Recycling news: 2018

Industry news The low-carbon transition and the disconnect between companies and their pension funds Richard Folland and Shuen Chan, Co-founders & Partners at Sustineri, discuss the frequent lack of transparency in how corporate pension funds approach climate and sustainability. Aldersgate Group · 1 May 2018 Industry news Hazardous waste expert re-joins our team Hazardous waste expert Chris Batterbee has re-joined the Powerday team as Compliance Manager. Chris previously worked for Powerday for seven years as Business Development Manager responsible for haza... Powerday · 1 May 2018 Industry news New Chairman For The Furniture Industry All Party Parliamentary Group Maggie Throup, Conservative MP for East Midlands constituency Erewash, has been appointed new chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG). Maggie’s election follows the decision by Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage, to step down from the APPFIG role, which he has held since 2010. Stephen will be concentrating on his recently acquired […] National Bed Federation · 1 May 2018 Industry news Environmental Compliance Report The latest edition of Landbell Group's newsletter Der Beitrag Environmental Compliance Report erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 1 May 2018 Industry news David Drew MP endorses ‘local solutions’ for waste Discussing issues affecting the waste sector, David Drew MP, has endorsed the case for local solutions for managing and reducing waste. In an interview with letsrecycle.com ahead of this week’s local elections, the Labour MP for Stroud, who also serves as shadow DEFRA minister, overseeing waste and resource issues, said China has been “a real … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2018 Industry news Waste firms lose latest stage of landfill fluff case Three waste management companies have lost their appeal against a decision which said material used in the ‘cells’ of their landfill site is waste, and therefore liable for landfill tax. Tribunal judge Kevin Poole handed down the ruling in favour of HMRC last month at the First-Tier Tax Tribunals centre in Birmingham. Biffa, Devon Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 May 2018 Industry news Food waste ‘boost’ to Northern Ireland’s recycling rate Northern Ireland’s quarterly waste statistics have shown a 5% increase in composting and recycling rates compared to the same period 12 months earlier, which has largely been put down to mandatory food waste collections. The statistics, which were compiled by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera), show the recycling and composting rate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news Join us at our summer meeting in Scotland The WRA’s summer members’ meeting is taking place on Wednesday June 6th in Stirling, Scotland. The meeting promises a packed agenda looking at a variety of topics currently affecting the waste wood industry. It will be followed by a tour of Blue Scotland’s facilities at the Broadley’s Business Park in Stirling. The meeting is free […] Wood Recyclers Association · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news News in brief (30/04/18) With news on: ROCs secured by Renewi and Interserve; Unilever joins OPRL scheme; Magenta achieves 100% diversion from landfill; and ECY Haulmark announces sub dealer _______________________________________________________________________________________ ROCs secured by Renewi and Interserve A joint venture between Renewi and Interserve has secured its green subsidies in the form of Renewable Ob… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news Slicker Recycling continues expansion with AVOS purchase Worcestershire-based hazardous waste management company Slicker Recycling has today confirmed its acquisition of Avista Oil Services (AVOS) for an undisclosed fee. Slicker Recycling claims to be the UK’s largest collector and processor of used waste lubricating oil, while AVOS, previously owned by Avista Oil AG, operates a national oil collection business from its West Midlands … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news Vehicle and equipment round-up (30/04/2018) With news on: Bobcat’s excavator range; Dennis Eagle updates Olympus; NWH opts for Edbro; and JCB promotes attachments. Bobcat launches excavator range International equipment manufacturer, Bobcat, has launched new R-Series mini-excavators from 2-4 tonne at Intermat 2018. The new range of five compact excavator models – the E26, E27z, E27, E34 and E35z – offers a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news Minister opens ‘state-of-the-art’ fridge recycling plant Environment minister Thérèse Coffey has opened what has been described as the UK’s largest fridge recycling plant, describing it as “significant step” in efforts to increase recycling of waste electricals. And, the company behind the plant says its opening is the first step in an “ambitious” plan to transform the way waste electrical and electronic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news What does the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger mean for food suppliers? - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 30 Apr 2018 Industry news Online Overtakes Instore Mattress Purchases More consumers are now purchasing their mattresses online rather than in a store. That’s according to The National Bed Federation (NBF) who has revealed the results of its latest consumer research report, undertaken twice a year to gauge consumer bed buying habits and trends. The survey*, carried out on a sample of 500 people who […] National Bed Federation · 28 Apr 2018 Industry news Road to Waste World Cup begins The road to the Waste World Cup is underway, with the industry’s premier mixed gender sporting event booked to take place at the Brackley Leisure Centre in Northamptonshire. The format and structure will remain the same as previous years with a full day of football guaranteed for all teams. Competitions include Cup, Plate, Bowl, Vase, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news Biffa to expand asbestos disposal network National recycling and waste management provider, Biffa, has been granted permission from the Environment Agency to grow its national asbestos disposal network. The company is set to extend from four to ten dedicated waste transfer stations, with further plans to extend this to 12 by this summer. Sites in Eastleigh, Hull, West Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news Veolia progresses with ‘street solution’ to coffee cups VIDEO REPORT: Veolia, Westminster city council and the Heart of London Business Alliance, talk about the progress of their scheme to collect and recycle coffee cups in the West End of London. “Tens of thousands” of coffee cups have been collected since the launch of a new recycling scheme by Veolia in parts of central … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news Fines Monitor - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news REnescience to be ‘fully operational later this year’ After a series of delays, the REnescience EfW plant in Northwich is in the process of moving into full capacity, and will be fully operational “later this year”. Danish-owned company Dong Energy (now Ørsted) announced plans for the Cheshire facility in 2015, claiming the plant was a “first of its kind” facility to treat unsorted … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news Ellen MacArthur highlights global reach of Plastics Pact The global significance of the newly-agreed Plastics Pact was highlighted at its official launch last night in London. Addressing representatives of the 40 businesses who have signed up to the Pact, Dame Ellen MacArthur, founder of her eponymous foundation, said she would like to “thank the UK government for taking a global and national lead … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news Response to LARAC’s paper ‘The Future of Local Authority Waste Funding’ OPINION: Rick Hindley, executive director at The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) responds to LARAC’s recently published policy paper on local authority waste funding. LARAC’s recent policy paper on Local Authority Waste Funding is essential reading, given the live debate regarding packaging pollution, producer responsibility reform, local government funding and the health of… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2018 Industry news ‘UK Plastics Pact’ largely welcomed by industry The ‘UK Plastics Pact’ has been largely welcomed by the industry and wider sector, although some have called for government measures to ensure the voluntary targets are met. The Pact, launched today by WRAP, aims to eliminate “problematic or unnecessary“ single-use plastic packaging by 2025, as well as to ensure 100% of plastic packaging is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news We Need to Talk About Waste: Clarity Supports Trash Talk Campaign The post We Need to Talk About Waste: Clarity Supports Trash Talk Campaign appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news Data Protection Rules Are Changing The post Data Protection Rules Are Changing appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news China Announces Extension to Import Restrictions The post China Announces Extension to Import Restrictions appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news Provisional Q1 Data Suggests Difficult Year Ahead for Wood The post Provisional Q1 Data Suggests Difficult Year Ahead for Wood appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news Public support for renewable energy technology hits all-time high REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news Producers argued ‘business rates help fund recycling’ The packaging and retail sectors told the government last year that they should not pay more for producer responsibility on packaging because they are paying massive sums in business rates. The business rates case was made by the sector as it looked to avoid paying more towards the cost of recycling packaging in the UK. The sector’s reasoning was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news 40 businesses sign up to ‘plastics pact’ More than 40 businesses, which are responsible for 80% of plastic packaging sold through UK supermarkets, have signed up to a ‘pact’ to tackle plastic pollution. The UK Plastics Pact, which will be launched later today by WRAP, aims to eliminate “problematic or unnecessary“ single-use plastic packaging by 2025, as well as to ensure 100% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news Malaysia ready to hit back at UK if EU palm oil biofuels ban goes ahead The post Malaysia ready to hit back at UK if EU palm oil biofuels ban goes ahead appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 26 Apr 2018 Industry news ‘Fake’ IT recyclers jailed for tax scam Two businessmen have been jailed after stealing almost £145,000 in VAT and laundering money. Andrew Baddeley, 45, formerly of Greengate Road, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, and Douglas Brown, 55, of Springfield Avenue, Warrington, both ran IT recycling businesses and used their company accounts to launder money for a 23-man criminal gang. An HM Revenue and Customs … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2018 Industry news Defra outlines ‘balanced approach’ for council fines Defra has issued a reminder to councils that fixed penalty notices can only be issued for breaches of waste collection rules if the offence could have a detrimental effect on local amenities, or is likely to cause a nuisance. The communication was published yesterday (24 April), explaining that the Government wishes to encourage a “measured … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2018 Industry news Our Website Gets a New Look The post Our Website Gets a New Look appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Apr 2018 Industry news RDF exports plateau in 2017 The amount of refuse derived fuel exported from England appears to have plateaued, according to provisional figures published by the Environment Agency for 2017. According to data released for January to December 2017, around 3,200,788 tonnes of waste derived fuel was approved for export. This compares to around 3,194,426 the previous year. The feedstock material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Apr 2018 Industry news Green infrastructure: An ambitious global investment Michael Wilkins, Head of Sustainable Finance at S&P Global Ratings, discusses the importance of financing green infrastructure projects with both public and private capital. Aldersgate Group · 24 Apr 2018 Industry news BIR concern over Chinese scrap measures The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has given its interpretation of last week’s announcement by the Chinese government about the extension of import restrictions of solid wastes. In a statement, the BIR said that together with the prohibitions that entered into force at the end of 2017, the latest restrictions would mean that all plastic … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2018 Industry news China to respond ‘soon’ over import concerns China’s trade authorities are to respond ‘as soon as possible’ to global concerns over restrictions on the import of waste products to the country. Last Friday (20 April), a meeting of the Committee on Import Licensing of the World Trade Organization, heard concerns expressed over measures affecting waste products imposed by China with the Chinese … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2018 Industry news CSG On Target with Football Kit Sponsorship A junior football team from Malvern is ‘over the moon’ to receive new training tops from a leading national company. Newtown Sports Juniors u11s will proudly sport the name CSG on their tops thanks to sponsorship from the specialist waste management company which has regional depots in Worcester and Pershore. Team manager Nick Hayes-Wilson said: […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 24 Apr 2018 Industry news A Healthy Shared Obsession Between 3rd and 6th April, we held our first ever Health & Safety Week, across the 27 sites that make up the CSG group. Designed to promote awareness of the issues of health and safety at work, the initiative also included a schedule of staff training and activities centred on maintaining the highest possible standards […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 24 Apr 2018 Industry news Viridor adds to One Show message on plastics Viridor and the BBC’s the One Show have combined their resources over the need to act now to stem the tide of beach and ocean plastics. The waste management company’s reprocessing and collection operations were strongly featured in the programme yesterday (23 April). Alongside a recycling message, viewers were shown material being recycled which, said Viridor, demonstrated “how the Circular … R… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2018