Recycling news: 2020

Industry news More recycling services disrupted, survey finds Recycling collections are seeing increased levels of disruption and sorting/treatment for recyclables are also being impacted during the coronavirus pandemic, the latest council survey shows. The findings come in the survey results from the Association of Directors of Environment, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). They show 74% of councils who responded say they ran recycling collections … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2020 Industry news Why a group restriction of the bisphenols is long overdue Two years ago, in spring 2018, CHEM Trust published the report “From BPA to BPZ: a toxic soup?”. It examined how industry is being allowed to replace the well-known hormone disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA), with very similar chemicals that may also be harmful, for example bisphenol S (BPS). The report argued that in order to […] CHEM Trust · 12 May 2020 Industry news Recognition of waste sector ‘could become permanent’ The waste sector continues to gain recognition for its work in the municipal frontline during the coronavirus outbreak, with communications experts suggesting that public recognition could become a permanent feature of the pandemic. One highlight came as part of VE Day celebrations last Friday (8 May), during the televised performance of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ after … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2020 Industry news EMS 678215 - Olleco Olleco · 11 May 2020 Industry news The Savoy x City Harvest The post The Savoy x City Harvest appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 11 May 2020 Industry news Keep Recycling selection 1 The post Keep Recycling selection 1 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 May 2020 Industry news Keep Recycling selection 2 The post Keep Recycling selection 2 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 May 2020 Industry news Welsh Keep Recycling Selection 1 The post Welsh Keep Recycling Selection 1 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 May 2020 Industry news Welsh Keep Recycling Selection 2 The post Welsh Keep Recycling Selection 2 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 11 May 2020 Industry news WasteSupport notches up 320 users The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has confirmed that its WasteSupport service now has 320 site users of which 100 are local authorities. Now showing 291 services listings, this marks an increase from the last update on 27 April, when the Waste Support service had 277 registered users and 277 listings, up Details of some … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2020 Industry news Hertfordshire to take HWRCs in-house Hertfordshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are to be run in-house from October 2020 after the county council agreed to an early termination of its agreement with Amey. The centres are currently run and operated on Hertfordshire’s behalf by infrastructure support service provider Amey, which the council says asked to exit its eight-and-a-half-year contract by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2020 Industry news How ocean plastics will change the waste stream forever These extraordinary times are giving us an opportunity to reflect on some important issues, and how we need to place our environment at the centre of building a better future together. Here, Senior Consultant, George Cole, looks at how ocean plastics will drive part of the change that is needed. Resource Futures · 11 May 2020 Industry news How can AI help us tackle climate change? Nikolas Kairinos, CEO, Fountech.ai, discusses why artificial intelligence (AI) holds the key to solving the climate crisis. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 May 2020 Industry news Regulatory constraints ‘stifle recycling’, study says Regulatory and technological constraints discourage efforts to recycle plastic packaging, according to a study carried out by Brunel University London and the University of Leeds. The Defra-backed study argues the current system for collecting and managing plastic packaging disadvantages local authorities and consumers by preventing investment in green infrastructure. And, it suggests the curre… letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2020 Industry news Meet Reuse Maker: Helen Kirkum TRAID: Your reimagined trainers are extraordinary, like pieces of collage. What’s your background and what inspired you to make shoes... TRAID · 11 May 2020 Industry news Bywaters Launches new PPE waste disposal service to help fight the spread of COVID-19 Bywaters have been following government and DEFRA advice closely to ensure that our business, our staff and our clients, are prepared for the coming weeks as restrictions are slowly lifted. Bywaters · 11 May 2020 Industry news English HWRCs reopening but Scottish sites stay shut Large numbers of household waste recycling centres are reopening today including the majority of London facilities but sites in Scotland are to remain closed. In the wake of a common decision to reopen most sites in London, the local authority organisation London Councils issued a message to residents asking them to only visit HWRCs if … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2020 Industry news COVID-19 shows us the value of clean water…but how are we going to protect it? Dr. Isabel Bishop, Research Manager - Freshwater at EarthWatch writes about the value of clean water and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on water quality. Aldersgate Group · 10 May 2020 Industry news Explore Cheltenham Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 10 May 2020 Industry news Amazonian deforestation soaring while Bolsonaro administration weakens safeguards The post Amazonian deforestation soaring while Bolsonaro administration weakens safeguards appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 8 May 2020 Industry news Veolia posts UK growth in Q1 2020 Veolia has said it has seen “signs of recovery” from the Coronavirus outbreak towards the end of April, after reporting “a moderate impact” in the first quarter of 2020. The French-owned company recorded an overall 0.5% fall in revenue to €6.675 billion (£5.84 billion) in the first quarter of 2020 (January-March), but says this is “up +2.3% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2020 Industry news Positive Start Revealed in Quarterly Packaging Waste Data The post Positive Start Revealed in Quarterly Packaging Waste Data appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 7 May 2020 Industry news Aberdeenshire Council aberdeenshire.gov.uk 01467 536336 info@aberdeenshire.gov.uk The Aberdeenshire council area includes all of the area of the historic counties of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, as well as part of Banffshire. Circular Communities Scotland · 7 May 2020 Industry news FCC opens London construction spoil plant FCC Environment has begun operating at a new rail freight terminal for construction spoil at Cricklewood, North West London. The site, operated in partnership with DB Cargo UK, will allow the waste management company to serve the North and West London markets, “both of which have seen an increase in construction projects – most notably … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2020 Industry news Grundon to operate MRF site as ‘public tip’ Grundon will be opening its Grange Lane Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) site near Reading to the public this weekend to be used as a ‘pay to tip’ facility. The waste and recycling business said its facility will be open from 8.30am to 4pm tomorrow (8 May) and Saturday and from 8.30am to 3pm on Sunday. Drivers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2020 Industry news Find out about how we are reopening our services Many of our wood stores around the country have now been able to reopen with appropriate social distancing measures in place. Community Wood Recycling · 7 May 2020 Industry news TRA director warns of textiles gate fee The director of the Textile Recycling Association has warned that gate fees could be introduced for textile banks in the UK after a slump in global demand for used clothing. Alan Wheeler, director of the association, has warned HWRC operators, local authorities and charities that they “must understand that they may not get any income at all through … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2020 Industry news Supporting our suppliers during Covid-19 - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 7 May 2020 Industry news Biffa ‘well placed’ to manage Covid-19 storm Biffa has released a trading update detailing how it has been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that despite disruption it is “well placed to weather these unprecedented trading conditions”. The company says it has over £150m of available liquidity but was forced to furlough 35% of its industrial and commercial employees following a 50% reduction in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2020 Industry news Get to know our volunteers; Hayley, Pontypridd 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 Hayley from Pontypridd ... Repair Cafe Wales · 6 May 2020 Industry news How can businesses create a more sustainable post-COVID world? Edward Harbison, Corporate Marketing Manager at Instant Offices shares his thoughts on how businesses can be more sustainable after we emerge in a post-COVID world. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 May 2020 Industry news Martha’s sponsored hopscotch raises £800 for Emmaus Five year old Martha has raised an incredible £800 for Emmaus through a sponsored hopscotch. After watching Race Across the World and seeing a family sleeping rough in Sao Paulo, Brazil,... Emmaus UK · 6 May 2020 Industry news Councils opening HWRCs after Defra guidance More local authorities have begun setting out how they will reopen their household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in the coming days. This comes as Defra published guidance yesterday (May 05) on how waste and recycling centres can be safely re-opened, which was widely welcomed by many in the industry. The department’s guidance said that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2020 Industry news The role of reverse vending technology in a deposit return scheme Truls Haug explains the role of reverse vending technology in deposit return schemes, ahead of the schemes set to be introduced in the UK over the coming years. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 May 2020 Industry news WISH updates waste and Covid-19 guidance The UK’s Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum’s guidance document for managing COVID-19 risks for waste management activities has been updated for the fourth time. Released this morning ( 6 May) the latest guidance, version 4, includes new information on testing for essential workers, handling and disposing of PPE disposed of by the public and further information and sources of guidanc… letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2020 Industry news MRFs and recycling collections disrupted, survey finds The number of councils reporting that recycling collections are ‘operating as normal’ has reduced by 5% in the latest survey results published by the Association of Directors of Environment, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). The latest findings – from the week commencing the 27th April – show that 78% of responding councils in England are operating recycling services as normal, down from 83% … Re… letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2020 Industry news Smugglers Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre - wrwa.gov.uk Western Riverside Waste Authority · 6 May 2020 Industry news Your Shed May be eligible to get £10000 Under the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant (RHLG) businesses in England in receipt of the Expanded Retail Discount business rates relief (which covers retail, hospitality and leisure) with a rateable value of less than £51,000 will be eligible for the following cash grants per property. To be clear, eligible charities can benefit from both the […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 6 May 2020 Industry news WRA welcomes DEFRA guidance on reopening of HWRCs The WRA has welcomed further guidance issued today by DEFRA on the reopening of HWRCs and in particular clarification over the issue of essential journeys. WRA Chair Andy Hill said: “I think it’s helpful for HWRC operators and local authorities to have clear guidance from DEFRA, particularly clarification over the essential journey issue which was causing […] Wood Recyclers Association · 5 May 2020 Industry news HWRCs – Should they reopen post lockdown? Since the country went into lockdown the vast majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) have closed. Since, the industry presents consequences and considerations as whether they should reopen or not. Valpak · 5 May 2020