Recycling news: 2021

Council news Woking Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) – the Inspector’s Final Report - Woking Borough Council Woking Council · 14 Oct 2021 Global Characterizing plastics from large household appliances: Brominated flame retardants, other additives and density profiles - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 14 Oct 2021 Industry news Tilen Sever - Glass International Glass International · 13 Oct 2021 Policy & government Letters between DCMS and Ofcom on the future of wireless networks infrastructure These letters outline DCMS's request from Ofcom to provide evidence and analysis relating to the future of wireless networks. GOV.UK · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Finalists announced for the Zero Waste Cities Challenge WasteAid’s Circular Economy Network has announced the finalists of its Zero Waste Cities Challenge, an innovation competition for green entrepreneurs in Johannesburg, Ho Chi Minh City and Guwahati. The competition was launched to find grassroots solutions to resource efficiency, waste collection and recycling in South Africa, Vietnam and India. More than 100 small business […] WasteAid · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Competition body formally begins Veolia-Suez probe The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally launched its merger inquiry into Veolia’s takeover of Suez, after accepting the former’s notice. Merger inquiries take place where there is concern that two merging parties could gain too much market power, therefore resulting in a “substantial lessening of competition”. In an announcement yesterday (12 October), the CMA said it acce… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2021 Global Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Nantycaws MRF fire ’caused by phone battery’ There is “strong evidence” that a huge fire at a materials recycling facility (MRF) in Nantycaws was caused by a battery placed in a blue recycling bag, Carmarthanshire county council has said. In a statement released today (13 October), the council said that it was believed to be a lithium-ion style battery, usually found in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2021 Global Press release: Access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for jobs, growth and competitiveness Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. Access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for globally competitive European forest-based industries. Our “made in Europe” industry creates much-needed jobs and wealth! The European pulp and paper industry fully supports the EU objectiv… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news WRA speaks to ENDS Report about waste wood supply in UK Waste wood supply ‘rollercoaster’ to continue – WRA The UK’s growing portfolio of biomass-fired plants are well stocked for the coming winter but face increased competition for feedstock over the next 12 months as their reliability improves. Trade body the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) new chair Richard Coulson, who took over the role in spring […] Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Halloween 2021 The post Halloween 2021 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news British supermarket cheese linked to catastrophic deforestation in Brazil The post British supermarket cheese linked to catastrophic deforestation in Brazil appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Liebherr chips in at wood processing site One of the world’s biggest producers of wood-based panel products has added another Liebherr machine to its UK equipment fleet. EGGER (UK) Ltd makes high-quality chipboard used in homes across the country and uses a combination of virgin timber and waste wood to keep its plant at Hexham in Northumberland supplied with raw material. Its […] Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news DEAN JOHNSTON RIDING HIGH AS HE’S AWARDED NATIONAL PLANT MECHANIC OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 2) Liebherr is incredibly proud to share the news that its mobile crane apprentice, Dean Johnston, was presented with not one, but two ‘Stars of the Future’ awards at the CPA presentation ceremony. The event was held ‘in person’ in September at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley, near Coventry. Stars of […] Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Oct 2021 Global ‘Green mining’: a myth that could cost us the Earth Feeding Europe’s digital and green transition with runaway mining without changing the way we use natural resources could cost us the Earth. A new report urges the EU to slash resource consumption by two-thirds, writes Roberta Arbinolo. The report, published by the European Environmental Bureau and Friends of the Earth Europe, looks into the environmental and social impacts of mining, and recom… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Consistency warning as Environment Bill returns Ahead of the Environment Bill’s return to parliament today (13 October), a historian has warned that the implementation of consistent collections is likely to “mirror mistakes of the past”. The Environment Bill is entering its third reading in the House of Lords today, which gives members the chance to make any final amendments before it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2021 Policy & government Green claims code for shoppers Tips to help consumers identify products and services with genuine environmental credentials GOV.UK · 13 Oct 2021 Policy & government North East company directors in court for serious waste offences Three men have been banned from acting as company directors for five years following an Environment Agency investigation into waste offences. GOV.UK · 13 Oct 2021 Global STC Power delivers the Bridgwater Resource Recovery Facility The Bridgwater Energy-from-Waste facility will process approximately 100,000 tonnes of commercial and municipal refuse-derived fuel (“RDF”) per annum, which would... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Charity news round-up (13/10/21) With news on: Biffa helps fight homelessness in Scotland; Fresh Start Waste and Bulky Bob’s look to ‘end furniture poverty’; EMR Swindon donates £3,000 to youth charity; and, S2S Group’s golf day raises more than £5,000. Biffa helps fight homelessness in Scotland Waste management company Biffa has partnered with Simon Community Scotland (SCS) to tackle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news Innovation Prize - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 13 Oct 2021 Council news - 1 - Fenland Citizen - 13 October 2021 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 Notice is hereby given that - fenland.gov.uk Fenland Council · 13 Oct 2021 Industry news How to have a low-waste Halloween The post How to have a low-waste Halloween appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Negative messaging helps Hull cut contamination Hull city council says negative messaging and a ‘three-strikes-and-you’re-out’ policy has allowed it to keep the contamination rate of its recycling below 15%. Speaking at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee’s (LARAC) annual conference last week (8 October), Paul Thomas, waste contracts and strategy manager at Hull city council, said the city had had a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2021 Policy & government 100% of specialist nuclear vessel recycled in a first for UK fleet The decommissioning of Oceanic Pintail has “set the standard for others to follow” after 100% of the 3,865-tonne specialist nuclear vessel was recycled. GOV.UK · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Vehicle news roundup (12/10/21) With news on: Grundon commits £600,000 to electric collection vehicles; Specialist Fleet Services bags seven-year contract; ISS given safety accreditation; and, Axil partners with taxi manufacturer to reduce waste. Grundon commits £600,000 to electric collection vehicles Grundon Waste Management has invested £600,000 to convert two of its existing vehicles from diesel to electric. This initial … letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Teamwork makes the sustainable fashion dream work In combining expertise from the upstream and downstream of the fashion and textiles industry, Carla Worth, Consultant at Resource Futures, and Alan Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer at the Textile Recycling Association (TRA), explore the impact of sustainability becoming mainstream and highlight why stakeholders must prioritise collaborative and cross-sectoral working to achieve a global sustain… Resource Futures · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Reuse Network signs open letter to Government urging it to prevent mass homelessness With the recent cut to Universal Credit, the end of furlough and the rising cost of living in the country, along with other competing factors, the country is on the edge of a homelessness crisis. Reuse Network · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Fires reported on peatlands across Northern England’s national parks The post Fires reported on peatlands across Northern England’s national parks appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Waste sector ‘not a priority’ for COP26, webinar hears The recycling sector should work on getting higher up the agenda of debates on emissions, as it has not been seen as a “priority” in the run up to COP26, a webinar heard yesterday (11 October) . The comments were made by David C. Wilson, a professor in resource and waste management at Imperial College … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Surge in peatland fires in UK national parks just weeks before climate summit New footage from Unearthed shows peatland on fire with over 100 fires reported on England’s peatland in just four days, despite UK hosting major climate summit in three weeks. Greenpeace UK · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Pringles expands UK recycling points Pringles has today (12 October) announced that it has rolled out 500 public drop-off points for its tubes. The Kellogg’s-owned company says the move forms part of its plans to ensure consumers are able to recycle Pringles tubes in up to 85% of council areas in the UK. And, the tubes will now feature an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Scott Bros invest £4m in developing country’s largest ‘urban quarry’ SCOTT BROS is investing more than £4 million in the country’s largest ‘urban quarry’ – allowing it to convert more construction and excavation waste into sustainably-produced sand and aggregate. Its current wash plant handles up to 50 tons of inert material per hour, while the new plant will be capable of processing a further 200... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Get to know: Anne Sanni – Head of Human Resources at Bywaters We get to know Anne Sanni – Head of Human Resources at Bywaters – and discover how Bywaters strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment for employees to thrive. Bywaters · 12 Oct 2021 Global Future of Plastics Packaging Explored in Two BPF Seminars The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting two half-day online seminars on plastics packaging in October. ‘What Next for Plastics… Plastics Europe · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news Suez allowed to reopen Dorset landfill Suez has been granted an additional ten years to fill the Beacon Hill landfill site Dorset, after it was closed in 2017. The company says in the short-term the site will remain closed, but it wanted permission to be able to reopen the site and fill the remaining space when market conditions are viable. At … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2021 Council news Early Intervention and Prevention Commissioned Services - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 12 Oct 2021 Global Effective and unambiguous rules are needed to tackle illegal activities and rogue traders Hosting services, such as online platforms that are consumer facing, are now a part of the everyday life of consumers and professional... L'articolo Effective and unambiguous rules are needed to tackle illegal activities and rogue traders proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 12 Oct 2021 Global decluttr - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 12 Oct 2021 Industry news New Litter Picking Hub supports MP’s autumn beach clean The post New Litter Picking Hub supports MP’s autumn beach clean appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 11 Oct 2021