Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Job Description Job title: Depot Intern Contract type: Temporary - 6 months initial term Salary: £20,000 pa pro rata Start - FareShare The Felix Project · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Health, environment and economy: Sustainable food production at FoodParks Håkan Sandin, Horticulturist at Swedish University of Agriculture explains sustainable food production and why the three areas of health, environment and economy are crucial in this vein. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news How is UK palm oil sustainability stopping deforestation? In this article, the role of UK companies via palm oil sustainability is examined as part of the cure to animal extinction. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Enva continues expansion with waste oils business Enva has announced the acquisition of Associated Reclaimed Oils Ltd (ARO) for an undisclosed sum. London-based ARO is a long-established collector of waste lubricant oils and hazardous wastes, offering services to the market through London and South East England. The business collects around 10 million litres of used lubricants per annum, as well as a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Stroud council investigates ‘trade waste bonfires’ Stroud district council has revealed that it is investigating ‘an increasing number’ of complaints about illegal waste bonfires on industrial and trade premises. Materials being burnt on commercial properties includes plastics and rubber, the Gloucestershire council says. The burning of trade waste can be an offence unless carried out under the auspices of an Environmental … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news New energy reporting legislation places new requirements on business New environmental legislation will oblige all large companies in the UK to include detailed carbon emissions and energy usage figures in their Director’s report. Valpak · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news See the latest vehicles in action at Letsrecycle Live Delegates to the inaugural Letsrecycle Live trade show in May will have the chance to see the latest refuse collection vehicles in a live, working environment in the ‘Trucks in Action Arena’. Demonstrations will be taking place three times a day over the two-day event (22-23 May) at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry. The free-to-attend exhibition … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news Waste crews propose strikes in Newham and Anglesey Unite union members carrying out waste collection rounds for a private contractor in Wales and a local authority in east London, look set to strike in separate disputes over pay in coming days. Isle of Anglesey county council in north Wales will hold talks with its contractor Biffa ahead of proposed strike action by workers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news THE PARTNERSHIP DIFFERENCE - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 11 Apr 2019 Industry news No deal Brexit concern puts squeeze on waste haulage Exporters of waste goods, including RDF and recovered paper and plastics for processing on the Continent as well as for onward shipment, are waiting to see if there will be disruption in moving material out of UK ports in the days ahead. With concerns across the sector, the focus is on Brussels today, where it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news MP suggests peerage for UKWIN campaigner MPs debated the future need for energy from waste plants in England in Parliament yesterday, with one member calling for anti-incineration campaigner Shlomo Dowen to be recommended for a peerage. The debate yesterday was secured by Labour MP for Keighley, John Grogan, who called for a moratorium on new energy from waste plants, as well … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news ReNew ELP Win the FlexPack Challenge The post ReNew ELP Win the FlexPack Challenge appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news West Sussex HWRC fire extinguished A fire at a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in West Sussex, which burned for several days, has been extinguished. The fire at the Viridor-run HWRC site at Westhampnett, which was believed to involve over 500 tonnes of household waste, was extinguished yesterday afternoon (April 9), having burned since Tuesday 2 April (see letsrecycle.com story). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Countrystyle Recycling announced as a finalist in the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management Countrystyle is pleased to announce that is has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Wood Recycling Business of the […] Countrystyle Recycling · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Coral Products trials ‘fox-proof’ caddies Waste container manufacturer, Coral Products (Mouldings) Ltd, has announced a successful trial of its 23-litre ‘fox-proof’ food waste caddy. The containers have been put to the test by a number of trial participants, to test the container’s robustness against pests, including small rodents and a fox – fondly labelled Felix. The Haydock-based company said its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Planning Inspector dismisses Notts waste site appeal The Planning Inspector has dismissed an appeal against an order to clear a site at Newark in Nottinghamshire, believed to hold over 2,000 tonnes of waste. Nottinghamshire county council issued an enforcement notice against Newark Care (Notts) Ltd, in May 2018 for the clearance of waste materials at the land at 293 Bowbridge Road, Balderton. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Become a Corporate Partner - FareShare The Felix Project · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news Job Title: Administrator - FareShare The Felix Project · 10 Apr 2019 Industry news “Climatic hotspot project”: Uncovering impacts of the midlatitude ocean Uncovering impacts of the midlatitude ocean is a part of the “Climatic hotspot project, as profiled here by Professor Hisashi Nakamura from the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, at the University of Tokyo in Japan. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Man dies following collision with van at Hampshire HWRC An 84-year-old man died on his way to hospital after being involved in a collision with a van at a Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) operated by Veolia in Hampshire on Sunday (April 7). Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that it was called to the site on Fishery Close, Hayling Island at 16:45 on Sunday afternoon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news News in brief (09/04/2019) With news on: Morrisons rolls-out paper bags; Suez launches Doncaster community fund; Veolia’s employment programme; and, Yorkshire cafes champion compostables. Veolia offers employment to homeless in Westminster By the end of this month (April) Veolia said its ‘Road to Work’ programme will have provided around 100 homeless people with the chance to join the dedicated … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Biffa announces partnership with WasteAid Waste management company Biffa plc has announced a three-year partnership with UK-based charity WasteAid. As part of the partnership, Biffa says it will support WasteAid financially and offer its expertise to help communities in developing countries improve the management of waste. According to WasteAid, 40% of the world’s waste – from homes, businesses, agriculture, hospitals … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Angus refuse crews strike over shift changes A second day of strike action by refuse collection crews in Angus is taking place today (April 9) in a dispute over changes to shift patterns. Unless a resolution is found, the strike action which is being led by the Unite trade union, is due to last until Friday (April 12) and could continue each … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news INCPEN supports new recycling event planned for 2 July 2019 INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Five key principles for future EU regulation of chemicals in food contact materials CHEM Trust has highlighted for nearly five years, that the current EU laws regulating the chemicals used in food contact materials (FCM) such as food packaging, cutlery, and factory equipment do not properly protect public health. Many materials, such as paper, card, inks and linings are not controlled by harmonised EU-level laws, and where harmonised laws […] CHEM Trust · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news Wheelabrator plans to develop Hampshire EfW Incineration specialist Wheelabrator is seeking backing from the Secretary of State for Business, Greg Clark, to build a 450,000 tonnes per-year energy from waste plant near Andover in Hampshire. As the facility is deemed to be a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) the company requires a Development Consent Order (DCO) – issued on behalf of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2019 Industry news REA comments on the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) On the 8th April the Ultra-Low Emission Zone will come into force in Greater London. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Agriculture: Key to eradicating hunger and securing food Cristina Cruz from FCiencias.Id explains why agriculture is the key to accomplishing the UN Sustainable Development Goals of eradicating hunger and securing food Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Understanding freshwater resource problems Experts from Stroud Water Research Center and Kansas State University highlight the importance of addressing today’s freshwater resource problems and how to achieve sustainable watershed management. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Double Masters Awards for ‘Large’ Metal Recycling ‘Family’ Business Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal, recycling and waste management specialist, is celebrating more award success by scooping another two awards this... Ward Recycling · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Reconomy announces acquisition of Prismm Ltd Outsourced waste management and recycling services specialist Reconomy has announced the acquisition of Prismm Ltd, the latest in a series of acquisitions by the business. Founded in 2000 and based in Kent, Prismm – which uses the brand ‘Prismm Environmental’ – provides consultancy, waste management and compliance services. It specialises in the output from UK … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news People news round-up (08/04/2019) With news on: Pollard to step down from Cory; BIR appoints textiles president; Simply Waste announces board members; Renewi appoints HR director. Pollard to step down as Cory chief exec Cory Riverside Energy has announced that Nicholas Pollard will be stepping down from his role at chief executive, effective from 23 April 2019. Mr Pollard … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Plastics producer claims ‘step forward’ in chemical recycling Plastics producer DuPont Teijin Films claims to have made a ‘significant step forward’ in developing a chemical recycling process for PET plastic. The company has today (8 April) announced details of its LuxCR depolymerisation process, which can be used to produce BoPET films, capable of being used across a variety of applications and markets including … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news ULEZ sees organic waste firm switch to biogas trucks South London organic waste treatment company Bio Collectors is running seven vehicles on compressed natural gas (CNG) in order to comply with the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The ULEZ, which comes into force from today (8 April), sees the introduction of charges for some vehicles of between £12.50 and £100 to enter central … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Hartlepool paper plant adds to Palm sorting capacity A paper fibre sort facility in Hartlepool, being developed by Ward Recycling Ltd of Middlesbrough, is expected to open shortly. The project adds to the sorting infrastructure for the Palm Paper newsprint mill in Norfolk which is also developing its own sorting plant alongside the mill through its wholly-owned material supplier, Palm Recycling. Ward Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news CRJ Services fully integrates Matpro Machinery Following what the companies have described as “a successful period of partnership”, CRJ Services and Matpro Machinery have announced the full amalgamation of the two companies into a single brand. From the start of the month (1 April 2019) the Matpro Machinery brand has ceased and will instead function as the sales arm of CRJ. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Acumen completes Poland waste work for EA The Environment Agency has paid for the return and disposal of 4,000 tonnes of poor quality “unsorted” waste that was sent to Poland from the UK ‘under the guise of recycling’. The Agency confirmed to letsrecycle.com that the repatriation work was successfully completed last week and investigations are ongoing. Work to bring the material back … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2019 Industry news Achieving net zero: How to accelerate innovation Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group, argues that a bold innovation agenda—stretching from early-stage technology development to full commercialisation—will be essential to achieve net zero emissions by mid-century. Aldersgate Group · 7 Apr 2019 Industry news How to host your own DISCO soup Want to hold your own DISCO SOUP event? Here are some links that will tell you all about it. We like this video from Feedback: Feedback have produced a toolkit to help you run your event. You can get that here. And Slow Food has put together this instruction booklet of how to run… Zero Waste Week · 7 Apr 2019 Industry news Containing radioiodine in a solid phase for radioactive waste disposal In this report Professor Peter H. Santschi, Texas A&M University at Galveston, highlights the challenges when containing iodine in a solid phase for radioactive waste disposal. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Apr 2019