Recycling news: 2020

Industry news Geminor to import 50,000 tonnes of waste wood to UK Waste fuel specialist Geminor says it plans to import 50,000 tonnes of waste wood for recycling to the UK in 2020 in response to increased demand. The company says its first ever shipment of waste wood to the UK arrived in late June from Norway. The Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) reported in June that exports … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jul 2020 Industry news Advocacy groups slam EU plastic export controls A dozen environmental advocacy organisations have come together to criticise the European Union for not applying controls on the export of plastic waste to trade between its own member states. Last week, the European Commission announced it was to prohibit the export of hazardous and hard-to-recycle plastic waste from the EU to non-OECD countries from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Jul 2020 Industry news Loophole keeps bee-killing pesticides in widespread use, two years after EU ban The post Loophole keeps bee-killing pesticides in widespread use, two years after EU ban appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 Jul 2020 Industry news Clean Heat Grant Scheme must be expanded if the UK is to decarbonise the heat sector REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Battery recycling sparks new Valpak charity partnership Valpak has announced it is donating £5 to the mental health charity, Springfield Mind, for every battery recycling box ordered this month (July). Valpak’s battery service offers free collection to increase battery recycling in the UK and they are hoping to issue upwards of a thousand new boxes during the campaign. Valpak · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Pennon sale of Viridor moves closer The sale of Viridor to Planets UK Bidco Limited is expected to be completed imminently as Pennon Group applied to list 297,283 additional ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange today (7 July). In an announcement this afternoon (7 July), Pennon Group said an application for the admission of 297,283 ordinary shares of 40.7 pence … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager. Joining the business from international packaging provider DS Smith, Giddings has significant experience within the packaging and recycling industries. In his new role, Giddings will work closely with Alupro’s executive director, Rick Hindley, to le… Alupro · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news China ‘Solid Waste Law’ changes from September Yet more confirmation that China will be banning the import of “solid waste” – which includes waste paper and scrap metal – has emerged. Today (7 July) the Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling commented that via its contacts in China, the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has confirmed China “will be banning the import … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news China promulgates amendment to its Solid Waste Law Attorneys Aaron Goldberg and Weiwei Luo of Beveridge & Diamond, Washington analyse the amendments to the Solid Waste Law of China agreed at the end of April and coming into force in September. ANALYSIS: On April 29, 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (“NPC”) approved an amendment to the country’s solid waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Kiverco plant boosts Fresh Waste work during pandemic Fresh Waste Services has opened a new recycling facility using sorting and other equipment supplied by Kiverco at a site at Hilton Square in Swinton, Manchester. The facility at opened in March just a few weeks before the UK went into lockdown and the company said that its availability meant it could help local authorities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Charity Spotlight: Carney’s Community Fights Covid The post Charity Spotlight: Carney’s Community Fights Covid appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news REA comments on latest Covid Recovery funding REA comments on latest Covid Recovery funding REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news SmartestEnergy signs 15-year Newhurst EfW deal SmartestEnergy has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement deal to buy the electricity generated at the Newhurst energy from waste (EfW) facility in Leicestershire. The deal has been announced a day after waste management company Biffa revealed construction of the plant had begun. The plant, which is under development by joint venture partners Biffa, Covanta … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news Skills body reaffirms commitment to apprenticeships The utilities partnership Energy and Utility Skills has reaffirmed its commitment to apprenticeships, as industries and employers across the UK struggle with financial pressures. The organisation, which amongst others includes waste management companies FCC Environment and Viridor as members, says it will continue to invest in apprentices amid reports many employers have been forced to … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news New Earth Solutions gains six more years from Dorset New Earth Solutions (Canford) is to extend its work for Dorset council under a six-year award for residual waste treatment which starts on 1 September 2021. The new contract will see the continuation of the residual waste work for the council which supersedes arrangements with Dorset county council and Bournemouth borough council which date back to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2020 Industry news UK the ‘second largest producer’ of WEEE The UK generated the second most waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) per capita in the world in 2019, behind only Norway, according to a report published by a global e-waste grouping. The Global E-waste Monitor report says the UK generates 23.9kg per capita – compared with 26kg in Norway – although WEEE produced per … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2020 Industry news WISH says waste sector nearing a ‘new normal’ The seventh edition of the UK’s Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum’s guidance document for managing coronavirus risks in the sector has just been published. It comes as the organisation says that the waste sector is now reaching a “new normal”. The guidance comments that most waste management services have now resumed and most … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2020 Industry news Change in UK disposal guidelines: WEEE POPs The Environment Agency has recently updated guidance on the disposal of WEEE waste, which contain POPs. Bywaters explores how this might affect disposal of WEEE waste for consumers. Bywaters · 6 Jul 2020 Industry news Supporting re-opening with essential services: 06/07/20 06/07/2020 Supporting re-opening with essential services As the allowed re-opening of many non-essential shops and retail services continues and the... Ward Recycling · 6 Jul 2020 Industry news Biffa loses appeal in ‘waste paper exports’ case Biffa has lost an appeal case over its conviction for transporting waste material for recovery, contrary to the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations. The ruling was announced on Friday 3 July 2020, and sees the waste management company lose its case in the Court of Appeal in which it appealed against convictions which were determined … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2020 Industry news What is ShedFest 2020! UK Men’s Sheds Association are excited to invite Makers, Shedders, Men’s Health and well-being supporters to ShedFest 2020, our first virtual ShedFest, Tuesday 7-9 July 2020. For details visit our ShedFest2020 page! UK Men's Sheds Association · 5 Jul 2020 Industry news Celebrating our meadows - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 4 Jul 2020 Industry news Defining a new normal – Covid-19 and the Climate Emergency Michael our CEO was recently asked to present some thoughts on the implications of the Covid-19 emergency on Scotland's response to the Climate Emergency. You can read a summary of his key points here or watch the full presentation below. Crossroads Scotland is at a crossroads with two very different routes ahead. You could [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news UROC announces new national chairs Skip hire and waste sector trade association UROC has announced the appointment of three national chairs for England, Wales and Scotland. The announcement comes on what the trade association is dubbing ‘Independents Day’, which celebrates the contribution independent waste and resource operators make, especially in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The move comes as the association’s curren… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news TerraCycle and O2 in PPE recycling scheme Waste management company TerraCycle has partnered with O2 to introduce a recycling solution for personal protective equipment (PPE). TerraCycle, which specialises in hard-to-recycle waste, will be distributing ‘Zero Waste Boxes’ to O2 stores, to ensure that PPE is recycled safely. Once full, the Zero Waste Box will be sealed and sent back to TerraCycle for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news People briefs (03/07/20) With news on; Susie Burrage to continue as BMRA president; Ecosurety appoints new head of operations; ESE World appoints managing director; Bolton Bros employs third generation into business. Susie Burrage to continue as BMRA president The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has elected Susie Burrage as its president for a third term. Ms Burrage, who … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news Scotland needs circular economy investment, MSP says Investment in infrastructure is required to deliver a circular economy in Scotland, the country’s minister for trade, investment and innovation said on 1 July. Ivan McKee MSP was speaking at an online launch event for Viridor’s Scottish Circular Economy and Innovation Park, which the waste management company says would bring together energy-intensive recycling and reprocessing … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news // Lockdown Life // ILM Highland During the lockdown period where many businesses were closing, one part of ILM had never been so busy this was the Handyperson Service. Reuse Network · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news The permafrost pandemic: could the melting Arctic release a deadly disease? The post The permafrost pandemic: could the melting Arctic release a deadly disease? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news School Fundraising - FareShare FareShare · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news The man behind Silo, the UK’s first zero waste restaurant, Douglas McMaster Our Planet Hero shines a light on the most inspirational people taking action to protect our planet. Series 1 is sponsored by REN Clean Skincare. In this interview we talk to Douglas McMaster, owner of Silo – the UK’s first zero waste restaurant – to learn a bit more about his business and the inspiration […] Planet Patrol · 3 Jul 2020 Industry news Get to know our volunteers; Rolly, Presteigne We have some pretty amazing people in the Repair Cafe Wales Family As part of a new initiative we will be running a series on getting to know our volunteers. We've set a series of questions and our amazing volunteers have answered them 'virtually' for us. Next up in the series is Rolly from Presteigne ... Repair Cafe Wales · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news Debate over the place of oxo-degradable plastics in the UK The post Debate over the place of oxo-degradable plastics in the UK appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news Monthly PRN figures suggest recycling and reprocessing increase The post Monthly PRN figures suggest recycling and reprocessing increase appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news WWF gives insight of plastic footprint of global companies The post WWF gives insight of plastic footprint of global companies appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news WEEE Sector Identified As Worst for Export Breaches The post WEEE Sector Identified As Worst for Export Breaches appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news The Sleep Council merges with The Sleep Charity The National Bed Federation (NBF) has become a founding supporter of The Sleep Charity as it merges with The Sleep Council. The brainchild of the NBF, The Sleep Council was set up in 1995 with a membership of bed retailers behind it. The aim of the organisation was to provide meaningful and relevant information around […] National Bed Federation · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news Pandemic can teach us how to prevent species extinction Researchers say the pandemic has shown us how to save the world from global warming and prevent species extinction. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news NI could be ‘EU state’ for waste shipments The European Commission has issued a notice to stakeholders warning that Northern Ireland will be treated as an EU member state with waste shipment regulations, in the event of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal. The notice, issued by the Commission on Monday, 29 June, states that it is “uncertain” if a deal can be reached … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2020 Industry news Fatality rate ’18 times higher’ in waste sector The number of fatal injuries recorded in the waste and recycling sector has fallen for the third consecutive year, but the average per 100,000 employees remains around 18 times higher than the all industry rate. Figures published by Health and Safety Executive yesterday (1 July) show there were five fatal injuries to waste and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2020