Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Europe’s silent killer: The air we breathe Monika Kosinska, Programme Manager, Governance for Health Division at the World Health Organization explains why the air we breathe is Europe’s silent killer. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Dec 2019 Industry news Opening a window into the Arctic’s true impact on the climate Dylan Browne, Head of Maritime at OneWeb, reveals how we incentivise greater co-ordination and collaboration between researchers across the Arctic. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Dec 2019 Industry news GLOBAL AVERAGE PER CAPITA TISSUE CONSUMPTION STANDS AT ABOVE 5KG – BUT 10KG IS POSSIBLE - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 1 Dec 2019 Industry news REA comments on Labour’s ‘Regional Manifestos’ Labour are right to deliver region specific manifestos and pathways when it comes to implementing their Green Industrial Revolution. Transitioning to a Net Zero economy cannot be a one size fits all approach. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news Marine Conservation Zones: Protecting our seas Here, Joan Edwards, Director of Living Seas at The Wildlife Trusts shares her thoughts on the UK government announcement of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news How to throw a zero waste party Ditch the paper and go digital. Send a text message, an email or create a private event on social media. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news RDF markets facing challenge of Dutch tax The refuse derived fuel market faces a period of uncertainty in coming months, a conference held in London yesterday (29 November) was told by a number of speakers. Jacob Hayler, executive director of Environmental Services Association, and Adrian Judge, director of Tolvik Consulting, addressed an audience of more than 200 people involved in the sector … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news UK General Election: Party Manifesto Guide The post UK General Election: Party Manifesto Guide appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news Renmar Plastics Machinery exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for SB Plastics Machinery - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news This Black Friday, be a Sparkling Superstar with our Brand New Online Course! Announcing our brand new Zero Waste Cleaning Course! Have you always wanted to make your own household cleaning products? Are you overwhelmed about what works and doesn’t work? Or just fed up with not knowing what’s in your shop-bought products? Then you’ll love this Zero Waste Cleaning Course! Within 5 days, you’ll feel confident about… Zero Waste Week · 29 Nov 2019 Industry news RDF exports ‘won’t be hit by Dover delays’ The head of EU exit at the port of Dover reassured exporters of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) today, 28 November, that the flow of traffic from Britain into Europe “should continue uninterrupted” after Brexit. Tim Reardon, company secretary and head of EU exit at the Dover Harbour Board, was speaking at the RDF conference at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Carole Taylor to continue as LARAC chair The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) has confirmed that Carole Taylor will continue as chair of the organisation for another two-year term. Ms Taylor – who was appointed chair in 2017 (see letsrecycle.com story) – is one of the organisation’s longest serving members, having been on the LARAC Executive since 2002. She has previously been … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Beyond Black Friday Black Friday. A day when unbridled consumption is fetishised and celebrated. When what we buy isn’t about need or utility,... TRAID · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news FCC ‘disappointed’ over Allerdale contract loss EXCLUSIVE: FCC has expressed “deep disappointment” over the termination of its waste contract with Allerdale borough council, and the manner in which it says the council “conducted itself”. The Cumbria council confirmed that it would be ending its contract with Spanish-owned waste management company FCC on 21 November 2019, after indicating in September that it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Ecosurety launches £1m ‘innovation fund’ Recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety has today (28 November) launched a £1 million fund to promote projects that “lessen the impact of electronic waste and packaging on the environment”. The fund will be spread over three years and will favour “thoughtful innovation” in the waste and recycling sector. Ecosurety will be awarding up to £150,000 to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Greenwash watch: can the fashion industry become sustainable? The post Greenwash watch: can the fashion industry become sustainable? appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news England’s recycling rate creeps upwards England’s household waste recycling rate has risen marginally by 0.3% to 45.1% in the 2018/19 financial year, compared to 44.8% in the previous period. Official figures released this morning (28 November) also show that East Riding of Yorkshire was again the council with the highest recycling rate at 64.8%, while Newham had the lowest … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news It all adds up: the chemical cost of receipts Heather McFarlane of environmental charity Fidra (www.fidra.org.uk) explores the hidden costs of receipts and the chemicals retailers are handing you every time you shop. Whether it is Black Friday, Christmas shopping or refreshing your winter wardrobe, at this time of year everybody seems to be heading to the shops and racking up receipts. But are […] CHEM Trust · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Repair Cafe Wales Swansea flies the flag at the 2019 Green Fayre, Waterfront Museum Volunteer fixers from Repair Cafe Wales Swansea joined other sustainability groups last weekend (23RD AND 24TH NOVEMBER 2019) at the Green Fayre in the Waterfront Museum. The fit was perfect for Repair Cafe Wales who run monthly events in Swansea city centre; Clydach; and across Wales. Stalwart volunteer fixers who regularly repair at the Swansea cafes ... Repair Cafe Wales · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Aluminium PRN Prices High As Availability Remains Tight The post Aluminium PRN Prices High As Availability Remains Tight appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news How plants regulate their body temperatures: Implications for climate change science & policy Peter G. Kevan, University Professor Emeritus at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, explores here how plants regulate their body temperatures, including the implications in this respect for climate change science & policy. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news DTS Proposal Likely to be Halted by Upcoming Election The post DTS Proposal Likely to be Halted by Upcoming Election appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Recycle Now Campaign Targets Bathroom Plastics The post Recycle Now Campaign Targets Bathroom Plastics appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Quality push remains in falling cardboard market With the value of the used cardboard market at the lowest level since the 1980s, merchants and some waste management businesses are striving to impose transport and tonnage collection charges. The market situation is expected to worsen in December with export OCC/old KLS – used cardboard – prices falling to £20 or less. Steve Eminton … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news UK government defies court order to release secret fracking report The post UK government defies court order to release secret fracking report appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news A cross-sector coalition is calling for a post-election pact on Net Zero ahead of the world’s first televised climate debate An open letter signed by over 40 academics, policy specialists, trade bodies and businesses has called upon major political parties to agree to a post-election pact on climate change. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Open letter to party leaders: Post – election pact on climate change We the undersigned believe that urgent action is required to ensure that the UK meets our Net Zero targets and continues to lead the way on the international stage. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Nov 2019 Industry news Grant boost as cattle mooove into Denham Country Park The post Grant boost as cattle mooove into Denham Country Park appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Resource Association confirms closure plan The Resource Association has confirmed that it will close at the end 2019, subject to formal ratification by its members. In a statement this afternoon, 27 November, the association confirmed that it took the decision “in the context of changing priorities for its members”. The organisation said that at a time of economic uncertainty, there … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news SNP manifesto outlines green finance plans The Scottish National Party launched its manifesto for the December general election today (27 November) with a pledge to bring to market a £3 billion portfolio of projects ready for ‘green finance investment’. It says these projects would include renewables, waste and construction. Other pledges include a commitment to campaign for the UK to remain … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Ward Unites with Family Businesses Nationwide Multi-award winning, metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has joined successful family businesses across the UK and become the latest... Ward Recycling · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Plastic packaging waste exporter’s suspension lifted The Environment Agency has reinstated accreditation under the PRN system for plastic packaging waste exporter Roydon Resource Recovery, it confirmed today. This comes just five days after the Agency first suspended the company’s exporter accreditation, prohibiting it from issuing packaging recycling evidence on plastic exported for processing. Full details of the reason for the suspension … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Brexit trade leak reveals US pushback against UK stance on food, climate and environment The post Brexit trade leak reveals US pushback against UK stance on food, climate and environment appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news How a US-UK trade deal threatens our protection from hazardous chemicals Update: Today (27th November) government documents were leaked detailing meetings between the Department of International Trade and US officials in which regulatory cooperation was discussed. A central tenet of Brexit has long been the promise of free trade agreements for the UK outside the EU. Specifically, a US-UK trade deal is trumpeted as the single […] CHEM Trust · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news The unrested epidemic: A fast fashion frenzy If you want to understand how the seemingly ordinary habit of clothes shopping can also be contributing to the sinister fast fashion frenzy, you're in the right place. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news UKWIN updates site to ‘stop slide to incineration’ Waste incineration campaign group, The United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN), has this week launched an updated website. According to UKWIN, the website will “support groups and individuals campaigning to stop the slide towards the UK burning rather than making best use of its resources”. The group added that the website, launched on Monday, 2 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news Green Apple Awards Triumph for Bywaters’ Clients On November 25th at the 2019 Green Apple Awards a wide range of Bywaters’ clients were recognised for their sustainability improvements over the past year – along with a two Bywaters staff receiving personal awards for going the extra mile. Bywaters · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news RDF exports see downwards trend Provisional Environment Agency statistics have shown an 8.6% fall in the amount of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) exported from England in the first three quarters of 2019, compared with the same period last year. The data – which is provisional until confirmed at the end of the year – shows that England exported 1,986,801 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news FEVE targets 90% glass recycling rate The European glass container federation, FEVE, has launched a programme targeting a 90% glass recycling rate in the EU by 2030. Set in motion in response to new EU rules increasing net recycling targets for glass packaging to 75% by 2030, the Close the Glass Loop programme is to be launched officially in June 2020. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019 Industry news News in brief (27/11/19) With news on; strike action called off in Surrey; Recycling site near Middlesbrough to close following fly-tipping; Smurfit Kappa announces new packaging range, and; NLWA champions upcycling at annual show. Strike action called off in Surrey Amey has confirmed that strike action planned by refuse collectors in two Surrey districts was called off earlier this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2019