Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Zero Waste Scotland reports growth of ‘Revolve’ standard Zero Waste Scotland has announced that two private sector businesses have joined its reuse quality certification scheme, Revolve. The addition of textile recycling company Nathan’s Wastesavers and IT asset recovery firm Re-tek UK, is ‘boosting’ the Revolve brand, Zero Waste Scotland has claimed. According to the resource efficiency body, the Revolve certified status represents a … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2017 Industry news Surrey council announces proposed HWRC cuts VIDEO: Surrey council has announced plans to save up to £2 million-a-year from the operation of household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in the county, which includes the permanent closure of four smaller facilities. The council has launched a consultation on the proposals, and residents have been asked for their views on options for making savings … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2017 Industry news Fridge standards and producer ‘allocation’ on WEEE agenda AO Recycling – the Telford-based fridge and WEEE recycling specialist – has called for a ‘universal ratings system’ for fridge processors, which it claims would enshrine ‘consistent’ processing standards within the industry. Anthony Sant, sales & marketing director of AO Recycling, which is linked to the online electricals retailer AO, issued the call at the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2017 Council news Join Swansea Libraries - swansea.gov.uk Swansea Council · 22 Jun 2017 Industry news Deregulation taskforce targeted building standards before Grenfell Tower blaze The post Deregulation taskforce targeted building standards before Grenfell Tower blaze appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news To be a ‘leader in new industries’, the UK needs a strong low carbon agenda To deliver the vision laid out in the Queen's Speech, government must deliver ambitious policies on climate change and the environment and take a pragmatic approach to Brexit, argues Nick Molho, Executive Director of the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 21 Jun 2017 Council news How to pay a Penalty Charge Notice - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 21 Jun 2017 Council news Councillor Mike Roberts BSc, FRSA - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news Repeal Bill confirmed in Queen’s Speech The government has committed to introducing a Great Repeal Bill to bring existing EU regulations into UK law, it has been confirmed in the Queen’s Speech to Parliament today (21 June). The speech, which follows the State Opening of Parliament, sets out the priorities for the government over the course of the next Parliament. Securing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news Waste groups reach out to Gove over resource strategy The resource and waste management Trade Association Group (TAG) – which brings together bodies from across the sector – has called for Environment Secretary Michael Gove to prioritise resource efficiency in his new role. Organisations including ADBA, CIWM, REA and ESA have signed up to the letter urging the recently appointed Secretary of State to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news LWARB launches circular route map The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has launched a route map to ‘accelerate’ London’s transition to becoming a circular city including boosting reuse and remanufacturing. LWARB board member, councillor Bassam Mahfouz, introduced the document on Monday (19 June) at the Building Centre, outlining more than 100 practical actions that stakeholders across the capital can … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2017 Council news Pay your Council Tax - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 21 Jun 2017 Policy & government Cutting industrial waste in India: apply for innovation funding Business and researchers can apply for a share of £8 million to work with Indian partners on solutions to waste and pollution. GOV.UK · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news Materials Facilities Data Shows Drop in Target Material The post Materials Facilities Data Shows Drop in Target Material appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Jun 2017 Council news Your Councillors - bridgend.gov.uk Bridgend Council · 21 Jun 2017 Council news Dispose of your Christmas tree - Merton Council Merton Council · 21 Jun 2017 Council news Recycling furniture, fridges and other bulky items - Merton Council Merton Council · 21 Jun 2017 Industry news Conservative MEP looks to derail proposed EU ban on bee harming pesticides As the British government begins negotiations to leave the European Union, a Conservative MEP tried to derail plans to protect bees from controversial pesticides. Julie Girling, who represents the South West of England in the European Parliament, launched a move against a proposed ban of three neonicotinoid pesticides that have been linked to bee deaths. But […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Jun 2017 Global Unlock demand side flexibility for European consumers, innovation and the climate Signatories of this letter welcome the Clean Energy Package as the means to set in place new rules for a consumer-centred European energy system, by implementing the three stated EU objectives: putting energy efficiency first, achieving global leadership in renewable energies and providing a fair deal for consumers. Demand side flexibility is a resource that […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Jun 2017 Global Sustainability Drops: News from EXPRA members, Spring 2017 New initiative of EXPRA – publication of news and best practices from EXPRA members, aiming to inform and support all stakeholders in the packaging value chain in the process of […] EXPRA · 20 Jun 2017 Industry news FCC hails ‘robust’ Kidderminster EfW solution The official opening of the EnvirRecover energy-from-waste facility near Kidderminster has taken place with it being hailed as a “robust, long term, cost-effective solution”. The description came from Tomás Núñez, Director for FCC Environment International which is one of the joint owners of Mercia Waste Management which has built and is operating the plant for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2017 Council news Resident parking permits - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 20 Jun 2017 Industry news Essex and Urbaser Balfour Beatty set for court case Essex county council and its waste infrastructure contractor Urbaser Balfour Beatty have failed to reach agreement over contractual issues and now a court hearing is on the cards. The authority confirmed today (20 June) that preliminary steps towards a court hearing were underway over the MBT plant built by Urbaser Balfour Beatty under a long … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2017 Industry news Paper sector needs EU supply chain, says CPI chief A phased implementation of Brexit is needed to prevent trade “from falling off a cliff edge” was the call today from the Confederation of Paper Industries’ director general, Andrew Large. Speaking at the confederation’s biennial conference, Mr Large warned that the UK paper industry “depends greatly on its EU supply chains of pulp and paper, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2017 Industry news Rivenhall EfW gains draft environmental permit The proposed Rivenhall energy from waste plant in Essex has been issued a draft environmental permit after the developer agreed on a higher chimney stack. And, today (20 June) the Environment Agency issued a consultation on a full permit with the revised chimney height for the facility. The site, near Kelvedon, is to be developed by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2017 Global Sweden’s Recycling (D)evolution By Christopher Nicastro Sweden is not known for its lack of innovation. In fact, in the 2016 Global Innovation Index conducted by Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO, Sweden sits only behind Switzerland as the second most innovative country in the world. And while Sweden is credited with innovations like the Solar safe water system and […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Jun 2017 Council news Parking permits - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 20 Jun 2017 Global Are we ready for reusable packaging? According to a recent Ellen MacArthur Foundation report, at least 20 percent of plastic packaging could be profitably reused. Given this vast potential, it makes sense that the EU is giving consideration to reuse in its new Circular Economy Package (CEP). Reloop Platform · 20 Jun 2017 Industry news Grundon shines as it wins top green award The post Grundon shines as it wins top green award appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news Recycling Lives heralds £4.1m in social value The Recycling Lives (UK) charity’s annual Social Value report for 2015/16 estimates that during the year its work created £4.1 million in social value. Published today (19 June) the report covers the work of the charity which sits alongside the metals and waste electrical business and compliance operations run by Recycling Lives Ltd, originally Preston Recycling. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news EU to discuss RoHS Directive ‘reuse’ amendments Negotiations over the future of the EU’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive – which will impact the handling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) – are due to take place in Brussels this week (21 June). The Directive, which has been in force since 2003 – and sits alongside the WEEE Directive – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news Casepak continues with Erewash sorting work Leicester-based recycling and waste management company, Casepak has been awarded a further contract by Erewash borough council to process 9,000 tonnes of co-mingled, kerbside recyclables per annum. Casepak has processed recyclables from Erewash Borough Council since 2012 under an agreement between the council and contractor FCC Environmental. Under this agreement Casepak was FCC’s chosen reproc… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news Elmbridge calls joint contract service ‘unacceptable’ Elmbridge borough council in Surrey today (19 June) described the state of its new waste collection contract as “wholly unacceptable”. Contractor Amey started work on the waste and recycling contract on 3 June – Elmbridge is the first of four boroughs where the contract will be rolled out. Last week Elmbridge stopped taking calls details … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news East London Waste Authority NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 19 Jun 2017 Global Deposit Return: How it Works To help explain how deposit-systems actually work, Reloop has put together two short animation films. Reloop Platform · 19 Jun 2017 Industry news South Korea to scrap coal and nuclear power The new President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in has committed his country to phasing out all coal and nuclear power stations suggesting a major change in energy policy for the Asian state. The step marks the first major new international commitment away from coal since Trump announced his decision to pull out of the Paris […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 18 Jun 2017 Council news Register to vote - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 17 Jun 2017 Council news Council Tax - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 17 Jun 2017 Industry news The Week in Waste – 16 June 2017 VIDEO: In this weekly news round-up video sponsored by Bollegraaf, we highlight the political appointments made at Defra following the General Election. Also, we report on how Conwy council has pushed up its recycling rate after trialling 4-weekly residual waste collections in part of the authority area. The Week in Waste is sponsored by Bollegraaf Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2017 Industry news Adam Read to succeed Gev Eduljee at Suez UK One of the UK’s most well known waste and recycling consultants, Dr Adam Read, is to succeed resource and recycling expert Dr Gev Eduljee, who is to retire from his post as Suez external affairs director. Dr Read, a practice director at Ricardo, is seen as having a renowned knowledge of the waste sector including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2017