Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Packaging reforms will take ‘a number of years’ Any government plans for packaging reform, including those set out in the upcoming Resources and Waste Strategy, will take “a number of years” before being implemented into UK law. That’s according to Paul Bradley, team leader for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging Reform at Defra, who was speaking at the RWM Exhibition yesterday (12 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2018 Industry news Cornwall reports ‘surge’ in recycling Recycling rates in Cornwall for the first quarter of 2018 have risen by 5% from the same period last year, council figures have shown. Cornwall council announced earlier this week (September 10) that it achieved a rate of 42% for the first quarter of 2018, which was also 3% above its target for the period. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Sept 2018 Industry news Dude, where’s my EV? Will Tricker, Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, considers what further support is needed from government to ensure UK businesses are best placed to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles. Aldersgate Group · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news 2018 quality first report calls for recycling to be simplified The post 2018 quality first report calls for recycling to be simplified appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news Water, temperature and crop science productivity research Prof Robert Aiken, research crop scientist at Northwest Research—Extension Center tells us about his fascinating research into water and temperature, including the extent to which they limit crop productivity. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news Watch & Play the London Irish Rugby Kick Challenge Riding high after a fantastic start to the 2018/19 season, London Irish were challenged by their principal sponsor, Powerday, to show off their skills and kick rugby balls into a selection of Powerday... Powerday · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news Swindon set to drop plastics collections Swindon borough council is proposing to temporarily stop collecting plastics for recycling and will instead encourage residents to dispose of their plastic in their black residual waste bins. If approved, the proposal means that the material will be converted into solid recovered fuel (SRF) at a facility on Cheney Manor and sent for energy from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news EPR could help fund residual waste treatment, says SUEZ The UK could go beyond the Circular Economy package already signed with the European Union and go for 100% cost recovery of products under producer responsibility to help pay for residual waste treatment, waste firm SUEZ said today (12 September). As part of its lobbying work as Defra prepares its Resources and Waste Strategy, SUEZ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news Renewi confirms exit of Dumfries & Galloway contract Renewi announced yesterday (12 September) that it has successfully reached an agreement to exit its “loss-making” Dumfries and Galloway contract in Scotland. The agreement was reached between the waste-to-product company, Shanks Dumfries and Galloway Limited, Dumfries and Galloway (D&C) council and other parties, following discussions. The exit from the contract, on time and for the … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news ‘Simplify information’ advises Manchester flytipping report Waste crime in terms of fly-tipping is a significant and persistent problem in Greater Manchester with an average of 144 incidents a day. The figure comes in a newly-published study, ‘Tip of the Binberg’, which was supported by the EU’s Regional Development Fund and Manchester’s Business Growth Hub. It recommends simpler and clearer information for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2018 Industry news Dorset Waste Partnership ‘will cease to exist’ next year Waste collection services in Christchurch are likely be transferred to Dorset Council for a year as the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) “ceases to exist as a partnership” in April 2019. And, the DWP’s joint committee met today (11 September) to comment on a proposal to discuss the logistics of this, which could see a temporary … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news Zero Emissions Vehicle Summit an opportunity to further develop EV charging network REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news Over 80% of manufacturers want continued regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news REA welcomes governments’ investment in green vehicles, new batteries and low carbon technology REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news Transformative research on Cowpea: Innovative trap crop development and deployment Louis E. N Jackai and Beatrice N. Dingha from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at North Carolina A&T State University discuss their transformative research on Cowpea for increased and sustained production and use in the USA Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news RWM organisers ‘delighted’ with new visitor registration New RWM organiser, the PRYSM Group, has announced that nearly half of those registered to attend this year’s event will be doing so for the first time. The event, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 12th/13th September, has seen 46% of pre-registrations coming from brand new attendees. Hassan Allan, group marketing director of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news ‘Recyclers should learn from the logistics sector’ OPINION: A right turn for recycling. It’s time we learnt from the logistics sector if we want a recycling industry that works for business and the environment, argues Anthony Sant of AO Recycling. In business, most companies want to compete on a level playing field. We want to win business and gain a competitive advantage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2018 Industry news Report: Improving Markets for Recycled Plastics On behalf of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Resource Futures conducted a detailed review of global recycled plastics markets. This included evaluating trends, challenges, key issues and policy interventions. Resource Futures · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Metals sector welcomes EU’s BAT conclusions The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has welcomed publication last month (August 2018) of the BAT (best available technique) Conclusions for the Waste Treatment BREF of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) in the Official Journal of the European Union. (see below for general information and video about the BAT) The asociation said that “this brings … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Community Action Group Project, Oxfordshire The CAG Oxfordshire Project is a network of over 65 community action groups spread across Oxfordshire, each working towards making Oxfordshire a more sustainable county. Our groups take community led action based on issues such as waste, transport, food, energy, biodiversity and social justice. Started in 2001, the network is the largest of its kind … Continue reading "Community Action Group Pr… Resource Futures · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news State-of-the-art technology for natural radioactivity removal in groundwater Anna Goi, Senior Research Scientist at the Tallinn University of Technology turns our thoughts towards state-of-the-art technology for natural radioactivity removal in groundwater. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news The update of the Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) beyond 2021 Susanna Kaasinen, Project Manager at the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission – Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) explains the update of the Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) beyond 2021 Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news The impact of exogenous factors on high rise housing estates Dr Gideon Bolt from the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University details the impact of exogenous factors on high rise housing estates. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news England’s largest protected wildlife site at risk The post England’s largest protected wildlife site at risk appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Agency lifts suspension on plastic packaging waste exporter The Environment Agency has reinstated the accreditation for plastic recycler and exporter J & A Young under the PRN system, it has confirmed today. This comes just three days after the Agency had stated that it had suspended the exporter accreditation for the company, prohibiting it from issuing packaging recycling ‘evidence’ on any material exported … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news ‘CIWM rumours causing concern’, says President Members of CIWM will attend their annual general meeting during this week’s RWM show at Birmingham and receive some details about a range of changes proposed for the Institution. They have been told by their president, Professor David Wilson, that trustees have agreed that CIWM “needs to change substantially” and that he appreciates that “rumours … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Restore Datashred opening ‘huge’ shredding plant in London Restore Datashred, one of the UKs leading supplier of confidential data destruction is set to open one of Europe’s biggest destruction centres based in Crayford, London, 2 miles from its current site. The company said that the new site at Optima Park, will measure 65,000 sq feet with a capability of shredding upwards of 500+ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news EU Ombudsman complaint over single-use packaging law A pan-European trade body for the packaging sector has complained to the European Union Ombudsman about the way the European Commission has prepared its draft plastics strategy for a proposed law on single use plastics. And, the trade body – Pack2Go – has also hit out at the involvement of UK consultant Eunomia which was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Co-op ups the ante on funeral price war and guarantees to beat - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Powerday sponsors ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry Powerday will again be celebrating the best of the housebuilding industry this year as sponsor of the WhatHouse Awards. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, this prestigious event ... Powerday · 10 Sept 2018 Industry news Linking up with Men’s Pharmacy for World Suicide Prevention Day On Monday the 10th of September the world comes together to support mental health for World Suicide Prevention Day. Last year 5,821 people took their own lives, and with 75% of those being men, this strikes a sombre chord with us. To show our support, we’ve linked up with Mens Pharmacy, an online pharmacy based in […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 9 Sept 2018 Industry news Report: Eliminating avoidable plastic waste by 2042 In response to increasing public and waste sector attention around issues relating to waste plastics, Resource Futures was commissioned by the Resourcing the Future partnership to develop a framework to assist products manufacturers, the waste management sector and policy-makers with making decisions around waste plastics. Resource Futures · 9 Sept 2018 Industry news Report: Preparing for reuse in Wales A new report by Resource Futures for WRAP Cymru and the Welsh government sets out a road map for a transformative shift in the way Wales deals with waste, through increasing re-use, and what this could mean for the environment and economy. Resource Futures · 8 Sept 2018 Industry news Online tool: Resource Community Impacts Tool The Resource Community Impacts Tool (ResourceCIT) is our easy-to-use online tool which permits community groups and funders who enable sustainable development activities an estimate of the effects they are having on reducing waste, carbon, energy use and in making cost savings for individuals and the community. Resource Futures · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news Agency suspends plastic packaging waste exporter The Environment Agency announced on Friday 7 September that an exporter of plastic packaging waste for recycling has had its accreditation suspended under the PRN system. In a letter, the Agency said that with effect from midday on 7 September 2018, J. and A. Young (Leicester) Ltd of Saxon Way East, Oakley Hay Industrial Estate, Corby … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news News from the Network 3 – 7 September We’ve been searching the web to deliver you this weeks round up of member news! Ross Kemp promotes running event for St Margaret’s Hospice Looking for a fitness challenge? Why not sign up to run, jog or walk 5,10 or 15k. Great fun and you can support @st_marg at the same time! https://t.co/jlGcGQR0M8 pic.twitter.com/KaDfD3OWsC — […] Reuse Network · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news Local authority news round-up (07/09/2018) With news on: North Lincolnshire council bin collections; Stockport council’s recycling campaign and Wrap’s announcement for Recycling Week 2018. North Lincs deputy chief assists with bin collections Simon Green, deputy chief executive of North Lincolnshire council, took to the streets of Scunthorpe on 6 September to help empty residents’ bins. Mr Green accompanied three waste … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news UK Bed Market Continues To Buck The Trend In case you missed it, the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index jumped 3 points in August to -7 and the Major Purchase Index (ie big ticket items such as furniture and beds) jumped 8 points to +6 which is six points higher than August 2017. The client strategy director at GfK, Joe Staton commented; ““Consumers […] National Bed Federation · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news Carlsberg substitutes plastic packaging Carlsberg has announced a new ‘Snap Pack’ packaging design, as part of a move to reduce plastic waste in its products. The Snap Pack replaces the plastic ring wrapping used around Carlsberg’s six packs with a technology that glues the cans together. Reported to be “a world first for the beer industry” the design with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Sept 2018 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2018 Press Coverage Here are some of the press highlights for Zero Waste Week 2018. The Guardian Journalist Stuart Heritage was challenged to live a week without plastic. I was assigned to be his ‘guru’ (his words, not mine!) for all those challenging questions. He described me as “brilliantly unmilitant about waste reduction” in his article in which… Zero Waste Week · 7 Sept 2018