Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Nigel Murphy appointed chair of GMWDA Labour member for Manchester city council, Councillor Nigel Murphy, has been unanimously appointed as the new chair of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA). The GMWDA provides recycling and waste disposal services for over one million households in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. The appointment was announced at the … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2016 Industry news Waste chiefs debate UK’s future in EU Discussions flared up at the closing debate of the ‘Resourcing the Future’ conference in London yesterday (15 June), as panellists debated the value of EU membership to the waste sector. Suez UK chief executive David Palmer-Jones in his capacity as president of the European waste industry trade body FEAD, opened the session putting forward a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2016 Industry news Biogen in council comms austerity warning Cuts to council recycling communication budgets are likely to lead to higher disposal costs for local authorities, a senior figure in the food waste processing industry has warned. Speaking at a session on food waste at the ‘Resourcing the Future’ conference in London yesterday (15 June), Ian Pickles, local authority manager at Biogen UK, emphasized … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2016 Industry news Manchester looks to slim residual bins Recycling officers at Manchester city council are planning to roll out slimmer wheeled bins for residual waste, subject to cabinet approval on Tuesday (21 June). Councillors will decide whether to sanction the move, which could see the current 240-litre wheeled bins swapped for smaller 140L bins from 1 August 2016. It follows decisions by neighbouring … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2016 Industry news Commission proposal on EDC criteria means human harm almost certainly needed before action The European Commission has finally presented its long delayed criteria for identifying endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) today. CHEM Trust is shocked by the proposal, which in effect means that there must almost certainly be harm to humans before a chemical can be identified as human EDC. The Commission proposes a very scientifically demanding wording for identification of EDCs, calling fo… CHEM Trust · 15 Jun 2016 Industry news ‘Turmoil’ ahead after vote, warns CIWM president The “turmoil” that the referendum result could bring, and the damage that a “leave” vote could cause, were emphasised this morning to delegates at the CIWM’s annual conference in London. CIWM president Jim Baird said he felt ‘turmoil’ lay ahead after the referendum Mr Baird said: “Our sector is facing a bit of a perfect … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2016 Industry news Packaging experts debate PRN system as EPR support grows More accountability for how revenue generated by the packaging recovery note (PRN) system is spent is required if the market-based system is to survive, experts have agreed. Adrian Hawkes, policy director of compliance scheme Valpak, and Phil Conran, chair of the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP), conceded changes were required while speaking at the CIWM, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2016 Industry news Viridor must see “clear returns” on UK recycling Viridor will not invest in new waste and recycling infrastructure for the UK if austerity is allowed to “kill off” education and innovation in the industry. This was the stark message from the waste business’ chief executive Ian McAulay, who was speaking at the CIWM, ESA and Resource Association’s ‘Resourcing the Future’ Conference in London … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2016 Industry news Andigestion achieves PAS 110 standard at Gloucestershire AD plant Food waste reprocessing company Andigestion Ltd has achieved PAS 110 status at its Bishop’s Cleeve anaerobic digestion facility near Cheltenham. The Gloucestershire facility can recycle up to 34,000 tonnes of food waste per annum from households and businesses across the region. Tom Brown, Andigestion’s environmental compliance officer, said: “Andigestion’s Holsworthy facility in Devon was the … letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news Hazard perception Earlier this year, the government unveiled new amendments to the Hazardous Waste Regulations. But what do they mean to waste producers? Dr Ken Westlake, director of Waste Training Services, gives an overview. On 1 April 2016 the Hazardous Waste Regulations were amended to introduce some important changes. These changes apply to England only and have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news Stewart – ‘Benefits of recycling’ need a push Defra resources minister Rory Stewart has repeated his call for an open discussion on waste policy during a speech in London today (14 June), but offered little hope of any imminent intervention in the market from government. And, the minister also highlighted the need to get a message about the benefits of recycling over to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news Knowaste resubmits nappy plant plans Hygiene waste company, Knowaste, has resubmitted plans to build a nappy recycling facility in Hayes, west London. The planning application claims the £15m facility will process at least 36,000 tonnes per year of absorbent hygiene products (AHPs). Plastic from the products will be recycled for items such as roof tiles and fibres reclaimed for making … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news Scottish Borders assesses waste treatment options Time is running out for Scottish Borders council to develop a new waste management plan, with its landfill sites expected to reach full capacity by the end of 2017. The council – which this month completed a survey asking residents what changes to waste services they would like to see – has yet to confirm … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news WRAP Board chooses Gover as new chief executive The operations director of WRAP, Marcus Gover, has been chosen as the waste and resources charity’s new chief executive officer, succeeding Liz Goodwin who steps down at the end of the month. His appointment comes as Defra further reduces its funding support for WRAP with a funding allocation for the current 2016/17 financial year confirmed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2016 Industry news Rainham’s Ecotech enters administration EXCLUSIVE: Plastic bottle recycling business Ecotech London Ltd has entered administration, dealing a further blow to the UK’s plastics reprocessing sector. The East London-based business closed it gates to incoming material two weeks ago (31 May) with the intention of ‘restructuring its operations’ ahead of reopening. However, in a letter dated last Thursday (9 June), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2016 Industry news Hounslow in-house service costs could soar by over £16m Recycling services in Hounslow could be “in jeopardy” after the proposed cost of overhauling the London borough’s waste service increased by more than £16 million, council documents reveal. Council chiefs in the West London borough are due to decide whether to approve the additional investment, following its decision to bring collections back under local authority … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2016 Industry news Edinburgh flats recycling trial sees tonnage boost A trial to increase the tonnage of recyclable materials from flats and tenements in the city of Edinburgh has been hailed as a success by the city council. The pilot was launched in the Hillside and Bellevue areas in January 2015 and included providing extra communal recycling capacity to residents, as well as expanding the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2016 Industry news Fire crews tackle Kirkby waste site blaze Fire crews are continuing to tackle a fire at waste transfer and recycling facility run by CCC Waste Management at Simonswood Industrial Park in Kirkby, which broke out late last night. Fire crews from Skelmersdale and Ormskirk were called to the location at 11.42pm on Sunday (12 June) following reports of a fire. In a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jun 2016 Industry news POWERDAY BAKE-OFF RAISES ONE THOUSAND POUNDS The Great Powerday Bake-Off held in April has raised £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice. The event was arranged by Powerday’s Sarah Hallissey who wanted to raise money for the hospice in memory of her... Powerday · 12 Jun 2016 Industry news Veolia fined after worker crushed by RCV tailgate By Rachel Smith Veolia’s Sheffield company has been fined £750,000 after a worker was crushed beneath the tailgate of a refuse collection vehicle. Veolia ES Sheffield Ltd – part of the French-owned Veolia waste management company – pleaded guilty to an offence under the health and safety at work act after welder Richard Calsen, 25, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jun 2016 Industry news ERP UK recycles 500,000 tonnes of e-waste Der Beitrag ERP UK recycles 500,000 tonnes of e-waste erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 10 Jun 2016 Industry news ACP probes impact of RDF boom on packaging The recovery PRN market could be “flooded” in the wake of increased export of refuse-derived fuel to Europe, Phil Conran – Advisory Committee on Packaging chair – has suggested. Burning the fuel for energy recovery allows the issuing of “recovery or EfW” evidence in the form of a PRN within the UK – and an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2016 Industry news The Week in Waste – 10 June 2016 Take a look at the ‘Week in Waste’ video report. In this week’s report by letsrecycle.com, sponsored by Biffa, we report on the conclusion of the sale of New Earth Solutions. Also, we look at the acquisition of plastic film manufacturer and recycler BPI by packaging producer RPC. The video report comes as letsrecycle.com continues … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2016 Industry news New Earth to continue trading after business sold New Earth Solutions Group’s business, assets and operating subsidiaries have been sold to Dm Opco Limited – two days after the waste company entered administration. The move safeguards 143 jobs across the Group’s five operating MBT and in-vessel composting sites and its head office in Verwood, Dorset. Sarah Bell and Philip Duffy, managing directors of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2016 Industry news Biffa buys Cory collection contracts A deal was announced this morning (10 June) between Biffa and Cory Environmental Municipal Services which sees Biffa acquiring Cory’s municipal collection contracts across the UK for £13.5 million. The agreement, which includes an additional cash efficiency for Cory of £1.8 million, also includes Cory’s commercial collection work in Cornwall. The business employs about 800 people. In … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2016 Industry news PAYT has ‘strong potential’ to boost recycling Pay-as-you-throw schemes can significantly reduce waste and increase recycling, according to a new report by the Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+). But the report also warns that municipalities could face higher implementation costs alongside uncertain revenues, and risk illegal dumping. The new report, titled ‘Cross-analysis of ‘Pay-As-Y… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news FEAD repeats demand for EU recycling ‘pull’ measures The European body representing waste management businesses – FEAD – has issued a joint statement with the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) to call for legislative ‘pull’ measures to encourage recycling in the EU. The two organisations issued a joint letter today (9 June) claiming that the European Commission’s Circular Economy Package could fail, if … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news New Earth: ‘Business as usual’ at waste sites New Earth Solutions has reassured suppliers that it is “business as usual” at its waste and recycling sites – despite the Group’s announcement this week that it has entered administration. Peter Mills, operations director at New Earth, told letsrecycle.com that the firm was continuing to accept waste – but that all queries were now being … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news RPC agrees £261m offer to buy BPI Rigid plastic packaging manufacturer RPC has agreed to buy the Derbyshire-based plastic film recycling and manufacturing firm BPI in a cash and share offer worth around £261 million. The agreement was announced to the Stock Exchange today (9 June). Under the terms of the offer, BPI shareholders will receive 470 pence each for each share … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news Is the EU helping to protect people and the environment in the UK from hazardous chemicals, and what difference would leaving make? It’s well known that the UK was once the ‘dirty man of Europe’, and that the EU has helped us clean up our beaches and rivers. However, the EU has been working on something even more important to you and your family’s health: controlling the chemicals used in your food and everyday products. A shorter […] CHEM Trust · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news News in Brief (09/06/2016) News on: WRAP Cymru holds food waste talks; lamp recycling service extended; Scottish Recycle Week announced; government policy warning; and Neath side waste policy. WRAP Cymru and Fareshare unite on food waste WRAP Cymru and redistribution charity Fareshare held the first Welsh Surplus Food Waste Summit yesterday (8 June), in a bid to explore opportunities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news Fire tests to be completed by July, WISH confirms Tests to determine how waste fires can be avoided have been “stymied by the weather” – but are due to be completed next month, WISH forum chair Chris Jones has confirmed. The fire trials, which began in January, have been carried out on various types of waste material in Yorkshire and Cory Environmental’s landfill site … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jun 2016 Industry news European Recycling Platform makes recommendations for regulatory waste management framework Der Beitrag European Recycling Platform makes recommendations erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news Indian scrap laws cast doubt over plastics export market Plastics recyclers and exporters have been left ‘in limbo’ due to moves to restrict the import of plastics scrap into India, an international recycling body has claimed. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a ruling on the import of materials in April, titled the ‘Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news LARAC and REA agree to collaborate on food waste An ‘urgent’ need for collaboration to increase the collection of food waste has been agreed between the organics sector and the association representing council recycling officers. The Renewable Energy Association (REA) and Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) have released a joint statement promising more action to boost municipal food waste recycling. It follows the … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news Resourcing the Future 2016 Der Beitrag Resourcing the Future 2016 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news Used clothing exports to East Africa ‘under threat’ An increasing drive to promote domestic textile manufacturing in East Africa is threatening the trade in used clothing to the region, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has been told. The warning was delivered at a session on the global trade in used clothing and textiles at the BIR’s annual Convention and Exhibition in Berlin … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news Breakdown of talks lands New Earth in administration New Earth Solutions Group has entered administration following the collapse of talks with an unnamed European combined heat and power (CHP) plant developer over the future of the company. The news was announced in a letter to New Earth Premier Fund shareholders yesterday (7 June), which also reveals the waste firm’s refuse-derived fuel (RDF) customers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news WasteCare buys out Veolia share of BatteryBack The WasteCare Group has announced that it has purchased Veolia’s shareholding in BatteryBack plc making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group. And, BatteryBack has also unveiled plans to grow its battery collection activities in the local authority sector and build a UK battery recycling plant. BatteryBack is understood to have the largest obligation of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016 Industry news EA rejects ‘65%’ of fire prevention plans The Environment Agency has rejected 65% of Fire Prevention Plans submitted by waste operators since July 2015, the regulatory body has revealed. A total of 237 prevention plans have been received by the Agency throughout the year, of which 82 – or 35% – have been accepted as robust enough. But, it adds that overall … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jun 2016