Recycling news: 2004
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Abitibi-Consolidated to recycle Yellow Pages
130 local authorities told they can start collecting Yellow Pages telephone directories for recycling at Bridgewater mill
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2004
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Charles Lawrence increases recycled tyre tonnage
The truck tyre recycler has increased rubber reprocessing for play and sports surfaces, after attracting more overseas customers
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2004
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West Sussex to consult with residents over waste plans
The council has launched a consultation process on future plans - including a new Materials Resource Management contract
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2004
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Green waste becomes most recycled household material
Defra releases full results of 2002/03 Municipal Waste Management Survey, confirming 14.5% recycling rate for England
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Aug 2004
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Business surges for manufacturer of ELV depollutant systems
An Essex-based company needs extra staff to cope with its increase in orders from companies needing to comply with legislation
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2004
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News in Brief
New hazardous waste group formed; Peterborough aim to attract business; funding for IT re-use; Welsh awareness launch
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2004
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Defra denies variable waste charging claims
Government refutes claims that a household incentive scheme on waste will form part of the Clean Neighbourhoods Bill
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2004
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Councils should be “main collectors” of batteries
UK portable battery producers say local authorities should collect batteries for recycling under the new Directive
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Aug 2004
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PaperChain warning over 2003 PRN revenue drop
Recovered paper body says a 53% drop in packaging waste recovery note revenue has hit investment in the sector
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2004
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WRAP offers second slice of Regional Market Development Fund
Waste and Resources Action Programme launches second tranche of 10m market development fund for regional recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2004
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Councils could gain variable waste charging powers in 2005
Leaked cabinet papers reveal that ministers could include variable waste charging powers in new legislation next year
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2004
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New 1m plant to recycle construction waste in Oxfordshire
Quarry firm Smiths and Sons reveal they are planning a new 1 million building waste recycling facility in West Oxfordshire
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2004
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London community recyclers win 900,000 in grants
London Recycling Fund gives 900,000 to two projects, a furniture re-use scheme in Croydon and a Hackney estates service
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2004
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Agency considering restart for Rugby tyre recovery trial
Environment Agency may allow Rugby Cement to restart its trial using waste tyres as a fuel for its Lawford Road cement kiln
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2004
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Shropshire Waste Partnership signs formal constitution
Five councils in Shropshire establish a single waste authority, breaking down two-tier decision-making barriers
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2004
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Compost to be dispatched quicker under changes to ABP Regs
Proposed changes to the Animal By-Product Regulations may mean compost no longer has to be tested before going off site
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2004
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Plastic recycler calls for better uses for recycled plastics
Plastics recycler Sytex says plastic waste from ELVs should be recycled into high quality applications and not plant pots
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2004
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Birmingham city council to axe alternate weekly service
Following a change of leadership, city council decides to scrap alternate weekly collections of residual and green waste
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2004
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Clackmannanshire celebrates meeting recycling targets
The council meets Scottish Executive targets for 90% kerbside coverage and 25% recycling ahead of deadlines
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2004
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Bournemouth gets tough on excess waste
Council tells collection crews not to collect side waste from households in a bid to force residents to reduce their waste
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2004
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Aylesford sponsors recycled fashion show
The paper recycler has sponspored a recycled clothes show to raise awareness of recycling across Aylesbury Vale
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2004
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UK businesses unprepared for WEEE legislation
A new survey finds that 50% of IT managers do not fully understand the effects of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2004
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Kitchen waste to be collected from 150,000 Somerset homes
After the success of schemes in West London, recycling organisation ECT is to begin collecting kitchen and green waste in Somerset
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2004
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Argyll and Bute receives second bite of Strategic Waste Fund
Community recycling to benefit as council becomes first in Scotland to win second grant from Scottish Executive's fund
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2004
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Government must act urgently to clarify biowaste standards
Local Government Association urges DTI and Defra to reduce uncertainties councils face on forthcoming landfill allowances
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Aug 2004
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Leasing support opened up to paper, wood and aggregates
More recycling companies can now apply to WRAP's eQuip programme which helps businesses lease expensive equipment
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2004
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Carmarthenshire extends “successful” blue box scheme
Welsh county expands number of homes provided with weekly recycling collections after achieving high take-up rates so far
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2004
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WEEE compliance scheme launched for B2B sector
GAMBICA B2B Compliance will help electronics companies supplying industry meet their obligations to recycle waste equipment
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2004
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Electronics manufacturers reveal clearing house proposals
Eight multi-national companies reveal their joint proposals on the operations of a clearing house for handling electronics recycling data
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2004
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Abitibi-Consolidated reveals desire for European expansion
In an exclusive interview with letsrecycle.com, the paper recycler's vice president reveals desire to acquire or invest
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2004
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Recycling contract gain for Bryson House Recycling
Two districts in Northern Ireland have awarded a joint three-year recycling collection contract to the community group
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2004
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Hazardous waste producers to separate wastes at source
Defra issues three-month consultation to streamline regulations on the transport and handling of hazardous wastes
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2004
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Uncertainties persist for councils in last WEEE consultation
Councils planning to collect waste electrical and electronic equipment will have to wait for further decisions on funding and registration
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2004
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WRAP regional development funding available next month
Waste and Resources Action Programme to make second round of 10m regional development funding available in August
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Last call for entries for 2004 Waste World Cup
Organisations wishing to enter the sector's annual football tournament will have to submit teams in the next few days
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Lithium-ion battery recycling plant opens
The 2 million research facility in Golspie, Scotland, will develop recycling technology for mobile phone and laptop batteries
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Fires destroy 10,000 wheeled bins in Gosport
Arson suspected as council suffers fires at two sites, delaying the final expansion of its alternate-weekly collections
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Producers told to map out WEEE clearing house
The DTI today published its third consultation on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Abibiti-Consolidated prepares for continuing growth in the UK
A name change for Cheshire Recycling sees Abitibi marking Europe out as an area for development which could include expansion in papermaking.
letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jul 2004
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Packaging’s Place in Society
Resource efficiency of packaging in the supply chain for fast moving consumer goods. This report forms part of the Biffaward Programme on Sustainable Resource Use. The aim of this programme is to provide accessible, well-researched information about the flows of different resources through the UK economy based either singly, or on a combination of [...]
INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 29 Jul 2004