Recycling news: 2020

Industry news Veolia to continue processing Dudley’s organics Veolia has been awarded a four year contract valued at £ 2.3 million for the haulage and treatment of organic waste from Dudley metropolitan borough council. The contract will see Veolia, the incumbent contractor, continue to process up to 25,000 tonnes of organic waste from the area and produce compost until 2024. The contract was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2020 Industry news Viridor strikes plastic recycling agreement Waste management company Viridor has agreed a deal in principle with chemical recycling firm Plastic Energy which will see it supply a facility with 30,000 tonnes of unrecycled plastic a year. Under the terms of the arrangement, Plastic Energy will produce recycled oils from the predominantly low-density plastic film, which in turn is to be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2020 Industry news Viridor and PLASTIC ENERGY announce ground-breaking UK circular economy collaboration The post Viridor and PLASTIC ENERGY announce ground-breaking UK circular economy collaboration appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 18 May 2020 Industry news Why kindness matters now, more than ever As the coronavirus pandemic spread, the world as most of us know it changed rapidly. Disruption to our daily routines, enforced isolation and concerns about the long-term economic and social... Emmaus UK · 18 May 2020 Industry news Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Today, Monday 18 May 2020 marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 20th year and runs from 18-24th May. This year, the theme for the week is kindness. Across the country, […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 18 May 2020 Industry news £600,000 grants launched to support charity electrical waste reuse organisations in response to the Coronavirus crisis £600,0000 grants launched to support charity electrical waste reuse organisations in response to the Coronavirus crisis. Reuse Network · 15 May 2020 Industry news Concerns raised over Scotland’s DRS The decision by the Scottish Government to pass deposit return scheme (DRS) regulations on Wednesday (13 May) has been met with disappointment from some retailers and recyclers. From July 2022, a 20p deposit will apply each time a single-use drinks container is sold (see letsrecycle.com story). The motion was passed with the 36 SNP members … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2020 Industry news Newborn’s body found at Suffolk recycling centre The body of a newborn baby girl was found at a recycling centre operated by Sackers at Needham Market in Suffolk yesterday afternoon, Suffolk Constabulary has confirmed. The Constabulary says officers were called to the facility on Ipswich Road shortly after 3pm on 14 May. The death is being treated as unexplained and an investigation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2020 Industry news WEEE sector expects Q2 lockdown hit Lockdown restrictions are expected to have a significant impact on the tonnages of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) collected in the second quarter of 2020, senior figures in the sector warn. Industry experts believe WEEE collections fell by nearly 80% in April alone. Partly because of this, many approved authorised treatment facilities (AATFs) have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2020 Industry news The SecondHands project | Ocado Group - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 15 May 2020 Industry news Government target for rapid chargers an important step towards mass EV market REA comment on Government vision for rapid EV charging REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 14 May 2020 Industry news WEEE Recyclers to Access Financial Help The post WEEE Recyclers to Access Financial Help appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 May 2020 Industry news News in brief (14/05/20) With news on: Bmi announces smart trailer; Bunting launches ElectroStatic Separator; Tana releases landfill compactor models; Yotta’s waste solution rolled out in Netherlands Bmi announces ‘smart trailer’ Waste vehicle manufacturer Bmi has announced its first ‘smart trailer’. The company said that the new design uses the latest developments in telematics and has digital sensors that … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2020 Industry news Clarity Cares Announces Increased Charitable Donations in 2019 The post Clarity Cares Announces Increased Charitable Donations in 2019 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 May 2020 Industry news UK recycling must double to hit targets, Recoup says Reprocessing infrastructure in the UK may need to double its output of recycled plastic to meet governmental targets, research suggests. The UK’s reprocessing capacity may need to increase by 100% to meet 30% recycled content in all household plastic packaging placed on the market and by more than 200% to meet that target for food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2020 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation Extended Until August The post Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation Extended Until August appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 May 2020 Industry news RECOUP Has Released Its Updated Recyclability by Design Publication The post RECOUP Has Released Its Updated Recyclability by Design Publication appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 May 2020 Industry news The Impact On Food Waste During Lockdown The post The Impact On Food Waste During Lockdown appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 May 2020 Industry news Revealed: US meat lobby working to ditch chlorinated chicken ban in UK trade talks The post Revealed: US meat lobby working to ditch chlorinated chicken ban in UK trade talks appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 14 May 2020 Industry news Law change makes HWRC visits ‘legally acceptable’ Visiting a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) was yesterday (13 May) defined in law as an acceptable reason for a resident to leave home during the lockdown. Previously, doing so had not qualified as one of the ‘reasonable excuses’ listed by the government by which people could leave the place where they were living. This change … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2020 Industry news AI For Good – What Comes Next? ... Recycleye news · 14 May 2020 Industry news Deposit return approved by Scottish parliament The deposit return scheme (DRS) has been approved by Scottish parliament in a vote yesterday (13 May) after debate that it should be paused in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The Scottish conservatives spoke against the motion, under concerns that implementing the DRS too soon could add a burden to already struggling businesses due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2020 Industry news MoD cuts waste but faces recycling challenge The Ministry of Defence faces significant challenges in meeting targets for recycling as well as reducing its use of paper, according to a report published this week by the National Audit Office (NAO). The Audit Office study found that in terms of meeting ‘Greening Government Commitments’, it has already achieved its GGC target to reduce … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2020 Industry news Get to know our volunteers; Steve, Fishguard We have some pretty amazing people in the Repair Cafe Wales Family As part of a new initiative we will be running a series on getting to know our volunteers. We've set a series of questions and our amazing volunteers have answered them 'virtually' for us. Next up in the series is Steve from Fishguard ... Repair Cafe Wales · 13 May 2020 Industry news Keeping Your Waste Safe and Protect Front Line Waste Operatives Matt Luntley, explores current guidance given and shares resources for latest advice. Valpak · 13 May 2020 Industry news Independent Registration With the EA Deadline Passed 2020 The post Independent Registration With the EA Deadline Passed 2020 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 13 May 2020 Industry news Unite issues warning over waste safety measures The Unite Union says waste contractors in the south west of England “need to speed up the introduction of health and safety measures” for workers dealing with potentially contaminated waste. Unite says it has more than 900 members “at various sites across the region” and is concerned that its members could be handling Covid-19 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2020 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax: Consultation Extension and Overview of Proposal George Atkinson discusses the extension of the response period for the consultation of the new plastic tax. Valpak · 13 May 2020 Industry news British Glass urges Scotland to pause DRS plans A survey commissioned by the glass sector trade association British Glass found that 61% of people think that Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) should be paused in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey was carried out on 503 participants ahead of a vote by the Scottish Parliament on the proposals later today. The survey … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2020 Industry news Textile Recycling Association seeking government help VIDEO REPORT: The Textile Recycling Association says it is “actively seeking” help from the government to relieve some of the pressure the sector is facing from export markets restrictions. Textile recyclers have said problems in exporting material to key markets such as Kenya and Pakistan has meant their warehouses are filling up, and many have said they are now unable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2020 Industry news Wimbledon acquisition gives unrivalled London presence We are delighted to have acquired a new waste transfer station in the South of London. This 26,500 sq ft site in Wimbledon is licensed to process 75,000 tonnes per year of waste giving us a total capa... Powerday · 13 May 2020 Industry news Hospitality sector closures hit glass industry An increase in glass from kerbside collections may not be enough to make up for the losses sustained through the closure of the hospitality sector, according to representatives from the glass industry. The demand for recycled glass, known as cullet, is believed by many industry experts to be outstripping its availability. While the glass industry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2020 Industry news Working together to provide waste services 13/05/20 Following the latest government announcements, we are taking small steps to expand on the essential waste services we are... Ward Recycling · 13 May 2020 Industry news UK aluminium packaging recycling rate hits new heights in rapidly-growing market The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate has risen to 56%, its highest ever level, increasing year-on-year by 4% (from 52% in 2018). That’s the findings of the latest Environment Agency data, published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) earlier this month. The aluminium packaging market grew by 8% (year-on-year), with 207,000 tonnes of aluminium […] Alupro · 13 May 2020 Industry news A wake-up call for action on agricultural sustainability – how COVID-19 can shape the future of farming Josephine Head, Senior Research Lead on Sustainable Agriculture at Earthwatch Europe, reflects on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global food system, and how the UK agricultural sector needs to adapt, both in the short and longer-term. Aldersgate Group · 12 May 2020 Industry news News - NAWDO NAWDO (National Association of Waste Disposal Officers) · 12 May 2020 Industry news ‘Signs of recovery’ in recycling markets, says BIR A Covid-19 update from the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) says volumes in the recycling markets are beginning to show “some signs of recovery”. The global market update from the BIR comes as “many countries move into a new phase of their response to COVID-19″. Asia The BIR said China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were slowly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2020 Industry news Stepping Stones to Zero Waste to Landfill Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill has clear key benefits to the environment as well as added commercial benefits. This blog outlines steps you need to take achieve it. Valpak · 12 May 2020 Industry news News in brief (12/05/20) With news on: NLWA asks residents to think before using HWRCs; CCEP publishes 2019 sustainability report; Turmec launches mobile eddy current separator; and, Biffa reports leap in excess waste collections. NLWA asks residents to think before using HWRCs North London Waste Authority (NLWA) called on residents to think carefully before rushing to visit one of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2020 Industry news Automation and technology are driving factors behind a green future Natasha Christou from Mediaworks explores how automation and technology have facilitated the need for companies to endeavour for a green future. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 May 2020