Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government Mr D Odigie v Renfrewshire Council: 4112445/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2021 Industry news Rutland Plastics to Demonstrate Moulding Expertise at Interplas 2021 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 13 Sept 2021 Policy & government Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030 Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030 sets out a vision for innovation and reform in infrastructure delivery. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2021 Industry news ‘Make a Difference’ with Keep Wales Tidy and BBC Radio Wales The post ‘Make a Difference’ with Keep Wales Tidy and BBC Radio Wales appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 12 Sept 2021 Industry news UK has worst heat pump sales record in Europe The UK is lagging behind its European neighbours when it comes to switching to clean sources of home heating, as new data puts the UK last on heat pump sales and second last on installations per household Greenpeace UK · 12 Sept 2021 Research & science Why we are developing a circular kitchen - TU Delft TU Delft News · 12 Sept 2021 Research & science ANTIMONY AND VANADIUM IN INCINERATION BOTTOM ASH – LEACHING BEHAVIOR AND CONCLUSIONS FOR TREATMENT PROCESSES - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 11 Sept 2021 Council news Log in - leisure.wiltshire.gov.uk Wiltshire Council · 10 Sept 2021 Policy & government Sports industry urged to kick plastics out of sport The Environment Agency is releasing new guidance encouraging the sports industry to kick plastics out of sport. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Riverside – Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability Shining a Light on the Landscape of Sustainability We recognise that this past year has been hard for many, so with this in mind, we’d like to promote some other incredible initiatives working to create stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable communities. Each month we will be promoting a location that is home to one of ... Repair Cafe Wales · 10 Sept 2021 Policy & government College Court, Glaisdale Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2HQ & BS16 2HF: CHI/00HB/LIS/2021/0003 Southern Region, Judge M Davey on 14 July 2021 GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Amanda Brown, Deputy Managing Director at Bywaters It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our Deputy Managing Director, Amanda Brown. Amanda passed away on Sunday 5th of September 2021. Bywaters · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Rutland revises strategy as waste contracts near end Rutland county council is to meet on 16 September to approve a municipal waste management and streetscene strategy for the East Midlands county for the next 16 years. Currently, Biffa collects waste in Rutland on behalf of the council, while haulage and treatment of residual waste is carried out by FCC Environment. Casepak treats dry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Veolia applies to vary Rainham landfill permit Veolia has applied to reshape the environmental permit for its Rainham landfill site, to allow for greater flexibility for its wood and composting operations. The waste management company currently handles around 70,000 tonnes of green waste per year at its composting facility adjacent to the landfill site in Greater London. The application, submitted to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Tackling waste in Zero Waste Week As Zero Waste Week comes to a close we’d like to share a couple of new projects in our network which are helping to fight waste. Oxford Wood Recycling have joined the refill revolution, working with SESI Refills so that customers can bring in their own containers and buy products like washing up liquid, laundry [...] Community Wood Recycling · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Letsrecycle Live sessions on waste legislation With a raft of legislation changes on the horizon for the waste industry, Letsrecycle Live will provide the perfect opportunity to catch up with the latest developments and share ideas with industry colleagues. Taking place on 15-16 September at the NAEC near Coventry, the event will be the biggest sector specific event to take place … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news How cities can complement the European Green Deal Sebastian Marx, Project Coordinator, Eurocities, says that increased commitment to environmental protection in cities will help the EU achieve its green ambitions. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Sept 2021 Policy & government Launching our prison education review A joint commentary by Chief Inspectors Amanda Spielman (Ofsted) and Charlie Taylor (HM Inspectorate of Prisons). GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2021 Policy & government Mr A Thompson v Wheeldon Brothers Ltd: 2416768/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Fishers declare emergency in English Channel and Southern North Sea with Greenpeace Greenpeace, fishers, anglers, charter skippers and fishing businesses have come together to declare a state of emergency in the English Channel and Southern North Sea. Greenpeace UK · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Experts urge government focus on waste infrastructure The government must have “more of a focus” on infrastructure when bringing forward key waste policy changes, according to a panel of experts speaking at the Resource Infrastructure Conference in London yesterday (9 September). The panel, which focused on national infrastructure needs and how to plan for regionally important infrastructure, was chaired by Suez external … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2021 Policy & government Roads to Reuse - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2021 – Day Five To celebrate the final day of Zero Waste Week 2021, we have a special gift for you. You can enjoy 75% off all our online courses by using the code zerohero when you checkout. View our online courses and enjoy as many discounted courses as you like – the coupon expires 17th September. You don’t… Zero Waste Week · 10 Sept 2021 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) explained Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is seen as a valuable tool in the box of solutions to packaging pollution, but... Fidra · 9 Sept 2021 Global Call for applicants: 4evergreen invites start-ups to join the alliance 4evergreen is a cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging to contribute to a climate-neutral and sustainable society. The variety of fibre-based packaging on the market is growing. Therefore, we will pay particular attention to packaging types with a lower circularity performance today, namely... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 9 Sept 2021 Global European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 Brussels, 9 September 2021 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target. PlasticsEurope… Plastics Europe · 9 Sept 2021 Policy & government Children’s Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic A POSTnote describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health. This briefing summarises the latest understanding from research about the effects on children throughout the pandemic, and the factors that increase vulnerability to poor mental health. It also reviews policy approaches that seek to protect children's mental health, with particular focus on recent initiatives… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Marine Protected Areas could increase fish population by 400% The study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, used underwater video cameras to observe that Marine Protected Areas increased fish populations by almost 400%. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2021 Liverpool Half Marathon on SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2021 – Restrictions to access at Otterspool Recycling Centre, Jericho Lane, Liverpool. There will be some restrictions to the access at Otterspool Recycling Centre during the Liverpool Half Marathon on Sunday 12th September 2021. Jericho Lane will be closed at the junction to Aigburth Road between 9.00am and - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news EPR delay ‘could risk infrastructure investment’ The UK could miss an opportunity to build the infrastructure needed to hit a 65% recycling target by 2035 if extended producer responsibility (EPR) reforms are delayed, according to David Palmer-Jones. Mr Palmer-Jones, the northern Europe group senior executive vice president at Suez Recycling and Recovery, was speaking at the Resource Infrastructure Conference this morning … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2021 Global European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target. Plastics Europe endorses the objective… Plastics Europe · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Campaigners threaten supermarkets with legal action Client Earth has said food manufacturers and supermarkets could face legal action over a perceived lack of action on plastic pollution. According to a report published by the charity today (9 September), fast-moving consumer goods companies and grocery retailers – referred to by Client Earth as ‘Big Food’ – are responsible for the bulk of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news FRC Group win big at NatWest SE100 awards The annual NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards recognises the most outstanding achievers in UK social enterprise, with top awards in six categories. Reuse Network · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Recycling Proposals Risk Free-For-All on Label Designs Publication/Website: Foodservice Footprint Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news OPRL Launches Petition for Government to Standardise Recycling Labels Publication/Website: Resource Magazine Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Government Needs to Legislate for Consistent Recycling Labelling Publication/Website: Circular Online Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Charity news round-up (09/09/21) With news on: EMR donates £3000 to youth employment charity; Air Ambulance Service to launch ‘choose to reuse’ campaign; Waste Source donates IT to Frank Water; and, Suez receives silver award in Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme EMR donates £3000 to youth employment charity Metal recycling company EMR has donated £3000 to West Midlands-based … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2021 Policy & government AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: June - July 2021 This is a list of AAIB Record-only UAS investigations that were reviewed during June and July 2021. GOV.UK · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news #WasteNothing Kids Party The post #WasteNothing Kids Party appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 9 Sept 2021 Industry news Service disruption sees Wandsworth separate cardboard The London borough of Wandsworth says residents should no longer place bulky cardboard inside their recycling bags due to a shortage of staff and sacks, as well as an increase in cardboard waste. Instead, residents have been asked to leave cardboard “flattened, dry and neatly stacked” alongside the commingled recycling sack, from where it will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2021