Recycling news: 2021

Industry news EA hitting illegal site target but warns over accuracy The Environment Agency reported the lowest ever number of high-risk illegal waste sites in the first quarter of 2021, but warned many might be going unreported. In its corporate scorecard for first quarter of the 2021/22 financial year (April-June 2021) the Agency reported that there were 201 illegal waste sites, which remains below its ceiling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news Food Comms meeting minutes 10 September 2021 The post Food Comms meeting minutes 10 September 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news News in brief (22/11/21) With news on: GMB cancels Sheffield refuse strike; Scotland to implement sing-use plastic item ban; arc21 reiterates ‘waste crisis’ warning; and, Rotherham fly-tipper fined £134,000. GMB cancels Sheffield refuse strike The GMB Union announced on Friday (19 November) that a strike planned for refuse collectors was called off, after an agreement was reached on pay. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news Inside England’s plans to ban single-use plastics Single-use plastics could be banned in England in the latest Government proposal to stop production and consumption of all avoidable plastic waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news Herefordshire plans switch to twin-stream Herefordshire council is proposing an overhaul of its waste and recycling service as part of efforts to reduce costs and increase recycling. This comes after the authority carried out a review of its waste services and outlined how it plans to hit several targets. The targets include reaching net zero by 2030, reducing waste volumes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news Buy Nothing New this Black Friday In 2017, Buy Nothing New Day was introduced by the Reuse Network as a way to put the spotlight on its members and reuse charity shops during one of the biggest consumer days of the year, Black Friday. We are pleased to see so many reuse charity shops are back open, however, they still need […] Reuse Network · 22 Nov 2021 Industry news How Polytag Technology Works Polytag technology is at the forefront of optimizing the packaging circular economy, enabling sustainable practices through Digital Deposit Return Schemes, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Plastic Packaging Tax compliance. By providing describe, tag, and trace solutions, Polytag ensures full supply chain visibility and data sharing, benefiting governments, brands, packaging producers, prin… Polytag news · 20 Nov 2021 Industry news China and Indonesia show need for UK paper mill investment The post China and Indonesia show need for UK paper mill investment appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 20 Nov 2021 Industry news Defra launches single-use plastics consultation The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today launched a 12-week consultation on its plans to ban a range of single-use plastic items. Under Defra’s plans, this could see “problematic plastics such as single-use cutlery and plates” banned in England. The department has also launched a call for evidence to tackle wet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2021 Industry news An interview with Cynnal Cymru- Sustain Wales In the lead up to the long-awaited COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow, where the climate crisis tops the international political agenda, I had the pleasure of continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion. This month I ... Repair Cafe Wales · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Former B&M Waste Services employee jailed for fraud A former employee of Bromborough-based B&M Waste Services has been jailed for three years and four months for fraud against her employer, Merseyside Police say. According to a statement from the police, Stephanie Long, 47, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 17 November. The police say Ms Long took more than £200,000 from B&M Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Smurfit Kappa to process Lancashire’s paper The recycling division of Smurfit Kappa has signed a processing contract with council-owned company Lancashire Renewables. Under the contract, Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK will process 15,000 tonnes per year of Lancashire county council’s mixed paper, collected at the kerbside. Lancashire Renewables, previously known as Global Renewables Lancashire, will transport the collected mixed paper to Smu… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Public unaware of what is actually classed as litter Dyl Kurpil, Managing Director, District Enforcement asks, are the general public aware of what is actually classed as litter and the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) litterers can be subject to?. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Warwick and Stratford award joint contract to Biffa Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon district councils have awarded a joint refuse and recycling services contract to Biffa, worth £7.5 million per year, A tender document published this week stated that the contract will begin in August 2022 and introduces a joint ‘South Warwickshire service’. It will run for an initial period of 8 years and can … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Wales’s recycling rate hits record 65.4% The Welsh Government has announced that Wales’s recycling rate increased from 65.1% in 2019/20 to 65.4% in 2020/21, a new record high. The data covers April 2020 to March 2021. Thirteen of the 22 local authorities in Wales reported an increase in their recycling rate compared to the previous year, while 1.47 million tonnes of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Pawprints to bins appearing across Wales to combat dog fouling The post Pawprints to bins appearing across Wales to combat dog fouling appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news New REA Wood Heat Forum Chair: “The biomass heat industry stands ready to deliver massive carbon savings today” REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Hydroscand UK builds community links with local school REBECCA Galley, Managing Director and Aaron Goffin, Sales Manager, were invited to Albany Junior School recently. Rebecca said: “The invitation formed part of the Head Teacher’s plans to share ideas with the children about careers and opportunities beyond education. Rebecca delivered an assembly to the children about what she enjoyed at school and her career.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Further information from HMRC on registering for the Plastic Packaging Tax 2022 The post Further information from HMRC on registering for the Plastic Packaging Tax 2022 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news EU waste shipment revisions ‘diverge from free trade’ The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) says the European Commission’s proposed revisions to its waste shipment regulation “diverge from free and fair trade”. This comes as the Basel Action Network (BAN) described the proposals as “a step above current measures in place” and urged the commission to go further. The Commission published its proposals on 17 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news ‘Scale up recycling’ for UK’s green industries, Green Alliance says The UK’s growing green industries will face supply risks for critical raw materials in the coming decades “unless action is taken now”, the Green Alliance says. However, the think tank says the UK can limit the risk during the coming decades if it builds up domestic recycling of valuable materials and cuts energy use. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news enfinium appoints Mike Maudsley as Chief Executive Officer enfinium appoints Mike Maudsley as Chief Executive Officer enfinium · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Asda opens refill store in Milton Keynes - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 19 Nov 2021 Industry news Trading blows? Reforming global trade to work for net zero Kate Young, Senior Public Affairs Officer at the Aldersgate Group discusses the role of trade policy in delivering net zero, covering the importance of events like COP26 and the twelfth World Trade Organisation's Ministerial Conference. Aldersgate Group · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Single Shot 2D Image to 3D Model This research consists of 2 papers offering differing reconstruction approaches to obtain high accuracy inferences of 3D structures with textures from 2D single shot images.... Recycleye news · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news COP26 achieves International Standard for Sustainability COP26 Summit achieves the ISO20121 certificate by delivering a green conference and managing the event in a sustainable way. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Crews tackle ‘large fire’ at Grist Environmental’s Stert site Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says a “large fire” involving 200-300 tonnes of residual waste at Grist Environmental’s site in the village of Stert, near Devizes, is now “under control”. The fire service confirmed the company involved and says it was called to the site at 11:10pm yesterday (17 November). As of 6am … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Full Time Meals: Full Time Chowder - FareShare - FareShare FareShare · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Delay to Scottish Deposit Return System confirmed The post Delay to Scottish Deposit Return System confirmed appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news European Commission proposes revised waste shipment rules The European Commission tabled proposals for revisions to the EU’s rules on waste shipments yesterday (17 November) in Brussels. With the UK having left the EU, the regulations do not affect most home nations, though they still apply to Northern Ireland, via the Northern Ireland Protocol arrangements. Under the proposals, waste exports to non-OECD countries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Councils ‘must notify Scottish government’ about EfW plants The Scottish government announced yesterday (17 November) that planning authorities must temporarily notify ministers of any applications or decisions involving “incineration facilities”. The announcement was made by circular economy minister Lorna Slater – who is a Green Party MSP – in the Scottish parliament. Ms Slater also referenced plans for a Deposit Return Scheme with … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Cathy Cook to become 11th LARAC chair The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has announced that Cathy Cook is to become its 11th chair, taking over from Carole Taylor in January 2022. Ms Cook is currently senior advisor at ReLondon, and one of two vice chairs at LARAC. The role of LARAC chair is limited to a maximum four-year term, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Collections growth aids Biffa’s ‘strong’ half year results Biffa posted its half year results (April-September 2021) today, which show the company has restored adjusted operating profit to pre-pandemic levels. The company’s revenue climbed 14% to £671 million, compared with the same period last year, and adjusted profit has returned to pre-pandemic levels at £45.4 million. Biffa said increased revenues and adjusted profit were … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Toby Carvery and Too Good To Go extend partnership to fight food waste - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news Revealed: Europe and the UK’s vast shipments of banned, bee-killing ‘neonics’ The post Revealed: Europe and the UK’s vast shipments of banned, bee-killing ‘neonics’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 18 Nov 2021 Industry news COP26 sends a clear signal to businesses and investors Despite the tense, last-minute wrangling over the exact wording of the Glasgow Climate Pact, the overall outcome of COP26 sends a very clear investment signal to businesses and financial institutions, argues Nick Molho, executive director of the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 17 Nov 2021 Industry news Winners of the WasteAid Zero Waste Cities Challenge The WasteAid Zero Waste Cities Challenge, taking place in Johannesburg, Ho Chi Minh City and Guwahati, has reached a climax with the announcement of the six winners. These grassroots circular economy innovations will be awarded €10,000 each, plus business mentoring and support to help bring their ideas to life. Part of the WasteAid Circular Economy […] WasteAid · 17 Nov 2021 Industry news Aluminium sector highlights emissions benefits of recycling Greenhouse gas emissions from the production of cast alloy ingots from aluminium scrap and waste in Europe fell by 14% between 2010 and 2018, researchers claim. European Aluminium published a study today (17 November) on the environmental performance of aluminium refining processes used to produce cast alloy aluminium ingots from scrap. European Aluminium, founded in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2021 Industry news Timeline for Scottish DRS remains unclear Today (17 November), the Scottish minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity stopped short of giving a firm date by when the deposit return scheme (DRS) would be operational. Instead, Lorna Slater said the Scottish government was committed to getting the DRS up and running “as soon as practically possible”. Speculation abounded that Ms … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Nov 2021 Industry news Use Water Wisely - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 17 Nov 2021