Recycling news: 2001

Industry news County Durham Waste funds 1m pilot aerobic digestor An aerobic digestor system, claimed to be "revolutionary" has won research support letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news EA advises councils to end kerbside collection of kitchen waste Local authorities have been advised to stop collecting kitchen waste or if they do, send it to landfill letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news SITA in talks with Brighton Council following sacking of 130 members of staff A meeting between SITA and the council will take place this afternoon to discuss how to resume Brighton&#39s refuse collection letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news Alcan launches computer model to encourage can recycling Alcan has developed a model which will enable local auhorities to maximise the potential of aluminium can recycling letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news WRAP unveils business plan with industry focus The business plan for WRAP was launched at the IWM conference this morning by chairman Vic Cocker letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news Energy from Waste chief leaves to join training body As waste training gets a new chief executive, the government is criticised over its level of support letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news Edmonton incinerator protesters found “not guilty” Five Greenpeace volunteers have today been acquitted of criminal damage over shutting Britain&#39s biggest incinerator letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2001 Industry news Meacher returns as Environment Minister Michael Meacher&#39s return as Environment Minister in the ministerial reshuffle has been welcomed by the IWM letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2001 Industry news IWM president suggests need for financial controls over waste firms New IWM president Cathy O&#39Brien today said that the waste industry might need a regulator to oversee disposal charges letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2001 Industry news Chelmsford opts for Plastic Omnium bins with printed message A printed message to give residents information is being used to promote recycling to Chelmsford residents letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2001 Industry news Environment Agency urges re-write of waste planning laws John Harman has today called for a set of new waste planning regulations to speed-up decision making letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2001 Industry news Signing ceremony sees ESA and IWM pledge to work together The ESA and the IWM today formally signed their memorandum of understanding to work closer together letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2001 Industry news SITA recycling manager emphasises integrated approach A newspaper article on waste management has prompted a response which looks at the broad issues facing waste letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2001 Industry news Long reach helps sell Trio mid-range skip-loader A Leeds skip-hire firm has opted for a new skip-loader which can handle up to 10 skips at a time letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2001 Industry news South Oxfordshire contract sees WRG as favourite A new contract for waste management work in the southern Oxfordshire region is expected to be won by WRG letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2001 Industry news Midland Glass wins partnership contract for Leeds Leeds City Council is looking to grow its glass collection and has taken the partnership route letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2001 Industry news Onyx opts for Hyvalift skip and hook loaders Hyva loaders have been specified by Onyx following assessment work by the waste company letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2001 Industry news DETR disappears to be replaced by DEFRA The government has shaken up its environment department to create DEFRA in the wake of the general election letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2001 Industry news St Regis looks at options for new mill on Teesside The idea of constructing a new packaging mill on Teesside is attracting attention from companies including St Regis letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jun 2001 Industry news Alupro defends 42% recycling figure for aluminium packaging With eyebrows raised at the aluminium packaging protocol, Alupro has explained the thinking behind the data letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jun 2001 Industry news EMR buys continental and US metal recycling sites European Metal Recycling has taken another step in plans to expand overseas letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jun 2001 Industry news EWA says we must look to Europe to meet recycling targets Integrated waste management is the way forward according to the Energy from Waste Association&#39s latest publication letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jun 2001 Industry news Aggregates demand prompts councils to look at kerbside collection of glass Local authorities are examining how to introduce kerbside collection of glass in the face of strong demand letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jun 2001 Industry news Profit growth at Biffa delights Severn Trent chairman Rising profits at Biffa and the faster than planned absorption of UK Waste have pleased the Severn Trent group letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news Asian market offers glimmer of hope to waste paper sector Against a generally gloomy background, reports to the paper division of BIR showed a little improvement in Asia letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news Recovered paper chiefs agree to look at price mechanisms European recovered paper chiefs have agreed to examine ideas for reducing fluctuating prices letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news SEPA sets up public consultation exercise on waste strategy SEPA is holding a series of public meetings to match regional waste plans to local needs letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news Cory launches competition to encourage recycling Cory has set up a "Recycling wins prizes" scheme in Southend to promote its kerbside collection letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news Recovered paper chiefs agree to look at price mechanisms A call for a long-term agreement on floor and ceiling prices for recovered paper came from Mr José Aragües, Director of Material Supplies for SAICA, Spain's largest paper manufacturer, at the recent Paper Division meeting of the Bureau of International Recycling . letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2001 Industry news ESA calls for reduction in bidding costs for council contracts The Environmental Services Association is calling for the next Parliament to look at the costs of tendering letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2001 Industry news Inspectors slate Worcester over poor recycling performance Best Value inspectors have found Worcester residents keen to recycle but frustrated at lack of facilities letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2001 Industry news London Mayor launches procurement code to push recycling Ken Livingstone is unveiling a procurement code with the support of London Remade to encourage recycling in the capital letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2001 Industry news Fake designer labels pose problems for textile recyclers Second-hand clothing with designer labels is posing difficulties and much discussion letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2001 Industry news Aluminium protocol to help sector reach packaging targets A new protocol agreed between officials and the aluminium industry means a higher recycling rate letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2001 Industry news Rising leachate levels push up landfill operating costs Waste firms such as WRG and Viridor are seeing higher costs as the wet winter hits landfill sites letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2001 Industry news Daventry looks to become first council to attain 50% recycling Daventry council is preparing to become the first authority to reach 50% composting and recycling letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2001 Industry news Local politics threaten waste partnerships, warns LARAC Recycling officers believe different political views in district and county councils could hinder joint working letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2001 Industry news PRNs help boost use of waste wood in boardmaking sector Demand for wood for recycling has increased but a competitive market is keeping waste wood prices down letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2001 Industry news BIR told that smaller plastics recyclers have more chance of success Smaller plastics recycling businesses can be more successful but trade may go abroad, BIR is told letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2001 Industry news Questions raised at Eurofer optimism over steel outlook Consultants MEPS have questioned whether European steelmakers optimism is justified letsrecycle.com News · 31 May 2001