Recycling news: 2020

Industry news London businesses offer help to local authorities Waste and recycling businesses in London and South East England are offering service provision to help local authorities who are short of crews and drivers. And, the Recycling Association is also supporting the idea of the private sector helping local authorities (see below). London An online meeting was held last week between the London Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2020 Industry news UROC offers private sector help to councils The private sector trade group, UROC, has drawn up a list of waste businesses able to help councils maintain collection and disposal services. UROC’s list comes as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it “stands ready” to support councils in ensuring waste collections are prioritised during the coronavirus pandemic. Councils across the country … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2020 Industry news Driving social value through real assets - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 1 Apr 2020 Industry news Valpak executive team appointments to build resilience in environmental compliance Packaging compliance expert Valpak has welcomed two major additions to its executive team. Valpak · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news New role at Valpak highlights changing landscape for packaging compliance The UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak, has kick-started 2020 with a new appointment that reinforces its commitment to provide a one-stop-shop for customers. Valpak · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news WARD Coronavirus Update (31/03/2020) We all find ourselves in challenging circumstances right now. Our number one priority continues to be the safeguarding and care... Ward Recycling · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Commission moves to ease waste shipment disruption Measures to limit disruptions to waste shipments transported between EU member states have been published by the European Commission in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The Commission says intra-EU shipments of waste are a key link in the supply chain and must be maintained for environmental, public health and economic reasons. Virginijus Sinkevičius, European commissioner … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news The Impact of Covid-19 on the Community Resources Sector A summary of the Impact Covid-19 was having on our members following a telephone survey in March 2020. Circular Communities Scotland · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news REA Organics celebrates 25 years The composting and organic waste recycling trade body, now known as REA Organics, marked its 25 year anniversary on March 12 in what was hailed as “the last conference in the UK for a while”. Composters and those involved in the wider management of organic waste gathered at the Chesford Grange hotel in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Cambridge councils roll out electric RCV The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service – a partnership between South Cambridgeshire district and Cambridge city councils – has rolled out its first electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV). The fully electric Dennis Eagle ‘eCollect’ costs around £400,000, which the partnership says is more than the approximate £185,000 cost of a diesel bin lorry. However the partnership said this highlights… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Clearer communication needed on coronavirus Ebgert Taylor’s chief executive, Brendan Murphy, gives his view on how well prepared the waste sector is to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. OPINION: The risks of Coronavirus have been made very clear over recent days. However, the communication surrounding it leaves many questions unanswered, particularly for manufacturers such as Egbert Taylor. As capitalism is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Defra surveys councils’ PPE provision A survey launched by Defra into the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) by councils for waste sector employees ends by close of play today (31 March). With PPE of particular importance during the coronavirus pandemic, Defra seeks to clarify what is considered essential, what the consequences of it not being available will mean, and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news The built environment: The effects of office conversions in the Netherlands Sophie Hoogendijk and Gideon Bolt from the Faculty of Geosciences – Utrecht University, describe the effects of office conversions in the Netherlands, commencing with commentary on vacant offices in this analysis of the built environment. Open Access Government — Environment · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Keep recycling at home We have all heard the 3R’s - reuse, reduce, recycle – which we try to achieve in everyday life. Despite this some of us are guilty of not putting waste into the correct bin, this can be due to many being disconnected from the journey of waste and it's more exciting than most people think! Bywaters · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Chiltern restarts paper but halts food collections Chiltern council has announced that it is restarting paper and card collections this week, less than seven days after they were halted due to staff shortages. However, food collections have been suspended until further notice to accommodate this and residents have been urged to home compost what they can and put the rest in their … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Paper body issues production warning The European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) has asked authorities across the continent to help the paper industry to continue production and to facilitate the transport of goods during the coronavirus pandemic. The Confederation of Paper Industries, the UK paper sector body based in Swindon, is represented on the EPRC by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). Angelika Christ, ch… letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Derby director fined for persistent permit breaches The former director of a recycling firm based in Derby has been prosecuted for persistent breaches in permit regulations, a court heard on Tuesday. A statement from the Environment Agency explained that Warren Steele, a former director of Shows Waste Management, which has now ceased trading, admitted to storing excessive amounts of inappropriate waste that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Exploring plastic pollution with Virtual Reality We caught up with Georgia Tucker, an award-winning environmental artist using Virtual Reality to draw attention to, and raise awareness of current environmental concerns facing our planet. What is your latest exhibition all about? Conniveo is a physical and virtual reality installation which focuses on marine pollution; particularly plastic pollution, oil pollution and dead zones. […] Planet Patrol · 31 Mar 2020 Industry news Kids for Sale: Online Advertising and the manipulation of children - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) works to improve urban climate modelling capabilities Here, GERICS discusses how they are engaging with stakeholders to improve urban climate modelling capabilities and fight climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news Treat all waste as contaminated, global body warns The Global Alliance of Waste Pickers, an international organisation for waste sector employees, has told workers to assume that any recyclable or waste materials handled may be contaminated by the coronavirus. The claim was made in a newsletter providing ideas for how waste workers across the world can protect themselves and demand safer working conditions … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news What Your Shoes are Doing to the World We are delighted to welcome author and journalist Tansy Hoskins to talk about her recently published book, ‘Foot Work, What... TRAID · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news A Decade of Action – Renewable Energy We look at the UN’s seventh Sustainable Development Goal, and announce our new energy certification: ISO 50001 Bywaters · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news Warnings over domestic burning of waste Councils across the country have issued warnings to residents about the dangers of burning waste following a spate of incidents. This comes as some residents have been reportedly setting fire to rubbish, particularly green waste, as collections are halted and recycling centres closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news Suez bags Highlands contract extension Highlands council has awarded Suez an extension to its contract to treat more than 16,00 tonnes per annum of dry mixed recycling, in a deal which could be worth more than £5.5 million. First awarded in November 2017, the extension began earlier this month and will run for an initial 18 months, with the option … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news Recyclers seeing impact of charity shop closures Textile recyclers have told letsrecycle.com that segments of the industry have come to a “standstill” as charity shops across the UK have been forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, textile recyclers suggest that material is still arising from textile banks but they expect this to slow in the coming weeks although there are unconfirmed reports that the … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2020 Industry news REA & UK EVSE tie-up to provide clear voice for UK electric vehicle charging sector REA & UK EVSE tie-up to provide clear voice for UK electric vehicle charging sector REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 29 Mar 2020 Industry news WISH issues waste and COVID-19 advisory document The UK’s Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) has published a draft advice document about managing COVID-19 (coronavirus) risks in the context of a range of waste management activities. The document, released on Friday 27 March 2020, is expected to become a key document for the waste management sector and local authorities even before … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Mar 2020 Industry news Powerday and London Irish launch initiative to support the NHS In an effort to support the vital work the NHS is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have teamed up with London Irish Rugby Club to take on the Corona Care Challenge #CCC and deliver thousands of ... Powerday · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news REA comments on nationalgridESO’s Future Energy Scenarios REA comments on nationalgridESO’s Future Energy Scenarios REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news Car industry calls for EU climate targets to be delayed due to coronavirus The post Car industry calls for EU climate targets to be delayed due to coronavirus appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news HSE adds to national coronavirus guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a bulletin of the latest information and guidance pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic which will be of relevance to the waste and recycling sector. The bulletin from the HSE comes amid a number of national information documents issued by organisations within the waste management sector this week … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news Environment bill committee suspended The work of the committee scrutinising the environment bill has been temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. A further announcement on the environment bill committee will be made once a new timetable has been set. In the meantime, the committee says it is still able to accept written evidence on the environment bill, and information on how to submit such … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news CARS and metals event postponed to November Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and Metals Recycling Event (MRE) have been postponed until November. Originally planned for 3-4 June 2020, both events will now take place on 18-19 November 2020 at Stoneleigh Park, West Midlands. The events take place every two years and in 2018 there were more than … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news Grosvenor Supports Recycleye Recycleye receives financial support from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland to further the development of their business.... Recycleye news · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news ‘Keep HWRCs open for wood supply’, WRA says The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has called on the government to keep open household waste and recycling centres which take in waste wood to safeguard the supply of material for industry. A number of local authorities across the UK have closed sites in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic for reasons including safe distancing and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news Recycling Association makes collections plea to Defra The chief executive of the Recycling Association has called on Defra to ensure recycling collections from households are maintained during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Simon Ellin made his plea yesterday (26 March) in a letter addressed to David Read, the joint head of waste regulation and crime at Defra. According to the Recycling Association, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Mar 2020 Industry news How to make your own compost at home Want to make your own compost but don't know where to start? Recycle for Greater Manchester · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news UROC calls for landfill tax deferral Skip hire and waste sector trade association UROC has this week called for the landfill tax to be deferred or reduced to improve cash flow among waste businesses and help reduce any waste stockpiles. The message to Defra, sent yesterday (March 25), explained that many UROC members who have stayed open are being “overwhelmed” with waste as they are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news NBF working with the industry to get clarity on Covid-19 Two well-established furniture industry bodies are working together to get clarity on the details of support for businesses in the midst of the Covid-19 situation. The National Bed Federation (NBF) alongside the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) are seeking urgent clarification on a number of issues including whether business rate relief will be extended to cover […] National Bed Federation · 26 Mar 2020