Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Deep Learning: Unsupervised Domain Adaptation The goal of this WasteNet series is to engineer a Deep Learning model that will focus on UDA for the instance segmentation task. As such, there are only two other approaches that are addressing this. ... Recycleye news · 4 Feb 2021 Policy & government 84c Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH4 9DZ : CHI/00HN/LSC/2019/0126 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson on 14 September 2020 GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2021 Global Portugal’s EU challenge: a greener way out of the Covid-19 crisis Portugal took the helm of the EU aiming to drive Europe towards a fair and sustainable recovery. To steer the ship in that direction, key policies falling under the Portuguese Presidency will need to be addressed, interwoven and strengthened under a horizontal green approach. The EEB analyzes the Ten Green Tests delivered to the Portuguese Presidency of the EU to help to address the most pressi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Feb 2021 Global Bioeconomy and the Green Deal: matching Europe’s climate neutrality and competitiveness goals? Watch the event again: Hitting the EU’s 2050 target of becoming climate neutral means a steady decline in the use of fossil fuels — and that opens a crucial question: How can the industry produce everything from jet fuel to plastics and textiles? One possible answer is a radical rethinking of our consumer society and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news Redcar EfW plant given planning permission Investment company Low Carbon announced yesterday (2 February) that the £300 million energy from waste (EfW) plant it is developing in Redcar on Teesside has received planning permission. The plant is to be developed in partnership with PMAC Energy, the waste processing company which first unveiled plans for the project in July 2018 (see letsrecycle.com … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news ‘The government must act now to address single-use nappies’ OPINION: Three billion single-use nappies are thrown away in the UK each year. In this article, David Linden, SNP MP for Glasgow East, discusses the impact of single-use nappies on the environment and his proposals on how to increase awareness of and access to reusable nappies. We have a unique opportunity to tackle a significant … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news NBF announces new Marketing Committee line up The National Bed Federation has welcomed four high profile new joins to its key marketing committee. New faces on the 12-strong team are Ian Lambert, marketing director at Silentnight, Nick Williams, sales manager at Sweet Dreams, Chris Ward, group marketing director at Hypnos, and Paul Little, MD at the CPS Group. Responsible for the trade […] National Bed Federation · 3 Feb 2021 Global Women of Waste announces their upcoming Business Directory ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 3 Feb 2021 Policy & government Housing Statistics 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020. GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news Defra lacks ‘clout’ on environmental policies, MPs say The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) lacks the “clout” to lead the rest of the government on environmental policies, a cross-party group of MPs has said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which examines the value for money of government projects, programmes and service delivery, says progress towards meeting the government’s pledge to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news FULL REPORT The post FULL REPORT appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news 2021, a decisive year for action against endocrine disrupting chemicals in the EU? A new year provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements in the past year, and to prioritise actions in the year ahead. In CHEM Trust’s analysis, one vital objective is for the EU to improve the protection of people and wildlife from endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Of the many serious and irreversible effects EDCs may […] CHEM Trust · 3 Feb 2021 Global Combating endemic racism against Europe’s Roma The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spike in discrimination against Europe’s already marginalised Roma communities. This is costing lives. Will the European Commission’s new framework for integrating Roma communities help improve their situation in the EU and Western Balkans? Fintan McKenna reports. In the Kochani municipality in North Macedonia, a community of 24 Roma families are living in an ab… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Feb 2021 Policy & government Renewables obligation: changes to mutualisation arrangements This consultation seeks views on increasing the mutualisation threshold, including a call for evidence on whether only the amount in excess of the threshold should be mutualised. GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news EA issues guidance on waste from lateral flow tests The Environment Agency has prepared a document explaining how to collect and transfer Covid-19 lateral flow device wastes from mass-testing sites in England. The document is structured as a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and is intended for those who operate transfer stations. It aims to help operators understand how the Agency would deal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Policy & government New flood defence gates for Port of Tilbury in £34 million scheme Construction work has started on an innovative scheme to improve Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual function flood lock gates. GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news JTA’s WEEE compliance fee proposal approved Ministers have approved the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) compliance fee proposal submitted by the Joint Trade Association (JTA) for 2020. Two proposals for the fee were put forward, by the JTA and compliance scheme Valpak. It is the third year running that the JTA has beaten Valpak to run the scheme. Susanne Baker, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news UKWSL acquires Evolution Waste Management EXCLUSIVE: Brokerage firm UK Waste Services Ltd (UKWSL) had acquired Nottinghamshire-based skip hire company Evolution Waste Management. The deal for an undisclosed amount was completed on 29 January 2021 and is for the assets of Evolution Waste Management which includes the customer contracts and all future business. A spokesperson for UKWSL said: “We believe the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Global Fossil fashion: the hidden reliance of fast fashion on fossil fuels The post Fossil fashion: the hidden reliance of fast fashion on fossil fuels appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news Food waste capacity hits 6m tonnes in 2020 Defra statistics show the total capacity of facilities licensed to treat food waste —including animal by-products — exceeded six million tonnes in the UK last year. A report published today (03 February) by environmental consultancy Footprint Services, using Defra statistics, shows that the capacity has nearly doubled over the past decade as part of “targeted … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Feb 2021 Global Cepi feedback for the inception impact assessment on the EU strategy for sustainable textiles Sustainable textiles: the European pulp and paper industry is part of the solution. Cepi welcomes the European Commission’s call for a sustainable recovery of the European textile industry, aligned with the objectives outlined in the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and the Industrial Strategy. As highlighted in the roadmap, the textile industry […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 3 Feb 2021 Global The French repair index: challenges and opportunities While the French repairability index is a key milestone for the Right to Repair in Europe, it isn’t without limitations. Read our experts take on its achievements and limitations, and what it means for the right to repair in Europe. Right to Repair Europe · 3 Feb 2021 Policy & government Mr M Wakefield v Adomast Manufacturing Ltd: 1801196/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news Register for an FDF website account - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 3 Feb 2021 Industry news Research suggests that childhood air pollution damages general intelligence Childhood air pollution has been understood as partially responsible for respiratory health - now, researchers are investigating at how exposure can damage cognitive ability later on in life. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news What Works Centre: A new network for sharing environmental evidence Eunomia is calling on the UK government to consider a What Works Centre for the environment to share evidence on what works best when it comes to environmental policymaking – Consultant Alexa Cancio and Head of Evaluation Joe Hudson explains why. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Feb 2021 Global Tony Smurfit: “Sustainability and e-commerce drive the growth of our group and our industry” “The 4Evergreen Alliance is an important initiative that shows the strong mobilization of our industry on issues related to sustainable development. “ Full interview available in French here. 4evergreen website here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Feb 2021 Global Cepi fact sheet: Transitioning towards a plastics free world Full document here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Feb 2021 Policy & government Food and drink reformulation to reduce fat, sugar and salt What does it mean to reformulate food and drinks? How does it support healthier diets and lead to public health benefits? This POSTnote gives an overview of the most recent food and drink reformulation policies in the UK, the evidence on public health benefits and the effectiveness of different policies. It also explores challenges and opportunities for reformulation and describes some of the c… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Feb 2021 Policy & government Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 20 We’re seeking views on standard rules sets for biowaste treatment. This includes anaerobic digestion, composting and sewage sludge treatment. GOV.UK · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Editor’s Choice winner at National Recycling Awards 2020! We are delighted to have been announced Editor’s Choice winner at the National Recycling Awards 2020 for our initiative #PoweringtheNHS. MRW created this new award to recognise the exceptional way ... Powerday · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Valentine’s 2021 The post Valentine’s 2021 appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 2 Feb 2021 Council news Book an activity online - Liverpool Lifestyles Liverpool Council · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Surging box demand set to push OCC prices National media reports of a cardboard box shortage are being seen mainly as a sign of booming demand from smaller scale entrepreneurs. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, use of cardboard boxes has soared led mainly by delivery services including Amazon as well as the health sector. However, with the closure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Valentine’s 2021 Welsh language version The post Valentine’s 2021 Welsh language version appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Organics sector at a ‘turning point’ VIDEO REPORT: The organics sector is at a “turning point” as measures that have been in the pipeline for some time finally start to come into fruition this year. Speaking to letsrecycle.com, head of organics and natural capital at the REA, Jenny Grant, and chair of the organics forum and business development director at the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news Biffa begins Winchester contract Biffa today (2 February) began an eight-year contract worth more than £4.5 million per year to provide household waste and recycling services to Winchester city council. Already the holder of the Winchester’s previous waste contract, the new deal will see Biffa introduce new refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and the free collection of waste electrical and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news REA welcomes Policy Exchange’s EV charging report as Government extends key On-Street charging grant scheme REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news ‘Matter concluded’ after worker fired for kicking snowman A refuse collection worker employed by FCC Environment on its contract with Herefordshire council will not be reinstated, after he was dismissed for kicking a snowman. This comes after a petition launched to rehire Callum Woodhouse, 19, has so far received almost 10,000 signatures. Mr Woodhouse was fired after the below video of him kicking … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Feb 2021 Industry news New Life Wood featured on BBC One’s Morning Live Did you see our Basildon-based wood recyclers New Life Wood on BBC One's Morning Live? Presenter Will Kirk got the chance to find out about the amazing work they do collecting wood from construction sites and saving it for reuse. He met the people whose lives have been changed by the project, and who are [...] Community Wood Recycling · 2 Feb 2021