Recycling news: 2019

Industry news News in brief (24/07/19) With news on: Suez awards £20k to green projects in Doncaster; Hampshire food waste scheme gets 1,000 sign ups in a month; Dunton Environmental pushes forward with land remediation, and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough back SCRAP Suez awards over £20,000 to Doncaster projects Suez has given more than £20,000 to green projects in Doncaster through its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2019 Industry news Andusia and Mid UK partner for SRF export contract Waste-to-fuel specialist Andusia has partnered with Mid UK Recycling as part of a deal to supply solid recovered fuel (SRF) to Europe. The partnership will see the two companies work together to export in excess of 20,000 tonnes a year of SRF to be recovered at two cement plants in the Mediterranean. Mid UK Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2019 Industry news PM told to prioritise Resources and Waste Strategy Responses published on the Resources and Waste Strategy demonstrate a ‘clear message’ to the incoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to prioritise the Strategy. This is according to Jacob Hayler, executive director of the waste industry trade body the Environmental Services Association (ESA),the trade body for the waste management sector, commenting after the publication of the … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jul 2019 Industry news REA calls upon new Government to honour net zero commitments Coming into this role, Boris Johnson has a lot of work ahead of him, from appointing the new cabinet to working towards Brexit, the next few months are set to be full steam ahead. However, in this time it is crucial that the UK’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 does not slip. In order to achieve our legally binding targets and rectify the policy gap highlighted in the Committ… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news Packaging target ‘optimism’ despite plastic and aluminium concerns Provisional packaging data for the second quarter of 2019 has suggested that most materials remain on track to meet recycling targets, but concerns remain over plastic and aluminium. The figures, published late yesterday (July 22) on the National Packaging Waste Database, give an indication of how much packaging waste was recycled or exported between April … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news Consistency measures outlined in Environment Bill update Environment Secretary Michael Gove, in what may be his last act in the job, has set out further details of the government’s Environment Bill including outlining which materials will form the core of its recycling consistency measures. Defra has today published an Environment Bill ‘summer policy statement’, in which it outlines key strands of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news Back on the Bike Last year, our very own Head of Operations, Michael Davies and his team cycled the New Forest (85 miles), Pilgrims […] Countrystyle Recycling · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news How energy efficient is your local supermarket? Here, Sarah Anderson investigates the energy efficiency of your local supermarket, touching on the urgency of climate change, global examples and what's happening in the UK. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news Agency misses illegal waste site target The Environment Agency has missed its target to reduce the number of high-risk illegal waste sites currently in operation in England, despite an increase in funding for the year. Details of the missed goal were detailed in the Agency’s 2018-2019 annual report, published yesterday (22 July). The report confirmed that of its aim to reduce … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news WEEE Schemes Forum option selected for PBS WEEE – waste electrical and electronic equipment – compliance schemes have been informed of Defra’s decision over its preferred option for a mandatory PBS. The PBS – Producer Compliance Scheme Balancing System – is a mechanism set up by compliance schemes to deal collaboratively with requests from councils for collection of WEEE. It is used … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news Waste sector challenges Labour’s insourcing policy The private sector has hit back at Labour Party plans to prioritise in-house contracts over outsourcing at local authorities for services including waste. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) and waste management firm Serco have both claimed that the Party’s plans to make the insourcing of public services by councils the “new normal” ignore the contribution … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2019 Industry news How to make pickled eggs I’ve hesitated to write this post on how to make pickled eggs, because it seems like a no brainer. However, I do remember having to ask questions and scout around Google to discover the secrets to a good pickled egg, so I figured I’d save you some time. Pickled eggs are a fantastic way to… Zero Waste Week · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Government consults on bio-plastics A government consultation will seek evidence to help develop standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics. Defra and the department for business, energy and industrial strategy are seeking expert evidence on the sustainability of bio-based and biodegradable plastics in comparison with conventional plastic materials. They will also consider views on existing plastic degradatio… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Industry progress on the sustainability of UCO and other wastes for biodiesel production The UK is one of the most successful European countries in utilising wastes for biofuels as a replacement for fossil fuels in our road vehicles. As a direct result of UK policy, significant investments have been made here to manufacture biodiesel from all sorts of wastes, from used cooking oils to sewage grease (‘fatbergs’) and many others in between that often otherwise end up in landfills. Th… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics New forms of packaging and sustainable plastics made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news What is the future of environmental education? Our Education Programmes Coordinator, Hannah Fairley, discusses with Dr Melissa Glackin, Senior Lecturer in Science Education at King’s College London... TRAID · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Labour to prioritise in-house contracts A Labour government would introduce legislation prioritising in-house contracts over outsourcing for local authorities, in areas including waste management, under plans announced this weekend. The proposals would make insourcing of public services by councils the “new normal”, Labour politicians have said. Andrew Gwynne, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, revealed p… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Veolia’s Herts ERF refused planning permission Veolia’s plans for a 320,000 tonnes per year energy from waste (EfW) plant at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire have been turned down by the Housing and Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire. The secretary of state’s decision comes despite the Planning Inspector having recommended approval for the plant after the plans were called in for review in early … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news News in brief (22/07/19) With news on: Second international E-waste day announced; Smurfit Kappa opens Tuscan plant; Tendring waste lorries raise mental health awareness, and; Recycling Technologies tackles plastic at British Summer Time festival. International E-waste day is October 14 The second international e-waste day will be held on October 14, following the event’s first outing in 2018. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Circus celebration is just the ticket for Grundon’s 90th The post Circus celebration is just the ticket for Grundon’s 90th appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Lincolnshire councils consider twin-stream trial Councils in Lincolnshire are considering a trial of twin-stream recycling which would see paper and card collected separately from other commingled recyclable materials. Selected households in the areas covered by Boston borough council, North Kesteven district council and South Holland district council are set to take part in the scheme, which is due to start … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2019 Industry news Sustainable fabrics and how to find them It ought to be a simple question. Is this fabric sustainable? But of course, as always, there’s more to it than just finding out what our clothes are made from. I co-hosted an RSA Sustainable Households subgroup workshop with Nicola Mansfield, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Fashion at the University of Westminster. During the workshop we… Zero Waste Week · 21 Jul 2019 Industry news Eco-friendly homes: a look at millennials and the housing market When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they are driving the construction of ‘wellness-minded’ buildings. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Jul 2019 Industry news Industry welcomes Gove’s ‘commitment’ on waste Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s plea for government to continue momentum built up through the Resources and Waste Strategy has been welcomed by senior figures from the waste sector. On Wednesday (17 July) Mr Gove delivered a speech titled ‘time is running out’, potentially his last in the environment chair, in which he urged colleagues to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Matt Western MP elected as new chair of the APPG on Electric Vehicles Matt Western MP has been elected as the new Chair of the APPG on Electric Vehicles (EVs) following an election held on Monday 15th July. Former Chair Rebecca Pow MP announced that she would be stepping down from the position last month following her new role as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Audit Committee calls for EPR for furniture The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has called on the government to establish an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for furniture, “to invest in technology to ensure the safe disposal of hazardous wastes”. The recommendation came as part of the all-party group’s report into Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Life, published this week, setting out what the committee … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news SME Businesses Struggle To Cut Out Plastics From Packaging The post SME Businesses Struggle To Cut Out Plastics From Packaging appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news News From The Network 15 – 19 July Find out what our members have been up to this week. Volunteering Opportunities St Oswald’s Hospice have a variety of opportunities available, including van drivers for their furniture project #Voluntary work is a great way to gain new skills and enhance your CV. Click this video and hear the story of Joe, a volunteer with […] Reuse Network · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Panel recommends Scottish disposable cup charge A panel reporting to the Scottish government has recommended a 20-25p charge for single-use coffee cups to encourage the use of reusable cups. The Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures (EPECOM) has suggested it be made mandatory for drinks and disposable cups to be sold separately, including an initial minimum charge for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news WEEE and battery collections for local authorities ERP provides an all-in-one solution for local authorities - offering collections of all types and WEE and batteries. Der Beitrag WEEE and battery collections for local authorities erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Wastepack helps schools tackle plastic waste Packaging producer compliance scheme Wastepack has partnered with two Essex schools to help children tackle plastic waste and improve their recycling. Pupils at Forest Hall School in Stanstead – where the compliance scheme is based – are hoping to reduce their plastic consumption. Wastepack has funded reusable water bottles for all the students, which has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Defra reiterates stance on HWRC charging Defra has reiterated that it is committed to conducting a review into charges imposed at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), after the issue hit national headlines this week. Both The Telegraph and the Daily Express reported on the move by some councils to charge for disposal of non-household waste at HWRCs, linking it to an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Levelling the playing field in plastics recycling OPINION: Steven Walsh, sales engineer at sorting technology specialist TOMRA Sorting UK discusses how amending a disparity in how PRNs and their export equivalent, PERNs, are claimed could result in a boost in investment in recycling in the UK. The disparity between the values (packaging recovery notes) that can be claimed for exporting waste packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Worthing councillor takes on recycling challenge SPECIAL REPORT: Local authorities are keen to increase recycling rates – but Worthing borough councillor Edward Crouch has taken a more personal approach than most. Cllr Crouch, who is the council’s Executive Member for Digital & Environmental Services, set himself a challenge, aiming to meet Adur and Worthing’s target by recycling at least 50% of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news MPs hear consistency and funding concerns The cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee this week took evidence from both local government and waste industry representatives in the final part its inquiry into plastic packaging. The panel touched on areas including funding arising from the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy and how this would be apportioned to councils, as well as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jul 2019 Industry news Explore the circular economy - Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ellen MacArthur Foundation — News · 18 Jul 2019 Industry news Our Circular Office - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 18 Jul 2019 Industry news WRAP offers funding for business waste recycling WRAP has today unveiled a £1 million grant aimed at boosting the recycling of waste from businesses in England. The money forms part of the £18 million Resource Action fund launched by Defra in May 2019, and will be made available to projects which “demonstrate a level of innovation that goes beyond the current industry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2019 Industry news The 5G effect: A wave of climate-focussed technologies is coming Tacis Gavoyannis, Global Head of Smart Cities at Enzen discusses what key climate-focused technologies could be supported by 5G and how public-private sector collaboration can prove key in the process. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Jul 2019 Industry news Brighton and GMB to meet over waste strikes Brighton & Hove city council and the GMB Union will meet later today (July 18) in an attempt to avert industrial action by refuse workers in the city. Earlier this week, the Union announced it had issued industrial action notices to the council and would strike on 29 July, with more announced throughout August if talks … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jul 2019