Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Kentish Town - Library of Things Library of Things · 24 Apr 2021 Industry news Northern Ireland’s waste figures spark EfW call Waste volumes in Northern Ireland rose by 9.2% in the final quarter of 2020 (October to December), when compared with the same period in 2019. Statistics released by the Northern Ireland Executive yesterday (22 April) show that waste volumes climbed to 255,810 tonnes in this period, while its recycling rate dropped by 1.6% to 47.3%. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news How can we make a truly green and sustainable recovery? Romy Rawlings, Commercial Director at Vestre Ltd, explains how using an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) could be the key helping customers ensure the sustainability of their everyday choices. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Agency clarifies gypsum landfill rules The Environment Agency has moved to clarify the rules for waste holders who intend to send gypsum-based waste to landfill. On 21 April the enforcement body updated its guidance on how to dispose of waste to landfill to remind people that gypsum-based waste cannot be sent to a landfill cell that accepts biodegradable waste. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Ward invests £2million in green upgrade to vehicle fleet Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2million in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy... Ward Recycling · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Organics recyclers report increased compost demand Organics recyclers are reporting a boom in compost demand, with some product being sold more than “three times over” when compared to previous years. While spring is always a busy time of year for the organics sector, recyclers have revealed to letsrecycle.com that compost sales have increased several months earlier than usual, with the product … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Awards for Excellence deadline extended The entry deadline for the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management has been extended to 7 May. Applications from councils, waste management companies and the third sector are now being accepted for an additional two weeks here. Taking place on Thursday 1 July at the Landmark Hotel in London, the long-running awards recognise local authorities, recycling companies and individuals… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Scottish parties unveil waste policies With the Scottish Parliamentary elections taking place on 6 May 2021, letsrecycle.com looks at the top five parties by current share of seats and their policies for waste and recycling. The elections will take place to elect 129 MSPs to Holyrood. While most of the focus on the environmental front is on carbon reduction pledges, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Carbon offsetting in the UK - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 23 Apr 2021 Industry news Mura Announces Partnership with Dow Chemicals Mura Technology are very pleased today to announce our partnership with Dow Chemicals, one of the largest global manufacturers of plastic. The partnership will support... Mura Technology news · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news HMRC wins appeal over 2020 landfill fluff ruling The Court of Appeal has today (22 April) unanimously allowed an appeal by HMRC against a ruling last year which said waste deposited as fluff at landfill sites was not taxable. In a decision handed down this morning, three judges at the at the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) all ruled in favour of HMRC, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news NEWS: Alchemy helping to cut food waste in Liverpool City Region A project to help householders cut food waste, eat more healthily and save money is celebrating a funding boost. Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Ghosts of the Abyss James Beard's latest Blog highlights the impact of ghost fishing gear on the world's oceans and marine life, and discusses ways to alleviate damage caused by these waste products. Valpak · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility in the Middle East: Jordan Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has been introduced in countries across the world in order to make manufacturers and importers of goods accountable for what happens to their products at the end of their life. Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at how EPR has been implemented across the middle east. In the second blog of this series, she explores the current waste … Valpak · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Contact Us - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Welsh online repair directory launches An online directory which allows Welsh residents to find repair shops has been launched by Resource Efficiency Wales and a string of partner councils. The Repair Directory allows members of the public to locate a ‘repair shop’ within any of the 14 member local authority areas. They are then able to take electrical and electronic items, bicycles, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news An Interview with Ella Smillie – Benthyg Cymru: Wales’ Library of Things Interview by Kath Jenkins Continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion, I met up with Ella, one of the three founders of Benthyg Cymru. Ella returned to Wales from South London in 2015 where she had volunteered at ... Repair Cafe Wales · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news FEAD pushes EfW’s green credentials European waste management trade association FEAD has called for a reassessment of energy from waste (EfW) as an activity which “positively contributes to climate mitigation objectives”. The call was issued in light of the adoption of the European Union’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act, which aims to create a classification system for “environmentally sustainable economic activities”. … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Rising rates a ‘threat’ to AD sector, ADBA warns Escalating business rates risk putting some anaerobic digestion plant operators out of business, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned. In a statement published today (22 April), the Association said escalating business rates have become a “real burden” on the AD industry and place an “unacceptable risk” on many plants. According to ADBA, HMRC’s … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Recycleye Featured in UKTN’s Top Sustainability Start-Ups this Earth Day Recycleye have been featured in UKTN’s article on ‘Earth Day 2021: UK-based Green startups doing their part to save the planet’!... Recycleye news · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Rehau Group to double PVC window recycling VIDEO REPORT: Global polymer and window firm the Rehau Group has announced a ‘further investment of £10 million’ into its PVC window recycling plant in Runcorn, Cheshire. With the expenditure, it plans to double the amount of PVC windows it can handle for recycling by 2024. The Rehau Group manufactures a range of products and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Re-Gen Waste wins deal with Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland borough council has awarded a one-year contract for the processing and recycling of kerbside collected household waste to Northern Ireland-based Re-Gen Waste. Worth £1 million, the contract with the Newry-based company runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, according to a tender document published on 19 April. The contract award … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Biffas first honey bee colony - Biffa Biffa · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news BEIS assesses biomass role in net-zero targets The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a call for evidence looking into the “role of biomass in achieving net zero”. In the document, BEIS says it is seeking information for consideration by the UK government as it prepares its Biomass Strategy in 2022, but the call for evidence does not … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news New OPRL Refill Labels Offer Consumer Reassurance on Reusable Packaging Click here to download the Press Release OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Apr 2021 Industry news Job Description - FareShare The Felix Project · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news WRA Shortlisted for Award The Wood Recyclers’ Association has been shortlisted for an award in The Association Excellence Awards 2021, for its work supporting members during the first Covid lockdown last year. We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in the category for “Best Membership Support During Covid-19 (under 800 Members)” in these national awards, which recognise, celebrate and encourage […] Wood Recyclers Association · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news London mayoral candidates set out waste policies Waste and recycling features prominently on the agendas of the London mayoral candidates, ahead of the elections on 6 May. There are 20 candidates standing, encompassing representatives from traditional political parties to YouTubers. According to a poll conducted by research agency Opinium from 7 April, Labour’s Sadiq Khan is in the lead with 51% of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Purina PetCare - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news CONTACT US - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news HEATHCOTE HOLDINGS COMPANIES RENEW THEIR SUPPORT FOR KENT CRICKET Kent Cricket is delighted to announce that Kent family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group, owners of both Countrystyle Recycling Ltd and FGS […] Countrystyle Recycling · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Extended Producer Responsibility in Israel: What businesses need to know Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has been introduced in countries across the world in order to make manufacturers and importers of goods accountable for what happens to their products when they reach end of life. In this blog series, Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at how EPR has been implemented across the middle east, starting with Israel. Valpak · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news UK representative outlines waste goals to UN Goals of the UK’s Resources and Waste Strategy were laid out to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva yesterday (20 April). The goals were set out in a speech made to the UNECE, which is a committee established to promote economic cooperation among its member states, at its Commission Session 2021. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Michelin to sponsor 2021 TRA Responsible Recycler Scheme Award Michelin Tyre PLC, which has already committed to switching to 100% renewable, recycled and bio-based materials for its tyres by 2050, is to sponsor the inaugural Responsible Recycler Scheme (RRS) Member of the Year Award. The NTDA’s Chief Executive Stefan Hay said: “Adding this new category to the NTDA’s suite of Tyre Industry Awards is… Tyre Recovery Association · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news What really happens to your plastic recycling? Many of us spend time carefully sorting our recycling. But what actually happens to the plastic waste we put out for collection? Greenpeace UK · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Arrests in ‘large’ waste burying investigation The Environment Agency says five individuals from across the Midlands were arrested yesterday (20 April) following an investigation into ‘large-scale’ waste crime activity. Enforcement action is said to have taken place at five separate addresses in Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The investigation concerns the ‘illegal’ burying of waste at six sites across Warwickshire, Derbyshir… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Recyclers welcome reopening of charity shops Charity shops are seeing a “strong influx” of textile donations in their first week of trading since reopening over a week ago (12 April), but difficulties reported by recyclers remain. While increased tonnages have been welcomed by textile recyclers after months of closures, many have said there are a lot of “heavy goods”, such as jumpers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Riverside Optimisation Project planning application - Cory Group Cory Group · 21 Apr 2021 Industry news Farming giants lobby EU to weaken proposed biofuel standards The post Farming giants lobby EU to weaken proposed biofuel standards appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 20 Apr 2021 Industry news REUSE member, Jersey Employment Trust, draws attention to the environmental benefit of reuse Acorn Enterprises are launching a campaign to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of reusing items and minimising waste. Reuse Network · 20 Apr 2021