Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Chinese eye UK energy from waste plants EXCLUSIVE: Chinese investors are targeting the UK energy from waste sector with funds available at low rates to complete deals. Confirmation of interest in the UK has come from the Chinese-owned German-based business EEW Energy from Waste Ltd which is examining the UK energy from waste sector for acquisition opportunities. Interest from China in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2016 Industry news Scotland’s recycling rate grows but target still distant Scotland’s local authorities recycled and composted a total of 44.3% of household waste collected in 2015, official figures published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) today (20 September) have suggested. This represents an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the 42.8% recycling rate achieved in 2014, although the figures indicated that the country is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2016 Industry news Viridor revisits Avonmouth amid ‘strong’ EfW earnings Waste and resources firm Viridor saw a growth in income from its energy from waste (EfW) plants in the first half of 2016/17, parent company Pennon Group confirmed today (20 September), with plans for an additional plant at Avonmouth to be considered. In a trading update ahead of its financial results for the first half … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2016 Industry news Bywaters upgrades safety systems on vehicle fleet London-based recycling and waste firm Bywaters has invested in technology to improve the safety of vehicles operating across its fleet. The company, which operates a fleet of around 50 vehicles in the capital, has installed safety technology from Sentinel Systems across half of its fleet. Each vehicle has been fitted with four vehicle cameras which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2016 Industry news LARAC 2016 Awards finalists announced Finalists for the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) 2016 Celebration Awards have been unveiled, with judges praising the high standard of entries received this year. Now in its eighth year, the awards recognise the achievements and hard work of local authority recycling officers and their colleagues over the past 12 months. Spanning six categories, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Sept 2016 Industry news Wiltshire Wood Recycling expands to Gloucester The Community Wood Recycling network welcomes our newest enterprise, Gloucester Wood Recycling, which will be offering a collection service to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. Community Wood Recycling · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Environment Agency names permanent chair Former financial services executive Emma Howard Boyd has been confirmed as the new chair of the Environment Agency today (19 September), taking up the post with immediate effect. She had previously served as the acting chair of the organisation since January 2016 – following the resignation of Philip Dilley (see letsrecycle.com story) – and was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Plasgran launches municipal services arm Cambridgeshire-based plastics recycler Plasgran has announced the launch of a municipal services division – which will include wheeled-bin collection and distribution for manufacturers, local authorities and waste companies. Plasgran, which already processes end-of-life wheeled bins at its Wimblington facility, will offer a range of services through the new division. This will include the on-st… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Conwy launches four-weekly refuse trial A trial which will see residual waste collected just once every four weeks in some areas of Conwy has been launched today (19 September) – the first of its kind in Wales. Around 10,000 householders whose waste is ordinarily collected fortnightly on a Monday will be affected, with the remaining residents in the North Wales … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Widnes waste wood biomass plant to begin testing Testing is to begin on a 147,000 tonnes-per-year capacity waste wood biomass facility in the North West of England from next month, with the plant due to be operational by April 2017, developers have revealed. The 20.2MWe and 7.8MWth facility is being developed within the 180-acre Mersey Multimodal Gateway project – a logistics hub to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Northants advised to approve Clean Power EfW plant A second gasification plant in Corby has received initial backing from county council officers – amid fears that the waste treatment capacity gap in Northamptonshire is widening. Northamptonshire county council’s development control committee will meet tomorrow (20 September) to decide whether to approve the Shelton Road plant, which has been proposed by Clean Power Properties … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Three fined in oven cleaner hazardous waste case The final stage of a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, over illegal management of hazardous waste, has seen three companies fined a total of £354,000. Working with Rochdale borough council, the Agency action saw three firms fined this month: Chemclear UK Ltd of Rowton, Warrington; and Chemtech Waste Management Ltd and Envirosol Ltd of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news Fancy a fry up? 15 ways to use up cooked bacon and sausages I love getting questions from my readers as it’s a great excuse to get the old grey matter finding solutions. But this time it’s MY turn to ask a question, which I put to my Facebook group. I’m not much of a meat eater myself, but my daughter loves the occasional fry up! I asked… Zero Waste Week · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news EAC chair warns of Brexit impact on waste laws The chair of the House of Commons Environmental Audit, Mary Creagh, has expressed concern that environmental legislation could be undermined if the UK is to exit the EU. Speaking at a panel session on the final day of the RWM Conference in Birmingham last week (15 September), Mrs Creagh warned that environmental regulations could be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Sept 2016 Industry news What to do with used tissues – without creating landfill waste Several people have asked me how to dispose of used tissues; after all it’s coming up to the time of year when colds and sniffles are prevalent. Although some waste warriors use washable handkerchiefs, we all know how handy a pack of tissues are to have around the home, in your bag or in the… Zero Waste Week · 18 Sept 2016 Industry news The Week in Waste – 16 September 2016 Take a look at the ‘Week in Waste’ video report. In this week’s report by letsrecycle.com, we look at Biffa’s plans for a flotation and report from the RWM exhibition where WRAP unveiled its consistency ideas for local authority recycling services. Plus, the Recycling Association is developing a ‘Quality First’ campaign. Tom Goulding reports on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2016 Industry news Coffey calls for council cooperation following EfW visit Defra minister Thérèse Coffey has called for councils around the country to consider ‘how best they can work together’ to encourage recycling, following a visit to an energy from waste plant in Suffolk today (16 September). The minister visited the Great Blakenham energy-from-waste facility in Suffolk this morning, as she continues her fact-finding mission into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2016 Industry news Suez director critical of RDF definition RWM: The government’s clarification on the official definition of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) has been dismissed as “completely pointless” by Suez market development director Andy Hill. Mr Hill was part of a panel speaking on the future of RDF exports at the Energy from Waste theatre on day two of the RWM Conference and Exhibition at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2016 Industry news Shanks makes merger ‘progress’ despite UK challenges Shanks Group has confirmed ‘significant progress’ has been made towards its proposed merger with continental competitor van Gansewinkel Groep BV in a trading update issued today (16 September). But, in the UK, Shanks is continuing to experience ‘market and operational challenges’ across its municipal division, including its Derby energy from waste project. At present, van … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2016 Industry news Plasrecycle LDPE recycling equipment to be sold at auction Equipment from the £12 million Plasrecycle LDPE plastic bag recycling plant in Woolwich, West London, is to be offered for sale at auction next month, administrators acting on behalf of the company have announced. PlasRecycle, which was set up by former Sterecycle director Duncan Grierson, developed a plant in South East London to process bags … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2016 Industry news Repeat waste offender handed prison sentence A ‘notorious’ Hampshire waste boss who was previously convicted has been jailed for 30 weeks following a further string of offences in the county. Marcus Bairstow, 41, from Southampton, appeared before Southampton Crown Court yesterday (14 September) and pleaded guilty to a total of five offences. The Judge, Miss Recorder Bussey-Jones, said Mr Bairstow committed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project shortlisted in P.E.A. awards Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project has been shortlisted for the 2016 P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement.) Awards, the UK’s leading sustainability awards, honouring the individuals and teams behind ecological business. Community Wood Recycling · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news Biffa to float business on stock exchange Biffa has today announced an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange from October, which could bring the value of the waste business to over £1 billion. The flotation has been described by financial news sources as the City’s largest since the UK’s decision to leave the European Union earlier this summer. Under its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news AD panel urges business case for food waste RWM: Industry leaders discussed the future of anaerobic digestion (AD) in a bio-based economy, claiming the government needs to understand and support the benefits of renewable energy. At the closing session of RWMS’s first day at the Energy from Waste Theatre (13 September), the panellists emphasised the need to demonstrate the value of AD to local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news Contact - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news RWM 2016 – Live Blog Delegates from across the UK’s waste and recycling industry and beyond have descended on Birmingham’s NEC for the three-day RWM Conference and Exhibition, running from Tuesday to Thursday (13-15 September). Follow our up-to-the-minute coverage throughout all three days of the show for highlights from the conference programme, exclusive product launches, interviews with industry leaders and … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2016 Industry news Preamble to Charities Uses Act 1601 The Preamble to the Charitable Uses Act 1601 The following purposes have been found to be analogous to the purposes set out in the Preamble: The provision of public works and services; The provision of public amenities: The protection of life and property; The preservation of public order; The defence of the realm; The promotion [...] Read More... from Preamble to Charities Uses Act 1601 The po… Textile Recycling Association · 14 Sept 2016 Industry news Viridor survey reveals ‘dissatisfaction’ with UK recycling Viridor has today released a Recycling Index for 2016, revealing a dissatisfaction among consumers with current UK recycling systems. The Index, based on a survey of 1,500 people conducted across the UK in August 2016, provides an overview of public attitudes to recycling including key regional differences. Confusion The survey found that UK consumers believe … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2016 Industry news LWARB: Circular economy must be ‘business led’ RWM: Wayne Hubbard, chief operating officer at the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB), said London’s move to a circular economy will rely on supporting new business models. Speaking during day one of the conference and exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC Mr Hubbard presented his keynote address: ‘Making savings and creating revenue – London’s circular … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2016 Industry news Recycling consistency plan ‘not mandatory’ VIDEO REPORT: The recycling collection consistency framework is ‘not a mandate about telling local authorities what to do’, WRAP’s chief executive Marcus Gover has said. Speaking to letsrecycle.com following the launch of the framework at the RWM conference and exhibition in Birmingham yesterday (see letsrecycle.com story), Mr Gover, alongside his colleague Linda Crichton, stressed that the doc… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2016 Industry news Veolia signs renewed Herts residual waste contract Resources and waste giant Veolia has signed a revised 30-year contract with Hertfordshire county council worth £1 billion to treat the 350,000 tonnes of household residual waste generated in the county each year. Veolia had originally signed a contract with the county in 2011 – estimated at the time to be worth £800 million – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Sept 2016 Industry news Recycling Association highlights export quality ‘risk’ The Recycling Association has stepped up its efforts to highlight the importance of quality in exports of recyclable material – with the launch of its Quality First campaign today (13 September). The campaign is being backed by major exporters including ACN Europe, Cyclelink and Mark Lyndon Paper Enterprises alongside the Chinese material inspection agency CCIC … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2016 Industry news WRAP outlines three collection consistency options Resources charity WRAP has today (13 September) published its long-awaited waste collection consistency framework for English councils. Launched by WRAP’s head of resource management Linda Crichton and chief executive Marcus Gover at RWM this morning the document sets out a series of three preferred options for councils to adopt to bring about ‘more harmonisation’ among … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2016 Industry news Smart Solutions wins second Masters of Waste Scotland A four-man team from Smart Solutions was crowned winner of the second Masters of Waste Scotland golf tournament in North Berwick last week (8 September). The team of Wynn Morgan, Phil Hall, Ian Stanaway and Rydian Morgan triumphed with a score of 92 points, seeing off competition from Blue Group, whose four-man team scored a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2016 Industry news Electric push for Mid UK Recycling with Liebherr Liebherr has delivered the UK’s second LH 26 CE electric drive material handler to recycling and waste management firm Mid-UK of Sleaford, Lincolnshire with a third to follow shortly. Mid UK Recycling has welcomed delivery of the second handler, explaining that the electric Liebherr plant will help add “efficiencies and environmental improvements” to the business. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2016 Industry news Recycle Week 2016 targets ‘The Unusual Suspects’ The 13th annual recycling communications initiative, Recycle Week, kicks off today (12 September), with councils across the country taking part in a host of activities to encourage recycling of the ‘Unusual Suspects’. The campaign, which is coordinated by Recycle Now, runs through to Sunday 18 September and is this year targeting items from around the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2016 Industry news Top recycling councils see rates fall in 2015/16 EXCLUSIVE: South Oxfordshire district council looks set to be ranked top among English collection authorities for a third consecutive year – with a provisional recycling, composting and reuse rate of 66.5%. However, the council’s expected result – for the year 2015/16 – will actually be lower than last year when it reached 67.3% with a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2016 Industry news Are we ready for pay-as-you-throw? Allan Davies, chief marketing officer for software provider AMCS discusses the merits of pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) systems and whether changes in the economic, technological and social landscape mean that the time is right to start to accelerate their uptake. The introduction of PAYT or Pay-by-Weight (PBW) in the municipal sector has been a popular topic of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2016 Industry news Minister has inherited a ‘bare locker’ on waste policy EXCLUSIVE: Suez chief executive David Palmer-Jones has urged the resources minister Thérèse Coffey not to discount any potential policy options for future direction for the UK’s waste and resources sector post-Brexit. Mr Palmer-Jones’ comments come in the wake of the minister’s address to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee last week – at which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2016 Industry news Serco: Three in ten ‘confused’ by recycling information A poll published by public service provider Serco today (12 September) has suggested that more than three in ten householders do not recycle as much as they could due to confusion over information on recycling. Published to mark the start of Recycle Week, which runs from today through to Sunday (12-18 September), the survey was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2016