Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Highlights from Circular Economy Hotspot Scotland The Circular Economy Hotspot 2018 may have opened on a ‘dreich’ (Scots word for grey and wet weather!) Halloween morning in Glasgow, but the weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. From a line-up of diverse and excellent speakers, we’ve selected a few highlights under the themes of leadership, collaboration and systems for people and planet. Resource Futures · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news Could the Brexit deal open the door to chlorinated chicken? The post Could the Brexit deal open the door to chlorinated chicken? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news Furniture reuse enterprise in Scotland shows the way to circular economy A new and innovative furniture reuse cooperative in Glasgow has been recognised by the First Minister for bringing the benefits of reuse and repair to housing associations and social landlords across the city. Total Homes Co-op launched its Void Clearance Service last month. The team saves furniture from house clearances which would otherwise have ended … Continue reading "Furniture reuse enter… Resource Futures · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news WRAP sets out actions in Plastics Pact roadmap Key actions businesses should take to help stop plastic packaging polluting the environment have been laid out by WRAP in the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025, published today (15 November). The actions relate to a series of milestones aligned with the targets (see below) of The UK Plastics Pact, which is said by WRAP to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news UK signed document blocking efforts to make International Maritime Organisation more transparent The post UK signed document blocking efforts to make International Maritime Organisation more transparent appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news Plastics pact roadmap will make “significant difference” The post Plastics pact roadmap will make “significant difference” appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news News in brief (14/11/2018) With news on: Norfolk set for new recycling centres; Jones Bros nears completion of Suez landfill cell; Mayglothing extends corrosive waste capabilities; and, Andusia and Mick George strike RDF deal ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Norfolk set for new recycling centres Norfolk county council has approved plans for three brand ne… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news WasteCare looks to 2019 opening of battery plant Recycling firm WasteCare has said that trials of a pilot recycling plant for portable batteries have proved a success and a larger plant is set to open in the New Year. The company has been recycling portable batteries through its ‘pilot’ alkaline battery recycling plant in Halifax since late 2017. The plant, explained WasteCare, is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news DS Smith UK – Packaging, Paper, Recycling - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news ‘Third president from Ireland’ in five years for CIWM Ireland’s contribution to CIWM was highlighted this week by Professor David Wilson who completed his year as president of the Institution on Tuesday 13 November and was succeeded by Enda Kiernan. Professor Wilson was speaking at a ceremony in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, where Mr Kiernan, an engineer at Cork City Council, became president. The Professor … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Nov 2018 Industry news Review pushes strong response to organised waste crime A review into “serious and organised” waste crime ordered by Defra has returned a list of recommendations which include introducing mandatory electronic tracking of waste, and a Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC). The results of the independent review, ordered in June, were revealed by Defra today (14 November), which also recommended amendments to legislation to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Brits are at risk if extreme weather hits the UK New research revealed today, shows that across the UK people aren’t in a position to combat the effects of extreme weather this winter, and over a third (35%) of Brits admit to not being prepared at all Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news The other COP: the plan to save the world’s biodiversity The post The other COP: the plan to save the world’s biodiversity appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Grundon wins a glittering hat-trick of Green Apple Awards The post Grundon wins a glittering hat-trick of Green Apple Awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news WRA features in Fire & Risk Management Magazine Click link for full story Important role F&RM November 2018 Wood Recyclers Association · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news WRAP hails impact of 2018 Recycle Week More than 100 local authorities, retailers and brands took part in WRAP’s 2018 Recycle Week, with the resources charity labelling it the best in the event’s 15-year history Retailers and brands involved in the week-long initiative, which began on September 24, included John Lewis, Tesco, Aldi, Sure, Marmite, Innocent Smoothies, H&M, Danone and Heinz. From … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Trees in the urban environment: ‘Seeing’ roots underground Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at the Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science explores roots underground and research into trees in the urban environment. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Agency confirms FPP guide for waste wood The Environment Agency has approved the first sector-specific guide on Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs) for sites handling waste wood, it has been confirmed. The Wood Recycling Association (WRA), which confirmed the news, said the document outlines the different fraction sizes of waste wood that may be stored and the differences in their storage requirements, as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Fire Prevention Guide Approved by Environment Agency The post Fire Prevention Guide Approved by Environment Agency appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Genetics: Understanding the origins of our biological traits Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo, Directeur de recherche at CNRS explains an aspect of genetics that concerns understanding the origins of our biological traits. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news UK loses the taste for the Coke truck - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 14 Nov 2018 Industry news Windows - British Glass British Glass news · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news MRF material quality continues downward trend The volume of ‘target material’ received at England’s materials recycling facilities (MRFs) has decreased for the third consecutive quarter, latest data suggests. The latest set of figures were published on WRAP’s Materials Facility Portal this week and showed that for the second quarter of 2018, an average of 84.8% of material received at English MRFs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news WI Calls to End Plastic Clothing Pollution Sophie Page, Research and Campaigns Officer at the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, tells TRAID about its latest End Plastic... TRAID · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news Have Your Say On Furniture Making Qualifications We’ve had a request from the Furniture & Interiors Education, Skills & Training Alliance (FIESTA) to ask for our input into a review of the National Occupational Standards, which underpin industry qualifications and are used to inform professional development. NOS set down industry expectations of performance and achievement in the roles and the specific knowledge […] National Bed Federation · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news Defra working on Brexit Statutory Instruments As the Cabinet meets today to discuss the progress on a Brexit agreement, Defra has reemphasised that work is underway to ensure there are no interruptions to waste shipments post-Brexit. A series of Statutory Instruments are to be introduced which will implement EU waste law in the UK post-Brexit. But, the Department is also working … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news £8 million WEEE Fund spending outlined Money from the 2017 WEEE compliance fee will be distributed via an “evidenced-based approach”, the organisation overseeing the funding scheme has said. The compliance fee is made up of a pot of money paid for by Producer Compliance Schemes (PCS) if they miss collection targets for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For 2017, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2018 Industry news Small Act. Big Impact. Buy Nothing New Swap Black Friday for Buy Nothing New day and support your local reuse charity shop. When you shop at a reuse charity, you help them make an impact to the local community, enabling them to provide vital support to people with affordable household items, volunteering and employment opportunities and many more key services. Find out […] Reuse Network · 12 Nov 2018 Industry news Suez marks 30th anniversary Waste and resources firm Suez is celebrating 30 years in operation in the UK, following its anniversary last week. Chief executive of Suez, David Palmer-Jones, has said he is “proud” to mark the company’s milestone as one of the first 12 employees to join the company on its establishment in 1988. Starting operations above a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2018 Industry news Recycling Association launches China approval system A new approval system for the export to China of used cardboard and some other paper grades has been unveiled by the Recycling Association. The system is described as “simple and easily bolted onto existing depot quality systems, such as ISO standards”. It has been agreed in conjunction with the UK branch of the Chinese … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2018 Industry news PRN pressure rises amid ‘unfair’ aluminium market claim Concerns around the market for PRNs – packaging waste recovery notes – have prompted a referral over aluminium PRNs to the Competitions and Markets Authority. A request has been made to the CMA by packaging waste compliance schemes through their Defra-appointed Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP). The ACP has asked the markets authority to scrutinise the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2018 Industry news Fox’s trade department says its analysis of the benefits of a US trade deal is a ‘work in progress’ The post Fox’s trade department says its analysis of the benefits of a US trade deal is a ‘work in progress’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Nov 2018 Industry news World News Archives - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Investigation ongoing into NI council worker fatality An investigation is underway into the death of a council worker who was killed in an incident involving a refuse collection vehicle he was working from in Limavady, Northern Ireland earlier this week. The Ambulance Service confirmed it attended the scene on Tuesday (6 November) following reports of a “road traffic collision” involving a pedestrian … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Port of Blyth complete Northumberland £600,000 flood scheme The Environment Agency and Port of Blyth have worked together to build a £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news EA approves FPP Guide for wood recyclers The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) is delighted to announce that its Waste Wood Fire Prevention Plan Guide has been approved by the Environment Agency after nearly two years of development. The document, which is the first sector-specific guide on Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs) to be produced, comes at the end of years of discussions and […] Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Pioneering China export quality control scheme with CICC launched The post Pioneering China export quality control scheme with CICC launched appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Commission issues Brexit waste law warning The European Commission has warned that unless a Brexit deal is done, exporters of waste and recycling between the UK and the EU – and vice versa will face new rules as EU waste law will not apply. In an official Notice to Stakeholders, the Commission says it has acted to warn “private parties” and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Recyclers and insurers differ on fire plans Fire prevention plans (FPPs) and the challenges and changes they are bringing to the waste industry were at the centre of discussions at a Waste Sector Fire Conference this week. Some recyclers said they had faced commercial difficulties complying with stack heights and separation distances. From an insurance perspective however, there were suggestions that they … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Nov 2018 Industry news Clearabee bags Co-op bulky waste deal On-demand rubbish removal business, Clearabee, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide reactive waste removal services to the Co-op. As part of the “multi-million pound” contract, Clearabee will handle all unplanned waste removal requirements for the Co-op’s retail and funeral care businesses across the UK. Bulky waste This will involve on-demand removal of bulky … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Nov 2018