Recycling news: 2020

Industry news News in brief (24/11/20) With news on: Pronar shredder from Global Recycling Solutions; Machinex celebrates 50th anniversary; new lid from Storm; and Yotta partners with Panasonic. Pronar releases latest MRW slow speed shredder The Pronar MRW 2.1010 slow-speed shredder has been released in the UK by Global Recycling Solutions which said the machine is “designed to be as versatile … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news Research into waste remediation continues Professor Christopher Howe in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge outlines the ongoing development of the research work undertaken for the Waste Environmental Education Research Trust in partnership with Cambridge University The Waste Environmental Education Research Trust has passed the tenth anniversary of its partnership with Cambridge University for training and cu… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2020 Industry news Plastic Energy takes home three IChemE Global Awards for 2020, including best overall The post Plastic Energy takes home three IChemE Global Awards for 2020, including best overall appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news Essex looks to take HWRCs in-house Essex county council looks set to take the running of its household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) and waste transfer stations in-house from March 2022. The county’s HWRCs are currently run by Veolia, with the French waste management giant having been awarded a contract in May 2013 (see letsrecycle.com story). This is due to end … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news UROC slams ‘unlawful’ enclosed building proposals UROC has responded to the Environment Agency’s appropriate measures proposals by suggesting that they are “unlawful” and would be putting independent waste management businesses at risk. The EA proposals have already caused concern with other companies, as it looks to see more waste operations having to take place in an “enclosed building”. The Agency consultation guidance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news Lockdown Conversations – Growing food at home The Covid-19 lockdown created many challenges for third sector organisations across Scotland and our members have responded strongly and admirably to the crisis. Despite facing an almost overnight loss of trading income many community reuse and recycling organisations have been pivoting their efforts to support those in their communities who were isolated or were [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news Can blue aquaculture be the green protein of the future? Dawn Purchase, Aquaculture Programme Manager at the Marine Conservation Society considers if blue aquaculture can be the green protein of the future. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news WEEE Forum calls for ‘bigger role’ for recycling There should be a “bigger role” for recycling in the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) sector as the source of critical raw materials, the WEEE Forum’s director general has said. Pascal Leroy said the European Union was “very much” dependent on ‘third countries’ for its access to critical raw materials and advanced materials. A … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news Nestlé launches joint coffee pod recycling scheme Nestlé has partnered with Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK to create a “first of its kind recycling programme for coffee pods”. The two companies own a number of coffee pod brands including Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Tassimo. They have “joined forces” to create Podback: a first of its kind recycling programme for coffee pods. As … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Nov 2020 Industry news Junior Controller (m/f) - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Garnier launches shampoo bars to cut plastic L’Oréal’s Garnier brand has announced that it has today (20 November) launched a range of shampoo bars in the UK to offer consumers alternatives to liquid shampoo products in plastic bottles. Garnier says the initiative is the first such move by a major mass market beauty brand, and that the bars have 80% less packaging … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Climate services for resilient and sustainable coastal systems Prof Dr Daniela Jacob at Climate Service Centre Germany (GERICS), explains here how climate services safeguard the development of resilient and sustainable coastal systems. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Researchers predict “faster and hotter” wildfires in California and Nevada Scientists looked at calculations of how dry the air could become throughout the 21st century - it seems that wildfires in California and Nevada are predicted to increase in ferocity. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Enva fined over Paisley magnet fatality Enva Scotland has been fined £264,000 for the death of an employee working on a shredder at its Burnbrae Road, Paisley facility in 2018. The incident took place on 28 March 2018 at an industrial unit owned by recycling company William Tracey Group (see letsrecycle.com story), which was later acquired by a private equity firm and rebranded as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news RDF Conference less than a week away Letsrecycle.com‘s seventh annual RDF Conference, run in collaboration with the RDF Industry Group, is now less than a week away. Topics to be discussed at the online event on 26 November include the impact of the pandemic, Brexit, production, shipping and market trends. Speakers include Attero’s marketing manager and the chair of the RDF Industry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Latest packaging waste data reveals some grades have met 2020 obligation The post Latest packaging waste data reveals some grades have met 2020 obligation appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Changes to Cornish collections delayed Plans to introduce weekly food waste collection and fortnightly waste and recycling collection services in Cornwall have been delayed by almost a year. Cornwall council agreed a new eight-year contract with Biffa to provide waste collection and street cleansing services across the county in January (see letsrecycle.com story). Though initially due to begin on 3 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news Prime Minister sets out 10-point ‘green industrial revolution’ plan The post Prime Minister sets out 10-point ‘green industrial revolution’ plan appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Nov 2020 Industry news European Commission pledges 60GW offshore wind capacity by 2030 The Commission has proposed a specific goal for their ambitions of climate neutrality by 2050, which is bringing offshore wind capacity up to 60GW by 2030. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Why retailers should invest in sustainable waste management Here we discuss the importance of why retailers should be investing in sustainable waste management and take it a step further with circular economy principles. What is sustainable waste management? Sustainable waste management is focused on keeping... The Furniture Recycling Group · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Celebrating Women in Social Enterprise It’s Women in Social Enterprise Week, and we’re celebrating some of the exceptional women in our network. Whether it’s in the workshop, out on construction sites collecting waste wood, sharing knowledge with customers in our shops, keeping everything organised in the office or providing leadership as founder and managing director, there are exceptional women all [...] Community Wood Recycling · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Paris court orders union talks on Veolia’s Suez move A ruling today from France’s Court of Appeal in Paris today (19 November) said that before Veolia can continue in its aim of acquiring rival business Suez, it will have to consult employee representative bodies (largely trade unions). [updated with Suez view below, 2.00pm 19 November] In response Veolia said it took note of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Suez – Veolia: “Je t’aime moi non plus” In this special news report, French journalist Christine Lairy of French publications Metal Tribune and Profession Recycleur traces the developments in Veolia’s bid to acquire Suez. Created in the second half of the 19th century, the Company Generale des Eaux (Veolia) and Lyonnaise des Eaux (Suez) gave birth to an innovative system where they were … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) & the European Green Deal Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) is a new business opportunity to comply with the European Green Deal, explains Dr Soraya Prieto-Fernández from TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news #WhoKnew 19th November is Social Enterprise Day. We believe that now more than ever communities working together in businesses set up for people not for profit have a key role in tackling the challenges we face and rebuilding our economy to create a greener future with opportunities for all. To mark the event, we’re partnering with [...] Community Wood Recycling · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Supporting Scottish Communities During Covid-19 CRNS are pleased to publish our recent impact report Supporting Scottish Communities During Covid-19 (downloadable pdf). This report covers: Beyond Covid-19 - 2020 has been a tremendously difficult year for the community resources sector. Many organisations stopped trading overnight at the start of lockdown, resulting in a sudden and serious loss of income along with [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news BAN chief hits out at focus on recycling The executive director of the Basel Action Network (BAN) criticised proponents of the ‘circular economy’ for focusing on recycling and ignoring waste prevention. Jim Puckett suggested an emphasis on recycling within the circular economy had led to the export of hazardous waste from plastics and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to developing countries, a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Shake up at Viridor as Piddington replaced Viridor has confirmed Kevin Bradshaw as its new chief executive, succeeding Phil Piddington. Mr Bradshaw, 51, joined Viridor in September 2020. Most recently he was chief executive of van business Northgate plc for just under three years, before departing in December 2019; he has an MA from Cambridge University in mechanical engineering. Mr Bradshaw said: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Nov 2020 Industry news Why the Ten Point Plan can be a turning point for the net zero transition Nick Molho, Executive Director, reflects on the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution Aldersgate Group · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news Meet Our New Joiner: Thomas Alden ... Recycleye news · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news Reuse Network member hopes to collect 24,000 unwanted electrical items in the Highland New electrical waste collection containers in Highland will aim to collect 24,000 unwanted small electrical items providing 1,200 of refurbished affordable electricals for local residents. Reuse Network · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news Fenix’s battery plant fails to open The opening of Fenix Battery Recycling Ltd’s mixed chemistry battery recycling facility in the West Midlands has been delayed by at least two months, despite claims it would be up and running in October. The company announced in September 2020 that its Willenhall-based shredding and recycling plant was to start recycling alkaline batteries in October … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news Lockdown Conversations – Furnishing Temporary Accommodation The Covid-19 lockdown created many challenges for third sector organisations across Scotland and our members have responded strongly and admirably to the crisis. Despite facing an almost overnight loss of trading income many community reuse and recycling organisations have been pivoting their efforts to support those in their communities who were isolated or were [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news UKRI invests £8m into plastic waste projects UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £8 million of funding to ten university-led research projects that aim to tackle plastic waste in the UK. The leg of funding comes from the £60 million Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) programme, announced by the government in 2018. This aims to establish the UK as a leading … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news UKRI funds £20 million to address global plastic waste problem The global plastic waste situation will receive an investment of £20 million from UKRI - research partnerships will begin with 11 countries. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news REA comments on PM’s Announcement of 10-point plan REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news News in brief (18/11/20) With news on: CRA calls for early reopening of charity shops; EMR leads electric vehicle end-of-life supply chain project; Acumen Waste Services acquires Chemwaste; and, REPIC supports WEEE Forum call to increase collections CRA calls for early reopening of charity shops The Charity Retail Association has written to the Secretary of State for the Department … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news Agency outlines when Covid-19 waste can be incinerated The Environment Agency has issued a regulatory position statement (RPS) outlining when operators of permitted municipal waste incinerators can accept Covid-19 waste. In a document published today (17 November), the Agency says the RPS applies for those wishing to incinerate coronavirus waste without varying their permit. The RPS reads: “Your environmental permit states the waste … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Nov 2020 Industry news The rise of reusables The new ban on some single use items on 1 October 2020, following Scotland’s ban in 2019, signifies the growing commitment across the UK to address single use plastics. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, we are faced with a fresh onslaught of single use plastics being used to tackle the spread of the virus. Senior Consultant Hanna Plant looks at where that leaves reusables, and what the fu… Resource Futures · 18 Nov 2020