Recycling news: 2019

Industry news UK misses ELV targets despite rate increase EXCLUSIVE: The UK recorded a 1.9% increase in its End of Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling and recovery rate in 2017, but remains short of meeting EU targets for the second consecutive year. Newly-released European Commission data reveals that the UK achieved a rate of 94.1% in 2017, up from 92.2% the previous year. Despite the rise, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Letsrecycle Live returns in 2021 Following the inaugural Letsrecycle Live event which took place in May this year, parent company the Environment Media Group (EMG), has provided an update on plans for the next show, on 12 & 13 May 2021 at Stoneleigh, Coventry. And, EMG said it was pleased to announced that Letsrecycle Live has been shortlisted in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Metal Matters scores a century On 5 September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council became the 100th local authority to launch the MetalMatters programme to 114,000 households. Valpak · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Customer service - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Home Office Furniture, Storage & Accessories - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Design and planning tools - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Chichester rejects role in West Sussex food waste trial Chichester district council has decided not to take part in a trial of food waste collections in West Sussex, citing uncertainty about funding and the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy. The West Sussex Waste Partnership (WSWP) is hoping to test food waste collections in the county and is looking for one rural and one urban … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news 100th local authority joins MetalMatters A metal recycling campaign has been supported by its 100th local authority, against a background of “high levels” of public engagement with metals messaging. The 100th MetalMatters programme launch was by the East Riding of Yorkshire council at an event in Bridlington in a bid to target 114,000 households in the area. It was supported … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Jair Bolsonaro’s government blocked funding for fire prevention The post Jair Bolsonaro’s government blocked funding for fire prevention appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 17 Sept 2019 Industry news Is grass always greener? Evaluating environmental impact of synthetic sports pitches Should we pass on plastic pitches? With conversations kicking off about plastic in sport, water use on turf and year-round pitch performance, how do you find the perfect pitch? Fidra · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news UK could start to import waste wood biomass Imports of waste wood biomass into the UK look a likely possibility going forward, according to the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). Andy Hill, Chair of the WRA, said some UK-based biomass plants had already begun to trial imports of waste wood from Europe, as the number of biomass plants coming on stream in the UK […] Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news ‘Push waste reduction’, urges Shadow Minister Labour’s Shadow Waste and Recycling Minister has said that the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy does not put enough emphasis on waste reduction. Sandy Martin, who is MP for Ipswich and has held the shadow post for a year, said that while the document had many positives, Labour did not agree with all elements of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Suez finds up to £35bn needed for waste infrastructure Between £26-35 billion is needed to transform the UK’s waste infrastructure to meet future demands, according to an economics report from Suez UK. “The Economics of Change in the Resources and Waste Sector”, paper assesses the key economic drivers within the waste industry and how substantial investment will be needed to meet environmental targets set … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Lucozade commits to 100% recycled content by 2030 Demand for feedstock derived from plastic recycling has received a boost from a production plan released by Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS), although there is potential for competition from supplies of plant-based plastic-like material. The drinks manufacturer has said its packaging will be 100% recyclable inside the next decade, as part of plans to move to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Building a sustainable future from our oceans To address modern-day sustainability challenges, the EMBRC-ERIC was established to bridge the gap between marine biological research and innovation. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Sept 2019 Industry news Costa Coffee lobbied against ‘latte levy’ before Treasury dropped plan The post Costa Coffee lobbied against ‘latte levy’ before Treasury dropped plan appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 15 Sept 2019 Industry news Design and the circular economy – deep dive - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 15 Sept 2019 Industry news Food and the circular economy – deep dive - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 15 Sept 2019 Industry news Sainsburys pledges to halve plastic packaging Retailer Sainsbury’s today (13 September) announced what it described as “an ambitious new commitment to reduce plastic packaging by 50% by 2025”. This new target includes all branded food packaging, Sainsbury’s brand food packaging and packaging across all of Sainsbury’s operations. The move could see milk sold in refillable glass containers or in pouches for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Pow confirmed for Defra resources and waste brief Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow, who joined the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary earlier this week has been confirmed as the new junior minister with responsibility for waste and recycling. Mrs Pow succeeds Therese Coffey who was moved last weekend to become the new secretary of state for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Adding quality to the materials stream Jacob Hayler, executive director of the Environmental Services Association, looks how to improve quality in the recycling materials stream. OPINION: In the media over the last 12 months there have been a whole series of “horror pictures” of mixed plastics dumped and left to rot both in the UK and abroad alongside the questions such … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Thanks for coming to see us! Thank you to all our members who attended our autumn meeting in Birmingham this week and to all those members and non members who came to see us on our stand at RWM as well. As ever we had a fantastic members’ meeting, with some very interesting and thought provoking presentations from our speakers. We […] Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Lib Dem’s Baroness Bakewell to address LARAC The Liberal Democrat’s House of Lords’ spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs will address the upcoming LARAC local authority recycling officers conference to be held next month. Baroness Catherine Bakewell of Hardington and Mandeville will deliver an opening keynote to the gathering of local authority recycling officers and waste management professionals. She draws upon … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Key plastics role for waste sector, says eXXpedition leader The waste sector has a key role to play in changing consumer behaviour around plastics, says a mission leader preparing to sail around the world to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. Sally Earthrowl is part of eXXpedition, a team of 300 women set to circumnavigate the globe on voyage which hopes to contribute to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Council EfW contracts ‘to rise by inflation’ Data from a survey of local authorities shows that median gate fee prices for energy from waste contracts in 2018 were £89 a tonne, up £3 on the year before. Waste management firms have concurred with the gate fee numbers and said that price rises for local authorities in the future will centre on inflation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Training schemes tackle HGV driver shortages A number of training schemes have been launched across the waste management industry in an attempt to tackle the shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers. The lack of drivers is a long-running issue and has caused problems for waste companies – many are having to pay drivers more and using agency drivers to supplement … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news GAP Organics and Keenan Recycling in AD partnership GAP Organics and Keenan Recycling have partnered to turn food waste into usable gas in the North East of England. The move is in response to the rising volume of food waste collected in the region and the gas will be used to supply power networks in the North East. The food waste will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Guernsey halves residual waste with recycling changes Guernsey has halved the amount of residual waste it collects after making major changes to its recycling services. Announcing the recycling success, the island’s government, the States of Guernsey, indicated that the ‘pay as you throw’ charge for residual waste was not the defining factor behind the rise, pointing to the introduction of food waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Imerys One-Stop-Shop at K 2019 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 13 Sept 2019 Industry news Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) goes for Nature-Based Solutions Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) contributes to increasing the evidence base on Nature-Based Solutions by taking part in two Horizon 2020 projects, NAIAD and OPERANDUM, as we find out here. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Red Industries acquires Haz Environmental Red Industries, which provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste management services across the UK, has acquired the share capital of waste management company, Haz Environmental. The acquisition of the West Bromwich based company, said Red Industries, is “a further strategic step by Red in expanding and strengthening their position as one of the UK’s leading independent … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Partnerships - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news My top 10 tips for Zero Waste Champions I’ve worked for several years now as a “Love Food Hate Waste Champion” for Oxfordshire County Council. However, earlier this year I left Oxfordshire for pastures new and was very sorry not to be continuing with this role. I met up with Becky from the waste management team to share some of the issues I’ve… Zero Waste Week · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news ‘A monstrous disposable industry’: Fast facts about fast fashion The post ‘A monstrous disposable industry’: Fast facts about fast fashion appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news News in brief (12/09/2019) With news on: ADBA celebrates tenth anniversary; Public to visit Veolia MRF on ‘Open House London’; Smurfit Kappa recognised for “sustainability approach”; Five-year fellowship granted to research plastic production ADBA celebrates tenth anniversary The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) celebrated its 10th anniversary this week (September 10). And, despite highlighting … letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Cornwall to spend £62m on collection contract Cornwall council will put up to £62 million more into its household waste collection and cleansing contract in an effort to boost its recycling rates. The contract will see new vehicles and facilities acquired, as well as move to fortnightly residual waste collections and weekly recycling and food waste services. Cornwall’s recycling rate for 2017/18 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Quality concern over council’s commingled switch North Warwickshire’s decision to end twin-stream collections and switch to commingled has prompted criticism from the paper industry, which has branded it a “short-term move”. The borough council will no longer collect paper and card separately from other dry mixed recycling at the kerbside – it cited falling paper prices, the cost of replacing bin … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news NBB appoints Pierre Augstein - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 12 Sept 2019 Industry news Bywaters Launches University Coffee Cup Recycling Project Bywaters is set to launch coffee cup recycling campaign in three London universities with Hubbub and Starbucks, helping our clients in the education sector further reduce their carbon footprints. Bywaters · 11 Sept 2019 Industry news Biffa reports ‘solid growth’ in half-year update Waste services firm Biffa says its trading in the first six months of the 2019/20 financial year has “been in line with board’s expectations”, in a six-month trading update issued today. The announcement comes ahead of its half-year interim results which are due to be released later in the year. In today’s statement, the company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2019