Recycling news: 2019

Global Greenwash in the UK carpet industry with only around 2% reused or recycled The UK carpet industry’s dirty secret is out, and we now know that the industry is responsible for an estimated £16.5 million of climate harm arising from the incineration of around 130,000 tonnes of carpet in 2019, releasing approximately 243,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. This cost is not being paid by producers, so […] Zero Waste Europe · 4 Dec 2019 Research & science Funding for students on postgraduate research courses - UCL | University College London UCL News · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Christmas animations #1 The post Christmas animations #1 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news EA publishes revised WEEE protocol The Environment Agency has published a revised protocol for both large domestic appliances and small mixed WEEE for the 2020 compliance period. As outlined below, the updated protocol for small mixed WEEE (SMW) covers collections sorted at local authority designated collection facilities (DCFs), such as civic amenity sites. The protocol, which comes into effect from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2019 Global New market data 2019: Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth Berlin, 4 December 2018 – The results of the European Bioplastics’ annual market data update, presented today at the 14th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin, confirm a dynamic growth of the global bioplastics industry. “In an increasingly environmentally conscious context, the global market for bioplastics is predicted to grow by more than 15 percent [...] European Bioplastics News · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Welsh Christmas animations #1 The post Welsh Christmas animations #1 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 4 Dec 2019 Global BAT Conclusions for Waste Incineration – ESWET reaction ESWET welcomes the publication by the European Commission of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) Conclusions for Waste Incineration (WI), setting... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news 25 books to gift the greenies in your life From plastic-free living to Greta Thunberg and growing your own veg, the team at Resource Futures have compiled their favourite books on all things eco this Christmas. Whether you have an aspiring business owner, an enthusiastic young dreamer or know someone who simply wants to do their bit, this Christmas book guide offers hints and … Continue reading "25 books to gift the greenies in your lif… Resource Futures · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Bexley awards recycling stream contracts Bexley council has awarded contracts for the processing of different material streams arising from its household, commercial and bring bank collection services. The South East London local authority this week confirmed the successful bidders for the work, which was put out for tender as part of a nine-lot procurement process in March (see letsrecycle.com story). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2019 Council news Taxis and Private Hire - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Council wins £1000 for charity at LARAC conference - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news What’s Special To You: Landscape Issues In Your Neighbourhood Plan - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Soy traders going ‘deforestation-free’ still fuelling destruction of Brazil’s Cerrado The post Soy traders going ‘deforestation-free’ still fuelling destruction of Brazil’s Cerrado appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 4 Dec 2019 Industry news Brownfield comes first - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 4 Dec 2019 Council news Vehicle Licensing - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 3 Dec 2019 Global PRESS RELEASE Sustainable future of paper-based products: First European recyclability guidelines for optimal packaging design The use of paper for packaging purposes is growing every year, due to its excellent environmental performance but also to the increasing demand related to e-commerce and delivery services. There is a strong expectation from consumers, brands and retailers to have recyclable packaging material. A packaging recycling rate of 85% is already achieved today and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 3 Dec 2019 Global COUNCIL OF THE EU ADOPTS CONCLUSIONS ON OCEANS AND SEAS AND ON THE BIOECONOMY EXPRA · 3 Dec 2019 Global CONTRACTING PARTIES TO THE BARCELONA CONVENTION DISCUSSED PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NAPLES SUMMIT EXPRA · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Saving Tranquil Places - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Recycling – Issue 16 Winter 2019 The post Recycling – Issue 16 Winter 2019 appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news The power of community action at a local level This week, Resource Futures has handed over the care of the CAG Oxfordshire Project to the local project itself. We’ve been working with the team over the past two years to consult with the network and set up the project as a new entity, a Community Benefit Society, so that it can take forward the … Continue reading "The power of community action at a local level" Resource Futures · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Recycling success shows Wimbledon team is on the ball The post Recycling success shows Wimbledon team is on the ball appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 3 Dec 2019 Council news Customer service standards - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news A little rough guide around the hedges - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Viridor strikes further Avonmouth plastics deal Viridor has signed an agreement with packaging producer Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) to supply it with 8,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic. The five year deal will see food packaging specliaist kp supplied with post-consumer recycled PET (rPET) from Viridor’s £65 million plastics recycling facility in Avonmouth, once it is operational in “either 2020 or … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news How has air pollution in the UK improved over recent years? Daikin reviews whether air pollution in the UK has improved over the years and details how chemical compounds and matter existing in our air pose a threat to our planet. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Powerday wins London Construction Supplier of the Year! Powerday was thrilled to be awarded Supplier of the Year at the London Construction Awards 2019. The awards recognise the successes of London’s construction sector and its supply chain across a wid... Powerday · 3 Dec 2019 Global European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman Berlin, 3 December 2019 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry, has elected a new Board. The new Chairman, François de Bie (Total Corbion PLA), together with EUBP’s new Vice Chairpersons, Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) and Lars Börger (Neste), will lead the association’s continuous support towards achieving a circular [...] European Bioplastics News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Do you want to help save the planet? Repair Cafe Wales is one of the fastest growing community interest companies in Wales and have an energetic and ambitious board who are keen to make sure everyone has access to a repair event. Repair cafes are now opening up all over the country, did you know that we have 27 events running across the UK ... Repair Cafe Wales · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news RWM show sold by Prysm Group The RWM trade show for the waste management sector has been sold for the second time in two years. Trade exhibition organiser, Prysm Media Group, has sold the show to newly-formed company Roar Techmedia for an undisclosed sum, it was announced this week. Bristol-based Prysm Group bought RWM in late 2017 (see letsrecycle.com story) but … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Scrunch Test Not all wrapping paper is actually paper. Some is made with plastic or foil. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news What are five climate ideas that improve global health? Whilst the 25th UN Climate Conference (COP25) creates solutions to the climate crisis, let's discuss how climate policy can protect and improve global health. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news New era for CAG Oxfordshire A network of committed groups that have spent almost two decades tackling climate change and improving their local environment are entering an exciting new era. CAG Oxfordshire (Community Action Groups Oxfordshire) was set up 18 years ago by Oxfordshire County Council and non-profit consultancy Resource Futures, who worked together to secure funding from TOE (Trust … Continue reading "New era f… Resource Futures · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Essex to landfill RDF in wake of Dutch tax Essex county council has confirmed that around 200,000 tonnes-a-year of refuse derived fuel (RDF) produced at Urbaser Balfour Beatty’s mechanical and biological treatment facility (MBT) are to be sent to landfill. In a statement sent to letsrecycle.com last night (December 2), the council said it has neither “reversed its plan or policy” but said the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news News in brief (03/12/19) With news on: Grundon releases Wimbledon recycling statistics; Enva to double capacity of recycling facility; Eco Sustainable Solutions appoint accountants; Smurfit Kappa launch eco-friendly toys. Grundon releases Wimbledon recycling statistics Waste management company Grundon has released statistics showing the results of its partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) at this ye… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Emmaus pledges support to End Homelessness Now campaign Emmaus has joined the End Homelessness Now campaign alongside other charities to call on the future government to commit to a tangible plan to #EndHomelessness. Everyone should have a safe... Emmaus UK · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Energy firm announces Dorset EfW plans Dorset-based energy company Powerfuel Portland has announced plans to build a £100 million Energy from Waste (EfW) plant on an industrial site on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. The company explained that the proposed facility would be able to sort and treat up to 180,000 tonnes-a-year of refuse derived fuel (RDF), generating 15MW of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Next steps for LEPs - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Discover our countryside - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 3 Dec 2019 Industry news Contact - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 3 Dec 2019