Recycling news: 2020

Industry news Paddy Cowan 23 October 1942 – 6 October 2020 It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Paddy Cowan, the owner and publisher of The Irish World newspaper. Powerday's Chairman, Mick Crossan, said: Paddy was indeed a great frie... Powerday · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Sector anticipating ‘return to normal’ by 2023 The waste sector is not anticipating a “return to normal” for waste volumes and composition until 2023, according to Stuart Hayward-Higham, the technical development director at Suez. Speaking at the MRF conference today, 8 October, Mr Hayward-Higham assessed the ‘lessons learnt during the covid-19 pandemic’ and explained what material recycling facilities (MRF) should anticipate in … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Remembering Ralph Higgins – Crest Cooperative It is with great sadness we learned of the passing of Ralph Higgins on 13 August 2020. Ralph was an electrical engineer at Crest Cooperative in Llandudno, North Wales where he had been working for the last seven years. Reuse Network · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news REA comments on UKERC’s ‘Pathway to net zero heating in the UK’ report REA says report must also include the range of technologies available, including bioenergy. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news The impact of COVID-19 on mattress recycling and UK landfill Coronavirus has had an impact on nearly every sector and region across the UK, and none more so than the waste industry. At a time when recycling and sustainability were becoming more of a prominent focus across... The Furniture Recycling Group · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Add your title to this box - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news FRADE pays tribute to their founder Julia Cherret Tribute to FRADE Founder who sadly passed away. Julia was a pioneer, setting up our organisation in her garage in 1990 and forming the charity, a few short years later. Reuse Network · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Co-op and Jayplas trial in-store plastics take-back In the wake of the Co-op announcement that 50 of its sites in southern England will take in “scrunchy film”, such as biscuit wrappers, yoghurt pots and toilet roll wrappers, it can be confirmed that the material will go to UK plastics recycling business Jayplas. The company which will use as much of the material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Air pollution levels affect children’s ability to learn - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Birmingham sees trade waste income shortfall Street Scene, Birmingham city council’s in-house waste company, recorded a £1.9 million income shortfall in 2019/20, partly as a result of losing customers for its trade waste services. A report which went before the council’s resources overview and scrutiny committee on 10 September showed that in the 2019/20 financial year, the local authority received an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Tolga Aktas: Protecting Nature through Photojournalism and Conservation In this interview, conservation biologist, writer, and environmental photojournalist Tolga Aktas discusses protecting nature and connecting people to the natural world through storytelling, wildlife photography, and environmental action. This interview is part of our Planet Hero series, which shines a light on the most inspirational people taking action to protect our planet. Series 1 is […] Th… Planet Patrol · 8 Oct 2020 Industry news Spotlight on Knight Energy Services Knight Energy Services are specialists in solid fuels sampling, testing, supervision and inspection services. The team works across the fuel supply, energy generation and recycling industries with a variety of materials including virgin wood products, agricultural residues, recycled wood, coal, coke, RDF, SRF & MSW. The company offers a dedicated fuel and process residue testing […] Wood Recyclers Association · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Changes to Distributor Take back Scheme: Common questions and answers Stephanie Simpson provides some answers to the most common questions about forthcoming changes to the Distributor Take back Scheme. Valpak · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Advent of Change We’re pleased to announce that we will be one of the 48 charities supported by the Advent of Change product line up for Christmas 2020. Each year non-profit social enterprise... Emmaus UK · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Greater Manchester sees 5% recycling drop The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) recorded a 5.1% drop in its recycling rate in the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year (Apr-Jun 2020), compared with the same period in 2019. The Authority’s waste and recycling committee will be asked to note a report next week, 14 October, which shows that its recycling rate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Technical competence amnesty agreed by EA WAMITAB says it will not regard the failure to complete and pass relevant assessments as a failure to comply with the technical competence scheme until 1 January 2021. The amnesty has been announced with the Environment Agency recognising restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic have made it difficult for many operators to sit the relevant tests. It will apply for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news EU auditors warn over plastics recycling infrastructure The need for the UK and other European countries to increase infrastructure for the recycling of plastics is signalled in a review from the European Court of Auditors, published yesterday (October 6). And at the same time, the Court warns that there is a “significant risk that the EU will not meet its plastic packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Call for ban on processing scrap metal with WEEE The WEEE Forum has called for competent authorities to prohibit the practice of purchasing and processing metal scrap that contains waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Brussels-based association says metal scrap containing WEEE must be treated and processed by facilities that are officially permitted or certified to do so. Competent authorities must develop targeted, … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Morrisons to add quieter hours in all stores every Sunday - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news EV Roam to support roaming between UK charging networks New service to support uptake and interoperability of EV roaming in UK REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Oct 2020 Industry news Save the Date – 21 Oct: CIWM Webinar with Recycleye ... Recycleye news · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news REA responds to PM’s vision to make UK a world-leader in green energy by 2030 Government pledges to make Covid-19 catalyst for drive to build back greener. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news Praise for Sims crane operators in Avonmouth blaze Avon Fire and Rescue Service has praised the work of crane operators at Sims Group’s Avonmouth metal recycling site, in helping to bring a large fire there under control. And, latest reports from the fire service are that at midday on 6 October, smoke and steam from the incident at the Royal Edward Dock has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news New Waste Management NED for OPRL Board Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news Veolia acquires 29.9% stake in Suez Veolia has acquired a 29.9% share in Suez after Engie’s board of directors agreed to sell their stake in the French waste management company yesterday (5 October). The acquisition is seen as a prelude to Veolia launching a full bid for its rival. Engie says the transaction represents disposal proceeds of €3.4 billion and will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news Waste sector hits back at Scottish EfW report The waste management sector has hit back at a Scottish report which warned about potential emissions and carbon issues around energy from waste plants, calling it ‘unfair’. SESA, the Scottish branch of the waste management trade body, the Environment Services Association, issued a strongly worded statement in wake of the report published yesterday (5 October). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news Veolia applies to vary permit for Bridgnorth facility Veolia has applied for a bespoke installation permit for its flat screen recycling facility in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Veolia’s facility began operations in 2016 and is designed to recycle PC monitors and LCD, LED and plasma display units. LCD units are processed using two purpose-built robots, following the removal of speakers, plugs and accessories. The facility … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2020 Industry news Future acquires Neston Environmental Services Kirkby-based hazardous waste management specialist Future Industrial Services has announced that it has acquired the trade and assets of Neston Environmental Services for an undisclosed fee. Neston Environmental Services is based in Liverpool and specialised in the “provision of total waste management solutions and industrial cleaning services across the United Kingdom”. The acquisition, effect… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news Viridor and Warrington in waste processing deal Viridor has signed an agreement with Warrington borough council which will see 52,000 tonnes of residual waste converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and processed at Viridor’s Runcorn energy recovery facility. The contract, which started earlier this year, will run for an initial three years with the option of a further two years. The estimated contract value over … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news WEEE Conference discusses producer take-back Awareness and communication are key to the introduction of a successful instore take-back scheme, according to the compliance and recycling operations manager at Dixons Carphone. Matt Manning was speaking at the virtual WEEE Conference 2020 on 30 September, which was organised by letsrecycle.com. Electrical retail giant Dixons Carphone has met requirements for waste electrical and … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news Worn Again Technologies Brings Together Cross-Industry Circular Advisory Panel Worn Again Technologies’ Founder Cyndi Rhoades has convened a Circular Advisory Panel (CAP) for guidance and influence as the company progresses towards commercialisation in the circular textile economy. Worn Again Technologies news · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news FCC awarded £40 million Kent HWRC contract FCC Environment has been awarded a five year contract by Kent county council, worth £40 million, to manage and operate 12 Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs). The contract, which was previously held by Biffa (see letsrecycle.com story), also covers the haulage of wastes from the HWRC sites as well as three transfer stations. FCC said it will “bring a range of benefits to the contract … letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news Energy from waste could become ‘worse than landfill’ Small changes in municipal waste composition could push energy from waste above landfill in generating climate change emissions, a Scottish Government funded report has found. The study also reasons that energy from waste can no longer be considered a “low carbon technology” in the UK, largely because electricity generation is becoming more decarbonised. The technical … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Oct 2020 Industry news Spider-Man dans ton Happy Meal® en ce moment chez McDonald’s® - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news New definition for energy storage must be a ‘stopgap measure’ only REA comment: New definition for energy storage must be a 'stopgap measure' only REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news Members of Congress warn Trump not to push for plastic concessions in Kenya trade talks The post Members of Congress warn Trump not to push for plastic concessions in Kenya trade talks appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news New study finds 40% of plant species are at risk of extinction A new study highlights that 40% of plant species are at threatened with extinction due to the continued destruction of our natural world. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news Welsh council considers in-house wood recycling A Welsh council is considering building an in-house waste wood recycling facility which it says will “reduce the environmental impacts associated with waste wood management”. Blaenau Gwent county borough council, which is run by independent councillors, runs an in-house civic amenity site for its 69,000 residents through Silent Valley, a teckal company. Statistics from Waste Data Flow suggest t… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news Viridor’s recycling assets ‘on the market’ A long-talked of sale of Viridor’s recycling assets looks to be moving closer. Within the waste management sector there is a growing expectation that Viridor’s new owners, KKR, have opted to sell on the recycling activities but keep the energy from waste business. Consequently, Viridor’s recycling division, which is strong in plastics, glass and paper … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2020 Industry news Time to de-mystify plastic film Pete Wills, Senior Consultant at Resource Futures, has been looking at the emerging opportunities made available by new technology to help identify post-production and post-consumer plastics in the field, and in particular plastic film. He considers the challenges for the waste sector and how this advanced technology will improve the identification of plastic types and thus aid their sorting, d… Resource Futures · 2 Oct 2020