Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Defra working with DIT on UK plastic recycling Defra is working with the Department for International Trade (DIT) on developing plastic processing infrastructure in the UK to reduce the need for exports, the Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has said. And, the minister added that the government will be looking to bring the planned ban on plastic exports to non-OECD countries forward, although it was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2021 Industry news How Adopting the Five Rs can Save you Money! Back in the day, we had the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse Recycle. Now there are five in popular mainstream culture – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. I think I once came up with about 30, but we’ll stick with just five for today! One of the popular myths about a Zero Waste lifestyle… Zero Waste Week · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Hitting your sustainable targets need not cost the earth Nigel Penny, Video Collaboration Specialist at Logitech UK & IRL offers some advice on how UK public sector organisations can meet their increasing government set green targets much more efficiently. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Environment Agency publishes latest packaging enforcement undertakings The post Environment Agency publishes latest packaging enforcement undertakings appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Bywaters Summer Newsletter Get the latest Bywaters news and updates - Are all plastics bad, A comprehensive guide to sustainable coffee and more... Bywaters · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Amendments to the German Packaging Act 2021 is set to be a significant year for packaging compliance across Europe with the implementation of both the Single-Use Plastics Directive and the EU Plastics Levy as well as several amendments to Packaging Waste Regulations across multiple member states. With less than a month to go until the first amendments to Germany’s Verpack G enter in force, Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account… Valpak · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news ESA says sector has ‘done well’ on emissions The Environmental Services Association (ESA) says the waste sector has “done well to date” on tackling greenhouse gas emissions but now “must do more”. Today (24 June), the Climate Change Committee published two reports on the UK’s progress towards its climate commitments, which urged the government to address rising emissions from energy from waste (EfW) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news First Tier Tax Tribunal Last year we contested a preliminary issue with HMRC at the First Tier Tax Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) as to whether Augean (North and South) had appropriately interpreted certain elements of landfill tax law as described in guidance note LFT1 (published by HMRC). The decision of the Tribunal has now been released, which has found in […] Augean · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Ward lends its support to the Face Of British Family Business campaign Family Business United (‘FBU’) is delighted to announce the launch of ‘The Face of Family Business 2021’ which is the... Ward Recycling · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news EfW emissions require ‘urgent’ action, CCC says Government policy must “urgently” address rising greenhouse gas emissions from energy from waste (EfW) plants, the government’s independent advisers on the climate said today (24 June). The Climate Change Committee says existing plants must be retrofitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, while any new plants must be built with the technology or be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Sainsbury’s expands flexible plastic collections Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has rolled out its flexible plastic recycling scheme to 520 stores nationwide. The expanded initiative follows a successful trial system rolled out in 63 branches in the North East in February (see letsrecycle.com story). The front of store recycling points will allow customers to dispose of soft packaging such as crisp packets, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Scotland’s consumption ‘unsustainably high’ Scotland’s material consumption footprint is “unsustainably high”, according to a report published by Zero Waste Scotland today (23 June). The report, called the Scottish Material Flow Accounts (MFA), revealed that the average Scot consumes around 18.4 tonnes of materials every year. According to academics, a sustainable level of material use which would still allow for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news Bright Green Plastics upgrades Castleford facility Plastic reprocessing firm Bright Green Plastics announced on 21 June it had invested a “significant seven figure sum” in upgrading its facility in Castleford, West Yorkshire. Formerly known as ImerPlast, Bright Green Plastics has invested in a new wash plant and upgraded its extruding machinery. The firm believes the investment will help it deal with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2021 Industry news An Interview with Holly Cross – Cwm Arian Renewable Energy (CARE) Interview by Kath Jenkins Continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion, I recently had the pleasure of meeting Holly Cross, director (secretary) of Cwm Arian Renewable Energy (CARE) based in North Pembrokeshire. Holly is a founding member of ... Repair Cafe Wales · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Strongmen VS Rugby brought to you by Powerday Earlier this month, Powerday arranged a strong man contest like no other. We brought some of the world’s strongest men together to take on London Irish in a series of challenges. Four players from ... Powerday · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Managing the e-waste crisis Here, Jonathan Wilkins, Director at EU Automation, explores whether a proactive obsolescence strategy could be the key to reducing e-waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news News in brief (23/06/21) With news on: Sutco acquires German waste management company; NLWA begins mattress recycling trial; Biffa announces £1bn to go to green investment; and, Arc21 repeats warning of waste crisis Sutco acquires German waste management company Sutco has announced that it will acquire the German waste management company BIODEGMA from 1 July. The company said this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Government urged to fill heat policy vacuum and publish Heat and Buildings Strategy within a month REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news In Turing we Trust We have joined forces with the Turing Trust - a charity which provides IT equipment, training and maintenance knowledge to those who need it most. Read James's latest Blog to find out more about our partnership. Valpak · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Can cloud seeding partially mitigate the environmental impact of climate change? Darrel Baumgardner, Chief Scientist from Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC, considers if cloud seeding can partially mitigate the environmental impact of climate change Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Reuse Network warns sector faces ‘uphill battle’ The Reuse Network has warned that the reuse sector will face “an uphill battle” without “significant changes” to the quality and manufacture of products. It comes as the Bristol-based waste prevention charity submitted its responses to two government consultations, the first being for Defra’s Waste Prevention Programme, and the second being the Office for Product … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Dutch parliament to vote on RDF tax An opposition motion is to be put before the Dutch parliament tomorrow (24 June), looking to withdraw the tax on the import of waste for incineration. Two opposition political parties are set to table the motion in a debate on the country’s waste policies, on the grounds it was based on flawed assumptions on carbon … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Defra to tackle ‘throwaway culture’ after Amazon claims The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reiterated that it is “looking into regulations” to ensure online retailers take greater responsibility for electricals, in light of allegations Amazon had destroyed millions of items of unsold stock. An undercover investigation by ITV News showed new and unused items including televisions, laptops and drones … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Viridor sells glass recycling division EXCLUSIVE: Viridor has sold its glass recycling business and assets to Antwerp-based Sibelco for an undisclosed fee, after taking a “strategic decision” to exit the market. While the exact details of the transaction are undisclosed, it is known to include Viridor’s three reprocessing plants at Newhouse, Sheffield, and Peterborough. The acquisition is being made by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Quiz: can you spot the fake nature facts hidden in a bunch of real ones? Can you tell photoshopped animals and made-up facts from real ones? Test your nature knowledge in this quiz. Greenpeace UK · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news Community Shop Beechwood opens its doors | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 23 Jun 2021 Industry news The water sector’s role in renewable energy: reimagining traditional industries Hari Prabu, Senior Public Affairs Advisor at Thames Water, discusses the potential for renewable energy generation in the water sector, and how government can maximise this with supportive policy measures. Aldersgate Group · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news “Money making racket” in training courses blocks oil workers moving to renewables Almost two thirds of offshore workers reported having to repeat training they'd already done. Greenpeace UK · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Third Party Hauliers - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Taking Pride in their new rowing kit The post Taking Pride in their new rowing kit appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news How we use cookies - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Study says rising mercury levels in fish linked to climate change A new study in Finland found that rising mercury levels in fish can be linked to climate change and increasing land use. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news FMCG producers: Achieving successful green transformation Julie Neal, Director and consumer products sector specialist at management consultancy, Vendigital, explains how design-to-cost techniques and other value engineering solutions can help FMCG producers to achieve a successful green transformation. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Huntingdon installs more ‘smart’ litter bins Cambridgeshire-based Huntingdonshire district council has converted around a third of its litterbins into “smart bins”, as part of efforts to make its waste budget “go further”. The authority today (22 June) announced that 360 of its 110 litre bins, which amount to around a third of the council’s 1200 litter bins, have been fitted with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Protecting the air we breathe In an interview with Open Access Government, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tim Carroll offers a fascinating insight into the current and future state of U.S. air quality. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Energy & environment research Here, we learn about the research of Dr Sanju A. Sanjaya, Director, of the West Virginia State University Energy and Environmental Science Institute. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Cambridgeshire waste wood firm fined A waste wood recycling company in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, has been fined £26,8000 and ordered to pay costs of £29,110 after being sentenced for breaching its environmental permit. According to a statement from the Environment Agency, the company was sentenced in its absence at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court last week (17 June). The Agency added the company … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news English winemaker launches paper bottle Essex-based winemaker and online retailer The English Vine has launched a paper bottle in a bid to address the carbon footprint of its packaging. The Frugal Bottle, made by British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac, is said to be five times lighter than the glass equivalent. A food grade pouch sits inside the paper packaging of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news DS Smith ‘ideally placed’ for recovery Despite a fall in profits in the 2020/21 financial year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, DS Smith has said that it is “ideally placed” to recover, particularly as e-commerce grows. The paper mill and recycling business this morning (22 June) posted it’s results for the 2020/21 financial year which showed profits had fallen by 37% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2021 Industry news Driver shortage sees Somerset delays continue The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) warned yesterday (21 June) that delays and disruption to waste collections across the county are likely to continue “for some time”. The SWP and its contractor Suez are responsible for more than 350,000 collections every week. In recent weeks, staffing shortages have caused significant delays to some recycling and garden … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2021