Recycling news: 2008

Industry news Waste-to-energy boost in Pre-Budget Report Chancellor extends renewable obligation and reiterates that landfill tax will keep rising letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news of a Biffa packaging contract, a construction deal and an office recycling scheme letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2008 Industry news Audit Commission report critical of North Somerset Lack of evidence make it impossible to determine if fraud occurred, watchdog claims letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2008 Industry news Consultation launched on animal by-products regulations Views sought on European Commission plan to change guidelines for by-products use letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2008 Industry news Arson suspected in West Sussex recycling plant blaze Fire and Rescue claim incident "was arson" after tyres, card and paper catch fire at depot letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2008 Industry news Bettison urges councils to continue recycling Local Government Association environment chair talks of storage after slump in marketplace letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2008 Industry news Commingled collection significantly reduces glass noise Health and Safety guidance claims collecting materials mixed lessens risk of hearing damage letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2008 Industry news Greenstar announces further expansion Waste management firm reveals three additions to its collection and processing network letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2008 Industry news Obituary: Andrew Richards, business manager for Taylor Employee who was renowned for his commitment to customer service excellence has passed away letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2008 Industry news Top recycling council ordered to pay 73,000 over noise East Lindsey looks to challenge compensation award following High Court case letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2008 Industry news Disposal authorities should report final destination of waste Environment Agency set to write to WDAs to remind them of reporting requirements letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2008 Industry news Materials moving as prices show some signs of stability Trading of steel, paper and plastic increasing but experts warn there is still a long way to go letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on aerosol recycling, a packaging fine and new recruits for WasteCare letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2008 Industry news Sandwell announces 1 billion contract shortlist Five firms left to compete for 25-year waste collection and treatment deal letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2008 Industry news Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire announce ‘Industry Day’ Firms invited to discuss waste treatment project, as partnership awaits PFI funding decision letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2008 Industry news Cumbria gives green light to 700m contract with Shanks County council set to sign 25-year deal with waste firm in New Year following meeting letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2008 Industry news Kent council praises opening of New Earth facility In-vessel composting plant has improved waste service in South West of county, council claims letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Industry news Defra reveals themes of new packaging strategy Department and WRAP speak at conference on sustainable packaging in London letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Industry news Only 60% of waste incineration capacity used in 2007 EA figures also show amount of waste sent to permitted treatment facilities stalled last year letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Industry news Welsh minister visits UPM mill on Deeside Ieuan Wyn Jones tours UK's largest newsprint mill to see its renewable energy generation letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Industry news Kerbside battery collections “most effective” in WRAP trials Long-awaited results of collection trials published ahead of full Battery Directive implementation letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Industry news Europes first tyre pyrolysis plant planned in North East Luton-based tyre recycling firm PYReco set to build £80 million facility near Middlesbrough by 2010 letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2008 Research & science UCL - London's Global University - UCL MyAccount UCL News · 18 Nov 2008 Industry news Paper sector warns against storage of material Concerns aired that storage permits for paper could lead to material being incinerated or landfilled letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a packaging fine, an Eco subsidiary and a campaign in Hillingdon letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2008 Industry news Scottish Government defends plans for PFI reform Scottish Futures Trust will deliver "better value for money" despite industry concerns, government claims letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2008 Industry news Lords back single-use carrier bag plans Support from peers for Climate Change Bill to include powers to impose charges on retailers letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2008 Industry news Waste industry calls for planning reform ESA gives evidence to Select Committee highlighting barriers to developments letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2008 Industry news Sonae reports significant reduction in profitability Parent company to UK's largest wood recycling firm, Sonae UK, publishes latest financial results letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2008 Industry news The sector must look after its fleet vehicles Neil Grundon explains why the industry must value its collection vehicles letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2008 Industry news SITA forms partnership in Northern Ireland Firm to bid for contracts in "strategic" alliance with bodies including RBS letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2008 Industry news Defra unveils plans to cut hazardous waste red tape Consultation launched on changes to hazardous waste regulations to benefit 72,600 operators letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2008 Industry news Industry “first” for using recycled plastic Indesit reports successful use of material in washing machines following WRAP-funded trial letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news Covanta under fire for Bedfordshire EfW plans Councillors and campaigners criticise proposals for 600,000 tonne capacity plant letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news Veolias French recycling business hit by downturn Firm publishes financial results up to September 30, 2008 which show overall growth letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a Welsh recycling fund, ADAS and visits to Closed Loop and Donarbon letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news Scotland hits 32.2% municipal waste recycling rate Quarterly figures from April to June 2008 show progress but ministers warn of complacency letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news GMWDA “disappointment” at unsigned PFI Special meeting to be held next Friday after October deadline missed letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2008 Industry news Minister to make business waste a top priority However Jane Kennedy advises councils not to divert attention away from household waste letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2008 Industry news SPECIAL REPORT from Hong Kong How the market crisis for recyclable materials is viewed by the Hong Kong government letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2008