Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Electric fleets: No longer if, but when and how? Ian Featherstone, Fleet Advice Manager, at the Energy Saving Trust reviews his work with companies and public organisations in helping them understand why and how to move to a zero-emission fleet. Aldersgate Group · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news How to upcycle a t-shirt into a lavender eye pillow – tutorial from @wornreborn Worn Reborn manufacture sustainable fashion and accessories using locally sourced, reclaimed and repurposed materials. Their new recent line of organic Yorkshire Lavender eye pillows, perfectly echo their holistic ethos; to support improved mental health and wellbeing. Profits from the sales of their products fund the projects and programmes they deliver with young people from disadvantaged… Th… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Ecosurety pledges support for MetalMatters Ecosurety, one of the UK’s leading packaging compliance schemes and resource efficiency specialists, has pledged their support to MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s flag ship behavioural change programme. As part of their support package, Ecosurety successfully introduced the programme to Bristol City Council and The Bristol Waste Company who launched MetalMatters to 197,000 household… Alupro · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Plastics recycler fined over stolen bakery equipment The owner of a Shropshire plastics recycling site has been ordered to pay £6,438.45 after a ‘substantial’ amount of stolen bakery equipment was tracked to the site. Last week (31 August), bakery equipment company, Bakers Basco, announced it had won a ‘major victory’ against criminals who steal its bread baskets and dollies (wheeled trolleys for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news EA data shows increase in waste management The Environment Agency’s annual data for permitted waste management activities indicates the total tonnages of waste managed in England in 2016 increased in comparison to the previous year. The data, released today (6 September), shows that 203 million tonnes of waste was managed last year, compared to 191.1 million tonnes managed in 2015. In terms … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news ‘More consultation’ needed on Scottish DRS Businesses in Scotland have called for more consultation in the wake of confirmation that the Scottish Government’s intends to implement a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, announced the measures as part of the Climate Change Bill within the Scottish Government’s forthcoming legislative programme yesterday, (5 … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Finding the right button – Zero Waste and Charity Fundraising I think it’s safe to say I’d struggle to run Zero Waste Week without the support of Lyn. Lyn takes care of the Zero Waste Pinterest boards and helps run the Facebook Group. She’s also there on the end of an email when I’m having a ‘can’t decide on this’ moment! Today Lyn is here… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Imerys Group acquires Regain Polymers West Yorkshire-based plastics compounding and recycling firm, Regain Polymers, has been sold to the Imerys Group – a supplier of mineral-based solutions, headquartered in France – for an undisclosed sum. Today (6 September) German investment firm, Aurelius Equity Opportunities SE & Co, the group which owned the company, said: “Through this acquisition, Imerys will expand … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news NAWDO celebrates 25th anniversary The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers – NAWDO – will be celebrating its 25th anniversary tomorrow, 7 September. Over the last 25 years, NAWDO says that hundreds of its officers have worked with central government, trade associations, the waste management industry, the community sector, as well as other groups to help shape and influence … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day 3. Upping the ante on upcycling Today’s topic is all about upcycling. According to Wikipedia, upcycling – also known as creative reuse – is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Simple ideas for upcycling include taking an empty cereal box and shaping it… Zero Waste Week · 6 Sept 2017 Industry news Not waste-free but baby steps in the right direction. Sarah lives in Staines with her almost 2 year old daughter, husband and 2.5 cats (long story). When not working with rubbish she enjoys experiencing the toddler perspective on activities and relaxing with yoga. Today’s she’s talking about the importance of celebrating what you DO achieve and not beating yourself up when things don’t go… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news LondonWaste morphs into LondonEnergy North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) waste management contractor LondonWaste has announced it is rebranding to LondonEnergy as it prepares to build a ‘bigger’ energy recovery facility at its Edmonton site. The newly christened LondonEnergy also has a new strapline ‘Powering the circular economy’ to “recognise” its position as North London’s leading producer of sustainable energy, … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news WEEE collection drop puts targets in spotlight Collections of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have fallen in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period 12 months earlier, figures published by the Environment Agency suggest. And, the data indicates that compliance schemes are currently falling behind the required collection rate needed to meet the targets set by the government … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Agency seeks ‘correct classification’ of waste wood The Environment Agency has moved to reassure wood recyclers that it is not proposing changes to the classification of waste wood, although it does want it “classified correctly”. And, responding to concerns that the waste wood market could be disrupted because civic amenity site wood could be deemed hazardous, the Agency has said that temporary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Digging the dirt on reusable nappies and menstrual products Anna runs a company called Go Real – an award winning social enterprise delivering clear, independent and easy to understand information about reusable nappies and menstrual products. Today she’s here to tell us more about why we should make the switch! Here’s Anna: “As parents the idea of reducing your household waste can be quite… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Appointments round-up (05/09/2017) With news on: Machinex UK business development manager; BHS names sales consultant; NWH appoints chairman; Thames21 recruits Baggs and Gerstrom Machinex announces UK business development manager Recycling equipment firm, Machinex, has announced Ian Smith as its business development manager for the UK. The company said in his new role Mr Smith will help to develop sorting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day two – it’s Trashless Tuesday! Welcome to day two of zero waste week 2017. How did you get on yesterday with your challenge to Make Do and Mend? Did you finally get around to that ‘one day’ project or learn a new skill? Today you’re right in at the deep end. Yes, I’m challenging you to have a total ‘Zero… Zero Waste Week · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news McCafé® Iced Coffee (Small): Flavored or Black Coffee - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 5 Sept 2017 Industry news Discounts & competitions for Zero Waste Week 2017 During Zero Waste Week, you can enjoy discounts on items that help you reduce waste and be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes. EDIT – please note, these discounts only apply 4-10th Sept 2017. Here’s a roundup of what’s on offer. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back throughout the week… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Is Zero Waste air travel possible? I get a lot of queries about zero waste travel. People want to know if it’s possible to travel by air, without generating any landfill waste. I’ve heard horror stories about endless single-use items and some very positive stories about airlines who are prepared to – if you’ll excuse the pun – go that extra… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Mick George lifts Waste World Cup after penalty win Cambridgeshire waste firm Mick George lifted the Waste World Cup trophy for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Biffa at the University of Northampton on Friday (4 September). The fifteenth annual waste industry 6-a-side tournament saw 30 mixed-gender teams go head-to-head for the prize of being the sector’s football champion. 2017 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news S Norton reports a return to profit Metals recycler, S Norton & Co Ltd, has reported a return to profit in the year to December 2016 after what it described as ‘poor results’ the previous year. The company said that the annual turnover of the family-owned company increased to £205 million for the year to 31 December 2016 (£147m in 2015). The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news MoD reports 92% recycling rate at construction sites The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported a 92% recycling rate of all waste materials at their redevelopment project in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, and at Aldershot, Hampshire. The development is part of the Army Basing Programme (ABP) and will provide single living and working accommodation for soldiers. In what is being described as the “largest … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Ward Recycling launches North Derbyshire Community Clean Up campaign Derbyshire-based Ward Recycling this week launched it’s first ever Community Clean Up Campaign in partnership with Peak FM. Nominations are... Ward Recycling · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Experts join forces over proposed classification changes Industry experts have joined forces and written to the Environment Agency to voice their concerns over proposed changes to the classification of waste wood. Representatives from a number of organisations have jointly penned a letter outlining their worries about how the EA is currently proposing mixed waste wood should be recorded at the front end […] Wood Recyclers Association · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news WIN a £50 voucher for #vegan #upcycled accessories! I’ll admit it. When I heard about a woman who made accessories from tyres heading for landfill I was sceptical. I’ve seen many upcycled products in my time that have, quite frankly, only been fit for the bin. The sentiment was right, but the execution left a lot to be desired. So when Laura contacted… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Outcry over plan for ‘hazardous’ waste wood classification Industry experts are meeting with the Environment Agency experts today (4 September) to discuss potentially “catastrophic” changes proposed for the classification of waste wood. The meeting follows a letter sent by the organisations outlining their issues with the EA’s proposal to record mixed waste wood at the front end of the wood recycling and recovery … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017 day one – it’s Make it Mend it Monday! Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2017! The theme is ReThink Your Rubbish. This year we’ll be focusing on a different topic each day. We’re kicking off this year with Make it Mend it Monday. Have you got something that needs repairing or a new project you want to get started on? Go and haul it… Zero Waste Week · 4 Sept 2017 Industry news Brexit and the Internal Energy Market Victoria Fleming-Williams, Policy Manager at the Aldersgate Group, reviews the potential repercussions of Brexit negotiations on UK membership of the Internal Energy Market and outlines alternatives to retain the benefits of trade in electricity if outside the IEM. Aldersgate Group · 3 Sept 2017 Industry news Axion Polymers Trafford Park site directions - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 2 Sept 2017 Industry news Axion Polymers Salford site directions copy - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 2 Sept 2017 Industry news Ward Recycling and Peak FM Community Clean Up Campaign We are proud to be local and want you to be proud of your local community too… As a modern... Ward Recycling · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Strike action resumes in Birmingham Strike action has been resumed in Birmingham today (1 September) after the city council announced it would be issuing redundancies to some of its refuse collection workers. This is the latest announcement in a long-running dispute between trade union Unite and Birmingham city council over proposed changes to working practices of the council’s refuse and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news News in brief (01/09/2017) With news on: Craemer acquires Telford site; Encirc and SCA go carbon positive; Urban Mine platform to be unveiled; Textile exporter boosts charities with £250K loan; and, Countrystyle and Buckinghamshire’s Doyle shredder. Craemer Group acquires Telford site Plastics manufacturer Craemer Group – which has its headquarters in Germany – is set to expand its presence … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news 5 ways to deal with food waste The food waste hierarchy seems to be a well-kept secret. Yet it is a very important piece of information in the fight against climate change. Given that food and farming are responsible for such a huge carbon footprint and food waste itself compared to every country’s total carbon emissions, would come in third behind only the… Zero Waste Week · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Veolia to utilise landfill for green energy Veolia is looking for opportunities to generate green energy from its former landfill sites as part of its landfill restoration programme. The waste management firm is working alongside specialist partners REG Power Management and Ethical Power, to ‘better utilise’ and add value to its landfill sites, which will include creating solar farms. Veolia said the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Getting smart in the city Sarahjane Widdowson from Ricardo Energy & Environment explores the role of technology and data in cities, and how the digital revolution could change the world of waste and resources. I’ve spent the last month shouting at someone called Alexa to turn my lights on in various rooms around my home. To explain, I’ve recently updated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Axplas® recycled mixed engineering plastic chips - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Axpoly® recycled polypropylene pellets - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 1 Sept 2017 Industry news Axpoly® recycled polystyrene pellets - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 1 Sept 2017