Recycling news: 2017

Industry news eNewsletter Sign Up - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Contact Us - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Veolia secures outlet for St Helens’ cullet plant Veolia has secured a take-off contract with Knauf Insulation for the supply of recycled glass cullet from a refining and drying plant to be developed at St Helens, Merseyside. Due for completion by the end of 2017, Veolia’s £10 million development also secures an outlet for glass from its materials recycling facilities (MRFs) on Merseyside … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Smethwick recycler fined £160,000 over crush injuries West Midlands-based plastics recycling business Arrow Recycling Ltd has been fined £160,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after having been crushed by 400kg of baled cardboard. Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court last week (24 March) heard how Parvez Ahmed, 49, had been working on the company’s Smethwick, Birmingham site on 22 April 2016 when he was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Herts sees major drop in waste to landfill The volume of Hertfordshire’s household waste sent to landfill saw a significant drop in 2015/16, according to the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership, which has recorded a 39,000 tonne drop in landfill tonnages in its latest annual report. The report, which covers the 12 months from April 2015 also suggests that the county saw a drop in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Rob Greenfield: The Dude Making a Difference The post Rob Greenfield: The Dude Making a Difference appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Steel Times International News - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 27 Mar 2017 Industry news Skip hire – things you need to know Whether you’ve hired a midi skip for a small household project or a garden clearance or our most popular maxi... Ward Recycling · 25 Mar 2017 Industry news Dorset threatens removal of carton banks The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) is considering the removal of recycling banks for beverage cartons across the county as a result of contamination issues within the banks. In 2016 DWP removed bring banks for materials including glass, paper, cans and plastic, which are included in the Recycle for Dorset kerbside service operated throughout the county. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news The Week in Waste – 24 March 2017 VIDEO: In this weekly news round-up video sponsored by Bollegraaf, we report on the restatement by resource and recycling minister Therese Coffey that the government has no plans for mandatory food waste collections in England. Also, we report on the fire caused by a nickel cadmium battery in the back of a refuse collection vehicle and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news DHL and Gatwick open biomass waste plant Logistics firm DHL has formally opened a £3.8 million biomass burning facility at Gatwick Airport – which it is claimed is the ‘first of its kind in the world’ to treat Category 1 waste from international flights. Catering waste including food and packaging coming into the airport from non-EU flights is classed as ‘Category 1’ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news The Smart Cara review – is it the solution to food waste? The Smart Cara is described as the ‘State of the art solution to the food waste problem’. It sounds too good to be true, right? I’ve been fortunate enough to be trialling the Smart Cara for the past month and I’m eager to share my thoughts with you. I started my trial with the assumption… Zero Waste Week · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news WRAP to work with GMWDA to boost recycling The resources charity WRAP has announced a partnership with the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) – Resource Greater Manchester – aimed at driving up recycling across the north western conurbation. Resource Greater Manchester, which mirrors the Resource London partnership between WRAP and the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) will work on projects to … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news Analysis: Why diesel demand is falling in China China’s oil use may be growing, but diesel is definitely in decline, according to an analysis of government data. Buried beneath the topline figure that crude consumption rose by 5.5% in 2016 is news that diesel demand actually fell by 5.3%. The dramatic overhaul in China’s transport sector – driven by a combination of extreme […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Mar 2017 Industry news Kier agrees early end to East Sussex contract Services firm Kier has agreed to an early end to a 10-year waste and recycling collection contract with four East Sussex councils. The decision has been taken due to ‘significant’ change in the recycling market, according to the company. The contract, which involves collections and beach cleansing services on behalf of Rother, Wealden, Eastbourne and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2017 Industry news Bryson launches second phase of charity scheme Bryson Recycling is encouraging residents in up to 170,000 households across Northern Ireland to maximise recycling as part of a charity initiative. The ‘Recycling Rewards’ scheme now in its second year, is aiming to raise £15,000 for the PIPS – Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm – charity, which provides suicide prevention … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2017 Industry news Drainage change secures asbestos landfill for Mick George Cambridgeshire-based waste management firm Mick George Ltd has secured approval for an increase in annual throughput at its landfill near Ely, from 50,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes per annum. The approval comes after the Environment Agency originally expressed concerns over the company’s drainage plans, with Mick George consequently reinstating a drainage blanket at the site. … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2017 Industry news Harmonization and fair competition for Extended Producer Responsibility Revision of the EU Waste Legislation and Circular Economy Package Der Beitrag Harmonization and fair competition for Extended Producer Responsibility erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Mar 2017 Industry news Scientists warn Amazon peatland could face ‘environmental disaster’ due to palm oil threat An area of recently discovered peatland in South America needs to protected from the region’s burgeoning palm oil sector if it is to avoid “environmental disaster”, according to a new study. The peatland in Pastaza-Marañón Foreland Basin in northeast Peru – discovered in 2009 by Finnish scientist Outi Lähteenoja – is said to contain 3.14 […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 23 Mar 2017 Industry news An affordable transition to a competitive, low carbon economy is possible At a time when climate policies are often presented as a drag on economic growth, a recent report from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change shows that moving to a competitive low carbon economy can be done affordably, says Nick Molho of the Aldersgate Group. Aldersgate Group · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news Coffey’s food waste committee hearing cut short A parliamentary committee hearing into food waste involving the resources minister Therese Coffey was cut short this afternoon (22 March), due to a major incident outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Dr Coffey was giving evidence to the Commons’ Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee alongside Defra’s deputy director of waste and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news Bucks partners with Olio on food waste prevention Buckinghamshire county council has partnered with the food-sharing mobile phone app provider Olio as part of its effort reduce food waste in the county. Olio is a free app that connects residents, businesses and charities with surplus food redistribution organisations and individuals to share edible food. According to the council, Buckinghamshire householders produce 38,000 tonnes … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news SOCOTEC announces acquisition of ESG French-owned certification and inspection group SOCOTEC has announced the acquisition of Environmental Services Group (ESG), the UK-based testing and services firm. ESG, which was previously majority owned by 3i Group PLC (3i), has 28 sites across the UK and Ireland, including 20 UKAS-accredited testing and measurement laboratories. The company provides testing, inspection and compliance servic… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news Augean reports growth in revenue during 2016 The specialist waste business Augean Group has announced its financial results for the year ending 2016, reporting a 25% increase in revenue compared to 2015. The company, which has 11 sites across the UK, has reported that total revenue from continuing operations, excluding exceptional items, reached £76 million for the year. Augean also posted an … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news 100 tonnes recycled at Bath Western Riverside Representatives of Bristol Wood Recycling met with staff at Crest Nicholson Regeneration's site at Bath Western Riverside yesterday to present them with a certificate of recycling achievement, celebrating the site's contribution of over 100 tonnes of wood waste recycled with with Community Wood Recycling. Community Wood Recycling · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news News in Brief (22/03/2017) With news on: Tesco launches hotline to tackle food waste; Newcastle Waste Commission meets; fly-tipping at Biffa site, and; Renewi opens on London Stock Exchange. Biffa in fly-tipping warning Waste firm Biffa has sought to higlight the ‘growing issue’ of fly-tipping in the UK, after having spent around £10,000 removing fly-tipped waste from the boundaries … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news Carbon8 helps Lakeside EfW facility achieve 18 months’ zero waste to landfill The post Carbon8 helps Lakeside EfW facility achieve 18 months’ zero waste to landfill appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 22 Mar 2017 Industry news this is what we do - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Edinburgh looks to flats to further boost reycling rate Edinburgh city council has announced that enhancing recycling services for residents living in flats is to be a priority over the coming year. The announcement came as the council’s Transport and Environment Committee met today (March 21) to discuss the council’s latest landfill and recycling data. The figures showed an increase in recycling of 1,239 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Financial Results for Year Ending 2016 We are pleased to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Financial highlights From continuing operations and excluding exceptional items From continuing operations including exceptional items Operational highlights Outlook 2016 saw the Group deliver double digit growth in revenue, operating cash flow and EBITDA. At an operational level, the Group has achieved […] Augean · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Carmarthenshire recycling centre negotiations fail Carmarthenshire county council has announced that it is to close one of its five household waste recycling centres at the end of this month after negotiations with the owner of the site broke down. The Llangadog site is owned by All Waste Services Ltd (AWS) and accepts a wide range of non-hazardous waste materials including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Consultation opens on charging illegal sites landfill tax A consultation on whether to bring illegal waste sites within the scope of landfill tax in England and Northern Ireland has been officially launched after being announced earlier this month as part of the Spring Budget. The consultation, issued by HM Revenue & Customs yesterday (March 20), sets out the reasons for targeting illegal waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Skip Hire vs The Man and Van In recent years, the ‘man and van’ service has become a popular alternative to skip hire for those wanting to... Ward Recycling · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Battery causes explosion in waste truck East Northamptonshire council is pleading with residents to take more care when disposing of batteries following an explosion and fire in the back of a waste collection truck. Collection crews reported an explosion that rocked the vehicle and that could be heard at the end of the street as they travelled along Grumbold Avenue in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news Landfill Tax Consultation Opens on Illegal Waste Sites The post Landfill Tax Consultation Opens on Illegal Waste Sites appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Mar 2017 Industry news 23 delicious ways to use up sweet potatoes! This week I had four sweet potatoes in my veg box. I kept leaving them in favour of more regular foods, but the time came when I knew I’d have to use them up before they ended up on the compost heap. I must admit, I’m not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, hence my… Zero Waste Week · 20 Mar 2017 Industry news Board Members' Biographies - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 20 Mar 2017 Industry news News Archive - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 20 Mar 2017 Industry news About Us - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 20 Mar 2017 Industry news Obituary: Tom Clarke, formerly of Interport The death has been announced of Tom Clarke, former owner of the Interport Paper Company, and a well-known figure within the paper recycling sector. Tom’s son Neil, who is managing director of Cheshire firm RecyclingUK, said that “after a short illness my Dad, Tom Clarke, sadly passed away on Saturday 11th March 2017.” Adrian Jackson, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Mar 2017