Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Renewi records UK municipal return to profit Renewi has recorded a profit of £2.2m in the UK municipal division of its company so far this financial year, up from a loss of £3.5 million in the same period last year. This was put down to a number of factors including the sale of the loss-making Westcott Park AD facility last year and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2018 Industry news Proud to announce three-year main sponsorship agreement Powerday and the London Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) are proud to announce a three-year main sponsorship agreement. Through Chairman Mick Crossan, Powerday has provided unbridled support and fund... Powerday · 8 Nov 2018 Industry news Inquest opens into Nechells metals site fatalities The Coroner’s Inquest into the deaths of five men killed in an incident at Hawkeswood Metal Recycling, Nechells, Birmingham in 2016 started this week. Five workers aged between 40 and 56 were killed when a wall collapsed on them at the site in the Nechells area in July 2016 (see letsrecycle.com story). Inquest A widow, whose husband … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2018 Industry news Judge rejects a judicial review for Rookery Pit EfW A protest group in Bedfordshire has failed to obtain a judicial review into the granting of an environmental permit to Covanta, for its Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Rookery Pit, Bedford. The protest group, Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator (BACI), had claimed last month that the Environment Agency based its decision in January to grant the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2018 Industry news Construction starts at Hooton gasification plant Aviva Investors has acquired the 240,000 tonnes capacity gasification facility which is being developed by CoGen in Hooton, Cheshire. The purchase of the Hooton Bio Power facility by the Aviva asset management business comes in conjunction with the start of construction at the site this week. Technology The facility is scheduled for completion in the second … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2018 Industry news B&M Waste relaunches bin sleeping campaign B&M Waste is relaunching its annual winter ‘Refuse not Refuge’ campaign, warning of the dangers of sleeping in bins. Launching this month, the campaign is aimed at reducing the number of people seeking refuse in waste containers. B&M Waste said it works in partnership with charity Crisis, which work directly with homeless to provide help … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news New EU Communication on endocrine disrupters: missing the action It has already taken many years of debate for the EU to agree on criteria for identifying endocrine disrupting pesticides and biocides as a first step for regulatory controls. However, exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from various other sources, including from food contact materials, cosmetics and toys are leading to concerns about impacts on health […] CHEM Trust · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Wanted: the Orange-spotted emerald - stolen from future generations - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Data expert discusses interconnected smart cities and cities of the future Russell Poole, Managing Director, at global interconnection and data centre company Equinix shares his vision for cities of the future. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Why energy-from-waste plants are less harmful than firework displays Indaver share their insight into the development of energy-from-waste (EfW) over the years and outline the many ways by which developers work to ensure that their plants do not pose a risk to human health Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Viridor collaborates with brands on product packaging Viridor has announced it is working with a number of leading highstreet retail brands to ensure product packaging can survive the sorting process at its UK polymer recycling facilities. According to Viridor, collaboration across the supply chain is becoming “increasingly important,” particularly in light of the Budget announcement of a tax on plastic packaging, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news EU discussions centre on single use plastics Lobby groups who are keen to see the European Parliament’s idea of having at least 35% of recycled plastic in beverage bottles by 2025 are keeping the pressure on within Europe as discussions take place in Brussels. Crucial Trilogue discussions have started this week between the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Do the UK’s fracking miniquakes matter? The post Do the UK’s fracking miniquakes matter? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 Nov 2018 Industry news Authorities warned about site of Liverpool ‘recycling centre’ fire Crews from Mersey Fire & Rescue have this afternoon left the scene of a fire at a ‘recycling centre’ in Birkenhead, 20 hours after the incident was first reported. One person involved in the ownership of the site, however, claimed that they had alerted the authorities about the potential for fire, but their concerns were … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news Men’s Sheds are good for your health! Between November 2017 and June 2018 UKMSA carried out a survey to discover the impact Sheds can have for Shedders, and what difference they are making across the UK. We also asked what Shedders thought were important topics for UKMSA to include at ShedFest 2018, taking place Saturday 17th November at University of Worcester Arena. […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news The dirty diesel disgrace: tackle air pollution now EPHA, EUROCITIES and T&E urge the European Commission and national governments to make tackling air pollution from dirty diesel vehicles a political priority for Europe Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news UK’s growing population: How much does the economy need? UK ISA specialist, True Potential Investor, investigates the effects of the growing population in the UK and how much investment is needed for the economy. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news Energy blow with turbine shutdown at Edmonton The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is facing restricted capacity at its “ageing” energy from waste facility in Edmonton, with the “unplanned” shutdown of one of its four turbines. However, LondonEnergy Ltd (LEL) – the local authority-owned company which runs the facility for NLWA – has not divulged how the shutdown is directly impacting capacity. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news Hitting WEEE targets ‘becoming more difficult’ VIDEO REPORT: The UK will continuously miss its targets for the collection of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) without “more investment” in the recycling sector. The investment warning comes from Peter Hunt, chairman of the Wastecare Group, who has expressed concern in an interview with letsrecycle.com over the UK’s ability to hit its WEEE targets. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news A Welcome, and a Welcome Back The post A Welcome, and a Welcome Back appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Nov 2018 Industry news Defra faces pressure over wood PRNs Defra has confirmed that its officials are looking at ways to “alleviate the pressure” that the high price of wood packaging recovery notes (PRNs) is having on the packaging waste sector. But, any swift action is not thought to be likely because Parliamentary time is limited for changes and a consultation would need to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news News in brief (05/11/2018) With news on: delivery chief for North London energy from waste plant; golfing support at UKCM; Investors in People at Coral Products; and Powerday installs Adtrak software for voices. NLWA appoints new EfW delivery chief North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has appointed David Cullen to be the Programme Director responsible for delivery of its new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news Metals recyclers launch apprenticeship scheme An apprenticeship scheme for the metals recycling sector was today formally launched with the message that it was an ‘essential development’ for the industry. The importance of the scheme, which has been developed under the auspices of the British Metals Recycling Association, was spelt out by Andrew Brady, chief operating officer of European Metal Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news How waste management plants benefit our economy Indaver specialise in turning waste into energy using state-of-the-art plants. Here they outline the many benefits this process has to our economy, both locally and nationally Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news Pringles packaging needs to be redesigned for poper recyclability The post Pringles packaging needs to be redesigned for poper recyclability appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news UK’s tyre industry demands support from government in its bid to cut waste crime The Tyre Industry Federation (TIF), the umbrella organisation of the UK’s tyre industry, is demanding support from the government as it seeks to cut waste crime and prevent non-compliant operators and criminals from operating in the tyre recovery network. In a report sent to the Minister for the Environment, Dr Thérèse Coffey, TIF has pointed… Tyre Recovery Association · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news Recycling investment sees Veolia progress against ‘circular’ goal Waste and resources company Veolia has continued to push ahead against its goal to grow the portion of its business tied to the ‘circular economy’, which now accounts for 25% of its revenue in the UK. In its annual sustainability report, published this month, the company said that progress had been achieved in part due … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news TerraCycle teams up with producers on complex packaging Three recycling schemes for traditionally difficult to recycle packaging products have been announced in recent weeks, in partnership with specialist recycling firm TerraCycle. And, the company will work with waste management firm Suez which has a 30% recycling share in Terracycle’s European activities. Last week, Kellogg Company announced a scheme where Pringles tubes can be … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2018 Industry news Olleco Ethical Policy - Olleco Olleco · 4 Nov 2018 Industry news Global Insights and Innovations | Tissue World Magazine - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 4 Nov 2018 Industry news Email received by Paul Vanston from HM Treasury on 29th October 2018 "I’m getting in touch because you submitted a response to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on single-use plastics waste earlier this year. Following that call for evidence, the Chancellor today announced plans for a new tax on plastic packaging which contains less than 30% recycled plastic, subject to consultation. This forms part of a [...] INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news News from the Network 29 – 2 November Find out what our members have been up this week! We’re Booooo-ming with news (terrible Halloween joke, we know). Sue Ryder get in the scary spirit with their shop displays #Halloween is nearly here and our shop staff and volunteers have been getting creative with their displays and #costume ideas 🎃🧙‍♀️👻 If you’re looking for […] Reuse Network · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news Clearabee joins National Resource Consortium On-demand rubbish removal business, Clearabee has joined the National Resource Consortium (NRC), the organisation has announced. The NRC said that Clearabee has joined its network of “48 leading independent waste and recycling operators which provides cost-effective, flexible services to national and multi-site clients.” Established in 2012, Clearabee describes itself as the UK’s largest “on-de… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news Scotland’s landfill ban ‘not achievable’ Concerns are emerging over waste material in Scotland being diverted to English landfills as a result of the Scottish Government’s ban on landfilling biodegradable waste from 2021. And, the likelihood of cross border movements comes amid a warning to the association for Scotland’s local authorities that it is “unlikely” councils will be able to meet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news Home - Ecoveritas - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news News in Brief (02/11/18) With news on: Ditto Sustainability and NHS Scotland; RVS chosen by Reef Environmental; Gap food waste contract; Go Plant Fleet Services vehicle refurb centre; NHS Scotland to use Ditto for waste plan Cloud-based learning and compliance provider, Ditto Sustainability, has been chosen to assist NHS Scotland with reducing waste and “stimulating” the Scottish circular economy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news Activist Lizzie Carr talks to Sky News about Plastic Pollution Lizzie Outside was interviewed in the Sky News studios about her campaigning efforts – #PlanetPatrol – in the USA and what the issue of plastic looks like on a global scale. Planet Patrol · 2 Nov 2018 Industry news Waste sector highlighted in organised crime strategy The waste sector is an example of where expertise and resources within the private sector are being integrated to respond to specific threats of organised crime. The reference comes in a ‘Serious and Organised Crime Strategy’ published today by the Home Office, as an example of partnership working. According to the document, the Environment Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2018 Industry news People news round-up (01/11/2018) With news of appointments around the waste sector at Reconomy, Hamilton Waste & Recycling, Lorax Compliance and plastics recycler Vanden. Munro to head up marketing at Reconomy Outsourced waste management and recycling services provider, Reconomy, has announced the appointment of Tony Munro into the position of marketing director. Within this newly created role, said Reconomy, … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2018 Industry news Agency warns of ‘major problems’ if quality levels not met EXCLUSIVE: The Environment Agency has warned that the UK is “likely to lose outlet markets” if exported materials “continued to exceed” rejection rates of 2.5% (0.5% for China). And, the Agency said failure to reach quality levels could cause “major problems” because of a “10-year lead in to design, finance and build extra capacity in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2018