Recycling news: 2013

Industry news Northern Ireland - Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage · 8 Aug 2013 Industry news 3 simple banana recipes The other week I shared 10 amazing banana recipes so you could reduce food waste forever. But not everybody has the time to slave over a hot stove or has much interest in baking. This week I came across three ‘no-brainer’ banana recipes, that even the most non-interested, non-gifted cook could knock up. 3 simple… Zero Waste Week · 8 Aug 2013 Industry news Viridor meeting expectations after mixed year Cost reductions and modest recyclate revenues spark improved performance in 2013 according to interim management statement letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2013 Industry news UK sleepwalking towards treatment shortfall Waste industry and council representatives issue joint letter calling for a review of UKs ability to meet 2020 landfill targets letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2013 Industry news Hills to take part in WRAP wood collection trial The Wiltshire-based waste firm is one of five organisations selected by WRAP to collect non-mainstream wood waste over a two month trial period letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2013 Industry news Glazewing acquires Metal Contract Services Entrepreneurs Jon and Simon Miles complete deal to expand East Anglia-based metal recycling and waste management firm Glazewing letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2013 Industry news Englands recycling rate creeps up to 43.6% Quarterly recycling data for England for October to December 2012 show that recycling rate has increased by 0.6%, while EfW has seen a big rise letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2013 Industry news Recyclers back tea bag packaging and composting WRAP, organics recyclers and the packaging industry react to comments from Bank of England governors wife on sustainability of tea bags letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2013 Industry news Defra under fire over Waste Prevention paper Recycling industry greets governments consultation document for its Waste Prevention Programme with disappointment letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2013 Industry news Call for harmonised EU wood waste rules Published by the Dutch government, the report appeals for an end to legislative confusion letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2013 Industry news CIWM speak out on draft Deregulation Bill A Call for Evidence has been issued after the proposals called to scrap household waste penalties letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2013 Industry news Share our lovely zero waste week posters! You remember I mentioned Laura from Eco Chic Cayman? She is the talented writer, artist, blogger who created this year’s zero waste week poster. Available as a pdf, you can download and print it off, ready to pin to your nearest available community noticeboard. Laura has created three more gorgeous zero waste week posters for… Zero Waste Week · 6 Aug 2013 Industry news Crews tackle fire at £4m MRF in West Midlands West Midlands fire crews tackle a fire at Premier Wastes recycling facility and a separate blaze at a defunct packaging firm letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2013 Industry news Defra consults on waste prevention programme Government today (August 5) launched a public consultation on its plan to meet waste prevention targets in England letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2013 Industry news News in brief With news on: Centre recycling tripled; North Herts banks removal; Recycled fishing nets pilot; BBC at Biffa MRF, and; Warwickshire recycling rates letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2013 Industry news Norfolk councils set to agree 10-year MRF deal Norfolk Waste Partnership authorities expected to agree 10-year MRF contract for household recycling with county council-owned firm letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2013 Industry news Goodfellow calls for cross sector collaboration Former Shanks managing director says waste producers, collectors and manufacturers must work together to create circular economy letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news Viridor appoints new chief executive Ian McAulay, formerly of US-based MWH Global, will take over as chief executive of Viridor from September 9 letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news Manchester promotes recycling during Ramadan Waste disposal authority seeks to spread awareness of recycling during the traditional Islamic fasting season letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news SRCL unveils sharps waste technology Healthcare waste services provider SRCL's new technology allows sharps waste containers to be reused up to 600 times letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news House of Lords launches EU food waste inquiry House of Lords EU committee will scrutinise European Commissions progress towards halving food waste by 2020 letsrecycle.com News · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news How safe is your fake bake? Full Article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2384044/How-safe-fake-bake-As-experts-warn-tanning-chemicals-cancer-risk-reveal-best-ways-avoid-toxic-exposure.html#ixzz2b7V7IwZD – The Daily Mail, 4.8.13, Eliza Baker …There are some dissenting voices. Elizabeth Salter Green, Director of Chem Trust, a UK organisation that investigates the safety of man-made chemicals, argues there could be… CHEM Trust · 4 Aug 2013 Industry news Food waste Friday – Week 7 Inspired by The Frugal Girl, every week I take part in Food Waste Friday where I post up photos of food I’m wasting. This week it’s the butter fingers edition Our lovely hens have been laying like troppers, despite two of them going broody. It’s an interesting thing when you get close to the amount… Zero Waste Week · 2 Aug 2013 Industry news Fly outbreak halts operations at Cumbria MBT Deliveries to the Shanks MBT plant in Barrow, Cumbria have been suspended due to a fly infestation letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Leeds MRF closed after fire HW Martin facility will remain out of action following a large blaze at the site this week letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news MRWA had serious concerns over Covanta bid Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority outlines concerns raised over bid for residual waste contract in legal defence letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Prosiect Gwyrdd secures 105m government funding Welsh Government to pay 25% of gate fees over the course of Prosiect Gwyrdds 25-year Trident Park EfW contract with Viridor letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Monitoring waste odours Dan Higgins of enitial explains how waste companies can improve odour monitoring at their sites to reduce complaints and permit breaches letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Guidance issued for biological treatment of wastes The Environment Agency guidance sets out process for assessing suitability of non-standard wastes for treatment through AD and composting letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news mixed bean and quinoa hodgepodge This is a yummy recipe-ish concoction that I threw together one day with stuff left over in the fridge, and it has become a staple in our house. It’s animal-friendly (vegan) in the way that it doesn’t use them, and it’s a complete meal. Plus, it’s flexible and easy, so if you’re a not-chef, like… Zero Waste Week · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Greenpac Containerboard Mill - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news 13 egg recipes to reduce food waste I can’t tell you how much I appreciate our thriving Facebook Community. If you have a question about reducing waste in your household, pop over and ask all the friendly people for advice. We have six chickens and I was over-run with eggs, so I asked for suggestions for favourite egg recipes. Here’s what they… Zero Waste Week · 1 Aug 2013 Industry news Changes at the top for bottle recycler ECO Plastics Plastics recycling firm appoints new chief executive, with founder Jonathan Short to focus on long term direction of the business letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news CIWM concern over long term future of RDF exports Report highlights concerns over the long term market for waste derived fuels RDF and SRF in Europe letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news HSE issues safety guidance for MRF operators Guidelines for operators and designers published to prevent injuries to workers at materials recycling facilities letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news Work begins on 120m Essex MBT facility Due to become operational in 2015, the Urbaser Balfour Beatty plant will treat up to 417,000 tonnes of waste each year letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news Councils hit back at Pickles bin charge comments Local Government Association says councils are confused by government regulations on commercial waste charges letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news DfT launches 25m waste-to-fuel trial scheme Initiative launched by government today (August 1) seeks to fund demonstration projects turning waste into advanced biofuel letsrecycle.com News · 31 Jul 2013 Industry news Biffa boss gets hands dirty on Channel 4 Biffa boss Ian Wakelin says waste industry lends itself well to Channel 4s Undercover Boss after his appearance on the show letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jul 2013 Industry news Waste operators fined for illegal asbestos storage Two waste operators convicted in February for storing asbestos have been forced to pay 80,397 in costs letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jul 2013