Recycling news: 2020

Industry news ‘Test HWRC staff’ if they have symptoms Defra says any member of staff working at a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should arrange a test to find out if they have the virus. The advice is the most recent update to the guidance for local authorities on the reopening of HWRCs. Defra’s updated guidance, published 28 May, reads: “Any member of staff … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news Q1 battery data shows UK ‘on track to hit targets’ Statistics published by the Environment Agency for the first quarter of 2020 show the UK was on track to meet its targets for the recycling of portable batteries before the COVID-19 pandemic. But, concerns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have been raised by industry figures, as the first quarter only accounted for around … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news A green and pressured land - new report on making sense of the many competing demands for rural and peri-urban land - Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Sustain · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news Manchester makes £9.7m ‘electric’ commitment to eco-friendly bin lorries - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news NEWS LONG PRODUCTS STEEL PROCESSING INDIAN STEEL SUPPLEMENT - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news Untitled - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 3 Jun 2020 Industry news BUYERS’ GUIDE & DIRECTORY 2012-2013 - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Charity of the Year - FareShare FareShare · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news oerlikon longer version.indd - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news TWO NEW FURNACES FIVES.indd - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news City Harvest Iris Goldsmith Award The post City Harvest Iris Goldsmith Award appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news PackFlow materials reports to be updated in light of COVID-19 WRAP and INCPEN are teaming up with the consulting arm of packaging compliance specialist, Valpak, to update the PackFlow materials reports. Valpak · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news CPI highlights paper towels for hand washing The trade body representing UK paper mills has issued a statement emphasising to UK businesses, councils and government that paper towels are “the safest hand drying method”. Highlighting the use of paper towels (made from tissue) has come from the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) in the wake of a volatile period for the tissue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Future EU-UK cooperation on chemicals: analysing the UK’s proposal On the 19th May, the UK Government published its draft legal text for a free trade agreement with the EU, along with a number of annexes, including one on chemicals. This annex leaves open the possibility of sharing chemical safety data, which we view as positive; though it provides no clues as to what preconditions […] CHEM Trust · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news AO launches collect and recycle service Online electrical retailer AO.com has launched a ‘collect and recycle’ service, where customers and the general public can book to have electrical appliances taken away and recycled. The collect and recycle service allows people to book a slot for £20 to have appliances collected from households by AO workers. The company said the service was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Calls for recovery plans to focus on environment FEAD, the European federation representing private waste management companies, has told the EU it must step up its investments in waste recycling and treatment capacity as part of its post-coronavirus green recovery plan. This was followed yesterday (1 June) by a letter signed by more than 200 UK business leaders, including the chief executives of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news 5 ways to declutter without landfill – even when you can’t leave the house! During lockdown, many people who are not keyworkers or homeshchooling their children are finding themselves with time on their hands. In the UK we’ve had amazing weather and gardens and homes are finally getting the TLC we’ve all been meaning to get around to ‘one day’. Here at Zero Waste Towers, we’re growing more food… Zero Waste Week · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news REA comments on Carbon Pricing announcement REA comments on Carbon Pricing announcement REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news COVID-19 – Customer Service Update As the government slowly begins to ease lockdown restrictions, we wanted to reassure you that Bywaters continues to provide service, clearance and PPE disposal support to assist businesses getting back to normal. Bywaters · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Viridor investigating fire at Kent plastics plant An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire which broke out at Viridor’s plastics recycling facility in Rochester, Kent, last week (27 May). The Kent Fire and Rescue Service said that 10 fire engines arrived at the scene at the industrial estate on Clipper Close at 2.29am on 27 May. Fire crews tackled … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Ward’s £1.5 million investment maximises metal processing capacity Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has this month completed an upgrade at its metal processing facility at Ilkeston,... Ward Recycling · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news NBF announces results of latest Due Diligence Testing The National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed the results of its second round of Due Diligence random testing – with NBF members once again faring better than non-members. A range of 44 products were tested, 21 from members and 23 from non-members. It showed around two thirds of both member and non-member products passed the […] National Bed Federation · 2 Jun 2020 Industry news Safely expanding waste services: 01/06/2020 01/06/2020 Safely expanding waste services After the latest government announcements and easing of some lockdown measures, we are continuing to... Ward Recycling · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news INCPEN joins 200+ UK businesses in letter to Prime Minister supporting a COVID-19 green recovery INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news Crews remain at scene of Solway Recycling fire Fire crews remain at the scene of a fire which broke out yesterday (31 May) afternoon at a recycling facility in Shawhead, near Dumfries, owned by Solway Recycling. At the height of the blaze, 45 crew members from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and nine appliances tackled the fire. Crews were first called to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news ‘Do we want to return to business as usual’? Emma Tilbrook, principal consultant at Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd, discusses what the future could look like for the waste and recycling industry after the pandemic. OPINION: There are few elements of our lives that have not been touched by COVID-19 and we face a long road to returning to business as usual. Waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news Q1 WEEE collection on track to meet targets Collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the first quarter of 2020 appears broadly on track to meet initial targets set by Defra prior to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown. Figures published today show 134,610 tonnes of household WEEE was collected between January and March 2020. This is approximately 25% of the initial collection target … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news Re-opening TRAID’s charity shops The Government has announced that from the 15th June, non-essential shops will be able to re-open in the UK, and... TRAID · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news Non compliant WEEE producers online ‘increasing’ The number of non-compliant producers selling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) on online platforms is increasing, the European WEEE Registers Network (EWRN) says. An independent network of the registers overseeing the national implementation of the WEEE directives in EU member states, the EWRN claims online platforms rarely react and expel non-compliant producers. And, the … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news Sheffield implements fines for HWRC queues Sheffield city council has introduced a £70 fine for drivers queuing on roads to access Household Waste and Recycling centres (HWRCs). The council said that the large numbers of people trying to access the HWRCs in recent weeks has resulted in “significant traffic queues” with some drivers refusing to leave despite being asked to do … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2020 Industry news 2020 is very different to 2010, and the coming decade will define our net zero ambition Barny Evans, Head of Sustainable Places, Energy and Waste at WSP writes about WSP's collaboration with the Bright Blue think tank on a collection of short essays on the theme of “zero carbon”. Aldersgate Group · 31 May 2020 Industry news Retail Without Borders 2020 – International compliance solutions At the end of February, Laura Rimmer, Valpak International Compliance Manager, was invited to be on a panel to discuss "Embedding Compliance in Business Operations" at Retail Without Borders, Europe's largest online marketplace conference. In her latest Blog, she talks about the insights she gained. Valpak · 30 May 2020 Industry news Putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of eNGOs - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 29 May 2020 Industry news Coronavirus - Health & Safety At Work - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 29 May 2020 Industry news Guidelines published for reopening of Scottish HWRCs Guidance for Scottish local authorities on how to reopen and manage household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) has been published by the Scottish government and COSLA. Key aspects of the guidance include advising limiting the number of vehicles allowed on-site, ensuring physical distancing can be maintained and reinstating or increasing the frequency of bulky and green … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2020 Industry news National Cup Recycling Scheme brews a unique blend for success The National Cup Recycling Scheme, one of Valpak’s voluntary extended producer responsibility systems, has now been in place for two years. The Scheme comprises of eight co-funding members: Costa, McDonald’s, Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Greggs, Burger King, Pure and Lavazza Professional. Valpak · 29 May 2020 Industry news LWARB to host third Circular Economy Week The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) will host its third Circular Economy Week next week, which will focus on cities and how they can reduce Co2 emissions from the production and use of products and materials. The event, taking place from 1-5 June, aims to discuss how goods are made, used and disposed of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2020 Industry news Balance check - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 29 May 2020 Industry news Gift Card FAQs - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 29 May 2020 Industry news Conservation efforts and genomics: Not all genomes are created equal Professors Darren Griffin and Mike Bruford (Universities of Kent and Cardiff) discuss what is meant by a “whole genome sequence” and how it is revolutionising conservation efforts. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 May 2020