecycle.com, Mr Bird expressed concern that recycling will be “way down on the priority list” for councils if the Conservatives decide to push ahead with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2015 Industry news Cumbria MP replaces Rogerson at Defra Rory Stewart, the Conservative MP for Penrith and The Border, has been confirmed as the replacement for Dan Rogerson within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The news comes after it was confirmed that both Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss and minister of state George Eustice, who had worked within the Department … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2015 Industry news POWERDAY RENEWS TIR CHONAILL GAELS SPONSORSHIP Powerday has renewed its sponsorship of the Gaelic Athletic Association club, Tir Chonaill Gaels, whom the company has supported for many years. The club was formed in 1962 and has gone on to become ... Powerday · 11 May 2015 Council news Councillor Paul Wilkinson - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 11 May 2015 Council news Councillor Michael Adams - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 11 May 2015 Industry news Glasgow exhibiting at the Ideal Home Show Scotland Glasgow Wood Recycling is going to be exhibiting at the Ideal Home Show in the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, from the 22nd until the 25th of May. Community Wood Recycling · 11 May 2015 Industry news First round of trainees graduate Making Wood Work programme We're delighted to see the first round of trainees successfully complete their courses on Glasgow Wood Recycling's Making Wood Work programme. Community Wood Recycling · 11 May 2015 Industry news A change in direction With the dust settling on what turned out to be a surprising and decisive result in the General Election, David Cameron’s Conservative majority government is now taking shape, with a number of key cabinet appointments announced. What is clear from the majority of appointments is that Mr Cameron will continue the work his Party began … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2015 Industry news Eric Pickles replaced as Communities Secretary The controversial Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has not kept his post in the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and has been given a job as the government’s new ‘anti-corruption tsar’, it has been reported. Prime Minister David Cameron is appointing a new cabinet following the Conservative Party’s majority victory in last week’s General … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2015 Industry news Liz Truss keeps Defra post Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that Liz Truss will remain in the role of Environment Secretary as part of the new government. Mr Cameron is appointing a new cabinet following the Conservative Party’s majority victory in last week’s General Election. Mrs Truss, the South West Norfolk MP, had held the Environment portfolio since July … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2015 Policy & government Land remediation: Bringing brownfield sites back to use Brochure showing UK expertise in land remediation outlining technologies, systems and ideas used in the regeneration of industrial land. GOV.UK · 11 May 2015 Industry news LGA: landfill funds could boost recycling The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for additional funding support for councils struggling to meet the 50% by 2020 statutory recycling target. In particular, the organisation has urged government to look at pouring the proceeds of landfill tax back to councils via Revenue Support Grants, to enable councils to decide locally how to invest … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2015 Industry news Packaging committee considers PRN transparency The Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) is to consider whether the categories where PRN funding can go may benefit from further amendment, because of a “widespread lack of understanding” of where the money is being spent. A first stage report on the topic, looking at the transparency of PRN spending, has just been published by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2015 Council news When are my bins emptied? - West Suffolk Council West Suffolk Council · 10 May 2015 Policy & government Privacy and cookies - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 9 May 2015 Council news Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Register as at 23:51 on 12 July 2026 - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 9 May 2015 Policy & government 2010 to 2015 government policy: low carbon technologies How renewable energy, new nuclear power stations and a carbon capture and storage industry will promote growth, ensure the UK has a secure supply of energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. GOV.UK · 8 May 2015