Recycling news: 2022

Industry news Omicron pushes absence rates to near 5%, LARAC finds Absence rates among local authority waste crews and drivers due to the coronavirus pandemic soared to nearly 5% at the beginning of January, according to LARAC. Consequently, a number of recycling and food and garden waste services are starting to be suspended or delayed. In a survey of member councils, the local authority recycling officers … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Veolia joins Suez with extra time for inquiry documents Veolia has been given more time to provide the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) with the required information for the phase 2 investigation into its takeover of Suez. The notice was given by the CMA on 11 January, 24 hours after Suez was also granted the same dispensation (see letsrecycle.com story). On 21 December … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Construction of Geminor’s Hull plant to begin this month UK construction company Keltbray is to begin building a 150,000 tonnes per year capacity material recycling facility (MRF) in Hull for waste fuel specialist Geminor this January. The Geminor HUB is expected to be operational from the end of 2022, producing refuse derived fuel (RDF) and waste plastic fractions for the chemical recycling industry. Geminor … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Keenan Recycling strengthens presence in England with key acquisition THE UK’s leading food waste collection firm, Keenan Recycling has announced an acquisition as it gears up for further growth in 2022. The firm, which last year achieved full coverage of the UK, has purchased the food waste wheelie bin collection arm of JNL Waste Services Limited for an undisclosed value. The acquisition, including new... Skip & Waste Magazine · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Sophie Walker named new CEO at Dsposal FORMER Dsposal COO, Sophie Walker, has taken on the role of CEO and a new CIO role has been created as part of a growth and reach focussed reorganisation of the top roles at the waste software company. On 13th January, Dsposal announced that its former Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sophie Walker, is to... Skip & Waste Magazine · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Calculating research and action needed in conservation strategies A new conservation tool predicts the ideal amount of time to spend on researching a habitat before ensuring effective protection. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news A ‘Chemical Cocktail’ is threatening England’s rivers Today the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has published a new report concluding that a ‘chemical cocktail’ of sewage, slurry and plastic is polluting English rivers and putting public health and nature at risk. The report is the result of its inquiry into water quality in English rivers, launched in December 2020. None of England’s […] CHEM Trust · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Veolia receives draft permit for Alton EfW plant The Environment Agency has launched a second consultation on Veolia’s plans for an energy from waste (EfW) plant in Alton, Hampshire, after granting draft approval for an environmental permit. However, the plant would still need to gain planning permission from Hampshire county council, which has “yet to be determined”. Veolia submitted its plans for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Waste sector an area for jobs growth, says Green Alliance The government needs to take an integrated approach to the challenge of green jobs, environmental group Green Alliance says in a report this week. The study, “Closing the UK’s green skills gap” identifies the waste and recycling sector as one area for growth in green jobs and makes a number of recommendations. And, in terms … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jan 2022 Industry news Implementing a Water Stewardship Plan Global water scarcity is now considered an imminent threat, and stakeholders from across industries are taking notice. Anthesis Group · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news UK households ‘abandon’ 4.2 million electrical items over Christmas UK households bought nearly 40 million electrical items in the period between Black Friday and Christmas, according to research conducted by the Recycle Your Electricals campaign. The campaign says this resulted in 4.2 million unwanted electrical items being “abandoned”, with the hoarding of 2.2 million items and the other 2 million thrown away. Recycle Your … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Californians continue to struggle with a lack of safe, sanitary drinking water Safe drinking water in California is becoming scarce, as contaminated drinking water continues to disproportionately impact communities of colour in the state. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Valentine’s 2022 The post Valentine’s 2022 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Ward replaces corporate Christmas gifts with donation to local charity Midlands-based metal recycling and waste specialist, Ward, has exchanged corporate Christmas gifts for charity donations to support local causes this year. Ward Recycling · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Valentine’s 2022 Welsh language version The post Valentine’s 2022 Welsh language version appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Ocean warming has caused fish to shrink in size Researchers have found that ocean warming, acidification and oxygen depletion have caused a species shift, causing fish to have smaller body sizes. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Appointments round-up (12/01/22) With news on: EMR appoints two from ELG Haniel Metals; Woolrych to leave Renewi after 10 years’ service; Norse Group appoints Adnams’ chief executive as chair; and, Stork joins KKR from BlackRock. EMR appoints two from ELG Haniel Metals EMR has announced the appointment of Jonathan Bower as commercial director and Matt Hunt as regional … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news British Glass calls for support with energy costs British Glass has called on the government on government to support UK manufacturers in the face of “spiralling” energy costs. The representative body for the UK’s glass industry claims “a complete lack of action” from ministers has left businesses fighting to stay afloat. British Glass says manufacturers have seen their gas and energy prices quadruple … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news REA produces six point plan to tackle energy bill crisis REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Judge’s ruling on Greenpeace boulder action: An ‘absurd’ prosecution Judge requires the UK’s Marine Management Organisation to review wasting public money and resources on ‘absurd’ prosecution of Greenpeace Greenpeace UK · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news Brachlianoff to succeed Frérot as Veolia CEO Antoine Frérot, Veolia’s chairman and chief executive officer, is to step down as CEO in June, with chief operating officer Estelle Brachlianoff succeeding him in the role. Veolia said Mr Frérot, who held the role since 2009, had expressed his wish to step down when his current term of office expires at the end of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jan 2022 Industry news The role of biomass in a net zero economy Laith Whitwham, Senior Policy Officer at the Aldersgate Group, investigates the role that biomass can play in a net zero economy, and the challenges and opportunities this poses. Aldersgate Group · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news RWM and Letsrecycle Live Come Together - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news The key to global warming models is ocean acidity Ocean acidity is an essential variable in validating climate models, accurately predicting complex environmental dynamics and major changes to Pacific Ocean currents. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news Terex Ecotec goes Electric with the TDS 820e Slow Speed Shredder LEADING mobile environmental equipment specialist Terex Ecotec has expanded its shredding range with the introduction of the TDS 820e, an electric version of the industry leading TDS 820 Slow Speed Shredder. It has been developed to meet the ever-changing demands of the waste management and recycling sectors as they look to move away from diesel... Skip & Waste Magazine · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news HZI to build and operate Fife EfW plant Developer Brockwell Energy has awarded Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) a 25-year contract to design, build, and operate an energy from waste (EfW) facility on the former Westfield opencast coal site in Fife. Brockwell Energy named HZI its preferred bidder for the construction last April and the two companies signed a contract on 16 December (see … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news SDG 1 x City Harvest: Tackling Poverty Through Food Redistribution The post SDG 1 x City Harvest: Tackling Poverty Through Food Redistribution appeared first on City Harvest . City Harvest London · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news Upper ocean temperatures break records for sixth year Earth’s oceans are hotter than ever with accumulated heat in the upper ocean at record levels, breaking the temperature record for a sixth consecutive year. Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news Ipswich and Exeter to collect coffee pods at kerbside Residents of Ipswich and Exeter will be able to recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods at the kerbside from 24 January after their councils teamed up with not-for-profit service Podback. Established by Nestle and Jacob Douwe Egberts UK, Podback provides “simple and easy ways” to recycle pods of participating brands, such as Nespresso, Nescafe Dolce … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news CMA allows Suez more time for Veolia deal paperwork The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a notice of extension to waste management company Suez, allowing it more time to comply with the investigation into Veolia’s proposed takeover of the company. The CMA issued the notice on 7 January 2022 explaining that Suez, “whether with or without a reasonable excuse” has failed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news Consumers love their new mattress, latest NBF survey finds Good news – 95% of consumers are satisfied with both the comfort and quality of their new mattress. This encouraging revelation comes from the findings of the latest survey on consumer bed-buying habits conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF). Head of marketing & membership at the NBF Simon Williams commented: “We know that choosing […] National Bed Federation · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news HMRC lists items in scope of Plastic Packaging Tax HMRC has published a list of examples of the types of packaging in and out of scope of the Plastic Packaging Tax. To take effect from 1 April, the tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in or imported into the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less than 30% recycled. It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Jan 2022 Industry news Electrical Waste Recycling Group rebrands as Waste Experts WASTE EXPERTS are transforming from a traditional waste management business into an environmental solutions provider encompassing total waste management, WEEE recycling, IT & asset disposal, compliance services and environmental consultancy. The Waste Experts name was chosen because it represents the very nature of the business. Waste Experts pride themselves on offering customers no nonsense g… Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news News in brief (10/01/20) With news on: Tubex starts recycling tree shelters; FCC Environment launches reuse strategy; suspended sentence for Oldham skip firm director; green bin collections return to Cambridge; and, Coventry hits back at Unite’s pay claims. Tubex starts recycling tree shelters UK-based manufacturer of tree shelter solutions Tubex has launched its 2021 report card, noting that more … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news The secret link between deforestation and flooding in West Africa The frequency of thunderstorms has doubled in the last 30 years, in some fast-growing West African coastal cities. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news Hockey hottie Rob Neal is Skip Hunk for January FROM skydiving indoors to hockey, Skip Hunk Rob Neal of SunSkips in Suffolk is simply the best! Greetings! 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The council anticipates that the deal, which covers around 260,000 tonnes of material, will run for 10 years from April 2024. According to the tender document, it may be … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news Plummeting use to see Leicester remove recycling banks Leicester city council will begin work next month to slash the number of recycling bank sites in the city to 18 after waste tonnages collected via the service fell “significantly” in the last decade. Leicester council currently provides recycling banks at 62 locations. Most sites offer a glass recycling bank, while 27 offer paper and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jan 2022 Industry news How has marsh pollution affected the survival of sea anemones? Scientists say the stationary sea anemone, Nematostella, has been decreasing in numbers - as it becomes severely impacted by pollution. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Jan 2022