Recycling news: 2020

Industry news Renewi making ‘encouraging progress’ despite virus Renewi says it is making “encouraging progress” at the market despite the coronavirus and anticipates increasing production progressively during the next financial year. In a trading update for the year up to 31 March, published today (26 March), the European waste management company said its year-end core net debt was expected to be below €500m. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Covid-19 News. Industry Charity reaches out to affected employees The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is reaching out to companies with employees whose welfare is affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to direct them to the charity for support. The charity can provide financial assistance to workers with a grant that can cover […] National Bed Federation · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Competent managers ‘still a requirement’ WAMITAB has issued updated guidance on the positions of Technically Competent Managers (TCMs) at waste sites during this period of coronavirus restrictions. [Amended 31 March 2020] Anyone who operates any form of waste activity and operates the CIWM/WAMITAB operator competency scheme must have a technically competent manager at their site. WAMITAB – an awards body … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Can the environmental sector battle COVID19? UNTHA UK’s managing director Marcus Brew considers what the CoronaVirus outbreak could mean for the environmental sector moving forward… OPINION: It has – without a doubt – been the most challenging month encountered by not just the environmental sector, but the global economy, in modern times. And March isn’t even over! COVID19 also feels all … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news ‘The time for action is now’ – Neil Grundon In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Neil Grundon, deputy chairman of Grundon Waste Management, says service provision is the immediate priority, but it’s also important to look to the future. OPINION: If there is any comfort to be had in being in the waste and recycling businesses during this time, it is that we … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news WRA calls on Government to safeguard supply of waste wood The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today called on the Government to take urgent action to safeguard the supply of waste wood for the production of biomass fuel and and panel board manufacturing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter to Chris Preston, Deputy Director of Resources & Waste at DEFRA, the WRA has called […] Wood Recyclers Association · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Plastics ‘number one issue’ for compost QP review Plastic contamination is the “number one issue” that needs addressing in the review of the Quality Protocols for compost and digestate, according to a senior Environment Agency official. Howard Leberman, senior advisor for site-based regulation, told the REA Organics conference in Warwickshire on 12 March that plastic contamination needs to be driven down “to a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Virus prompts supply concerns for biomass plants Closure of local authority recycling centres because of the coronavirus pandemic could hit the supply of waste wood to some UK biomass plants, according to some in the waste wood sector. The concerns about the potential impact on the plants – which contribute to part of the UK’s increasing amount of renewable electricity generation – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Coronavirus Update The Community Wood Recycling network is following government guidelines on suspending activities. Community Wood Recycling · 26 Mar 2020 Industry news Sector issues joint COVID-19 message to public Britain’s biggest private recycling and waste management companies, along with industry and local government bodies, have jointly issued a message to the public urging people to follow government advice about how those unwell in self-isolation should manage their household rubbish. Among others, the statement — which can be seen in full below —was compiled by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news Defra works on cross-sector approach to pandemic Trade associations and Defra have been discussing a cross-sector approach to handling waste management in the light of the current coronavirus crisis. A call for everyone within the industry to work together is expected to be made this week. It will reiterate the essential role those in waste management play as part of the Department … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news ERP UK Q1 2020 Newsletter All the latest news, data and analysis Der Beitrag ERP UK Q1 2020 Newsletter erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news WRA responds to Corona Virus situation The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today reassured its members that it is working closely with its contacts in Government, with industry regulators and other trade associations to do all it can to help keep the waste wood industry to continue operating vital services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Andy Hill, Chair of the WRA, said […] Wood Recyclers Association · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news ESA clarifies ‘key worker’ definition for waste The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has moved to clear up confusion as to which employees in the waste sector are considered essential and should still be at work. Waste sector employees were granted key worker status by the government last week, but it has been unclear to many as to whether this extends to every … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news COVID-19 Statement As updates on the Corona Virus ‘Covid 19’ continue to develop, we write to advise the measures we here at Powerday are taking to protect our employees, customers, suppliers and the general publi... Powerday · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news WasteCare confirms full service during epidemic Specialist waste management and recycling business WasteCare has confirmed that it is running a full service to support critical businesses, including the hazardous waste sector, during the coronavirus epidemic. Peter Hunt, chairman of the Leeds-based national business, which has a high temperature incinerator in Kent, said: “I thought it might be helpful if we let … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news Waste associations issue coronavirus updates The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has called for members of the global waste community to do all they can to ensure that waste management services do not suffer or collapse during the coronavirus crisis. And, a second international organisation has also issued comment on the virus and implications for the waste sector (see below). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news Union urges LGA to clarify role of refuse workers The GMB union has called on the Local Government Association (LGA) to spell out how refuse staff can safely provide an “essential service” while meeting social distancing requirements. Refuse workers have been identified as ‘key workers’ by the government, and plans are said to be in place to ensure waste is collected during lockdown measures. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2020 Industry news REA comments on Parliament pension fund announcement REA comments on Parliament pension fund announcement REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news News in brief (24/03/20) With news on: EuRic calls for recognition of waste industry’s essential role; staff sworn and spat at at Swindon HWRC; Hillingdon buys 31 bins to increase recycling; and, Amey hosts recycling workshop for kids in Surrey. EuRic calls for recognition of waste industry’s essential role The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation has called on the EU, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Notice From WARD To All Our Customers Our metal and waste recycling sites are open for most services today for licenced collectors or business only. No members... Ward Recycling · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Meet the team: ERP UK Business Development Manager David Der Beitrag Meet the team: ERP UK Business Development Manager David erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Charge waived for online delivery plastic bags The 5p single-use plastic carrier bag charge has been waived for bags used in online grocery deliveries in England as of 21 March, with this temporary measure expected to end on 21 September. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, environment secretary George Eustice said that, in light of the current coronavirus crisis, the waiver had been put in place to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news UK MPs quiz CHEM Trust and others on concerns about planned UK REACH A future UK REACH regime will be a “hollow shell” and will not be able to replicate the EU’s protections post-Brexit, said CHEM Trust in its evidence to a hearing in the UK Parliament on 12th March. Dr Michael Warhurst, CHEM Trust’s Executive Director, gave evidence to the public bill committee that has been set […] CHEM Trust · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Chiltern and Serco halt recycling collections Chiltern district council has announced that it has made the “difficult decision” to suspend all recycling collections in Chiltern and Wycombe due to driver and loader shortages. The Buckinghamshire-based council says it is working with its contractor, Serco, to secure extra staff so that any disruption “is as short as possible”. The suspension comes in the wake of the coronavirus … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news McDonalds Reduces Plastic Production McDonalds announced that they will no longer be including hard plastic toys with their Happy Meals as part of a drive to reduce plastic waste and increase sustainability Bywaters · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Magnetic resonance for detecting ground and soil water Dr. Stephan Costabel, Federal Institute for Geosciences and Resources, and Prof. Dr. Mike Müller-Petke, Leibniz-Institute for Applied Geosciences, discuss the use of magnetic resonance for soil moisture mapping. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news HMRC to appeal landfill fluff ruling EXCLUSIVE: HMRC has confirmed that it has appealed against a ruling in January 2020 which stated that waste deposited as ‘fluff’ at landfill sites was not liable to landfill tax. The Court of Appeal will now decide in due course if it is to hear the case, which relates to a long-running dispute over whether fluff is taxable if it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Absolute Zero - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 24 Mar 2020 Industry news Coronavirus Update As you know, in our last update we explained that you should all follow the guidance of the government with regard to Coronavirus. This remains our guidance. The guidance is changing daily and as such we are not publishing information that would be out of date as soon as it is published. We are saying […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Video. My cotton t-shirt: From field to wardrobe When it comes to our clothes, cotton is the most used natural fibre in the fashion industry. We tend not... TRAID · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news WRAP announces £1.5 milion textiles grant fund Resources charity WRAP has announced a £1.5 million grant fund to support projects that provide innovative ways to recycle or re-use textiles. With grants of between £20,000 and £170,000 available to organisations of any size, whether commercial or not-for-profit, the money comes from Defra’s £18m Resource Action Fund, set up to support priority policy areas, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Councils ramp up measures to combat coronavirus West Sussex county council has closed all its household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) as councils across the UK alter waste services in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Other local authorities have introduced new measures at their facilities, while collections have been suspended in some parts of the country. All 11 HWRCs in West Sussex, from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Coronavirus (COVID-19): ERP UK business operations update Der Beitrag Coronavirus (COVID-19): ERP UK business operations update erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news ESA welcomes suspension of MOT testing for fleets The Environmental Services Association has welcomed guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency that it will suspend MOT testing for all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), trailers and public service vehicles for up to three months. From Friday, March 20, the government announced that all HGVs with an annual safety test due to expire will be issued with a three-month certificate of exemp… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Plastic recyclers expect coronavirus hit, BPF says Almost 80% of companies in the plastics industry anticipate the coronavirus affecting their turnover during the next six months, according to a report published by the British Plastic Federation (BPF), the sector’s trade body. And, 31% of those surveyed have already seen a decrease in demand for their products or services. BPF director general Philip … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news PFAS Free: Scientists, film makers, NGOs, lawyers and retailers to come together to phase out forever chemicals How Fidra's evidence-based, collaborative approach is preventing PFAS pollution Fidra · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Glass recycler banned for misleading investors A Swansea-based glass recycler has been banned from running companies for five years after she was found to have misled investors to secure funds for new equipment. Karen John, 56, was appointed a director of Glass Tech Recycling Ltd (company number 07479819) in September 2011 and dealt with day-to-day running of the company. Glass Tech Recycling was brought to the attention … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news Pennon holds investor meeting on Viridor sale The chief executive officer of the Pennon Group, Chris Loughlin, has outlined further details of how the company is to use the proceeds of the £4.2 billion sale of Viridor. In an investor meeting after the sale was announced last week (18 March), Mr Loughlin said the company will use the funds — which could rise by a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Mar 2020 Industry news NBF publishes Flammability Testing Best Practice Guidelines for manufacturers and test laboratories The National Bed Federation (NBF) is pleased to announce the publication of its Best Practice guidelines for flammability testing on mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases for low hazard domestic use. The guidelines have been put together by the NBF’s Quality and Standards Committee, headed by NBF Technical Manager Tristine Hargreaves, with input from […] National Bed Federation · 23 Mar 2020