Recycling news: 2019

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Industry news Nestlé UK Ltd - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 15 Aug 2019 Industry news Becoming a public interest company – defining success by the social and environmental value we deliver Andy Brown, Head of Sustainability at Anglian Water, explores the transition to becoming a public interest company. Aldersgate Group · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Rochdale releases food waste consultation results Most Rochdale residents know what should be put in their food waste bin, a consultation carried out by the borough council has found – but despite this many people still put food waste in their residual bin. The survey on food waste disposal found that 96% of people felt they understood how food and garden … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Nestlé UK & Ireland Sister Companies - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Speak Up - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Search for jobs at Nestlé | Nestlé Global - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Our Brands - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news CONTACT US - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Wakefield joins waste crew safety campaign Wakefield district council has launched a crackdown on motorists who drive along pavements to overtake bin lorries by joining a national campaign to identify and prosecute drivers. The council has joined the DRoPs (Driving Recklessly on Pavements) campaign and has warned drivers that they could face prison for endangering lives if they drive dangerously around collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Home | Nestlé UK - Good Food, Good Life - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Cities proving to be the real climate champions Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General, EUROCITIES provides an absorbing insight into how cities in Europe are proving to be the real climate champions. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Aug 2019 Council news Housing assessment - Crawley GOV Crawley Council · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news NLWA tackles odour issues at Islington HWRC The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) continues to face odour problems at its Islington Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). Odours originating at the HWRC on Hornsey Street have been reported along Eden Grove and George’s Road, which are near to the site, the Authority says. The NLWA believes the issue has been worsened by the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Three men fined for dumping at ‘major fly-tipping site’ Three men have been handed suspended prison sentences and ordered to pay a combined £3,500 in compensation for illegally dumping waste which cost £100,000 to clear. According to the Environment Agency, the three men dumped waste at a “major fly-tipping site” on Hulbert Road in Havant, Hampshire, which caused environmental harm due to some of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Eco agrees wood supply deal for Margam plant Dorset-based Eco Sustainable Solutions, has agreed to a major contract to supply the Margam Green waste wood plant in South Wales with up to 50,000 tonnes of waste wood per year over five years. Recently completed the 250,000 tonnes-per-year capacity Margam Green plant is owned by Glennmont Partners, which acquired the site from Eco2. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2019 Policy & government West Coast marks new partnership model for rail New trains, more seats, simplified fares and more frequent services on the West Coast Main Line. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2019 Industry news Are silicone bags safe for storing chicken? This week I had an email from Kerry who wrote “Every few weeks I buy a bulk of chicken breasts (when they are on sale). I then pound them flat (quicker to cook) and store each individual breast (just me eating) in a ziplock sandwich bag then freeze. I have figured out how to… Zero Waste Week · 13 Aug 2019 Council news Council Tax Payments - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Merthyr Tydfil Council · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Open burning of rubbish endangers health in Lebanon Lebanon’s ministerial committee tasked with solving Lebanon’s waste management emergency has yet to act despite a four-month period of rubbish endangering health. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news EA to review all 13 Quality Protocols Quality Protocols (QPs) are end of waste frameworks, recognised by the Environment Agency and used by industry on a voluntary basis to identify the point at which waste, having been fully recovered, may be regarded as a non-waste product. This means the waste derived material can be used in specified markets without the need for waste regulation controls. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Improving Reuse Rates of WEEE at Household Waste Recycling Centers WEEE: Ink & Toner Cartridge Collections at Household Waste Recycling Centers Der Beitrag Improving Reuse Rates of WEEE at Household Waste Recycling Centers erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Packaging Waste Regulations – am I obligated? Book your spot for this free webinar September 26th Der Beitrag Packaging Waste Regulations – am I obligated? erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Packaging Waste Regulations – a brief summary with potential changes Register for this free webinar November 27th Der Beitrag Packaging Waste Regulations – a brief summary with potential changes erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Companies reach agreement on plastic waste gasification plants Peel Environmental has signed an agreement for the development of up to 11 plants designed to produce hydrogen through small-scale gasification technology using plastic waste as a feedstock. Peel, which is a property and infrastructure development company, has reached the £130 million agreement with PowerHouse Energy, a technology firm, and energy from waste specialist Waste2Tricity … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2019 Council news My Bins - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Ness Energy project contract signed Three Scottish local authorities have signed a contract with a consortium involving the waste firm Indaver and construction firm Acciona to build and operate an energy from waste plant in Aberdeen. Aberdeen city, Moray and Aberdeenshire councils this week signed the ‘Ness Energy Project Residual Waste Treatment’ contract which will see Acciona build the plant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2019 Council news GREEN PARK READING - Reading Borough Council Reading Council · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Delays in data submission ‘add to PRN volatility’ A handful of companies – including some major retailers – registering their packaging waste obligations late in the year, has put some further pressure on PRN markets. The late registration of packaging data by some packaging producers means that the volume of material needed to meet collection targets for some materials are slightly higher than … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news Redbridge council brings waste service in-house Labour-run Redbridge council has brought its waste and recycling collection service in-house. The borough’s waste services were previously run by Amey, whose contract with the council expired at the start of this month. Cabinet Member Cllr John Howard launched the new service yesterday (August 12) at the council’s Ley Street Depot. The East London borough … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2019 Council news Household Enquiry Form Reminder - St Albans City and District Council St Albans Council · 13 Aug 2019 Research & science Understanding Statistics and Experimental Design: How to Not Lie with Statistics - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 13 Aug 2019 Industry news What is the problem with the Blue Planet effect? Has the Blue Planet effect really made a great change to our world, or have we shifted so much focus onto plastic that we’ve neglected the wider picture of waste management?. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news REA comment on doubling of on-street residential EV charging fund Transport Secretary doubles the size of the On-street Residential Charging Fund by adding an extra £2.5mFund helps Local Authorities install charging infrastructure on-streetEmbargoed Department for Transport press release below. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news Press release: Pupils collect over three tonnes of batteries in recycling challenge Der Beitrag Press release: Pupils collect over three tonnes of batteries in recycling challenge erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news WasteCare in recycling message on World Elephant Day With August 12 celebrated as World Elephant Day, recycling and waste management business WasteCare has highlighted the need to recycle batteries – with a battery elephant spreading the environment message in London. The company said that “WasteCare want to take this opportunity to remind us all how important it is for everyone to do their … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news EU opens ELV directive review The European Commission has launched a public consultation on its current end-of-life (ELV) vehicle legislation. It is asking for feedback on Directive 2000/53/EC which manages the impact ELVs can have upon the environment and seeks to improve the environmental performance of all the economic operators involved in the life cycle of vehicles. Millions of vehicles … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news World Elephant Day: UK funding supports the protection of elephants UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Aug 2019 Policy & government Privacy notice: national operator waste returns This privacy notice is for data returns for waste, materials facilities and technically competent management. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news Government funding supports development in plastics VIDEO REPORT: Ten projects have been offered funding from UK Research Innovation (UKRI) and Sky Ocean Ventures to find ways to tackle plastic waste. These include initiatives to create alternatives to plastic bottles, cosmetic beads and synthetic materials, as part of a wider effort to challenge single-use plastics and encourage consumers to reuse and recycle … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2019 Industry news Ward supports waste management at the ‘Weekend of Wheels’ car show Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist lent its support to the first ‘Weekend of Wheels’ car show in... Ward Recycling · 12 Aug 2019