Recycling news: 2001
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Buy Recycled campaign launches website for consumer information
Consumers now have a Larac promoted website to check out information about buying recycled goods
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jan 2001
Industry news
Sainsbury's launches biodegradable packaging for organic products
Biodegradable packaging for organic products could be followed with wider use of the potato-based material
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jan 2001
Industry news
IWM study into MRFs tackles design, markets and other key issues
A new study gives important guidance to planning and running materials recovery facilities
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jan 2001
Industry news
IWM study into MRFs tackles design, markets and other key issues
With the government predicting that as many as 316 materials recovery facilities will be needed to meet the targets set in its waste strategy, publication of a booklet on MRFs by the Institute of Waste Management is very welcome.
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jan 2001
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United brings in bonus structure to help push up recycling in Scunthorpe
Workers at a showpiece household recycling centre in Scunthorpe are to receive a bonus if they help recycle more materials
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2001
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SITA starts six year Ashford contract with kerbside collection planned
A new waste collection contract has started in Ashford, Kent with the council advising residents to remove plastic bottle tops
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2001
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Recovered paper sector looks to hold on to charges as prices fall
The New Year has seen some price falls for recovered paper which is focussing merchants' attention on collection costs
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2001
Industry news
US coalition asks President-elect to signal support for recycling
US President-elect George Bush has been asked by the National Recycling Coalition to ensure full support for recycling
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2001
Industry news
Jack Allen Refuse Services bought by Dennis Eagle
Leading refuse vehicle company Dennis Eagle has bought the refuse vehicle business of Jack Allen, promising seamless integration
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jan 2001