Recycling news: 2020

Industry news Our locations - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Facts & Figures - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Recruiting Now: Minerals Manager We currently have an opportunity for a Minerals Manager to join our team. You will oversee and co-ordinate the minerals processing and associated operations at Levenseat including the current fines plant, wash plant, Zambezi, Plate Press, crushing & screening, ash processing and block manufacture & install. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of these … Levenseat · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news BusinessGreen Forum with Recycleye ... Recycleye news · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Levenseat help Scottish Borders to secure largest recycling rate increase in Scotland The dramatic rise in recycling has been attributed to the Scottish Borders becoming a landfill-free area in July 2019 after the procurement of a new residual waste contract. Levenseat Limited was awarded the contract, which involves the transport and treatment of the 42k tonnes of residual waste produced in the Borders each year. Levenseat · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Levenseat Gain Real Living Wage Accreditation "We are really proud to be able to make this commitment, which fits with our value of being a great place to work. Levenseat · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Update: Power Plant Commissioning We have now moved into the next stage of the commissioning journey and as part of the phased commissioning programme the Levenseat Power Plant has achieved operational takeover. Levenseat · 28 Nov 2020 Industry news Veolia’s Graveson named ESA chair The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has announced that Gavin Graveson, executive vice president for Veolia UK and Ireland, will be its new chairman. Mr Graveson will be taking over from previous chairman, Phil Piddington, for the next two years. The handover took place at the Association’s annual general meeting earlier today (27 November). The role … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Legal disclosure - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Agency moves to clarify appropriate measures guidance The Environment Agency’s senior advisor for site-based regulation, Howard Leberman, has moved to clarify aspects of recently published proposed guidance for permitted facilities taking non-hazardous and inert waste. Speaking at the National Civic Amenity Site (NCAS) Conference, Mr Leberman reiterated that the proposed regulations are not mandatory or definitive, but look to “frame the discussio… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Buy Nothing New Day This year has introduced many changes to the way of life we previously knew. For many people, the periodic closing and reopening of businesses in line with coronavirus restrictions has... Emmaus UK · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Bed Industry Award Winners Announced Winners of The National Bed Federation (NBF) 2020 Bed Industry Awards have been announced. They were named during a 30-minute livestreamed ceremony on YouTube, hosted by the NBF’s Jessica Alexander and Simon Williams. The 2020 awards included two new categories – one for sustainability and the other to recognise the exceptional challenges of the year […] National Bed Federation · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Are we fighting a losing battle to prevent climate change? Our climate is global and the challenge of preventing catastrophic environmental damage will require the cooperation of all nations - but is it too late to prevent climate change? Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Wales announces ‘record high’ recycling rate The Welsh government has announced a “record high” recycling rate of 65.14% for 2019/20, exceeding its 64% statutory target set in its ‘Towards Zero Waste’ strategy. The statistics published yesterday (26 November) show that 18 of 22 local authorities delivered against the target, with Cardiff, Neath Port Talbot, Caerphilly and Powys falling short. Three councils — Pembrokeshire, … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Piddington hails ESA members net-zero aim Environmental Services Association chairman, Phil Piddington of Viridor, has today (27 November) pledged the association’s members will lead the way in de-carbonising the waste sector. And the association has also given more details of its Standard for Responsible Export in its annual report. The report explains that the association (ESA) represents waste management businesses which … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Nov 2020 Industry news Amazon hits back at WEEE report Amazon has said it is “committed to minimising waste and helping customers to reuse, repair, and recycle” after a report by MPs accused it of “dodging” its environmental responsibilities. Earlier today, the Environmental Audit Committee published its report into the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling sector (see letsrecycle.com story). It urged the government to put more… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2020 Industry news Merseyside reports 2019/20 recycling rate fall The Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) recorded a 0.6% drop in its recycling rate in 2019/20, according to a report which went before the authority last week (20 November). However, the authority explained that actual tonnages of recycling have risen, but overall residual waste has also grown by a larger amount. Statistics in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2020 Industry news News in brief (26/11/20) With news on: Powerday raises over £10,000 for Children in Need; Monks announces ‘UK first’ machine for hire; Tubex announces tree shelter recycling scheme; Remondis Vehicle fitted with new weighing system; and, Tesco to remove plastic tray to pack chickens Powerday raises over £10,000 for Children in Need Powerday raised £10,600 last week for BBC’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2020 Industry news MPs call on government to ‘take action’ on WEEE The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is calling on the government to take action on the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), after it found the UK is “lagging behind” other nations in embedding a circular economy for its reuse. Published today (26 November), the committee outlines that the government must … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2020 Industry news John Curtin: managing long-term UK flood and climate risks - CIWEM - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Nearly 800 fires a year caused by electrical appliances, new figures reveal Property has been destroyed and homes have been seriously damaged nearly 800 times a year as a result of faulty or mistakenly used electrical appliances, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has revealed. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Sunak unveils National Infrastructure Strategy In today’s Spending Review from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the takeaway points for the recycling and waste management sector were few. But, a National Infrastructure Strategy, published after his speech by the government, appears to be an important indicator for future delivery of a ‘greener’ approach to new projects and the ‘greening’ of existing sites. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Spending Review confirms details of Government support for EV infrastructure rollout REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Razing Brazil’s ‘upside-down forest’: how global appetite for soya is consuming the Cerrado The post Razing Brazil’s ‘upside-down forest’: how global appetite for soya is consuming the Cerrado appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Soya linked to fires and deforestation in Brazil feeds chicken sold on the British high street The post Soya linked to fires and deforestation in Brazil feeds chicken sold on the British high street appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Cargill: the company feeding the world by helping destroy the planet The post Cargill: the company feeding the world by helping destroy the planet appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Biffa’s Cornwall contract valued at £273 million The value of Biffa’s new contract with Cornwall council to provide waste collection services from February 2021 has been revealed by the authority at £273,584,785 (excluding VAT). Biffa was announced as preferred bidder in January 2020 (see letsrecycle.com story) and the contract sees Biffa continuing to provide services for Cornwall. Biffa is the incumbent contractor … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Suspended jail term for Facebook waste operator A waste operator based in Conwy, Wales who advertised his services on Facebook has been given a suspended prison sentence, after admitting five waste offences at Caernarfon Magistrates Court. The Welsh regulator, Natural Resources Wales, today (25 November) reported that Ryan Green, who operated a business under the name ‘Ultimate Waste Removal’, pleaded guilty to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news NBF launches Bed Advice UK for consumers The National Bed Federation (NBF) has launched a brand new source of independent advice about beds and mattresses for consumers that also directs them to their nearest NBF stockist. www.bedadvice.co.uk is a brand new website that aims to fill the gap in guidance for consumers about bed buying, following the merger of The Sleep Council […] National Bed Federation · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Agency in ‘consent’ warning for waste plastics exports Farmers, agricultural businesses and waste companies are being urged by the Environment Agency to check their waste management processes or face enforcement action. The call comes from what the Agency describes as a “concerning increase in contaminated agricultural plastic waste being intercepted at shipping ports, bound for illegal export”. And, the EA message also comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Environment Bill committee nears report stage With less than a week to go until the Environment Bill Committee is due to report to parliament with its amendments to the bill, letsrecycle.com gives a breakdown of some of the amendments put forward and discussions which have taken place so far. The House of Commons Environment Bill Committee met again earlier this month, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news WARDRobe textile donation bank helps raise funds for rescue dogs WARDRobe, the textile recycling division of Derbyshire based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has installed a textile bank at... Ward Recycling · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news New study shows life cycle of stainless steels - Steel Times International Steel Times International · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news Ears open for environmental taxes With Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivering his Spending Review today, the waste and recycling sector will be listening out for any specific relevant measures. Spending generally, including for local authorities and other topics such as fuel taxation, will be relevant to the waste sector and no specific environmental taxes are expected. However, in the past the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2020 Industry news CarTakeBack celebrates 15 year anniversary The scrap car recycling business, CarTakeBack, has celebrated its 15th anniversary. CarTakeBack was launched in 2005 and is a car scrappage company which allows vehicle manufacturers to fulfil their responsibilities under the EU End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive. Most scrap cars are between 10 to 16 years old and have reached a point where they are uneconomical to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news Post Distributor Take back Scheme – Offering In-store take back With the closure of the Distributor Take back Scheme at the end of next month, it is key that affected retailers are prepared for offering in store takeback on 1 January 2021. James Nash's latest Blog outlines some potential positive outcomes and Valpak solutions. Valpak · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news SEPA and Nestlé sign sustainability agreement The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has signed a “sustainable growth agreement” with Nestlé UK and Ireland, which will focus on “developing circular economy opportunities in food production, food waste and packaging”. The three-year voluntary partnership with Nestlé will aim to work with its supply chains to improve approaches to food packaging and waste, and … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news The buzz around green roofs on bus stops Luring people and wildlife back to our town centres and connecting rural communities Fidra · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news Project formed to recover gallium from lamps Lighting industry WEEE compliance scheme Recolight has formed a consortium with five others to research practical methods of recovering gallium when LED lamps are recycled. The consortium comprises of Recolight, HSSMI, S2S Electronics, Envaqua, E.C. Williams, and the Institute of Material Finishing. The project, named Recovery of Gallium Ionic Liquid (or ReGAIL) is partly financed by Innovate …… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news Community Wood Recycling featured in the Big Issue We were delighted to be one of 40 social enterprises featured by the Big Issue on Social Enterprise Day as they showed how trading for good can make the world a better place. Why not have look at the whole list? Social Enterprise Day: 40 organisations turning profits into positives Community Wood Recycling · 24 Nov 2020