Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Bishop’s Cleeve charity receives boost from Grundon The post Bishop’s Cleeve charity receives boost from Grundon appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 12 Dec 2016 Industry news Recycling & Resource Recovery Solutions UK & Ireland | Enva - enva.com Enva · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news Suez highlights festive recycling messages Recycling and waste firm Suez has issued a festive reminder to recycle as much as possible during the Christmas season – highlighting its message in a webinar hosted in partnership with letsrecycle.com. Titled ‘Tis the Season to Recycle! Engaging your residents to increase recycling participation and minimise contamination’ the hour-long webinar touched on best practice … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news News in Brief (9/12/2016) With news on: Carton plant to reprocess paper cups; Parliamentarians visit Veolia’s facility in Southwark; NI announces £2.6million funding from carrier bag levy, and; Calderdale reviews health and safety measures. ACE UK carton plant to reprocess paper cups UK waste collection company Simply Waste Solutions will collect and supply used cups to the ACE UK facility to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news The Week in Waste – 9 December VIDEO: In this weekly news round-up video, we report on the opening of a plant near Bridgend that will treat food waste on behalf of three Welsh local authorities. Also, we report on an agreement between West Berkshire and Hampshire councils over the cross-border use of HWRCs. letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news Alupro calls for ‘stretching but realistic’ aluminium target Alupro – the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation – has expressed ‘frustration’ at the proposed targets set out by the government for the recycling of aluminium packaging up to 2020. Last month, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) launched a consultation outlining three options for future target levels for the collection and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news Send us your recycling-themed limericks! It has been ‘the most wonderful time of the year’…when letsrecycle.com launched its Christmas competition! Sponsored by GJF Fabrications, over the Christmas period and until 5 January, we are asking readers to send in their wittiest recycling-themed limericks: humorous rhymes comprising five lines. Following our Christmas cracker competition in 2015, we were overwhelmed by the quantity … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2016 Industry news Scientists call for an end to the manipulation of science on hormone disrupting chemicals Nearly 100 leading scientists from universities and research institutes around the world have joined forces to underline the urgent need for action on climate change and hormone (endocrine) disrupting chemicals (EDCs). In a commentary, ‘Let’s stop the manipulation of science‘, (also available in French), published by Le Monde last week, they warn that vested interests are wilfully distorting th… CHEM Trust · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news Reopening of Historic Earlsfield Amateur Boxing Club Some of London’s leading boxers along with London ABA officials and Shadow Sports Minister Rosena Allin-Khan reopened Earlsfield Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) earlier this week following major refurbish... Powerday · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news Veolia partners with Reuseful on PPE project A partnership between Veolia and charity Reuseful UK has reported positive results in recycling and reusing used personal protective equipment (PPE) from the company’s London contracts. The project, called ‘Re:Form’, aims to divert about 10,000 items a year weighing about 10 tonnes in total, from landfill or incineration. The PPE is coming from 3,000 Veolia … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news WRAP Cymru backs case for separate recycling collections A report from WRAP Cymru has claimed that source separated kerbside collections offer Welsh local authorities “the most cost effective approach” to achieving high dry recycling rates. Commissioned by the Welsh Government, the report compares the cost of source-separated kerbside collections to commingled and two stream collections. In order for local authorities to meet the … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news MRF operators urged to be ‘versatile’ in wake of Brexit Changes in the composition of household waste and uncertainty over employment laws in the wake of Brexit will force materials recycling facility (MRF) operators to become more versatile, industry experts have said. This was the message from speakers at the MRF Best Practice Conference in Birmingham yesterday (7 December), where delegates gathered to debate the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news News in Brief (8/12/2016) With news on: Frugalpac joins Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group; Exeter University in recycling challenge; Nottinghamshire Bee Gardeners receive Veolia grant, and; Viridor lights up Dunbar for Christmas. Frugalpac joins Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group British packaging company Frugalpac, which created a recyclable paper coffee cup, has joined the industry’s Paper Cup Recovery and Re… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news Who is Scott Pruitt? Donald Trump’s pick to run the EPA — in his own words This blog is a crosspost from Greenpeace USA Firmly eliminating any notion that he would maintain an “open mind” on climate change, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a climate denier and fossil fuel shill for one of the top environmental positions in his administration. Scott Pruitt, Attorney General of Oklahoma since 2011, is a favorite […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 Dec 2016 Industry news IKEA reports 88% recycling and recovery rate The IKEA Group published its Sustainability Report for 2016 today (7 December), showing continued investment and progress towards its sustainability targets. In the 12 months to the end of August 2016, IKEA Group – the furniture and homewares retailer – generated 560,650 tonnes of waste, of which 88.7% was recycled or incinerated for energy recovery … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2016 Industry news New Earth IVC blaze under investigation An investigation into a fire which hit New Earth Solutions’ Sharpness Dock in-vessel composting (IVC) site on Friday (2 December) is continuing. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Avon Fire and Rescue were called to the facility to reports of a blaze at a warehouse on the site at around 6am. At its height, over … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2016 Industry news Councils reach agreement over ‘cross-boundary’ HWRC use West Berkshire and Hampshire councils have reached agreement to allow some residents to use household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across authority boundaries, following a clampdown on ‘out-of-town’ users. The agreement comes following the introduction of a permitting system in West Berkshire – which prevents residents living close to the border in Hampshire using the Veolia-run … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2016 Industry news Fine issued following SEPA waste tyre storage investigation A businessman has been fined £34,000 for offences relating to the storage of waste tyres at five sites across Scotland. James McHale, who had been trading under the business name ‘McIntyres’, was sentenced at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday (2 December) after pleading guilty to persistent breaches of waste management licensing requirements which occurred at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2016 Industry news Dutch coal phaseout: Will the Netherlands really shut down brand new coal power plants? European utilities have invested massively in new coal and gas power plants in the last ten years, but those very projects are already at risk following last year’s historic UN climate agreement. The rise of renewable energy has driven fossil fuel overcapacity and low power prices across the continent, and several countries – including the […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 Dec 2016 Industry news Consultation on new recycling targets 2018-20: Alupro Statement Packaging Regulations: consultation on new packaging recycling business targets for 2018-20 The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is frustrated that the proposed options within the consultation on new packaging recycling business targets do not reflect the ambition of the aluminium sector to maximise recovery and recycling of this valuable material. Although the trajectory pro… Alupro · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Mondi | Sustainable Packaging and Paper - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news HMRC: Landfill waste taxable ‘unless expressly exempt’ All materials sent to landfill sites will be taxable ‘unless expressly exempt’, under the government’s proposed changes to Landfill Tax legislation from 1 April next year. HMRC elaborated on its plans yesterday (5 December) in a Policy Paper “Landfill Tax: definition of taxable disposal” (click here). In it, the tax body confirmed that the current … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Worcester Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news RSK Group acquires consultancy firm ADAS UK Environmental consultancy RSK Group plc has announced today (6 December) that it has taken over the business and operations of Cheshire-based ADAS UK Ltd. ADAS is an agricultural and environmental consultancy, providing rural development services and policy advice. Areas of expertise covered within the business include waste legislation and in particular the treatment of organic … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Charity news round-up (6/12/2016) With news on: ReFood launches homeless charity campaign, and; Olleco chief executive raises thousands through Alps cycle Olleco chief cycle raises thousands for charity The chief executive of Olleco has helped raise £168,494 for two independent children’s charities after completing a 900km cycle across the Swiss Alps. Robert Behan, who heads the oil recycling firm, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Cheshire East proposes cuts to HWRC service Cheshire East council has launched a review of the borough’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) – tabling plans to close up to six sites in the district. According to the council, a reduction in funding from central government, alongside rising inflation and increased demand for services has led to financial challenges which have put … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Leaked memo outlines Trump’s energy agenda President-elect Donald Trump is set to gut US environmental regulations, open up federal lands for fossil fuel extraction, and quit the Paris climate agreement, according to documents seen by Unearthed. A memo penned by Thomas Pyle, head of the Department of Energy transition team, and obtained by the Center for Media and Democracy, lists 14 […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 6 Dec 2016 Industry news Amey named preferred bidder for Surrey contract Services firm Amey has today been officially named as the preferred bidder for a joint contract worth up to £100 million to collect waste and recyclables from four Surrey councils. The 10-year deal, which could be extended to 2031, will see Amey collect waste from Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking councils – collecting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Q3 WEEE data points to lamp collection shortfall Targets for the collection of waste electricals equipment are on course to be met in 2016 – despite a potential shortfall in lamp collections – figures published by the Environment Agency suggest. The data, published last week, covers the third quarter of the year (July to September) and suggests that overall a total of 434,741 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Appointments round-up (5/12/2016) With news on: Amie Stringer joins RDF exporter Andusia; Recycling Technologies appoints non-executive director, and; New roles at Axion Polymers’ ELV recycling plant. Amie Stringer joins RDF exporter Andusia Former European trading director for International Forest Products, Amie Stringer, has joined Andusia Recovered Fuels Limited as international sales manager. Over her six years with Interna… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Welsh minister opens ‘record-breaking’ Agrivert AD plant The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, opened Agrivert’s 50,000 tonnes-per-year anaerobic digestion plant in his Bridgend constituency on Friday (2 December), describing the facility as a major boost to the region. The £14 million plant at Stormy Down is thought to be the largest food waste processing site in Wales and will take in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Happy Christmas, Your Royal Highness Wates Group have been leading the way in developing links between the construction industry and social enterprise, and we very much value the support they have given us at Community Wood Recycling. They have now been recognised for this work with the award of The Queens Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development. Community Wood Recycling · 5 Dec 2016 Industry news Fire hits Remondis UK hazardous waste plant in Prescot A severe blaze broke out at Remondis UK’s state-of-the-art hazardous waste site on Merseyside early on the morning of Sunday, 4 December. ——————————————————————————————————————– UPDATE: Monday 5 December 1.00pm. Merseyside Fire & Rescue have reported that the scale of the fire “has greatly reduced”. The service said the incident is “under control” and the number of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Chiltern District Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 4 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Battle Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Southport Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Presteigne Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Thurrock Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Kensington and Chelsea Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Ipswich Recycle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016