Recycling news: 2021

Industry news UK narrowly misses 2020 battery target The UK narrowly missed the waste portable battery recycling target for 2020, though it has been suggested this could be down to an “administrative error”. Figures published late last month by the Environment Agency on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) indicate that the UK’s portable battery compliance schemes collected a total of 17,728 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news LARAC calls for ‘freedom’ over collection systems The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has voiced concerns about the “potentially prescriptive nature” of the government proposals for collection systems. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) wants local authorities to collect recyclable waste streams separately from each other and residual waste, claiming this results in “higher quality” and higher p… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news Pow pushes kerbside route for cartons, not DRS Recycling minister Rebecca Pow has reiterated that drinks cartons are unlikely to be included within the remit of Defra’s proposed deposit return scheme (DRS). Her comments came in response to a written Parliamentary questions from Conservative MP for High Wycombe, Steve Baker. He asked George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news Environment Agency warns about potential removal of incorrect PRNs and PERNs - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news Leading housebuilder pushed for weaker climate targets The post Leading housebuilder pushed for weaker climate targets appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news IVC alarm over ‘bias’ in Defra’s consistency plans Strong concerns have been raised by a number of organics recyclers that proposals in Defra’s ‘consistency in collections’ consultation appear to favour one treatment technology over another, threatening the future role of the In-Vessel Composting (IVC) sector. And, recyclers fear that the Department’s stance could restrict local authorities from choosing the most cost-effective collection syste… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news Covid concession on waste transfer notes extended The Environment Agency has announced that a concession around waste transfer and consignment notes and Covid-19 has been extended until the 30 September 2021. It aims to allow social distancing to be maintained. The concession is contained in Regulatory Position Statement C8 and was due to expire on 30 June 2021. It is called “Guidance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jul 2021 Industry news Study finds summertime Arctic Ocean “more vulnerable to climate change” Scientists reveal that the summertime Arctic Ocean is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change, putting certain animals at risk of losing habitat. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news Enva expands battery facility by 50% Waste management company Enva has expanded its lead acid battery processing facility in Immingham, Lincolnshire, by 50%. The latest investment now enables the facility to store and process over 36,000 tonnes of batteries a year. The expansion also includes new material handling and processing lines and incoming reception, weighbridge and recovered product storage. And, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news London Climate Action Week – 28-4 July 2021 For London Climate Action Week 2021, our new Environmental and Sustainability Intern, Ronan Hickey, shared his thoughts on his role and what Powerday is doing for the environment and  how it is worki... Powerday · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news Coalition pushes local authority net zero role A coalition of council, environmental and research organisations has called for “urgent powers and resources” for local authorities ahead of the publication of the government’s Net Zero Strategy. To be published before the COP26 climate summit in November, the government’s Net Zero Strategy will set out where carbon emissions savings will be made across the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news Obituary: Graham McKenna-Mayes, SUEZ UK Tributes have been paid to Graham McKenna-Mayes, chief development officer for SUEZ UK, who passed away suddenly last week. Described as a devoted family man, Mr McKenna-Mayes leaves behind his wife Louise and his three children, Max, Tara and Leo. Raised in Bury, Greater Manchester, Mr McKenna-Mayes joined Suez in the early 90’s, initially working … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news Landfill tax receipts plummet in 2020/21 National statistics published by HMRC this week (30 June) show landfill tax receipts fell by 11.9% to £566 million in 2020/21, due to a “steep downward trend” in tonnage over the last decade. The data also shows that 20 million tonnes of waste were sent to landfill, a fall of 3 million tonnes (12.1%) from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news BMRA member Health & Safety posters - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news News in brief (02/07/21) With news on: Veolia defends cutting grass at Rainham landfill; WRA pushes ‘value’ of waste wood biomass; Bristol fly-tipper caught on CCTV; and, drink cans recycling campaign ‘reaches four million people’. Veolia defends cutting grass at Rainham landfill Veolia has defended its decision to cut the grass at the Rainham landfill site in Essex, despite … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news Hackney ups recycling after fortnightly switch Hackney council says the introduction of fortnightly waste collections across the borough in March helped bring its recycling rate up to 30.4%. Hackney council had a recycling rate of 28.3% in the 2019/20 financial year, below the national average of 45.5%. Residual waste collections at some properties in Hackney switched to every two weeks from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2021 Industry news 10 steps to unleashing 3 million UK green jobs David Symons, UK Director of Sustainability at WSP outlines how government can achieve its target of delivering three million green jobs in the UK by 2030. Calling for a clear model and clear plan of just where, when and how these jobs are going to come. Aldersgate Group · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Inside Exxon’s playbook: How the oil giant works through front groups to head-off regulations on toxic chemicals and plastics The post Inside Exxon’s playbook: How the oil giant works through front groups to head-off regulations on toxic chemicals and plastics appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Waste sector commits to tackling modern slavery Two of the waste sector’s largest membership and trade bodies have today (1 July) announced a joint commitment to tackle slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across the industry. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) say they will leverage their combined membership to reduce the risk of modern … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Celebrating ten years of working with Kier Group We are delighted to be celebrating ten years of working with Kier Group; this support over a sustained period has made a huge difference in our mission to change the way waste timber is dealt with, so it becomes not something to be thrown away but a valuable resource that can be reused. Community Wood Recycling · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Life Changing Support “TRAID has funded Childhope and Nagorik Uddyog since 2013 to provide care, education, life skills and good food for the... TRAID · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Coronavirus Update 01/07/2021 The Government has confirmed that the next review of the roadmap for England will be in mid July. Our metal... Ward Recycling · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news WCRS rebrands as Zest Recycle Essex-based waste management company Waste Cost Reduction Services Ltd (WCRS) has today (1 July) rebranded as Zest Recycle. Zest Recycle says the rebrand is part of a “new strategic direction” for the business spearheaded by Tony McPartland, who joined the company as managing director in November 2020 (see letsrecycle.com story). This new direction also saw … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news GMB calls out councils on fly-tipping The GMB union has called on councils in the east of England to “up their game” when it comes to dealing with fly-tipping. The union also called for restrictions on using recycling centres introduced during the pandemic to be “rolled back”, and said access should be allowed without bookings. Data published by GMB and sourced … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Dutch to ‘reconsider’ import tax if EfW phased out The Dutch parliament has been discussing its levy on the import of waste for incineration this week, in news which will receive a mixed reaction from the sector. While a motion looking to have the tax withdrawn from 1 January 2022 was overwhelmingly rejected, a separate motion calling on the government to reconsider the ban … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Biffa trials solar panels on collection vehicles Biffa is to trial adding solar panels to two of its collections vehicles in Leeds to power the trucks’ batteries and reduce CO2 emissions. In an announcement yesterday (30 June), Biffa said that by adding solar panels to top up regular engine power, up to 3,100kg of carbon emissions could be saved per vehicle each … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Trading update - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news Interim OEP launched The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched on an interim basis today (1 July), ahead of its formal establishment anticipated by the Environment Bill. The OEP has been created to monitor the government’s environmental activities, replacing the European Commission, which had regulatory powers prior to Brexit. Defra says the interim OEP “will provide independent oversight of the … … letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2021 Industry news 4 Ways To Deal With Construction Waste Responsibly I don’t know about you, but at the end of the year, I like to make plans for the following year. I’ve long since given up on New Year’s Resolutions, per se, but I do like to have goals and projects in mind. And I constantly seem to have projects around the home that I… Zero Waste Week · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Inside Exxon’s playbook: How America’s biggest oil company continues to oppose action on climate change The post Inside Exxon’s playbook: How America’s biggest oil company continues to oppose action on climate change appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Scientists say 50% rise in carbon will harm Amazon more than deforestation Climate change is a huge, complex issue - now, scientists say that a 50% rise in carbon emissions will harm the Amazon more than deforestation does. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Adam Read confirmed as CIWM president The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) confirmed Dr Adam Read as the membership body’s new president yesterday (29 June). Alongside his new role, Dr Read is external affairs director at Suez Recycling & Recovery UK, a position he has held for almost four years. For the last two years Dr Read has led Suez’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Coca-Cola to use 100% recycled plastic in UK bottles Coca-Cola announced today (30 June) it will be using 100% recycled plastic in all on-the-go bottles across its entire range in the UK. The company says the new bottles will be rolled out in September, and the switch to 100% recycled content will save around 29,000 tonnes per year of plastic. The move will apply … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Concerns about the lifting of the eviction ban The lifting of the eviction ban places 400,000 households at a high risk of eviction across the UK. The ban on evictions that was in place during the COVID-19 crisis... Emmaus UK · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news WRA Urge Government To Recognise Value of Waste Wood Biomass The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has urged the Government to recognise the value that waste wood biomass adds to the UK’s efforts to decarbonise, when developing its Biomass Strategy 2022. In its response to a Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) call for evidence consultation, the WRA stressed that there is a limit to the […] Wood Recyclers Association · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news ‘Dramatic change’ in market sparks Tamworth meeting Tamworth borough council is to discuss future arrangements for recycling in the town at a meeting next week, as its joint services contract with Biffa is set to end next year. The council said that it “urgently” needs to look at the way it recycles due to the changing market and increasing disposal costs. Tamworth … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news How Two Young Companies are Partnering to Tackle the World’s Waste Problem Recycleye, a start-up developing disruptive waste management technologies, founded by Forbes 30 under 30 awardees Victor Dewulf and Peter Hedley, and eolos, specialists in industrial knowledge working towards engineering the future, founded by former President and Head of Engineering at... Recycleye news · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Alupro announces winner of the Student Starpack Awards Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of the highly esteemed Student Starpack Awards. Mauricio Rocktaeshel, from Loughborough University, took home first place in the Alupro-sponsored ‘sustainable aluminium personal grooming product & brand’ category, as well as the overall gold award. Alongside the £500 cash prize, Mauricio also won a trip to […] The … Alupro · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Sector to invest £10bn towards net zero target The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today (30 June) set a target for the sector to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than the government’s deadline. The ESA — the trade association representing the UK’s resource and waste management sector — says this would reduce the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021 Industry news Agency confirms move to ‘cancel incorrect PRNs’ The Environment Agency has “formally communicated” to the packaging sector that it will be able to cancel incorrectly issued packaging recovery notes (PRNs) from 1 July. The Agency first wrote to the sector about the move in April 2021 (see letsrecycle.com story), which received a mixed welcome. Some argued at the time that cancelling a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2021