Recycling news: 2019

Industry news The secrets of waste management success for LNWH NHS Trust The post The secrets of waste management success for LNWH NHS Trust appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 Jun 2019 Research & science News - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Metallica Helps City Harvest London Tackle Food Poverty The post Metallica Helps City Harvest London Tackle Food Poverty appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Margam Green wood waste plant now operational The Margam Green waste wood-fuelled biomass plant in South Wales has entered commercial operation. The 250,000 tonnes-per-year capacity plant will be supplied in full by Stobart Energy using Grade-C waste wood sourced from local authorities, civic amenity sites and commercial and industrial sources across South Wales and the South West of England. The plant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Smart EV charging good for decarbonisation and the electricity system REA comments on Government press release highlighting how all new grant-funded home chargepoints need to be ‘smart’ by 1 July. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Solar & battery storage tax hike legislation laid on same day as Net Zero debate Dr Nina Skorupska, Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and challenger renewable energy supplier Good Energy are calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to rescind legislation laid today that will increase VAT rates on solar PV with battery storage, and on biomass boilers. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Sentencing in Biffa MRF export case delayed Biffa Waste Services Ltd will learn of its penalty for breaching waste export regulations later this summer, after sentencing in a case involving the company was postponed in court today (24 June). A jury had delivered a guilty verdict last Thursday at Wood Green Crown court, London in the case which was brought against Biffa … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Waterfront development delivers nature for all The post Waterfront development delivers nature for all appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news PRN compliance fee ruled out before 2020 The idea of some form of compliance fee for the PRN system looks to be unlikely in 2019 but is possible for 2020, according to a statement issued following a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Packaging. The emergency ACP meeting last week was held because of strong sector concerns that the PRN price, for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news The Average Cost Per Wear of Our Wardrobes - First Mile First Mile · 24 Jun 2019 Council news Parking Permits - Nottingham City Council Nottingham Council · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news Packaging recycling petition reaches Parliament Pressure on government over the need to recycle packaging sees this week start with a debate in the House of Commons. MPs are today, 24 June, to debate a petition urging the government to ban the use of all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging. The petition attracted 247,048 signatures in six months. Daniel Zeichner, MP … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2019 Industry news ‘Consistent collections needed’, retailers tell Which? In the face of criticism from the Which? Consumer group that almost 50% of packaging from supermarkets cannot be recycled, retailers have said that consistent household collections would help. Confusing messages on labelling were cited by the consumer group as one reason material does not get recycled. But, for its part, the British Retail Consortium … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2019 Council news Council Tax - Huntingdonshire.gov.uk Huntingdonshire Council · 24 Jun 2019 Research & science News - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 22 Jun 2019 Council news A guide to responsible authorities - Responsible authority contact details - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 22 Jun 2019 Industry news Compulsory recycling and food waste trial for Swindon Swindon borough council is making its kerbside recycling service compulsory for residents from August 2019. The move comes ahead of a trial of separate food waste collections, to be launched the following month (September), which is a part of the council’s ten-year strategy to hit a 60% recycling rate by 2029, up from 39.3% at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news Engagement is the key to hospital recycling success The post Engagement is the key to hospital recycling success appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news Merseyside BeBatterySavvy HWRC campaign launches A campaign asking members of the public to separate batteries from electrical items at Merseyside household waste recycling centres has launched this week. The campaign, which has been dubbed ‘BeBatterySavvy’ is part of an industry-led initiative to reduce the risk of fires at waste sites linked to lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries, which are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news Clarity Environmental Exceeds Expectation in Environment Agency Audit The post Clarity Environmental Exceeds Expectation in Environment Agency Audit appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news 14th July 2019 Throughout their 150-year history Sainsbury’s has played an important role in communities. To mark their birthday, the retail giant has launched its 150 Days in the Community campaign, offering all... Emmaus UK · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment unites businesses, governments, and other organisations behind a common vision and targets to address plastic waste and pollution at its source. Worn Again Technologies news · 21 Jun 2019 Global The story of REC: The hidden emissions of the youngest Dutch incinerator The youngest of Dutch incinerators: Reststoffen Energie Centrale (REC) is one of the 13 waste incinerators currently in operation in the Netherlands. The waste–to-energy plant is located in Harlingen, bordering the UNESCO Wadden Sea coastline in the North of the Netherlands. When it was built in 2011, it was proudly announced by the Dutch Ministry […] Zero Waste Europe · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news EfW study ‘finds no link’ to birth defects An official study on the health impacts of emissions from energy from waste facilities has ended with the findings that there is no link between the opening of EfW plants and a heightened risk of infant mortality or other birth defects. The study, which was funded by Public Health England, was carried out by Imperial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news Trading Update – June 2019 We are pleased to announce the following trading update. Due to stronger Group trading performance in the second quarter, the Group’s profit for the year to 31 December 2019 is expected to be ahead of market expectations. Results have benefitted from higher landfill volumes across most waste types, increased radioactive waste profit and good performance […] Augean · 21 Jun 2019 Industry news Tesco eyes F&F clothing expansion - Just Style Just Style · 21 Jun 2019 Policy & government Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Ambassador’s speech British Ambassador to Mongolia, His Excellency Philip Malone, gave a speech to celebrate the Queen’s 93rd birthday, the ever-strengthening UK-Mongolian connections, and possibilities of green growth. GOV.UK · 21 Jun 2019 Council news Opening times and access information - Hastings Borough Council Hastings Council · 20 Jun 2019 Council news Whistleblowing policy - Procedure - eastdevon.gov.uk East Devon Council · 20 Jun 2019 Policy & government Raglan Castle - Cadw Welsh Government News · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news Believe in Tomorrow at Hampton Court Flower Show South London network members Solo Wood Recycling are providing reclaimed timber for a garden at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show. Community Wood Recycling · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news Biffa found guilty in China MRF export case A jury has today (20 June) found Biffa Waste Services Ltd guilty on two counts of breaching waste export regulations in a case dating back to 2015. The verdict was delivered at Wood Green Crown Court in north London this afternoon following around four hours of deliberation by the jury. Evidence from the Environment Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2019 Policy & government Guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases This document provides guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases when drilling or piling near coal. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news REA welcomes Energy Networks Association’s six steps for delivering flexibility services report Today the Energy Networks Association (ENA) published their report: Building a more efficient, smarter, cleaner energy system: Our six steps for delivering flexibility services. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Jun 2019 Council news CCTV - Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Council · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news Wigan council introduces electronic HWRC permits Wigan council has announced a system for electronic permits at Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) which it says will reduce waiting time from five days to two hours. Under the new model, residents with vans and twin axle trailers can instead of waiting for permits to arrive by post, apply on the council’s website … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2019 Global Press Release: ISWA launches Innovative Calculator to Manage Marine Litter ISWA's Task Force on Marine Litter have been testing a ground-breaking calculator in Bali, where residents, tourists and organisations generate 1.6 million tonnes of waste per year, of which 303,000 tonnes is plastic. 33,000 tonnes of plastic are leaking into waterways from Bali every year. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news Waste World Cup group stages drawn The group stages for the coveted Waste World Cup have been drawn, with the 17th edition of the industry’s best mixed gender sporting event shaping up to be one of the greatest. Now just 15 days away, the 2019 Waste World Cup, sponsored by Enva Wood Recycling and Contenur, will be taking place at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jun 2019 Industry news What are the current reverse climate change ideas in the EU? Here, we touch upon the purpose of EUSEW and explore some new technologies and innovations that are happening in Europe, to stop and reverse climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Jun 2019 Policy & government David Rossiter David started his career in the chemical industry with Aker Kvaerner providing environmental and health and safety solutions to chemical manufacturing facilities in Teesside. He joined the nuclear industry in 2005 with Studsvik and was involved in a number of decommissioning and waste characterisation projects, and project management of the first international low level waste metal recycling and i GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2019