Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Reuse Network Organisation of the Year 2019 Voting for the Reuse Organisation of the Year 2019 has now closed. We’ll be announcing the winners at the Gala Dinner at our annual conference. If you haven’t booked your ticket – we only have a few places left! – get in touch at events@reuse-network.org.uk. Create your own user feedback survey Find out more […] Reuse Network · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Turf, tyres and health Is playing on artificial turf kicking up health and environmental issues? Dr Becky Gait sits in as match official to review the evidence. Fidra · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Agricultural issues: Protecting the United States from harmful invasive plant pests and diseases The work of the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in the United States covers a wide range of agricultural issues, including protecting the U.S. from harmful invasive plant pests and diseases, as this article uncovers. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Smart Agri-Systems: A resilient future for pig farming Research at the University of Leeds provides innovative, systems-based solutions to help the UK pig farming industry navigate future challenges to resilience. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Dutch paper recycler reopens after ‘severe’ fire A major Dutch paper recycler, Peute Papierrecycling BV, has restarted operations at a site in Dordrecht, following disruption caused by a “severe” fire at the facility this week. The company has reported that some damage to machinery and equipment was sustained in the fire, which destroyed a building on the site. The fire, which has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Bristol shops find ‘fake’ textiles recycling bank National media including the Daily Mail and the BBC today highlighted the placing of a textiles recycling bank placed outside of shops in Downend, Bristol without any authorisation. Local shops group Cleeve Wood Road, said “the shop owners have looked into this, as it appeared a bit suspect, and it’s believed that the donation bin … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news West Sussex HWRC fire continues to burn A fire at a West Sussex council household waste recycling centre (HWRC) and transfer station, which began on Tuesday evening (2 March), ‘could take several more days to burn out’ the fire service has warned. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service issued an update on the fire at the Westhampnett site this morning, advising that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Veolia to bring all-electric RCV fleet to the City Veolia takes over a contract to manage waste and recycling collections in London’s Square Mile from tomorrow (6 April), from services firm Amey. As part of the contract, which could be worth up to £111 million, the City of London Corporation says it aims to become the first authority in the UK to run a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Hull gasification project appoints new contractor The developer of a 240,000 tonnes-per-year capacity waste gasification plant in Hull, Energy Works (Hull) Ltd, has appointed engineering firm Black & Veatch to oversee the completion of the facility. This comes after the original engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, MW High Tech Projects UK was removed from the project last month, with the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news Reuse and Recycling Plans ‘focus on collections’ Reuse and Recycling Plans called for by London Mayor Sadiq Khan from the capital’s local authorities will see the first set due in this month. The significance of the plans was explained at this week’s London Conference, (supported by the London Waste and Recycling Board) in a presentation from Doug Simpson, principal policy and programme … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced This year’s list of finalists for the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management has been revealed and includes businesses, individuals, local authorities and community groups. The full list is shown below. Now in their 16th year, the Awards, which are organised by letsrecycle.com, recognise innovation, dedication and success within the waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Apr 2019 Industry news MP questions packaging waste compliance system A Labour MP has called on the government to reduce the number of packaging compliance schemes operating in the UK, describing it as ‘one of the big flaws’ in the packaging compliance system. Anna McMorrin, the MP for Cardiff North, who is also a member of the Environmental Audit Committee, made the comments in a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news The return of global governance: This time it comes with many faces The ocean’s pollution with plastics has stirred multiple promising responses across the globe: Are we on the verge of a new type of global governance? Prof Dr Raimund Bleischwitz explains how such governance may look and what is still missing. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news News in brief (04/04/2019) With news on: Welsh minister highlights DRS consultation; Viridor and Forest Holidays strike waste deal; Zero Waste Scotland launches food scheme; ‘Global action’ required to solve e-waste challenge Welsh minister highlights DRS consultation Wales’ deputy minister for housing and local government, Hannah Blythyn, visited a primary school to highlight the ongoing consultation on the introduction… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news The changing Arctic ice caps Professor Martin Sharp, University of Alberta, explores the processes, rates and impacts of the changing Arctic ice caps due to global warming. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Veterans Woodcraft Needs Your Vote! Veterans Woodcraft deliver woodcraft courses to help people battling with suicidal thoughts, PTSD, mental health issues and physical disability, mainly caused by military service. Though the skills learned and experiences gained through creating items with wood, veterans and civilians are supported to rebuild their lives, increase confidence and develop resilience to support active and fulfilli… UK Men's Sheds Association · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news The future of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe Commissioner Phil Hogan details what the future has in store for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe, in an address to Plenary session of the EESC: “Future of CAP” on 20th February 2019. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Defra looks at Strategy impact on council contracts A Defra official has revealed that the department is currently looking into whether council contracts can be renegotiated in order to meet the ambitions set out in the Resources and Waste Strategy. Melanie Foster, senior official at Defra, was answering questions during the London Conference near Euston yesterday (4 March), facilitated by LWARB – the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news What’s In It For Your Business Anyway? WITH the government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion Ben Elliot appointed at the start of January 2019 to promote awareness of the issue of food waste, the topic of waste reduction is becoming ever more prevalent. According to research from Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) wasted food costs the pub sector alone £357m […] Keenan Recycling · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Keenan Recycling Wins Newcastle University Food Waste Contract LEADING ORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, KEENAN RECYCLING, IS CREATING A GREENER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE NORTH EAST AND HAS RECENTLY STARTED A PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE FOOD WASTE SEGREGATION AT NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY. Keenan Recycling, which recently expanded into the North East as the first step of a UK- rollout, will work with Newcastle University across all 29 […] Keenan Recycling · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Valpak takes on Shropshire WEEE contract Valpak has agreed a two-year contract with Shropshire council for the collection and treatment of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from the county. The deal sees Valpak manage all household WEEE sourced from the authority’s designated collection facilities (DCFs), which includes the five council-operated household recycling centres. The work had previously been carried… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Much of the world lives with dangerous levels of air pollution The post Much of the world lives with dangerous levels of air pollution appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Observations to action: Informing understanding and responses to rapid Arctic change When it comes to observations to action, The International Arctic Research Center informs understanding and responses to rapid Arctic change, as we discover here. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news City Hall ‘sees no need’ for more EfW capacity in London Any further attempts to develop Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities in London will be challenged by the Mayor of London and his office, the Deputy Mayor for the Environment has said. Shirley Rodrigues was speaking at the London Conference yesterday (March 3), where she said that there will be “no need for additional capacity” for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news LWARB project reports 10.7% recycling rate for flats A crucial project to find ways to boost flats recycling in London found that the recycling rate from 12 estates surveyed was just 10.7%, delegates to the London Conference were told this week. Some sites also had high levels of contamination of recyclables. The importance of driving up flats recycling was spelt out to conference … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news MPA POS Minerals Safeguarding Guidance April 2019 v1.4 1 - Mineral Products Association Mineral Products Association · 4 Apr 2019 Industry news Turning net zero into a major business opportunity Nick Molho, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group, argues that delivering a net zero target could provide significant industrial growth opportunities for UK businesses if supported by a bold innovation and market creation policy agenda. Aldersgate Group · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Business say: net zero? Get on with it Alex White, Policy Manager at the Aldersgate Group, explores how businesses perceive the transition to net zero. Aldersgate Group · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Desert island risks – Henderson Island In June 2019, James Beard, Valpak’s Recycling Services Manager, will travel to Henderson Island as part of a 12 person team tasked with monitoring plastic accumulation. He will also help with the beach clean. Read his latest Blog for further details. Valpak · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news The Chemical Cocktail: new research on mixture effects points to urgent need for action Throughout our life we are exposed to hundreds of chemicals from multiple sources including from food, consumer products, household dust and drinking water. Current safety assessments mainly focus on single substances. However, combined exposure to many chemicals can lead to unacceptable effects, even if single substances in the mixture are below their individual safety levels. […] CHEM Trust · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Powerday triumphs at Masters of Waste 2019 A four-man team from Powerday took home the trophy at the Masters of Waste 2019 golf tournament in association with Tegos Group at the Buckinghamshire golf course in Uxbridge last week. With a score of 106 points, Powerday’s four-man team – Bradley Collins, Sam Youngs, Richard O’Keefe and Ed Crossan – secured the titled of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news The Strategy is out – so what next for Industry OPINION: The Resources & Waste Strategy is out for consultation – so what is next for the industry? Paul Taylor, chief executive of FCC Environment takes a look at how recycling and waste management topics could develop in light of the strategy. The UK’s environmental and sustainability policy agenda has taken an important leap forward. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news BMRA publishes quality and safety guidance BMRA has published guidance on new acceptance criteria for bulk UK ferrous scrap. The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has... Ward Recycling · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Air pollution: A major environmental risk to health In this in-depth question and answer interview with Charles Ndika Akong, Technical Officer and Dr Magaran Bagayoko, Senior Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), we find out why air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news West Sussex HWRC fire ‘may burn for days’ A fire at a West Sussex council household waste recycling centre (HWRC) near Chichester may burn ‘for a number of days’, fire crews have warned. UPDATE 4/4/2019: West Sussex council has confirmed that the fire is still ongoing at present, with both the HWRC and transfer station on site remaining closed. Materials including domestic waste, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Clarity Makes March the Month of Meditation The post Clarity Makes March the Month of Meditation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Four hurt in crash involving Somerset collection vehicle A serious road traffic incident involving a Somerset Waste Partnership recycling vehicle and a ‘tipper truck’ on the afternoon of Monday 1 April, saw the county’s air ambulance service taking two of the injured to hospital. The incident occurred near the Nunney Catch Roundabout, Frome with two fire appliances and a rescue tender called to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news News in brief (03/04/2019) With news on: Scottish DRS group; printer cartridge recycling merger; EREMA notes growth, and; Durham HWRC opens. Scottish Government seeks industry DRS input The Scottish Government has formed a Deposit Return Scheme Implementation Advisory group to “provide industry input“ into its plans for a DRS in Scotland. The group includes representation from industry associations including … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Charter review sees Aberdeenshire revisit collection plans Aberdeenshire council is to revisit kerbside collection options agreed in January as part of the introduction of a new Waste Strategy for the county. Proposals agreed at the start of the year as part of the strategy included the potential introduction of a three-weekly residual waste collection service from April 2020 (see letsrecycle.com story). The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Apr 2019 Industry news Moving to net zero Moira Thomas, Partner & Senior Manager, Group Corporate Responsibility at the John Lewis Partnership, explores how to meet the challenge of transitioning to a net zero business. Aldersgate Group · 2 Apr 2019