Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Tidy Takeover competition The post Tidy Takeover competition appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Bina Mehta - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 25 Aug 2021 Council news Children, Young People and Families Portal - Cheshire West and Chester Council Cheshire West and Chester Council · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Post-Rana Plaza: Why is the fast fashion industry still growing? In an increasingly polluted world, the textile industry is responsible for 10% of all greenhouse gases - so why is the fast fashion industry growing, with no signs of slowing down? Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Aug 2021 Policy & government Annual Review 2020/21 – We are Sellafield Ltd A summary of the progress we made in tackling one of the world's most complex decommissioning challenges in 2020/21. GOV.UK · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Construction on Bristol’s HWRC ‘progressing well’ Construction of a new household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) in Bristol is to take a step further this week, as a purpose-built reuse shop is set to be installed. The Recycling Centre, based on Hartcliffe Way in the south of the city, will be managed by the council own waste contractor, Bristol Waste Company. Due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Hundreds of protesters gather at Brazilian Embassy in London to stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brazilian Embassy in London this morning to stand in solidarity with the Association of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), against the Brazilian government’s anti-Indigenous policies and rollbacks on protections for Indigenous Peoples’ lands and lives. Download images from London and Brasilia here: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MDHUWHNTV… Greenpeace UK · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Climate change risks food security for Indigenous Alaskans Researchers say climate change is impacting food security for Indigenous Alaskans - seal hunting season is shortening in some areas. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Consortium enters race for Augean A consortium made up of investment managers Ancala Partners and Fiera Infrastructure has made a £341.2 million offer for Augean, raising the prospect of a bidding war for the hazardous waste treatment specialist. The partners have created a special purpose acquisition company called Eleia Limited to proceed with the 325p per share offer. Earlier this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Indigenous Peoples are fighting for their rights in Brazil’s capital. Here’s why a win for them is a win for all of us 6,000 Indigenous leaders have gathered in the Brazilian capital of Brasília this week to fight for their lands and lives. Here’s what’s going on, and how you can help at home in the UK. Greenpeace UK · 25 Aug 2021 Policy & government Water fluoridation and dental health An overview of water fluoridation in England, including the impact of fluoride on dental health, an overview of dental health in England, and the importance and implications of dental health inequalities. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Re-Gen signs RDF supply deal in Norway Newry-based waste management company Re-Gen Waste has signed a refuse derived fuel (RDF) supply contract with Nordic energy giant, Fortum. Re-Gen will be supplying up to 100,000 tonnes of RDF to Fotrum over the three-year contract. This will be processed at the Klemestrud energy from waste (EfW) facility in Oslo, Norway. The value of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Hampshire residents to pay entry fee at Newbury HWRC Residents in the north of Hampshire are to pay a £7 entry fee to use a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) outside the county, after an agreement with West Berkshire council allowing them to use it for free came to an end. As there are few HWRCs in north Hampshire, there has been a ‘transitional … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Aug 2021 Research & science Researchers make alkali metal-chlorine batteries rechargeable - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 25 Aug 2021 Policy & government The application - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 25 Aug 2021 Council news - 1 - Fenland Citizen - 25 August 2021 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 AND THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLAN - fenland.gov.uk Fenland Council · 25 Aug 2021 Industry news Scientists say “substantial heat-related” deaths are increasing New research, published in The Lancet, highlights that "substantial heat-related" deaths are increasing and global warming continues to impact the most vulnerable people. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news Researchers say volcanoes once stabilised Earth’s temperature The study, published in Nature Geoscience, says chains of volcanoes both created and removed carbon dioxide, stabilising Earth's temperature - but "the results do not mean that nature will save us from climate change”. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Aug 2021 Council news Jobs - swansea.gov.uk Swansea Council · 24 Aug 2021 Global Welcome to our latest Platinum Member – DELTTA Group ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Aug 2021 Policy & government Mr S Baker v Engineering Services (Bridgend) Ltd: 1602590/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2021 Policy & government Flat 20, 137 Danvers Road, Leicester, LE3 2AB: BIR/00FN/LIS/2021/0008 Midlands Region, Judge JR Morris & Mr D Satchwell FRICS on 6th August 2021 GOV.UK · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news Driver shortage at ‘crisis point’ in NI, waste boss says Northern Ireland-based waste management company RiverRidge has said a shortage of around 5,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers in the country has “reached crisis point” for the waste sector. The commercial waste specialist urged the government to act swiftly as the crisis threatens to “erode environmental gains” such as increases in recycling rates, due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news Guidance due on risks posed by rollaway vehicles After a number of fatalities, the waste management sector is looking to tackle the dangers posed by rollaway vehicles further. The sector’s trade body the Environmental Services Association told letsrecycle.com that it is contributing to updated industry guidance. This is expected to involve work by the Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum, which is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2021 Global EVENT: What role for forests and the forest-based sector in the EU Green Deal? in partnership with 28 September 202114h – 16h CET Sofitel Brussels Europe (Place Jourdan, 1)* & online livestream *Limited capacity. Registrations to attend in person are closed.Livestreaming will be available. Watch here AGENDA Download here14.00 – 14.05 Welcome and opening Seppo ParviChairman of the Board, Finish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news Tesco expands soft plastic collection scheme Supermarket chain Tesco yesterday (23 August) announced the roll out of soft plastic collection points to every large store in the UK. It follows “overwhelming customer support” during the 171-store trial launched earlier this year in Wales and the South West, where close to a tonne of soft plastic was collected per day. Under the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news News in brief (24/08/21) With news on: Thamesdown installs sorting line at Swindon MRF; Valpak gives Brighton battery scheme update; Pop up market to sell recycled bikes in Croydon; and, TOMRA provides reverse vending machine to retailer Thamesdown installs sorting line at Swindon MRF Thamesdown Recycling has installed a sorting/picking line to separate mixed recyclables at its materials recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news How Businesses Benefit from a Circular Economy 65% of consumers are willing to spend up to 20% extra on products and services from businesses that are actively pursuing a more sustainable way of working. This highlights how now is the perfect time for retailers... The Furniture Recycling Group · 24 Aug 2021 Council news What types of bags and plastic film can be recycled in Exeter? - Exeter City Council Exeter Council · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news Boris, is this even legal? Greenpeace protests as work on Cambo oil field set to start before permit is officially granted Online announcement says drilling equipment will be installed in the coming days, but no legal permit is in place Greenpeace UK · 24 Aug 2021 Policy & government Exclusion from schools and pupil referral units (PRU) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 24 Aug 2021 Industry news 4 Tips For Zero Waste Gardening During lockdown, many people who had once relied on supermarkets for all their food, turned into wannabe gardeners, tending to flowers, herbs and growing some of their own food. This idea is nothing new during a crisis. During World War One, Americans were asked to plant “Victory Gardens” to prevent food shortages. In the… Zero Waste Week · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news ‘Fourth option’ for business waste sparks concern Companies operating in the commercial waste sector have launched a customer survey on proposals to enable businesses to receive a rebate for packaging waste. The survey has been launched to gain customer’s views on a ‘fourth option’, which could see local authorities take over the collection of business waste from small and medium sized businesses. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news Lincs man who burned waste fridges sentenced A 51-year-old man from Lincolnshire has been given a suspended prison sentence for illegally storing and burning waste, including fridges, at a site in Holbeach, the Environment Agency has said. A statement from the Agency on Friday (August 20) said that Simon Mason, of Bens Gate Road, Holbeach, was found to have burned a variety … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news The Westminster School (TWS) in Dubai TWS is the Middle East’s first, and to date only, ‘Centre of Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Change Learning’. We spoke at their Green Souq- Sustainable Solutions Conference with other industry experts. Zero Waste Week · 23 Aug 2021 Policy & government MHCLG accounting officer assessments Accounting officer assessment summaries for MHCLG's major programmes and projects. GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news Food waste volumes ‘return to pre-Covid levels’ A survey conducted by resources charity WRAP has shown that UK household food waste volumes have rebounded to levels seen before the pandemic began. According to the latest UK Food Trends survey conducted by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign, self-reported food waste levels now stand at 19.7%. This brings it line with levels seen … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news NLWA to ‘progress procurement’ for Edmonton EfW The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has said it will be “progressing the procurement” of the £683 million redevelopment of its Edmonton energy from waste (EfW) plant. This comes as it emerged that Spanish infrastructure company Acciona was the only remaining bidder in the process, and a local campaign group has written to them urging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news Two weeks to go before Zero Waste Week 2021 – Grab your Free Printable! There’s two weeks before the fourteenth Zero Waste Week campaign begins. It’s time to get prepared! And that means, we’re going to take an honest look at any rubbish going into your bin! Without knowing what you’re starting with, you can’t measure your progress throughout Zero Waste Week. Let me ask you something – imagine… Zero Waste Week · 23 Aug 2021 Industry news RDF exports see significant drop The post RDF exports see significant drop appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 22 Aug 2021