Recycling news: 2019

Industry news The fight against climate change: We all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic Joseph Cook, Vice President of the UK Polar Network (UKPN) Committee argues that we all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic against climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Aug 2019 Council news Southwood Country Park - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Graham Fish’s mission to address the cosmetic industry’s plastic problem Do you remember eating Mr Whippy ice cream as a child? While it tasted amazing, it was gone in a few moments and left you hungry for more. I realise now, of course, the product was a brilliant marketing success – inflate not only the product with air, but the price too – and… Zero Waste Week · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Climate change: Science and scepticism Peter Jansen – Principle Lecturer and sustainable business expert, London School of Business and Finance, explains the science behind climate change and the barriers preventing people and businesses from acting. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Aug 2019 Policy & government NHS pensions for senior clinicians: new changes announced to improve care The Department of Health and Social Care will open a new public consultation proposing full flexibility over the amount senior clinicians put into their pension pots. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Suez Blackburn EfW recommended for approval Plans for a 500,000 tonnes per-year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility near Blackburn have been recommended for approval by the local council’s planning officers. The proposals are due to be considered by Blackburn with Darwen council’s planning and highways committee on August 15, after Suez submitted documents to the local authority in May. Planning … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Council news Funding Opportunities - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 7 Aug 2019 Council news Business Growth - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news News in brief (07/08/2019) With news on: WRAP Global gets funding for food waste project in Mexico; Scottish DRS could see 90% litter reduction; East Kent Recycling gets permission for two new sites; and, Magnum launches recycled ice-cream tubs. WRAP Global gets funding to cut food waste in Mexico The international branch of the sustainability organisation WRAP has been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Double Quarter Pounder™ with Cheese - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Aug 2019 Global Zero Waste Chennai: Planning for a garbage-free city The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to kickstart the Zero Waste Chennai project, which is to be implemented for the first time in the city. Speaking to Indianexpress.com about the MoU, Vamsi Shankar Kapilavai, a researcher at CAG says, “There is an emphasis […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Aug 2019 Policy & government Tackling tyre graveyards as new road surface using rubber is trialled A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 motorway by Highways England. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news How does the new POPs legislation affect producers? Recent changes in the classification of POPs will impact the collection and recycling processes for WEE Der Beitrag How does the new POPs legislation affect producers? erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Plastic water bottle alternatives ‘still harm the environment’ Campaign group and thinktank Green Alliance has warned of the potential environmental harm that can be caused by moving from plastic water bottles to alternatives such as cans and cartons, writes Lucy Lewin. The organisation has published research today (7 August) seeking to encourage consumers to shift away from buying bottled water altogether, to using … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Council news Brown Bin Recycling - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Swindon brings in compulsory recycling system Kerbside recycling is now compulsory in Swindon, as part of a drive to increase the amount of household waste that is recycled, writes Lucy Lewin. The change has been introduced as part of the Council’s Waste Strategy in order to move Swindon towards a target of 60% recycling by 2029. Currently 40% of waste produced … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Ward invests another £0.5million to increase metal processing capacity with brand new Sennebogen crane Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist has invested another £0.5 million in expanding its metal processing capabilities with... Ward Recycling · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Veolia worker dies after falling ill in Croydon A male collection crew member working for Veolia in South London, died after being taken ill on a collection round on 25 July. The man in his 40s was working in Thornton Heath, Croydon, when he was taken ill ‘without warning’, Veolia confirmed. This happened at around 1.30pm, and he was taken to St George’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Global Shift your perspective with “SILO” – A food system for the future Can you believe that approximately a third of all food produced for human consumption globally is lost or wasted, while more than 10% of the world’s population is suffering from undernourishment? With an average of 88 million tons of food wasted per year, Europe’s environmental policy needs to tackle this important issue. Food waste is […] Zero Waste Europe · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Tradebe completes healthcare waste plant expansion Environmental services firm Tradebe has completed the expansion of its Rochester clinical waste ‘alternative treatment’ facility, which will see the plant now process 17,500 tonnes per year tonnes a year. The works have meant the plant is able to process 50% more waste and brings the Kent-based facility up to its permitted annual tonnage as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news News in brief (06/08/2019) With news on: Sainsbury’s removes black plastic; Coffee cups used in greetings card range; council thanks residents for recycling; single-use bags slashed after 5p charge. Reporting by Lucy Lewin. Sainsbury’s to remove black plastic from ready meals Retail chain Sainsbury’s has announced that it will replace black plastic ready meal trays with an easily recyclable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Eden dinner marks new charity partnership Guests at a gala dinner held at the Eden Project heard how a new centre to provide accommodation and work for homeless people is to be established on the Eden... Emmaus UK · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Lunch & Learn The post Lunch & Learn appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Dorset seeks talks over cross-border HWRC charge Dorset council is seeking talks with neighbouring Hampshire council over payments for the use of a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) by its residents. Dorset council currently pays to fund access for its residents at the Somerley HWRC which is owned by Hampshire county council. However, Hampshire council plans to introduce a £5 charge for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Veolia Environmental Trust funding tops £5.8m Veolia has announced that £5.88 million was contributed to environmental projects in the 2018/19 financial year through the Veolia Environmental Trust. 112 projects received funding during the year including 52 community buildings, 16 woodlands and nature reserves, 14 sporting amenities, 11 playgrounds and 13 public parks and community gardens. The £5.88 million figure beats the … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Council news Contact Us - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 6 Aug 2019 Global TEJAS STATEMENT - August 2, 2019 Baytown Exxonmobil Olefins plant – Polypropylene fire and explosion Polypropylene is a plastic feedstock derived from the processing of natural gas. Natural gas goes through “gas separation” to create feedstocks (ethane, propane, butanes, field condensates). From here the feedstocks are sent to a steam cracker unit and processed into polypropylene and other petrochemicals. - American Chemistry Council According to EPA polypropylene is commonly used […] Break Free From Plastic · 5 Aug 2019 Research & science Following the current: MIT examines water consumption sustainability The Institute aims to update its water management practices to prepare for droughts, sea level rise, and other risks posed by the climate crisis. MIT News — Recycling topic · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Business - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Swimming - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Policy & government Spotlight on UK infrastructure as climate changes Recent events at Whaley Bridge dam in Derbyshire have raised questions about UK infrastructure and its ability to cope with a changing climate. In response, the Committee on Climate Change has issued a brief statement. Climate Change Committee · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Carbon footprint: YouTube usage worse than light left on for a year Carbon emissions are found to be at an all-time high, as the world’s YouTube usage is found to be worse for your carbon footprint than leaving a light on for one year. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news ‘Highest monthly market share on record’ for Battery Electric Vehicles SMMT reports surge in sales for Battery Electric Vehicles in the UK in July 2019 (over July 2018) – up 158.1%. Battery Electric Vehicles now comprise 1.4% of new car sales (in July 2019)REA comment on the figures. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Affordable Warmth - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Energy Efficiency Scheme - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Fuel Stamp Saving Scheme - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Recycling Centres - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Bulky Waste Collections - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Health & Wellbeing - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019 Council news Consultations - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 5 Aug 2019