Recycling news: 2019
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Council news
Business rates FOI requests - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 29 May 2019
Policy & government
Deposit of any substance or object
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
GOV.UK · 29 May 2019
Industry news
Recycled content in glass packaging - British Glass
British Glass news · 29 May 2019
Industry news
REA comments on EV charging sites outnumbering petrol stations for the first time
Figures from Zap-Map reveal that as of 22 May, the number of public EV charging locations now exceeds the number of petrol stations.
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 29 May 2019
Industry news
Stobart Energy reports rise in earnings
The biomass division of the Stobart Group – Stobart Energy – has reported a 60% rise in its earnings in the year to February 2019 to £19 million, a preliminary statement published today (29 May) suggest. This came despite the Stobart Group recording an overall loss of £42 million for the year across its entire … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2019
Global
Artificial Intelligence - The World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 29 May 2019
Council news
Houses in multiple occupation (HMO) - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 29 May 2019
Industry news
UK ‘not among Malaysia plastic waste culprits’
EXCLUSIVE: None of the illegally exported plastic waste so-far uncovered in containers in Malaysian ports has been traced back to the UK, the Malaysian government has confirmed. And, no formal request has been received from the Malaysian authorities to repatriate waste to England, the Environment Agency told letsrecycle.com today (29 May), despite media reports suggesting … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2019
Industry news
How to Celebrate National Barbecue Week – the Zero Waste Way!
This year is the 23rd annual National Barbecue Week. The trouble is a barbecue isn’t always the most zero waste option! They can produce a lot of rubbish from disposable plates, food packaging, cans and bottles. Fortunately there are many simple ways to make your barbecue a zero waste celebration! MEAT It’s tempting to hot…
Zero Waste Week · 29 May 2019
Industry news
Greenredeem extends schools reverse vending pilot
A bottle return scheme pilot involving rewards provider Greenredeem and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has been extended after 60,000 PET plastic bottles were collected from schools. The scheme has run for an initial 16 weeks and involved 16 schools across the Berkshire borough. Reverse vending machines have been installed at each of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2019
Industry news
Extinction Rebellion ‘inspires’ Recycle Week 2019
WRAP has outlined details of its 2019 theme for the annual Recycle Week campaign, which it says is inspired by the Extinction Rebellion protests, and the activism of Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough. Taking place from 23-29 September, resources and recycling body WRAP says that the heading for the 2019 campaign will be ‘Recycling. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2019
Policy & government
Ausurus Group/Metal & Waste Recycling merger inquiry
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Ausurus Group Ltd through its subsidiary European Metal Recycling Limited of Metal & Waste Recycling Limited.
GOV.UK · 29 May 2019
Council news
Benefit forms - Chichester District Council
Chichester Council · 29 May 2019
Council news
Council tax - Chichester District Council
Chichester Council · 28 May 2019
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Conservation areas - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 28 May 2019
Global
Daily Bread: Are tortillas and breads in Mexico adequately fortified?
The post Daily Bread: Are tortillas and breads in Mexico adequately fortified? appeared first on Changing Markets .
Changing Markets Foundation · 28 May 2019
Global
Dándole la vuelta a la tortilla: ¿Las tortillas y el pan en México están fortificados de manera adecuada?
The post Dándole la vuelta a la tortilla: ¿Las tortillas y el pan en México están fortificados de manera adecuada? appeared first on Changing Markets .
Changing Markets Foundation · 28 May 2019
Council news
My account - Chichester District Council
Chichester Council · 28 May 2019
Council news
Housing land supply - Chichester District Council
Chichester Council · 28 May 2019
Council news
Fixed Penalty Notice Representation - Redbridge Council
Redbridge Council · 28 May 2019
Industry news
How do we solve a problem like plastic pollution?
René Garello, IEEE fellow and Professor at IMT Atlantique, discusses how data analytics is being used to track the circulation of plastic in the ocean and help scientists to ensure sustainability.
Open Access Government — Environment · 28 May 2019
Industry news
News in brief (28/05/2019)
With news on: Andusia and Powerday strike SRF deal; Researchers examine ash-to-concrete quality; Luxus to carry out recycled plastic ‘odour’ research; New Suffolk HWRC contract commences Andusia and Powerday strike SRF deal Recovered fuels exporter Andusia has signed a supply contract with Powerday to export 10,000 tonnes a year of solid recovered fuel (SRF) to … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019
Policy & government
Atbus Ltd: [2019] UKUT 32 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hemingway on 24 January 2019.
GOV.UK · 28 May 2019
Industry news
Malaysia to repatriate ‘mixed plastic waste’
Malaysian authorities are seeking to repatriate shipping containers full of mixed plastic waste described as ‘contaminated and low quality’, with some material believed to have originated in the UK. The action comes as material from UK local authorities has been reported as being found on land in Malaysia by a BBC documentary crew as part … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019
Industry news
Urbaser’s Javelin Park EfW to begin waste treatment
Urbaser Balfour Beatty has confirmed that the 190,000 tonnes per year capacity Javelin Park energy from waste (EfW) facility in Gloucestershire is to begin taking deliveries of waste from next month (June). The facility has been built as part of a £500 million contract between Gloucestershire county council and a consortium of Spanish-owned Urbaser and … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019
Industry news
Arrest made following illegal dumping incidents
A 44-year old man was arrested last week following an investigation into a series of incidents involving illegal dumping of waste across locations around southern England. The man from Maidenhead, in Berkshire, was held at Eton Wick on Tuesday, 21 May, by Thames Valley Police in connection with “large-scale illegal waste tipping” across Surrey, west … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019
Research & science
Artificial intelligence detects a new class of mutations behind autism - Princeton Engineering
Princeton Engineering News · 28 May 2019
Industry news
Mapped: Russia’s devastating wildfires
The post Mapped: Russia’s devastating wildfires appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 May 2019
Global
Spring School 2019 – How to Design Solutions for Solid Waste Management Recap
This article was written by Dr. Simonetta Tunesi.
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 May 2019
Industry news
Mural - Everyday Plastic
Everyday Plastic · 27 May 2019
Global
GUEST BLOG | Hazardous Waste Management in the context of Circular Economy – An Holistic Approach
On May 21 in Osaka, Japan, a workshop organized by UNEP IETC focused on Hazardous Waste Management in the context of Circular Economy. At this workshop ISWA was represented by Nicolas Humez, Chair of ISWA???s Working Group on Hazardous Waste and Directeur des Relations Institutionnelles of SARP Industries. Below is Nicolas' contribution to the fruitful discussion which involved different public…
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 May 2019
Global
UNEP-IETC and ISWA Join Forces for the Global Waste Management Outlook 2
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 May 2019
Council news
Pest Control Request - Crawley GOV
Crawley Council · 25 May 2019
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Check your bin day - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 25 May 2019
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Play - Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
Carmarthenshire Council · 25 May 2019
Council news
Childcare Sufficiency Assessments - Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
Carmarthenshire Council · 24 May 2019
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Additional Learning Needs (ALN) - Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
Carmarthenshire Council · 24 May 2019
Council news
Water quality - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 24 May 2019
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Contact us - Arun District Council
Arun Council · 24 May 2019
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antrim-and-newtownabbey-council - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 24 May 2019