Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Malaysia to repatriate ‘mixed plastic waste’ Malaysian authorities are seeking to repatriate shipping containers full of mixed plastic waste described as ‘contaminated and low quality’, with some material believed to have originated in the UK. The action comes as material from UK local authorities has been reported as being found on land in Malaysia by a BBC documentary crew as part … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019 Industry news Urbaser’s Javelin Park EfW to begin waste treatment Urbaser Balfour Beatty has confirmed that the 190,000 tonnes per year capacity Javelin Park energy from waste (EfW) facility in Gloucestershire is to begin taking deliveries of waste from next month (June). The facility has been built as part of a £500 million contract between Gloucestershire county council and a consortium of Spanish-owned Urbaser and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019 Industry news Arrest made following illegal dumping incidents A 44-year old man was arrested last week following an investigation into a series of incidents involving illegal dumping of waste across locations around southern England. The man from Maidenhead, in Berkshire, was held at Eton Wick on Tuesday, 21 May, by Thames Valley Police in connection with “large-scale illegal waste tipping” across Surrey, west … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2019 Industry news Mapped: Russia’s devastating wildfires The post Mapped: Russia’s devastating wildfires appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 May 2019 Industry news Mural - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 27 May 2019 Industry news Welcome RIIO2 boost for Green Gas sector following REA and REAL Campaigning Ofgem published their RIIO-GD2 specific methodology. The announcement sees Ofgem encourage the deployment of biomethane. REA and REAL welcome the announcement having campaigned for the greater use of biomethane, reversing earlier proposals that did not include the technology. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 May 2019 Industry news Bywaters Victorious at 2019 Awards for Excellence Bywaters had an extremely successful evening at this year’s Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, being crowned 'Plastics Recycling Business of the Year’ at a ceremony on the 9th of May. Bywaters · 24 May 2019 Industry news Viridor fined £133,000 over WEEE plant worker injury Waste and resources firm Viridor has been fined £133,000 after a worker’s hand was injured by ‘defective’ hydraulic cutters at the company’s WEEE recycling facility in St Helens, Merseyside. Proceedings were brought against the company by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over the incident dating back to October 2017. Viridor was handed the penalty … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2019 Industry news ‘Replace plastics with fibre’, says DS Smith Supermarkets could reduce their use of plastic packaging by millions of tonnes through making substitutions in five areas by switching to fibre products instead, according to research for paper and packaging business DS Smith. The ‘Transforming the Supermarket Aisle’ report, developed with consultancy White Space, identifies how plastic packaging could be replaced with cardboard or … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2019 Industry news EA and HMRC in ‘biggest day’ of waste site inspections More than 60 sites received unannounced visits from the Environment Agency and HM Revenue and Customers (HMRC) officers yesterday in what was described as their “biggest single joint day of action” on suspected waste crime. The action comes on the same day as the Agency reported that its investigation into “dozens of giant heaps of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2019 Industry news Recycling Association points Defra to role of export markets A strong defence of export markets as vital to the recycling of recyclable materials collected from local authorities and businesses, has been given by the Recycling Association, in consultation responses set to Defra. The Association has responded to consultations from Defra – the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – on consistent collections, a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 May 2019 Industry news EU Horizon 2020 Project SOMA Achieves Major Breakthroughs in Robotic Manipulation - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 24 May 2019 Industry news New Life Cycle Assessment of aluminium beverage cans shows significant carbon emissions reduction PRESS RELEASE Courtesy of Metal Packaging Europe Brussels, 22 May 2019 Metal Packaging Europe, the association of European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of aluminium beverage cans (25, 33 and 50 cl volumes). Using the latest data available (2016), the study […] Alupro · 23 May 2019 Industry news Suez unveils fleet designs to promote oceans campaign Suez has announced that a fleet of 41 commercial collection vehicles will be taking to the streets dressed in ‘bold new livery’ to raise awareness for the company’s #suez4ocean campaign. The new designs feature full-wrap images, which Suez says showcase “the beauty of nature” and serve as a reminder of the “vital role” that waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2019 Industry news Regulating substances as groups: creating more rapid and effective risk management of hazardous chemicals This week CHEM Trust’s Head of Science, Dr Ninja Reineke, is speaking on a panel at the Helsinki Chemical Forum on the subject of regulating groups of hazardous chemicals. Below she explains why this approach is needed to better protect wildlife and humans from hazardous chemicals. Business as usual is not an option The history […] CHEM Trust · 23 May 2019 Industry news Working in partnership for paper quality SPECIAL REPORT: A partnership between Ward Recycling Limited and Bollegraaf has been praised for delivering a landmark fibre sort facility in Hartlepool. The facility, which is noted to be the ‘first of its kind’ in the UK, is set to commence operations next week after securing its environmental permit. Sited at Windermere Road, the substantial … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2019 Industry news FCC plans Scottish EfW facility at Greengairs landfill FCC Environment has unveiled plans for the development of a 300,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste facility (EfW) on the site of its Greengairs landfill site in North Lanarkshire. According to the company, the development of the new facility, and its general plans for redevelopment of the landfill site, are in direct response … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2019 Industry news Coming up on day two at Letsrecycle Live Letsrecycle Live returns for a second day of discussion, debate and live demonstrations at Stoneleigh Park today (23 May). Day one saw a busy conference schedule with high level discussion from the leaders in resource management including Suez chief executive David Palmer-Jones, Biffa’s Michael Topham and Phil Piddington of Viridor. The second day of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 May 2019 Industry news Grundon helps Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust rescue neglected town park The post Grundon helps Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust rescue neglected town park appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 22 May 2019 Industry news Producers ‘not responsible for litter’, finds FCC survey A YouGov survey commissioned by FCC Environment has found that more than two thirds (68%) of people think litter is the responsibility of the individual consumer, rather than the producer. The survey, which took place this month and quizzed more than 2,000 adults, coincides with government plans to include litter as part of its extended … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2019 Industry news Building bridges to careers in STEM with Derby College In conjunction with East Midlands Rail Forum (EMRF) and Derby College, Ward joined other local businesses as STEM Ambassadors at... Ward Recycling · 22 May 2019 Industry news Gove confirms ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed a ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds in England, following overwhelming public support for the move. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 May 2019 Industry news Viridor awards film contract to KS Plastics Resources and waste firm Viridor has signed a two-year contract for the processing of 5,000 tonnes per year of recycling sacks, shopping bags and plastic films per year from its MRFs. The material, which will come from its Crayford, Milton Keynes, Masons and Plymouth MRFs will be sent to the Gloucestershire LDPE film reprocessor KS … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2019 Industry news Adur and Worthing gears up for alternate-weekly collections Adur and Worthing councils in West Sussex expects to see recycling rates increase by between 5-7% following a move to alternate weekly collections for waste and recycling. From September 2019, most residents will see their general waste (grey lid) collected one week and their recycling (blue lid) the next, in a bid to “boost recycling”. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2019 Industry news Letsrecycle Live opens its doors Visitors are descending upon the NAEC at Stoneleigh Park for the first ever Letsrecycle Live trade show, which opens its doors this morning. The two-day show, running today and tomorrow (22-23 May), offers visitors a packed conference schedule, live demos of some of the latest recycling vehicles and kit and unrivalled networking opportunities. More than … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2019 Industry news Air pollution around Beijing rebounds as coal consumption rises by 13% The post Air pollution around Beijing rebounds as coal consumption rises by 13% appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 22 May 2019 Industry news Careers • klöckner pentaplast - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 May 2019 Industry news Going the textiles mile – is your business compliant with French Textiles Regulations? French Textiles Legislation has been in place for over 11 years! If your business places new textiles and clothing onto the French market it will be obligated to comply. Read Laura Rimmer's latest Blog to find out more... Valpak · 21 May 2019 Industry news Contemporary thoughts on Modern Slavery Ian Guest, Environmental Compliance Advisor, offers his thoughts on the Modern Slavery Act, section 54 and outlines ways in which Valpak can help businesses to comply. Valpak · 21 May 2019 Industry news ESA in Mayoral clash over ‘harmful’ London incinerators The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has clashed with the London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a row over the future of energy from waste plants in the capital, labelling the former Tooting MP as “ill-informed”. The Mayor released a statement this morning, calling on the government to stop permitting the building of “archaic toxic polluting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news AHK Group acquires Waste Research consultancy Inspection and research consultancy Waste Research Ltd has been acquired by Prescot-based Alfred H Knight Group (AHK). Rotherham-based Waste Research was a long-established firm providing analytical and consultancy services to the waste management industry, central government agencies and local authorities. In particular it has provided independent inspection and testing services for the Refuse… letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news Final details ahead of Letsrecycle Live opening With less than 24 hours to the opening of the Letsrecycle Live trade show and exhibition, we provide an overview of everything you will need to know ahead of the two-day event. There is still time to register for your free ticket to attend the show, which takes place at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, near … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news MPs probe EfW and recycling rate link The possibility of a link between energy from waste and low recycling rates was discussed at a committee of MPs yesterday (20 May) with the waste management sector emphasising there was no connection. The ‘link’ and a range of waste and recycling topics were on the agenda at the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news Hampshire introduces HWRC ‘non-trade van permits’ Residents in Hampshire will have to pay for a permit to use vans, pick-ups or large trailers to transport their domestic waste to the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), under a new scheme implemented by the county council. From the start of next month (June), residents will need the £15 permit which will be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news WRAP highlights Plastics Pact actions after first year Resources body WRAP has said that progress has been made in the first 12 months since the launch of the voluntary ‘Plastics Pact’ to reduce single-use plastic packaging and increase recycling of the material. This comes despite a warning last week from the plastics recycling organisation Recoup that limited end markets for some types of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2019 Industry news Single Use Plastic - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 21 May 2019 Industry news Listen to REB News’ latest podcast featuring Rick Hindley of Alupro and Antonia Grey from BMRA The second episode of ‘The Recycling Podcast’ from REB Market Intelligence is now available to listen to on Spotify, iTunes and on their website. This week’s podcast focuses on the metals industry and features our very own Rick Hindley and Antonia Grey from the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). Discussions were predominately about metals, including packaging and […] Alupro · 20 May 2019 Industry news Unilever to use ‘detectable’ black plastic in packaging Consumer goods company Unilever is to use a ‘detectable’ black pigment in plastic packaging for its TRESemmé and Lynx cosmetic product brands, to enable the material to be sorted for recycling in MRFs. Unilever says it will phase in the use of the new polymer on its black High Density Polyethelyne (HDPE) bottles for packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2019 Industry news £10 million government fund awarded to plant over 130,000 trees A new £10 million plan will see more than 130,000 trees planted across England’s towns and cities, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 May 2019 Industry news Cory to invest in Thames barge fleet Cory Riverside Energy has announced it is investing £7 million to modernise its barge fleet, used for transporting waste along the Thames to its Belvedere energy from waste plant. The money will see an initial 14 barges being built in Liège, Belgium, and transported to the UK, and forms part of plans by Cory to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2019