Recycling news: 2019

Global Advocacy group says ASEAN measure vs sea plastic pollution 'falls short' MANILA - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should do more to end plastic pollution of the world's oceans, an environmentalist group said on Sunday. Member nations of ASEAN on Saturday adopted the Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN Region, which seeks to "prevent and significantly reduce" marine plastic pollution. But Jed […] Break Free From Plastic · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news THE FELIX PROJECT - FareShare The Felix Project · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Obituaries: Harold Neilson; and David Border Two individuals involved in the recovered paper and organic waste sectors have died recently and respects have been paid to them from former colleagues and sector groups. In the recovered paper sector, Harold Neilson formerly of Kimberly Clark, has died. The organics sector has seen the death of consultant David Border. Harold Neilson Harold Neilson, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Research & science News & Events - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news BECCS critical to achieving a net zero Britain The REA has today launched a new paper calling for action to be taken to ensure BECCS fulfils its potential in achieving a net zero Britain by 2050.The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has stated that achieving net zero is not possible without a range of greenhouse gas removal strategies. BECCS, the capture and permanent storage of CO2 released in bioenergy processes, has a central role to pla… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Jun 2019 Policy & government District Level Licensing in Kent supports sustainable development Kent's first District Level Licensing scheme to help protected Great Crested Newts during development. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2019 Council news Outside bodies - Eastbourne Borough Council - Walking Champion - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Biffa questions EA over export standards Biffa Waste Services has issued a robust defence after having been found guilty of breaching waste export regulations, and says it is considering an appeal against the conviction. And, the company has claimed that the case highlights the need for guidance on acceptable levels of purity for exported mixed paper, accusing the Environment Agency of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Sprinklers praised after fire at Southwark MRF Fire crews have urged businesses to consider the use of sprinkler systems to prevent major fires, after a small blaze was extinguished at Veolia’s MRF in Southwark last week. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the site on 17 June. The fire is believed to have been caused by ignition of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Furniture Flammability Regulations update ‘imminent’ says minister The furniture industry can expect an update to the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 ‘imminently’, according to Ms Kelly Tolhurst MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Ms Tolhurst made the statement at the annual Confederation Lunch, organised by the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) and The Furniture… National Bed Federation · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Obituary: Sheila McKinley – first Defra EPR official Defra’s first head of producer responsibility, Sheila McKinley, who played a big part in developing the packaging waste PRN system in the UK, has died. Mrs McKinley helped create the PRN system and its success was partly down to her work within the Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions as its first head of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Grist defends National Refuse Championship title Wiltshire-based Grist Environmental has claimed the title in the annual National Refuse Championships for the second consecutive year. Grist picked up the award after beating crews from across the UK in the third annual NRC event on 15 June, to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society. Event organisers said that thousands of people gathered along … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news BROR Trolley, black/pine plywood, 85x55 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Powerday sponsors Bedford Park Festival, Green Days Powerday has once again sponsored the annual Bedford Park Festival, Green Days, which took place on 8th and 9th June on Acton Green Common. The Festival, which is organised by St Michael and All Ange... Powerday · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Brexit costs could hit Bexley recycling switch A no-deal Brexit could impact savings expected to be made by Bexley council through the introduction of a wheeled-bin recycling system, according to a new report. A document produced for the London borough’s Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee ahead of a meeting tomorrow (26 June) has warned that a hard Brexit could add to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news IKEA Greenwich - Furniture, Home Décor & Swedish Food - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news Desks & computer desks - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news TRA calls for 2022 timetable for textile EPR The textile recycling sector must lobby government for proposals on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for clothing waste from 2022, the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) has urged. Alan Wheeler, director of the TRA, made the call following the government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC’s) ‘Fixing Fashion’ report into sustainability in the textile industry. 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Simple question, right? You’d assume that birds build their homes from all things natural, such as twigs, leaves or mosses. Unfortunately, this is not always the case – we have seen a shift from the use of natural materials to man made materials, namely plastic. Plastics – […] Planet Patrol · 25 Jun 2019 Industry news How to eat (almost) plastic-free on a budget Want to cut down on your plastic and single-use material use without paying a higher price? Read on for our advice on how to save both your money and the planet as we answer the question: How can I boycott single-use materials in my shopping and still stay within my budget? Buy in bulk ‘Bulk […] Planet Patrol · 25 Jun 2019 Research & science News - Energy and Technology Policy Group ETH Zurich News · 24 Jun 2019