Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Lakeland Wildlife Oasis bid farewell to 2021 UK press (GDELT archive) · 28 Dec 2021 Industry news AQTAG06 Technical guidance on detailed modelling approach for an appropriate assessment for emissions to air - United Kingdom Without Incineration Network UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) · 26 Dec 2021 Council news Employment & Skills Meeting Notes - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Windsor and Maidenhead Council · 24 Dec 2021 Research & science A New Forced Photometry Service for the Zwicky Transient Facility - Caltech Caltech News · 24 Dec 2021 Industry news The best environmental journalism of 2021 The post The best environmental journalism of 2021 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Dec 2021 Industry news Essex sees ‘valuable lessons’ from campaigns during pandemic The lessons learned from running a plastic reduction campaign as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK will be used for all its future programmes, Essex county council has said. The county published a case study this week (22 December) on how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted its campaign to “change the mindset of how … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Dec 2021 Industry news North East pair award £10m processing deal to Cumbria Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland councils have jointly awarded a contract for the processing of their kerbside collected recyclables to local authority owned Cumbria Waste Management. Set to begin on 1 April 2022, the deal will be for an initial three-year period with the potential for two one-year extensions. According to a tender document published … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Dec 2021 Council news Listed Buildings - East Herts Council East Hertfordshire Council · 24 Dec 2021 Global NGOs’ green demands for new Council of EU FR-CZ-SE 2022-2023 Presidency Trio To tackle the arduous challenges our planet and societies face, the new EU Presidency Trio – inaugurated by France in 2022 – must accelerate policies, investments […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news How Sustainable Gardening Practices Contribute to a Greener Tomorrow As regular readers of this blog will know, we have a modest garden at Zero Waste Towers and we enjoy growing some of our own food. There is always so much to learn about gardening, and incorporating sustainable practises can help us support the environment, both for us and future generations. Here is a guide… Zero Waste Week · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Annual Report 2020/2021 - FareShare FareShare · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Climate justice, class and me - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news FIT equipment replacement – policy update Last week, Ofgem published its consultation response on the replacement of generating equipment under the Feed in Tariff (FIT) – click here to view. This consultation sought to address concerns regarding the impact of equipment replacement on FIT accreditation. As CHPs reach the end of their life cycle, AD operators typically prefer to replace… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news WEEE plastic recycling innovator expands Preston site DISRUPTIVE plastic recycler 3R Technology is gearing up for further growth in 2022, as the ambitious scrap handler invests in new technology to bolster its UK operations. With more than 20 years’ experience – particularly in the Belgian market – attention recently turned to the UK and the WEEE plastic processing challenge. Approximately 2,000 tonnes... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Milton Keynes to tender for 300,000 wheeled bins Milton Keynes council has this week (21 December) approved plans to tender for a contract worth an estimated £5 million to procure 300,000 wheeled bins for 2023. The procurement will commence in January 2022 and a purchase order will be required on award. Payments will not be made until bin delivery in 2022/23. The council … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Reconomy increases UK waste processing capability with Casepak acquisition RECONOMY, the leading provider of outsourced services to the circular economy, has acquired Casepak, the Leicester-based recycling company, along with Casepak’s sister company, Oceala. Casepak was founded in 1973 by George Smith and has grown into one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies. Casepak operates two state-of-the-art facilities in Leicester – a... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Integration of CIWM and WAMITAB reaches Christmas finale FURTHER to their announcement in August of last year, CIWM is thrilled to confirm the successful completion of its merger with WAMITAB, a move designed to strengthen the provision of relevant and fit-for-purpose qualifications in the resources and waste management sector. The closer integration of WAMITAB into CIWM is part of the Board’s strategy to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Tendring expands Tetra Pak recycling banks Tendring district council has installed six Tetra Pak recycling banks across the area, in partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK). The council announced yesterday (22 December) that it is funding the provision of the banks to allow residents to “responsibly dispose of the material”. Tetra Pak is used for products … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Standing the test of time with IQR IT has been a year since IQR Systems installed their static IQR FH1800 static shredder at the site of one of their customers, and the machinery has really been proving its worth. The machine is fed by a loading shovel and 360 degree material handler, and they are averaging 46T/hr on shredding waste wood grades... Skip & Waste Magazine · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Vote now! Andy nominated for Hot 100 WRA Deputy Chair Andy Hill has been nominated once again for this year’s Resource Media Hot 100. The Resource Hot 100 celebrates individual achievement in the waste and resources industry. Since 2002, industry professionals have been invited to nominate and vote for the people they feel have made the biggest contribution to the industry over […] Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Dec 2021 Global FEAD is very concerned about the CEEAG 2022 letsrecycle.com – 22 December 2021 The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) is “very concerned” that the European Commission has not listed the recycling sector among the activities eligible for reductions in electricity levies for energy-intensive users. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Leicester MRF for Reconomy in Casepak deal Outsourced waste and recycling services company Reconomy has today (23 December) announced the acquisition of the Leicester-based waste management company, Casepak. The deal for an undisclosed sum includes Casepak’s sister trading company, Oceala, as well as both its 165,000 tonnes per-year capacity materials recycling facility (MRF) and processing plant in Leicester. Reconomy said the acquisit… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Dec 2021 Global How Waste-to-Energy delivers on renewable energy targets Waste-to-Energy constitutes the link between circular economy and renewable energy: it ensures that non-recyclable waste – including the residues of... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Dec 2021 Industry news Vehicle news round-up (22/12/21) With news on: Vale of Glamorgan adds safety equipment to fleet; ISS launches software division; LondonEnergy retains fleet safety accreditation; and, ‘legislative pressure’ driving demand for electric vehicles, Renault Trucks says. Vale of Glamorgan adds safety equipment to fleet Vale of Glamorgan council in Wales has installed camera recording systems within its fleet to “protect … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Have your staff achieve their best with ADBA training ADBA’s network of experts put on training courses on the latest and most salient topics. ADBA members get discounts on course fees. Our training programme is unparalleled and has been gaining popularity year-on-year, so make sure you book your staff onto a course before it sells out. Here is the preview of 2022’s courses:… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news The Reconomy Group steps up for ‘4 Steps’ festive charity donation HAVING become a company-wide festive tradition in recent years, in 2021 Reconomy has once again supported 4 Steps to a Smile – the West Midlands-based charity responsible for delivering Christmas presents to vulnerable children across the region. In 2021, ‘4 Steps’ has captured the imaginations of the entire Reconomy Group, with all UK Group companies... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2021 Policy & government RBMP3 - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Windsor and Maidenhead waste budget to increase amid changes Windsor and Maidenhead council’s budget for waste management services is set to increase by more than £500,000 in 2022/23. According to the draft budged published on Monday (20 December), this is down to the council’s plans to switch to a “hybrid” collection approach in October 2022. The hybrid collection approach will see investment in new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2021 Global JOINT STATEMENT: Cepi and ten other industry associations call on EU leaders to swiftly act against unbearably high energy prices Cepi and and 10 other European energy-intensive industry sectors call on EU leaders to act urgently to support production in Europe in the face of high energy prices, which are expected to last several months more, and continue investing in energy transition in Europe. Read more the full statement Industrial energy consumers urge EU leaders […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Recycle Right this Christmas and New Year Householders in the Liverpool City Region are being asked to recycle right this Christmas and New Year – but to take care when visiting Recycling Centres and continue to follow the national COVID-19 guidance. Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and its contractor Veolia are reminding local people that the region’s 14 Household Waste Recycling - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Scots firm buys Liebherr for expansion in England A SCOTS waste management and recycling specialist has chosen a pair of Liebherr material handlers to strengthen a recently acquired business in the north-east of England. The NWH Group services all of Scotland and operates across industries ranging from construction to hospitality. In 2021, it acquired J&J Stanley Recycling in Blaydon, building on its earlier... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Save the date – Spring Clean Cymru 2022 The post Save the date – Spring Clean Cymru 2022 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news ‘Concern’ sector is ineligible for energy levy reductions The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) is “very concerned” that the European Commission has not listed the recycling sector among the activities eligible for reductions in electricity levies for energy-intensive users. Yesterday (21 December), the European Commission endorsed new guidelines on state aid for climate, environmental protection and energy which will be formally adopted in… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Paper Round acquires Reef Environmental LONDON- and South East-based recycling company Paper Round has announced the acquisition of waste and recycling collector Reef Environmental Solutions. The acquisition will allow Paper Round to extend their reach along the south coast – expanding their successful Brighton-based business further into East Sussex, and Kent for the first time. It provides Paper Round with... Skip & Waste Magazine · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Grundon joins Get Nature Positive movement The post Grundon joins Get Nature Positive movement appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news The Circular From ERP Q4 2021 Newsletter Der Beitrag The Circular From ERP Q4 2021 Newsletter erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news EA publish updated Standard Rules permits This week the EA formally released the updated Standard Rules permits. There are now four standard rules applicable to all new anaerobic digestion installations going forward: SR2021 No 6: anaerobic digestion facility, including the use of the resultant biogas – installations For Part A installation with a treatment capacity of over 200 tonnes of… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 22 Dec 2021 Global Coal for Christmas – Who’s Been Naughty & Who’s Been Nice? The progress towards a Europe beyond coal has been accelerating like never before – but not everyone in the EU has been on their best behaviour when it came to coal in 2021 … Christmas Eve is soon upon us and Saint Nicholas is readying for his yearly trip across the globe to deliver gifts … and lumps of coal. There’s a reason why ol’ St Nick’s punishment of choice for wicked weans is a lump of … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Dec 2021 Industry news Fife to collect kerbside film after installing sorter Fife council will collect film at the kerbside from March 2022 after receiving a £470,000 grant from Zero Waste Scotland’s Recycling Improvement Fund to install a sorter. The money will go towards a Tomra Optical Sorter, which will be installed at the council’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Dunfermline. This will segregate the flexible plastics … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Dec 2021 Policy & government Small businesses deliver a green Christmas this festive season The UK’s small business community is seeing first-hand that taking action on climate change will not only help protect the planet, but also help their businesses to grow. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2021