Recycling news: 2021

Council news Outdoors, leisure and events | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 2 Jun 2021 Council news Welcome to South Norfolk & Broadland District Councils' website - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 2 Jun 2021 Council news Housing | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 2 Jun 2021 Council news Business | Broadland and South Norfolk - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news What do the Defra consultations mean for your waste strategy? With the three Defra consultations on extended producer responsibility (EPR), deposit return scheme (DRS) and collections consistency now released, local authorities have increasing clarity on the likely impacts of the Environment Bill on their future waste and recycling services. There’s never been a better time to review your Council’s waste strategy, but where do you start? Resource Futures · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news Nango’s Free: City Harvest Vans for Nans The post Nango’s Free: City Harvest Vans for Nans appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news Defra urged to ‘re-think’ business waste plans Defra’s proposals for the collection and funding of packaging recycling from businesses in England have been slammed in an open letter sent to the environment secretary, George Eustice. The letter sent yesterday (1 June) says there is concern that the three payment options for the management of business packaging waste in the extended producer responsibility … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news Q1 WEEE data shows ‘work to do’ to meet targets Compliance schemes say there is “work to be done” but remain positive about meeting targets for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in 2021. Data on the volume of household WEEE collected for recycling from January to March 2021 was published by the Environment Agency yesterday (1 June). Targets for the collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news Green Collective: for fewer collection trucks and cleaner air - Renewi Renewi · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news Recycleye’s CEO Interviewed by Recycling International Recycleye have been featured in a tell-all interview with Recycling International, where our CEO, Victor Dewulf, answered some of their burning questions on how Recycleye was founded, how our technology harnesses the power of AI, our future milestones and more!... Recycleye news · 2 Jun 2021 Industry news President von der Leyen: “We need a race to zero in greenhouse gas emissions” To begin EU Green Week 2021, President Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech discussing how the bloc could orchestrate "a race to zero in greenhouse gas emissions" - alongside reaffirming existing policy goals. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news We don’t need nuclear power to tackle climate change I’ve always kept an open mind about nuclear power, but after four decades working on this issue, I’m still waiting for someone to prove me wrong. Greenpeace UK · 1 Jun 2021 Global Press release: Cepi launches the third edition of REINVEST2050 Today, Cepi presented the third edition of its project REINVEST2050, an overview of how the pulp and paper industry is living up to its commitment to actively reduce carbon emissions and support the climate neutrality objective. REINVEST2050 is a biannual project of the industry to report on our emission reduction commitment by showcasing real-life examples […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jun 2021 Council news Plans and strategies - Leeds.gov Leeds Council · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news OPINION: ‘Segregate wood at point of production’ OPINION: Mark Hayton, director of wood recycling firm EGGER Timberpak, shares his views on the waste wood hierarchy and the importance of segregation. We all know that the largest off taker of recycled wood these days is the biomass industry, and that their specification allows for the inclusion of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). Because of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Can the UK really stop drilling new oil and gas wells? Five tough questions about Greenpeace’s campaign - answered by an expert. Greenpeace UK · 1 Jun 2021 Council news Taxi Driver Licensing Portal - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news BIR talks up ‘strong finish’ to global markets in 2020 The Bureau of International Recyclers (BIR) says many of its members finished 2020 strongly, “making up the ground” that had been lost during lockdowns across the world. In its annual report for 2020, released on 31 May, the global recycling association claims that for many recyclers volumes remained low but prices improved by the end … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Policy & government Falkland Islands: Governor's annual budget speech 2021 His Excellency Governor Phillips CBE delivers the annual address to the Falklands Islands Assembly on the budget for the new financial year. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Biffa ‘cautiously optimistic’ following results The chief financial officer of Biffa, Richard Pike, has said the company is “cautiously optimistic” of a quick return to profitability, after posting a £40.5 million loss after tax for the 52 weeks to 26 March 2021. In a webcast this morning announcing the results, Mr Pike explained that growth in the second half of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Revealed: the UK’s worst carbon polluters aren’t who you think Regulating the finance sector is probably the biggest single thing the government could do to stop the global climate catastrophe. Greenpeace UK · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Macquarie fund acquires Beauparc Macquarie Asset Management has agreed to acquire Beauparc Utilities for an undisclosed fee, the infrastructure asset manager announced today (1 June). Founded in Dublin in 1990, Beauparc is a waste management company with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The company processes materials, including those from its own residential and commercial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Global Feeding a Monster: How European aquaculture and animal industries are stealing food from West African communities The post Feeding a Monster: How European aquaculture and animal industries are stealing food from West African communities appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 1 Jun 2021 Global Nourrir le Monstre : Comment les industries européennes de l’aquaculture et de l’alimentation animale détournent la nourriture des communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest The post Nourrir le Monstre : Comment les industries européennes de l’aquaculture et de l’alimentation animale détournent la nourriture des communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Amey’s Isle of Wight EfW almost ‘fully operational’ Isle of Wight council says commissioning at its much-delayed energy from waste (EfW) plant is in its ‘final stages’, meaning the facility is on-track to become fully operational this summer. Construction of the 44,000 tonnes per year capacity facility began in April 2017. Commissioning was due to be completed in the summer of 2019 but … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Cory receives £12.1m for Belvedere heat network Cory has received £12.1m of funding from the Heat Networks Investments Project (HNIP). The funding, which consists of a £1.6m commercialisation grant and £10.5m construction loan, will be used for the development of a heat network at both of Cory’s energy from waste (EfW) plants in Belvedere. The HNIP was first announced by the government in 2016 and consists of £320 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Biffa points to recovery despite £40m loss Biffa today (1 June) posted its financial results for the 52 weeks to 26 March 2021, stating that it is “strongly positioned for post-pandemic recovery” despite a post-tax loss for the year of £40.5 million. Biffa posted revenues of £1.042 billion, down 10.4% from the previous year, mainly as a result of the “significant impact” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2021 Research & science Technique inspired by lace making could someday weave structures in space - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 1 Jun 2021 Policy & government Vehicle exhaust and noise emissions compliance/ exemption application status (for individual application only) - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 1 Jun 2021 Global Interview with Resource Recycling Reloop's CEO Clarissa Morawski sat down (virtually!) with Resource Recycling's Jared Paben to share her thoughts on what North American stakeholders can learn from Europe's plastics policies and strategies. Reloop Platform · 1 Jun 2021 Industry news Which countries have banned plastic bags? Since Bangladesh became the first country to introduce a ban on plastic bags back in 2002, other governments around the world have adopted a similar approach in efforts to protect the environment, wildlife and human health. Over 80 countries now have a full or partial ban on single-use plastic bags – including more than 30 […] Planet Patrol · 1 Jun 2021 Global If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity Francesco Degli Innocenti, EUBP Working Group Standardisation The development of a framework for bio-based and biodegradable/compostable plastics is a key deliverable of the new Circular Economy Action Plan, which was published by the European Commission in March 2020. Several studies have been launched and published since then to lay down the scientific basis [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2021 Global Member portrait: Coperion GmbH In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Levin Batschauer, Sales Manager Bioplastics, Business Unit Compounding, Recycling, and Battery of Coperion GmbH, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Coperion, Germany Coperion is an international technology leader in compounding and extrusion systems,… European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2021 Global News in brief: May 2021 Everything you need to know about the UK’s incoming Plastic Packaging Tax From April 2022, a new tax on plastic packaging will be in place in the UK. Which products will be affected, how much is it, what penalties and sanctions are in place if manufacturers don’t comply, and what steps should the industry [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2021 Global News from the members: May 2021 NatureWorks and IMA announce strategic partnership NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of low-carbon Ingeo PLA biopolymers, and IMA Coffee, global market leader in coffee handling, processing, and packaging, have announced that they have entered into a joint strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the market for high performing K-Cup compatible compostable single-serve coffee pods… European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2021 Global Welcome to our latest Gold Member | UBQ Materials, Israel ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 31 May 2021 Global The Fantastic Bioplastic Finder supports industry’s transition to a circular economy Fantastic Bioplastic Finder by Circuteria Read in the following a guest article by the Berlin-based start-up Circuteria. In the consumer products industry, there still remains a lack of information and understanding in regard to sustainability. Many manufacturers want to produce more sustainable products with biopolymers but often do not know what materials to use. The [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2021 Industry news Job Description - FareShare The Felix Project · 31 May 2021 Industry news MediaPacks - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 30 May 2021 Industry news White Papers Archive - Just Style Just Style · 30 May 2021