Recycling news: 2017

Industry news Suez EfW plants help push volume growth Waste volumes processed by Suez in Europe were up by almost 2% in the first quarter of 2017 thanks largely to three energy from waste plants (EfW) coming on stream in the UK. The rise in tonnage was highlighted by the UK company’s French parent in its financial report for the first quarter of 2017, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2017 Industry news Every Can Counts at the Tour Series and OVO Energy Women’s Tour Fans attending the OVO Energy Women’s Tour this June will have the chance to make Every Can Count as the five-day UCI Women’s World Tour race partners with Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation. Alupro runs campaigns to engage and encourage people to recycle the aluminium packaging they use at home, work and whilst out […] Alupro · 10 May 2017 Industry news Waste recycling in the hospitality industry – not just about food The hospitality and food service industry in the UK produces in excess of 2.87 million tonnes of waste annually and... Ward Recycling · 10 May 2017 Industry news Round of applause for Bournemouth Grundon deputy chairman, Neil Grundon gives his view of Bournemouth’s decision to get tough with waste from houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). I think a virtual round of applause is due this week for Bournemouth Borough Council, which has been booed off the pier by the National Landlord’s Association (NLA). See the letsrecycle.com news story … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2017 Industry news Election result sees Derbyshire scrap HWRC charge Derbyshire council’s new Conservative administration has removed a charge for the disposal of DIY waste at its nine household waste recycling centres – after taking over control of the authority from Labour last week (5 May). The council has claimed that the move is in response to a government pledge to review guidance around charges … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 May 2017 Industry news Amazon reef: BP and Total’s plans dealt blow by prosecutor’s decision BP and Total’s plan to drill for oil near a recently documented coral reef off the coast of Brazil have been dealt a blow, after the federal prosecutor’s office in Amapá recommended suspending oil exploration in the region to the Brazilian environment ministry (Ibama). The prosecutor states that more needs to be done to assess […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 9 May 2017 Industry news Trump order could open up area larger than Yellowstone to drilling The post Trump order could open up area larger than Yellowstone to drilling appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 9 May 2017 Industry news Software and systems news round-up With news on: DCW receives support from software company PurGo; AMCS acquires software developer Senddr; and WCRS’ management reporting system. DCW receives support from software company The managing director of Devon Contract Waste has thanked the PurGo Software Team at VWS Software Solutions for helping the company to get “back up and running” following a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2017 Industry news Resource efficiency ‘central’ to Industrial Strategy A group of senior waste industry and business leaders have called for resource efficiency to play a ‘central role’ in the government’s Industrial Strategy. The comments came from the RWM Ambassadors group in response to the government’s Building Our Industrial Strategy Green Paper, launched for consultation in January this year (see letsrecycle.com story) which outlined … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2017 Industry news Appointments round-up (09/05/2017) With news on: N+P’s UK appointment; two join Clarity’s fuels team; Otto de Bont joins Renewi, and; new chairman joins Advanced Plasma Power. Clarity makes two appointments to waste fuel division Environmental compliance and waste services firm Clarity Environmental has made two appointments to its waste-to-fuel division. Ed Ewence and Harry Quinn have joined as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2017 Industry news Broadening Our Vision The post Broadening Our Vision appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 May 2017 Industry news Bournemouth criticised over rental home waste ‘charge’ Bournemouth council has been criticised by the National Landlord’s Association over changes to its policy over the collection of waste from ‘multiple occupancy’ rented properties. The policy, which came into effect when the council switched to an alternate weekly collection service from last month (April), states that houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) with seven or … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2017 Industry news Nature's rights: a new paradigm for environmental protection - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 9 May 2017 Industry news Investigation after Worsley electronics recycling facility fire An investigation in underway to determine the cause of a fire which broke out at an electronics recycling facility in Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley, operated by end of life solutions provider ViroGreen. A spokesperson from the Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed today (8 May) that the fire, which started on Saturday night, has been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2017 Industry news HSE urges public to use battery recycling points Members of the public have been urged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to use recycling points for disposing of batteries. The call to use recycling points comes in the wake of fires in household waste and recycling collection vehicles. And, battery expert and scientific adviser to the West Midlands Fire Service, Dave Reynolds, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2017 Industry news Thousands paid out by companies breaking packaging rules Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has hit out at companies over wasteful excess packaging after it emerged that more than £800,000 was paid out last year by firms who breached regulations. The EU rules are among those that would be subject to negotiation after the UK leaves the EU. The analysis by Unearthed revealed that 27 companies in […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 7 May 2017 Industry news How to reduce and recycle plastic film waste Amy contacted me recently. She’s a real waste warrior and is doing brilliantly with reducing waste but still has a few annoying items left to deal with. She writes… “I would most like to know what I can do about: Film lids found on yogurt or ricotta Plastic labels that go around waitrose juice bottles… Zero Waste Week · 7 May 2017 Industry news How to engage local shops and shoppers about plastic waste Shirley wrote to me recently. She said “I love you to write about how to engage with your local supermarket/shoppers about how much plastic waste there is. I really want to start doing something but I’ve no idea how to start. I’d like to be more active than just sharing things on Facebook.” This ties… Zero Waste Week · 7 May 2017 Industry news Our community RePaint project wins Best Community Recycling Initiative 7 May 2017 Community RePaint is delighted to announce that it has won ‘Best Community Recycling Initiative at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management. Organised by letsrecycle.com, The Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management recognises and rewards those striving for excellence across the waste, resource and recycling sector. Resource Futures · 7 May 2017 Industry news Nespresso capsule collection service in Kensington and Chelsea Nespresso and the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea have launched a recycling project to recycle used aluminium coffee capsules through the council’s collection service. The pilot project started on Monday (1 May) and will last for six months with coffee machine and coffee capsule firm Nespresso saying this is the first time a local … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2017 Industry news Politicians urged to address ‘waste policy vacuum’ Action on waste crime, household recycling consistency and support for separate food waste collection have been identified as manifesto priorities for the major political parties, by waste and recycling industry groups ahead of the 8 June General Election. Groups including the waste industry trade body the Environmental Services Association (ESA), reprocessing sector lobby group the … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2017 Industry news Analysis: What does the air pollution plan mean? After three appearances in court, the government has finally published its long-awaited air pollution plan to tackle illegal nitrogen dioxide levels across the country. Although to call it a plan might be pushing it a little. Evidence hidden in the technical report shows that 27 clean air zones are needed – but the government does […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 4 May 2017 Industry news News in Brief (04/05/2017) With news on: Glamorgan Cricket Club sees recycling boost; Ealing hits recycling target ahead of schedule; Rental sector recycling guide, and; Cawleys vehicle investment. Glamorgan Cricket Club sees recycling boost Glamorgan Cricket Club has increased its recycling rate from 4% eighteen months ago to 84% this year, according to Waste Cost Reduction Services (WCRS) the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2017 Industry news Torridge trials ‘efficient’ kerbside-sort vehicles Torridge district council is trialling the use of Romaquip recycling collection vehicles as it considers moving back to a kerbside sort collection regime, almost two years after ending the service. The Devon council is considering moving back to a kerbside sort system as part of wider plans to reshape its waste collection service (see letsrecycle.com … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2017 Industry news Viridor backs waste crime prevention proposals Waste and resources firm Viridor has backed policy proposals put forward this week aimed at tackling illegal waste operations – which it is claimed are costing the economy close to £600 million per year. Proposals were put forward in a report commissioned by the Environmental Services Association Educational Trust (ESAET) and Environmental Services Association (ESA) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2017 Industry news Warrington in battery warning after RCV fire Warrington borough council has urged residents not to dispose of batteries through its kerbside recycling service, after a collection vehicle was damaged when a lamp battery caught fire last month. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire in the collection vehicle early on the morning of 19 April when it caught light part-way through … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 May 2017 Industry news Site Locations - Mick George Mick George Group · 3 May 2017 Industry news Geminor opens Danish logistics terminal Norwegian-owned waste fuels specialist Geminor has opened a logistics terminal to facilitate the transport of waste derived fuels to Denmark. The terminal, sited at Aalborg Harbour, will be used for the import and national distribution of material including RDF and SRF from England, Ireland, Scotland and Germany. Geminor UK is part of the Geminor Group, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2017 Industry news The Recycle Race with Every Can Counts and Drops Cycling Alupro programme Every Can Counts and Drops Cycling Team are teaming up at major UK cycling races during the 2017 season to engage with the public about the importance of recycling drink cans. Every Can Counts is sponsoring Drops Cycling Team as part of its programme to maximise the recycling of drink cans used by […] Alupro · 3 May 2017 Industry news Wigan to move to three-weekly waste service Wigan council has announced changes to its waste and recycling collection service, which it is claimed will save £2 million from the cost of the service each year. The changes, which include a switch to a three-weekly residual waste collection from September 2017, are aimed at increasing the council’s recycling and composting rate from 43% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2017 Industry news Future Industrial Services taken over from One51 Kirkby-based hazardous waste management specialist Future Industrial Services (FIS) has been taken over in a management buyout from its parent company, the Irish firm One51 Plc, in a deal worth £16 million. The company whose clients are reported to include public authorities, major utility and multi-national companies provides services including waste management, industrial cleaning, emergency … letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2017 Industry news Green Alley Awards 2017 Circular economy opportunity for entrepreneurs Der Beitrag Green Alley Awards 2017 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 3 May 2017 Industry news Viridor Laing seeks compensation as Greater Manchester ends contract Viridor Laing will negotiate for compensation from the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA), after the authority voted to end its waste management PFI contract with the consortium. The decision to end the contract comes eight years after it was agreed. GMWDA – which describes itself as England’s largest waste disposal authority – signed the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2017 Industry news Profile: Riz Boardshorts At #PlanetPatrol we love to share stories of people doing incredible things in the fight against plastic pollution. We spoke to the brains behind Riz board shorts about their #BottlesToBoardshorts campaign. What is Riz Boardshorts all about? The ethos behind the brand has always been to design ‘the most beautiful and environmental boardshorts in the […] Planet Patrol · 3 May 2017 Industry news Comment: How air pollution politics made a parody of ‘purdah’ Last Thursday, lawyers stood before the High Court and defended the government’s decision to withhold publication of a national air pollution plan beyond its legal deadline. The plan could not be published so close to local elections (or the general election), James Eadie QC told the court, because it would threaten the democratic process and […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 May 2017 Industry news Shop Online - Mick George Mick George Group · 2 May 2017 Industry news Join us for a tour at our members’ summer meeting! The WRA’s members’ summer meeting is due to take place in sunny Bournemouth this June – and yes we do know it will definitely be sunny – honest! The meeting features a packed agenda including a market overview of the waste wood to energy sector, a presentation about recycling MDF and an overview of the […] Wood Recyclers Association · 2 May 2017 Industry news ESA-backed report calls for waste crime action Revenue from landfill tax should be used to directly fund efforts to tackle waste crime, a report published today (2 May) has suggested. Rethinking Waste Crime, commissioned by the Environmental Services Association Educational Trust (ESAET) and ESA, and launched in the House of Commons this afternoon, has outlined a series of recommendations for policy makers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2017 Industry news WISH releases revised waste fire guidance The Waste Industry Safety & Health (WISH) Forum has released the latest version of its guidance on reducing fire risk at waste sites on its website today (2 May). As reported by letsrecycle.com in March, the guidance, which is updated from an initial version published in October 2014, includes revised advice on waste stack sizes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2017 Industry news Compliance fee funds two WEEE research projects Two projects to assess the capture and processing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK have been awarded funding via the WEEE Producer compliance fee fund. The projects will seek to shed light on WEEE which is not being captured through the producer compliance system – and therefore not counted towards overall … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2017