Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Dutch coal phaseout: Will the Netherlands really shut down brand new coal power plants? European utilities have invested massively in new coal and gas power plants in the last ten years, but those very projects are already at risk following last year’s historic UN climate agreement. The rise of renewable energy has driven fossil fuel overcapacity and low power prices across the continent, and several countries – including the […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 Dec 2016 Global IMPACTPapeRec Project Conference and Networking Informative Meeting IMPACTPapeRec invites you to join the Project Conference and Informative Meeting to be held 24 January in Barcelona, Spain. Join us to learn more and share your insights on how separate collection of paper for recycling in Europe can be enhanced. Date and location The IMPACTPapeRec Project Conference and Networking Informative Meeting will take place […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Dec 2016 Council news Report a missed bin collection - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Consultation on new recycling targets 2018-20: Alupro Statement Packaging Regulations: consultation on new packaging recycling business targets for 2018-20 The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is frustrated that the proposed options within the consultation on new packaging recycling business targets do not reflect the ambition of the aluminium sector to maximise recovery and recycling of this valuable material. Although the trajectory pro… Alupro · 6 Dec 2016 Policy & government Finance Bill 2017: draft legislation overview documents Technical consultation on measures for Finance Bill 2017. GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Mondi | Sustainable Packaging and Paper - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 6 Dec 2016 Council news Make a payment - Guildford Borough Council Guildford Council · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news HMRC: Landfill waste taxable ‘unless expressly exempt’ All materials sent to landfill sites will be taxable ‘unless expressly exempt’, under the government’s proposed changes to Landfill Tax legislation from 1 April next year. HMRC elaborated on its plans yesterday (5 December) in a Policy Paper “Landfill Tax: definition of taxable disposal” (click here). In it, the tax body confirmed that the current … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Worcester Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news RSK Group acquires consultancy firm ADAS UK Environmental consultancy RSK Group plc has announced today (6 December) that it has taken over the business and operations of Cheshire-based ADAS UK Ltd. ADAS is an agricultural and environmental consultancy, providing rural development services and policy advice. Areas of expertise covered within the business include waste legislation and in particular the treatment of organic … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Charity news round-up (6/12/2016) With news on: ReFood launches homeless charity campaign, and; Olleco chief executive raises thousands through Alps cycle Olleco chief cycle raises thousands for charity The chief executive of Olleco has helped raise £168,494 for two independent children’s charities after completing a 900km cycle across the Swiss Alps. Robert Behan, who heads the oil recycling firm, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Cheshire East proposes cuts to HWRC service Cheshire East council has launched a review of the borough’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) – tabling plans to close up to six sites in the district. According to the council, a reduction in funding from central government, alongside rising inflation and increased demand for services has led to financial challenges which have put … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Leaked memo outlines Trump’s energy agenda President-elect Donald Trump is set to gut US environmental regulations, open up federal lands for fossil fuel extraction, and quit the Paris climate agreement, according to documents seen by Unearthed. A memo penned by Thomas Pyle, head of the Department of Energy transition team, and obtained by the Center for Media and Democracy, lists 14 […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 6 Dec 2016 Global Why Deposit Return is EPR If I described to you a consumer product system that spurred green design, established a take-back channel, increased recycling, and was all paid for by the producers of products, would you call that extended producer responsibility? More than two decades ago, Thomas Lindhqvist, a Swedish professor of Environmental Economics, coined the term extended producer Reloop Platform · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Amey named preferred bidder for Surrey contract Services firm Amey has today been officially named as the preferred bidder for a joint contract worth up to £100 million to collect waste and recyclables from four Surrey councils. The 10-year deal, which could be extended to 2031, will see Amey collect waste from Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking councils – collecting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Q3 WEEE data points to lamp collection shortfall Targets for the collection of waste electricals equipment are on course to be met in 2016 – despite a potential shortfall in lamp collections – figures published by the Environment Agency suggest. The data, published last week, covers the third quarter of the year (July to September) and suggests that overall a total of 434,741 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Policy & government Landfill Tax: improving clarity and certainty for taxpayers A consultation on proposals to amend the definition of a taxable disposal at a landfill site and for information on the disposal on certain types of hazardous material. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2016 Policy & government Landfill Tax: definition of taxable disposal This tax information and impact note applies to landfill site operators who are liable to pay Landfill Tax in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Appointments round-up (5/12/2016) With news on: Amie Stringer joins RDF exporter Andusia; Recycling Technologies appoints non-executive director, and; New roles at Axion Polymers’ ELV recycling plant. Amie Stringer joins RDF exporter Andusia Former European trading director for International Forest Products, Amie Stringer, has joined Andusia Recovered Fuels Limited as international sales manager. Over her six years with Interna… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Welsh minister opens ‘record-breaking’ Agrivert AD plant The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, opened Agrivert’s 50,000 tonnes-per-year anaerobic digestion plant in his Bridgend constituency on Friday (2 December), describing the facility as a major boost to the region. The £14 million plant at Stormy Down is thought to be the largest food waste processing site in Wales and will take in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Happy Christmas, Your Royal Highness Wates Group have been leading the way in developing links between the construction industry and social enterprise, and we very much value the support they have given us at Community Wood Recycling. They have now been recognised for this work with the award of The Queens Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development. Community Wood Recycling · 5 Dec 2016 Global CEPI increases focus on technical measurement in revised Paper for Recycling Quality Control guidelines CEPI has published an updated version of the ‘Paper for Recycling – Quality control guidelines’ including an annex which outlines in more detail the technical measurements. The updated version is the result of sustained industry consultation and as a step towards achieving a harmonised approach on quality control and measurement. The additional annex provides more […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Dec 2016 Industry news Fire hits Remondis UK hazardous waste plant in Prescot A severe blaze broke out at Remondis UK’s state-of-the-art hazardous waste site on Merseyside early on the morning of Sunday, 4 December. ——————————————————————————————————————– UPDATE: Monday 5 December 1.00pm. Merseyside Fire & Rescue have reported that the scale of the fire “has greatly reduced”. The service said the incident is “under control” and the number of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2016 Council news Look for, reserve or renew an item - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 4 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Chiltern District Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 4 Dec 2016 Council news Jobs - Cheshire West and Chester Council Cheshire West and Chester Council · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Battle Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Southport Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Presteigne Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Thurrock Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Kensington and Chelsea Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Ipswich Recycle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Bexley Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Enfield Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Vale of White Horse Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Recycling – Issue 5 Winter 2016 The post Recycling – Issue 5 Winter 2016 appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Ashford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Chelmsford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Council news Business rates Direct Debit form - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 3 Dec 2016 Council news Pay for it - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 3 Dec 2016