Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Appointments round-up (17/06/21) With news on: Simon Lowe joins Willshee’s as commercial manager; Trigg-Knight succeeds Staniforth as PSF chair; Hills Group announces two additions to senior team; and, NWR announces three new recruits Simon Lowe joins Willshee’s as commercial manager Burton-based Willshee’s Waste & Recycling has appointed Simon Lowe as commercial manager, as the company “gears up” for future … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2021 Industry news FCC Environment makes South Hams video apology In a video on YouTube, FCC Environment has made an apology to South Hams residents after what has been deemed as an “extremely poor” roll-out of a new recycling service. The waste management company began its contract providing waste and recycling collections for South Hams district council in Devon in April 2019 (see letsrecycle.com story). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2021 Industry news Ditch Disposables and join the Choose Reuse movement. Happy World Refill Day! With growing concerns about single-use packaging, it’s time for consumers to choose reuse and refill systems... Fidra · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Mura and KBR Announce First Hydro-PRT Licence with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan Mura Technology and KBR are pleased today to announce the first licence agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a core company of the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings... Mura Technology news · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Emmaus UK 30th Anniversary Founders’ Medal Selwyn Image, the founder of Emmaus in the UK, has spent the past 30 years of his life volunteering for Emmaus. He created the first community at Cambridge and was... Emmaus UK · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Home Basics expand collection service to local residents in an effort to help protect the environment together Home Basics is aiming to collect an additional 3,000 electrical appliances which will then be tested and made available for resale to local residents for a fraction of the cost of buying them new. Reuse Network · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news What might Extended Producer Responsibility mean for paper cup producers? Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is on the horizon, but what does this mean for businesses that sell drinks in paper cups? National Cup Recycling Manager, Samantha Ward, outlines the Government's proposals and how your business may be affected. Valpak · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Food waste collaboration helps secure Bristol’s Gold Sustainable Food City Award Resource Futures was privileged to contribute to achieving this Award, which resulted from the collaborative city-wide initiative called ‘Bristol Going for Gold’, led by coordinating partners Bristol Food Network, Bristol City Council, Bristol Green Capital Partnership, and Resource Futures. Resource Futures · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Consumer recycling insights retailers need to know Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact their purchase decisions have on the environment and sustainability. In fact, as they embrace social causes and responsibilities, they seek new brands that align with their values. A recent survey*... The Furniture Recycling Group · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news The importance of sustainability initiatives Here we discuss the importance of retailer sustainability initiatives and how retailers can benefit, alongside existing activity, from implementing these initiatives for environmental sustainability. Sustainability in the retail industry Retailers should be held accountable for the waste... The Furniture Recycling Group · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Amey makes ‘good progress’ on waste contract sales Infrastructure services provider Amey says it made “good progress” on the disposal of its waste collections businesses in 2020 after announcing its intention to leave the sector last year. Amey UK plc published its accounts for 2020 yesterday (15 June). The company’s waste collections division’s revenue was £84.8 million, down from £107.2 million in 2019. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news WasteCare compliance schemes merge The Leeds-based WasteCare Group announced yesterday (15 June) that it is to consolidate its three producer compliance schemes under the umbrella of a single company. The schemes it runs for batteries, packaging and waste electrical equipment – BatteryBack, PackCare and WeeeCare – are merging to form WasteCare Compliance plc. In conjunction with the consolidation, WasteCare … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news News in brief (16/06/21) With news on: S. Norton reports business as usual after fire; DS Smith renews Reigate and Banstead partnership; Walsall invests in Mercedes-Benz Econic; Enva extends ScotRail contract; and, Novati sponsors rap artist S. Norton reports business as usual after fire Metal recycler S. Norton has reported that it is “business as usual” following a large … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Company Shop store set to open in Southampton | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 16 Jun 2021 Industry news Refillable Packaging Labels Support World Refill Day Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Kate Chambers named in Letsrecycle.com’s 2021 ’35 under 35′ The Letsrecycle.com's 35 UNDER 35 Awards is an exciting programme that identifies the rising stars in the waste and recycling industry. Kate was nominated by Resource Futures due to her impact in the areas of circular economy, marine litter, food waste and biomaterials, particularly across Scotland, and for her work in engaging the next generation of climate activists. Resource Futures · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news The next business challenge - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Coastal Recycling becomes ‘employee owned’ Exeter-based waste management company Coastal Recycling is now 100% employee-owned, after establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to take over the company. The Trust, which is operated for the benefit of all employees, owns 100% of Coastal Recycling Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, having purchased it from its previous owners for an undisclosed fee. The company … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Scientists say microbes on seafloor absorb greenhouse gases It is commonly known that the Amazon rainforest absorbs greenhouse gases - but scientists now draw attention to the mystery of the seafloor, where microbial communities eat up gigatons of methane. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Vegetarian and Vegan Archives - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news 35 under 35 finalists revealed This year’s rising stars of the waste and recycling industry have been announced as part of the 35-under-35 awards. More than 130 entries were received from across the UK waste and recycling sector, and an independent judging panel then whittled them down to form the final list of 35. Organised by letsrecycle.com, in association with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Shortlist announces 35 under 35 waste stars of tomorrow The post Shortlist announces 35 under 35 waste stars of tomorrow appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Wastewise secures £3m Derby contract Waste management firm Wastewise has been awarded an initial three-year contact worth £1 million a year to treat mixed garden and food waste from Derby city council. The contract, which has the option of a two-year extension, will see the organics recycler handle approximately 18,000 tonnes a year of kerbside collected comingled garden and food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Biffa to treat more soil at Skelton Grange Biffa has increased the throughput at its soil treatment facility at the Skelton Grange Landfill Site near Leeds by 20,000 tonnes to 50,000 tonnes per year. In its application to vary its permit Biffa said the increased throughput had been sought following “improved understanding of the local market conditions and the treatment process”. The increased … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news Birmingham to roll out ‘mobile’ HWRCs Birmingham city council said today (15 June) it is to roll out a fleet of ‘mobile’ household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) as part of efforts to reduce fly-tipping. The £1.4 million initiative will see four units of mobile HWRCs introduced in areas with high rates of fly-tipping. Each unit which will feature three vehicles: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news MPE Press Release, new President & Members – June 2021 The post MPE Press Release, new President & Members – June 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news World Refill Day – 16th July This Wednesday sees the annual #WorldRefillDay campaign, run by City to Sea, who are behind the “Refill” app. City to Sea invited me to add my voice to their campaign and sent me a questionnaire, which I thought I should share here. 10 questions that will unlock the future of the refill revolution this #WorldRefillDay … Zero Waste Week · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news About The Felix Project - FareShare The Felix Project · 15 Jun 2021 Industry news G7 countries agree to existing climate change policies Alongside discussions on vaccine equality, the G7 summit raised the potential of new environment goals - but the countries largely stuck to established climate change policies, by confirming their ongoing commitment. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Pow targets rigid plastic packaging Recycling minister Rebecca Pow said on 11 June that more consistent recycling collections in England would enable all households and businesses to recycle rigid plastic packaging. Mrs Pow was responding to a written parliamentary question from Conservative MP Stuart Anderson as to what steps the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was taking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Grundon switches to green energy to power clinical waste operation The post Grundon switches to green energy to power clinical waste operation appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news ‘Reckless’ haulier fined for Northants waste deposits Peterborough-based haulage company BRC Haulage Ltd and its director have been ordered to pay £9,923 for “moving waste in and out of an illegal waste site” in Fineshade, Northamptonshire. In a statement published on 11 June, the Environment Agency said BRC Haulage, of Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, and its director Robert Canavan pleaded guilty to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news NLWA calls for urgency on EPR roll-out The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has called on the government to “speed up and improve” its extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposals. The authority, which manages waste for seven boroughs in North London, called for “no further delays” to EPR and added that “further action” was needed on waste prevention and packaging reuse before the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Cramlington biomass sold to JLEN Environmental infrastructure fund, JLEN Environment, today announced it acquired a 100% equity stake in Cramlington Renewable Energy Developments (CRED) Ltd, which owns the Cramlington Biomass plant in Northumberland. The 240,000 tonnes per year capacity combined heat and power plant was built and operated by Estover Energy, which shares some of the same directors as CRED. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Jones crawler crane at Medway Wharf Marina - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Zero Waste Awards winners announced The latest recipients of the Zero Waste Awards have been announced, with home vegetable delivery company Oddbox, online retailer MandM Direct and baby clothing rental company Bundlee receiving five-star awards. Set up in 2010 by letsrecycle.com, the scheme has more than 500 members and recognises businesses and organisations committed to increasing the amount of waste they reduce, … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news Is protecting 30% of our oceans enough to save them? The oceans are in big trouble and they need proper protection. Experts and campaigners are pushing to get 30% of our oceans protected, but is that enough? Greenpeace UK · 14 Jun 2021 Industry news About - Flexible Plastic Fund Flexible Plastic Fund · 13 Jun 2021 Industry news Quality Assured and PD Approved by IOM3 Information for Providers - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 13 Jun 2021 Industry news MPE European Affairs WG meeting minutes, 26th April 2021 The post MPE European Affairs WG meeting minutes, 26th April 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 11 Jun 2021