Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Council bans plastic bags to cut recycling contamination Vale of Glamorgan council has asked residents not to present recycling in plastic bags after it emerged that some residents had been using them to conceal items such as soiled nappies, food waste and cat litter, writes Lucy Lewin. The authority currently provides weekly commingled collections for materials including cardboard, paper, glass bottles and jars, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Aug 2019 Industry news The fight against climate change: We all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic Joseph Cook, Vice President of the UK Polar Network (UKPN) Committee argues that we all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic against climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Graham Fish’s mission to address the cosmetic industry’s plastic problem Do you remember eating Mr Whippy ice cream as a child? While it tasted amazing, it was gone in a few moments and left you hungry for more. I realise now, of course, the product was a brilliant marketing success – inflate not only the product with air, but the price too – and… Zero Waste Week · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Climate change: Science and scepticism Peter Jansen – Principle Lecturer and sustainable business expert, London School of Business and Finance, explains the science behind climate change and the barriers preventing people and businesses from acting. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Suez Blackburn EfW recommended for approval Plans for a 500,000 tonnes per-year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility near Blackburn have been recommended for approval by the local council’s planning officers. The proposals are due to be considered by Blackburn with Darwen council’s planning and highways committee on August 15, after Suez submitted documents to the local authority in May. Planning … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news News in brief (07/08/2019) With news on: WRAP Global gets funding for food waste project in Mexico; Scottish DRS could see 90% litter reduction; East Kent Recycling gets permission for two new sites; and, Magnum launches recycled ice-cream tubs. WRAP Global gets funding to cut food waste in Mexico The international branch of the sustainability organisation WRAP has been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Double Quarter Pounder™ with Cheese - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news How does the new POPs legislation affect producers? Recent changes in the classification of POPs will impact the collection and recycling processes for WEE Der Beitrag How does the new POPs legislation affect producers? erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Plastic water bottle alternatives ‘still harm the environment’ Campaign group and thinktank Green Alliance has warned of the potential environmental harm that can be caused by moving from plastic water bottles to alternatives such as cans and cartons, writes Lucy Lewin. The organisation has published research today (7 August) seeking to encourage consumers to shift away from buying bottled water altogether, to using … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Swindon brings in compulsory recycling system Kerbside recycling is now compulsory in Swindon, as part of a drive to increase the amount of household waste that is recycled, writes Lucy Lewin. The change has been introduced as part of the Council’s Waste Strategy in order to move Swindon towards a target of 60% recycling by 2029. Currently 40% of waste produced … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Aug 2019 Industry news Ward invests another £0.5million to increase metal processing capacity with brand new Sennebogen crane Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist has invested another £0.5 million in expanding its metal processing capabilities with... Ward Recycling · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Veolia worker dies after falling ill in Croydon A male collection crew member working for Veolia in South London, died after being taken ill on a collection round on 25 July. The man in his 40s was working in Thornton Heath, Croydon, when he was taken ill ‘without warning’, Veolia confirmed. This happened at around 1.30pm, and he was taken to St George’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Tradebe completes healthcare waste plant expansion Environmental services firm Tradebe has completed the expansion of its Rochester clinical waste ‘alternative treatment’ facility, which will see the plant now process 17,500 tonnes per year tonnes a year. The works have meant the plant is able to process 50% more waste and brings the Kent-based facility up to its permitted annual tonnage as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news News in brief (06/08/2019) With news on: Sainsbury’s removes black plastic; Coffee cups used in greetings card range; council thanks residents for recycling; single-use bags slashed after 5p charge. Reporting by Lucy Lewin. Sainsbury’s to remove black plastic from ready meals Retail chain Sainsbury’s has announced that it will replace black plastic ready meal trays with an easily recyclable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Eden dinner marks new charity partnership Guests at a gala dinner held at the Eden Project heard how a new centre to provide accommodation and work for homeless people is to be established on the Eden... Emmaus UK · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Lunch & Learn The post Lunch & Learn appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Dorset seeks talks over cross-border HWRC charge Dorset council is seeking talks with neighbouring Hampshire council over payments for the use of a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) by its residents. Dorset council currently pays to fund access for its residents at the Somerley HWRC which is owned by Hampshire county council. However, Hampshire council plans to introduce a £5 charge for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Veolia Environmental Trust funding tops £5.8m Veolia has announced that £5.88 million was contributed to environmental projects in the 2018/19 financial year through the Veolia Environmental Trust. 112 projects received funding during the year including 52 community buildings, 16 woodlands and nature reserves, 14 sporting amenities, 11 playgrounds and 13 public parks and community gardens. The £5.88 million figure beats the … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Aug 2019 Industry news Carbon footprint: YouTube usage worse than light left on for a year Carbon emissions are found to be at an all-time high, as the world’s YouTube usage is found to be worse for your carbon footprint than leaving a light on for one year. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news ‘Highest monthly market share on record’ for Battery Electric Vehicles SMMT reports surge in sales for Battery Electric Vehicles in the UK in July 2019 (over July 2018) – up 158.1%. Battery Electric Vehicles now comprise 1.4% of new car sales (in July 2019)REA comment on the figures. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news ‘End of the line’ for RRS Derbyshire contract The £900 million waste management contract between Derbyshire and Derby councils and Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) has been brought to an early end due to delays in completion of the Sinfin gasification plant. The contract with Resource Recovery Solutions (Derbyshire) Ltd – a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi – was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Duracell promotes battery recycling with elephant sculpture A life-sized elephant sculpture has been created by artist Tony Diaz as part of an initiative by the battery manufacturer Duracell to encourage portable battery recycling, writes Lucy Lewin. According to Duracell, 20,000 tonnes of portable batteries are sent to UK landfill sites every year, rather than being recycled. With the intention of raising awareness … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Up the Bears with Countrystyle! Strengthening its dedication to the local community, Countrystyle proudly sponsors the Bearsted FC V. AFC Croydon match ahead of the […] Countrystyle Recycling · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Ed on the Environment: Surveying the Damage to the Great Barrier Reef Bywaters’ Head of Sustainability, Ed van Reenen, writes about his recent trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and the growing problem of coral bleaching. Bywaters · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Vehicle news round-up (05/08/19) With news on: new telescopic loaders from Doosan Bobcat; Fareham deploys used RCV in fleet; JCB Hydradig for Irish Polymer processing plant; Arnold Plant Hire fleet grows with JCB order, and; B&M Waste invests in driver safety. Doosan Bobcat launches new telescopic loaders A new range of telescopic loaders have been launched by Doosan Bobcat … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Investment boosts recycling capacity for Axion Polymers - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Winchester to add glass after contract switch Winchester council is adding separate collections of glass to its kerbside recycling service under changes being rolled out as it splits away from a joint contract with East Hampshire council. The two local authorities currently have a joint contract with the waste management firm Biffa, which began in 2011 and comes to an end on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news What in the world are nurdles? Plastic pellets, or nurdles, are tiny (3-5mm) pieces of plastic used to make drink bottles, food containers, toothbrushes … you name it, if it’s plastic, it’s likely been made with nurdles. These seemingly innocent mini balls of plastic usually end up in the sea. They are spilt and leaked in all stages of their life […] Planet Patrol · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Is plastic the biggest threat to our oceans? There are already 150 million tonnes of plastic on Earth, with eight million more tonnes entering the oceans every single year. If you joined together all the plastic bags ever produced, they would circle the earth 4,200 times. Plastic pollution and its harmful effects on both the health of the environment and humans is all […] Planet Patrol · 5 Aug 2019 Industry news Hydrogen helping the environment, reducing carbon emissions Morry Markowitz, President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association details how policies have been implemented that increase the role of hydrogen in various applications – including transportation as one method reducing carbon emissions. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Aug 2019 Industry news The UK’s new trade secretary met with US pressure groups to discuss weakening regulations The post The UK’s new trade secretary met with US pressure groups to discuss weakening regulations appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 4 Aug 2019 Industry news Policy News - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 4 Aug 2019 Industry news Recycling – Issue 15 Autumn 2019 The post Recycling – Issue 15 Autumn 2019 appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 3 Aug 2019 Industry news Building better oaks for the urban environment Dr Nina Bassuk, Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science explores how building better oaks will help improve the future of urban environments. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news Council officers stage ‘mock fly tip’ South Cambridgeshire district council officers staged a ‘mock fly-tip’ in an effort to raise awareness of the impact of improper waste disposal and to gauge public reaction to the incident. As part of the stunt, officers dumped a fridge, freezer, mattress, pallets, packaging and bags of other waste at a spot at the Milton Park … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news Suez applies to increase Suffolk EfW capacity Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has applied to the Environment Agency to increase the permitted capacity of its energy from waste (EfW) facility at Great Blakenham in Suffolk by 26,000 tonnes. The two-stream plant currently has approval to treat around 269,000 tonnes per-year and has been receiving residual waste from Suffolk county council since commissioning … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news News From The Network 29 July – 2 August Find out what our members have been up to this week. Instagram releases new donate button! The Genesis Trust are also finding more ways to fundraise online You can use #easyfundraising to raise FREE donations for Genesis with over 60 airlines! These are some of the biggest donations you can raise for us, so please […] Reuse Network · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news Biffa ‘smashes’ WasteAid fundraising target Waste management firm Biffa has announced that its staff have raised more than three times the fundraising target set after establishing a three-year partnership with UK-based charity WasteAid. The partnership was set up in April between the two, with Biffa pledging to support WasteAid financially and offer its expertise to help communities in developing countries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news Allerdale seeks end to recycling suspension Allerdale council’s executive will meet on Tuesday (August 6) in a bid to resolve issues that have seen suspensions to the borough’s garden waste and dry recycling collections services. This comes after the Shadow Environment Secretary and MP for Workington, Sue Hayman, asked the borough council to consider a refund or a reduction in council … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Aug 2019 Industry news RDF under pressure as Amsterdam backs restrictions Amsterdam council is supporting a call by the Dutch Waste Management Association for the Netherlands to import less waste for incineration because of the part-closure of the city’s energy from waste plant. Any restrictions could further hit the UK’s export of RDF – refuse derived fuel – with the Netherlands the major importer from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2019