Recycling news: 2013

Industry news Second JR application launched against Defra Bradford and Calderdale councils follow North Yorkshire in seeking Judicial Review of Defras withdrawal of PFI credits for EfW plant letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2013 Industry news UKs only nappy recycling facility closes Knowaste announces immediate closure of West Bromwich plant in move councils say throws nappy recycling into 'disarray' letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2013 Industry news Defra hosts waste sector growth summit Government staging meeting between financiers and businesses to encourage investment in waste and recycling sector today (May 22) letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2013 Industry news Agrivert and Grundon agree AD plant funding deal Grundon Waste Management to provide loan of around 5million for 50,000 tonnes-per-year capacity AD plant at site near Longcross letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2013 Industry news Coke concerned as it aims to crack recycling puzzle Coca-Cola launches study into recycling habits to examine value gap in what is actually recycled in the home letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2013 Industry news EMR fined 300,000 for preventable fatality European Metal Recycling handed fines and costs for vehicle accident that lead to death of worker in July 2010 letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2013 Industry news North Yorks seeks JR over cancelled credits North Yorkshire and York plan judicial review after loss of funding for AmeyCespa waste contract letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2013 Industry news Defra asks for views on EU waste policies Joint call for evidence launched by Defra and DECC to assess benefits of EU environmental laws, including those for waste management letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2013 Industry news Council in green waste contamination appeal Erewash borough council in Derbyshire appeals to residents to reduce contamination levels in green waste letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2013 Industry news EMR Group UK Home Page - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 20 May 2013 Industry news Illegally dumped RDF found at site in Birmingham Environment Agency investigating after RDF found on private land in Birmingham, following several similar cases nationwide letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Chinese authorities maintain Green Fence pressure Anti-waste smuggling measures keep pressure on paper exporters as authorities reveal more details of illegal exports letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Plevin to open 5m wood recycling facility Wood recycling firm to open 150,000 tonne capacity South Yorkshire site as part of its biomass supply contract with E.ON letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Product & vehicle news in brief With news on: McCloskey screener; JCB milestone; balers for RDF market; new fleet for Nordic; and, Staffordshire vehicle procurement letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Seven week public inquiry into Norfolk EfW ends Decision over whether to grant planning permission not expected until 2014 following inquiry, but project to be reassessed by councillors in interim letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news What the 2013 PRN obligation figures mean Valpak comments on the latest data from the environment agency letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Minister hails continued UK expansion of AD Environment minister Lord De Mauley speaks at the official opening of Agriverts 45,000 tonnes capacity AD plant in Wallingford, Oxfordshire letsrecycle.com News · 19 May 2013 Industry news Ocado announces licensing deal with Morrisons - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 17 May 2013 Industry news Fly management guidance issued by Agency Agency issues guidance for operators of waste management sites on complying with permits for fly management letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2013 Industry news Olympics connection at 10th recycling awards SITA UKs London 2012 collection crews among winners at Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2013 Industry news Durham signs 24m recycling centre contract HW Martin Waste Ltd awarded contract for Durhams recycling centres as council-owned current contractor Premier Waste Management winds down letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2013 Industry news Planning boost for Viridors Sutton EfW Waste management firm to build 275,000 tonne-a-year capacity energy from waste plant after planning permission and environmental permits awarded letsrecycle.com News · 16 May 2013 Industry news Shanks posts loss but remains positive Shanks Group today reported a loss of 35.3m but restructuring process is aiming for future growth letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2013 Industry news CPI warns of quality risk for waste paper exporters Concerns highlighted in annual review that UK could be squeezed out of export market if quality of recovered paper does not improve letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2013 Industry news Essex hands Veolia 115m recycling centre contract Veolia Environmental Services awarded eight-year contract to operate Essex county councils 21 recycling centres and five new waste transfer stations letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2013 Industry news Defra to simplify guidance on environmental regs Department launches consultation into guidance on environmental regulations, including those for the waste sector, to make it easier for businesses to comply letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2013 Industry news EA data points to fall in overall PRN demand But, figures published by the Environment Agency indicate that market for glass and plastics will remain very tight this year letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2013 Industry news Minister considering bag charge in England A debate in the House of Lords heard Lord de Mauley tell the chamber that there would not be a ban on single-use bags but a charge is still a possibility letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2013 Industry news Councils to pay more if WEEE producer costs fall Responding to calls for changes to WEEE system Barry Van Danzig of Electrolink warns that proposals could see costs passed to councils letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2013 Industry news Norfolk to consider cancelling EfW contract Councillors agree to debate whether to go ahead with plans to build an energy-from-waste incinerator following local elections letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2013 Industry news Biogen starts work on Warwickshire AD Organics recycling firm Biogen starts construction on 45,000 tonne capacity food waste plant at site near Atherstone, Warwickshire letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2013 Industry news Agency reviews hazardous waste landfill derogations Environment Agency seeks to remove derogations allowing operators to landfill wastes exceeding Waste Acceptance Criteria by three times letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news Producers call for changes to flawed WEEE system Leading electronics manufacturers jointly call for changes to WEEE regulations following BIS consultation letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news News in Brief With news on: Glasgow airport Shanks contract; Sheffield University deal; Suffolk incinerator; Stockport rogue traders, and; Copper Consultancy launch letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news Over 1m of Recycle for London budget left unspent Some money from LWARBs Recycle for London budget is to be reallocated to the Borough Service Support programme letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news Milton Keynes and Coke team up for pledge scheme Milton Keynes council and Coca-Cola Enterprises have teamed up to launch a Defra-funded community recycling pilot project letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news Partnership working to maximise efficiency J & B Recycling believes that working in partnership with clients is key to maximising efficiency letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2013 Industry news Assembly Committee Calls for Action on Used Tyre Disposal The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Environment has published its final report on its Used Tyre Inquiry, in which it makes a number of important recommendations for the future management of used tyres in Northern Ireland. The Committee undertook its inquiry following concerns about the number of illegally dumped tyres in Northern Ireland and… Tyre Recovery Association · 13 May 2013 Industry news New initiative helps garages demonstrate their environmental credentials Garages and tyre retailers across the UK are now able to demonstrate their environmental commitment and credentials with the launch of the tyre industry’s ‘Responsible Retailer’ initiative. The new programme has been designed specifically for retailers and will help them to not only manage their used tyre disposal in line with industry best practice guidelines,… Tyre Recovery Association · 13 May 2013 Industry news Chinas Green Fence leads to PRN price spike PRN prices for plastic packaging rise significantly while exporters remain uncertain over future of Chinese market letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2013