Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Ricardo Salles met with European chemical and car giants The post Ricardo Salles met with European chemical and car giants appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Sept 2019 Industry news Waste giant gets record fine for trying to illegally export paper to China The post Waste giant gets record fine for trying to illegally export paper to China appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Plant-plant communication for sustainable pest management Velemir Ninkovic, Associate Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), explores plant-plant communication for sustainable pest management. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Biffa to pay £590,000 over exports to China Biffa Waste Services has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £590,000 after having been found guilty of breaching waste export regulations over the export of mixed paper to China in 2015. The penalty, which includes a £350,000 fine and £240,000 in costs, comes at the conclusion of legal proceedings between the waste management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Grundon and Viridor announce new Energy from Waste facility proposals for West Sussex The post Grundon and Viridor announce new Energy from Waste facility proposals for West Sussex appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news WEEE conference hears youth message on plastics The importance of practical ways in which the environment can be helped in terms of preventing plastics pollution in the seas, was raised by a young speaker at the annual WEEE conference in London this week. Delegates to the event, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, were addressed by 16-year-old Amy Meek from the campaign group Kids … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Welsh government looks to boost commercial recycling The Welsh government has launched a consultation on regulations to require non-domestic properties to separate their recyclable materials from general waste. Under the proposals in the consultation – which runs until 13 December 2019 – companies or local authorities which collect waste would also be required to collect recyclable materials and keep them separate. Also … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news How The Aldingbourne Trust helped save 300 tonnes of wood waste from landfill (Chichester Observer) The Aldingbourne Trust has been helping recycle wood waste by providing a safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to skips. Community Wood Recycling · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Viridor joins with Grundon for West Sussex EfW Viridor and Grundon Waste Management have today (September 27) outlined joint plans for an energy from waste facility in West Sussex. Plans are for the facility to be constructed at the Grundon-owned ‘Ford Circular Technology Park’ which is based in Ford, 10 miles west of Worthing. Grundon received planning permission in 2014 for a Technology … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news FM2 receives first RDF deliveries The FM2 multifuel plant at Ferrybridge, which has been developed by SSE and Wheelabrator, has received its first deliveries of refuse derived fuel (RDF) as the plant enters hot commissioning. Located on the same site as Ferrybridge Multifuel 1 in West Yorkshire, Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 power station will have the capacity to treat up to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news District councils caution against Herts’ £1.5m cuts District councils in Hertfordshire have cautioned against £1.5 million of cuts to funding, which have been approved by the county council this week. Hertfordshire county council’s cabinet decided on 23 September to go ahead with proposed reductions to payments made to Waste Collection Authorities – the district councils within the county – by Hertfordshire county … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Sept 2019 Industry news Recycle Week events and campaigns continue across UK As Recycle Week 2019 continues, letsrecycle.com rounds up more events and campaigns from across the country. With news on: Cambridgeshire councils in contamination warning; Scotland highlights food waste recycling businesses; Tefal and Sainsburys launch recycling scheme; Merton’s recycling rate at record level, and; NE Lincs share tips for Recycle Week. Cambridgeshire councils in contamination … letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news REA comments on latest Energy Trends Earlier today BEIS released the latest Energy Trends statisticsThe release found that coal had reached a record low and that biofuel consumption had increased by 30% on 2018 Q2 figures. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news Is ‘materiality assessment for plastics’ the answer? Pressure is mounting for organisations to announce how they will respond to the 'plastics' issue. Many of our clients are looking to reduce their plastics consumption and find new solutions that benefit the environment. But where should they start? Senior Consultant, George Cole, explores the materiality assessment as a potential approach. Resource Futures · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news Towards UN SDG 12 One year into the 23% campaign, and Londoners have passed on an incredible ONE MILLION items of clothes to TRAID... TRAID · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news WEEE Regs review expected imminently A review of the existing WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Regulations is expected to be outlined in the coming months, a Defra official said this week. The comment came from Graeme Vickery – senior policy advisor at Defra and the department’s lead on WEEE regulations – as he spoke at the 2019 WEEE Conference … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news The complexities of understanding the consequences of air pollution on human health Dr. Francisco Inesta-Vaquera, Dr. Colin Henderson, Professor Jonathan Grigg and Professor C. Roland Wolf from the Universities of Dundee and London discuss the complexities of understanding the consequences of air pollution on human health. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news Comms focus needed to improve recycling habits Councils need to transform their communications to encourage residents to see their waste as a resource, according to speakers at the Kent Resource Partnership conference last week (19 September). The annual event saw speakers from across the industry address the question of how to “nudge” residents into better recycling habits. Sam Reeve of consultancy firm … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news News in brief (26/09/2019) With news on; Geminor begins transporting waste by rail; Natural Resources Wales set to grant Pembroke Dock permit; UKWSL wins Marston’s contract, and; Axion Polymers renews ISO 9001 certification UKWSL wins Marston’s contract UKWSL has again won the contract to provide trade waste services to Marston’s, the independent brewing and pub retailing business. The five … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2019 Industry news One Shedder’s Adventure Down Under We featured an article in Shoulder to Shoulder 053 – July from Martin Young from Dunstable Men’s Shed, who travelled around Australia and New Zealand, starting in November 2018, visiting Sheds along the way. Martin shared that there were several things he learned from the Sheds he stopped off at, and he has now developed […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news REA comments on interoperability update REA comments on leading charging solutions providers signing a letter of intent pledging to open their networks for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK through a roaming partnership by the end of 2019 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news 50 NGOs call on EU leaders to protect the ocean NGOs are calling on senior leaders in the European Union to protect the ocean, in addition to focusing on CO2 emissions when fighting climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news News From The Network – National Recycling Week It’s National Recycling Week! It’s National Recycling Week and our members have been up to all sorts to promote and support the cause. Reuse Network members are dedicated to not only help alleviate poverty but also to divert from landfill and reuse, repair and recycle. With everyone’s attention on the news concerning climate change and […] Reuse Network · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news Northwood buys tissue mills in UK and Spain Northwood, a UK family-owned tissue production and supply and recycling business, has expanded with acquisitions in England and Spain. The company, thought now to be the second largest UK supplier of away from home (AFH) tissue products, recycles more than 55,000 tonnes a year of tissue-making grades – largely comprising office papers. Northwood already owned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news Scotland Pushes Back Landfill Deadline The post Scotland Pushes Back Landfill Deadline appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news Procter & Gamble joins OPRL Scheme Consumer goods manufacturer Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that it has marked UK Recycle Week by joining the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) Scheme. The company explained that this is a big step towards giving people “simple, consistent and recognisable recycling guidance” as its research shows that almost every home in the UK contains at least … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news BCP council to extend commingling with glass Recycling services for residents in the Christchurch area of Dorset look likely to move to a fully-commingled service when an arrangement with the Dorset council ends in April 2020. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) council is a unitary authority which came into existence through a merger of three councils in April this year (2019). It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2019 Industry news Let’s Fix Fashion Now Today marks the one year anniversary of TRAID’s 23% campaign and Londoners have passed on one million garments. An incredible... TRAID · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Fidra supports the Climate Strike Climate change is evidenced by the best available science, we support the global Climate Strike in demanding action to address the climate emergency Fidra · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news The EU and Japan: Cooperation on innovation in the clean energy transition and climate action Mauro Petriccione, Directorate-General for Climate Action at the European Commission, discusses how the EU and Japan are cooperating on innovation in the clean energy transition and climate action. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Climate toxicology: The impact on human health Eduardo A. González, B.S. and Pamela J. Lein, Ph.D., University of California, Davis discuss how global climate change is increasing toxicological impacts on human health. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Amey seeks resolution over Surrey strikes Services firm Amey is seeking to avoid strike action by refuse collectors and street cleaners across a joint Surrey contract over pay and working conditions. The potential industrial action will impact waste services on behalf of Elmbridge, Woking, Surrey Heath and Mole Valley, delivered by Amey as part of a joint contract signed in December … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Tesco and WRAP push food waste reporting Retailer Tesco is pushing for reporting of food waste by retailers and hospitality businesses to be made mandatory in order to meet United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Dave Lewis – chief executive of Tesco – is chair of the Champions 12.3 group which is working to meet SDG 12.3. This calls on all countries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Scottish landfill ban delay is “sensible” The Scottish Government’s decision to delay its ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste until 2025 has been described as “sensible” by local authority and waste management representatives. On Friday (20 September) the Scottish Government admitted defeat in its aim to end the landfilling biodegradable municipal waste to landfill by 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story). Environment Secretary… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Drivers of Arctic ice cap change: Linking climate and weather Martin Sharp, Professor at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences University of Alberta, Canada, discusses drivers of Arctic ice cap change and his thoughts on linking climate and weather. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news EMR and Currys PC World launch schools recycling campaign Metal recycling business, EMR Metal Recycling, has partnered with the electrical retailer, Currys PC World, to launch a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and metals recycling initiative in UK schools. ‘Recyclabots’, a free schools education programme aimed at Key Stage 2, has been launched to coincide with Recycle Week, to help schools and children … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news Regulating chemicals: is putting a price on health impacts unrealistic and misleading? If a chemical threatens health or the environment, shouldn’t it just be replaced by safer alternatives? Or should regulators try to calculate a ‘cost’ for this harm to health or the environment (e.g. the cost of someone getting breast cancer), and then compare this with any costs involved in replacing the chemical? You may think it […] CHEM Trust · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news ‘Misuse’ blamed for Malaysia plastic bag export A review carried out on behalf of Milton Keynes council has suggested that the local authority was not at fault over an incident that saw council-branded plastic recycling bags dumped at a site in Malaysia. Instead it is believed that the bags may have been used outside of the council’s own collection service – and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2019 Industry news The Sargasso Sea Commission: High seas conservation Dr David Freestone and Professor Howard Roe explore how the Sargasso Sea Commission could be a new paradigm for high seas conservation. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Sept 2019 Industry news Our fashion habit is out of control The negative impact of fast fashion is an issue that is close to my heart. I worry about it a lot… In fact, I even wrote a poem about it! We have a warped relationship with textiles. In the UK, we consume more new clothing than any other European country, send 11 million garments to landfill every week and many of us feel embarrassed to be seen in the same outfit multiple times! Resource Futures · 23 Sept 2019