Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Plastic: a chemical cocktail Plastics are a source and a carrier of many of the harmful chemicals that are damaging our environment. Fidra · 12 Dec 2018 Industry news SEPA launches landfill sector plan A plan to drive environmental compliance at Scotland’s landfill sites has been launched this week by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). SEPA’s Landfill Sector Plan also looks to harness innovation and help the sector responsibly manage site closures and aftercare. It is one of 16 sector plans being launched this year in line with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2018 Industry news Building back bigger: House size increases after hurricane strikes Research shows that house size is increasing by more than 50% in areas that have been hit by hurricanes Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Dec 2018 Industry news ERP UK Q4 2018 Newsletter All the latest news, data and analysis Der Beitrag ERP UK Q4 2018 Newsletter erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 12 Dec 2018 Industry news East Riding hails ‘teamwork’ in recycling rate success The best and worst performing local authorities in the newly-released Defra statistics for recycling in England have responded to their positioning in the league table. Across the board, England saw a small 0.3% reduction in the overall recycling rate to 44.8% in the 2017/18 financial year, compared with 45.1% in the previous period. However, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Dec 2018 Industry news I’m dreaming of a Green Christmas Dr Adam Read, Director of External Affairs at SUEZ, discusses key policy priorities for a strong upcoming Resources and Waste Plan. Aldersgate Group · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news Recycling rate shows growth on annual year basis Defra has said it is encouraged by the increase in recycling of household waste for the calendar year 2017, to 45.2% – up from a rate of 44.9% for the previous year. The annual figure is more positive than the 0.3% decrease in the amount of waste recycled, composted or reused in the financial year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news Community Wood Recycling comes to Edinburgh We are very pleased to introduce our new Edinburgh enterprise. Move On Wood Recycling will provide volunteering and training opportunities in a real work environment,particularly to young people and those affected by homelessness, as well as saving wood from going to waste. Community Wood Recycling · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news The utilisation of pelagic fish: Challenges and possibilities Turid Rustad from the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, NTNU, reveals the challenges and possibilities when it comes to the utilisation of pelagic fish, including catch that is used for human consumption. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news Strategy ‘will require’ separate food waste collection EXCLUSIVE: Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy will require separate food waste collections. That was the announcement today from Graham Stuart, minister for investment at the Department for International Trade who was the keynote speaker at the ADBA National Conference this morning in London. Collections Despite the big announcement, which is expected to divide opinion across … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news Environmental research: A future for advanced marine LTER data Ilaria Nardello from European Marine Biological Resource Centre details the future for advanced marine LTER. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news England’s recycling rate drops – East Riding top again EXCLUSIVE: England’s recycling rate, including composting, has fallen by 0.3% to 44.8% in the 2017/18 financial year, compared with 45.1% in the previous period. According to the Defra statistics, released this morning (11 December), the drop was largely due to a “sharp decrease” in the recycling rate in the last quarter of the financial year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news Protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has a wide-ranging mission that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, as this article by Open Access Government Editor, Jonathan Miles uncovers. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news ReFood calls for uniform collections ReFood is calling on district councils to implement uniform recycling collections in 2019, including separate ones for food waste, after proposals were rejected by the Local Government Association (LGA) earlier this year. “The LGA’s decision was yet another disappointing blow,” said Philip Simpson, commercial director of ReFood. “Our national recycling rate continues to flatline, which … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Dec 2018 Industry news What is a “just transition” and why is it critical to getting to a low-carbon future? Dr Ajay Gambhir, Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment considers the term “just transition” and why it is key to securing a sustainable, resilient, low-carbon future. Aldersgate Group · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Trio of vessels tip Ward over the £7million export mark in a single month Derbyshire-based metal and waste management specialist, Ward, has exceeded its forecasted export target for October and is well on the... Ward Recycling · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Two HWRC projects move forward Plans for HWRCs have taken steps forward with separate announcements made by two local authorities. Plans for a new household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Bristol to increase levels of reuse and recycling, were taken before the council’s cabinet last week. Bristol city council has already confirmed it is committed to the delivery of a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Equipment news round-up (10/12/18) With news on: a new shredder for Eco; Hiab launches crane upgrade; Ash Waste Management looks to transform fleet management; and, Luxus invests in compounding line. Luxus Invests in £1.5m compounding line Plastic manufacturing and recycling company Luxus has installed a new £1.5m compounding line at its manufacturing facility based in Louth, Lincolnshire. The company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Viridor ‘confident’ over Beddington ERF The commissioning process at Viridor’s Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Beddington, South London, is “going well”, and Viridor remains confident it will be operational by the end of 2018. However, the deadline could be pushed into next year if any other issues arise during the commissioning phase. The update was provided by Annie Baker, strategic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Improving the impact and visibility of plant science in Europe The European Plant Science Organisation discuss improving the impact and visibility of plant science in Europe plus an example of research in the field. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Dec 2018 Industry news Inspections and pollution tests plummet as Environment Agency sheds staff The post Inspections and pollution tests plummet as Environment Agency sheds staff appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 Dec 2018 Industry news News from the Network 3 – 7 December This week’s roundup of News from the Network. Furniture Recycling Project are looking great at a local awards ceremony Huge congratulations and thanks to all of those who made #BelieveInGlos such a fantastic celebration of #Gloucester talent. We’re all delighted to have been a part of such a fab event & thankful to everyone who […] Reuse Network · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news ‘You can’t save the world at every climate conference’ The post ‘You can’t save the world at every climate conference’ appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Waste sector offers ‘great potential’ to reduce emissions Research conducted by Veolia and Imperial College has projected that the UK waste and resource sector could save over 200 million tonnes of carbon emissions between the years 2023 – 2032. But, according to Veolia, the UK won’t fulfil its carbon reduction commitments at current rates of emission mitigation. The company explains that waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news NLWA renews contract with LondonEnergy The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has agreed a contract with LondonEnergy which will see the company continue to manage the authority’s waste and operate the redeveloped Edmonton Park energy from waste facility. LondonEnergy, which is owned by the authority, is currently contracted by the NLWA to operate the existing 5000,000 tonne facility at the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Corby and Kettering prepare for waste services merger Corby borough council will move its waste and recycling services to an in-house contract as part of a merger with the neighbouring Kettering borough council from early 2019. The move will see Corby’s 10-year contract with Kier come to an end in February 2019, when the partnership with Kettering, which will be the lead authority … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Why is so much of England’s housing stock empty at a time of national housing crisis? Chris Bailey of Action on Empty Homes addresses the question of exactly why is so much of England’s housing stock empty at a time of national housing crisis. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Wood-waste Fire Prevention Plan guidance released The Wood Recyclers Association has launched a ‘sector-specific’ Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) guide for wood recycling businesses, developed in “close association” with the Environment Agency. It is hoped the guide will help wood recyclers meet meet FPP requirements, or to propose alternative measures if they need to move away from the standard guidance, including increased … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Planning application submitted for Leeds flood defences Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Katowice was the second most polluted city in the EU as delegates arrived for UN climate conference The post Katowice was the second most polluted city in the EU as delegates arrived for UN climate conference appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 Dec 2018 Industry news Funding offered for plastic waste research Up to £60 million government funding has been announced for projects aimed at tackling plastic waste. The announcement of funding came yesterday from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, as part of its Bioeconomy Strategy: 2018 to 2030. Packaging According to BEIS, the funding – to be bolstered by industry support and delivered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news Convenience ‘key’ to DRS success, Recoup suggests A survey carried out by Recoup has found that 20% of participants would not be willing to travel to return their drinks containers as part of a deposit return scheme. The result was part of consumer insight research by plastics recycling charity Recoup which involved 341 people. Respondents were interviewed in three main locations about … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news Streamlining environmental compliance, despite Brexit turmoil James Turner at Thomson Environmental Consultants argues that we must strive to continue streamlining environmental compliance, despite Brexit turmoil Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news DS Smith reports increased revenues Paper and plastic packaging company DS Smith has reported a 4% increase in UK revenues as part of its half-year results released today (December 06). DS Smith said its UK revenue had jumped to £577 million in the second half of the 2018/19 financial year, while operating profit has increased 7% to £59 million, compared … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news Amey worker killed after refuse lorry collision An investigation is underway into the death of an Amey refuse collection worker in Northolt, Ealing, on Tuesday (4 December). The man, in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision with a refuse lorry. Police Metropolitan Police confirmed it was called to Priors Field at around 7.30am on Tuesday following “reports … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news Ice and fire: How burning forests can help melt ice sheets The post Ice and fire: How burning forests can help melt ice sheets appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news WRA officially launches its Fire Prevention Plan Guide The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) officially launched its Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) Guide at its members’ winter meeting in Coventry yesterday (Wednesday). The document is the first sector-specific guide on Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs) to be produced. It has taken more than a year for the WRA to develop it, which it has done in […] Wood Recyclers Association · 6 Dec 2018 Industry news Opening times for the festive period We are pleased to advise that our Materials Recycling Facility at Old Oak Sidings is open throughout the holiday period. Our Enfield site will close Saturday 22nd December at 1.00pm and reopen on Wed... Powerday · 5 Dec 2018 Industry news World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been highlighted today on World Soil Day (5 December) Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Dec 2018 Industry news OPINION: PRN reform and the Resources and Waste Strategy OPINION: What does the UK’s recycling sector need from the hotly anticipated R&W Strategy? James Piper, managing director of recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety outlines some of the areas he is hoping to see addressed. In 1977 the first bottle bank was introduced in the UK. In the subsequent 40 years our country has worked to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Dec 2018