Recycling news: 2021

Industry news CEO & Management Team - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news News and events - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news Terms and Conditions of purchase - EMR Group EMR Metal Recycling news · 19 Feb 2021 Policy & government Proportion of Universal Credit claimants in employment (PAYE) or self-employment in England - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news Food waste collections to resume in Glasgow Food waste collections from flats and tenements in Glasgow have been restored, nearly a year since the service was suspended in March 2020, Glasgow city council has announced. Grey food waste bins across the city will now be collected from backcourts by the council’s in-house collection crews. The service was suspended in March last year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news News in brief (19/02/21) With news on: VWS expands at Chesterfield plant; Basildon to modernise waste services technology; Westminster wins award for food waste trial; and, FCC wins British safety council sword of honour. VWS expands at Chesterfield plant Weighing system manufacturer Vehicle Weighing Solutions (VWS) has announced that a production facility is being added to its Chesterfield plant. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news Tewkesbury could remove recycling site after ‘misuse’ Tewkesbury borough council says the “misuse” of a recycling site in Bishop’s Cleeve, a village just north of Cheltenham, has led council officers to consider removing the service. The council says the recycling and charity collection bins in a Tesco’s car park have been “plagued” by fly tippers and are being used incorrectly by some … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2021 Industry news ‘First’ automated textiles plant opens in Sweden Tomra and Stadler UK have opened a fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmo, Sweden. The plant, which the companies say is the first of its kind, is operated by Swedish waste management company Sysav Industri AB, and sorts pre and post consumer textile waste in southern Skåne. It was handed over to Sysav Industri AB in September 2020, and is currently in its initial phase of operations. …… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Feb 2021 Global Cleanups: the gateway to a zero waste community Trash Hero volunteers have been picking up trash every week for just over 7 years, racking up some 12,000 cleanups in more than 170 locations worldwide and removing 1870 metric tons of rubbish from beaches, riversides, and other public spaces. Break Free From Plastic · 19 Feb 2021 Global General Kinematics announces its acquisition of CYRUS Schwingtechnik. CYRUS provides modular vibratory machines for efficient conveying and screening technology. The addition of CYRUS will complement General Kinematics’ already... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 18 Feb 2021 Global European paper industry’s position on the delegated regulation on a climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy Updated version, 4 March 2021* The European paper industry has already delivered a successful decoupling of carbon emissions from economic growth while reducing carbon emissions by 29% from 2005 to date, having product volumes increased and proved the climate friendliness of its products thanks to certified raw materials and a world class performance in recycling. […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news ‘No vaccine priority’ for waste sector The Minister for Covid Vaccine Deployment, Nadhim Zawahi, has said phase two of the vaccine rollout programme could see those “those delivering key public services” prioritised for vaccination. Mr Zawahi made the comments in a letter in response to the Environmental Services Association (ESA). The ESA has welcomed the fact that that the minister suggested … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2021 Policy & government Broomhill Sands coastal defence scheme How the Environment Agency is managing flood risk along the coast from Camber to the western boundary of Lydd Ranges. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Grundon supports FareShare South West with waste services contract and a team of volunteers The post Grundon supports FareShare South West with waste services contract and a team of volunteers appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 18 Feb 2021 Global Press release: European Paper Industry welcomes revamped EU trade policy’s support to green and digital transitions Last year the European Commission launched a major review process of the European Union’s trade policy to help contribute to a resilient and sustainable EU economy after the coronavirus pandemic. The review process looked at strengthening relationships with key trading partners, creating global trade opportunities for small EU businesses and reinforcing the contribution of trade […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Feb 2021 Council news SEND education options and admissions - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 18 Feb 2021 Policy & government Mr M Slaughter v A & G Recycling Ltd: 3202982/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news O.C.O Technology chosen as Mitsubishi Corporation’s sole UK partner in global drive to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 The post O.C.O Technology chosen as Mitsubishi Corporation’s sole UK partner in global drive to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Material Focus explores kerbside WEEE collections Material Focus is carrying out research into local authority kerbside collections for small mixed waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Formerly known as the WEEE Fund, Material Focus is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the WEEE compliance fee. A survey of recycling officers is being carried out on its behalf by consultancy Oakdene Hollins, working … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2021 Council news Advice and support - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Appointments round-up (18/02/21) With news of: director appointments at Grundon; chair at Reuse; Apprentices at Powerday; and senior posts at Averda Two board additions at Grundon Grundon Waste Management has made two new additions to its board of directors. Simon Arnold has been appointed finance director, whilst Jonathan Harris takes over as technical director, a role previously held … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2021 Global Carbon removal: Complementing or clouding climate action? The EU’s excessive focus on carbon removal could harm efforts to combat global warming. Our primary focus must be on emissions reductions. Coralie Boulard examines the scientific evidence and explores the best path forward. Efforts to tackle climate change include a plethora of strategies to devise climate-neutral systems. These mostly focus on ways to reduce the amount of carbon emitted into t… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Opinion: ‘Getting the most out of recycled fridges’ While fridges contain metal for recycling and much more can be recovered and recycled, reuse is also an important option, as Robert Sant, managing director of AO Recycling, explains. In this article Mr Sant explains the work involved to fulfilling the company’s long-term goals of a true closed loop recycling proposition. OPINION: At AO Recycling, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Minutes Can Makers Committee meeting 3 February 2021 The post Minutes Can Makers Committee meeting 3 February 2021 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Statistics presentation 3 November 2020 The post Statistics presentation 3 November 2020 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Kantar Data for Year to June 2020 The post Kantar Data for Year to June 2020 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Feb 2021 Global Europe’s repair heroes in the spotlight Meet the repair campaigners and practitioners across Europe who help others to save money while helping save the planet. To counter the throwaway disposable culture, individuals and groups across Europe have been setting up and running repair hubs for years. In parallel, the pan-European Right to Repair, of which the EEB is a part, campaign has been lobbying to have this right to repair enshrin… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Feb 2021 Global Corporate blackmail blocks climate action As German energy giant RWE exploits an outdated legal instrument to resist necessary climate action, pressure mounts on the EU to put an end to the Energy Charter Treaty blackmail. Roberta Arbinolo reports. This article was updated on 23 February 2021. RWE is demanding 1.4 billion from the Netherlands to compensate the shut down of its coal-fired power station in Eemshaven, which is the biggest… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news EIT RawMaterials Supports Recycleye’s Mission to Combat Waste Recycleye is pleased to announce that EIT RawMaterials is supporting the start-up through the RawMaterials Accelerator programme Phase 3 – Grow. ... Recycleye news · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Consultations will have food waste ‘transition timelines’ Second consultations on the Environment Bill will include a focus on “transition timelines” for the proposed move to mandatory food waste collections. The timelines idea was explained by Defra waste and recycling policy advisor, Sam Hare, speaking yesterday (17 February) at the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) conference on food waste collections from households. … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news FIGHT the FIRE: Green New Deals and Global Climate Jobs - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 18 Feb 2021 Policy & government Planning for sustainable growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc: spatial framework Sets out the government’s plan for developing a long-term spatial framework for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2021 Industry news Government must reconsider Green Homes Grant claw back REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Feb 2021 Industry news An Interview with SustFash Wales: Sustainable Fashion Wales Interview by Kath Jenkins Continuing our series of interviews connecting with other organisations in Wales which share our core values of waste reduction, skill sharing and community cohesion, I was really excited about meeting Helen O'Sullivan, the founder of SustFash Wales. Lockdown had given me the opportunity of improving my rudimentary needlework skills and I ... Repair Cafe Wales · 17 Feb 2021 Industry news Recolight CEO handed conditional discharge Nigel Harvey, the CEO of lighting industry compliance scheme Recolight, was found guilty of wilful obstruction of the highway at the City of London magistrates’ court today (17 February). Having pleaded not guilty, he was given a nine-month ‘conditional discharge’ and ordered to pay costs of £331. Mr Harvey was arrested on 7 October 2019 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2021 Industry news REUSE appoints new Chair of the Board REUSE announces today that Stephen Cawley, previously Head of Sustainability at John Lewis & Partners until 2020, has been appointed the new Chair of the Board. Reuse Network · 17 Feb 2021 Global ISWA Joins UN Science Policy Business Forum on the Environment (UN-SPBF) It is with great honour that ISWA has accepted an invitation from UNEP to join a High Panel Addressing E-waste through Tracking, Traceability and Circular Approach ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 17 Feb 2021 Policy & government About us Salix Finance Ltd delivers government funding to the public sector, including central government, to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2021 Policy & government Rural Payments Agency 5 year strategy The Rural Payments Agency (RPA)'s 5 year strategy sets out how we will help agricultural and rural communities to create a better place to live. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2021 Industry news NE Lincs to collect paper on four-weekly basis North East Lincolnshire council is launching a new recycling service from 8 March which will see the authority collect paper separately on a four-weekly basis. The council will also collect other dry recyclables every four weeks and this collection will, from March, include pots, tubs and trays; the recycling collections will alternate so residents will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Feb 2021