Recycling news: 2019

Research & science NOW INDEXED IN ESCI – WEB OF SCIENCE - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Labelling, recycling and OPRL OPINION: Packaging commentator Tony Hancock, from the Dumfriesshire-based ‘Independent Packaging, Environment and Safety Forum, gives his thoughts on the OPRL’s – On-Pack Recycling Label Ltd – plans for a review of labelling rules. The news that OPRL is to review its labelling rules is most welcome, particularly if the result is that the current labelling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Global ISWA at IFAT Africa 2019 ISWA once again proudly participated in IFAT Africa, this year taking place between 9th and 11th July in Johannesburg, South Africa. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Jul 2019 Global News in brief: July 2019 The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and fifteen industries unite to to set out their joint Vision for Europe’s bioeconomy future – a circular bio-society This Vision "The circular-bio society in 2050" will establish a sustainable and competitive bio-based industry in the EU enabling a circular bio-society by 2050. In this circular bio-society, informed citizens choose a sustainable way of… European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global 14th European Bioplastics Conference: Last chance to participate in the Call for Papers The planning of the 14th European Bioplastics Conference is in full swing. The Call for Papers to become a speaker has generated a huge amount of interest and many organisations have already submitted their proposals. For those interested in contributing to the conference programme, there is still a chance to participate. The deadline to [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global EUBP’s policy recommendations to use sound LCAs as a basis for policy formulation In recent years, policy makers have become increasingly reliant on the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to establish a proper basis for more transparent and evidence-based decision-making on policies and regulations. However, succesful LCAs must take into account a number of considerations in terms of how they influence the final result and policy [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global World Economic Forum chooses bioplastics as one of the top 10 emerging technologies for 2019 The new report “Top 10 emerging technologies 2019” compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals some of the innovations that are expected to impact the global social and economic order. According to WEF, bioplastics made out of cellulose or lignin from plant waste lead the ranking of these breakthrough technologies. “From income inequality to [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global PolyBioSkin: Latest research milestones on bio-based diapers, beauty masks and wound dressings The project PolyBioSkin, which was set out in 2017, aims to develop and validate pilot processes for producing prototypes of three globally significant, high performance, skin-contact products: diapers, beauty masks and wound dressings. These prototypes have to be predominantly bio-based and also biodegradable according to EN 13432. Two years on, the project is well [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global Member portrait: Prodplast Group Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast, shares some information on the group of companies specialised in the manufacturing and development of biodegradable and compostable films, carrier bags, [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Agency changes aimed at tackling illegal waste exports The Environment Agency has intensified its work to prevent illegal exports of packaging waste, industry representatives have been told. Steps being implemented by the Agency to address illegal exports were outlined in a three-page document last week (July 22), circulated via the Advisory Committee on Packaging. The document explained that since April, a new structure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Council news Tamworth - Tamworth Borough Council Tamworth Council · 29 Jul 2019 Global Belgium - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Perth and Kinross acquires commercial waste service Perth and Kinross council has acquired contracts and assets for commercial waste services from Wyllie Recycling Ltd. The Scottish council will now fulfil all commercial trade waste contracts previously held by Wyllie, increasing the local authority’s trade waste customer base by around 19%. Vehicles, bins, skips and machinery such as compactors have been acquired by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news News in brief (29/07/2019) With news on: West Sussex highlights missing recycling; Valpak and Recoup partner for schools project; Urbaser backs The Smallest Things campaign, and; Mitie secures Fife College contract. West Sussex video highlights ‘missing recycling mountain’ A “missing mountain of recycling” is being highlighted in a video released by West Sussex county council. The video illustrates a … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Zac Goldsmith added to Defra ministerial team The former London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has joined Defra as an under-secretary of state, in a combined role with the Department for International Development. His appointment is the latest change in Defra since Boris Johnson took over as Prime Minister last week, with Theresa Villiers having joined as Secretary of State, and Therese Coffey … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Viridor, Suez and ETM agree West of England contracts The West of England Waste Partnership has awarded three long-term contracts to treat the region’s residual and bulky waste from March 2020. Viridor, Suez and ETM won the ten-year contracts – Viridor and Suez will handle 120,000 and 50,000 tonnes of kerbside black bag residual waste respectively, whilst ETM will take 45,500 tonnes of bulky … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news Britain has exported more than 50 tonnes of shark fins since 2017 The post Britain has exported more than 50 tonnes of shark fins since 2017 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 29 Jul 2019 Industry news ERADICATING THE MARKET FOR BIG CATS - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 28 Jul 2019 Industry news Plastic in the oceans: Five steps to reduce marine litter Maria Spyraki MEP from the European Parliament explains the five necessary steps to reduce marine litter – Engagement, Education, Empowerment, Engineering, and Enforcement – in light of the problem of plastics ending up in the oceans of the world. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Jul 2019 Council news Homepage | Wedding - rbkc.gov.uk Kensington and Chelsea Council · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Expedition to world’s most polluted beach battles adverse conditions to bag six tonnes of waste James Beard of Valpak, which sponsored an Explorers Club Flag Expedition that bagged six tonnes of waste from the most densely-polluted beach in the world, has concluded that prevention is the only viable option to halt the tide of marine plastic litter. Valpak · 26 Jul 2019 Policy & government Ingenious Games LLP and Others and The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs:[2019] UKUT 0226 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mrs Justice Falk and Judge Herrington on 26 July 2019. GOV.UK · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news University of Cambridge will have no carbon emissions by 2048 Cambridge is the first university globally to announce that it has adopted a 1.5 degrees Science Based Target for carbon reduction, committing itself to having no energy-related carbon emissions by 2048. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news News in brief (26/07/19) With news on: waste food from farming costs UK £1.2b; Merlin attractions get Coca Cola reverse vending machines; Waitrose launches recycled packaging for ready meals; Mansfield MRF gets new welcome sign; N. Ireland figures show municipal waste improvements, and; Binn group launches mental health campaign Surplus and waste food from farming costs UK £1.2 bn … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Environment Secretary opens door to policy discussion The newly appointed Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, looks to have opened the door for engagement with the sector over key policy work, including the Resources and Waste Strategy. Ms Villiers was confirmed as the appointment to the top job at Defra on Wednesday evening replacing the outgoing Michael Gove, who has accepted the role of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Powerday retains PAS 402 for the fifth time Powerday has retained the recycling performance standard, PAS 402: 2013 for the fifth year running. PAS 402 and the corresponding Green Compass scheme certification was established for waste manageme... Powerday · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news LARAC Conference heads to Birmingham The LARAC Conference and Celebration Awards will be coming to a new venue close to the Birmingham NEC this October. To be held on October 2 and 3, the event will welcome more than 400 visitors from over 270 local authorities and once again provide a forum for waste and recycling officers to network and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news News From The Network 20 – 26 July Find out what our members have been up to this week. Clock Works Community Re-use Store and Workshop join Community Repaint FRADE win award after saving local hospice from closing its doors. Window of the week The Pop up shop Is looking Fablous!! Its been great to see everyone come out and support #Furnistore, is […] Reuse Network · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Brighton waste strike suspended Strike action by Brighton and Hove waste workers has been suspended “in good faith” after talks between the city council and the GMB union. GMB Southern – which is representing Cityclean employees that provide the city’s recycling, rubbish and street cleaning facilities – called off the action planned for July 29 to August 6. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Clarity Helps Establish New Water Refill Stations in Cheshire & Wales The post Clarity Helps Establish New Water Refill Stations in Cheshire & Wales appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Camus highlights SUEZ UK Manchester success Bertrand Camus, chief executive of the global SUEZ business, today singled out the success of the company’s UK division in winning the waste contract for Manchester for special mention, as the global waste and water business published its first half results. And, commenting on publication of the SUEZ first half results, Mr Camus also said … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Coffey given more senior role within Defra One of the architects of the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, resources minister Therese Coffey, has been handed a promotion within Defra by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Suffolk Coastal MP Dr Coffey, who was a vocal supporter of Mr Johnson’s leadership campaign, has served in the Department since her appointment as Under Secretary of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Planned Obsolescence and The Problem with Waste - First Mile First Mile · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Serious pollution on the rise amid Environment Agency cutbacks The post Serious pollution on the rise amid Environment Agency cutbacks appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Jul 2019 Industry news Climate change: it’s all about delivery UK climate policy, whilst good on ambition, falls short on delivery. Policy detail and cross-government co-operation is now urgently needed to step up action on emission reductions and improve resilience, argues Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 25 Jul 2019 Global The 2nd ISWA YPG online conference: a step in our journey from dumpsites to a circular economy ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jul 2019 Global Plastico? No Gracias! The Facebook group Zero Waste España launched a week to boycott plastic food packaging This year, Spain has been a forerunner of the Plastic Free July campaign. Indeed, from the 3rd to the 9th of June, the Facebook Community Zero Waste Espagña, launched a boycott of plastic food packaging, inviting citizens in Spain and worldwide not to buy any food wrapped in plastic for a week. We interviewed Juliana […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Jul 2019 Industry news Levenseat win Scottish Borders Contract Levenseat Limited have been awarded the contract which involves the transport and treatment of the 42,000 tonnes of residual waste produced in the Borders each year. Levenseat · 25 Jul 2019 Industry news Outdoor employees are most affected by air pollution in hot weather British Safety Council welcomes HSE guidance on working in hot weather and looks forward to the regulator’s advice for outdoor employees working in polluted urban air. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Jul 2019 Industry news Action on ‘GenX’: Another ‘forever chemical’ added to the EU list of substances of very high concern In June this year, EU Government experts voted unanimously in favour of adding GenX chemicals1 (a small group of fluorinated chemicals) to the EU list of substances of very high concern (SHVC), which is a first step in increasing regulatory controls over them. CHEM Trust submitted comments supporting this recommendation, due to our concerns about their probable serious […] CHEM Trust · 25 Jul 2019