Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' meeting, May 2021: communiqué This communiqué is from the G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' meeting which took place virtually on 20 to 21 May 2021. GOV.UK · 21 May 2021 Industry news Methane emissions: Hiding in the shadow of carbon dioxide emissions Here, we discuss how methane emissions are the second biggest contributor to human caused global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). Open Access Government — Environment · 21 May 2021 Industry news Alfred H Knight Extends Reach of Business Development Team Due to an increased demand for sampling and analysis of waste streams, Alfred H Knight Energy Services have expanded their Business Development team to further support Waste Management organisations across the UK. Sam Jeynes is the most recent addition to the AHK Business Development Management team. Sam has 10 years’ worth of experience within the […] Wood Recyclers Association · 21 May 2021 Policy & government 10p plastic bag charge introduced in England Charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p to reduce plastic waste further from today (21 May). GOV.UK · 21 May 2021 Industry news Princess Anne pays tribute to Southwark waste crews HRH Princess Anne visited Veolia’s integrated waste management facility in Southwark on Wednesday (19 May), to pay tribute to key workers who have continued to work during the pandemic. Princess Anne undertook a tour of the site which includes a materials recycling facility, mechanical biological treatment plant and a public recycling centre. She visited Veolia … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2021 Industry news Noise from glass collections may ‘pose risks’ to workers Workers who carry out kerbside collections of glass could be exposed to high levels of noise which breach the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, WRAP Cymru says. Since 2016, WRAP has carried out surveys across 19 different recycling collection vehicles (RCVs) and collection systems. There was variation in the results, due to different RCVs, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2021 Industry news Biffa’s Viridor deal ‘underpins I&C ambitions’ Biffa’s chief executive says his company’s agreement to acquire Viridor’s collections business demonstrates its ambitions in the industrial and commercial (I&C) waste market. Michael Topham addressed a webcast this morning (21 May) a few hours after Biffa announced it had agreed to acquire the I&C collections business and “certain recycling assets” from Viridor for £126 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2021 Industry news MPs call for DRS to be consistent across UK The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has called for a consistent Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the UK, with cartons included. Publishing its response to the government’s consultation of the DRS for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the EAC has urged Defra to introduce a scheme which is “interoperable” throughout the UK. In a statement published … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2021 Global Conference on the Future of Europe – What opportunity to shape a better future where people and nature thrive together? – 26 May – Online Wednesday 26 May, 10:00-11:00 CEST The EEB is glad to invite its members to the internal training Conference on the Future of Europe – What opportunity […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 May 2021 Industry news Biffa to acquire parts of Viridor for £126m Biffa this morning (21 May) announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the collections business and “certain recycling assets” from Viridor Waste Management Ltd for £126 million. Biffa said the deal expands its collections business and recycling capabilities, “while solidifying its leading position in UK sustainable waste management”. Completion of the deal is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2021 Global Announcing the WOW! Advisory Network 2021 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 21 May 2021 Council news Building Control application search - Tandridge District Council Tandridge Council · 20 May 2021 Industry news Dare to repair? The post Dare to repair? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 20 May 2021 Industry news Waste batteries have the #PowerToDoMore A campaign from Valpak is cutting carbon, educating members of the public and funding mental health support. Valpak · 20 May 2021 Industry news Warwickshire business powering to the top with carbon-free battery collections Valpak is celebrating after winning one of the top national awards in its industry, for its carbon-free battery collection service. Valpak · 20 May 2021 Policy & government Water supply resilience and climate change The resilience of water supplies and the water environment to climate change and the impacts of drought are areas of concern for the UK. Definitions of resilience vary, but in this POSTbrief it is the ability of the water supply system to recover from shocks. Projected changes in weather patterns and climate (increased temperatures and greater variability in rainfall) will reduce water availabi… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 May 2021 Policy & government Park Lane Farm, 14 Park Lane, Sutton Bonnington, LE12 5NH: BIR/37UJ/HPO/2020/0004 Midland Region, Jugde C Goodall and Mr P Wilson BSC (Hons) LLB MRICS MCIEH CEnvH on 20 April 2021 GOV.UK · 20 May 2021 Industry news MPs write to minister opposing arc21 EfW Ten cross-party Northern Ireland MPs have written to Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to oppose the arc21 energy from waste (EfW) plant in Mallusk, Belfast. The £240 million plant is being proposed by waste management company Indaver and arc21, the umbrella waste management group for six local authorities in the east of Northern Ireland. Arc21 has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Industry news Moray to collect more plastics at kerbside Moray council announced on 18 May it had expanded its kerbside collection services to accept a wider range of plastics. The council can now collect PET 1, which covers plastic bottles and yoghurt pots, HDPE 2, which covers shampoo bottles and margarine tubs, and PP5, which covers ketchup bottles and takeaway tubs. Household waste is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Global EU plastics production and demand – first estimates for 2020 The first estimates of production and demand for plastics finds that 2020 has been a particularly challenging, and atypical year.… Plastics Europe · 20 May 2021 Industry news Ecosurety highlights need for consultation responses VIDEO REPORT: The head of partnerships at compliance specialist Ecosurety has urged all stakeholders in the industry to ringfence time to respond to the Resources and Waste Strategy consultations, to ensure representativity of all groups. Speaking with letsrecycle.com, Jon Brookes said despite the complex and time-consuming process, the “seismic” impact of the proposals mean its … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Industry news Viridor aims to ’dramatically’ cut emissions Viridor has today (20 May) announced a string of plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of becoming a “net zero emissions company” by 2040. The waste management firm also unveiled plans to expand carbon capture and storage technology across it’s energy from waste (EfW) portfolio and has released a five-step roadmap … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Global Plastics Europe statement on Greenpeace “Trashed” report Plastics Europe condemns the illegal trade of plastic waste Plastics Europe condemns the illegal dumping of plastics waste. It is… Plastics Europe · 20 May 2021 Industry news Agency crushes truck linked to waste crime in Kent A tipper truck linked by the Environment Agency to illegal waste activity across Kent has been seized and crushed by the regulator, it said yesterday (19 May). The Agency believes the eight-wheeled truck belongs to an ‘organised group’ operating in southeast England. It was seen at several sites across Kent and the Agency says it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Industry news Council leader slams ‘stewardship’ of Walley’s Quarry The leader of Staffordshire county council wrote to Red Industries’ chief executive on 14 May to criticise his “stewardship” of the Walley’s Quarry landfill site near Newcastle-under-Lyme. The controversial site in the Staffordshire village of Silverdale has been the subject of protests by residents due to its smell. Red Industries has taken some measures to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2021 Industry news Riverside 2 FAQs - Cory Group Cory Group · 20 May 2021 Council news Scam prevention - East Renfrewshire Council East Renfrewshire Council · 20 May 2021 Industry news Viridor agrees to sell collections business and majority of recycling locations to Biffa - Viridor Viridor · 20 May 2021 Industry news Groundbreaking repair and reuse shop coming to Newport! Repair Cafe Wales and Benthyg Cymru are teaming up to open a combined repair shop and library of things in the city centre this summer. Newport’s high street and its environmentally-friendly credentials are set to get a massive boost with today’s announcement of a trailblazing project coming to the Olympia House regeneration on Skinner Street. ... Repair Cafe Wales · 20 May 2021 Industry news PFAS in food packaging: New European wide investigation A new report published today by eight non-profit organisations, including CHEM Trust, shows that ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS are present in disposable food packaging and tableware used by popular fast food chains and takeaway restaurants across Europe. This new joint report, Throwaway Packaging, Forever Chemicals: European-wide survey of PFAS in disposable food packaging and tableware, illustrates… CHEM Trust · 20 May 2021 Council news Bins, Littering and the Environment - Harvesting Shellfish in Swale - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 20 May 2021 Industry news Reframe & Reset Your Career with Peter Hedley Recycleye’s CTO, Peter Hedley, joined Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast to discuss how he navigated his career path and developed a newfound passion for technology during his University years!... Recycleye news · 20 May 2021 Council news Resident Parking Permits - Dundee City Council Dundee City Council · 20 May 2021 Industry news Careers - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021 Global The Zero Pollution Action Plan – one step closer to a zero waste, toxic-free circular economy May 12th 2021 marked a special day in the global quest against pollution. It marked an important milestone that, if it is to become law, could bring us one small step closer towards the achievement of a zero waste society. The EU published its Zero Pollution Action Plan, aimed at decreasing air, water and soil […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 May 2021 Industry news Riverside Heat Network - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021 Industry news Riverside 2 - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021 Industry news Our history - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021 Industry news Current vacancies - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021 Industry news Modern Slavery Statement 2025/26 - Cory Group Cory Group · 19 May 2021