Recycling news: 2019

Industry news Trade waste boosts Biffa revenues Biffa has reported half year results to 27 September 2019 which showed net revenues up by 8.7% to £560 million and underlying operating profit (before exceptional items) up 8.3%. Alongside the numbers issued today (13 November), the company revealed it has recently acquired the trade waste business of Ribbex UK (£2.5m value) and Kier (£0.2m). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news Britain ranks second to last for power system flexibility in review of nine leading European countries-REA Report Britain ranks eighth out of nine northern European countries in attracting and facilitating investment in electricity system flexibility, a new industry report finds REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news Germany discussed blocking European plan to stop funding fossil fuel projects The post Germany discussed blocking European plan to stop funding fossil fuel projects appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news AEB works completed ‘ahead of schedule’ All six combustion lines at Amsterdam’s AEB energy from waste plant are now back online, and the facility’s operators have said it will “gradually” reach contracted volumes again soon. The facility, which was commissioned in 1993, is one of the largest in the Netherlands, and is a major off-taker of residual waste, in the form … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news Forestry sector 'failing' to combat forced labour - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news In pictures: The Brazilian Amazon in 2019 The post In pictures: The Brazilian Amazon in 2019 appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 13 Nov 2019 Industry news People news round-up (12/11/19) With news on:Mick George appoints new CFO; Additions for waste and recycling recruiters; UKWSL expands corporate team; Vanden Recycling appoints business development manager Mick George appoints new CFO The Mick George Group has appointed Alan Hardy as its new chief financial officer. Mr Hardy has more than 20 years’ board level experience and is tasked … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news ‘Investment needed’ for Scottish Circular Economy Bill Councils need to see more investment from Holyrood ahead of the Scottish government’s Circular Economy Bill, according to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The group has warned that improvements in recycling and resource management will be impossible if local authorities do not have the funding to transition to the new schemes which the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news Raising Awareness - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news Potter Group charges dismissed at Pembroke Dock trial All charges against Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd – also known as Potter Group – in relation to its site at Unit 41, Pembroke Dock have been dismissed at trial. Potter Group faced ten charges relating to breaching its environmental permit through its storage of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) in a manner that was not in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news Dutch ‘RDF tax’ faces critical vote The Netherlands’ House of Representatives will vote this week on its government’s tax plans for 2020, which include a €31 per tonne tax on the import of refuse derived fuel (RDF). The tax could have a big impact on the UK which exports about 14% of its residual waste overseas in the form of RDF … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news Upstream Battle® - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news UK set to miss raft of environmental targets in 2020 and beyond The post UK set to miss raft of environmental targets in 2020 and beyond appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 12 Nov 2019 Industry news E Newsletter - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Environment Agency continues to tackle flooding across the UK Ongoing river flooding continues to impact communities in parts of South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Waste industry hit by flood disruption Flooding across the UK this weekend has caused disruption to a number of waste and recycling services. Most of the disruption has affected the north of England, particularly Yorkshire where flooding was caused by the River Don bursting its banks. In Doncaster, the town’s waste contractor Suez reported on Friday (8 November) that it had … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Terms of Borrowing - Library of Things Library of Things · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news ADBA writes to party leaders outlining ‘wish list’ The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has written to all national party leaders setting out a ‘wish list’ of actions it would like government to take to bring clarity to the sector. The letter outlined that the industry requires clarity on policy affecting it, including stepping up plans for compulsory food waste collections … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Time for a sea-change in ocean protection Here, Louisa Casson from Greenpeace UK explains the ongoing need for significant ocean protection. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news CRNS Annual Conference ‘Growing Your Impact, Telling Your Story’ This year’s conference was a vibrant and dynamic event which focussed very much on the impact our members and stakeholders are making in the community based resources sector. With so much good work being done at national level, grassroots level and everywhere in-between, it is important that we periodically remind ourselves that this story should, and must, be [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Biogen acquires Weston-super-Mare AD site Food waste and anaerobic digestion (AD) specialists Biogen has acquired a 1.1 MW anaerobic digestion (AD) site in Somerset from Enovert. The facility, at Weston-super-Mare was acquired from Enovert for an undisclosed sum and the deal was led by Ancala Partners, an infrastructure investment manager. Commenting on the acquisition, Adam Feneley, managing director of Biogen, said: … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news WIDP programme ‘moving to new phase’ The government’s long running Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme (WIDP) is moving to a new phase after helping to deliver the ‘vast majority’ of infrastructure under the progamme. Established by Defra in 2006, WIDP was intended to accelerate the delivery of residual waste treatment infrastructure such as energy-from-waste plants. This was imperative at the time to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2019 Industry news Library of Things - Library of Things Library of Things · 10 Nov 2019 Industry news 9 ways to use up a glut of parsnips I was recently given a glut of parsnips by a friend. Now I have to admit, I’m not overly keen on sweet vegetables, although I’ll add sweet potato to a stew, but I’m determined to use up this gift! I asked members of our Facebook Group for their ideas, and they didn’t disappoint: Parsnip Soup… Zero Waste Week · 9 Nov 2019 Industry news SUPs: Warning over ‘unintended consequences’ Plastics recyclers have warned that the regulatory framework behind the reduction of single use plastics (SUPs) could cause “serious unintended consequences”. This was the general verdict from the 2019 British Plastics Federations (BPF) recycling seminar held in London yesterday, November 7. The event was kicked off by Roger Baynham, the chairman of the BPF Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news News in brief (08/11/19) With news on; Smurfit Kappa launches new food-safe packaging; Northampton homes move to wheeled bins; Viridor employ ‘pester power’ with packed lunch scheme; B&M first in North West to earn DVSA accreditation, and; Danish brand launches 100% recycled socks. Smurfit Kappa launches new food-safe packaging Smurfit Kappa has launched a food-safe packaging in partnership with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Challenging climate change with ‘generation green’ Here, read about the rise of the infamous Greta-led 'generation green' and what can be done to support it. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news CIWM announces ‘streamlined’ trustee board The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has announced the appointment of a new trustee board which has been “significantly reduced to streamline and improve responsiveness”. The board will be in post with effect from 13th November and comprises the five members of the CIWM presidential team and seven trustees. According to the CIWM, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Johnson and Gove back Rebecca Pow’s re-election campaign Both Michael Gove and Boris Johnson have thrown their support behind the recycling minister’s bid for re-election in her Taunton Deane constituency in Somerset. Rebecca Pow, the current recycling minister, launched her re-election campaign for the seat last Friday, which she has held since 2015. The campaign comes after parliament was officially dissolved this week … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Hackney installs ‘UK first’ reverse vending machine Hackney council has claimed to be the first local authority to install a reverse vending machine as part of its efforts to improve recycling rates in flats and on estates. The new machine, which has been supplied by Unisan, is installed on an estate in Hoxton and residents will receive vouchers in exchange for recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Nov 2019 Industry news Royal Parks success for Emmaus runners Eleven runners recently took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, raising a phenomenal £5,289.48 which will go towards providing support for people that have been homeless. Toby Bush, who secured... Emmaus UK · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Soy production linked to habitat loss in Brazil Researchers found that consumer markets for soy products have been linked to habitat loss in Brazil, suggesting a threat to biodiversity. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Renewi’s UK revenue drops amid RDF tax warnings Renewi’s UK revenue has fallen in the past six months as the company’s half year results warn of “potential future risks” from Brexit and the Dutch incinerator tax. And, today’s (07 November) half year results –which are for first half of the financial year (April- September)– say that the potential tax on RDF exports to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Success for Bywaters and BNP PRE at 2019 PFM Awards Last night Bywaters and BNP Paribas Real Estate are thrilled to say we have won the PFM Partnership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. It’s fantastic to be recognised for the work we have done so far, and are looking forward to continuing to make an impact in the future. Bywaters · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Five small steps for a more sustainable 2020 Here, we cut through the confusion to discuss how you can realistically change your life to live a more sustainable 2020. Open Access Government — Environment · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Craemer expands with second Telford site Plastics manufacturer Craemer Group is expanding with the opening of a second facility at Hortonwood West in Telford. The £25 million site for plastics injection moulding will be used to produce wheelie bins, pallets and storage and transport containers. This will include new products for Craemer UK’s portfolio, including a range of four-wheeled commercial waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Opposition to renewables hits an all-time low in the run up to the ‘climate election’ The latest public attitudes tracker published today has found that opposition to renewables has hit an all-time low. This comes just over a month before what has been deemed by opposition parties as the ‘climate change election’. REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Cheshire West and Chester backs Protos gasifier Cheshire West and Chester council has unanimously approved plans for a 175,000 tonne-per-year capacity gasification plant at Protos, near Ellesmere Port. The facility is being developed by Progressive Energy and will look to generate ‘renewable gas’ from ‘unrecyclable wood’ and refuse derived fuel. This will be sourced primarily from the local region and discussions are … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Nov 2019 Industry news Six insights on accelerating innovation to reach net zero Nick Molho, Executive Director of the Aldersgate Group, explains how to accelerate innovation to reach net zero. Aldersgate Group · 6 Nov 2019 Industry news Deposits for drinks cans ‘will boost plastic use’ Aluminium recycling body Alupro has hit out at plans for an ‘all in’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) planned for Scotland in 2021, saying it could increase the use of plastic bottles. This follows similar warnings from the glass industry in recent weeks, as criticism of how a DRS will operate ramps up. Earlier this year, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2019