Recycling news: 2014

Industry news Dutch EfW tax unlikely to harm UK RDF trade EXCLUSIVE: Business as usual for UK exporters as RDF imports will not be subject to 13 per tonne levy letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014 Industry news Worker asphyxiated at NES Blaise Farm site Fatality occurred at New Earth Solutions Blaise Farm IVC composting site in Kent earlier this month letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014 Industry news Oxford flats recycling row escalates City council warning that landlords must pay for a private waste contractor to collect extra residual waste provokes backlash letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014 Industry news The race to 50% Paul Vanston, manager of the Kent Resource Partnership, outlines the challenge in reaching the 50% by 2020 recycling target letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2014 Industry news Shanks secures funding for Sinfin EfW contract Waste firm to begin construction of plant after agreeing funding terms for 27-year Derby deal letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2014 Industry news News in brief With news on; Welsh recycling rates; Costain results; CIWM training award, and; Biffa contract for 4R letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2014 Industry news Grundon MRF goes green after installation of solar panels The post Grundon MRF goes green after installation of solar panels appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 20 Aug 2014 Industry news Five simple meals in minutes This week I’ve been thinking about Pam as I’ve made my meals. You might remember you all helped her reduce her food packaging. For someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but is on a zero waste mission, what can you do? Here are three simple meals we’ve eaten… Zero Waste Week · 20 Aug 2014 Industry news Firm guilty of waste licence breaches in Falkirk Oran Environmental Solutions Ltd due to be sentenced for licence breach at Falkirk waste transfer station after complaints about flies, gulls and rats letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014 Industry news Bristol to keep close eye on Boomeco wood deal Boomeco awarded two-year wood recycling deal by city council, despite problems with its separate RDF operations in the area letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014 Industry news Tyre sector ignored in waste fire consultation Retread and tyre recycling trade bodies rally against proposals outlined in fire guidance document letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2014 Industry news Science policy is about debate and discussion – not one person working in secret (updated) CHEM Trust, with over 20 other European civil society organisations, have today sent a letter to the President-Elect of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. In the letter we propose that the next Commission adopts a revised model of scientific advice, rather than the current single ‘Chief Scientific Officer’ approach. The link between science and policy – and […] CHEM Trust · 19 Aug 2014 Industry news CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES ON STATE OF THE ART RECYCLING FACILITY IN ENFIELD Powerday has begun construction of its £10m state of the art recycling facility in the Brimsdown area of Enfield, North London. The plant will create up to 60 new jobs and support the construction a... Powerday · 18 Aug 2014 Industry news Plastics recyclers call for split PRN target British Plastics Federations Recycling Group calls for separate targets for domestically recycled and exported plastics letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014 Industry news More Derby streets could lose recycling service Recycling collections for households on up to 15 streets in the citys Mackworth ward under threat due to continued contamination letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014 Industry news Odour leads to Cambs IVC permit suspension Environment Agency forces in-vessel composting operation at Waterbeach to temporarily cease while odour concerns addressed letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2014 Industry news BIS issues reminder over WEEE fee proposals Department publishes detailed guidance for organisations seeking to submit proposals for a compliance fee under revised WEEE regs letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014 Industry news News in brief With news on: batteries consultation, AD plant sustainability award, Wembley lions, DS Smith results, and Bolton bulky waste contract letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014 Industry news Aberdeen trials commingled recycling collections Waste committee convener argues system is more cost-effective, will avert back injuries and boost recycling rates in the city letsrecycle.com News · 17 Aug 2014 Industry news FINLAND: Marimekko H1 loss lowered on cost cuts - Just Style Just Style · 15 Aug 2014 Industry news Scottish firm warns over waste regs compliance William Tracey Group warns of hefty fines after some construction firms found not to be complying with new rules on separation letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Grundon plans 1m street sweepings recycling plant Planning application lodged as Oxfordshire council begins procurement process for contract to recycle street sweepings from county letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Veolia launches appeal over Pickles Herts decision Firm states belief that law was misapplied in decision by Secretary of State to turn down Hatfield EfW letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news News in brief With news on; Ealing bins; Hills MBT solar panels; Havering Green Points; Construction site waste plans, and; Binn Skips rebrands letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Mild winter sees MVV Energie profits dip German developer of two UK waste plants sees profits dip due to falling EfW demand caused by warm weather letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Food waste gets Commonwealth gold Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland reflects on efforts to promote food waste recycling at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Why should I take part in Zero Waste Week? Dissect any great marketing campaign and they all boil down to one thing. They promise you more sex, money and better health. And guess what? Taking part in Zero Waste Week will give you all this and MORE. And you don’t have to buy a thing. Here’s how… You can retire early My Zero Waste… Zero Waste Week · 14 Aug 2014 Industry news Exhibitors and speakers gear up for RWM 2014 Over 200 speakers and 750 exhibitors prepare to descend on the waste show at the Birmingham NEC next month letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Veolia rallies against more unnecessary bins Waste firm commissions poll showing public support for no more than four containers presented at the kerbside letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Plymouth approves plan to cut bin collection costs Ban on side waste and review of assisted collection service among efficiency measures approved by city councillors letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Cory dropped from Southend waste procurement Cory Environmental unsuccessful in bid for collection contract after more than 20 years in Essex borough letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Case Study: Syngenta – Research centre gets to the heart of waste disposal The post Case Study: Syngenta – Research centre gets to the heart of waste disposal appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Port Clarence Landfill Open Day We are holding an Open Day and exhibition to explain and discuss our forthcoming planning application to extend the operational life of the site. The Open Day will be held on Saturday 16 August 2014 from 10.00am until 3.00pm at Port Clarence Landfill Site, off Huntsman Drive, Port Clarence, Middlesbrough, TS2 1UE The Augean professional […] Augean · 13 Aug 2014 Industry news Councils urged to support plastics recycling drive Local authorities encouraged to support industry-led Pledge 4 Plastics campaign due for official launch next month letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news Clean-up begins at Shanks Frog Island MBT Shanks investigating cause of last Mondays (August 4) fire and Environment Agency will consider what further action may be necessary letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news Pennon expects EfW boost for Viridor earnings Viridors income likely to increase with five energy from waste plants due to come online in second half of year, Pennon Group reassures letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news Scottish waste crime of interest to Interpol SEPA is helping International Criminal Police Organisation to identify inter-connected illegal waste activities in Scotland and abroad letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news “Loom band” phthalates case shows chemical regulation isn’t working (updated) Chemical analysis has found that some loom bands & charms have very high levels of phthalates in them – well over 50% in the case of some charms. As the analysts themselves say: “ The latest loom bands craze in particular is throwing up some alarming results considering these products are so child appealing” Loom bands – an astoundingly popular […] CHEM Trust · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news What is YOUR Zero Waste Week pledge for 2014? This year’s Zero Waste Week theme is ‘One More Thing’. I love this theme because it meets people where they are at. If you’re a complete newbie then use the week as a reason to ditch the disposable carrier bag. If you’re more experienced, is there a disposable items you could swap for a reusable… Zero Waste Week · 12 Aug 2014 Industry news Defra seeks views on current PRN system Callfor evidence issuedon strengths and weaknesses ofUK's packaging waste system in wake of higher EU target proposals letsrecycle.com News · 11 Aug 2014