Recycling news: 2008

Industry news Recresco to collect wider range of plastics Recycling firm to accept yoghurt pots and food trays from bring banks following increasing demand letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2008 Industry news Defra report warns 2013 landfill diversion target will be missed Department to look at action to increase recycling following latest landfill forecasts letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2008 Industry news Quality best way” to boost confidence in recycling Environment Agency advises councils to ensure material quality after reports of dumping letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2008 Industry news Green Cone calls for data inclusion for home composting Home equipment supplier criticises Defra for not counting home composting in recycling and diversion figures letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2008 Industry news UK set for record-breaking year of PVC recycling Country on track to recycle 50,000 tonnes of the rigid plastic in 2008, Recovinyl claims letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2008 Industry news Deadline nears for Zero Waste Place proposals Defra outlines criteria for councils and businesses wishing to demonstrate best waste practice letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a London waste review, a Severnside acquisition and signage in Stratford-on-Avon letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2008 Industry news Corus helps boost steel recycling in Swansea by 24% Incentive scheme initiative between council and steel firm shows big recycling increase letsrecycle.com News · 8 Sept 2008 Industry news North Tyneside criticised for “inadequate” safety management Council prosecuted after man killed by reversing refuse truck in 2006 letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2008 Industry news Shake up for assessing permit compliance in Scotland Consultation running on planned changes to current environmental compliance assessment scheme letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2008 Industry news Quality Protocol for coal ash out for consultation Proposals to remove the waste label from pulverised fuel ash and furnace bottom ash published letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2008 Industry news Exports set to feature again in TV programme ITV documentary set to make claims about exports of recyclables and waste materials letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2008 Industry news Six bidders shortlisted to run Milton Keynes MRF Current contractor Community Waste to compete to keep running council facility letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a landfill purchase by Cory, EFW plans in Oxfordshire and glass recycling in Yorkshire letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2008 Industry news Exeter defends charge for contaminated bins Proposals to help educate residents who keep putting waste in recycling bins, council says letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2008 Industry news Veolia submits plans for Southwark MBT Multi-million pound proposal marks company's first venture into MBT in the UK letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2008 Industry news Green light for 10m Oxfordshire super MRF Grundon to begin work on 150,000 tonne capacity plant before the end of 2008 letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2008 Industry news Merseyside plans 20m recycling park Waste disposal authority plans 100,000 tonne MRF as part of £3 billion PFI programme letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2008 Industry news Manchester to vote on major recycling service overhaul Councillors to consider broad-ranging plans to make city "UK's recycling capital" letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2008 Industry news Firms should be forced to reveal where recycling ends up Councils urge EA to put more pressure on waste companies who handle household recyclables letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2008 Industry news UK in stronger position to meet packaging targets Environment Agency publishes 'broadly equivalent' guidance explaining rule changes letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2008 Industry news SITA UK plans IVC plant in Gloucestershire Application submitted for facility capable of handling 30,000 tonnes of organic waste a year letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2008 Industry news Paper group benefits from low value of Sterling Value of pound against Euro expected to boost profits at DS Smith, despite rising overhead costs letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a packaging fine, a waste minimisation challenge and a contract in Merton letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2008 Industry news Farm films producer responsibility scheme delayed Regulations to encourage recycling of non-packaging farm plastics put back by three months letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2008 Industry news China adopts law to promote “recycling economy” Legislation promotes recycling due to concerns over "inefficient" use of resources letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2008 Industry news Defra-backed group begins ‘Uniform Reuse’ project Textile recyclers involved in efforts to reduce levels of corporate wear sent to landfill letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2008 Industry news Warning over climate change impact on waste services London Mayor calls for government and boroughs to consider effects of climate change on operations letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2008 Industry news Final entry call for Awards for Excellence Councils and businesses urged to apply for prestigious accolades recognising recycling letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2008 Industry news Household waste recycling levels soar in Norwich Alternate weekly collections help council surpass 32% recycling target for household waste letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2008 Industry news Wales hits target for reducing waste to landfill Councils meet Landfill Allowance Scheme goals for tackling biodegradable waste letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2008 Industry news Cyclamax unveils first of seven resource parks £35 million Derbyshire gasification plant and MRF first step in ambitious plans letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2008 Industry news Research backs WRAP on China emissions Paper industry has concerns but Beyond Waste study supports WRAP view on exports letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on a Scottish reuse conference, a waste quote service and an Olympic contract letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2008 Industry news Demolition firm boosts tyre recycling service London company makes 'substantial investment' in tyre reprocessing technology letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2008 Industry news Epping Forest awarded one-star rating Audit Commission report praises "good" recycling rate but questions value-for-money letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2008 Industry news Dudley begins “revamp” of 60 recycling centres Midlands' council to introduce Tetra-Pak recycling and five "super-sites" letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2008 Industry news DHL launches packaging compliance scheme Logistics firm builds on WEEE recycling scheme as it looks to develop recycling work further letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2008 Industry news News in Brief With news on recycling on Merseyside, a New Earth Solutions appointment and reuse in Glasgow letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2008 Industry news Final demonstrator project to begin construction Work on Government-funded facility near Bristol due to begin "in the next few weeks" letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2008