Recycling news: 2018

Industry news Waste federation backs Commission call for VAT flexibility The pan-European federation representing the private waste and resource management industry across has backed proposals from the European Commission’s to give member states more flexibility on the way VAT is implemented. If approved, FEAD said the Commission’s plan will open the door for countries to allow products with recycled content to be include amongst those … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Will the EU finally start identifying endocrine disrupting biocides and pesticides or will exposure continue? Last week another milestone was reached in Europe`s slow and ineffective process to protect our health and environment by reducing exposures to pesticides and biocides with harmful endocrine disrupting (ED) properties. On January 31st a public consultation on the draft guidance document for identifying endocrine disrupters closed. This guidance is important because describes how industry and […] CHEM Trust · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Meet Wood Saints Wolverhampton The newest member of our network, Wood Saints in Wolverhampton, is now open for business. This project has been set up by the All Saints Action Network. Based in the All Saints area of Wolverhampton, a deprived inner city area with high levels of crime and unemployment, ASAN was set up in 1997 to make [...] Community Wood Recycling · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Creagh questions approach to Brexit and the environment Brexit and its impact on the environment dominated the agenda at the Kit Strange Memorial lecture yesterday, as shadow environment secretary Mary Creagh criticised the government’s handling of the environmental impacts. The Wakefield MP was speaking at the memorial lecture, which was chaired by her fellow Yorkshire MP Barry Sheerman, who was a close friend … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Aberdeen to crackdown on commercial container ‘obstruction’ Aberdeen city council is looking to combat the problem of commercial waste containers “obstructing” the city’s pavements by prohibiting the hours during which they can be left on the street. The council is introducing a new policy which aims to “dramatically reduce” the number or trade waste bins being permanently stored on city centre pavements. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news 25 Year Environment Plan: “The Government allows the media and production companies to lead the green agenda.” “Today’s announcement of the government’s 25 year environment plan simply puts a sticking plaster on what is a much larger, long-term issue. The government has allowed the media and production companies to lead the green agenda, today... The Furniture Recycling Group · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Andusia celebrates one millionth tonne sent to recovery Andusia Recovered Fuels is celebrating the collection and despatch to Europe of its one millionth tonne of refuse derived fuel (RDF). The bale was collected from the St Bernard’s Mill materials recycling facility (MRF) in Leeds, operated by waste management firm, Associated Waste Management. To mark the occasion, Andusia held a small event which representatives from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Three year audit sees Powerday retain SHEQ standards Following a three-year accreditation audit of our integrated management system, Powerday has retained certification to quality standard ISO 9001, environmental standard ISO 14001 and health & safe... Powerday · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news Tackling London’s waste: new partnership launched to boost recycling in flats 7 February 2018 Resource London and Peabody are working in partnership to examine barriers to recycling in purpose-built flats in dense urban areas and identify solutions to improve recycling rates in the capital. Resource Futures · 7 Feb 2018 Industry news 3 Million Tonnes ERP collects and treats 3 million tonnes of e-waste Der Beitrag 3 Million Tonnes erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news UK politicians debate EU chemical laws and Brexit; it is argued that new UK chemical regulation would be an “ideological indulgence” On Thursday 1st February, UK politicians gathered in Westminster Hall to debate the future of UK chemical regulations after Brexit. A strong case was made for the business, health and environmental benefits of staying in the EU’s world-leading chemicals regulation system REACH. The Chair of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), Mary Creagh […] CHEM Trust · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news National Food Waste Conference returns for second year The National Food Waste Conference, organised by letsrecycle.com, is returning for its second year on February 28. This year’s event takes place at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London, with an opening address from industry expert Dominika Jarosz, director of programmes at food waste charity, Feedback. Key sectors The conference aims to bring together key … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Equipment news round-up (06/02/2018) With news on: UNTHA helps plant to process 6250 tonnes in three months; BHS to Build Advanced Recycling System in South Carolina; Smurfit Kappa continues Mexico investment. UNTHA helps plant to process 6250 tonnes in three months Fortress Recycling and Resource Management has announced that its dry mixed recyclables plant in Warwickshire has processed 6250 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Celebrating 100 Years: Introducing the Great Women In Our Business The post Celebrating 100 Years: Introducing the Great Women In Our Business appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Naomi Nunan: Welcoming a New Member To Our Team The post Naomi Nunan: Welcoming a New Member To Our Team appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Vikkie Fitzgerald: Expertly Steering Our Business Through Change The post Vikkie Fitzgerald: Expertly Steering Our Business Through Change appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Lucy Brooks: Keeping Our Business On the Write Path The post Lucy Brooks: Keeping Our Business On the Write Path appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Are biodegradeable plastics better for the environment? - axiongroup.co.uk Axion Group · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Twenty-five young Colombians are suing the government over climate change The post Twenty-five young Colombians are suing the government over climate change appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 6 Feb 2018 Industry news Reconomy expands with Waste Check acquisition Outsourcing waste management and recycling firm, Reconomy, has acquired national waste management broker, Waste Check Ltd. And, following the acquisition, the Telford-based company is predicting revenues of £135 million by the end of 2018. Waste Check Based in Bromsgrove, Waste Check specialises in the compliant disposal of clinical and chemical waste materials for businesses operating … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news ‘Shock’ at Herts EfW planning call-in Hertfordshire county council said it is “very disappointed” at the Government’s decision to call in Veolia’s application for an energy recovery facility in Hoddesdon. And, the authority said that the continuing delay for the 350,000 tonnes per annum capacity facility “adds pressure” to Herfordshire’s bill for disposing of waste. The application has been called in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news Construction of Viridor’s Avonmouth EfW plant begins Construction work has now begun on Viridor’s Avonmouth Resource Recovery Centre (RRC), after laying the foundations last summer. The 33MW plant will burn up to 320,000 tonnes of waste per year, and is expected to take up to 35% of its feedstock from councils within the Somerset Waste Partnership. It will also serve as a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news AD operators predict market consolidation Operators within the organic waste treatment sector predict that there may be consolidation in the anaerobic digestion (AD) market over the coming months, in part, due to shortages of food waste. Despite some reporting a surge in food waste volumes after the Christmas period of up to 25% compared to typical months, more generally AD … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news WEEE fee to include £3.50 per-tonne ‘flat-rate’ WEEE – waste electrical and electronic equipment – compliance fees for 2017 will be set using a methodology drawn up by the Joint Trade Associations, it has been revealed. This will include a ‘flat rate’ of £3.50 per tonne to reflect the variable costs involved in collecting and processing WEEE, the Department for Environment, Food … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news Government refuses to disclose details of Brexit work on secret database The post Government refuses to disclose details of Brexit work on secret database appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 5 Feb 2018 Industry news New path helps schoolchildren beat the mud The post New path helps schoolchildren beat the mud appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news CARS and MRE event moves to Stoneleigh Europe’s leading event dedicated to recyclers of scrap metal and end of life vehicles has moved to the NAEC, Stoneleigh, in the West Midlands. The Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS), sponsored by software provider Hollander International, and the Metals Recycling Event (MRE), sponsored by equipment specialist Blue Fuchs, will see more than 1,700 attendees come … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news Veolia and Croydon fined over ‘crush’ injury Croydon council has apologised to the family of a worker who was crushed by a 17.5 tonne refuse vehicle. Veolia ES (UK) Limited and Croydon council were both fined a combined total of more than £350,000 in a hearing at Southwark Crown Court earlier this week. The incident occurred in May 2016. An investigation by the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news Business news round-up (02/02/18) With news on: Cory completes Thames Ship acquisition; ERC rebrands to mark expansion; £500,000 fund to tackle food waste; and, AMCS acquires Brady Recycling Solutions. Cory completes ship repair acquisition Cory has acquired Kent-based shipping maintenance company Thames Ship Repair Service, bringing maintenance of its fleets, barges and tugs in-house. And, it will enable Cory … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news Illegal landfill site-owner ordered to pay £100,000 A Cheshire land owner has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £100,000 in costs to the Environment Agency for illegally landfilling tens of thousands of tonnes of waste. Eric Hale of Bank Top Farm near Frodsham was also handed a curfew and banned from driving after pleading guilty to operating … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news ‘Reduce RDF exports’ Newcastle council told A group of waste experts have recommended that Newcastle city council seek to reduce its reliance on exporting waste overseas as part of its latest report which set out plans on how the city could become a ‘world leader’ in waste reduction. In 2015/16, Newcastle exported just under 28,000 tonnes of waste (in the form … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news ACN highlights need for quality in recycling export markets Other countries will follow China’s lead on restricting imports of recycled material if quality standards are not met, one industry expert has warned. The warning came from, Wade Schuetzeberg, executive director, European region at paper exporter, America Chung Nam (ACN), who was speaking during a conference held by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news Powerday hosts waste-to-energy companies in RDF visit Waste-to-energy specialist Geminor and power plant operator Stockholm Exergi (formerly Fortum Varme AB) paid a visit to Powerday this week to see the latest improvements in our refuse derived fuel pro... Powerday · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news More government subsidies to fossils whilst renewables remain blocked to market REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news Ineos refused to rule out fracking under North York Moors national park The post Ineos refused to rule out fracking under North York Moors national park appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 2 Feb 2018 Industry news TV Guide united kingdom TV Listings UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Feb 2018 Industry news Modest precept rise for council UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Feb 2018 Industry news Air Freight Forwarders Caned in Court as European Court of Justice Denies Appeal UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Feb 2018 Industry news Use of Trucks and Vans in Terrorist Incidents Prompts New London Based On Line Training Resource UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Feb 2018 Industry news Growth of Freight and Passenger Autonomous Vessel Technology Prompts Port Into Action UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Feb 2018