Recycling news: 2013

Industry news Trade bodies unite in support of EU waste laws Waste and recycling sector bodies say that EU has been a force for good for UK waste sector as government assesses UKs future in Europe letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2013 Industry news Carlisle firms handed 40k fine for waste offences Brampton Skip Hire Limited and North West Recycling sentenced for charges relating to illegal waste spreading at sites in Cumbria letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2013 Industry news SITA UK highlights RDF pledge in report Waste contractors 2012 sustainability report includes Olympics recycling details and commitment to refuse derived fuels letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2013 Industry news BIS issues guidance on WEEE regulations Details of requirements for businesses and councils under new WEEE regulations published by government letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2013 Industry news LGA calls for joined up campaign on reuse Local government body will publish recommendations on reuse in early 2014 following discussions from stakeholder groups letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2013 Industry news Cory Environmental opens first AD plant Cory announces 12,000 tonne-a-year capacity EfW has begun operations as part of North Somerset contract letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2013 Industry news We are the “inner circle” of the circular economy We were privileged to get a slot at TEDx Brixton in July and we thought we would try to say something that has been on our minds for a while. The global conversation for sustainability in manufacturing is shifting to the “circular economy”, like at Davos, where the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has promoted the concept […] The Restart Project · 2 Nov 2013 Industry news Community Wood Recycling in the finals of Wood Recyclers Association Awards We are delighted that the work of Community Wood Recycling has again been rewarded, this time as finalists in the best partnership category of the Wood Recyclers Association Awards. Community Wood Recycling · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news POWERDAY EXTENDS LONDON ABA AGREEMENT Powerday has extended its sponsorship deal with London Amateur Boxing Association (London ABA). The original four year sponsorship deal, in partnership with Sport England Sportsmatch, began in Novemb... Powerday · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news Veolias Four Ashes EfW to open by end of 2013 Waste delivery delay at the 300,000 tonne capacity EfW has been overcome as Veolia prepares to begin operations in December letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news WEEE guidance allays de minimis concerns Guidance published by Environment Agency outlining options for small electronics producers registering for WEEE system letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news Council reduces WEEE banks after collection boom Cherwell council opts to reduce number of WEEE bring banks it operates due to uptake of kerbside collections letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news Appointments round-up With news on; Tom Spaul retires from Veolia; Envac appoints Magnus Sjstrand; AMEC technical directors, and on; Tom Seward joins Reconomy letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news Defra reacts to call for more recycling incentives Government responds to white paper published by Greenredeem arguing government and businesses should do more to reward recycling letsrecycle.com News · 1 Nov 2013 Industry news Concern as EA job cuts estimate rises to 1,700 Agency confirms that estimated staff reduction will be around 1,700 over the next year an increase on its previous estimate of 1,400 staff cuts until 2016 letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2013 Industry news FRN advises against use of poor reuse standard Furniture Re-use Network will not be advising members to use WRAPs Reuse Standard in over fears that it would encourage a lower quality of reuse letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2013 Industry news Guidance issued to combat waste sector fires CIWM welcomes Environment Agencys technical guidance note in light of recent blazes across waste and recycling sites letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2013 Industry news Updated quality protocol for aggregates published Document which sets out when aggregates produced from inert material reach end of waste status revised by WRAP and Environment Agency letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2013 Industry news Kent RDF firm set for High Court trial Waste4Fuel director Bryan Hughes fails to appear at High Court hearing yesterday (October 30) but agrees to attend future full trial letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2013 Industry news Operators warned ahead of fire strike action Government and HSE have warned waste and recycling firms to make contingency plans in light of upcoming strikes by fire crews letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news HSE reveals extent of 2012/13 waste sector injuries HSE annual report records twice as many industry fatalities as 2011/12, despite decrease in major injuries letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news Digital age challenging for paper recyclers Sales director at DS Smith Recycling says increase in online shopping is changing the flow of fibre coming into recovered paper sector letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news News in brief With news on; EU waste shipping proposals; APP ISO certificate; Hackney waste collections; paper bank charity target, and; Eco rugby shirt sponsor letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news FCC preferred to Viridor for Cheshire waste deal Cheshire West and Chester council executive recommended to name FCC as preferred bidder for residual waste deal letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news Wealden working to tackle missed collections Council waste and recycling contractor Kier Environmental working as a matter of urgency to tackle late and missed collections in Sussex district letsrecycle.com News · 30 Oct 2013 Industry news Veolia and EDF close to agreement on Dalkia Parent company of Veolia Environmental Services close to agreeing deal to assume partial control of operator of Chilton biomass plant letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2013 Industry news Ashford aims to shed ‘worst recycling council’ tag Ashford council says provisional data shows recycling rate rise from 14% to 50% since Biffa collection service launch in July letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2013 Industry news Scottish councils recycle 41.2% of waste in 2012 Nine councils meet 50% voluntary recycling target at least a year early as percentage of household waste recycled or composted increases letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2013 Industry news Norfolk considering JR over Defra funding loss Council may launch JR application against Defra funding withdrawal as it decides to press ahead with 25-year EfW contract letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2013 Industry news Reprocessors praise bold Welsh Environment Bill Resource Association welcomes plans outlined in White Paper on Environment (Wales) Bill which includes EfW bans for some materials letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2013 Industry news Every Can Counts trial aims to help Scotland recycle drinks cans ‘on the go’ Every Can Counts-branded drinks can crushers have been installed across seven sites in Scotland, helping to make it easier for people to recycle as they shop, learn and travel around. Alupro · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news YOUNG UNEMPLOYED BENEFIT FROM ST GEORGE VISIT The latest Kotuku Environmental Labour Project (KELP) candidates visited Powerday's Materials Recycling Facility last month and followed the visit with a day at Powerday's client St George. KELP aims... Powerday · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news Recycling firm to pay 140,000 after serious injury Neath Port Talbot Recycling Ltd a subsidiary of a council-owned firm prosecuted after workers arm was pulled off by conveyor belt in 2011 letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news New WEEE regs allow greater choice for councils Panel notes that WEEE regulations offer flexibility for councils, while compliance fee levels also debated at roundtable session letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news Storms disrupt council waste collections Disruptions to bin collections reported in East Sussex and Hampshire after night of strong winds across southern parts of the UK letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news Close vote sees Norfolk councillors favour EfW Councillors recommend cabinet presses ahead with contract for a 500m EfW plant, despite withdrawal of Defra funding letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news Landfill tax: finding a way forward Paul Needham, managing director of Wastecycle says further dialogue is needed to identify a practical approach to the application of the lower rate of landfill tax letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2013 Industry news Emerald Biogas opens 8m AD plant Commercial AD plant opens in County Durham with the ability to process 50,000 tonnes of waste per annum with plans for an expansion in the pipeline letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2013 Industry news Ecocide in Ecuador - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 27 Oct 2013 Industry news Diverting textiles from landfill – the solution to UK’s throwaway society? Textile waste being sent to landfill is rising while all other materials are reducing. What can be done about this? The UK is wasting millions of pounds each year by sending old, recyclable and re-usable textiles to landfill. Without the introduction of bans, landfill will always be "the default option”. Valpak · 25 Oct 2013