Recycling news: 2018

Industry news News from the Network 8 – 12 October There’s plenty in store for this weeks news from the network… Eddie celebrates 30 years of service at ASDA, supported by USEL’s Workable NI Programme What a very special day for Eddie celebrating 30 years of service with Asda Ballyclare. Eddie is supported through our Workable NI programme and is responsible for the maintenance of […] Reuse Network · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news WHA Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Smoke Control Laws and Raising Public Awareness to Address Air The WHA welcomes the Governments focus on addressing genuine air quality concerns arising from the domestic burning of solid Fuels and wood, however, believe proposals will only improve air quality if they focus on stronger enforcement of the existing rules and better public education, especially in urban areas. The Smoke Control Act already provides powers to Local Authorities and Government t… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news Government announces reduction in Plug-In-Car Grant The Government have announced their plans to change the current structure of their Plug-In-Car Grant in line with the increased uptake of electric vehicles. The new structure will see the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles reduced from £4,500 to £3,500 with Category 2 and 3 vehicles no longer eligible for the grant. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news Can we rethink how and when we access household products to tackle climate change? The public is supportive of emission reduction strategies that are likely to bring significant changes to the way we access household products such as clothing, cars, appliances and furniture to tackle climate change, finds a new study led by Cardiff University Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news LARAC winners highlight ‘amazing work’ The winners of the annual LARAC celebration awards were announced earlier this week, with awards ranging from best council communication campaign to team of the year. LARAC chair Carole Taylor welcomed everyone to the annual event, which is now in its tenth year and held during the LARAC local authority recycling officers committee’s annual conference. She … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news Mixed reactions to EU recycled content proposals Wednesday’s vote by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee to amend the Commission’s Single Use Plastics Directive has received mixed responses. And, the parent body of the UK’s British Retail Consortium, described the amendments as “astonishing” and said the core principles of the legislation have been lost in “politically-driven debate”. The Environment Committee on Wednesday voted …… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news The Nobel Prize in climate chaos: Romer, Nordhaus and the IPCC - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 12 Oct 2018 Industry news Ward breathes new life into Ilkeston’s Albion Leisure Centre Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has opened its third Ilkeston site this week at a former leisure... Ward Recycling · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news Michael Gove criticised over ‘gross inequality’ of fishing quota system The post Michael Gove criticised over ‘gross inequality’ of fishing quota system appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news Microplastics found in fifty percent of freshwater insects New research shows that microplastics are being overlooked in river ecosystems where they contaminate insects and pose risk to other wildlife Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news Nestlé Waters rolls out national recycling programme Nestlé Waters has confirmed that it will be continuing its partnership with recycling charity, Recoup, and environmental education firm, Wastebuster, to deliver an updated recycling programme for schools this year. The ‘R-Generation’ programme will be rolled out nationally to primary and secondary schools in the UK, to help children understand the importance and their responsibilities … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news SUEZ calls for recycling label shake-up A new on-pack recycling labelling system featuring both colours and numbers could help simplify recycling for consumers without costing councils millions, according to SUEZ. The recycling company claims that while there are a “plethora” of recycling labels and symbols, including the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) and the Green Dot, there is currently no consistent, universal, … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news Strategy to “go further” than EU’s Circular Economy Defra and government policy on waste and recycling was explained to delegates at this week’s LARAC conference in Nottingham by the department’s Chris Preston. And, in the opening session, chaired by LARAC chair Carole Taylor, delegates also heard from Mary Creagh MP and Brendan Fatchett of 365 Response. As deputy director for waste and recycling, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Oct 2018 Industry news Revealed: the millionaires hoarding UK fishing rights The post Revealed: the millionaires hoarding UK fishing rights appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Recognition of achievements to date can inspire next steps in decarbonisation Ahead of Green GB Week, Matthew Wright, Managing Director at Ørsted UK, reviews the UK power sector's journey to decarbonisation, highlighting the importance of consistent government policy in allowing the renewables sector to grow. Aldersgate Group · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Cardiff’s £7m role researching greener planet A £7m investment in research will help Cardiff University scientists play a key role in developing cleaner, greener industrial processes Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Cyndi Rhoades attended the largest Positive Impact conference in the world to share the exciting developments happening at Worn Again Technologies “Thank you very much for your participation in ChangeNOW ! Your energy and your inspiring talk contributed to make this second edition of ChangeNOW a success beyond our expectations. The summit has gained international recognition in less than 2 years, not only because we all share a high concern for positive impact, but also because […] Worn Again Technologies news · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Application submitted to re-open Potters landfill Potters Waste management has applied to increase the amount of waste allowed at its Bryn Posteg landfill site, allowing it to re-open after the company’s permit was suspended earlier this year. This comes after Natural Resources Wales (NRW) suspended its permit in January 2018, which meant the Welsh waste firm was not allowed to tip … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Agency prosecutes four over driving range soil deposit Four people have been fined following an Environment Agency investigation which found two haulage companies had deposited large amounts of waste soil on a driving range. According to an announcement from the Agency, two brothers who run a driving range in Ashford, were paid by a number of hauliers to deposit waste soil to create … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Plymouth Council and Viridor team up for plastics campaign Plymouth City Council and Viridor have teamed up to show residents how putting the “right stuff in the right bin” can ensure more plastics are recycled, reprocessed and reused. In a behind-the-scenes day of filming at the Chelson Meadow Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), the council and Viridor captured the journey of plastic; demonstrating how it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news How can we cut enough coal to get to 1.5? The post How can we cut enough coal to get to 1.5? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Oct 2018 Industry news Environmental regulations: Far more than red tape Far from being a drag on the economy, well-designed environmental regulations can increase business investment in innovation and skills and drive competitiveness, argues Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news The IPCC Report: Why the UK needs a strong Environment Bill The IPCC report on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees has strengthened the business case for a strong Environment Bill, argues Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news The IPCC report: an insurmountable challenge or a global opportunity? Achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as set out by the IPCC report, will require very challenging emission cuts across all economic sectors but recent progress provides a strong basis from which more ambitious action can be taken argues Nick Molho, Executive Director of the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Battery recycling challenge for Powys schools Der Beitrag Battery recycling challenge for Powys schools erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news UK government looks to weaken tremor standards after fracking starts The post UK government looks to weaken tremor standards after fracking starts appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Healthcare Environmental stripped of some NHS work Health Minister Stephen Barclay has confirmed that Mitie will “step in and replace” the service provided by Healthcare Environmental Services to some NHS trusts in England. The move comes after clinical waste from some trusts was allowed to stockpile at Healthcare Environmental’s sites, which the company said was because of a lack of incineration capacity. Speaking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Cuts to HWRCs will ‘significantly’ hit recycling A YouGov survey for FCC Environment has found that further reductions in services at Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) could “significantly affect recycling rates”. The poll for FCC Environment, which runs 96 HWRCs for 24 local authorities, showed that around a quarter of people visit their HWRC at least every month, and 64% have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Charity ‘rescues’ over 800 fridges for re-use A Liverpool-based charity has announced that its scheme has “saved” more than 850 fridges and freezers from scrap yards, and processed them for re-use. CREATE UK says the 876 fridges were taken from household recycling centres across Merseyside and into the charity’s workshop, where staff repaired them and they were later sold to low-income families … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Grundon opens £7 million Banbury facility Grundon Waste Management has opened a £7 million waste facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The 20,000 sq m facility on Thorne Road will see Grundon integrate its offices, depot and waste transfer station onto the one site. The site will consist of a waste transfer building, and a MRF with storage and processing facilities for recovered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Recycling scheme launches in Leeds city centre An initiative in Leeds which will pilot recycling facilities for plastic, cans and paper cups across the city centre will launch later today (October 9). The initiative is called #LeedsByExample and will aim to increase ‘on-the-go’ recycling by trialling a range of different technologies and methods to get people to recycle their items correctly. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2018 Industry news Chair raises WRA profile at European conference Wood Recyclers’ Association Chairman Andy Hill is to chair this year’s European Biomass to Power 2018 conference in Sweden. The two day event, which will take place on 7th and 8th November in Stockholm, will include updates on the European biomass market and its developments, as well as focusing on sustainability and commodity challenges. It […] Wood Recyclers Association · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news US warning as Chinese firms look at UK paper mills The UK government has confirmed that Chinese mill groups are considering paper or pulp production in the UK. But, a top American recycling official has warned of the threat that Chinese investment could pose to existing businesses in the paper recycling and mill sector. The confirmation of possible Chinese investment came in discussions of China’s crackdown … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news BIG raises £150 million for biomass investment The Bioenergy Infrastructure Group (BIG) has announced that it has raised a further £150 million from three companies to invest in “new UK biomass and waste to energy assets”. The additional investment has been made by Infracapital, Helios Energy Investments and Aurium Capital Markets, bringing the aggregate funding to over £600 million since the company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news letsrecycle.com launches new event for 2019 letsrecycle.com has announced a brand new event, Letsrecycle Live, which will welcome a range of professionals from across the waste management industry. The show allows visitors to see the latest plant, equipment and vehicles in a live working environment for the first time. Consisting of nine zones, stretching across indoor, outdoor and live demonstration areas, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news Powerday returns to London Build 2018 On 22nd and 23rd October, Powerday will be exhibiting at the London Build Expo 2018 at the Olympia Exhibition Centre. London Build is the leading construction event in London and has over 300 exhibito... Powerday · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news Healthcare Environmental responds to stockpiling claims Healthcare Environmental Services has denied that any dangerous waste on its sites has been stockpiled, and stated that all waste is “correctly stored and adheres to agreed guidelines“. However, the company did confirm that due to a lack of incineration capacity, its site in Normanton, West Yorkshire, has reached a level where alternative storage has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news AO.com extends fridge recycling plant Online electricals retailer AO.com has announced that it will open a new ‘mobile fridge’ recycling plant at its facility in Telford. The company says it will now be able to process absorption fridges, often referred to as ammonia fridges and frequently used in caravans, motorhomes, boats and hotel rooms, where there is a requirement for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news 13 things you should know about 1.5 The post 13 things you should know about 1.5 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 Oct 2018 Industry news Can negative emissions really save the world? The post Can negative emissions really save the world? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 Oct 2018