Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Announce Site Development Plans using Hydro-PRT® Licence from Mura and KBR Following Mura’s announcement in June that Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), a core company of the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (MCHC) Group, had signed a licensing agreement... Mura Technology news · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Italy’s Plastic Tax After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian plastic tax is now expected to be implemented in January 2022. Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, explores the requirements of this tax. Valpak · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news IPCC Report: The reality of climate change in undeniable terms The IPCC released an extensive report on the current state of the world's climate and the changing planet, but what did it say about the future of our oceans? Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Veolia turns to mums in search for drivers Veolia today (12 August) called on parents to consider a new career in the waste industry as a trained heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver to help ease the national shortage of staff. In recent times, factors such as Brexit, the so-called ‘pingdemic’ and a testing backlog have contributed to an “unprecedented” national shortage of drivers, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Policy & government Business critical models: Ministry of Defence 2021 List of business critical models that support MOD policy, in response to the Macpherson review of quality assurance of analytical models. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Re-Gen Waste wins Welsh processing deal Northern Ireland-based Re-Gen Waste has won its first Welsh contract, after being awarded a £3 million deal to process dry recyclables for Ceredigion county council. Under the contract, the duration of which hasn’t been disclosed, recyclables from the council will be sent to Re-gen’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Newry, Northern Ireland, where it will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Charity calls for ‘urgent’ introduction of all-in DRS A charity has called on the government to introduce an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme (DRS) “urgently”, after its research found that such a system would capture 29% of items littered on UK beaches. Marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) published its annual brand audit yesterday (11 June), which also showed 65% of branded packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Buckinghamshire suspends some food waste collections Food waste collections in Chiltern and Wycombe will be suspended from 16 August for a month due to the staff shortages. Buckinghamshire council released a statement yesterday, asking residents in these areas to put their food waste in with their general rubbish during this time. The council reassured that this would be a “interim measure” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news The 14 best tweets about the 2021 IPCC climate report The 2021 IPCC report brings some scary climate change news, but many activists, scientists, journalists stepped up to help us make sense of it, and understand what to do next. Here are some of the best reactions. Greenpeace UK · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Enjoy Christmas Shopping With Star Gifts From Boots UK: Sanctuary Spa Box of Delights - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Simon Roberts - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 12 Aug 2021 Industry news Wellbeing Economy Alliance/WEAll Scotland weall.org info@scotland.weall.org The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) is the leading global collaboration of organisations, alliances, movements, and individuals working together to transform the economic system into one that delivers social justice on a healthy planet. Circular Communities Scotland · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom Features Get set for summer with half price on holiday essentials at Boots UK - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 11 Aug 2021 Council news Emerging local plan issues and options - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 11 Aug 2021 Council news Reading Borough Council Cycle and Walking Network - Reading Borough Council Reading Council · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Don’t Wish for Rain this Summer Boots UK Helps Nip Hayfever in the Bud - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news New O.C.O Technology partnership will see first carbon negative aggregate plant built in Europe by 2024 The post New O.C.O Technology partnership will see first carbon negative aggregate plant built in Europe by 2024 appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 11 Aug 2021 Policy & government CH71180 - Penalties for failure to notify: in what circumstances is a penalty payable: who is a person GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Councils considering role of booking systems With the majority of social distancing requirements ending across the UK, councils have begun to examine the role of booking systems at household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs). Systems were introduced last year in large swathes of the country as part of efforts to reduce the number of people on site and adhere to social … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Wandsworth to trial weekly food waste collections Wandsworth borough council is undertaking a food waste collection trial in the Southfields area, to help inform “future decisions” on the council’s next waste and recycling contract. The council currently holds a collection contract with Serco, agreed in 2012, which is set to end in 2024. The government has also said separate food waste collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news South Derbyshire to remove all bring banks South Derbyshire district council will be removing all seven of its bring bank sites due to high levels of contamination and anti social behaviour. In a report to go before the environmental and development service committee tomorrow (12 August), the council stated that the bring banks are “constantly misused”, leading to contamination, fly-tipping, and the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Boots crowned Best Retailer at Fabulous Beauty Awards - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news News in brief (11/08/21) With news on: Skip hire company sentenced after worker injured; Recolight finds 83% of luminaries can be recycled; Wales reflects on Climate Change report; and, Defra unveils compliance fee guide Skip hire company sentenced after worker injured Dartford-based Skip hire company Easy Load Ltd and its managing director have been sentenced after a worker was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Annual RDF exports to June fall by 25% Exports of refuse derived fuel (RDF) from England fell by 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2021, according to data published on 9 August by environmental consultancy Footprint Services. England exported just 1.63 million tonnes to the rest of the world between January and June 2021, considerably lower than the 2.17 million tonnes in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Local Society of the Year Award winners - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 11 Aug 2021 Industry news Alice Rafferty - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Boots UK Unveils its Brand New Health and Beauty Destination Store in Leeds Arndale Centre - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Discover the truth about the used clothing industry A variety of associations involved in the used clothing trade around the world have joined forces to dispel myths about the industry. The truth is that the used clothing industry is gaining momentum with tremendous environmental, social, and economic benefits. The industry is working towards a circular economy by offering sustainable solutions for used textiles [...] Read More... from Discover … Textile Recycling Association · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Keynote sessions at Letsrecycle Live revealed The keynote sessions for Letsrecycle Live next month have been revealed. Taking place at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry on 15-16 September, the two-day event will offer the opportunity to revisit the world of waste and resources. With five conference theatres and more than 100 speakers sharing insight across the two days, the show delivers an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Access to Otterspool and Old Swan Recycling Centres Access to Otterspool and Old Swan Recycling Centres Traffic to both Otterspool Recycling Centre and Old Swan Recycling Centre is currently being impacted by diversions. Otterspool Recycling Centre – vehicles turning right from Aigburth Road into Jericho Lane, and vehicles going straight on from Ashfield Road into Jericho Lane will be diverted via Garston Way - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Campaign launched to ‘debunk myths’ of textile recycling A group of associations have come together to “set the record straight and debunk myths” around the textile recycling industry. The campaign, released today (10 August), was launched by the Textile recycling Association , the Bureau of International Recycling, the European Recycling Industries Confederation and the US trade association SMART. It comes off the back … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Rising shipping costs spark competition concerns Discussions are underway between the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and international maritime bodies over the increasing costs of international shipping. This comes after the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) sent a letter to the CMA yesterday, 9 August, asking it to initiate a formal investigation into the operation of the international shipping and sea … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Suez looks to entice drivers to Somerset Somerset’s waste collection contractor Suez has offered large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers a £1,000 bonus to join its workforce as full-time permanent staff. In recent times, factors such as Brexit and the so-called ‘pingdemic’ have contributed to an “unprecedented” national shortage of drivers, causing delays and cancellations to collections around the country. The Somerset Waste … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Policy & government KSM Henryk Zeman SP Z.o.o. v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2021] UKUT 0182 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision Mr Justice Adam Johnson and Judge Charles Hellier 4 August 2021 GOV.UK · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Meet Our New Joiner: Philip O’Brien ... Recycleye news · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Why is recycling important? Around the world, consumerism is on the rise, but so is our waste. This article establishes the importance of recycling and how it is beneficial to our planet and your pocket. Bywaters · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news IPCC highlights landfill among climate impacts The report from the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) yesterday showed that global waste management activities, including landfills, produced 64 million tonnes a year [Tg yr] of methane emissions between 2008 and 2017. However, the report says that there has been “significant declines” in emissions from the landfill sector in Western Europe as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Vegware sold to US packaging firm US-owned packaging manufacturer, Novolex, has acquired compostable food packaging company Vegware for an undisclosed sum. Novolex announced yesterday (9 August) that Vegware’s teams in both the U.K. and U.S. will move under its umbrella. The Vegware brand will remain intact as part of Novolex’s Eco-Products portfolio of brands and will continue to sell its products … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Industry news Recycling Lives in first metals shipment to Spain Metal recycling business, Recycling Lives has made its first shipment of recovered metals to Spain. The company says that the shipment, from the Port of Liverpool in July, is its latest move to build supply links to manufacturing industries in Europe. One of the UK’s large metals recycling businesses, Recycling Lives exports almost 500,000 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2021 Council news Explore Chelmsford’s new family cycle rides - Chelmsford City Life Chelmsford Council · 10 Aug 2021