Recycling news: 2019

Industry news What Is Operation Clean Sweep? - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Feb 2019 Industry news Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Feb 2019 Industry news Film Extrusion - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Feb 2019 Industry news REACH Plastics Toolbox - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Feb 2019 Industry news Post Consumer Plastic Recycling | Jayplas - Jayplas Jayplas · 16 Feb 2019 Industry news Appointments round-up (15/02/2019) With news on: Two appointments for Powerday; Grundon recruits estates director; Mick George expands team; and, a hat-trick for UNTHA. Two appointments for Powerday London-based waste firm Powerday Plc has announced the appointment of Edward Crossan as vice-chair. Mr Crossan has been involved in the family business since 2007 and has worked in every aspect … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news New Container MRF Delivers Consistently High Quality Recovery Angus Hamilton, Managing Director, Levenseat Resource Management, discusses our new Container MRF, designed to help Local Authorities maximise the capture of high quality resources from household waste streams Levenseat · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news The priorities for the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries in Europe Some of the priorities for the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries in Europe are charted here when it comes to the all-important European Commission policy around these crucial themes. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news London Fashion Week sparks recycling debate The start of London Fashion Week – which launches today (15 February) – has led to renewed calls for retailers and manufacturers to work with the textile recycling industry to address waste from ‘fast fashion’. London Fashion Week is the internationally-renowned clothing trade show which sees around 250 designers showcase work largely to retailers. In … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Latest exhibitors confirmed for Letsrecycle Live Two exhibitors – Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd and Specialist Fleet Services – have confirmed their places at the Letsrecycle Live trade show and conference in May. Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd will be giving live demonstrations of its integrated bin-weighing and software system, showing visitors how the systems combine to manage all waste collections and management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Lord Deben: recycling reforms must deliver value for money Government measures to overhaul the system for recycling and waste management in England must deliver ‘value for money’, Lord Deben, has told letsrecycle.com. And, he urged a cautious approach to implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme. His comments came as government officials prepare to consult on policies from the Resources and Waste Strategy, including overhauling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Awards praise eco-friendly schools Love was in the air at the Green School Awards on Valentine’s Day with 27 schools honoured for their efforts […] Countrystyle Recycling · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news WEEE Fund to finance ‘route to waste’ research Money from the £8 million WEEE compliance fee fund will be used to pay for research into the sources and destinations of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) arising in the UK. It is hoped that the research will help to meet future targets for the collection and recycling of WEEE from households, which have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Government aiming for Strategy parts to mesh together The government does want all the aspects of its Resources and Waste Strategy “to work together”, delegates were assured in the final session of this week’s “Strategy Unwrapped” conference in London. The message on the interplay of strategy measures, and in particular the four areas to be consulted on shortly was emphasised by Linda Crichton … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Feb 2019 Industry news Court injunction refused in Birmingham collection dispute A trade union has warned that it may escalate industrial action against Birmingham council over waste collection practices – despite failing in a bid for a temporary High Court injunction. This is the latest development in a long-running dispute between trade union Unite and Birmingham city council over proposed changes to working practices of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Targets ‘unachievable’ without non-household waste England will not reach a 65% municipal recycling target without an increase in the recycling of waste from non-household sources. That’s according to Claire Shrewsbury, head of government and communities at resources charity WRAP, who made the comment during her presentation at the ‘Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped’ conference in London yesterday. Non-household Addressing delegates … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Plastics export markets needed, says Recycling Association The Recycling Association has countered calls for a ban on exports of plastic packaging for recycling saying that export markets are vital for the sector. The comments come in response to a call from a number of politicians through the Policy Connect organisation for a “target of net zero exports of recyclable plastic packaging by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news UK achieved 45.7% recycling rate in 2017 The UK achieved a 45.7% recycling and composting rate on waste from households collected in 2017, figures published today (14 February) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs indicate. This represents a fractional increase on the 45.2% recycling rate recorded for 2016 – but confirms that the UK still remains some way short … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Concern over MPs call for ban on plastics exports The post Concern over MPs call for ban on plastics exports appeared first on The Recycling Association . The Recycling Association · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Concerns raised over DRS impact Concerns over the potential impacts of a deposit return system (DRS) in the UK emerged at the Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped conference in London yesterday (13 February). Sentiment from some in the audience and on a panel were that while they were not against DRS per se, there was a danger that the system … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Grundon appoints Philip Atkinson to Board of Directors The post Grundon appoints Philip Atkinson to Board of Directors appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Carbon8 Aggregates on the BBC The post Carbon8 Aggregates on the BBC appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news New site identified for Lakeside Energy from Waste replacement The post New site identified for Lakeside Energy from Waste replacement appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Resources Strategy consultations ‘not the final say’ A senior Defra official has reassured stakeholders that they will be given ‘adequate time’ to respond to consultations on the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy. Chris Preston, deputy director for waste and recycling at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) made the comments at the Resources and Waste Strategy Unwrapped Conference in London … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Contract Renewals and New Contract Wins We are pleased to announce that we have renewed contracts, with terms of up to four years, with certain of our strategically important customers in Energy from Waste (“EfW”) and North Sea oil and industrial services. These generated over one third of the Group profit in the year ended December 2018. In addition to contract […] Augean · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news Love is in the air Having Film & Furniture chose us as their charity partner is fantastic news for the Reuse Network. Craig Anderson Film and Furniture declare their love for the Reuse Network and announce the launch of their charity partnership this valentine’s day. Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and partnerships. Film and Furniture and UK charity the […] Reuse Network · 14 Feb 2019 Industry news New EU consultation on effectiveness of rules for chemicals in food contact materials On Monday 11th February 2019 the EU finally launched a public consultation into the EU’s ineffective laws covering the use of chemicals in food contact materials such as packaging, pipes and kitchen utensils. As we have highlighted in the past, the current laws do not properly protect public health, as many materials – like paper, […] CHEM Trust · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news UK trade department hosted Vale at ‘mining is great’ event weeks before Brumadinho dam collapse The post UK trade department hosted Vale at ‘mining is great’ event weeks before Brumadinho dam collapse appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Viridor issues lithium ion battery warning after landfill fire Viridor has issued a warning on the safe disposal of lithium ion batteries following a fire at its landfill site in Dunbar last month. The fire took place in the early hours of January 22 in a waste storage building at the site, and at its peak saw around 40 firefighters dealing with the blaze … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Charity and CSR round-up (13/02/2019) With news on: Suez exceeds target for Macmillan; Veolia’s ‘Recycle for Charity’ campaign; and UKWSL supports local school. Suez exceeds fundraising goal for Macmillan Suez has announced that its employees have exceeded their long-term goal to raise £250,000 in donations for Macmillan Cancer Support. After pledging to raise this amount for Macmillan in 2013, Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news City of London awards environmental achievers Ten businesses and individuals have been honoured at the Corporation of London’s Clean City Awards – described as ‘the Square Mile’s top environmental gongs’. The scheme, run by the City of London and held at The Mansion House, recognises firms considered to be leading the way in waste management and environmental best practice. The 24th … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Resource London details ‘challenge’ in flats recycling A partnership programme between the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) and WRAP has published insights from its research into improving recycling rates in flats. Resource London launched its two year project with the Peabody Housing Association last year (see letsrecycle.com story), which looked at ways to develop “innovative solutions to tackle some of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Wood fuel - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news Long-term partnerships - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news SUEZ.scope™ | Expert advice - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Feb 2019 Industry news About us - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news All news from SUEZ | SUEZ in the UK - SUEZ recycling SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news OPRL marks ten years in use The UK-wide packaging recycling labelling scheme – the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) – is celebrating its tenth year in use. Founded in 2009, OPRL – which is administered by OPRL Ltd – was originally set up by British Retail Consortium and Food & Drink Federation members working with WRAP. According to organisers of the scheme, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news ‘Delay strategy consultations’, says food sector 32 trade bodies representing the UK’s food and farming sectors have written to the Environment Secretary Michael Gove calling for him to ‘pause’ imminent consultations on the Resources and Waste Strategy. Consultation is expected on a series of components of the Strategy, which includes the introduction of a deposit return scheme for drinks bottles, overhaul … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Feb 2019 Industry news Wood: reducing the impacts of harsh weather Herje Bojström, CEO of Sioo Wood Protection AB in Sweden highlights the benefits of protection systems to reduce the impact that weather has on wood. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Feb 2019