Recycling news: 2004
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TRAID joins forces with supermarket chain Co-op
Textile recycling organisation TRAID forms agreement with the Co-op to situate recycling banks at its stores
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2004
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Time ticking on community waste fund; Photo call for globetroting waste "nerds"; and, WRAP urges councils to buy recycled
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2004
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High-rise flats in Lincoln offered recycling scheme
Three high-rise flats in Lincoln have been given a recycling scheme thanks to a grant from EMR
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2004
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Euro ministers to consider battery recycling proposals
The Council of Ministers is to meet later this month to assess producer responsibility proposals for waste batteries
letsrecycle.com News · 14 Dec 2004
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London Remade issues warning over river waste transport
Capital could lose capacity to transport thousands of tonnes of waste by river unless action is taken, report warns
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2004
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Textile recycling industry waits expectantly for New Year
The textile recycling industry is hoping for a good start to 2005 following a difficult 2004
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2004
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New collection scheme in Carmarthen doubles recycling rate
High participation in the Welsh council's blue bin kerbside recycling service achieves 25% recycling rate
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2004
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Recycling target cap could mean “foot comes off pedal”
Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee urges members not to slow down following Defra's 30% recycling target cap
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2004
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Friends of the Earth anger over reduced recycling targets
Pressure group accuses government of sacrificing the environment for short-term political gain
letsrecycle.com News · 13 Dec 2004
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Developing markets for low-grade compost is vital
Composting Association CEO Jane Gilbert highlights need to find low-grade markets in letsrecycle.com interview
letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2004
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Plastic exports to remain strong through Chinese New Year
Reprocessors and exporters say demand for recycled plastic will not be hit by Chinese New Year as much as in the past
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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North Wales firm in bid to build 3.5m tyre recycling plant
Used Tyre Distillation Research seeks funding to complete final stages of development for prototype tyre reprocessing facility
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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Viridor half-year profits up 30%, interim results show
The company, which has signed deals with several councils this year, has announced its half-year financial results.
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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Innovation Forum to break down barriers between councils
Group led by West Sussex county council to seek better ways for councils to work together to provide cheaper waste services
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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High Peak to expand recycling collections by 22,000 homes
Abitibi-Consolidated Recycling Europe wins three-year contract for new multi-material recycling services in Derbyshire
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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Farmers face ban on waste dumping and burning
Agriculture industry faces the same waste management regulations as other UK industries under newly-proposed legislation
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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Growing business: the challenges facing the Composting Association 10 years on
Chief executive of the Composting Association, Dr Jane Gilbert, talks to Claudia Cahalane about the main issues for the sector in 2005 and says there may well be difficulty putting to land all the low-grade compost that is being produced.
letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2004
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Viridor to develop new waste infrastructure in Devon
Devon gives Viridor planning permission for new waste processing and recycling facilities at its Heathfield site
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2004
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Time to stop piloting recycling schemes, LARAC says
Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee says it is time for councils to use proven recycling schemes learned from others
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2004
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Defra caps recycling targets at 30% and reduces LATS fines
Defra announces measures to relieve pressure on Council Tax, as well as announcing its three-year 260 million recycling reward fund
letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2004
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Onyx wins seven-year Blackpool recycling and refuse contract
Onyx to introduce new multi-material kerbside recycling service for Blackpool under new collection deal starting in 2005
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2004
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Three bidders for Manchester fridge mountain contract
EMR, WRG and M Baker Recycling in the running for the Brixton Estates contract to remove Manchester's fridge mountain
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2004
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Government pledges “new focus” on environment
Defra publishes its strategy for the next five years, and the full Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2004
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Defra announces 6.2m recycling incentive scheme trials
Defra departmental strategy unveils trials of incentives for household waste recycling at supermarkets and in the home
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2004
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Environmental crime to be tackled in new Bill
Government publishes Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill, which brings in powers to combat illegal waste disposal
letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2004
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B&Q calls for more compost of consistent quality
The DIY chain says it wants to use more compost but needs to be guaranteed consistent products with high availability
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Ken Livingstone backs one million tonne recycling facility
Mayor backs new waste facility in Willesden, which aims to recycle over 1m tonnes tonnes of construction and other waste a year
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Defra call for researchers; London hazardous waste warning; Morley celebrates can recycling; and, smart shopping in Warwickshire
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Recovery plants should do more to recycle steel, expert says
In an interview with letsrecycle.com , expert John May has urged MBT and EfW operators to pull more steel from their facilities
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Surrey hands out 500,000 to waste collection authorities
County council awards funding to its districts and boroughs to help improve recycling and composting rates in Surrey
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Investigation underway after man dies at Cardiff landfill
Joint police, council and HSE investigation underway after council operative dies at Cardiff's Lamby Way landfill
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Rexam Glass demands action over recycled green glass
Container manufacturer calls for alternate markets for green glass to be made commercially viable
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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The way forward for steel packaging recycling in UK
Claudia Cahalane talks to John May about his ambitions for maximising the amount of steel packaging recycling in the UK.
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2004
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Cory and Shanks in running for Gloucestershire PFI contract
Cory Environmental and Shanks Waste Solutions named as short-listed bidders for 25-year Gloucestershire waste contract
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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Minosus hazardous waste project beats final legal challenge
UK's first underground facility for hazardous waste set to open by June 2005 after High Court throws out resident's challenge
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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European Recycling Platform announces WEEE partners
Compliance scheme set up by Sony, Braun and Electrolux appoints Geodis and CCR to manage members' WEEE obligations
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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Scottish recyclers gain 2m fund; three council schemes win awards; and, Liverpool community recyclers launch new service
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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Government consults on development of waste infrastructure
Defra and ODPM issue consultations on planning, municipal waste strategies, changes to Waste Strategy 2000 and waste data
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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Recycled glass has “huge potential” in making concrete
Waste and Resources Action Programme study shows positive results for using waste glass in the concrete-making process
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2004
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PRN prices in steel, aluminium and plastic sectors soar
The market for packaging waste recovery notes has been thrown into turmoil as the end of 2004 draws near
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Dec 2004