Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Net zero carbon: The space between existing UK policy and the goal Here, the question of how net zero carbon emissions can be achieved via existing policy in the UK is dissected. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news ‘No workplace connections’ with MK Covid-19 deaths The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has indicated there are no apparent connections between the working conditions at a waste site in Milton Keynes and the deaths of two RCV drivers who had tested positive for Covid-19. The refuse workers, employed by Serco on their contract for Milton Keynes council, were both drivers but worked … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Enovert issued warning over landfill fire Enovert North has been issued a warning by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) following a fire at its site in Johnstown, Wrexham, last year. The fire broke out on 27 May 2020 at Hafod Quarry Landfill, which involved a “multi agency response” with the local authority and emergency service. North Wales Fire and Rescue Resources concluded … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jan 2021 Industry news Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year The post Thousands of crucial flood defences across England were in poor condition last year appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 24 Jan 2021 Industry news Microsoft Customer Stories Features Recycleye We are delighted to announce that Microsoft has featured Recycleye in their latest Customer Stories series. This collaboration exemplifies how Recycleye’s team are using 21st century to decentralise and digitise the waste management industry.... Recycleye news · 23 Jan 2021 Industry news What is the APPG The post What is the APPG appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Local Authorities, land owners and charities – please perform due diligence before appointing new clothing/textile bank operators The Textile Recycling Association (TRA), the UK’s only recognised trade association for collectors and processors of used clothing and textiles is reminding local authorities, landowners and charities of the importance of undertaking due diligence before they appoint any new clothing/textile bank operators to operate in their area. The association is hearing of increasing incidents where [...] … Textile Recycling Association · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Eligibility for Metals Climate Change Sector Agreement The post Eligibility for Metals Climate Change Sector Agreement appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news What is the metals Climate Change Sector Agreement The post What is the metals Climate Change Sector Agreement appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Confirmation of Extension & TP5 Sector Commitment The post Confirmation of Extension & TP5 Sector Commitment appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Every day, three billion microplastic particles enter the Bay of Bengal Researchers have found that the Ganges River could be for depositing three billion microplastic particles into the Bay of Bengal daily - impacting 655 million people. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news SockShop advent calendar raises more than £17,800 for Emmaus UK Emmaus UK has received a generous donation from leading sock and hosiery retailer SockShop, thanks to proceeds raised from sales of their 2020 Advent Calendar. By donating 15% of the... Emmaus UK · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Powys ponders monthly residual collections Powys county council is considering a switch to collecting residual waste just once a month, partly to cut costs and partly because residents continue to recycle “well”. As part of the proposals, the council could also make cuts to vehicles and staff. Powys county council would continue to collect recycling weekly under the plans, while … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news How Metal Paint Cans are Recycled The post How Metal Paint Cans are Recycled appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news UK Packaging Awards 2020 Metal Pack of the Year Shortlist The post UK Packaging Awards 2020 Metal Pack of the Year Shortlist appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Canned Food Taste Test The post Canned Food Taste Test appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news The Circular Journey of a Paint Can The post The Circular Journey of a Paint Can appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Tins are like old friends animation The post Tins are like old friends animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Metal – The Most Recycled Packaging Material animation The post Metal – The Most Recycled Packaging Material animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news How Food Cans Save Waste animation The post How Food Cans Save Waste animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Field to Food can animation The post Field to Food can animation appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Why Customer Service Isn’t A Waste Of Time For North East Recycling Firm WASTE COLLECTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE MAY SEEM AN UNLIKELY COMBINATION BUT AT KEENAN RECYCLING THEY GO HAND-IN-HAND. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BUILDING LONG-LASTING CLIENT RELATIONS ARE HUGELY IMPORTANT TO THE LEADING FOOD RECYCLING COMPANY. Head of service delivery at Keenan, Andrew Gerlach, explains a little more about why good customer service is paramount for the […] Keenan Recycling · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Confirmation of scheme extension & TP5 commitment – December 2020 The post Confirmation of scheme extension & TP5 commitment – December 2020 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety minutes January 2020 EnvHS mins 21Jan20 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety minutes July 2019 EnvHS mins 24July19FINAL MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Environment & Health & Safety Minutes July 2018 EnvH&S mins 24July18 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Data published online after SEPA cyber attack The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says some of the data stolen by what it believes to be “international serious and organised cyber-crime groups” has been illegally published online. In an update given yesterday (21 January), the environmental regulator said work was underway to analyse the data set. However, it added it may never know … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news Wrap and ZWS partner on lockdown food waste project Zero Waste Scotland and Wrap will partner on a national research project that will examine food waste levels during and after lockdown periods. The 18-month project is being lead by Leeds University and follows findings from Wrap that food waste volumes dropped by 34% during the first national lockdown in 2020, “the sharpest fall on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jan 2021 Industry news British Plastics Federation releases 2021 Recycling Roadmap The post British Plastics Federation releases 2021 Recycling Roadmap appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Paint Cans – Plain The post Paint Cans – Plain appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Beverage Cans – Plain Closed The post Beverage Cans – Plain Closed appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Beverage Ends Picture The post Beverage Ends Picture appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Food Cans Picture – filled open The post Food Cans Picture – filled open appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Clarity Environmental hosts webinar to help prepare businesses for EPR The post Clarity Environmental hosts webinar to help prepare businesses for EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news MPMA Logo The post MPMA Logo appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Metal Recycles Forever Logo – Black & White The post Metal Recycles Forever Logo – Black & White appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news MPMA Competition Compliance Programme – summary Competition Act Document 1 page MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news MPMA Competition Compliance Programme – Full Document Updated Competition Compliance Full Document MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news SUEZ plants over 200 trees at Boz Park, Whitefield SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) has joined up with The City of Trees to plant 240 trees at Boz Park in Whitefield, Bury. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 21 Jan 2021 Industry news Coventry MRF to feature artificial intelligence Coventry city council’s in-house materials recycling facility (MRF) will be “one of the first facilities in the world” to integrate artificial intelligence at the core of its system. According to Machinex, named preferred provider of process equipment last week (see letsrecycle.com story), the 175,000 tonnes per year capacity plant will have 14 SamurAI sorting robots and a further 14 optical so… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jan 2021