Recycling news: 2016

Industry news Explore Ipswich Recycle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Bexley Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Enfield Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Vale of White Horse Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Recycling – Issue 5 Winter 2016 The post Recycling – Issue 5 Winter 2016 appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Ashford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news Explore Chelmsford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 3 Dec 2016 Industry news - ukpayslips.dssmith.com DS Smith (International Paper) · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news Equipment round-up (02/12/16) With news on: Highlander installs compactor; Whitham Mills secures baler installation; ; ABB trommel speed drives; Taylor Group partners with Mattiussi, and Presona launches new baler Highlander installs solar-powered compactor Scottish paper recycling firm Highlander International Recycling has installed a solar-powered waste compactor at Arjo Wiggins in Aberdeen. The compactor, fitted with bi… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news Northern Ireland councils at 42% recycling in 2015/16 Councils in Northern Ireland achieved a 42.2% municipal recycling and composting rate in 2015/16, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Published yesterday (1 December), the annual statistical report shows that in total, Northern Ireland’s councils collected 969,157 tonnes of local authority collected (LAC) municipal waste in 2015/16. The tonnage was a … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news The Week in Waste – 2 December 2016 VIDEO: In this weekly news round-up video, we report on a major contract for the collection of waste across four local authorities in Surrey. Also, we look at the Welsh Landfill Disposals Tax, which is due to come into effect from April 2018. letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news Rushcliffe warns of ‘frozen waste’ as temperatures plunge Freezing weather conditions across the UK caused collection issues for recycling crews in Nottinghamshire earlier this week – with garden waste ‘frozen’ to the inside of bins. Responding to residents’ concerns that their green bins have not been emptied, Rushcliffe borough council warned it may struggle to collect the organic waste due to snow and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news Veolia unveils 2016 Apprentice of the Year winner Waste and resources firm Veolia has unveiled its 2016 Apprentices of the Year at a special ceremony in the Houses of Parliament. The annual event, now in its second year, sees some of the company’s 350 apprentices recognised for their work and progress. The event took place last week (23 November) and was attended by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news Why sky-high coking coal prices could actually be terrible news for the coal industry The financial press has been calling coal, and particularly coking coal, the “hottest commodity of the year” — and for short-term traders, it certainly has been. Prices have quadrupled from the low reached at the start of the year, driven by a perfect storm of China’s strict output quotas, red-hot real estate bubble and speculative […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 Dec 2016 Industry news News in Brief (1/12/2016) With news on: North Somerset contract, Bigbelly success in Rugby; Machinex launches new website; Landfill programme in £290k boost to communities, and; Tamar pioneers closed-loop food waste system Machinex launches new website Sorting technology manufacturer Machinex has revealed its new website accessible at www.machinextechnologies.com Visitors can access Machinex’ entire range of products an… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Make a difference to the world in less than three minutes How would it feel to make a positive difference in the world, right now? Sometimes the problems we’re facing can feel so overwhelming, we don’t know where to start, right. But here’s a simple solution you can do right now, that will make a huge difference and you can feel good about. Every year I… Zero Waste Week · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Dorset director calls for clarity over HWRC charges The director of the Dorset Waste Partnership has called for further guidance from government over what constitutes ‘household’ waste for disposal at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). Karyn Punchard, director of the Dorset Partnership – which manages waste services for seven local authorities in the coastal county – made the call in response to comments … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Defra minister hints at UK’s Circular Economy approach Defra under secretary Lord Gardiner of Kimble has offered an insight into the government’s position on the EU’s Circular Economy Package, indicating that the government may be open to adopting some measures set out by Brussels. Lord Gardiner’s comments came in response to a written question in the House of Lords this week (29 November), … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Waste trade bodies join forces over fire guidance A number of waste trade associations have joined together to lobby the Environment Agency over the latest version of its Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) guidance. The Wood Recyclers Association, the Tyre Recovery Association, the Resource Association and the United Resource Operators Consortium (UROC) are challenging the guidance, which they believe will have a ‘major negative … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Eunomia predicts ‘revival’ in gasification interest Investor interest in advanced conversion technologies (ACTs) – such as gasification – could see a ‘revival’, despite set-backs in the roll-out of the technology in recent years, consultancy Eunomia claims. In a market report published by the consultancy yesterday (30 November), Eunomia predicted that the UK could see a ‘cascade’ of further gasification energy from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Dakota Access: UK banks back pipeline builder Energy Transfer Partners Some of Britain’s biggest banks have loaned hundreds of millions of pounds to the company building the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, according to an Unearthed analysis. In the last 5 years Barclays, HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have together bankrolled pipeline firm Energy Transfer Partners and its subsidiaries to the tune of […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news May the FORS be with you! The post May the FORS be with you! appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 1 Dec 2016 Industry news Tesco launches crowdfunding site for food waste projects Supermarket giant Tesco is appealing to ‘food waste entrepreneurs’ to join a new crowdfunding platform which could bring their products to market. The crowdfunding platform – BackIt – has been launched by Tesco in order to promote projects which will eliminate food waste across the supply chain. The platform is designed to help small businesses … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news Biffa’s Cory gains drive ‘strong’ half-year results Waste management firm Biffa has posted its half-year financial results for 2016/17 – revealing a “strong performance” based on its recent acquisition of Cory’s municipal contracts in the summer. The business recorded £71 million in underlying earnings before tax, a boost of 14.9% on the previous 12 months, while net revenue rose 8.6% to £446.7 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news EU Commission launches food waste platform The European Commission launched the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste yesterday (29 November), in a bid to improve communication between member states on work to tackle food waste. The Platform, which will promote inter-sector cooperation and sharing of best practice, brings together Member State experts, EU bodies, international organisations and all actors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news News in Brief (30/11/2016) With news on: Marston’s contract, J&B Recycling turnover; Welsh Government landfill visit; Warwickshire’s Christmas reuse appeal, and; MRWA health and wellbeing recognition UKWSL wins three-year Marston’s contract Waste brokerage firm UKWSL has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to manage waste from Marston’s chain of pubs for three years. The arrangement, which began this … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news Defra Consults on New Packaging Targets The post Defra Consults on New Packaging Targets appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news Somerset Waste Partnership to decide on 2017 service changes The Somerset Waste Partnership will decide next month whether to roll out three-weekly residual waste collections to households from autumn 2017. If agreed, residents in Mendip, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Taunton Deane and West Somerset district councils would all switch from a fortnightly to three-weekly collection system. The decision – which is hoped could lead to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news Factcheck: China is mining less coal, not more Yesterday the New York Times published an article claiming that China is “scrambling to mine and burn more coal”, painting a picture of a country backpedaling on its climate commitments. In reality, coal output has plummeted 10% year on year as the Chinese government placed strict curbs on production. China is now easing those curbs in […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 30 Nov 2016 Industry news Defra outlines proposed packaging targets to 2020 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (29 November) outlined proposed recycling targets for paper, steel, aluminium and wood packaging up to 2020. Three options have been outlined for the future of the targets, which include keeping them at 2017 levels through to the end of the decade or varying increases … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news WasteAid launches Christmas jumper scheme The charity WasteAid UK is launching a festive fundraiser scheme to help people reduce their environmental impact through buying a secondhand, rather than new, Christmas jumper. UPDATE: December 2 – the scheme is now open with jumpers available and WasteAid are asking for more jumpers to be offered at www.wasteaid.org.uk. Zoë Lenkiewicz of WasteAid UK … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news Plant and vehicle round-up (29/11/2016) With news on: Comb-bar replacement innovation; Powerscreen investment; Ubico strengthens safety commitment; Crawfords’ RediTruck deal, and; Kramer tie-up for EH Hassell. UKCM launches comb-bar repair system Waste container repair and refurbishment firm UK Container Maintenance (UKCM) has devised a system to replace comb bars on steel bins – which it is claimed can increase the … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news Amey set to secure Surrey collection contract Local authority services firm Amey is expected to be named preferred bidder for a major Surrey Waste Partnership collection contract valued at over £100 million, letsrecycle.com can reveal. The deal, due to be confirmed imminently, would see the company collect and process waste and recyclables on behalf of Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news Unwrapping the Autumn Statement Environmental Services Association (ESA) executive director Jacob Hayler examines the key issues highlighted by the Treasury’s Autumn Statement, delivered last week. The (relatively) new Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement on Wednesday 23rd November to a packed House of Commons. This was his first chance to set a tone for this Administration and its priorities in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news Brexit: Household energy bills are probably going up this winter A recent rise in wholesale prices could push up energy bills dramatically this winter whilst putting more small firms at risk of financial difficulty, according to an Unearthed analysis. Data on the UK gas price and power price shows that the combined effect of Brexit and – more significantly – current uncertainty over power supply this winter […] Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 29 Nov 2016 Industry news Explore Kenilworth Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 28 Nov 2016 Industry news Explore Trafford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 28 Nov 2016 Industry news Explore Telford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 28 Nov 2016 Industry news News in Brief (28/11/2016) With news on: Powerday Redrow contract; MP’s visit to Viridor MRF; Eastleigh HWRC to open, and; Cherwell’s container offer. Powerday gets to work on north London construction project London’s Powerday has begun work with Redrow Homes to manage waste from the construction of over 2,900 homes at the site of a historic police training centre … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2016 Industry news Incoming ESA chairman highlights Brexit ‘opportunities’ Brexit presents the waste sector with an opportunity to have a greater influence on government policy – the new chairman of the Environmental Services Association (ESA), Stewart Davies, has said. Dr Davies, chief executive of the hazardous waste business Augean Plc, has been elected chair of the organisation, which represents the waste management sector, in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2016