Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Peter Oborne: ‘The press has failed on climate change’ The post Peter Oborne: ‘The press has failed on climate change’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 3 Oct 2017 Industry news Gove launches consultation over drinks container deposit scheme Environment secretary of state, Michael Grove, today unveiled a consultation over the possibility of imposing a deposit on drinks containers in England. The measure was officially launched by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as Mr Gove gave a speech on the environment at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. The consultation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news Monoworld Recycling fined after ‘multiple safety failings’ Northamptonshire firm Monoworld Recycling and two directors have been prosecuted after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found “multiple safety failings” at their Irchester Road site in Rushden. The sentencing last week came after the company pleaded guilty earlier this year. Monoworld Recycling was ordered to pay around £90,000 and one of its directors was handed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news OPRL launches process for recyclability labelling An online tool has been launched by the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme, with the aim to make it easy to label packaging accurately for recyclability. And, the tool will also make it easier for producers to choose the most recyclable materials. The OPRL organisation said it hoped that the tool will provide a visual prompt to packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news #LiveMoreWithLess month – beg, borrow, barter or swap! I’d heard about Buy Nothing Day which takes place every November and how some people extend it for the full month. I was aware of ‘The Compact‘ who pledged to buy nothing new for a year, back in 2006. And I’ve met some fantastic bloggers, like Jen from My Make Do and Mend Life, who… Zero Waste Week · 2 Oct 2017 Industry news Money might grow on trees Alex White, Senior Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, reviews the crucial role of private investment in improving the state of the UK's valuable natural assets. Aldersgate Group · 1 Oct 2017 Industry news Wildlife Crime - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 1 Oct 2017 Industry news It’s #LiveMoreWithLess month! October is live more with less month. You didn’t know about it? That’s ok, I’ve just created it – well, at least it’s #LiveMoreWithLess month for me! I’ve been given an opportunity for something, which I’m going to need money for, so I’m figuring ways to raise the funds. And one of them is to… Zero Waste Week · 30 Sept 2017 Industry news this is what we do - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news HAMBURGERE - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news acpo - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news American Packaging - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news South Cambridgeshire to scrap paper caddies South Cambridgeshire council has confirmed its plans to stop collecting paper separately from households using caddies from mid-December, in a move to ‘simplify’ the recycling process. From 11 December 2017, the council advises residents to place used paper into their blue wheelie bins for recycling. The date was announced at a full meeting of South … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Costcutter donates to WRAP after packaging regs breach Supermarket chain Costcutter has made a contribution of more than £650,000 to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) after failing to meet its packaging waste obligations. Costcutter is among a number of businesses who have paid civil penalties rather than face possible legal action from January 2017 to August 2017. The Environment Agency revealed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Foraging fortnight Autumn is a great time for foraging. I’ve been picking apples, blackberries, pears and plums from my garden and hedgerows. I’m planning to go blackberrying again and I’m hoping to add in some elderberries too. We are also lucky to have a vegetable patch which is producing carrots, spring onions, beetroot, courgettes, celery, beans, and… Zero Waste Week · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Equipment news round-up (29/09/2017) With news on: Finlay promotes mobile plant; Whitham Mills delivers baling system; PLASgran’s investment; S Norton & Co prioritises investment; and Britcon completes AD. Finlay Hire promotes Kiverco’s mobile plant Finlay Hire, part of the Finlay Group of companies, is now a licensed hire specialist for Kiverco in England and Wales, specifically for the recently … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Agency in warning to landowners over dumped waste The Environment Agency has issued a warning to landowners in the north east of England to be vigilant of illegal dumping of baled waste on their land by waste criminals. In the last year, criminals who illegally dump thousands of tonnes of baled waste have cost land and property owners in the North East an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Vegware launches Scotland-wide collections to boost food and compostable packaging recycling - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Nuclear power is failing worldwide, it’s time for Hammond to back away The post Nuclear power is failing worldwide, it’s time for Hammond to back away appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 29 Sept 2017 Industry news Features Archives - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news What is the will of the UK people on hazardous chemicals? Nearly two-thirds (63%) of British citizens – including 62% of Leave voters – believe that there should be no reduction in regulatory standards that protect people and the environment from potentially harmful chemicals when the UK leaves the EU, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of SumOfUs and CHEM Trust by GQR Research. […] CHEM Trust · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Former V10 Polymers site suffers second fire A second fire involving waste plastics at a site previously operated by V10 Polymers in Blackburn has broken out in a matter of weeks. Over 70 firefighters from across Lancashire are dealing with the fire at the derelict building on Paterson Street, which started in the early hours of this morning (28 September). Efforts to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Scottish businesses warned over recycling requirements Inspections carried out by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have found that many Scottish businesses are failing to meet their legal requirement to present recycling separately from waste. As a result, SEPA is calling on businesses across Scotland to meet their duty to recycle or potentially receive a £300 Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP). Inspections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Trade bodies call for ‘urgent action’ on China Four trade bodies have written to Defra to “take urgent action” on the Chinese government’s proposed tighter import controls on waste materials. The letter was sent to environment minister Thérèse Coffey MP by the Confederation of Paper Industries, Resource Association, the Recycling Association and Environmental Services Association. In it, the trade associations also request that … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Scotland Waste to Landfill Drops by 11 Per Cent The post Scotland Waste to Landfill Drops by 11 Per Cent appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Industry Sets Black Plastic Packaging Challenge The post Industry Sets Black Plastic Packaging Challenge appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Renewi reports ‘strong’ trading results Renewi – the company formed through a merger of UK waste business Shanks and its Dutch competitor Van Gansewinkel – has ‘continued to trade strongly’ since the two businesses joined together, the company has claimed. The announcement comes in the company’s latest trading update for the previous six months ending 30 September ahead of its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Doncaster recycling crews to vote on strike action Trade union Unite confirmed yesterday (27 September) that it will ballot Doncaster refuse workers over strike action in a dispute over job cuts. Should workers vote in favour of the action, it is likely to affect waste collections later this year and over the Christmas period, Unite has warned. The union has claimed that Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Recycle Week takes off across UK Councils and businesses across the country are hosting events to mark the 2017 Recycle Week to raise public awareness about recycling and waste. Starting on Monday (27 September), Recycle Week runs until 1 October around resource charity WRAP’s theme ‘Recycling – It’s worth it!’. The resource charity said that insights from WRAP’s annual recycling tracker … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Green fatwas: the imams championing the environment in water-scarce Jordan The post Green fatwas: the imams championing the environment in water-scarce Jordan appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Sept 2017 Industry news Manchester PFI contract to end this week Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) is on track to terminate its Private Finance Initiative contract with Viridor Laing at the end of the week. Yesterday (26 September), a spokesperson for the authority confirmed the contract is still due to be concluded on 29 September. The spokesperson said that negotiations are ongoing and was unable to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2017 Industry news Sutton’s recycling rate ‘hits 53%’ Residents in Sutton are producing more recycling than residual waste for the first time in the borough’s history, the South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) has claimed. Waste tonnage data released by SLWP shows that Sutton’s recycling rate for April, May and June 2017 was 53%, 50% and 53% respectively. The council said for all three … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2017 Industry news BBC Highlights Illegal e-Waste Dumping The post BBC Highlights Illegal e-Waste Dumping appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Sept 2017 Industry news UK In the Dark About the Benefits of Recycling The post UK In the Dark About the Benefits of Recycling appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Sept 2017 Industry news HSE to conduct surprise safety inspections The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned waste businesses to expect unannounced safety inspections at sites from next week (2 October). The warning comes after the HSE advised businesses in the waste and recycling industry that “they must pay closer attention” to how they manage workplace risk. It is part of a “proactive review” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2017 Industry news The Driving Force Behind CSG’s Vehicle Fleet CSG operates one of the industry’s largest vehicle fleets. They range from small vans to huge liquid-carrying tankers and articulated leviathans carrying up to 25 tonnes of waste materials destined for treatment, recovery or, as a last resort, disposal. It goes without saying that the vehicles have to be carefully specified and carefully examined and […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 26 Sept 2017 Industry news The yin and yang of electrification Ian Ellison, Sustainability Manager at Jaguar Land Rover, reviews JLR's electrification strategy and the challenges and opportunities of the transition to electric vehicles. Aldersgate Group · 26 Sept 2017 Industry news Treatment and Recovery If you’ve spent any time involved with the Waste industry, it’s a fairly safe bet that you’ll be familiar with the Waste Hierarchy. As long ago (or as relatively recently, depending upon your viewpoint) as the 1970s, the time came for waste to cease to be thought of as something you could just ‘throw away’ […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 26 Sept 2017 Industry news Scotland’s household recycling rate hits 45.2% The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has reported that Scotland’s household waste recycling rate rose to 45.2% in 2016. Today (26 September), SEPA has published official statistics which provide detail of household waste collected across all local authorities, and for the first time, waste landfilled and waste incinerated in Scotland in 2016. The statistics show … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2017 Industry news Trump review could open up the California coast to oil drilling The post Trump review could open up the California coast to oil drilling appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Sept 2017