Recycling news: 2002

Industry news Mixed cullet set to increase following kerbside boom Industry split over mixed glass kerbside collections letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2002 Industry news Government defends record over waste MPs have called for more support from central government for local authorities to reach their targets letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2002 Industry news Valpak launches recycling syndicate Material manufacturers join together to boost collection rates in Cornwall letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2002 Industry news Waste collection trials for composting start today A 3,000 household trial to analyse the best way to collect waste for composting is launched today letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2002 Industry news Shanks Waste Services considers new proposal for Milton Keynes After its waste facility was rejected by Milton Keynes, Shanks is looking into a possible alternative proposal letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2002 Industry news Electrolux backs individual producer responsibility for electronics Support for the concept of individual producer responsibility has been backed by Electrolux letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2002 Industry news Return of deep-sea demand boosts recovered paper market After several price falls on the continent, UK recovered paper merchants report increased interest from overseas letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2002 Industry news Audit Commission finds Wakefield favours richer areas for recycling Inspectors have said that the West Yorkshire borough must come up with a waste strategy to improve its recycling letsrecycle.com News · 13 Oct 2002 Industry news Milton Keynes rejects Shanks plan for integrated waste plant Concern that waste would be imported from London was a factor in the rejection of the Shanks application letsrecycle.com News · 12 Oct 2002 Industry news Hales Waste Control up for sale RMC in talks to sell UK waste management business letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2002 Industry news Alfred Cooper dies at the age of 96 The metal recycling industry is mourning the loss of one of the all-time legends in the business letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2002 Industry news Milton Keynes to vote on Shanks bid to build 160m waste plant Shanks&#39 proposed integrated waste facility faces possible refusal at a special planning meeting to be held tonight letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2002 Industry news Europe agrees to Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The UK now has 18 months to implement regulations, which demand that producers pay and bans the use of heavy metals letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2002 Industry news Fears of PRN oversupply nudge wood and plastic prices down Ripples are being felt by some PRN traders following the release of the six month UK packaging recovery statistics letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2002 Industry news Summary of responses on waste tyre producer responsibility expected soon The DTI has said that the responses to its consultation paper on tyres will be published "within the next fortnight" letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2002 Industry news EU holds conciliation meeting over waste electronics directive The text of the WEEE directive is being discussed at a conciliation meeting letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2002 Industry news Conservative shadow-minister backs attack on packaging industry A shadow environment minister has supported claims that too little is done about excess packaging letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news Plastics recyclers advised to adhere to guidelines on safe ventilation Plastics recylers are advised by HSE to follow guidelines relating to creating adequate ventilation letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news Norwich launches kerbside recycling initiatives valued at 1million Low performer, Norwich City Council has introduced kerbside recycling projects and vehicles to help double recycling rates letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news Hazardous waste disposal number one environmental concern for public The government has published their 2001 Survey of Public Attitudes to Quality of Life and to the Environment letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news New Onyx chief for UK and Ireland French-owned Onyx has appointed a new chief executive for work which includes contracts in Hampshire and Sheffield letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news Public asked for views on six options for waste in Essex Councils in Essex have launched a public consultation ahead of a possible 25-year waste strategy letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2002 Industry news Row threatens 600,000 CA site in Devon A row is looming over a tender for a new civic amenity site due to be issued by Devon County Council this week letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2002 Industry news Scottish minister announces 2m to develop recycled product markets Part of the 170m Scottish budget for waste management will go to developing markets for recycled materials letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2002 Industry news New website to spread waste awareness in Hereford and Worcester A new website funded by authorities in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been launched to boost waste education letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2002 Industry news New BSI Compost Standard to be more flexible following consultation Guidelines replace specifications in completed document letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2002 Industry news EA hightens waste management licence criteria for fridge storage sites The EA is to ensure all fridge storage sites have a waste management licence before opening letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2002 Industry news Viridor announces six month growth Parent company benefits from two major acquisitions for Viridor Waste letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2002 Industry news WRAP launches competition to increase investment in recycling WRAP is to offer guarenteed leases on plant and machinary in the recycling sector letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2002 Industry news Oxfordshire firm to introduce “in-vessel” concrete silos for catering compost Agrivert encourages local authorities to invest in composting kitchen as well as green waste letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2002 Industry news WEEE Directive technology targets manufacturers Technology enabling producers to become compliant with recycling demands under the WEEE Directive is out next year letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2002 Industry news Environmental Services Association pressures Strategy Unit for change The ESA has called for stronger government leadership on waste, warning that the UK will miss its recovery targets letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2002 Industry news Importance of Shotton newsprint project is emphasised by WRAP WRAP chief Jennie Price has spoken of the importance of the Shotton project and said the UK drew the short straw letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2002 Industry news Milton Keynes council signs up to Zero Waste A new waste strategy from Milton Keynes council has been based on Zero Waste ambitions letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2002 Industry news Government works on new option to end ELV impasse The government has suggested a new option in the consultation process for UK implementation of ELV regulations letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2002 Industry news New 3.2 million MRF at Wigan on hold over composting regulations Waste Recycling Group has opened a new CA site at Wigan, but its 120,000 tonne-capacity MRF is subject to a delay letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2002 Industry news P&O Closed Loop Logistics granted permission for its first fridge plant A new 2 million fridge plant is expected to be operational in the borough of Stockton on Tees by the end of the year letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2002 Industry news WRAP invites tenders to develop composting training day The management of a one day training programme on compost standards has been put out to tender letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2002 Industry news INCPEN calls for new household waste analysis programme The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment has responded to the Strategy Unit&#39s interim discussion paper letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2002 Industry news Eight firms seek Composting Association accreditation Eight firms, including the Waste Recycling Group are seeking accreditation under The Composting Association letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2002