Recycling news: 2013

Industry news The most #ethicalmob At The Restart Project, our favourite – and surprisingly uncommon – message is: We were amused to have dozens of friends and supporters sending us the Phonebloks video a few weeks ago. It is a very compelling concept for a modular, upgradeable mobile phone – inspired by Legos and very well communicated. It is a […] The Restart Project · 25 Oct 2013 Industry news HMRC delays landfill tax guidance HMRC says November 11 publication date was 'never set in stone' following large number of responses to consultation letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news CIWM report warns of C&I infrastructure gap Report warns UK is unprepared for 15 million tonne capacity shortfall for treatment of commercial & industrial waste within the next 10 years letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news Kent firm fined 10k after worker loses arm MSK Waste Management and Recycling Ltd also ordered to pay further 5,944 in costs plus 5,000 compensation following incident on picking line letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news NI landfill rate falls below 50% for first time Councils in Northern Ireland sent 48.8% of municipal waste to landfill in first quarter of 2013/14 as recycling rate rises to 42.1% letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news ESA in investment call over landfill figures Agency landfill and incineration figures highlight the need for investment in UK treatment capacity according to trade body letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news Recyclers consider impact of glass target change Ahead of Defra consultation, industry figures consider whether lowering the overall glass target would force PRN prices too low letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2013 Industry news Illegal landfill operator ordered to pay 210k Wiltshire farm owner to repay 209,980 under the Proceeds of Crime Act and could face two years imprisonment if he fails to do so letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news EU urged not to drop paper end of waste proposals Environment Committee meets to discuss a motion for resolution opposing the regulation as paper merchants call for it to be rejected letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news Manchester discussing collection contract extension Council report also reveals proposed service changes in order to achieve 11 million savings over next two years letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news Edinburgh to pilot timed trade waste collections City council set to trial timed collections for businesses in the city in a bid to reduce the amount of waste stored on the streets letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news Feed in Tariffs essential, DECC reassures Government moves to reassure that it has no plans to change support schemes such as Feed in Tariffs for EfW projects letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news Communications key in Sandwell Sercos Jason Holtom discusses the opportunities and challenges faced by its 650 million contract with Sandwell and how its new Eagle Way transfer hub fits in letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2013 Industry news Bill Gates buys 6% stake in FCC parent company Microsoft co-founder buys over seven million shares in FCC Environments Spanish parent company Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news Welsh resources minister unveils green growth focus Welsh resources minister Alun Davies outlines objectives for coming year, such as Wales Waste Prevention Programme and upcoming Environment Bill White Paper letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news New minister should align UK recycling targets Dan Rogerson should start by aligning English recycling targets with Scotland and Wales, says Philip Ward of Resource Futures letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news Third phase of Green Fence welcomed by exporters Chinas latest phase of action against poor quality imported waste will cement Green Fence initiative according to exporters letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news Product news in brief With news on: Viridor MRF conveyor; Variolock couplers; new Doosan excavators; developments in battery sorting, and; mobile recycling stations letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news Work begins on Peterborough EfW plant Viridor formally announces start of construction on 85,000 tonnes-per-year capacity energy from waste plant in Fengate, set for completion by end of 2015 letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2013 Industry news Q3 packaging figures positive for plastics Data published by the Environment Agency shows that recycling of plastic packaging rose significantly in third quarter of 2013 letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2013 Industry news Agency issues hazardous waste guidance Hazardous waste treatment has a history of serious incidents according to the Agency which published an overview of incidents from the last 15 years letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2013 Industry news Consumers want more reuse options WRAP study finds consumers are willing to explore better reuse models that benefit environment and circular economy letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2013 Industry news Proof that MetalMatters makes a long-term difference to kerbside recycling Latest figures show that the MetalMatters programme has successfully delivered sustained increases in the volumes of metal packaging collected at the kerbside long after the initial communications campaign intervention period. Analysis of recycling collections by two of the local authorities that ran campaigns during 2012 show capture rates have continued to rise steadily during […] Alupro · 21 Oct 2013 Industry news Serafin Group has acquired UK based companies Charles Lawrence International Ltd and Playtop Licensing Ltd Munich based Serafin Group has acquired UK based companies Charles Lawrence International Ltd and Playtop Licensing Ltd. The transaction was completed on the 18th October 2013. The full press release can be viewed here Tyre Recovery Association · 21 Oct 2013 Industry news Chance of meeting landfill targets underestimated Defra maintains that household waste arisings are likely to fall and that there is a high likelihood of meeting or exceeding 2020 EU landfill diversion target letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news News in brief With news on: the end destination charter; NI's carrier bag levy; Lord Green visiting Chinook; MVV refused quarry appeal; and, Kier staff training letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news Communications are fundamental to recycling Louise Bowe from WRAP says communicating on recycling services is more important than ever, as Recycle Now campaign enters its 10 th year letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news LGA warns of commingling confusion Local authority body calls for statutory guidance on commingled collections following letter to councils from Defra letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news UROC letter brands landfill guidance unworkable Trade body reiterates call for delay on landfill tax clarifications and will meet with HMRC and ESA to discuss proposals letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news Calls for fairness in packaging recycling system Discussion at local authority conference paints picture of uncertainty over government targets and long-term investment letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news Tesco reveals food waste arisings in UK first Retailer plans to reduce food waste with initiatives including removing display until dates on fresh fruit and vegetables letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news Ponds fall silent as toxic cocktail destroys frogs and toads Full Article http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Environment/article1329922.ece – The Sunday Times, 20.10.2013, Jonathan Leake and Victoria Lim …Elizabeth Salter Green, the director of CHEM Trust which sponsored the amphibian study, said: “There is mounting evidence that exposure to even tiny levels of these chemicals can compromise the immune system. The European Union needs to ta… CHEM Trust · 20 Oct 2013 Industry news Man falls 20 feet at Wigan recycling site Health & Safety Executive launches investigation after 19-year-old employee falls from height at Blakeleys recycling site on Bickershaw Lane letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news Settlement agreed over Merseyside waste contract MWDA and Covanta Energy Ltd reach 'amicable' settlement over residual waste contract dispute letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news Agency to clamp down on waste shipment forms The Environment Agency says waste exporters cannot withhold information on the grounds of commercial confidentiality letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news DHL takes WEEE recycling to Gadget Show Live DHL Envirosolutions to promote communications campaign Dont bin it, bring it with local authority partners at Earls Court from November 1 to 3 letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news Defra withdraws 169m Norfolk EfW funding Defra cancels 169 million funding for Cory Wheelabrator EfW, deciding there is sufficient infrastructure in place to meet landfill targets letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news Croydon officer triumphs at LARAC awards Councils recycling officer Joanna Dixon and partnership between council and Veolia were among the winners at the annual LARAC awards letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news An objective approach to landfill rates Gev Eduljee, SITA UK, discusses the issue of inert waste letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2013 Industry news Environment Agency to cut 1,400 jobs Agency anticipates it will have to reduce staff numbers by 1,400 between now and 2016 letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2013