Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Calls grow for ‘fast-tracked’ food waste collections The UK’s trade body for anaerobic digestion (AD) has joined a coalition made up of retailers, charities and local authorities that have called on the government to “fast-track” the roll out of separate food waste collections in the UK. In doing so, the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) signed a joint statement that was presented … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news Eight Welsh waste projects receive £5.4m Eight councils in Wales are set to benefit from a combined £5.4m from the Welsh Government for projects to reduce waste and increase the reuse and recycling of materials. The funding was announced earlier this week by Welsh environment minister, Hannah Blythyn, with projects ranging from reuse centres to improvements to waste collection services. Collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news The issues for the global recycling industry Ranjit Baxi, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) President and Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation comments on the issues facing the global recycling industry and what plans the Global Recycling Foundation has for 2019, including the upcoming second annual Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2019 Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news Biffa secures Waverley collections contract Biffa has been awarded an eight year contract worth £4.7 million a year for the collection of refuse and recycling in Waverley. The new service will see the introduction of a textile and a small mixed WEEE kerbside collection across the borough, once it begins in November 2019. These will be in addition to the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news Cookie Policy - Renewi Renewi · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news Charities and social enterprises in the UK continue to step up to support households in need Our members go far beyond the provision of reused household items, they become a hub for their communities in providing key services and support networks. Craig Anderson, CEO, Reuse Network Under embargo until Friday 23 November 00:01 Charities and social enterprises in the UK continue to step up to support households in need 1.55 million […] Reuse Network · 23 Nov 2018 Industry news OPINION: Protecting your company assets OPINION: Insurance broker Miles Smith’s chief executive, Paul Chainey, reasons why ‘Environmental Impairment Liability’ is vital for today’s waste management and recycling sector. With the multiple fires that have broken out this year, it’s imperative that waste operators have the correct insurance policy in place, which will protect all assets of their business. Environment Impairment … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Brexit progress? Draft Political Declaration mentions EU chemicals agency ECHA Today saw the publication of a draft Political Declaration, setting out the framework for a future relationship between the EU and the UK. The declaration, which will guide negotiations following the UK’s departure from the EU, includes a commitment to ‘explore the possibility of co-operation of the UK with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)‘, and states that […] CHEM Trust · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Business leaders attend Waste to Wealth Summit The first of a group of about 200 ‘leaders’ from business, government, academia and civic society have agreed to commit to reduce waste or turn waste into wealth a summit in London heard today. Taking place at Veolia’s Southwark waste facility in London, the ‘Waste to Wealth Summit’ saw HRH The Prince of Wales and environment secretary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Letsrecycle Live to host white collar boxing A sector-wide White Collar charity boxing event is to be held at the new Letsrecycle Live exhibition and conference event to be held next May. The boxing event will take place on the evening between the two show days in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Volunteers who would like to compete are now invited to contact … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Disposal despair: 21 million Brits don’t know what happens to their household rubbish Research released today reveals a gap between UK households’ passion for living sustainably versus a lack of understanding about managing their rubbish Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news EU Commission attacks ‘weak’ plastic pledges The European Commission has urged industry to go further with pledges to use recycled plastic in products. The call comes after an assessment of responses to its Plastics Strategy showed that demand for recycled plastic will fall well short of supply by 2025. As part of the strategy, which the Commission released in January 2018, the plastics sector … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Think Green This Black Friday The post Think Green This Black Friday appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Chair of England’s nature watchdog says it’s not independent anymore The post Chair of England’s nature watchdog says it’s not independent anymore appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 22 Nov 2018 Industry news Bywaters Wins Big at 2018 Green Apple Awards Hosted at the prestigious Houses of Parliament, the Green Apple Awards are internationally recognised as the high-water mark for environmental excellence across all markets and industry sectors. Bywaters · 21 Nov 2018 Industry news Rebate system favoured to drive recyclate demand A report commissioned by the Resource Association and WWF-UK has identified a ‘feebate’ system as the most attractive policy option to drive increased use of post-consumer recyclate. A fee-rebate or ‘feebate’ system would see a levy placed on all packaging which is refunded to organisations which demonstrate their use of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR). Carried … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2018 Industry news Biffa welcomes ‘solid’ half year results Biffa today reported half year results to 28 September 2018 (H1) with net revenue up 4.2% to £501.8m compared with the same period last year. Operating profit after tax fell marginally to £24.9m. The company’s recently appointed chief executive Michael Topham has welcomed his first set of results since taking over from Ian Wakelin earlier … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2018 Industry news Keenan Recycling enters English market Scottish organic waste management company, Keenan Recycling, has announced plans to enter the English market by offering food waste collections to businesses across the North East. The Scottish-based company announced the plans last week and says it will work with local businesses and other waste management firms in the region to collect food waste. According … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2018 Industry news Webinar on WEEE Open Scope The webinar will address key questions on this important issue Der Beitrag Webinar on WEEE Open Scope erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news How companies can achieve their ‘Zero Waste to landfill’ goals The UK and the rest of the world do not currently have the systems and infrastructure in place to ensure 100% of waste gets diverted away from landfill but businesses that have a competent recycling system in place with trusted partners can claim to be a zero waste to landfill company Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Swindon MP opens ‘plastic-to-oil’ machine factory The MP for North Swindon has opened a “headquarters and manufacturing facility” for plastics-to-oil company Recycling Technologies. Justin Tomlinson, the Conservative MP and a former marketing executive, expressed delight that Swindon is “leading the world” in the development of technology to process waste plastics. The facility in Stirling Court will be where Recycling Technologies will … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Two boroughs clamp down on illegal HWRC use Two South West London-based councils have announced a pilot scheme at their household recycling centres which will see those in large vehicles needing to register online, in an attempt to kerb “illegal use”. Starting on the 3 December, the pilot scheme will mean any users in a large vehicle will need to register online by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news FIESTA appoints Skills Plus operations manager Louise Sugars has been appointed as the operations manager of Furniture and Interiors Skills Plus (Skills Plus). In July the Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA) entered into an agreement with the Apprenticeship Management Group to launch Skills Plus to support furnishing businesses of all sizes to recruit and manage apprentices. Skills […] National Bed Federation · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Bolton EfW ‘back online next month’ Issues with the energy from waste plant in Bolton, which is run by Viridor but owned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), are expected to be addressed this month following a “significant number of temporary shutdowns” since it re-opened in July. The 100,000 tonne facility on Raikes Lane was hit by a large industrial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Epidemiological interactions between rural and urban populations Romola Davenport and Richard Smith from the University of Cambridge explore epidemiological interactions between rural and urban populations and the consequences of urbanisation. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Clarity Sponsors Jack Sparrow for Fundraising Event The post Clarity Sponsors Jack Sparrow for Fundraising Event appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Supporting a Vision to Stop Plastic Pollution In a Generation The post Supporting a Vision to Stop Plastic Pollution In a Generation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news Celebrating Charity Milestone With Donation The post Celebrating Charity Milestone With Donation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Nov 2018 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 19 Nov 2018 Industry news Retailers differ over plastic bag alternatives National retailers are offering differing alternatives to single-use plastic bags, as both the Co-op and Marks & Spencer are bringing in new initiatives. The Co-op is rolling-out compostable carrier bags to more than 1,000 of its food stores this week. However, Marks & Spencer has taken a different route and is launching a reusable “eco-shopping … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2018 Industry news Viridor retains WEEELABEX certification at St Helens plant Viridor’s waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) reprocessing facility in St Helens, Merseyside has retained its WEEELABEX accreditation for the cooling process at the site. WEEELABEX standards are the Europe-wide requirements relating to the collection and disposal of WEEE. The St Helens approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) was the first in the UK to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2018 Industry news Brexit impacts on RDF market highlighted by CIWM A report commissioned by CIWM has warned of the possible ramifications of Brexit on the refuse derived fuel (RDF) sector and addressed “uncertainties” about the future of the industry. Published last week, ‘RDF trading in a modern world’ marked the inauguration of CIWM’s 2018/19 President Enda Kiernan. It was carried out by environmental consultancy, SLR … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2018 Industry news ‘Accidental death’ verdict over Nechells wall collapse Five men were accidentally crushed to death after the “foreseeable risk” of a wall collapse in the area they were working was not identified, an inquest jury concluded on 16 November. The 11-strong panel found the risk was not identified before the accident and it “caused or contributed to” the deaths of the workers, who … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2018 Industry news Untitled - Olleco Olleco · 18 Nov 2018 Industry news News from the Network 12- 16 November Your weekly roundup of News from the Network. Our Membership Officer, Lauren, paid a visit to Vision 21 and had a tour of their project and the great work they do It was a pleasure to show Lauren from some of #Cheltenham projects including Reclaim furniture reuse scheme, community composting site and edible garden. We […] Reuse Network · 16 Nov 2018 Industry news Recycle wood first, says Committee on Climate Change Waste wood should be “reused and recycled wherever possible” before being used as a biomass feedstock, a high level report for government said this week. The recycling emphasis came as part of a report yesterday (16 November) from the Committee on Climate Change, which advises the government. In its report “Biomass in a low carbon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2018 Industry news Ward takes on a further 10,000sq ft for textiles recycling in Ilkeston Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist has signed a five year lease on its fourth site in Ilkeston.... Ward Recycling · 16 Nov 2018 Industry news Norway’s approach to fisheries and aquaculture management Norway’s approach to fisheries and aquaculture management is placed under the spotlight in this article, with a focus on the thoughts of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Director General, Vidar Landmark concerning this area of policy Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Nov 2018 Industry news Powerday supports the housebuilding Oscars Powerday will be will be wishing many of their housebuilding clients luck at the WhatHouse? Awards today, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry. As a sponsor of the prestigious awar... Powerday · 16 Nov 2018 Industry news Tower Hamlets to bring waste services in-house The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has opted to bring its waste and recycling services in-house once its existing contract with Veolia expires in 2020. A report to the Tower Hamlets cabinet, which recommended that an in-house waste collection, recycling and street cleansing service should be created to “improve services for residents” from April 2020, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Nov 2018