Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Charity news round-up (21/01/2019) With news on BIU Group signing and Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance; Mick George’s Christmas tree composting effort; Gaskells supports a sports club; and, Smart Solutions staff helping the NSPCC. BIU Group to offer funds to air ambulance charity Textile recycling organisation BIU Group has established a new fundraising partnership with the Lincs & Notts … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news REA launches bioenergy review with new Call for Evidence The REA has launched a far-reaching review into the future of bioenergy in the UK. Bioenergy is energy generated from bio-based fuels, such as wood pellets and biodiesel. The review comes shortly after the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated bioenergy’s contribution to UK total energy could more than double by 2050. The International Energy Agency (IEA) described bioenergy as ‘the overl… REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news Construction of Millerhill EfW ‘ahead of schedule’ FCC Environment has announced that completion of its £142 million Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Millerhill, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is “ahead of schedule”, with commissioning activities now at an advanced stage. Work on the facility began in December 2016, with construction of the plant due to take 30 months, ahead of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news EMR fined £300,000 by competitions authority European Metals Recycling (EMR) has been ordered to pay penalties totalling £300,000 by the Competitions and Markets Authority for failing to comply with an enforcement order regarding a 2017 acquisition. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed the penalties earlier this month, issued in relation to the takeover of Metal and Waste Recycling (MWR) by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news News from the Network 14 – 18 January Your weekly roundup of news from the network. Vision 21 feature on BBC Radio News in Gloucestershire We’ve been talking about the importance of repair and Repair Cafes this morning on BBC Radio #Gloucestershire. Cirencester Repair Cafe 26th Jan, Cheltenham RC 2nd Feb and there are RCs in Lydney and Newent next month @BBCGlos @reuse_network […] Reuse Network · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news Kent opts for HWRC charges despite fly-tipping concern Kent county council has moved forward with plans to introduce charges for ‘non-household waste’ at all 16 of its Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The decision follows a consultation where around 80% of the near 3,000 respondents disagreed with the proposals, mainly expressing concerns about increased fly tipping. However, the council … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2019 Industry news Zeus - WasteCare WasteCare · 20 Jan 2019 Industry news WB13679_BSI_BS8001_Executive Brief_A5_2pp_v4.indd - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 20 Jan 2019 Industry news Reduce, reuse… and repeat! Archana Pisharody, Consultant at Resource Futures shares her thoughts on a recent business breakfast in Bristol hosted by the Future Economy Network, where presentations provided a positive outlook on the way forward to many of the unresolved challenges in the waste industry. Resource Futures · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news See vehicles in action at Letsrecycle Live Details of some of the live demonstrations that will be taking place at the two-day Letsrecycle Live trade show have been revealed. The event, taking place on 22nd & 23rd May 2019 at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, has attracted interest from across the waste and recycling sector with more than 3,000 visitors now expected to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news People news round-up (18/01/2019) With news on: Reconomy appoints CIO; Andusia welcomes Fraser Cutting; Hartley joins Renewi board; Global Recycling Solutions’ appointment. Reconomy appoints chief information officer Outsourced waste management and recycling services provider, Reconomy, has appointed Jody Fullman as chief information officer. Joining Reconomy in January in a newly created role, Mr Fullman will assume overall re… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news US agribusiness calls on Trump to target UK food and environment rules in Brexit trade deal The post US agribusiness calls on Trump to target UK food and environment rules in Brexit trade deal appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Is Defra sweeping residual waste under the carpet? Libby Forrest, policy & parliamentary affairs officer at the Environmental Services Association, looks at what the Resources & Waste Strategy tells us about future energy from waste capacity needs and investment. It is common to see Whitehall ‘taking out the trash’ just before Summer and Christmas breaks, and dump various documents and announcements to clear … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Council worker killed after East Kilbride bin lorry collision A South Lanarkshire council worker has been killed following a collision with a waste collection vehicle in East Kilbride on Thursday (17 January) morning. Police Scotland has confirmed that officers attended the scene alongside paramedics after an emergency call at 10.15. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation into the incident is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Aberdeenshire to approve three-weekly residual waste move Aberdeenshire council is expected to approve plans next week to move to a three-weekly collection service for residual waste. The proposals are part of a new waste strategy for the region, which is seeking to maximise the “environmental, community and financial benefits” from the waste produced in the county. It also comes ahead of Scotland’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news Explore Stourbridge Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 18 Jan 2019 Industry news UK WEEE Open Scope webinar Following December's Open Scope webinar, this session will focus on how the guidance will specifically affect producers operating in the UK market Der Beitrag UK WEEE Open Scope webinar erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Greg Clark reaffirms the potential of renewables In a speech made earlier today regarding the suspension of the Hitachi nuclear programme, Secretary of State Greg Clark claimed that renewable technologies are not only ‘cheap, but also readily available.’ This comes just two months after claiming ‘cheap power is now green power’ in his speech After the Trilemma. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Businesses partner for $1.5bn plastic waste ‘alliance’ Resources and waste firms Veolia and Suez are among 27 businesses to launch a ‘global alliance’ intended to improve the collection and recycling of plastic products. Signatories to the initiative have committed more than £1.16 billion [$1.5 billion] over the next five years, which will be delivered through the not-for-profit organisation – the Alliance to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Monmouthshire to make separate glass collection switch Residents in Monmouthshire are set to receive a new glass recycling box following a “successful” glass recycling trial of over 6,500 properties which began in 2016. From 4 March glass bottles and jars will no longer be accepted in recycling bags, but collected fortnightly in the recycling boxes. The move is designed to improve the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Jail term for ‘trommel fines’ school dumping A 61-year-old man from Manchester has been has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after admitting to dumping 100 tonnes of trommel fines at a school car park in Oldham. Francis Heaton, from Gorton, pleaded guilty at Tameside Magistrates Court last month (18 December), after Kingfisher Special School was left with a bill of more … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news EU research fund gave millions to coal projects in 2018 The post EU research fund gave millions to coal projects in 2018 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Luton council to issue penalties for ‘side waste’ Luton residents have been warned that they could face penalties of up to £400 if they leave extra black sacks and items of waste alongside residual waste bins, under a new enforcement campaign by the council. From the end of this month (January) this waste will be stickered by the council to warn people that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Working with Colgate to improve future products Colgate needed dynamic experts to help them come up with a winning product idea. Anna's role was to push the thinking further, act as a sounding board and provide insight and constructive feedback. Zero Waste Week · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news ELV permit failure leads to penalty for Nottingham man A 64-year-old man who admitted to illegally depolluting and dismantling end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) at a site in Nottingham has been ordered to pay more than £13,000 and handed a four-month curfew. Tony Haywood of Waterford Drive, Chaddesden, was charged following an investigation by the Environment Agency and appeared at Derby Magistrates Court last week (10 January). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Press release ERP joins On-Pack Recycling Label scheme in its mission to drive up recycling rates Der Beitrag Press release erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Hybrid ships take to the high seas - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Cars, Bras and Brassicas – a story about habits and waste Anna was approached to speak at the Abingdon Mahwe group for a thoughtful talk and discussion about how we can adopt more helpful habits to reduce our impact on our planet. Zero Waste Week · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Helping Oxfordshire residents get the most out of their Christmas turkey Oxfordshire County Council asked for our help with running a campaign to encourage Oxford residents make the most of their food over Christmas. Zero Waste Week · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news Surrey Police Make a Fantastic Reduction in Plastic Waste Surrey Police needed display materials and information for a waste awareness event at their HQ canteen. Their waste contractor and catering suppliers were attending the event, along with 500 staff. Zero Waste Week · 17 Jan 2019 Industry news M&S trials ‘plastic free’ fruit & veg aisles Leading retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a three-month trial of over 90 lines of loose fruit and vegetables free of plastic packaging. Starting today (16 January), the trial at the store the retailer’s store in Tolworth, Kingston-upon-Thames is part of the retailer’s commitment to reduce the amount of plastic it uses in its product. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news ESA chairman welcomes Strategy ‘direction’ VIDEO: ESA chairman Phil Piddington has described the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy as a ‘move in the right direction’ – adding that the waste sector is now awaiting ‘bankable’ certainty on policy from government. Speaking exclusively to letsrecycle.com this week, Mr Piddington, who is also the managing director of waste and resources business Viridor, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news Mend it Phillip Ward considers how a circular economy needs goods which are designed to last longer and are capable of being fixed - and probably upgraded - when they go wrong or improvements become available. But as with recycling, it’s not enough to wish for the outcome without addressing the systems needed to make it achievable in practice - and those systems need to address the whole repair environ… Resource Futures · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news Waste sector seeks clarity following Brexit deal vote Waste and resources industry figures have reacted to the vote against the government’s Brexit deal in Parliament yesterday (15 Janaury), with the prospect of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit continuing to cause concern. Yesterday’s vote in the House of Commons against Theresa May’s deal leaves a range of potential outcomes on the table, including the possibility of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news Council seeks end to Birmingham waste dispute Birmingham council has said that it may seek court action against trade unions representing city refuse workers if further talks fail to bring an end to industrial action. The potential action has caused a major split in the council’s cabinet, with the cabinet member for waste and recycling at Birmingham city council, Majid Mahmood, dramatically … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news ELV recycling and recovery target missed after rate drop EXCLUSIVE: The UK saw a drop of 4.7% in its End of Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling and recovery rate in 2016, meaning it missed the statutory 95% EU target for the year. The latest data published by the EU statistics agency Eurostat – shows that the UK recorded a 92.25% recycling and recovery rate for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jan 2019 Industry news Inspiring a reduction in landfill waste at the Wellbeing Farm The Wellbeing Farm reduced their black bin use from 6 black sacks in a weekend to half a bag during Zero Waste Week. Zero Waste Week · 15 Jan 2019 Industry news Reflections on the Resources & Waste Strategy Jeff Rhodes, head of environment & external affairs at Biffa dives into some of the detail and debate from the government’s Resources & Waste Strategy. As the dust settles after publication of the long-awaited Resources & Waste Strategy just before Christmas – almost catching people by surprise during a convenient lull in Parliamentary Brexit proceedings … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jan 2019 Industry news Dorset sees recycling costs rise ‘Significant changes’ in the market for recyclable material could lead to a cost of around £685,000 for the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), the organisation has revealed. However, ‘favourable forecasts’ in the budget for residual waste and other operational resources mean that the Partnership has predicted an overspend of around £74,000 for the 2018/19 financial year, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jan 2019 Industry news News in brief (15/01/2019) With news on: Local projects benefit from Beddington Community Fund; South Hams consults on comms; FCC relaunches reuse shop; and, J&B career planning. Projects benefit from Beddington Community Fund Community projects local to Viridor’s energy recovery facility in South London have received around £65,000 through the Beddington Community Fund. Successful projects have ranged from the … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jan 2019