Recycling news: 2022

Industry news FCC begins construction on £350m EfW plant Construction work has begun on FCC Environment’s energy from waste (EfW) facility in North Lanarkshire, which will have a capacity of 300,000 tonnes. To be built on FCC’s existing Greengairs landfill site in Airdrie, the ‘Drumgray’ plant will process household and commercial waste from across the region. The site is proposed to be operational in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news Waste less in your lunch box The post Waste less in your lunch box appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news How much waste goes to landfill in the UK - First Mile First Mile · 1 Sept 2022 Industry news PR Committee meeting minutes 19 July 2022 The post PR Committee meeting minutes 19 July 2022 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Climate anxiety: 21 resources to energise you into action Fears about the climate crisis getting the better of you? We asked Greenpeace staff what helps them navigate their worries about the environmental emergency. Here’s what they recommended. Greenpeace UK · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news City Speaks Up: Elizabeth House The post City Speaks Up: Elizabeth House appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Post-assembly magnetisation at Cenex LCV POST-ASSEMBLY magnetisation of permanent magnet rotors is the most cost effective and accurate way to produce these vital components for electric vehicle motors. Bunting is promoting such post-assembly magnetising manufacturing techniques on stand C4-607 at the Cenex LCV Event (7-8 September, UTAC, Millbrook, UK). Bunting is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Reprimand for Unilever over environmental claims A lack of clarity around environmental claims – including the use of 50% recycled content in packaging for Persil washing liquid – has seen brand-owner Unilever reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). In what is likely to be seen as a benchmark ruling today, (31 August), the ASA found in favour of a complaint … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Owens Group supports our roadside litter campaign Wales’ leading Transport and Warehousing Company calls on motorists to ‘Drive your litter home’ as part of our national roadside litter campaign. Keep Wales Tidy · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Andusia sign contract with Enva ANDUSIA are pleased to announce they have secured an RDF supply contract with recycling and resource recovery business, Enva. The collaboration will see 40,000 tonnes per annum of RDF exported via bulk vessel from Glasgow port to Sweden and Denmark over the next two years. The new RDF export contract is the second contractual agreement... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news News in brief (31/08/2022) With news on: Bradford council crushes vehicle involved in fly-tipping; Enva signs contracts with Andusia and Frank Key; Esken issues trading update; and, Isle of Wight launches textiles recycling campaign. Bradford council crushes vehicle involved in fly-tipping Bradford council announced that it seized and crushed another vehicle involved in “prolific” fly-tipping. The local authority said … … letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Agency updates climate change rules for waste firms Waste management businesses in England with environmental permits have today (31 August) been given new advice and requirements about incorporating planning for climate change in their management plans. Environmental permits require waste businesses to have a written management system. And, even those businesses with a permit granted before 6 April 2008 which does not require … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Welcome our new Policy Analysts – Who to reach out to! Recently we welcomed 2 new Policy and Market Analysts to the ADBA team; Wasundara Doradeniya and Joanna Goad. They will mainly be engaging with policy advisors from different government departments to keep on top of the upcoming policy development relevant to each sector. Alongside this, they will also support the members with enquiries in their… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Defra in warning to councils over environmental fines Local authorities have been warned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that they should not set budgets which assume income from environmental fines. On 26 August, Defra published a letter which Jo Churchill, minister for agri-innovation and climate adaptation, had sent to councillors in June 2022. In it, Mrs Churchill – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Why reviewing packaging schemes may save you time and money under EPR The post Why reviewing packaging schemes may save you time and money under EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news UK at 46% in halfway mark for WEEE recycling Using a halfway measurement for the collection of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in 2022, the UK looks likely to again fail to meets it annual recycling targets for the sector. In the first six months of the year a total of 46.1% of the target was achieved. In 2021 targets were missed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Finalists unveiled for LARAC 2022 Awards The shortlisted finalists for the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee’s (LARAC) prestigious annual awards have been unveiled. The awards are now in their 14th year and will be held on the first night of the LARAC’s annual conference, which takes place on 5-6 October at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The awards ceremony allows visitors to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Inside the cruel macaque trade - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda for £600 million - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 31 Aug 2022 Industry news Legislation to play key part at RWM & Letsrecycle Live Local authorities will be able to gain crucial insight into upcoming waste legislation as the topic plays a significant part in the upcoming RWM and Letsrecycle Live show. Taking place on 14-15 September at the NEC, Birmingham, the exhibition will feature sessions on the impact of the Resources and Waste Strategy and other reforms either … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news SEPA investigating dust from Markinch biomass plant The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched an investigation after it received “a number of complaints” about dust from residents near RWE’s waste wood biomass plant in Markinch, Fife. SEPA explained that it undertook an investigation into the dust and took samples from the area which confirmed the material contained wood dust. The Agency … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news Expert applauds new government funding to help boost research and development in farming HOT off the heels of the government announcement that its Farming Innovation Programme is set to receive a £16.5million investment, the Commercial Director of food waste recycling and sustainability firm Warrens Group is praising the role this funding could do to help minimise food waste created in the primary production industry. Of the cash boost to the... Skip & Waste Magazine · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news COSLA hits out at Union reaction to pay deal COSLA said yesterday (29 August) that it is “disappointed” with the reaction from local government trade unions “to one of the best pay deals in decades”, as waste strikes in Scotland move into their second phase. While some strikes taking place over the last fortnight come to an end this week, plans are already in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news Why supermarkets are removing best-before dates from packaging UPDATED: Aldi UK and Sainsbury's have this week joined competitors Asda and Marks & Spencer (M&S) in changing date labels for fruit and vegetables. Will the change really help to reduce food waste? edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news CMA publishes final Veolia/Suez report The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released the full final report of its ruling against Veolia’s acquisition of Suez in the UK. And, in the report, the CMA said while it accepts that Biffa’s deal to acquire Viridor’s recycling assets in 2021 had led to a more “concentrated” market, it stands by its decision … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news Biffa takeover deadline extended again as talks continue Biffa announced today (30 August) that it has accepted a request from US private equity firm Energy Capital Partners to extend the ‘put up or shut up’ (PUSU) deadline for a firm bid by 28 days. In order to “allow further time for discussions with potential financing providers to conclude”, the deadline has now been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news Greencore donates equivalent of 4 million meals via FareShare - FareShare FareShare · 30 Aug 2022 Industry news Oxford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 29 Aug 2022 Industry news 14 ways the Zero Waste Movement has Changed in the Past 14 years I’ve been reducing my landfill waste since 2008. Back then I was seen as a bit weird. It all felt pretty lonely to be honest. The only other person I knew was Karen Cannard. She started her ‘rubbish diet’ in response to a challenge set by her local council in January 2008. It was Karen… Zero Waste Week · 28 Aug 2022 Industry news Record waste volumes for Geminor in the UK GEMINOR UK handled over 46,000 tonnes of waste for material and energy recovery in July, which is a company record for the summer months. This represents a 75 per cent increase from July 2021. ” Scandinavian recipients are now preparing for a season of energy shortages,” says Oliver Caunce, Senior Account and Development Manager at... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Aug 2022 Industry news UN Ocean Treaty talks collapse, as the ocean crisis deepens New York, 26 August 2022 - UN Ocean Treaty talks have today failed to reach agreement on a Treaty which can deliver Ocean Sanctuaries across 30% of the oceans by 2030, despite significant progress being made during the last 48 hours. Greenpeace UK · 27 Aug 2022 Industry news Warwick Ward open new premises EARTHMOVING and recycling equipment dealer Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd has expanded its operations with the opening of a new ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Situated less than five miles away from their head office, the new site was officially opened by the Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor Sarah Tattersall, and is required to keep up... Skip & Waste Magazine · 27 Aug 2022 Industry news Bexley strike action ends as code of practice agreed Countrystyle Recycling announced today (26 August) that it had reached an agreement with the union Unite to end strike action in the London borough of Bexley with immediate effect. Strike action began on 12 July and has been on hold in the borough since 28 July while negotiations between the pair take place with the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Charity Spotlight: Ringcross Community Food Bank The post Charity Spotlight: Ringcross Community Food Bank appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Energy price cap rise requires “significant intervention” from Government REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news West Berkshire EfW application to be called in An application from waste management company J Mould to build a 150,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility will now be considered by the secretary of state, after West Berkshire’s decision to approve it was challenged. In a document from the council’s meeting on 24 August, the application was recommended for approval … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Manchester gives £220,000 to waste prevention groups Twenty-six community groups across Greater Manchester will receive a total of £220,000 in funding to support projects tackling waste and encouraging reuse and recycling. Now in its second year, the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund has awarded a new tranche of funding for community and voluntary sector groups focused on “creative solutions” for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Is your child keen to keep Bristol clean and green? The post Is your child keen to keep Bristol clean and green? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Essex tenders for contractor in move away from landfill Essex county council has formally launched a tender for an initial seven-year deal worth £62 million per year for the disposal of 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per annum. The county council currently sends residual waste to the various landfill sites, including the Bellhouse Landfill in Colchester. Essex has landfilled residual waste following the failure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Aug 2022 Industry news Hamilton mattress recycling hits 250,000 mark HAMILTON Waste & Recycling (Hamilton) has announced that it has now recycled over a quarter of a million mattresses as the company continues to ramp up its mattress recycling capacity. In reaching this landmark number Hamilton has recovered over approximately 2500 tonnes of metal, 750 tonnes of foam and 500 tonnes of polyester all of... Skip & Waste Magazine · 26 Aug 2022