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Research & science Home | International Journal of Computer Vision - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 5 Jan 2016 Industry news Scottish Government to look closer at deposit schemes The Scottish Government is to further examine the case for a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, despite criticism by packaging producers that the measure could be ‘costly and confusing’. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has said that retailer costs and the implications for small shops need further consideration before a decision is reached on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2016 Research & science Home | Journal of Happiness Studies - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 4 Jan 2016 Industry news New definition for portable batteries in effect Changes to the way that manufacturers and recyclers classify portable batteries have been brought into effect which see waste batteries weighing more than 4kg no longer classed as ‘portable’. The introduction of the 4kg threshold has been applied via guidance on waste batteries and accumulators revised on 1 January 2016. This followed a drawn out … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2016 Industry news Eunomia revises EfW overcapacity forecast The UK is on course to achieve overcapacity in energy from waste infrastructure by 2020/21, consultancy Eunomia has claimed in its latest review. The forecast adds together both the expected volume of EfW intake available in the UK as well as in facilities available on the Continent. And, the 2020/21 prediction means that the consultancy has again … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2016 Industry news Delight for Amey workers after New Year Honours Two workers on Amey’s City of London waste collection and street cleansing contract have been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours lists 2016. Sean McCarthy and Charlie Andrews were given the accolade for their voluntary service to the British Legion Poppy Appeal. Together, the pair have raised over £300,000 for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2016 Industry news Nestlé timeline 1866-today - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 4 Jan 2016