Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Contact the BMRA - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Q&A with CAP member: Ashley Gill Read the full special feature here… Worn Again Technologies news · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Duo of companies commit to CSR ambitions Two waste management companies have underlined their commitment to corporate social responsibility with separate announcements of support for the fight against modern slavery and for sustainability. Biffa announced today (14 April) it is to partner with Ride for Freedom, the social enterprise that undertakes inspiring cycling challenges to raise awareness of modern slavery. And, Powerday … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Designing REUSE Home We have created a website that looks modern and easy to use but also reflects some of the branding icons and colours from REUSE to keep a link between the two brands as well as allowing the website to be a standalone page. Reuse Network · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news The role of the RMAS within Scotland The Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) was established in 2019 and is a not-for-profit, non-political membership organisation for micro, small and medium sized resource management companies operating in Scotland. In this report we asked the RMAS to outline the association’s aims and ambitions with regard to net-zero and sustainable resource management. Explaining the aims of … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Viridor and Grundon submit revised Ford EfW proposal Grundon Waste Management and Viridor have submitted a revised planning application to West Sussex county council to build an energy from waste (EfW) plant at Ford, West Sussex. The 295,000 tonnes per year capacity facility is planned for the Grundon-owned ‘Ford Circular Technology Park’ which is based in Ford, 10 miles west of Worthing. An … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Arch Card®: McDonald’s Gift Card FAQs - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 14 Apr 2021 Industry news Draft EA hazardous waste wood guidance welcomed Draft proposals from the Environment Agency as part of its hazardous waste wood classification project no longer require the separation of fence posts and decking at household waste and recycling centre (HWRCS). In an update, the Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) executive director Julia Turner said that after “extremely positive” discussions with the Environment Agency, the … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news NRW begins bund excavation at Bryn Group site An excavation is taking place at an organics recycling site in Gelligaer, Caerphilly, following concerns around plastic contamination, Natural Resource Wales (NRW) has said. NRW, which is the Welsh regulator for the waste sector, said that the investigation follows complaints of plastic contamination found in compost which has been used as topsoil. The site is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news High Court to hear EfW emissions challenge The High Court is this week to hear a judicial review into the decision to exclude energy from waste (EfW) plants from the UK’s new emissions trading scheme. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is a replacement for the EU emissions trading scheme and is being rolled out this year. It applies to ‘energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Serving shoppers a little better every day INCREDIBLE TEAM EFFORT IN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR – WELL-PLACED TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM Key h - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Construction of Fife EfW plant to begin this summer Renewable energy developer Brockwell Energy has named Hitachi Zosen Innova (HZI) as its preferred bidder for the construction of a 240,000 tonne energy from waste (EfW) facility in Fife, Scotland. Construction of the Westfield Energy Recovery Facility will begin this summer and is expected to be completed by 2024. The developer confirmed that HZI will also … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2021 Industry news Protecting minerals in the Republic of Azerbaijan Here, Open Access Government discovers the environmental protection priorities of Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Illegal mining in Amazon releases mercury into Indigenous lands The illegal mining of the Amazon rainforest continues through the COVID pandemic, with Indigenous communities experiencing the double-hit of mercury poisoning and "imminent violence". Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news ‘Serious’ fire at Light Brothers site put out An investigation has been launched following a “serious” fire that broke out at an East Sussex recycling plant owned by metal recycling firm Light Brothers on Friday (9 April). The company says the plant on Southerham Lane, Lewes, is now operating as normal. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Waste sector in tribute to HRH Duke of Edinburgh The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has paid tribute to Prince Philip — who held an honorary fellowship for over 50 years — following his death on Friday (9 April) aged 99. HRH Duke of Edinburgh was linked to the waste sector throughout his career through a number of plant visits and openings and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Liebherr-Great Britain cuts costs of spares Liebherr-Great Britain has launched a website offering customers thousands of parts at reduced prices. The site – www.liebherr-parts.co.uk – is exclusive to UK customers and lists a comprehensive range of surplus and spare parts for earthmoving and materials handling machines. ‘These parts could simply be excess stock items or parts that have been removed from […] Wood Recyclers Association · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Viridor and Tomra collaborate on Scottish DRS bid Viridor and recycling infrastructure company Tomra have joined together in a bid for the design, build and operation of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) counting and sorting centres. Scotland is to introduce a DRS from 1 July 2022 to make it easier for people to recycle their used bottles and cans, including all drinks … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Opinion: ‘Where are the missing batteries?’ In this opinion piece, Justin Greenaway, commercial manager at waste electronics recycler Sweeep Kuusakoski, argues that to improve the collection of portable batteries, the lead acid battery protocol must no longer be used. OPINION: The obviously wrong lead acid battery protocol is undermining the collection of truly portable batteries. This in turn undermines treatment quality … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Clarity to host series of webinars on EPR consultation The post Clarity to host series of webinars on EPR consultation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Veolia and Suez reach merger agreement Veolia and Suez announced this morning (12 April) they have reached an agreement in principle for a merger between the two groups. The French-owned companies agreed on a price of €20.50 (£17.71) per share for Suez, up from Veolia’s initial €18 offer. The financial press say this values Suez at around €13 billion (£11.24 billion). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Food and drink sector sounds alarm over EPR costs The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has highlighted that costs proposed by government, in its second consultation on a new Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging waste, have risen “drastically” to £2.7 billion. The FDF “is the voice” of small and large businesses in the UK food and drink industry which it notes is the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Apr 2021 Industry news Why the UK Government must do more to tackle the issue of nappy and wipe waste Laura Crawford, Founder of Mama Bamboo, discusses why it is important for the Government to take action against nappy and wipe waste. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Bristol reuse shop to open on Monday The reuse shop at Bristol’s Avonmouth household waste recycling centre (HWRC) will reopen on the 12 April, Bristol Waste Company has announced. The shop will open with a 50% off sale between Monday (12 April) to Sunday (18 April). Items for sale in the reuse shop have been “saved from the waste stream”, with the income generated used … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Man jailed for dumping hazardous waste in Somerset The Environment Agency has said a businessman has been jailed for allowing thousands of tonnes of waste, including hazardous material, to be illegally deposited at a site in Somerset. According to a statement from the Agency yesterday (8 April) Cardiff-based Mark Foley was jailed for 2 years and 3 months for illegally depositing 100,000 tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news COVID-19 – Customer Service Update As the government slowly begins to ease lockdown restrictions, we wanted to reassure you that Bywaters continues to provide service, clearance and PPE disposal support to assist businesses getting back to normal. Bywaters · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Grundon boost for countryside walks The post Grundon boost for countryside walks appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Recycleye’s Co-founders Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Recycleye’s co-founders CEO, Victor Dewulf and CTO, Peter Hedley have been named in Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact. ... Recycleye news · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Optimism up but profits down warns NBF Costs and availability of raw materials continue to plague Britain’s bed makers – but despite the consequent hit to margins, optimism remains higher now than it did this time last year. According to the National Bed Federation’s latest ‘barometer of trade’ report, based on data collected during February and March, 26% of members were more […] National Bed Federation · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Refuse Vehicle Solutions expands services with AJK Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) has expanded its services by becoming a “key UK dealer” for AJK Skip and Hook Loader systems. RVS, which is based in Dursley, Gloucestershire and provides new, remanufactured and used waste sector vehicles, says it will now be able to offer AJK products in the UK. According to RVS, Belgium-based … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Glass supply chain plans Leeds recycling campaign Leading figures from across the glass supply chain in Yorkshire have joined with Zero Waste Leeds to encourage glass recycling in the city. Trade body British Glass, recycler URM and manufacturers Ardagh and Allied Glass have come together for a campaign that looks to capitalise on the ‘renewed recycling effort’ seen in Leeds throughout the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news News in brief (09/04/21) With news on: Grundon announces partnership with cricket club; Eunomia to develop waste policy recommendations for St Lucia; ULCS to collect waste for businesses across Gloucester and Cheltenham; and, Enva director awarded CIWM fellowship Grundon announces partnership with cricket club Waste management company Grundon has announced a sustainability partnership with Gloucestershire Cricket Club … letsrecycle.com News · 9 Apr 2021 Industry news Cities: Climate change, transport and beyond COVID-19 Jonathan Miles, Editor of Open Access Government, charts the importance of climate change adaptation, the impact of lockdown, transport and the environment in Europe, as highlighted by Eurocities. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news UK competition body enters Suez/Veolia battle The UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the latest in a series of derogation notices around Veolia’s part ownership of Suez. The CMA issued an initial enforcement order on 1 February 2021 concerning Veolia’s UK operations. This was triggered by Paris-based Veolia’s acquisition of a 29.9% stake in its French counterpart Suez last … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news WRAP to launch Textiles 2030 programme Resources charity WRAP will launch its Textiles 2030 programme on 26 April, a voluntary initiative which will aim to “slash the impact” that textiles have on the environment. On the launch day, WRAP will unveil the ‘Textiles 2030 roadmap’ which will include targets for water and carbon reduction. This will sit alongside targets to ensure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news Cory takes delivery of five waste barges Cory Riverside Energy has taken delivery of five waste barges as part of its Thames investment programme. The barges will be able to carry 20 waste containers each, containing a total of 270 tonnes of residual waste. Delivered from Newcastle-based shipyard A&P Tyne, and Belgian shipyard Meuse and Sambre, the new 20 box barges will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news A palace fit for Recycle-King Congratulations to Abbie and her younger brother Max who are March’s gallery winners. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news HMRC awaits landfill fluff appeal verdict HMRC expects judgement of its appeal against a court ruling which said waste deposited as ‘fluff’ at landfill sites was not liable for tax “within one to two months”. HMRC’s appeal relates to a long-running dispute it has with three waste companies: Biffa, Veolia and Devon Waste Management. HMRC claims that as fluff is made of residual … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news McDonalds Burger Benefits 2000 Spanish Farmers and Producers - McDonald’s Corporation McDonald's UK newsroom · 8 Apr 2021 Industry news Defra ignores 2020 in setting 2021 WEEE targets Defra has proposed setting the overall collection target for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in 2021 at 503,629 tonnes. This represents a slight increase on 2019, which saw compliance schemes collect a total of 502,683 tonnes (see letsrecycle.com story). The ability of consumers and producer compliance schemes to dispose of and collect WEEE was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2021