Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Log in - FCC Environment FCC Environment UK · 30 Jan 2022 Industry news Log In - Just Style Just Style · 29 Jan 2022 Industry news Litter picking hub launch in Grangetown The post Litter picking hub launch in Grangetown appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news UK leading the solution on clothing recycling, say industry chiefs 28th January 2022 The UK is leading the solution to clothing re-use and recycling, say textile industry chiefs, and we can all play a vital role. Responding to recent reports that environment ministers in Chile are calling for a stop to unsold clothing being dumped in the Atacama desert, the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) – [...] Read More... from UK leading the solution on clothing recycl… Textile Recycling Association · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Sector invited to comment on Veolia/Suez impact The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a deadline of 5pm on 11 February for the waste sector and others to submit comments on Veolia’s proposed takeover of Suez in the UK. In Paris, Veolia has agreed to acquire its rival, Suez, for a price of €20.50 (£17.71) per share (see letsrecycle.com story). As … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Tasty vegan recipes from Greenpeace supporters Greenpeace supporters from Bloxham to Ulverston shared their delicious vegan recipes for you to try at home! Greenpeace UK · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Fashion industry probed by the CMA over ‘greenwashing’ The post Fashion industry probed by the CMA over ‘greenwashing’ appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news A Green Reset: What 2022 will bring for businesses and the environment The post A Green Reset: What 2022 will bring for businesses and the environment appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Clarity Environmental positions for further growth with restructure and expansion The post Clarity Environmental positions for further growth with restructure and expansion appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Blue Group chooses sensor-based sorting technology from TOMRA Recycling as part of Cireco’s multimillion pound MRF upgrade A MULTIMILLION-POUND plant refurb and investment in new equipment from TOMRA Recycling has helped boost material recovery rates and more than doubled capacity at Cireco’s state-of-the-art MRF in Dunfermline, Fife, on Scotland’s east coast. The MRF has been designed as a high-capacity dual plant to process two Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) waste streams collected from... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news The need for inclusivity within environmental justice Yale university researchers have called for a more inclusive environmental justice movement for the LGBTQ+ community Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Expert applauds Morrisons move to reduce food waste SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons has announced it is scrapping the ‘use by’ dates on its milk bottles in favour of consumers using the ‘sniff test’ to see whether the milk can still be used to prevent food waste. WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) estimates that one third of all food produced for humans is wasted... Skip & Waste Magazine · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news An interview with The Tumani Trust Every month I have the pleasure of interviewing other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion. This month, I'm in Tanzania volunteering on a tree planting initiative that I started 2 years ago with The Tumaini Trust. At a time when tree planting is high ... Repair Cafe Wales · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Social distancing could protect trees from environmental disasters Research suggests less crowded trees have higher chances of survival after fire, insect infestation and the ongoing march of climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Rate of reuse drops 60% in 2021 There was a 60% drop in the number of items reused by UK reuse charities and social enterprises in the 2020/21 financial year because of Covid-19, according to the Reuse Network. According to the membership body’s social impact report for 2021, released today (28 January), the government-imposed lockdowns resulted in many reuse charities and social … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news ESA fears further reform delays due to ‘political issues’ The executive director of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) has expressed concerns the government could delay the process of reforming the waste sector due to the “political issues of the day”. Jacob Hayler spoke yesterday (27 January) at letsrecycle.com’s virtual Outlook Conference for 2022. Emma Beal, chair of the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news HMRC exempts silage film from plastics tax HMRC has exempted silage film from the upcoming plastics tax after lobbying from farmers, MPs, and producers. This comes despite calls for the exemption being rejected by the Secretary and Treasury minister Helen Whately MP in parliament earlier this month (see letsrecycle.com story). The treasury was lobbied by the Conservative MP for Amber Valley Nigel … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Viridor and Swindon agree £58m residual waste deal EXCLUSIVE: Swindon borough council and Viridor have agreed on a deal worth £58 million to process kerbside collected residual waste. The deal with Viridor means it is unclear what the future holds for the solid recovered fuel (SRF) facility operated by the council-owned company Public Power Solutions (PPS), where Swindon’s residual waste is currently sent … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Jan 2022 Industry news Presentation Title - ir.cocacolaep.com Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Clinical waste trial looms over ‘storage of human body parts’ The former boss of a clinical waste company faces trial over the alleged illegal storage of human body parts and other materials. It is also alleged that Garry Pettigrew obstructed an investigation by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, writes our correspondent. Mr Pettigrew, 54, was managing director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited which went into … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Ventilation need remains as Covid rules eased With the ending of several Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in England, the Health and Safety Executive has reminded the industry that in three areas of the workplace, controls remain unchanged: adequate ventilation; sufficient cleaning; and good hand hygiene. Also emphasising the importance of adequate ventilation for waste crews, the chair of the WISH Forum, Chris Jones, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news How to reduce your hotel’s carbon footprint As a hotelier, your visitors are your pride and joy, and providing an enjoyable, relaxing stay is your highest priority. But as we head towards a greener economy, the sustainability of your business is a growing priority too. Adopting eco-friendly practices is a worldwide effort, with many companies making significant adjustments to mitigate the impact of climate change. Bywaters · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Southend takes more time on Veolia contract Southend council’s cabinet has postponed voting on whether the authority should opt against extending its contract with Veolia. On Monday (24 January), councillors on Southend’s scrutiny committee rejected a proposal to renew the waste and recycling collection contract, instead opting to “test the market” with a new tender (see letsrecycle.com story). The decision was set to … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news For disabled environmentalists, discrimination and exclusion are a daily reality From straws to street design, disabled people are often left out of the environmental decisions that affect them most. Greenpeace UK · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Behaviour Change becomes subsidiary of WRAP Not-for-profit social enterprise Behaviour Change became a subsidiary of WRAP as of 5 January, the sustainability charity announced yesterday (26 January). WRAP says the move follows intensified concern about the climate emergency but “too little focus” on the impact of individual consumption in the wake of the COP26 climate summit. Founded in 2009, businesses, Behaviour … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Jan 2022 Industry news Webinar invite: Industrial Energy Transformation Fund’s (IETF) new £60 million competition The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently launched the next opportunity to bid for funding from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and would like to invite ADBA members to join the IETF Phase 2: Spring 2022 competition briefing webinar on Tuesday 1 February. Businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news ADBA meets Lord Callanan, again ADBA meets Lord Callanan, again On 24th January, the ADBA team met with Lord Callanan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at BEIS, to build on previous conversations on current barriers to growth of the UK AD industry and the support needed to overcome them. This was the third meeting with the Minister following the first one… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news EA publish response to TCM consultation Between 14 June to 9 August 2021 the EA ran a consultation on the attendance requirements for technically competent managers (TCM) on permitted waste sites. The two main areas requiring feedback were: options for proposed changes to the methods of calculating TCM attendance and other proposed changes to the attendance requirements proposed implementation timescales Three… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news One simple way to boost your funds in 2022 What are your fundraising goals this year? A new project, improved facilities, more equipment and supplies? Whatever you are aiming for, make sure easyfundraising is a part of your strategy easyfundraising enables you and your supporters to raise free donations towards your campaign target simply by shopping online with leading retailers Free to register and use, signing […] UK Men's Sheds Association · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Heat networks an ‘important option’ for decarbonising London Ensuring heat from energy from waste (EfW) plants is used in heat networks is “an important option” for decarbonising London’s buildings sector, a report suggests. The report, commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, notes that waste heat is already being “deployed” in London under the North London Heat and Power Project, which will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news South London councils oppose Beddington EfW expansion The South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) has vowed to oppose any further expansion of Viridor’s Beddington energy from waste (EfW) plant. Viridor has applied to the Environment Agency to expand the capacity of the plant by 10% to 382,000 tonnes. The company said that by doing so it will be able to treat waste from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NHS Test and Trace explores ‘recyclable’ Covid-19 tests The minister of health says NHS Test and Trace is exploring alternatives made from “predominantly recyclable or biodegradable materials” to current Covid-19 testing equipment. Edward Argar, Conservative MP for Arnwood, also said the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) was “reviewing the potential” of reusable face masks in acute settings. Mr Argar responded yesterday … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Nanoplastics in snow: The extensive impact of plastic pollution Plastic has been found everywhere, from plastic pollution in the oceans, to microplastics in food – researchers have now located nanoplastic particles in the snow. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Welsh minister rebuts council fears over inefficient DRS The climate change minister for Wales has appeared to acknowledge that council recycling schemes in Wales are efficient, and that councils will lose material to a deposit return scheme (DRS) which could be less efficient. Producers have also come under fire from the minister for their production of packaging. She accused them of the “willy-nilly” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NBF encourages the UK bed sector to support National Apprenticeship Week 2022 The National Bed Federation (NBF) is showing its support for National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February) by urging those in the UK bed sector to seriously consider introducing apprenticeships if they are looking to build and develop their workforce in 2022. This year marks the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week, a seven-day celebration that encourages individuals […] National Bed Federation · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news NLWA formally signs £683m Edmonton contract The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has formally signed a £683 million contract with Spanish construction company Acciona to build the new Edmonton energy from waste (EfW) plant. The signing of the contract on Monday (24 January) will see Acciona begin preparation works at the site ahead of constructing the 700,000 tonnes per year facility. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Work ‘well underway’ at Bristol HWRC The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into the Bristol Waste Company’s application for an environmental permit for a new household waste recycling centre (HWRC). Work on the Hartcliffe Household Reuse and Recycling Centre, which will be based on Hartcliffe Way in the south of the city, began in March 2020. Cllr Nicola Beech, Bristol’s cabinet … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news CIWM supports circular WasteAid project in The Gambia The WasteAid charity has rolled out a “circular economy network” project in The Gambia. Launched on 14 January, the network will aim to help improve the management of resources and wastes in the country, preventing pollution and supporting livelihoods in a green economy. The project is supported by up to £150,000 of funding from the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news King size crane for metal recycling at Redcar Multi-award winning, metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested in a Mantsinen 70 hydraulic crane for its metal processing site at Redcar Bulk Terminal, to increase its export handling capacity for ferrous metals. Ward Recycling · 26 Jan 2022 Industry news Wamitab/TCM refresher course - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 26 Jan 2022