Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Is grass always greener? Evaluating environmental impact of synthetic sports pitches Should we pass on plastic pitches? With conversations kicking off about plastic in sport, water use on turf and year-round pitch performance, how do you find the perfect pitch? Fidra · 16 Sept 2019 Global Summary of the Third Edition of the International School on SWM Planning The following summary was written by Dr Simonetta Tunesi, an environmental strategist, author, long-term ISWA member and Managing Director of Strategic Environmental Consulting, based in Bologna, Italy. She developed a solid waste management design method and tools for low and middle-income countries and launched a series of trainings targeting SWM decision makers. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 16 Sept 2019 Global Inspired to tackle plastic pollution? Try a brand audit! Plastic pollution is a crisis: it fills our waterways, streets, and homes, harming wildlife and human health. Microplastics and toxins from making plastic are often in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our understanding of the devastating effects of plastic on communities and the environment is growing—and so is the understanding that […] Break Free From Plastic · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news UK could start to import waste wood biomass Imports of waste wood biomass into the UK look a likely possibility going forward, according to the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Andy Hill, Chair of the WRA, said some UK-based biomass plants had already begun to trial imports of waste wood from Europe, as the number of biomass plants coming on stream in the UK […] Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news ‘Push waste reduction’, urges Shadow Minister Labour’s Shadow Waste and Recycling Minister has said that the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy does not put enough emphasis on waste reduction. Sandy Martin, who is MP for Ipswich and has held the shadow post for a year, said that while the document had many positives, Labour did not agree with all elements of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Suez finds up to £35bn needed for waste infrastructure Between £26-35 billion is needed to transform the UK’s waste infrastructure to meet future demands, according to an economics report from Suez UK. “The Economics of Change in the Resources and Waste Sector”, paper assesses the key economic drivers within the waste industry and how substantial investment will be needed to meet environmental targets set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Lucozade commits to 100% recycled content by 2030 Demand for feedstock derived from plastic recycling has received a boost from a production plan released by Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS), although there is potential for competition from supplies of plant-based plastic-like material. The drinks manufacturer has said its packaging will be 100% recyclable inside the next decade, as part of plans to move to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Global Joint NGO Statement – Ten Priorities for the Taxonomy Consultation We joined forces with over 50 NGOs and launched a statement with ten priority issues on the EU Taxonomy for sustainable investments. The Taxonomy has to show which economic activities are sustainable, and which are not, to help guide investors. The European Commission’s Technical Expert Group on sustainable finance, after running a consultation on its […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Building a sustainable future from our oceans To address modern-day sustainability challenges, the EMBRC-ERIC was established to bridge the gap between marine biological research and innovation. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Sept 2019 Policy & government Mr A Gopal v London Underground Ltd: 2206676/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2019 Policy & government Somerset landowner kills fish by tipping chemicals on ground Tipping chemicals left over from his plant nursery business onto gravel ended up in a stream and killing hundreds of fish. GOV.UK · 16 Sept 2019 Council news APPENDIX 1 – New A to Z of how to recycle or dispose of safely your household items - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 16 Sept 2019 Council news Transforming communities - Caerphilly County Borough Council Caerphilly Council · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Costa Coffee lobbied against ‘latte levy’ before Treasury dropped plan The post Costa Coffee lobbied against ‘latte levy’ before Treasury dropped plan appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 15 Sept 2019 Global Fishing for Catastrophe: How global aquaculture supply chains are leading to the destruction of wild fish stocks and depriving people of food in India, Vietnam and The Gambia The post Fishing for Catastrophe: How global aquaculture supply chains are leading to the destruction of wild fish stocks and depriving people of food in India, Vietnam and The Gambia appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 15 Sept 2019 Industry news Design and the circular economy – deep dive - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 15 Sept 2019 Industry news Food and the circular economy – deep dive - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 15 Sept 2019 Council news The Right to Buy Scheme - Nottingham City Council Nottingham Council · 14 Sept 2019 Council news Worcester Belles WI - Worcester City Council Worcester Council · 14 Sept 2019 Industry news Sainsburys pledges to halve plastic packaging Retailer Sainsbury’s today (13 September) announced what it described as “an ambitious new commitment to reduce plastic packaging by 50% by 2025”. This new target includes all branded food packaging, Sainsbury’s brand food packaging and packaging across all of Sainsbury’s operations. The move could see milk sold in refillable glass containers or in pouches for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Pow confirmed for Defra resources and waste brief Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow, who joined the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary earlier this week has been confirmed as the new junior minister with responsibility for waste and recycling. Mrs Pow succeeds Therese Coffey who was moved last weekend to become the new secretary of state for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Global From farm to fork, fighting climate change is actually possible When we think about fighting climate change, we mostly focus on the usual suspects: energy, transportation, and industry. But, there is one area we tend to forget about, which is responsible for 10% of the total world’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG): agriculture. Agriculture accounts for approximately 40% of the land we use and more than […] Zero Waste Europe · 13 Sept 2019 Policy & government Access to critical materials Critical materials (CMs) are key to UK manufacturing, including for the aerospace, automotive, energy and chemical sectors, which rely on materials typically extracted and processed abroad. CMs are vital components of several emerging technologies, including electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure such as wind turbines, and digital technologies such as computers and smartphones. The … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Adding quality to the materials stream Jacob Hayler, executive director of the Environmental Services Association, looks how to improve quality in the recycling materials stream. OPINION: In the media over the last 12 months there have been a whole series of “horror pictures” of mixed plastics dumped and left to rot both in the UK and abroad alongside the questions such … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Council news Indoor & Outdoor Play - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Thanks for coming to see us! Thank you to all our members who attended our autumn meeting in Birmingham this week and to all those members and non members who came to see us on our stand at RWM as well. As ever we had a fantastic members’ meeting, with some very interesting and thought provoking presentations from our speakers. We […] Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Lib Dem’s Baroness Bakewell to address LARAC The Liberal Democrat’s House of Lords’ spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs will address the upcoming LARAC local authority recycling officers conference to be held next month. Baroness Catherine Bakewell of Hardington and Mandeville will deliver an opening keynote to the gathering of local authority recycling officers and waste management professionals. She draws upon … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Key plastics role for waste sector, says eXXpedition leader The waste sector has a key role to play in changing consumer behaviour around plastics, says a mission leader preparing to sail around the world to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. Sally Earthrowl is part of eXXpedition, a team of 300 women set to circumnavigate the globe on voyage which hopes to contribute to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Council EfW contracts ‘to rise by inflation’ Data from a survey of local authorities shows that median gate fee prices for energy from waste contracts in 2018 were £89 a tonne, up £3 on the year before. Waste management firms have concurred with the gate fee numbers and said that price rises for local authorities in the future will centre on inflation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Global FEAD position ignores role of compostable plastics in achieving circular economy Berlin, 13 September 2019 – Regarding FEAD’s (European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services) latest position paper “Biodegradable and Bio-Based Plastics”, European Bioplastics (EUBP) believes that FEAD displays an incomplete perception on how a circular economy can be achieved. Unfortunately, the association exclusively focuses on mechanical recycling while at the same time… European Bioplastics News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Training schemes tackle HGV driver shortages A number of training schemes have been launched across the waste management industry in an attempt to tackle the shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers. The lack of drivers is a long-running issue and has caused problems for waste companies – many are having to pay drivers more and using agency drivers to supplement … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news GAP Organics and Keenan Recycling in AD partnership GAP Organics and Keenan Recycling have partnered to turn food waste into usable gas in the North East of England. The move is in response to the rising volume of food waste collected in the region and the gas will be used to supply power networks in the North East. The food waste will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Guernsey halves residual waste with recycling changes Guernsey has halved the amount of residual waste it collects after making major changes to its recycling services. Announcing the recycling success, the island’s government, the States of Guernsey, indicated that the ‘pay as you throw’ charge for residual waste was not the defining factor behind the rise, pointing to the introduction of food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Global Communities and Climate Change: how a zero waste approach can take us closer to zero emissions In this blog, our Cities Programme Coordinator Jack McQuibban showcases how commitments towards adopting a zero waste approach can play a central role in reducing greenhouse gases at the local level through the effective management of natural resources and the re-designing of products and the communities we live in to prevent waste being generated in […] Zero Waste Europe · 13 Sept 2019 Policy & government Treasury minister visits Tees Valley Treasury Minister visits Tees Valley to promote regional growth GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Imerys One-Stop-Shop at K 2019 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 13 Sept 2019 Global CEPI promoting guidance on separate collection at RWM, UK CEPI partnered this year’s Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition & Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK on 11 and 12 September to promote the new guidance on separate collection. The new leaflet gives an overview how different paper and board products should be collected and if necessary, sorted in order to be recycled by the paper industry. […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Sept 2019 Global Shifting the Narrative from Straws to Pipelines Since its launch in September 2016, nearly 1,500 organizations from across the world have joined the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) movement to demand massive reductions in single-use plastics and to push for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. These organizations share the common values of environmental protection and social justice, which guide their […] Break Free From Plastic · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) goes for Nature-Based Solutions Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) contributes to increasing the evidence base on Nature-Based Solutions by taking part in two Horizon 2020 projects, NAIAD and OPERANDUM, as we find out here. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Red Industries acquires Haz Environmental Red Industries, which provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste management services across the UK, has acquired the share capital of waste management company, Haz Environmental. The acquisition of the West Bromwich based company, said Red Industries, is “a further strategic step by Red in expanding and strengthening their position as one of the UK’s leading independent … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2019