Recycling news: 2019

Industry news EU must prioritise biodiversity and climate change European Committee of the Regions President calls on EU to step up efforts in response to "profoundly alarming" UN report: The EU must prioritise biodiversity. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 May 2019 Industry news Monmouthshire to roll-out HWRC permit scheme Householders in the south east Wales county Monmouthshire will be asked to show proof of residency to gain access to the county’s HWRC sites under a new scheme being rolled out from 1 June. The council says that the measure is in response to an ‘influx’ in waste being received at the four sites at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2019 Industry news Construction sector urged to heed Duty of Care warning The waste industry-led ‘Right Waste Right Place’ campaign is working alongside the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to raise awareness of Duty of Care obligations among construction sector SMEs. Right Waste Right Place, which is overseen by the Environmental Services Association (ESA), has been running since 2016 to raise awareness among businesses of their legal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2019 Industry news Supporting Research Into the Extent of Microplastics The post Supporting Research Into the Extent of Microplastics appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 8 May 2019 Industry news Hertfordshire to build new HWRC in Ware Work to build a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Ware, Hertfordshire will start in June, with the existing site closing on 29 May 2019. Hertfordshire county council said its new ‘supersite’ will be four times larger than the existing site and will include: • A split level design allowing the majority of waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2019 Industry news ‘Work to be done’ ahead of Scottish landfill ban The Scottish Government has said it is working with local authorities that have yet to procure waste treatment solutions ahead of the country’s ban on biodegradable municipal waste to landfill. And, officials have expressed frustration that many councils are ‘unprepared’ for the ban – which is due to come into effect from 2021. The comments … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2019 Industry news CRNS Membership Infographic (PDF) Summary information from our 2019 membership survey. Circular Communities Scotland · 7 May 2019 Industry news News in brief (07/05/2019) With news on: B&M teams up with Bruntwood; Hamilton adds electric vehicles to fleet; Bexley residents donate through Green Points; ASH Group announces midlands depot opening B&M teams up with Bruntwood Manchester-based commercial property company Bruntwood has appointed B&M Waste Services as its waste and recycling partner. The contract was awarded to B&M Waste, after … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2019 Industry news Eyes on plastic and aluminium in Q1 packaging data Some concerns have been raised over plastics and aluminium recycling performance in Q1 2019 packaging recycling data, despite a largely positive performance in other materials. Provisional packaging recycling data for the first quarter of 2019, published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NWPD) website, gives an indication of how much packaging waste has been recycled … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2019 Industry news Sarah Poulter becomes CIWM chief executive The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has confirmed that Sarah Poulter will take on the role of chief executive after the departure of the former deputy chief executive Chris Murphy. The pair had both become joint executive directors in a restructure last year in the wake of the departure of the former chief executive, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2019 Industry news ‘Unreported’ WEEE in spotlight of research project Research into ‘unreported’ recycling of waste electricals, believed to take place outside of the official WEEE system, will be concluded by the end of 2019. The work will be carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Lancaster, alongside compliance schemes Repic and Valpak and the sustainability consultancy Anthesis. Anticipated to cost … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2019 Industry news ALE launches 10,000 tonne lifter - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 7 May 2019 Industry news ‘We are losing the web of life’: why the global nature crisis is as dangerous as climate change The post ‘We are losing the web of life’: why the global nature crisis is as dangerous as climate change appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 6 May 2019 Industry news Peterborough ERF - Viridor Viridor · 5 May 2019 Industry news Runcorn EFW - Viridor Viridor · 5 May 2019 Industry news Exeter EfW - Viridor Viridor · 5 May 2019 Industry news Energy Recovery - Viridor Viridor · 5 May 2019 Industry news Recycling – Issue 14 Summer 2019 The post Recycling – Issue 14 Summer 2019 appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 3 May 2019 Industry news Tax rate hike for domestic Solar, Storage and Biomass Boiler markets contested by industry A sudden consultation released by HMRC, which closes today, proposes to increase VAT rates for technologies such as solar, biomass boilers, and energy storage. The VAT rate hike from 5% to 20% for many domestic installations will make it more expensive for households to reduce their carbon footprint and further slow deploymentThe hike comes off the back of wider withdrawal of policy support and… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 3 May 2019 Industry news Solar heat is melting the world’s largest Antarctic ice shelf An international team of researchers found that the largest Antarctic ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall ice shelf average due to solar heating of the surrounding ocean surface. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 May 2019 Industry news FareShare Bites : news, volunteering opportunities and other updates - FareShare FareShare · 3 May 2019 Industry news Action plan for food waste launched in Scotland The Scottish Government has launched a new Action Plan and campaign to encourage the nation to reduce and recycle food waste to help tackle climate change. The Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland unveiled the plans at the end of April to help reduce Scotland’s food waste by one third by 2025 – equivalent to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Sector responds to Climate Committee report Companies from across the resources and waste management industry have reacted to the report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), which outlined how the UK can reach ‘net-zero emissions’ by 2050. The CCC released its report yesterday (May 02) which set out how it wants a variety of sectors to take action, with the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Travel details for Stoneleigh Park and Letsrecycle Live Stoneleigh Park, 6 miles south of Coventry, is the venue for the Letsrecycle Live 2019 exhibition and conference event taking place on 22-23 May. With more than 150 exhibitors, a topical conference programme and a range of other activities, the two-day event is easily accessed by road and by rail. Rail travel For those coming … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news How can we improve the efficiency of handling food to reduce food waste? With up 90% of food wasted and lost before the product even reaches supermarket shelves Robin Travis, Managing Director at Renby Ltd explores how to improve the efficiency of handling food and erasing double handling. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 May 2019 Industry news Failure to comply “rests with Ling’s” in Dorset case The Environment Agency has revealed that it is not taking any legal action against a national waste clearance company which was supplying an “overwhelmed” waste business in Dorset as failure to comply rested with Ling’s. Two operators of Ling Recycling have been ordered to pay compensation to landowners and the Environment Agency after their site … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news CIWM to issue update on management structure CIWM is expected to issue a statement regarding the structure of the organisation which could include changes at its new Northampton headquarters in terms of management structure. Former chief executive Colin Church, moved on in September 2018. No chief executive was appointed to succeed Dr Church. On Dr Church’s departure, Sarah Poulter, who ran the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Suez fined £140,000 over Lancashire HWRC injury Suez Recycling and Recovery has been fined £144,000 and ordered to pay costs of £32,000 after an employee injured his back lifting steps at a recycling centre owned by the company in Lancashire. According to an HSE statement, Preston Crown Court heard yesterday (May 02) that in September 2016, an employee injured his back after … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Sainsbury’s to trial pre-cycle option for plastics Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has pledged to end the use of dark coloured plastics across fresh foods in its entirety by March 2020, as part of a series of pledges to reduce plastic packaging. The pledge comes as Sainsbury’s – which also owns Argos and the furniture outlet Habitat – said it will remove 60 tonnes of plastic packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Local authorities ‘will benefit’ from DRS Local authorities will overall get a net benefit from the introduction of a Deposits Return Scheme for drinks containers, according to Zero Waste Scotland which is helping plan for the introduction of the scheme north of the border. And, plans for a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in Scotland look likely to favour a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 May 2019 Industry news Life Support: How sea creatures control the climate The post Life Support: How sea creatures control the climate appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 3 May 2019 Industry news Achieving net zero Nick Blyth, Policy and Engagement Lead at IEMA, argues that if underpinned by policies and commitments, net zero can be a powerful transition signal, supporting business certainty and investor confidence. Aldersgate Group · 2 May 2019 Industry news Our Conferences - Iceland Iceland Foods corporate news · 2 May 2019 Industry news CCC confirm that the fall in the cost of renewables will enable ‘net zero’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) publish their long awaited report on setting the UK’s long-term emissions targets. The report highlights that the significant decline in renewable energy costs makes this more ambitious target more affordable. REA support report but argue that to secure economic advantages of being a first mover, long-term investable policy is required. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 May 2019 Industry news UK Green Building Council announces framework for net zero carbon buildings The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 May 2019 Industry news Defra summit to discuss charity shop charges at CA sites EXCLUSIVE: Charges paid by some charity shops for disposing of unwanted donations at local authority CA sites/HWRCs will be the focus of a government summit this summer. Joshua Doherty reports on some of the issues under discussion. The Charity Retail Association (CRA) – the trade body representing charity shops – argues that its members sell … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2019 Industry news UK MPs hear evidence from scientists and CHEM Trust about our exposure to chemicals On Tuesday this week CHEM Trust gave oral evidence to the UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) inquiry into “Toxic chemicals in everyday life”. We very much welcome this inquiry, as the main chemical exposures for humans and wildlife come from emissions from everyday products, such as furniture and food packaging. Some of these exposures […] CHEM Trust · 2 May 2019 Industry news UK “climate emergency”: What does it really mean? After the vote on Wednesday, Parliament has shown that it intends to be symbolically at war with climate change with the declaration of a UK “climate emergency”. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 May 2019 Industry news Committee calls for landfill ban on biodegradable waste The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called for a ban on all biodegradable waste sent to landfill by 2025, if the UK is to reach ‘net zero emissions’ by 2050. The CCC released its long-awaited report this morning (May 02) outlining what several sectors need to do in order to reach the 2050 target. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2019 Industry news News in brief (02/05/2019) With news on: Biffa and WasteAid launch partnership; Salvation army highlights campaign success; Wiser opens Vietnam office; Tarmac teams up with Hamilton for SRF; 18,000 sign up for Mansfield garden service. Biffa and WasteAid launch partnership Biffa and WasteAid launched a partnership this week which they said will contribute to an international effort to mitigate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 May 2019