Recycling news: 2019

Global PRESS RELEASE: Paper and Board industry helps demonstrate safety of its materials in food contact applications The paper and board manufacturing industry, as well as converting sectors including the tissue industry publish today the completely rewritten voluntary ‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles’. Formally called “Industry Guideline”, the revised guidelines are intended to enhance the trust of public authorities, business operators and consumers in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Apr 2019 Global Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles The paper and board manufacturing industry, as well as converting sectors including the tissue industry publish today the completely rewritten voluntary ‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles’. Formally called “Industry Guideline”, the revised guidelines are intended to enhance the trust of public authorities, business operators and consumers in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Job Description Job title: Depot Intern Contract type: Temporary - 6 months initial term Salary: £20,000 pa pro rata Start - FareShare The Felix Project · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Health, environment and economy: Sustainable food production at FoodParks Håkan Sandin, Horticulturist at Swedish University of Agriculture explains sustainable food production and why the three areas of health, environment and economy are crucial in this vein. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Apr 2019 Global Zero Waste France takes on the reconstruction of Ivry-Paris incinerator Zero Waste France, Collectif 3R & inhabitants have filed two complaints against the first phase of the project driven by metropolitan agency for household waste SYCTOM for jeopardising waste minimisation and the transition towards circular economy in the region Ile-de-France (Paris area). Two complaints were recently filed by Zero Waste France, Collectif 3R and inhabitants […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Apr 2019 Policy & government Advances in Cancer Treatment A POSTnote that gives an overview of recent advances in cancer treatment, the potential benefits and risks, and considers the opportunities and challenges to using new technologies in the NHS. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 11 Apr 2019 Policy & government Standard rules consultation no 16: changes to rules We want your views on proposed changes to standard rules and generic risk assessments. GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2019 Global Revolutionary: Zlarin becomes the first Croatian plastic-free island! Motivated by the European Single Use Plastic Directive, a group of local activists from the island of Zlarin in Croatia, decided to make Zlarin a plastic-free island. They won a contest for best innovative solutions helping to stop further plastic pollution in the Adriatic Sea. Few months after that, the vision started becoming reality when […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news How is UK palm oil sustainability stopping deforestation? In this article, the role of UK companies via palm oil sustainability is examined as part of the cure to animal extinction. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Enva continues expansion with waste oils business Enva has announced the acquisition of Associated Reclaimed Oils Ltd (ARO) for an undisclosed sum. London-based ARO is a long-established collector of waste lubricant oils and hazardous wastes, offering services to the market through London and South East England. The business collects around 10 million litres of used lubricants per annum, as well as a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Stroud council investigates ‘trade waste bonfires’ Stroud district council has revealed that it is investigating ‘an increasing number’ of complaints about illegal waste bonfires on industrial and trade premises. Materials being burnt on commercial properties includes plastics and rubber, the Gloucestershire council says. The burning of trade waste can be an offence unless carried out under the auspices of an Environmental … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Council news Jobs and careers with BCP Council - BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news New energy reporting legislation places new requirements on business New environmental legislation will oblige all large companies in the UK to include detailed carbon emissions and energy usage figures in their Director’s report. Valpak · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news See the latest vehicles in action at Letsrecycle Live Delegates to the inaugural Letsrecycle Live trade show in May will have the chance to see the latest refuse collection vehicles in a live, working environment in the ‘Trucks in Action Arena’. Demonstrations will be taking place three times a day over the two-day event (22-23 May) at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry. The free-to-attend exhibition … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Waste crews propose strikes in Newham and Anglesey Unite union members carrying out waste collection rounds for a private contractor in Wales and a local authority in east London, look set to strike in separate disputes over pay in coming days. Isle of Anglesey county council in north Wales will hold talks with its contractor Biffa ahead of proposed strike action by workers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news THE PARTNERSHIP DIFFERENCE - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 11 Apr 2019 Council news Job Vacancies - Dover District Council Dover Council · 10 Apr 2019 Global Joint letter in reaction to the Strategic Approach The post Joint letter in reaction to the Strategic Approach appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news No deal Brexit concern puts squeeze on waste haulage Exporters of waste goods, including RDF and recovered paper and plastics for processing on the Continent as well as for onward shipment, are waiting to see if there will be disruption in moving material out of UK ports in the days ahead. With concerns across the sector, the focus is on Brussels today, where it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government Climate Change and Vector-Borne Disease in Humans in the UK A POSTnote that summarises the latest data on vector-borne disease in the UK, explores how climate may influence the geographical distribution of species, examines the consequences for public health, and highlights potential adaptation and mitigation strategies. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news MP suggests peerage for UKWIN campaigner MPs debated the future need for energy from waste plants in England in Parliament yesterday, with one member calling for anti-incineration campaigner Shlomo Dowen to be recommended for a peerage. The debate yesterday was secured by Labour MP for Keighley, John Grogan, who called for a moratorium on new energy from waste plants, as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news ReNew ELP Win the FlexPack Challenge The post ReNew ELP Win the FlexPack Challenge appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 10 Apr 2019 Global Revolutionary: Zlarin becomes the first Croatian plastic-free island! Motivated by the European Single Use Plastic Directive, a group of local activists from the island of Zlarin in Croatia had an idea of Zlarin becoming an island free from single-use plastic. They won a contest for the most innovative solutions that will help prevent further plastic pollution entering the Adriatic Sea. Then, a few […] Break Free From Plastic · 10 Apr 2019 Global Kiel 2019: a milestone for Zero Waste Cities in Germany On Friday March 29th in Kiel, our last Zero Waste Cities conference, co-organised by Zero Waste Kiel e.V., brought together no less than 226 registrants: representatives of NGOs, innovative businesses and public authorities, as well as University students and private citizens from across Europe, gathered to learn more about the municipalities’ journey towards Zero Waste. This has […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news West Sussex HWRC fire extinguished A fire at a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in West Sussex, which burned for several days, has been extinguished. The fire at the Viridor-run HWRC site at Westhampnett, which was believed to involve over 500 tonnes of household waste, was extinguished yesterday afternoon (April 9), having burned since Tuesday 2 April (see letsrecycle.com story). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Countrystyle Recycling announced as a finalist in the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management Countrystyle is pleased to announce that is has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Wood Recycling Business of the […] Countrystyle Recycling · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2011 No 2: metal recycling site (existing permits) Standard rules to operate metal recycling sites. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2008 No 21: 75kte metal recycling site (existing permits) Standard rules to operate metal recycling site. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2012 No 14: metal recycling, vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling facility (existing permits) These rules will allow the operator to operate a metal recycling site and a vehicle depollution and dismantling facility at a specified location. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Coral Products trials ‘fox-proof’ caddies Waste container manufacturer, Coral Products (Mouldings) Ltd, has announced a successful trial of its 23-litre ‘fox-proof’ food waste caddy. The containers have been put to the test by a number of trial participants, to test the container’s robustness against pests, including small rodents and a fox – fondly labelled Felix. The Haydock-based company said its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Planning Inspector dismisses Notts waste site appeal The Planning Inspector has dismissed an appeal against an order to clear a site at Newark in Nottinghamshire, believed to hold over 2,000 tonnes of waste. Nottinghamshire county council issued an enforcement notice against Newark Care (Notts) Ltd, in May 2018 for the clearance of waste materials at the land at 293 Bowbridge Road, Balderton. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government Progress at Euston as HS2 completes key demolitions on site of London’s new high speed station HS2 has completed 2 major demolition projects at Euston as work continues to deliver extra capacity and improve journeys for the 44 million passengers who use the station every year. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Become a Corporate Partner - FareShare The Felix Project · 10 Apr 2019 Global Green groups to Nestlé: “Own up, pay up, clean up your act!” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2019) — A day before Nestlé’s Annual General Meeting, over a hundred activists belonging to the global #breakfreefromplastic movement trooped to Nestlé’s Philippine headquarters today to demand accountability for their role in abetting the country’s plastic pollution crisis. Accompanied by four higantes (giant mascots) carrying a serpent-like… Break Free From Plastic · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Job Title: Administrator - FareShare The Felix Project · 10 Apr 2019 Global Based on science? Revisiting Nestle’s infant milk products and claims The post Based on science? Revisiting Nestle’s infant milk products and claims appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 9 Apr 2019 Council news Air Quality - Broxtowe Broxtowe Council · 9 Apr 2019 Policy & government Mr D Feeley v South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd: 1601343/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news “Climatic hotspot project”: Uncovering impacts of the midlatitude ocean Uncovering impacts of the midlatitude ocean is a part of the “Climatic hotspot project, as profiled here by Professor Hisashi Nakamura from the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, at the University of Tokyo in Japan. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Man dies following collision with van at Hampshire HWRC An 84-year-old man died on his way to hospital after being involved in a collision with a van at a Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) operated by Veolia in Hampshire on Sunday (April 7). Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that it was called to the site on Fishery Close, Hayling Island at 16:45 on Sunday afternoon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019