Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Businesses urged to get control of supply chain governance and transparency The post Businesses urged to get control of supply chain governance and transparency appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Clarity Environmental Supports National Trust coastline appeal The post Clarity Environmental Supports National Trust coastline appeal appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Suez and Eunomia launch ‘social value guide’ Suez Recycling and Recovery UK and environmental consultancy Eunomia have published a social value guide for local authorities. Called ‘increasing the social value delivered by environmental services contracts: A Guide for local authorities’ the guide aims to support local authorities in implementing social value at each stage of waste and recycling contracts. This includes the planning, … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news WH Malcolm’s Glasgow EfW appeal dismissed Scottish ministers have dismissed logistic company WH Malcolm’s appeal against Glasgow city council’s decision to refuse the firm planning permission for an energy from waste (EfW) plant. WH Malcolm applied to Glasgow city council for planning permission for a EfW plant in Whiteinch, Glasgow, with the capacity to process 120,000 tonnes of waste per year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Exporters welcome reopening of Suez Canal Exporters of recyclable materials and shipping lines have welcomed the refloating of the Ever Given container ship which has been blocking the Suez Canal. Admiral Osama Rabie, chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority, speaking yesterday announced that as of “Monday 29th March, 2021, the Panamanian container ship has been successfully refloated. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Automation & Digitalisation 2021 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Recycleye Shortlisted for Best Team Culture Award Recycleye have been shortlisted for ‘Best Team Culture’ by the Company Culture Awards!... Recycleye news · 30 Mar 2021 Industry news Simulating future climate change to support policy making with respect to climate adaptation We spoke with Professor Colin Jones, project coordinator of CRESCENDO, about the project’s work in predicting global climate change over the coming century. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Appointments round-up (29/03/2021) With news of: WRAP’s Claire Shrewsbury becomes director of insights; Butler joins Reconomy; Ward post for special projects; UK and Europe posts at DS Smith; 37 join Bright Green Plastics; Four in at Topolytics WRAP’s Shrewsbury becomes insights director Claire Shrewsbury has been promoted to director of insights and innovation at WRAP. Ms Shrewsbury was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news One quarter of global population faces fatal heat waves In South Asia, global warming is set to create more deadly heat waves - with 60% of the region unable to take shelter and survive, due to working outdoors. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news LGA calls for producers to pay for contamination More than half a million tonnes of household recycling was rejected at the point of sorting due to contamination in 2019/20, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). Non-recyclable materials placed in the recycling bin contributed to the rejection of 525,000 tonnes of household recycling, the LGA’s latest figures show. The LGA, which represents councils … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Essex joins with French groups on circular project Essex county council is leading a cross-border project aiming to help local authorities in England and France transition to a circular economy. The project, called Blueprint to a Circular Economy, will look to develop a set of strategies, policies and approaches that will give local authorities in England and France tools to increase recycling rates, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news O.C.O Technology outlines future goals in its first Sustainability Report The post O.C.O Technology outlines future goals in its first Sustainability Report appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Nearly 90% of Herts recycling processed in UK The Hertfordshire Waste Partnership (HWP) has published its first end destination report for reuse and recycling, which shows 86.52% of material collected found a final destination in the UK. The report, released on Friday (26 March), provides analysis on the end destinations of recyclable materials collected by the authorities in the partnership for reuse and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Pockets & Prospects Funding 2021 Pockets & Prospects Funding 2021 We are delighted to report that seven CRNS members have each been awarded a £1k Pockets & Prospects Grant for 2021. The funding comes from the Scottish Community Alliance and the aim is to help deliver a more circular economy within socio-economically disadvantaged communities in Scotland. This year, the fund [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Opinion: ‘Uneven tax burden will hit energy recovery’ Import and incineration taxes have been introduced across Europe to promote material recycling and reduce CO2 emissions. However, uneven taxation creates an imbalance in the waste market and leads to a reduction in sustainable energy recovery, argues Norewegian-owned waste fuel specialist Geminor’s CEO, Kjetil Vikingstad. OPINION: Several countries already have or are about to introduce … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Andigestion wins Gloucestershire food waste contract Food waste recycler Andigestion has been re-awarded an eight-year contract by Gloucestershire county council to process around 24,000 tonnes of household food waste a year. Under the agreement, Andigestion will be the sole contractor for the collection and processing of food waste for all six district council areas in Gloucestershire. The contract is thought to be valued at approximately £15.7 … letsrecycle.com News · 29 Mar 2021 Industry news Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy: Amplifying the decarbonisation of industrial sectors Munir Hassan, Head of the Energy & Climate Change Group at CMS, outlines the key proposals contained in the Government’s new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, and discusses what next steps are required to put the UK on a path to net zero by 2050. Aldersgate Group · 28 Mar 2021 Industry news Decorations, flowers and wedding favours - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 27 Mar 2021 Industry news UK REACH restrictions: first signs of UK regulatory divergence on chemicals Earlier this week, the UK Government provided the first concrete example of UK divergence from EU protections for the environment and public health from hazardous chemicals. It announced which restrictions on chemicals will be considered by the new UK chemicals regulatory regime (UK REACH – which covers England, Wales and Scotland) in its first year. […] CHEM Trust · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Liebherr Rental completes £10 million fleet upgrade and expansion Liebherr Rental has completed a £10 million, 45 machine upgrade and expansion of its UK fleet to keep up with increased demand from customers and its commitment to provide modern and efficient equipment. Liebherr Rental provides long and short-term self-drive hire solutions to customers from a wide range of sectors including waste & recycling, construction, aggregates, scrap […] Wood Recyclers Association · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news 4 Tips for a more sustainable Easter It’s Easter, what better time to relax and enjoy egg-cessive amounts of chocolate with your family. With all the egg-citement, it’s easy to forget the impact our actions have on the environment. To help reduce your impact this Easter, we have put together four helpful tips. Bywaters · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Suez ‘surprised’ by Surrey legal action on Eco Park Suez has said it was “surprised” to see Surrey county council go public with its decision to enter into legal proceedings against the company over delays to the Surrey Eco Park. In a cabinet member update to Surrey county council published on 16 March, the council announced that it had launched legal action against Suez after “exhausting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Valpak welcomes EPR scheme administration options Valpak has welcomed the government’s proposal in its consultation on extended producer responsibility (EPR) that compliance schemes could play a part in being scheme administrators. Launched on 24 March, the consultation aims to make producers meet the full net costs of recycling (see letsrecycle.com story). Two options have been put forward on how the system … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Volunteer Week at City Harvest London The post Volunteer Week at City Harvest London appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news ECO submit plans for Dorset energy recovery facility WRA member Eco Sustainable Solutions has submitted plans to increase recycling and recover valuable energy from leftover rubbish to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council. The proposal is intended to provide a vital part of Dorset’s green infrastructure. Eco wants to add a hi-tech energy recovery facility (ERF) to its Eco Park site at Parley near […] Wood Recyclers Association · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Exporters monitoring impact of Suez Canal blockage A close watch is being kept on the progress of the Suez Canal Authority in freeing the giant container ship the ‘Ever Given’ by exporters of recovered paper and metals. As yet it is generally seen as a watching game with the hope that the ship will be freed soon before it starts to have … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Princess Anne visits Cambridgeshire waste crews HRH Princess Anne paid tribute to Greater Cambridge’s waste and recycling collection crews during a royal visit on Wednesday (24 March). Princess Anne visited members of the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service at its base in Waterbeach. The outdoor visit was arranged by the Cambridgeshire Lieutenancy Office, and HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Julie Spence, was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Viridor CEO sees room for ’10 more EfW plants’ VIDEO REPORT: In an exclusive interview with letsrecycle.com Kevin Bradshaw, chief executive of Viridor, highlights how the whole sector has been challenged by the pandemic; cites Viridor’s focus on infrastructure investment, and reveals that its Avonmouth plastics facility will be one of the largest of its type in Europe. Kevin Bradshaw joined Viridor last autumn … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news EPR and DRS consultations – live reaction Much-anticipated consultation documents on a deposit return scheme (DRS) and extended producer responsibility (EPR) were published on 24 March 2021. Follow our live blog below for up-to-the-minute reactions to the policy announcement. Refresh this page throughout the day for the latest responses. The joint consultation on EPR is run by the three governments with responsibility … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news NBF introduces Associate Supplier Membership The National Bed Federation (NBF) has introduced a new membership category for suppliers of component parts and services to bed manufacturers and retailers. The new membership level is open to businesses which are new to selling to the UK and Irish bed market.It follows the introduction last year of an Associate category for start-up bed […] National Bed Federation · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Net Zero: why resource efficiency holds the answers - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 26 Mar 2021 Industry news Mura Announce Wilton UK Project Commences Build Mura are delighted today to announce that construction has started on the world’s first commercial-scale plant to use our revolutionary HydroPRSTM process, able to recycle all forms... Mura Technology news · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news Government urged to reallocate £100 million to heat decarbonisation projects and save 31,000 tonnes of CO2 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news 5 DIY Tips to Decorate Your Home We have spent more time at home over the past year, which has caused a DIY boom. There is a growing trend of upcycling reusable materials as home decorations. After all, it is one of the most sustainable ways to beautify your home. We have picked five of our favourite DIY ideas that you might want to try. Bywaters · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news Government launches second round consultations for EPR and DRS The post Government launches second round consultations for EPR and DRS appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news WRA Initial Response to EPR Consultation The WRA has welcomed DEFRA’s consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility on Packaging which was launched yesterday (Wednesday). While it is clear that the majority of the consultation focuses on household packaging rather than commercial packaging, it does include a section on wood and is proposing changes to reporting requirements for reprocessors as well as looking […] Wood Recyclers Association · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news Duo in legal case over Greatmoor income A hearing in the Queen’s Bench construction division of the High Court took place this week involving Buckinghamshire council and FCC Environment Buckinghamshire. The pair were listed in court documents twice with both sides as challengers in the cases. At issue is understood to be how income is distributed from the use of Greatmoor energy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news NRW updates permits for some waste plants Natural Resources Wales (NRW) had said it has reviewed 36 environmental permits for waste treatment installations, to “ensure they are performing to the highest environmental standards”. The Welsh regulator carried out reviews into permits covering a “wide range of technologies” such as heat treatment for hazardous clinical wastes, Anaerobic Digestion (AD) processes and the recovery of … Read M… letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2021 Industry news Concern over running of Liverpool Streetscene Services An independent report ordered by the government into Liverpool city council has questioned the management of the authority’s services company, Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd. The report said it is “hard to see if this operation is truly being operated as a company”, adding it was possible for “councillors with no apparent role in the management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Mar 2021