Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Bywaters Upgrades IT System with BSI Partnership Bywaters has strengthened its IT management infrastructure with an upgrade to Entropy, a compliance system by BSI. Bywaters · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news Renewi exits from UK organics sector Renewi announced today (3 September) that it has completed a “strategic exit” from the UK organics sector with the sale of its 50% share in the Energen Cumbernauld anaerobic digestion facility in Scotland. The waste management company, formerly known as Shanks, said that it had sold its share in the plant, which it opened in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news EA in fire warning to car recycling site operators Operators of car recycling facilities have been specifically warned by the Environment Agency about the need to have fire prevention plans (FPPs) in place and to take extra care because of the generally dry weather. However, while agreeing with the Agency over the need to prevent fires and for car recyclers to act properly, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news Mick George retains Waste World Cup Cambridgeshire-based waste firm Mick George has retained the coveted Waste World Cup trophy, following a penalty shootout victory over Grundon Waste Management at Brackley Leisure Centre on Friday (August 31). Mick George prevailed ahead of 29 other mixed-gender teams to lift the trophy, which was celebrating its sixteenth year. With a joint record high number … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: The UK’s government’s Clean Growth Strategy David Taylor, Head of Corporate Affairs and Innovation at Flogas shares his views on the UK’s government’s Clean Growth Strategy and the extent to which this will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news I’m a guy and I care too! I met Chris on my Facebook Group. Clearly passionate and committed to the Zero Waste movement, I was struck by how few men there seem to be speaking openly about ‘environment issues’. Don’t they care? Are they oblivious? Or do they just not have a platform to speak up? My curiosity led me to invite… Zero Waste Week · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news Welcome to Zero Waste Week 2018 – day one! Welcome to the ELEVENTH annual Zero Waste Week! Our theme this year is ‘Plastic – Unwrapped!’ where we’ll be reducing plastic waste. Now, I don’t think plastic is the enemy. Let’s face it, you probably enjoy the convenience of buying things in lightweight packaging, plastic helps prolong the life of foods that might perish if… Zero Waste Week · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news An exciting announcement to launch the eleventh Zero Waste Week campaign! At last I can share my good news with you all. I’ve been sworn to secrecy for three weeks now and I can tell you, I’ve felt like a child waiting for Christmas! Today my friends, I have been officially named a “Point of Light”! The Points of Light Award is given by the Prime… Zero Waste Week · 3 Sept 2018 Industry news Industrial-strength weedkillers marketed to amateurs on eBay, chemical giants warn The post Industrial-strength weedkillers marketed to amateurs on eBay, chemical giants warn appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 Sept 2018 Industry news Government further undermines biomass power REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news News from the Network 27 – 31 August Wondering what our members have been up to this week? Find out below. Groundwork London upcycle children’s T shirts into reusable food bags #silverliningshackney #craftforacause club @GroundworkLON #pemburyloop this week, up-cycled children’s T shirts into produce bags 4 buying loose 🍅 & 🍇#plasticfreehackney @hackneycouncil P.s. No fruit or veg was wasted in the making of […] Reuse Network · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news News in Brief (31/08/2018) With news on: Mid UK’s apprenticeships scheme; Viridor flies flag for Manchester Pride; JCB Recycling signs deal; Mansfield promotes recycling; and, NLWA’s food-storing campaign. Mid UK launches apprenticeships scheme Recycling and waste management firm, Mid-UK Recycling Ltd, has launched an apprenticeship scheme as part of a long-term partnership with Lincoln College. The scheme will offer … R… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news Indoor air pollution: A silent epidemic While most of us will not be able to see signs of pollution inside our homes, the air quality of indoor spaces is becoming worse as cars, power plants and construction projects continue to wreak their polluting havoc on UK cities Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news May looks to ‘double’ plastic bag charge Prime Minister, Theresa May, has announced proposals to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and potentially double the charge to at least 10p. The measures will form part of a consultation – which will put forward further action to “tackle the blight” of plastic waste – to be launched later this year. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news Young people fight against plastic pollution Young people across the country will join together to tackle plastic pollution through a new partnership between the UK Scouts and Government Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news Building Hope Amit Arulanantham, Programme Manager at ChildHope UK reflects on five years of funding for a project building hope for garment... TRAID · 31 Aug 2018 Industry news About FareShare - FareShare FareShare · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news The hospitality industry’s relationship with waste According to Wrap, two million tonnes of waste is generated by the UK’s hospitality industry annually, so what are they doing to combat this issue? Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news Severn Trent swoops for Agrivert in £120m deal Organics recycling firm Agrivert is to be bought by the utilities company Severn Trent in a deal totalling £120 million, the two companies have announced today (30 August). The deal covers five food waste anaerobic digestion (AD) plants and five green and comingled waste composting sites but excludes Agrivert’s engineering and overseas activities. The new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news The Antarctic notothenioid fishes: An especially interesting and unique marine species flock Arthur L. DeVries, from the University of Illinois provides a comprehensive insight into a unique marine species flock, the Antarctic notothenioid fishes Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news A circular approach to recycling collaboration OPINION: With the UK government committing to the EU’s Circular Economy Package, the waste management industry has a challenge on its hands. In this article, Ruben Maistry, sales manager at Stadler Engineering, discusses what changes might be needed to meet increased recycling targets. England’s recycling rates have reached a plateau. With contamination and co-mingling rife, … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news Associations call for ‘smart’ campaign on duty of care Waste sector associations have called for a “smart” national campaign aimed at householders to make them aware of their responsibilities when it comes to disposing of waste. The calls come in response to Defra’s duty of care (DoC) consultation, launched last month (see letsrecycle.com story), on proposals to introduce a new penalty for householders who … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news Indoor air pollution: A neglected yet important risk to public health Stephen T Holgate, Special Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on Air Quality and MRC Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, University of Southampton takes the stance that indoor air pollution is a neglected yet important risk to public health. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news New First Aiders at Countrystyle Countrystyle continues to invest and heavily improve health and safety in the workplace following an incident in 2015. As a […] Countrystyle Recycling · 30 Aug 2018 Industry news Ambitious environmental regulations can give the EU the competitive and low carbon economy it needs Well-designed and ambitious environmental regulations will allow the EU to decarbonise its economy and boost the competitiveness of its businesses, and should play a key role in the next Commission’s priorities, argues Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Introducing cleaner petrol should not be delayed REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Herts crackdown on illegal waste carriers Hertfordshire Constabulary has issued a warning to residents after 10 waste carriers were found to be trading without a license during a two-hour joint operation in Harpenden last week. The joint operation with St Albans city and district council and Trading Standards last Wednesday (22 August), also identified two vehicles with no insurance and another … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Storing silage: A guide on how to safely store it on a farm When it comes to how to safely store silage on a farm, this article by Charles Renwick from Lycetts explains who is responsible for which elements and what to expect when it comes to getting in touch with the Environment Agency. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Tackling microplastics: Impact on the environment and the food chain Dr Ruth Barnich, Principal Taxonomist at environmental consultancy Thomson Ecology explores tackling the issue of microplastics, with a focus on how we can better assess their impact on the environment and the food chain. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news New Recruit Assists Packaging Compliance Scheme Growth The post New Recruit Assists Packaging Compliance Scheme Growth appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Monthly PRN Update: Revisions Made to UK Packaging Obligation The post Monthly PRN Update: Revisions Made to UK Packaging Obligation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Largest Response in History for Plastic Consultation The post Largest Response in History for Plastic Consultation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Waste Import Restrictions Increase Across Southeast Asia The post Waste Import Restrictions Increase Across Southeast Asia appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Bucks proposes HWRC cuts and charges Buckinghamshire council has launched a consultation into proposed “cost-saving” measures across the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRC), including the introduction of new charges. If approved, the charges would apply to all 10 HWRCs across Buckinghamshire, for residents disposing of “non-household waste” materials, such as rubble, soil, plasterboard and car tyres. The amounts char… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Waste industry funding ‘needed to boost innovation’ VIDEO REPORT: Funds raised from Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) and extended producer responsibility systems should be made available for innovators to develop new technologies to boost recycling. That’s according to Adrian Haworth, marketing and sales director at Recycling Technologies, the company behind a machine which it is claimed can turn waste plastic into a type … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news Large-scale 3D mapping of forests Peter Krzystek, Professor for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing at Munich University of Applied Sciences tells about new investigations into the 3D mapping of forests. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2018 Industry news More than meals: Making a difference with FareShare food - FareShare FareShare · 28 Aug 2018 Industry news Viridor targets landfill perception with BBC Four Recycling and waste management firm, Viridor, has taken part in a BBC Four documentary which charts the history of landfill and explores how modern-day landfill sites operate on a daily basis. The documentary, “The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History” aired last week (23 August), where Viridor welcomed film crews from Tern TV to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2018 Industry news Equipment news round-up (28/08/2018) With news on: Bobcat launches telehandler; Tyron ‘improved process’ at Plevin; Third Tomra at SWEEEP; and, Highlander adds equipment. Bobcat launches latest telehandler Equipment company Bobcat has launched its latest tele-handler, which it says provides “unmatched“ loading productivity and lift capacity. The TL43.80HF, the 15th telehandler Bobcat has released, has a lift capacity of 4.3 tonnes… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2018 Industry news Cowpea: A food and animal feed crop grown in West Africa In this interview with Michael Abberton, Head of the IITA Genetic Resources Centre (or Genebank), he shares his expertise on cowpea, a food and animal feed crop that is grown in the semi-arid tropics particularly Africa, but also Asia, the United States and Central and South America Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Aug 2018