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Biffa Set To Close Trafford Park MRF
Biffa has taken the decision to close its operations at Biffas Trafford Park MRF recycling plant, with falling waste arisings being partly blamed caused by the economic downturn

Can Recyclers 1.7m GBP Plant Upgrade Increases Processes 250 Percent
Novelis has announced the completion of a 1.7m upgrade programme at its aluminium can recycling plant in Warrington, Cheshire

Childs Toy At Recycling Centre Sparks Bomb Fears
Police have confirmed that a bomb alert at a recycling facility in Inverness yesterday (23 May) was initiated by a childs toy being mistaken for an explosive

EA Grants Permit For Incinerator Scheme Rejected For Planning
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued an environmental permit for the proposed Javelin Park incinerator scheme, after it was denied planning permission form councilors earlier this year

Shanks Preferred Bidder For 560m GPB NI Waste Project
Shanks Group plc has announced that its SBS Waste Partnership with Brickkiln and Sisk has been selected as Preferred Bidder by the North West Regional Waste Management Group

Shoppers Minimising Food Waste In Bid To Save Money
A survey has revealed that shoppers are visiting two or more supermarkets and also making a conscious effort to reduce food waste in efforts to save money

Welsh Recycling Rates On Track To Hit First Statutory Target
More than half of Welsh councils have reached or passed the current statutory recycling target of 52 percent, it was announced yesterday (23 May)

Illegal Waste Boss Arrested On Runway Trying To Flee UK
A man was arrested on the runway of Heathrow airport as he tried to flee the country to avoid paying back the proceeds of his illegal waste business

KnowasteCloses UKs Only Nappy Recycling Plant Due To Outgrowing Premises
Knowaste, the first company to launch a nappy recycling facility in the UK, has announced it has closed its plant in Sandwell and it plans to open a larger operation in the West Midlands

Councils Call For Judicial Review Over PFI Cuts
Bradford Council and Calderdale Council have applied for a judicial review of the Governments shock decision to withdraw cash from a 300m contract to deal with household waste

Grundon Secures Funding For New AD Plant
Anaerobic digestion (AD) specialist Agrivert has joined forces with Grundon Waste Management in a multi-million pound deal to provide funding for its third AD plant

Lamp Producers Should Offer Free Lamp Recycling, According To Facilities Managers
Results from a survey at the Facilities Show in Birmingham this year showed that the majority of facilities managers think that all lamp producers should be required to offer free lamp recycling

Waste Industry Expected To Grow Three Percent Per Year
Investors, bankers, asset financiers and entrepreneurs are meeting for the first time to discuss how to improve growth and investment in the waste and recycling industry at a summit hosted by Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson today (22 May)

Defra Calls For Evidence On Environment Competences Between UK And EU
Defra has issued a call for evidence on the environment and climate change as a part of the UK Governments review of the Balance of Competences between the UK and the European Union

New Former Food Body Appoints Chairman
A new body, the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association (EFFPA), has elected Paul Featherstone, director of UK-based SugaRich, as its first Chairman for a two year term

Breathtaking Amount Of Food Going To Waste, Says Tesco
Tesco has said the problem of food waste is breathtaking and that every family wastes 700 a year throwing away food, as it is this week set to launch a major campaign against food waste

Eight Family Members Plead Guilty To Running Illegal Waste Businesses
Eight members of the same family have pleaded guilty to running illegal waste businesses where several thousand tonnes of waste were dumped

Reforming Environmental Guidance Could Save Businesses 1bn Pounds, Says Defra
UK businesses and the public are being asked to send ideas on how environmental rules and regulations can be made more straightforward

South London EnergyRecovery Facility Gets Green Light
Last night a Planning Committee gave the green light for an energyrecovery facility to be built in Beddington, South London on the borders of Sutton, Merton and Croydon

Can Heist Steals The Show As Winner Of National Search For Student Film Makers
The Myth Busting what happens to your can when its recycled competition challenged students to bust common recycling myths in a way that would resonate with young people

Food Industry Supply Chains Should Be Audited To Cut Food Waste
The food industry should be required to audit its supply chains to cut down on waste, campaigners have urged

MRWA Fund Community Projects To Cut Waste
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and its contractor, Veolia Environmental Services have today launched a 130,000 Community Fund to find the best ideas for reducing, recycling and reusing household waste across Merseyside and Halton

100 Percent Rise In Cigarette-Stub Litter On Britains Beaches, According To Report
Plastics, sweet wrappers, cigarette stubs and drinks bottles were revealed as being the worst culprits for being littered on British beaches, according to the Marine Conservation Society

Government Issues Call For Evidence On Radioactive Waste
The government has issued a call for evidence on the site selection process elements of the UKs on-going Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) programme

Plevin Set To Open UKs Largest Waste Wood Recycling Plant
Wood recycling firm Plevin has announced plans to open the UKs largest waste wood recycling centre in SouthYorkshire

DECC Biomass Cap The Best Way Of Implementing A Flawed Concept
The government has set out plans that could see new restrictions for the biomass power industry, with the launch of a consultation on capping support for the sector

David Attenborough Opens Nature Reserve Built On Londons Waste
Sir David Attenborough opened Essex Wildlife Trusts Thurrock Thameside Nature Park on Saturday (11 May 2013), built on one of Western Europes largest landfill sites

Sauce Consultancy Merges With 3G Communications
A new communications company for developers and utilities has been launched today following the merger of two specialist consultancies

Shanks To Help Glasgow Airport Reduce Waste Collections By 75 Percent
International sustainable waste management business, Shanks Group has announced a five-year contract with Glasgow Airport to help it reduce waste collections by 75 percent

Tyre Recovery Association Launches Responsible Retailer Initiative
Garages and tyre retailers across the UK are now able to demonstrate their environmental commitment and credentials with the launch of the tyre industrys Responsible Retailer initiative

Covanta UK Seeks Buyer Following MRWA Failed Contract Bid
The UK arm of Covanta Energy, operator of energy-from-waste facilities, is seeking a buyer or partner as one of a number of possible options

Local Authority Waste To Landfill Halves In Five Years, According to Defra Stats
Recycling of household waste reached 47 percent between July and September 2012, up two percentage points from a year previously, according to statistics released by Defra

Courtauld Commitment New Phase Targets Further 1m Tonnes Waste Reduction
The grocery sector continues to show its commitment to reducing food and drink waste as 45 signatories join the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment

FCC Environment Harvests First Landfill Biomass Crop
Recycling, resource and waste management company, FCC Environment, has harvested its first crop of biomass fuel grown on two of its restored landfill and quarry sites

GDF SUEZ Energy UK Signs 15 Year PPA For Energy From Waste Facility
Energy supplier GDF SUEZ Energy UK has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SITA UK for electricity produced from a 16MW energy-from-waste facility, which will be constructed in Cornwall

Half Of UK Local Authorities Now Offer Kerbside Beverage Carton Recycling
Latest figures from the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK revealed 50 percent of UK local authorities now recycle beverage cartons

80 Percent Of Businesses Dont Recycle And Dont Care, According to Study
A study by recycling experts has found that 80 percent of businesses have not got the message on recycling and send most, if not all, of their rubbish to landfill

New Guidance To Help Avoid Medicines Waste
Nursing staff and other health professionals are beingurged to provide more help for patients with their medicines to improve outcomes and avoid medicines waste

Gov Nudge Unit Urges Hoteliers To Reduce Food Portion Size
Hoteliers have been urged to cut the size of plates in their restaurants to tackle the problem of food waste

Green Investment Bank Seeks Funding Extension
The Green Investment Bank is reportedly in talks with ministers about extending its funding for at least a further year

Leeds Directors Charged With Waste Offences
Three directors of a Leeds-based waste management company have been charged with waste crime offences relating to waste storage at two sites without the required environmental permits

Buckinghamshire Incinerator Judicial Review Dismissed
Legal action against Buckinghamshire County Council's decision to give planning permission for a 275m waste incinerator has been dismissed

Derby Council Plan To Abandon Recycling Collections In Deprived Areas
Recycling collections could be stopped in nearly 140 Derby streets to make it easier for households to deal with their waste, according to proposals

Glasgow Landfill To Be Transformed Into 85m GBP Eco Park
Plans for an ambitious 85m tourism park to be built over a landfill site in Glasgow have been revealed

Government Urged To Introduce Mandatory MRF Targets
Following the completion of the Governments consultation on the introduction of a Code of Practice for Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs), UK recycler ECO Plastics has called for the urgent introduction of mandatory requirements

Peel Given Green Light For York AD Plant
City of York Council has today given the green light to Peel Environmentals plans for an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Horticultural Glasshouse Facility on the former North Selby Mine site, New Road, Wheldrake

SITA Preferred Bidder For 800m GBP West London Contract
SITA UK has been selected as preferred bidder for a resource recovery contract worth 1bn over 25 years with the West London Waste Authority

EuPR To Launch New Plastic Packaging Recycling Guidelines
European Recyclers Europe (EuPR) is set to launch new guidelines for plastic packaging recycling after saying that todays packaging designs are threatening the EU recycling targets

New App Helps Reduce Food Waste While On The Move
Help is at hand for anyone who wants to keep track of their budgets by food planning, shopping, making the most of left-overs and recipes while on the go, thanks to a newly-updated app from Love Food Hate Waste (LFHW)

Palm Recycling Awarded Hartlepool Contract
Palm Recycling has been awarded the contract for the provision of kerbside recycling and the subsequent processing of collected materials for Hartlepool Borough Council

Greenredeem Aquires UK Division Of Recyclebank
UK company Greenredeem has announced the takeover of Recycle Rewards, the UK division of the US company, Recyclebank

Cornwall Metal Recycling Facility Plans Thrown Out
Planners have thrown out plans for a fourth scrap yard on the outskirts of Redruth, Cornwall, after complaints from trading scrap yards

FCC Environment Secures Three Year University Of Cumbria Contract
Waste, recycling and resource management company, FCC Environment has secured a three-year contract with the University of Cumbria to become the sole supplier of waste and recycling services to the University

Kier Bids 221 Million GBP For May Gurney
British construction group Kier Group has agreed a 221m bid for infrastructure and maintenance company, May Gurney, trumping a rival offer from Costain

Recycled Polymers Could Stimulate Return To Made In GB
Recycled polymers could help stimulate a return to plastic product manufacturing in the UK, according to Axion Polymers

Waste Company Director Banned After Dumping Silt
A water management company director has been banned from being a director for seven years after his company dumped toxic silt at Falmouth Harbour and failed to pay 1m in tax

John Lewis Launches Sofa Re-Use Scheme
John Lewis has launched a sofa re-use scheme to offer aid to low-income households hat cannot afford to buy new

MP Calls On Council To Fine Veolia For Poor Performance
Hornsey and Wood Green MP Lynne Featherstone has called on Haringey to start fining its waste contractors after more than a year of complaints by residents

UK University Students Half As Likely To Recycle, Says New Research
The UKs first survey of British university student recycling attitudes reveals that students are half as likely to be committed recyclers as the rest of the nations population

Englands Worst Recycling Council Switches To Biffa
In an attempt to ditch the tag of Englands worst recycling council Ashford Borough Councils recycling and refuse service has been handed over to Biffa

New Commitment Launched To Help SMEs Reduce Waste
SMEs and other businesses will be able to get help to reduce waste from their existing waste management contractor thanks to a new industry agreement that has launched

UKs First Food Waste Incentivisation Scheme Launched
Partnership with Recyclebank will reward all residents in Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead who recycle their food waste

Grundon Wins Civil Action Against Three Skip Hire Companies
Three skip hire companies have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after a successful civil claim brought against them by Oxfordshire-based Grundon Waste Management

Labour Launches Waste Sector Policy Review
Labours policy review of Resource Security: Growth and jobs from the waste sector is set to launch today, and will highlight how an advanced waste strategy can aid in the UKs economic recovery

SITA Preferred Bidder For Billion Pound Merseyside Contract
SITA UK has been selected as preferred bidder for a resource recovery contract worth 1.18bn over 30 years with the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA)

BIS Launches Consultation On WEEE Regulation Amendments
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launcghed a public consultation into the UKs waste electrical and electronic equipment compliance system

FCC Environment Closes East Midlands Loop With 3.2m GBP MRF
FCC Environment has unveiled the latest part of its recycling and resource management infrastructure in the East Midlands with the opening of a brand new 3.2m materials recycling facility (MRF) at Somercotes Industrial Park, Alfreton, Derbyshire

Wales Transparent Over Recycling Destination After Recycling Con Media Claim
With the Daily Mails recent claims that waste collected for recycling is being dumped abroad, Wales has assured this is not the case

Cooking Oil Collected From Wiltshire To Power Homes And Businesses
A one hundred and seven percent increase in the recycling of used cooking oil has been achieved in Wiltshire following a three-month campaign to raise awareness of the service

London Pilot To Halve Size Of Wheeled Bins In Bid To Increase Recycling
Lambeth Council is set to introduce refuse bins almost half the size to encourage residents to recycle more of its waste

Keep Britain Tidy Bags 100 Percent Recycled In Britain
Keep Britain Tidy has bagged a new deal to ensure all green sacks are 100 percent recycled in the UK

Manchester Tackles Nappy Waste During Real Nappy Week
Real Nappy week commenced this week (15-21 April) and with Greater Manchester is taking the opportunity to urge residents to consider choosing real over disposable

Environment Agency Grants Veolia Permit To Operate Facility
The Environment Agency has issued a permit to operate a proposed Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility at New Barnfield, Hatfield

Prison Labourers Clear 300 Tonnes Of Fly-Tipped Waste
Over 18 months, more than 300 tonnes of fly tipped waste has been removed from the Boston area in Lincolnshire

UK Achieves Year On Year Increase In Lamp Recycling
WEEE compliance scheme for the lighting industry, Recolight, has announced a significant increase in waste lamp recycling rates for 2012

Welsh Gov Scheme Sees Re-Employment Of Laid Off Waste Staff
The UKs largest independent mattress recycler has come to the aid of a number of former employees of the fated Remploy factory in South Wales as part of a 2.4m Welsh Government initiative

EA To Change Dockside Waste Storage Regulations
The Environment Agency (EA) is set to change how it regulates chipped wood waste and refuse derived fuel when stored at the dockside waiting for export or following import

LWARB Launches 19m GPB Waste Investment Fund
The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has launched its new Business Plan, which recognises the urgent need to provide flexible finance to waste projects with the aim of unlocking the development of waste infrastructure in London

SITA UK Agrees PFI Contract Variation With Cornwall Council
SITA UK and Cornwall Council have agreed a 30-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract variation to manage residual household waste and recycling worth 1.1bn/1.4bn of revenue

Rejected AD Plant And MRF Given Green Light After Appeal
Planning and design consultants Barton Willmore have secured planning permission for an anaerobic digestion and materials recycling facility in South Wales following an appeal to the planning lnspectorate

UK Set To Throw Away 1Bn GBP By Sending Waste To Landfill, According To Research
According to Veolia research, UK SMEs are forecast to throw away 463m in landfill tax by sending waste to landfill when they could be saving millions by recycling and becoming more sustainable

Cardiff Could Introduce See-through Bin Bags In Bid To Boost Recycling
Cardiff may introduce see through bin bags to see who is not recycling properly in a bid to boost recycling

McVities Urge Customers To Recycle Biscuit Wrappers
TerraCycle and McVities are working together to give a second life to biscuit wrappers by urging people to recycle them

Defra Denies Daily Mail Recycling Con Accusation
Defra has refuted claims made by the Daily Mail that waste meant for recycling is dumped in landfill abroad

Leeds Waste Treatment Facility Granted Planning Permission
The final stages of the planning process for the citys waste treatment facility have been completed and planning permission has been officially granted

Northern Ireland Launches 5p Bag Plastic Bag Levy
As of today (8 April) shoppers in Northern Ireland will be charged at least five pence for each single-use carrier bag they use

Report Reveals Truth About Spills In Waste Industry
Late last year the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and Environment Agency (EA) commissioned a report into the ugly truth about spills in the waste industry

A Throw Away Economy Cannot Be Competitive, Says Potonik
Speaking at the United Nation Environment Programme, European Commissioner for Environment, Janez Potonik said natural resource efficiency is a key concern for growth in today's economy

Edinburgh Airport Recycles 82 Percent Of Its Waste
Edinburgh Airport has exceeded the Scottish Government's zero waste targets after recycling 82 percent of its waste last year

NLWA Urges Residents To Recycle More As Landfill Tax Hits 72 GBP Per Tonne
The North London Waste Authority is calling on north London residents to recycle more after the tax on sending a tonne of waste to landfill hits 72 for the first time

Company Behind Pampers And Gillette Achieves Zero Waste
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the company behind consumer brands including Gillette, Ariel, Tide and Pampers announced that 45 of their facilities have now achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill

NI Announces Waste Project Funding Boost
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced a 500 000 funding boost for projects that will divert waste from landfill and called for eligible applicants to apply

UK Economy Does Not Encourage Sustainable Behaviour, Says CIWEM
The Government's zero waste objective has been described as desirable but unrealistic by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)

Ash From Refuse Could Be Turned Into Gas, Says Researcher
Ash leftover from waste that has been burnt in power stations could be turned into hydrogen gas, according to a researcher at Lund University

Call For Tougher Regulations For Wood Waste Plants
Erewash Labour councillor Howard Griffiths has called on the government to hold an inquiry into the site management of wood recycling plants

WRAP Launches Sustainable Procurement E-Learning Modules
WRAP has launched a series of sustainable procurement e-learning modules developed as part of its work for EPOW (European Pathway to Zero Waste), supported by Defra

Campaign Launched To Reduce Food Waste In Wales
Waste Awareness Wales is launching a new campaign this week to tackle the issue of food waste

Council Ends Plastic Confusion With 1950s Campaign
A campaign to encourage plastics recycling has been launched by the Suffolk Waste Partnership, in a bid to end confusion about what plastics can and cant be recycled

Viridor Announce E.ON Renewable Energy Partnership
Viridor has announced it will work on partnership with E.ON and Cardiff Council in order to supply renewable energy from its energy from waste plant on Trident Park

GIB Funds Clinical Waste Incinerator
The Green Investment Banks (GIB) has announced it is to provide 18m of funding for the construction of a heat recovery plant for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Report Shows Where Wales Sends Its Recycling
The Welsh Government has released a new report, which reveals where household recycling ends up

Balfour Beattys Waste Plant Denied Planning Permission
Balfour Beattys proposed 500m Gloucestershire waste incinerator has had its planning application was rejected, putting a hold on plans

Construction Giant Unveils Plan To Cut Waste
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has revealed its sustainability plan to cut waste and increase use of recyled products

EU Sets Out Roadmap For Member States Lagging Behind In Recycling
Every year, each European citizen generates over 500 kilos of municipal waste, more than one

UK Sees Biggest Increase In Recycling Over Last Decade
According to analysis published yesterday (19 March) by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the UK saw the biggest increase in recycling of any EU country from 2001 to 2010

REA Survey Reveals Industry Doubts Over Hitting 2020 Renewable Energy Target
The REA has conducted a new survey in order to better understand the current state of the UK renewable energy sector

Waste Cardboard Could Be Turned Into Nappies, Says Research Facility
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a way on turning waste cardboard and paper into non-woven material for use in hygiene products such as nappies

Defra Consults On Transfrontier Shipment of Waste
Defra has launched a consultation into the regulations of transfrontier waste shipments, seeking to amend the original 2007 regulations

New Resource Minister Appointed For Wales
First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced his new cabinet to continue delivering the ambitious Programme for Government, seeing the appointment of a new resource minister role

C Spencer Awarded Grant For 150m GBP Waste Scheme In Hull
Engineering group C Spencer has secured funding for its 150m energy from waste project in Hull

LGA Propose Landfill Tax Freeze
A landfill tax freeze would contain councils costs to a three percent rise whilst retaining an effective incentive to minimise waste to landfill and help avoid potential EU fines of 100-150m, according to a new report by the LGA

Tata And E.ON Withdraw Bid To Treat London Waste
Tata Chemicals Europe and E.ON Energy have withdrawn from the tender process by the West London Waste Authority (WLWA), to treat it waste for the next 25 years

Waste Boards Set To Pool People Resources By Sharing Manager
Somerset Waste Board (SWB) and the emerging Gloucestershire Joint Waste partnership (GJWP) has approved a shared management system that will see a joining of people resources

Bracknell Forest To Reward Recyclers With Points
Bracknell Forest residents that recycle their waste are set to receive reward points as part of the funding provided to them from Defra grant

Colin Drummond To Step Down As Viridor CEO
The Board of Pennon Group Plc has announced the intended retirement of Colin Drummond, chief executive of Viridor and an executive director of Pennon Group Plc

Co-Operative, Nestle And Sainsburys Pilot Product Sustainability Testing
The Co-operative Group, Nestle and Sainsburys are going to test ways to improve the environmental performance of some of their products, following new ground breaking research published today from the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF)

Shanks Appoints New Managing Director
International sustainable waste management business, Shanks Group plc has announced the appointment of Peter Eglinton as UK Managing Director with effect from 1 May 2013

Coca Cola And ECO Plastics Joint Venture Process A Quarter Billion Bottles
Continuum Recycling, recycled-PET joint venture between Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and ECO Plastics, has celebrated sorting a quarter of a billion bottles

Defra Announces Englands First Waste Prevention Programme
The government is set to publish the first Waste Prevention Programme for England by December 2013

Viridor Withdraws Application For New England Quarry Landfill
Viridor has withdrawn an application for a million-tonne landfill at New England Quarry near Ivybridge, Devon

Harley Davidson Calls For Biker Clothing Re-Use
Harley-DavidsonUK&Irelandhas teamed up with The Salvation Army in a call for donations of unwanted biker gear

Lib Dems Call For Commitment To Bag Charge
A formal commitment to a bag levy in England should be made by the Coalition, according to Senior Liberal Democrats, who said there is a growing momentum for the action

Zero Plastic Waste First Step To Zero Waste Europe, Says Potonik
European Commissioner for Environment, Janez Potonik, has expressed concern at the growing amount of plastic waste produced in Europe

Industry Welcomes End Of Uncertainty Over Judicial Review Verdict
Justice Hickinbottom gave the verdict of the Judicial Review regarding the future of recycled material collection earlier this week, revealing mixed reactions from the waste and resource management industry

Innovation Key To Wales Sustainable Future, Says Minister
Speaking At the CIWM Cymru Conference earlier this week, Welsh Minister for the environment and sustainable development revealed Wales is developing an Innovation Strategy

Switching To LED Lighting Could Reduce Food Waste
Switching regular lights to LED could reduce food waste within the home and supermarkets, according to lighting company Sedna LED

Man Fined After Sending Contaminated Waste To Brazil
A Loughton man has been fined after his company is involved in dumping 1500 tonnes of waste in Brazil

Rochdale Recycling Thrown Into Landfill After Christmas Backlog
Rochdale council admitted that bin crews put recycling waste in with normal refuse to save time after controversially axing collections over Christmas

Judicial Review Falls In Favour Of Defra
The long-awaited outcome of the co-mingled Judicial Review has fallen in support of Defra and the Welsh Government

Scotland To Consider Mining Landfills For Resources
The Scottish Government has commissioned a feasibility study from Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) into whether mining landfill sites for its materials is a possibility

Shanks Opens New MBT Facility In Barrow
Shanks has today officially opened the new 75,000 tonne Southern Resource Park mechanical biological treatment (MBT) waste facility in Barrow, Cumbria

Industry Roadmap Launched To Tackle Event Industry Waste
Today sees the launch of Zero waste events: a 2020 vision, a new event industry roadmap initiative with the goal of no waste being sent to landfill from UK events by the end of the decade

UK Stagnates On EU Recycling League Table
EU member state treated municipal waste that was recycled or composted in 2011 reached 40 percent according to new statistics, a figure up from 27 percent in 2001

WRAP Report Reveals Perception And Reality Of Food Waste
A new report published today highlights that changes in consumer attitudes and behaviours around packaging could help reduce household food waste

Norwich To Reduce Recycling Targets After Fears It Will Fall Short
The city council had hoped to recycle 50 percent of domestic waste produced in Norwich by the close of the financial year, but has acknowledged a cut in the target must be made as reaching the figure is unlikely

Scrap Metal Dealers Act Receives Royal Assent
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act has received royal assent as of last week and will come into implementation from October 2013

Zero Wasre Scotland Awards Contract To Green Advice Service
Zero Waste Scotland has awarded a 3m p.a. Scottish Government-funded contract to a consortium led by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) for a new one-stop advice service to help Scottish organisations reduce energy, water and raw materials costs

Colour-Changing Food Labels Launch In The UK In A Bid To Cut Food Waste
A British company today launched the smart labels that activate when packaging is opened and change colour using a traffic light system to indicate whether the contents are still safe to eat

Food Sector Businesses To Convert Waste Into Energy At No Cost
SEaB Energy has secured funding to enable up to 20 businesses to have a unit installed and operating on their premisesfree of charge

Hayes To Quiz Defra On Surprise Efw Funding Cuts
Energy minister John Hayes will take environment ministers to task over their withdrawal of support for three energy-from-waste (EfW) plants, he assured industry representatives

Waste Awareness Wales And PG Tips Team Up To Boost Food Waste Recycling
Waste Awareness Wales and Monmouthshire Council have been working with PG Tips on an innovative project to help increase food waste recycling in Abergavenny

Defra Publishes EfW Debate Guide In Wake Of PFI Cuts
After announcing its decision to pull funding from the remaining energy from waste (EfW) projects under procurement, Defra has produced an EfW debate guide

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Showcases Circular Economy Examples
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is showcasing Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) as an excellent example of the Circular Economy

Londons War On Cigarette Waste Reduces Litter By 64 Percent
The City of London Corporation has created a highly effective, integrated initiative to reduce smoking related litter in cities and high footfall areas, resulting in a reduction of 64 percent

Metalmatters Reaches Two Million Households
MetalMatters, the metal packaging industrys kerbside recycling improvement programme, has reached over two million households across 31 local authorities and significantly increased the metals capture rate in each campaign

Shanks Commences Waste Management Services In Wakefield District
Leading waste management business, Shanks Waste Management Limited, announces that it has commenced waste management services for the Wakefield District

Call For NHS X Ray Film Waste Re-Think
Betts Environmental has urged the NHS to re-think how it disposes of valuable resources, such as x-ray film

Defras PFI Cuts Potentially Wasted Millions, Says ESA
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has expressed strong disappointment in the governments decision to rescind Waste Infrastructure Credits from those waste PFI projects, which have yet to reach financial close

Manufacturers Not Using Recycled Plastic Is Down To Lack Of Reliability
The BPF Business Conditions Survey has indicated that firms that dont process recycled polymer, are putting this down to a lack of reliability in the supply chain and client specification

Defra Pulls PFI Funding For Waste Projects
In a shock move, the department of environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has pulled funding from the remaining energy from waste (EfW) projects under procurement

Biffa Fined Over Houghton-Le-Spring Landfill Site Pollution
Biffa has been fined 105,000 for failing to manage pollution from a North-East landfill site resulting in the contamination of an aquifer

Changing Recycling Collections Would Be Damaging And Expensive, Says Biffa
Biffa has said that next weeks Judicial Review of how England and Wales local authorities should collect household recycling could result in an expensive and damaging backward step

Scotland Needs Strong And Vibrant Industry To Meet Recycling Targets
A new report aims to help Scotland meet ambitious goal of recycling 70 percent of all its waste by 2025 by urging it boost its policies

Valpak Sells Preston Recycling Facility
A recycling facility belonging to Valpak has been sold to JWS Lancashire Limited supported by JWS Recycling Services (JWS)

Blueprint To Set Out Health & Safety Solutions For Waste Industry
A blueprint for addressing the terrible toll of death, injury and ill health in the waste and recycling industry is to be published following a WISH and HSE summit

FIRA Launches REACH Awareness Service
FIRA has launched a new service to help companies comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals), a system of regulations controlling chemicals in the European Union

MoD Awards Waste Contract To GPT Waste
GPT Waste, provider of waste management solutions and sustainable waste services, has won a three-year, total waste management contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Landfill Ban On Wood Not Right Time, Says Defra
In a Summary of Responses, Defra has said that they do not believe now is the right time to ban wood from landfill

MRF And Transfer Station Proposed For City Of York
Yorwaste has submitted a planning application toCity of York Council to build a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and waste transfer station at its existing Harewood Whin Resource Recovery Centre, near Rufforth

Biffa And TK Maxx Cut 86 Percent Of Waste In UK Stores
Biffa has helped high street store TK Maxx increase recycling by almost 80 percent since April 2012

Scientists Call For Plastic Waste To Be Classed As Hazardous
Plastic waste should be classed as hazardous because of the threat it poses to humans and wildlife, scientists have urged

UK Screwcap Recycling Rate Half That Of Germanys
The average recycling rate for aluminium closures has reached 40 percent in Europe, and as high as 80 percent in Germany, according to data from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA)

ADBA Calls For Greater Coherence Of Policy For AD And Biogas
Charlotte Morton, chief executive, the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA), called for greater coherence of policy in support for anaerobic digestion and biogas, as the Strategy promises for other forms of unconventional gas

Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Passes Final Reading
The proposed Scrap Metal Dealers Bill passed its final reading in the House of Lords yesterday (13 February) with no amendments made

Wales Recycling Stats Continue To Rise
The latest quarterly statistics produced by the Welsh Government show the combined recycling of local authorities has reached 51 percent

Council Tax Hike Needed To Fund Greater Manchester Waste Facilities
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has set a 2013/14 Levy at 166.1 m to complete sustainable waste management facilities investment

MBA Urges Gov To Cut VAT To Boost Plastics Recycling
MBA Polymers has called on the UK government to reduce VAT on recycled plastics to help encourage consumer demand and promote investment in the plastics recycling industry

PUMA Closes The Loop With First Cradle To Cradle Clothing Line
Global Sportlifestyle company PUMA launches InCycle, the brand's first closed-loop collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, all of which have earned the "Cradle to Cradle Certified[CM] Basic" certification

Five Companies Under Investigation As UK Recycling Falls In 2012
Five companies are under investigation for failing to meet their packaging waste obligations as it emerged that the UKs total packaging recycling in 2012 fell

HSE Challenges Waste Industry To Improve Its Safety Record
The HSE and the Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum urged the industry to strive for continued improvement at a joint event held last week

SITA UK And John OConner To Deliver Services To Aylesbury Vale District
SITA UK has joined forces with John OConner to provide street cleansing and horticultural services to Aylesbury Vale District Council

City Of London Rolls Out Recycling Bins That Up-Date Users With News
News feed, transport information and advertisements to be shown on 100 Renew paper bins have been rolled out across capital

Leeds Council Approves Two Waste Plants
Biffa and Veolia have received the green light by Leeds City Council for the construction of two waste treatment plants

NLWA Pilot Cuts Food Waste By 38 Percent
A North London Waste Authority (NLWA) pilot scheme has cut household food waste by an average of 38 percent

Straight Awarded 1m GBP Contract With Dumfries And Galloway Council
Straight plc, the environmental products and services group, has been awarded a 1.7m contract with Dumfries and Galloway Council

Scotlands First Food And Drink Environmental Sustainability Strategy Launched
Scotland Food & Drink have launched the first pan-industry strategy for the Scottish food and drink industry, which articulates its Environmental Sustainability Ambition and builds on existing work already being undertaken by businesses across a wide range of sectors

Sellafield Accidently Dump Radioactive Waste In Landfill Site, Court Hears
Bags of radioactive waste were accidently dumped at a landfill site, a court heard, as Sellafield pleads guilty to multiple failures

BA And DONG Energy Form Sustainable European Biofuels Coalition
The CEOs of seven European biofuel producers and airlines have launched a new industry-led initiative to speed up the deployment of advanced sustainable biofuels throughout the continent

Balfour Beatty Mechanical Biological Treatment Facility Gets Green Light
Balfour Beatty Mechanical Biological Treatment Facility Gets Green Light

Recycling In England Stagnates In Quarter 1 Statistics
Quarter 1 provisional statistics for the recycling of waste by local authorities has revealed that Englands recycling rate has stagnated at 43 percent

Veolia And Orbite Join Forces To Recycle Red Mud
Veolia Environmental Services and Orbite Aluminae join forces to recycle and remediate red mud generated by alumina production

WRAP Cymru Opens Large Scale Infrastructure & Reprocessing Fund
The Large Scale Infrastructure and Reprocessing Facilities in Wales Fundhas been opened, providing capital funding to support the development of reprocessing infrastructure

WRAP Joins Ellen MacArthur Circular Economy Programme
WRAPjoins Ellen MacArthur CE100 Circular Economy programme and is set to be a pioneer member

WRAPs Business Model For Extending Clothing Life Unveiled
WRAP has published a new report that highlights innovative new business models for the clothing sector

EU Funding Less Effective Due To Poor Implementation, Say EU Auditors
The effectiveness of EU funding for municipal waste management infrastructures was limited due to the poor implementation of supporting measures say EU Auditors

Grundon Signs WRAPs Hospitality And Foodservice Agreement
Grundon Waste Management Ltd has signed up as a supporter of the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement introduced by WRAP, the Waste & Resources Action Programme

Project To Encourage Unemployed Into The Waste Industry Secures Funding
A project that helps young unemployed Londoners into long-term employment in the waste industry has secured lottery funding for two and a half years

Double Contract Success For Viridor
Viridorannounced it was named preferred bidder for the Prosiect Gwyrdd partnership as it signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract with Peterborough City Council (PCC) to treat the councils residual waste over the next 30 years

Questions Remain Regarding MRF Code Of Practice, Says Resource Association
The Resource Association, the trade association for the reprocessing and recycling industries and their supply chain, gave an initial reaction to the Defra launch of their consultation on the proposed MRF Code of Practice, saying they remain unconvinced

Straight Announces 1.7m GBP Contract With Serco
Straight plc the environmental products and services group has been awarded a contract with Serco, the international service company, to provide containers and other products for its Canterbury City Council contract

Cumbria Votes To Withdraw From Nuclear Waste Facility
Cumbria County Council voted to withdraw from the process to find a host community for an underground radioactive waste disposal facility

Defra Unveils MRF Code Of Practice
New plans to improve the quality of paper, card, metals, plastic and glass recycling have been announced today by Resources Management Minister Lord de Mauley

Farid European Group Acquires Heil Europe
Farid European Group has aquired Heil Europe to extend product range and service provision to its customers

Prison Sentence For Illegal Waste Site Owner
A land owner has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment after allowing an illegal waste site to be run on his farm for years

Waste Sector To See 7Bn GBP Investment Over Next Six Years
The waste and resource management sector is due to get a boost of 7bn over the next six years, says a new investment report produced by Catalyst Corporate Finance and LRS Consultancy

Decision Over Cumbria Nuclear Debate Will Go To Vote Today
A vote is to be held today whether to go ahead with a search for a Cumbria site to store high-level nuclear waste

Glasgow Recycling And Renewable Energy Centre Gets Green Light
Approval has been granted for a major planning application for the establishment of the 154m Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC)

Jobs Under Threat At Premier Waste Management
Premier Waste Management Ltd has announced it will cease trading at the end of May, meaning, leaving its 60 staff with concerns about the future

Carpet Waste Diverted From Landfill In 2012 Rises 30 Percent
Carpet waste diverted from landfill increased to 21.4 percent in 2012, a rise of 30 percent on the previous year, according to Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK)

Northern Ireland Reaches 43% Recycling
Local authority collected municipal waste managed in Northern Ireland between July and September 2012 has reached 43 percent, accoding to new figres from the Department of the Environment (DOE)

WRAP Launches New Food Redistribution Industry Working Group
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, charities and other industry bodies have joined forces to explore and support ways to increase the amount of surplus food made available for delivery to those in need, building on the good work already being undertaken

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Circular Economy Report Vol.2
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched Towards the Circular Economy Vol.2: opportunities for the consumer goods sector, building on last years report

ReFood Begins Construction On Giant AD Plant
Construction is now underway on one of the UK's largest anaerobic digestion plants, which is expected to be capable of converting 90,000 tonnes of commercial and domestic food waste into energy

SITA UK Withdraws From North Wales Tender
SITA UK has withdrawn from a 800m North Wales deal to build and operate a waste treatment facility for 25 years

Cumbria Nuclear Debate Needs Proper Investigation
The building of an underground nuclear waste store in west Cumbria is set to come under debate in Carlisle today (25 Jan)

Unilevers UK Factories Achieve Zero Waste To Landfill
The company has announced UK is one of 18 countries whose operations send no non-hazardous waste for disposal

10m GPB AD Plant Set For Wakefield
The Ros Roca Imtech Joint Venture has been awarded a 10m contract for new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Wakefield

Education Key To Halting Drug Waste, Says BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) has said a multi-pronged approach is the key to helping to stop millions of pounds worth of medicines being wasted each year

Global Campaign Launched To Change Culture Of Food Waste
Consumers, Food Industry and Government all have role to play in reducing 1.3bn tonnes of food wasted or lost each year, according to new campaign Eat. Think. Save

Cash Boost For Welsh Hospitality And Food Businesses
Welsh hospitality, tourism, food and drink manufacturing and food service businesses can get 2013 off to a great start thanks to a new package of support from WRAP Cymru (Waste & Resources Action Programme in Wales) worth up to 60,000 per business

Viridors Peterborough EfW Plant Changes Get Go Ahead
Peterborough City Council planning and environmental protection committee approved Viridors Section 73 application for an 85,000 tonnes-per-annum Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Fengate, Peterborough

Packaging Waste Declining Rapidly, EU Data Shows
A Europen analysis of official EU data on packaging waste shows that over the past twelve years the amount of used packaging sent for final disposal is declining rapidly

Steve Willetts: Obituary
It is with enormous sadness that we report the recent death of Steve Willetts, most widely known as chairman and lecturer on the Practical Waste Management Course, which for several decades has often been a first introduction to wastes for many people entering the waste industry.

Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Passes Through Lords Untarnished
The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill passed through the House of Lords Committee Stage late last week [18 January], following the Governments ban on cash payments for scrap metal

Society For The Environment Appoints First President
Environmental campaigner Tony Juniper has been appointed first President of the Society for the Environment

Fife Council Set To Externalise Waste Services
The local authority in Fife is set to establish an Arms Length External Organisation (ALEO) to deliver waste treatment and disposal, energy generation and supply and related consultancy services

John Lewis Commits To 'Closed Loop' Waste Plastics Strategy
John Lewis has committed a new closed loop waste plastics strategy through a scheme that will see thousands of tonnes of plastics waste from Waitrose and John Lewis shops being recycled into useable products

Which? Investigates Where Electrical Recycling Actually Goes
Which? took six TVs for recycling at local recycling centres and high street shops, one ended up more than 11,000 miles away while anothers ended up in Southampton docks

Restaurants Waste 1Kilo Of Food Per Meal, Claims SRA
Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has stepped up efforts to tackle food waste, as its most recent figures reveal the average restaurant produces 21 tonnes of food waste per year

Viridor Axe Half Of Burngreave Plant Staff
Viridor has axed almost half of its Sheffield workforce, saying the UKs economic downturn is to blame for the job losses

Hazardous Waste Strategy Is Not Working, Claims ESA
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice of the UKs waste and resource management industry, today published a report calling for concerted action to improve the way hazardous waste is treated in England and Wales

Work Starts On Sizewell B Radioactive Waste Store
Construction experts have been moved onto the site at Sizewell B and it is expected building will be completed within two years

Northern Ireland Approves Plastic Bag Levy
Northern Ireland shoppers will be charged at least 5p for carrier bags from April, it has been confirmed, in a bid to cut waste caused by plastic bag littering

WRAP Publish Bring Facilities Guidance
WRAP has published a new guide to help local authorities in England improve the performance of bring recycling sites

Shadow Minister Commits To Labour Food Waste Policy
Shadow secretary of state for environment Mary Creagh has committed a future Labour government to a policy on zero food waste

Shanks Signs 750GBP Deal With Wakefield Council
Shanks Group has finally signed a 25-year PFI contract with Wakefield Council worth an estimated 750m

Retailers Challenge Food Waste Report
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has rejected claims made by a report published yesterday (9 January) that suggests supermarkets are partly to blame for households throwing away half of the food they buy

Cash Support For Manufacturers To Cut Cost By Using Recycled Materials
Manufacturers in Wales will benefit from a new package of support from WRAP Cymru, designed to help them reduce their material costs and avoid the risks associated with resource insecurity

Half Of The Worlds Food Is Wasted, Report Finds
Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls on urgent action to prevent 50 percent of all food produced in the world ending up as waste

DS Smith Consults On Southampton MRF Closure
DS Smith Recycling has announced that it has launched a consultation on the closure of its materials recycling facility (MRF) in Southampton

SITA And EU Fund Sign Deal For Polands Largest Waste-To-Energy Project
SITA Polska and European infrastructure investment fund, the Marguerite Fund, has secured the first energy-from-waste public private partnership (PPP) in Poland

UK Leads EU Scheme To Drive Bioenergy Innovation
The UK has pledged up to 10m on a scheme to develop innovative bioenergy projects, in partnership with seven other EU countries, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced

Greater Manchester Sells Landfill Sites
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has confirmed the sale of 18 former landfill sites, comprising of some 526 acres in Greater Manchester

Scotlands 2013 Recycling Targets Come Under Fire
The Environment Secretary for Scotland, Richard Lochhead, defended the countrys 2013 recycling target of 50 percent, after criticism from the Scottish Conservative Party

Lincolnshire Biogas Plant Could Be Put On Hold
Plans for a biogas power plant in the Lincolnshire Wolds could be put on hold for the second time because of planning opposition

Cromwell Sells Recycling Division
From yesterday (1 Jan) Cromwell Polythene officially sold the business interests of its recycling division to newly formed Leopard Recycling Limited

North-West Preferred Bidder Chosen For 500m GPB Waste Infrastructure
The North West Region Waste Management Group (NWRWMG) has moved a step closer to completing its public procurement exercise to deliver new waste infrastructure for the north-west region

Veolia Withdraws From NLWA Procurement Tender
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has received notification from Veolia Environmental Services that they will not be submitting final tenders for either the NLWAs waste services or fuel use contracts

Poor MFR Recyclate Costs UK 51m GBP A Year, Report Finds
The Resource Associationhas released a report highlighting the cost burden on UK reprocessors and manufacturers resulting from poor and inconsistent quality of recyclate

Practical Guide To AD Will Help Develop Industry, Says ADBA
Entrants to the growing anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector will greatly benefit from the wealth of information in The Practical Guide to AD produced by the industry association ADBA and launched today [21 Dec]

Defra Appoints New Members To Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee
Lord De Mauley, with the agreement of the Devolved Administrations, has appopinted four new members to the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee

E.ON Sells Majority Of Waste-Burning Unit In Joint Venture
German utility E.ON is to sell a majority stake in its waste-burning unit to private equity firm EQT, disposing of a non-core assets to cut debt

Record Levels Of Carpet Waste Recycled In 2012
UK-based manufacturing members of Carpet Recycling UK diverted more than 6,000 tonnes of carpet waste from landfill in 2012

EU Awards Funding For Renewable Projects Using Robin Hood Mechanism
The European Commission has awarded over 1.2bn euros, funding to 23 highly innovative renewable energy demonstration projects under the first call for proposals for the NER300 funding programme

UK Lagging Behind In Renewable Energy Targets
According to a new ranking, the UK's low share of renewable energy means it is lagging behind other European countries

Fly-Tipping Drops Nine Percent, Defra Reveals
Defra has released the fly-tipping statistics for England, showing local authorities dealt with almost 800,000 incidents in 2011/12

34m Wheeled-Bins Worth Of Food & Packaging Waste Prevented, Report Finds
Food and drink companies in the UK have prevented over 34m wheeled-bins worth of food and packaging waste within the supply chain over the last five years, the FDF has said

Waste Reductions Save Government 50m GPB
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has found the government has saved almost 50m, following a environmental waste reductions at Whitehall

Excluding Biogas From Gas Debate Is Criminal, Says ADBA
ADBAs chief executive, Charlotte Morton has said excluding biogas from anaerobic digestion from the debate about unconventional gas risks is criminal

Kings Lynn Signs 16-Year Reprocessing Contract With Material Works
The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has signed a 16-year contract with Material Works Ltd to reprocess approx 35 thousand tonnes of mixed residual waste annually

ADBA National Conference Speakers Agree On Urgency Of Climate Measures
Speakers in the opening session of the ADBA National Conference is that the UK and the world need to act faster on climate change measures both to protect the future of our planet and ensure economic growth

Aylesford Waste Transfer Site Now Open
A 500,000 waste transfer site development by Fareham-based Cleansing Service Group (CSG) is now open for business

Boeing And BMW Team Up For Carbon Fibre Recycling Research
Boeing and the BMW Group have signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research on carbon fiber recycling and share knowledge about carbon fiber materials and manufacturing

Peel Environmental Granted Consent For Second Wave Of Waste Infrastructure
Peel Environmental has today announced that it has been granted consent for the first two of its second wave of waste infrastructure developments

Richard Lochhead MSP Joins SWR Debate On Scottish Waste Laws
Waste management firm, SWR, has hosted the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead MSP, at a roundtable event in Edinburgh

The Move Towards A Green Economy Is Imperative, Says Janez Potonik
The European Commissioner for Environment Janez Potonik has said the green economy represents growth and potential, pointing to the waste sector as an example

Work To Start On New North London Waste Plan
Work on developing a new North London Waste Plan is scheduled to start in the New Year after a planning inspector ruled the existing document was unsuitable

New EU Environ-Legislation Risks Bankrupting Councils, Warns LGA
New European environmental regulation on waste and other issues risks bankrupting councils if it is not implemented properly now that the UK government can more easily pass on its fines, councillors have warned

Partnership To Help Develop Large-Scale Organic Waste Treatment Projects
A new commercial partnership between HotRot and Bio Watt Engineering will help develop large scale organic waste treatment projects in the UK and Eire, using modern composting technologies

Shanks Clinch Heineken Glass Recycling Deal
International waste management business Shanks Group said its new Van Tuijl glass recycling business has been awarded a contract to recycle 15,000 tons of glass bottles for Heineken

Aberdeenshire Signs Up To Cut Waste From Construction
Aberdeenshire Council is joining a UK-wide scheme to reduce the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste being sent to landfill

British Airways Signs Largest Biofuel Commitment Ever Made By An Airline
British Airways has signed up to purchase jet fuel produced from waste material in a ten-year deal worth over 310m

Wales Announces Climate Change Strategy Partnership With Lesotho
The Welsh Government is embarking on a programme of work with Lesotho to help the country develop its own Climate Change strategy, Environment Minister, John Griffiths has announced

Industry Left Without Christmas Cheer After Disappointing Autumn Statement
The waste and resource management industry was left disappointed yesterday (5 December) when George Osbornes Autumn Statement appeared to do little to boost the green economy

Distributed Generation Is Essential UKs Energy Security, Says Covanta Energy
A new report launched today (December 5) will highlight the importance of distributed generation in helping to combat the UKs energy crisis, according to Covanta Energy

Giant Re-Use Centre Opens In London
A state-of-the-art giant-sized re-use centre has opened in Greenford, West London today (Wednesday 5 December) by designer and re-use enthusiast, Wayne Hemingway MBE

Government Actively Supporting AD, Says Defra Minister
Defra Minister of StateDavid Heath yesterday (3 December) opened a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility where he revealed food-waste-to-energy has doubled over the past year

Northern Ireland Reach 2015 Recycling Target Early
Northern Ireland has hit its 2015 recycling target of 40 percent early, having reached 39.7 percent of household waste sent for recycling in 2011/12

Avonmouth Food Waste Plant To Generate Green Power
Bristols first food waste anaerobic digestion (AD) plant was officially opened by Defra minister David Heath, and will produce enough renewable energy to power around 3,000 homes

Biffa Proposes Restructure To Tackle Debts
Biffa announces proposed restructuring transaction to reduce its debt by 55 percent and a 75m cash injection to fund a significant infrastructure investment programme

ESA Calls For Green Tax Measures To Stimulate Sustainable Investment
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today published a new report, which calls for fiscal incentives and green taxes in placement of extending the landfill tax escalator beyond 2014

Green Investment Bank Officially Opens For Business
Business Secretary Vince Cable has declared the UK Green Investment Bank plc (UK GIB) officially open for business an has announced two new investments and emission cutting targets

JRC To Reconsider End-Of-Waste Proposals
Proposals to subject compost and digestate from anaerobic digestion to testing (End-of-Waste proposals) have been put on hold by the Joint Research Committee (JRC) following pan-European industry lobbying

Cherwell Produces Science Fiction Short Film To Promote Recycling
What would aliens think if they visited Earth to take a look at how humans deal with their refuse? is the question a group of youngsters at Kirtlington Primary School have wrestled with for a tongue-in-cheek film entitled The Cherwell Incident

Pickles Warns Councils To Collect Bins Weekly Or Lose Government Funding
Eric Pickles has said there is no plausible reason why more than half of English local authorities should not have weekly service as he announces 85 successful bids to the weekly collection fund

Prince Of Wales Opens Uks First Commercial Scale Gas-To-Grid Project
The Prince of Wales will open the new anaerobic digester and biomethane to grid plant at Rainbarrow Farm, Poundbury, Dorset yesterday (21 November)

CIWM Sends Open Letter To Pickles Over Weekly Fund Delays
An open letter has been sent to Secretary of State Eric Pickles over the delays to the announcement of successful local authority bids for the weekly collection scheme fund

Love Food Hate Waste Challenges London
Londoners are being invited to take part in a new challenge from Recycle for London to find out how they could save up to 50 a month by reducing the amount of food they throw away

EAs Leaf Litter Guidance Could Cause Adverse Effect, Says LARAC
LARAC has responded to the Environment Agencys (EA) guidance on compostisng contaminated leaf litter, saying it could have an adverse effect

WRAP Offers Grants For Re-Use And Repair Initiatives
WRAP has launched a second round of its capital grant competition to increase the re-use and repair of textiles, furniture and WEEE. From today, businesses with re-use and repair initiatives can apply for grants of up to 50,000

FCC Environment Wins Merseyside Waste Treatment Contract
FCC Environment has won an interim framework contract from Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) to treat up to 40,000 tonnes of residual municipal solid waste (MSW)

Knowsley Energy Recovery Facility Receives Full Permit
The Environment Agency has awarded a full environmental permit to energy from waste business Energos to operate a small-scale advanced conversion technology (ACT) facility at Knowsley Industrial Park, Merseyside

Aggression Towards Bin Men Covered By BBCs The One Show
Last night (14 November) BBCs The One Show included a report on the worrying increase in public aggression towards bin men on their rounds

Innovative AD Projects Sought By WRAP
WRAPhas opened a new tender invitation to identify solutions that will improve the efficiency and costs of anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities

London 2012 Was Most Sustainable Games To Date, Says New Report
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 today publishes its in-depth review into whether the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games truly delivered the promised levels of sustainability

DCLG Fund Delays Stifling Improvements, Says LARAC
LARAC has expressed concern over delays to the announcement to local authorities that bid for DCLG funding, saying that the delay is causing uncertainty over service deliveries

APSRG Report Highlights a Need For Skills In The Waste Sector
In a report launched at Westminster yesterday (12 November) by the Associate Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group (APSRG) and contain essays authored by a number of figures from within the waste sector

Wales Bid To Cut Food Waste During EWWR
Cut down on the amount of food you waste during the European Week for Waste Reduction, is the message of its new campaign

Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Passes Third Reading
The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill made it through the third reading in the House of Commons last week (9 November)

Vale Of White Horse Named Top Recycler
Annual figures published by Defra last week (8 November) show that Vale of White Horse in Oxfordshire has come up top of the table for 2011/12

43 Percent Of Local Authority Waste Recycled In England
Defra has released its final annual results for local authority waste, showing 43 percent was recycled during 2011/12

Scottish Companies Join Hospitality And Food Service Agreement
More Scottish companies in the hospitality and food service sector have signed up to a UK-wide Hospitality and Food Service voluntary agreement to cut food and associated packaging waste and increase recycling

WRAP Publish Guidance To Help Improve HWRC Performance
Opportunities to improve performance in the management of Household Waste & Recycling Centres (HWRCs) have been highlighted in new guidance published by WRAP

Viridor Apply To Process South London Waste To Energy
South London Waste Partnership has signed a contract with Viridor with an aim of sending the local areas residual waste for energy recovery

AD Industry And Academia Work Together To Define The Strategy
Anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas research and development big wigs met this week to define a strategy to focus R&D investment at the ADBA R&D Forum

Danny Dyer Judges Student Films About Recycling
Danny Dyer heads judging team for competition in which students can win 1,500 for best video to bust can recycling myths

Lord De Mauley Has A Great Deal To Learn Regarding Waste Management
Speaking at WRAPs annual conference yesterday (5 November), Lord de Mauley made his first major speech to the industry heralding back to the importance of the waste hierarchy

Metal Recycling Industry Welcomes ELV Material To Be Recovered As Energy
The metals recycling industry has welcomed a landmark decision that could stop valuable and high-energy material being sent to landfill

Biffa Launches Food Waste Services For Forest Of Dean
Municipal services contractor Biffa has rolled out a suite of new waste management services for Forest of Dean District Council, extending the companys long association with the Gloucestershire authority

Defra Investigate Claims Of Sky Lantern Damage
Defra is investigating claims that sky lanterns are harming livestock and littering the countryside

Veolia Opens Its First Plastic Recycling Facility
If every local authority across the UK adopted mixed plastic recycling we could save over 300,000 tonnes of CO2 per year

ADBA Industry Has Suffered From Lack OF R&D
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) will bring together academia and industry on the 6 November at this autumns Research and Development (R&D) Forum in Bristol to formulate an R&D Strategy for the AD industry

Biogen Announce Second AD Plant For Wales
A joint venture bewtween Biogen and Iona Capital has announced the successful completion of the 7m investment in anerobic digestion (AD)

British Safety Council Supports Health And Safety Enforcement
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the annual statistics concerning workplace injury and ill-health in Great Britain in 2011/12

WRAP Guidance To Boost Recycling On The Go Facilities In England
New guidance to help organisations make it easier for people to recycle while theyre out and about has been launched today by WRAP




Brief News: Kier Waste & Recycling Contract; Fund Available To Schools Across Merseyside; Bicester To Name Re-Use Centre
East Sussex Councils Award Kier Waste & Recycling Contract; 10,000 Fund Available To Schools Across Merseyside And Halton; Bicester Asks Public For Re-Use Centre Names Suggestions

The Veolia Environmental Trust Grant Reaches 50m GBP Landmark
The Veolia Environmental Trust, who award grants to community and environmental projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, passed an important funding milestone

Metalmatters Launches Ambitious Kent Promgramme
Marketing communications programme encouraging kerbside recycling receives support from the Minister for Resources, Lord de Mauley

Surrey's Worst Recycling Performer Gets Biggest Shake-Up For 20 Years
Tandridge District Council has rolled out a new recycling and refuse collection scheme that could transform it from being one of Surreys worst-performing authorities to one of the best, and save nearly 1m annually

Keep Britain Tidy To Run Green Flag Scheme Until 2017
A new UK-wide partnership led by Keep Britain Tidy has been awarded the licence to run the Green Flag Award scheme for the next five years

Milton Keynes Council Announces Waste Facility Preferred Bidder
Milton Keynes Council has announced AmeyCespa as its preferred bidder to design, build and operate a new, state-of-the-art waste treatment facility in the borough

Waitrose Send Food Waste To AD Plant
Waitrose has announced that none of the food waste from its stores will be sent to landfill, with all 280 of the company's UK branches now sending unavoidable waste to anaerobic digestion (AD) plants or in-vessel composting (IVC) facilities

Wales New Natural Resources Body Named And Board Announced
The new body that will replace the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and Forestry Commission Wales has been formally named by Environment Minister, John Griffiths

ESA Calls On Commission To Boost Recyclate Demand
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has called on the European Commission to take measures, which would help boost EU demand for recycled materials

European Commission Propose To Cut Food-Based Biofuels Target
The European Commission published a proposal that cuts food-based biofuels Renewable Energy Directive target from 10 percent to five percent

Envals First Commercial Scale Plant To Be Located At Alconbury
Enval secures premises on the former airfield at Alconbury Enterprise Zone, near Huntingdon

Guides Advise Private, Public And Third Sectors On Taking Climate Change Action
The Welsh Government has published templates to help organisations in the private, public and third sectors act on climate change

Beverage Cartons Reprocessing Plant Get First Sign-Up
Just weeks after The Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK announced an agreement with paper and packaging producer, Sonoco Alcore, to establish the UKs only beverage carton reprocessing plant, it has signed-up its first customer

Nampak Plastics Achieves Zero Waste To Landfill
Nampak Plastics (Nampak), the UKs leading manufacturer of HDPE milk bottles, has announced it has achieved a key goal of zero waste to landfill following a company-wide drive to enhance sustainability through recycling and waste management

Resource Efficiency Innovation Challenge Announced For FM Sector
WRAP has launched a new initiative titled the Innovation Challenge, aiming to help companies in the facilities management (FM) sector to make better use of assets and materials by piloting new approaches to management

Veolia Manifesto Calls For Making Sustainable Cities A Reality
Veolia Environmental Services launches its third waste manifesto dedicated to Sustainable Cities

New Courtauld Figures Show Grocery Sector On Track
New Courtauld figures show reduction in supply chains as well as packaging being on course for its aimed 10 percent carbon reduction

Viridor Acquires Pulp Friction
Viridor has acquired Pulp Friction Limited, a paper collection and processing business based in Erith, Kent, and the business, assets and goodwill of a related business, SBS Paper LLP, for a total consideration of 9m

Owen Paterson Aims To Unite Economy And Environment
Addressing delegates at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham this week, newly appointed Owen Paterson made his first major speech as Environment Secretary, saying by being imaginative we can improve the economy and generate funds for the environment

New Waste And Energy Education Programme For Devon Schools
New Waste and Energy Education Programmes are now available to Devon Schools funded by Devon County Council and delivered by Resource Futures Ltd

Unilever Pledges Two Year MetalMatters Commitment
Unilever UK has been announced as the latest partner of the MetalMatters programme

ESA Elects David Palmer-Jones As New Chairman
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has announced that the Board has elected David Palmer-Jones, chief executive of SITA UK, chairman of ESA

Osborne Urged To Commit To 2030 Carbon Target
A powerful alliance of the UK's largest businesses and industry bodies have stated that a 2030 carbon target for the power sector is essential for stimulating new growth in the economy

Taylor Helps Council Meet Radio 1s Hackney Weekend Waste Targets
Festival fever gripped Taylor this year after it supplied over 150 bespoke 1,100L continental bins to Hackney Council for Radio 1s Hackney Weekend

Appointment of chief executive for Wales new natural resources body
Professor Peter Matthews, chair of the Welsh Governments new body for managing natural resources in Wales, has announced the appointment of Dr Emyr Roberts as the bodys chief executive. The appointment will take effect from 1 November

Recycling Association Condemns Creagh Comments As Gross Simplification
Exporting waste from the UK is exporting jobs, was the message of Shadow secretary of state for the environment, Mary Creagh, at the Labour Party Conference this week, to which the Recycling Association has called gross over simplification

BRIEF NEWS: Countrystyle Group Expands; Rochdale Borough Diverts Biowaste; Viridor Secures Next Steps For Energy From Waste Hub
Countrystyle Group Expands Into South East; Rochdale Borough Diverts Biowaste From Landfill; Viridor Secures Next Steps For Oxwellmains Energy From Waste Hub

CIWM Announces Awards For Environmental Excellence Finalists
CIWM has revealed the finalists for its Awards for Environmental Excellence 2012, including some big names from the retail, construction and waste management industries

Funding Announced To Increase Recycling Rate In Scotland
Speaking at the Scottish Waste and Resources Conference in Glasgow yesterday, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced an additional 1.2m of funding would be available to help councils in Scotland reach the 50 percent recycling target set for the end of 2013

Renewable Obligation To Support Small Scale Renewable Electricity
Businesses will still be able to get support for small scale renewable technologies under the Governments Renewables Obligation (RO), Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker confirmed yesterday

Resource Association: Seize The Opportunity For Quality And Investment In Scottish Recycling Industry
The Resource Association, the trade association for the reprocessing and recycling industries and their supply chain, today called for investors to look afresh at opportunities to boost recycling infrastructure in Scotland as a result of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations

Arrests Made After UKs Largest Ever Haz Waste Raid
The biggest ever hazardous waste raid conducted in the UK concluded this week with multiple arrests following a series of dawn raids, the Environment Agency said today

Coca-Cola Recycles 10.5m Bottles As Part Of London 2012
Coca-Colas sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sets an inspirational sustainability standard for future sporting events

Defra Approves ERP UKs Packaging Compliance Scheme Bid
European Recycling Platform (ERP) UK Ltds application to operate a packaging compliance scheme has been approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Job Loss Fears As Biffas Creditors Close In
Biffa, the UK's largest waste management company, is planning to restructure after struggling with debts

Wales Bag Levy Generates Over 800,000 GBP In First Year
One year on from the introduction of Wales 5p bag charge, Environment Minister, John Griffiths has said he can see no reason why the charge wouldnt work just as well in other parts of the UK

AD Driving Organics Recycling Sector Growth, Says WRAP
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is driving growth in the UK organics recycling industry, according to the latest survey of the sector published by WRAP

UK Renewable Energy Generation Up Six Percent From Last Year
DECC published the Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices report yesterday, showing a rise in renewable energy compared to the same quarter in 2011

Government Should Fully Embrace Biogas ADBA
The Anaerobic Digestion And Biogas Society (ADBA) has made a comparison of shale gas against biogas from anaerobic digestion (AD) after IoD report hails shale gas benefits

Defra Release Red Tape Reduction Time-Table
A timetable detailing when the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs intends to reduce red-tape has been released

ESA Calls For HSE Data Breakdown
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has expressed concern over the divergence in health and safety trends between its members and that of the wider waste sector amid HSE announcing cost recovery scheme start date

HTC To Sell Phone Without Charger In Bid To Cut E-Waste
HTC is set to pioneer selling a new flagship smartphone without a new charger, in a bid to cut electronic waste

British Plastics Federation Pushes For Reform Of PRN System
The British Plastics Federations (BPF) Recycling Group has written to Defra junior Minister Richard Benyon in a bid to bring its arguments for PRN reform to the fore

Pilots Planned To Test Textiles Survival Bags
Local authorities and their partners are being invited to pitch to take part in a series of pilots to test the effectiveness of textiles survival bags

SITA UK Signs Contract To Supply Solid Recovered Fuel
Recycling and resource management company, SITA UK, has signed a three year contract to supply 180,000 tonnes of SRF (solid recovered fuel) to CEMEX in Latvia

Councils Support End Of Destinations Charter
End of destinations of recycling charter has been backed by councils and are urging others to support it

Planning Tops Industry Agenda Says RWM Poll
A simplification of the planning process should be the number one issue for new environment secretary Owen Patterson MP, according to a survey of visitors to the RWM in partnership with CIWM

Defra Confirms New Minister For Waste
Lord de Mauley has been confirmed as replacing Lord Taylor as waste minister

UK & China Calculate Energy Futures Together
Unprecedented collaboration between energy strategists from the UK and China will culminate in a high level conference, held on 18-21st September in Beijing, aimed at understanding how best to tackle climate change and ensure energy security

Vince Cables Missed Opportunity In Bis New Industrial Strategy
The Environmental Industries Commission has said the Vince Cable has missed an opportunity by not including the UKs environmental industry as a key sector

Waste Infrastructure Expands Into Yorkshire And Glasgow
Peel Environmental is bringing forward four new waste related developments that will transform two colliery sites in Yorkshire and provide Glasgow with modern waste infrastructure resulting in a combined capital investment of over 400m

Assembly Calls For Plastic Bag Levy In England
The London Assembly has called on the Government to introduce a mandatory charge on all single-use plastic bags in light of supermarkets failure to cut the number they give out to shoppers

Guides To Help Businesses Looking To Develop EfW
A new suite of guidance on energy from waste (EfW) has been launched by WRAP, which provides practical information for businesses looking at developing smaller-scale EfW facilities as a waste treatment option

Scotland Release Fund For Investment In Recycling Industry
Companies that can recycle plastics, including cling film and uPVC windows, are eligible for a new investment from the Scottish Government

Time To Unlock The Value Of Household Textile Waste, Says Wrap
New research from WRAP suggests its time to unlock the potential economic value of discarded textiles thrown out by consumers for waste collection

BRIEF NEWS: Taylors First Rental Contract; Meltons New Service Sees Results; Mersey Set For European Week for Waste Reduction
Taylor Secures First Local Authority Rental Contract On Kray Twins Burial Ground; Meltons New Service Drives Up Recycling By A Fifth; Call For Mersey Projects To Help Reduce Euro Waste Mountain

Lord Taylor Leaves Defra Amid Further Appointments
Among a wave of cabinet reshuffles this week, Defra has announced Lord Taylor has left his post as waste minister and has confirmed the appointments of David Heath and Lord de Mauley

New Energy Minister Acknowledges The Climate Change As Crucial
The new Energy Minister, John Haynes MP, released as statement of intent on his first day in the new role

Members Vote For AfOR And REA To Merge
After a decisive vote by its members, the Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) will integrate into the Renewable Energy Association (REA)

Wales Funds Projects To Improve Local Environment
A 500,000 fund has been announced that will support 14 local authority-led projects that will improve local environment quality

Mayor Announces Investment For Londons First Sustainable Industries Park
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has announced 30m of investment is being ploughed into the London Sustainable Industries Park

Owen Paterson Confirmed As New Environment Secretary
The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP has been confirmed as the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Defra has confirmed

GIB Announces First Investment In Waste
Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today (3 September) that one of the Government-appointed fund managers for green infrastructure has made its first project investment in the small-scale waste sector

Record Jail Time Handed Out To Waste Criminals
The number of people sent to prison for committing serious waste crime offences has almost trebled in the last three years, Environment Agency report has revealed

Welsh Councils Hit Landfill Targets A Year Early
Local authorities in Wales have collectively achieved their 2013 target to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill a year early, it has been announced

Poll Finds Householders Want To Keep Fortnightly Bin Collections
Fewer than one-in-ten people would support a return to a traditional weekly waste collection, according to recently published research

Wales Making Good Progress On Sustainable Development
New sustainable development figures show that in the last year Wales has increased its economic output, driven up its renewable energy production, recycled and composted more of its waste and improved the way it manages water

Bernard Matthews To Install Biogas Plant
Bernard Matthews, the UK's largest turkey farmer and supplier, is installing a biogas plant to improve the companys waste handling and energy costs

Viridor Submits Planning Application For Glasgow Recycling And Renewable Energy Centre
A planning application has been submitted to establish the 154m Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) on the site of the existing Glasgow City Council waste facility at Polmadie

WRAP Survey Finds Glass Collections Pose Noise Risk
A recent WRAP survey has found that that all kerbside glass collection systems have the potential to generate daily noise exposure levels which could potentially exceed the Noise at Work Regulations Lower Exposure Action Value

16m GBP For Carbon Cutting Entrepreneurs
Low carbon innovation has been given a cash injection, with the launch of a 16m fund for entrepreneurs to develop new ideas

Fund To Boost Recycling Bins In Scotlands Public Places
Zero Waste Scotland launch 500,000 fund to provide more facilities for people to recycle when they are out and about has been launched today by Zero Waste Scotland

Coca-Cola Boost To Plastic Recycling
One of the worlds most recognised brands, Coca-Cola is adopting the British Retail Consortiums (BRCs) On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL), giving a boost to efforts to reduce the proportion of plastic drinks bottles ending up in landfill

Fuel Derived From Waste Plastics To Fly Man From Sydney To London
A pilot is set make the pioneering flight from Sydney to London using a fuel made entirely from waste plastics

Businesses Warn Govt Over Looming Raw Material Shortage
The Government must take urgent action on the pending raw material crunch facing the UK, a group of business and environmental organisations have warned

Huge Re-Use Potential In Bulky Waste WRAP Report Finds
More than half of all bulky waste items taken to household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) could be re-used, according to a new report published by WRAP

PECT Trials Pro-Environment Dissemination Among Faith Groups
Project trials campaign to encourage green behaviour change by working with faith networks

New Can Crushers Installed Across Weymouth And Portland Borough Council
The borough ramps up recycling efforts ready for the summer to help make Every Can Count

Veolia ES Appoints New Chief Executive
Veolia Environmental Services (ES) has appointed its first female chief executive, Estelle Brachianoff, who will take up the post at the end of August

Wales Launches New Natural Resource Body Consultation
Environment Minister, John Griffiths is keen to hear views on how the new body that will manage Wales natural resources should operate and exactly what powers and duties it should have

Environment Agency Appoints Board Members
Karen Burrows, Peter Ainsworth and Richard Leafe have been appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Caroline Spelman

RS Components Partners With Recolight To Provide Free Service
RS Components partners with recycling scheme Recolight to provide free of charge recycling for its customers in Central and East London

First Commercial AD Facility Secures WRAP Loan
Plans for the North Easts first-ever commercial food waste anaerobic digestion facility took a major step forward this week with the news that Emerald Biogas has secured an 850k loan from WRAP

Industry Writes To No 10, Urging Support For Green Economy
A collection of businesses, trade unions, civil society groups and academics have written an open letter to David Cameron and Nick Clegg, urging them to support the green economy

UK Comes Eighth In EU Medals Table For Waste Management
A new report on how Member States manage their municipal waste shows startling differences across the EU, with the UK coming eighth in its flag scoring system

Chinook Makes 520m GBP Bid For Biffa
A consortium of Chinook Urban Mining has made a 520m cash offer for Biffa, according to reports

Housing Model Could Save Industry Over 4m GBP A Year
A partnership opportunity, which would see a house-builder, developer, or consortium of industry specialists design and build a house to showcase the principles of resource efficiency, will open for applications on Friday 17 September 2012

Closed Loop Recycling To Expand Olympic Legacy
London Olympic legacy business Closed Loop Recyclings expansion plans which will double capacity at the East London state-of-the-art plant, creating the most advanced plastics purification facility in the UK

UK Will Not Be Left Behind Global Energy Revolution, Says Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced a new 100m fund for green investment yesterday at the Global Business Summit, where he said the UK is leading from the front

Call For England To Adopt Bag Levy
Three environmental charities have called for a levy on single-use bags in England, following the success of such levies in Wales and Ireland

Quarterly Provisional Recycling Stats For England Are Released
The provisional results summarise waste collected and managed by local authorities in England in the 12-months from January to December 2011

Peter Matthews Named Chairman Of Welsh Govs New Environment Body
The Welsh government has appointed the first chairman of a new body that will manage Wales' environment

Welsh Councils Calls For Greater Certainty Over Commingled Collections
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has said the need for increased certainty over how recycling services in Wales are organised and funded in the future

Cambridgeshire Councils To Recycle Yoghurt Pots, Margarine Tubs And Food Trays
Local residents in Cambridge City, Fenland and Huntingdonshire District Councils are now able to recycle more plastics as a wider range of items are accepted in blue bins across the region helping the area reduce its carbon footprint and disposal costs

Defra Calls For Evidence Over Waste Wood
Defra is seeking views on the management of wood waste and measures to divert wood waste from landfill in England to the most appropriate use

Defra To Fund Closed Loop Innovation Challenge
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is funding an Innovation Challenge for local economy closed loop projects coordinated by the Technology Strategy Board through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

Margaret Bates Made Professor In Environmental Science
An expert in solid waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), Dr Margaret Bates, has been made a Professor in Environmental Science

Northern Ireland Hits 39.7 Percent Recycling Rate
Provisional figures show Northern Irelands household waste was recycling rate has risen to 39.7 percent during 2011/12

End Destinations Of Recycling Charter Backed By Leading European Campaigning Mep
The Resource Association has announced that their End Destinations of Recycling Charter has received support from leading campaigning Member of the European Parliament, Catherine Bearder MEP

New Chair Of London Waste And Recycling Board Confirmed
Richard Tracey AM has been confirmed as the Mayor of Londons representative as the new Chair of the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB)

New Bandings Set Under Renewables Obligation
Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between 20bn and 25bn of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017

Tandridge District Council Joins UKs First Waste Services Framework
Tandridge District Council has today made it commitment to the countrys first ever UK Waste Management Services Framework

Defra Launches SDI Consultation
The UKs progress towards sustainable long-term economic growth and social wellbeing will be easier for people to track under new plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

Viridor Signs Deal On Glasgow City Contract
Viridor announced it has signed the 25 year Glasgow City Residual Waste Treatment Services Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract with Glasgow City Council

CIWM Will Use A Cautionary Approach Over New Consultation Guidance
Policy minister, Oliver Letwin, announced that new guidance due to come into effect in September will make consultations more proportionate

Defra Releases Summary Of Consultation For Amending Waste Regs
The document released by Defra last week (19 July) contains the Summary of Responses, and Government response, to the consultation on amendments to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 on separate collection, which was published by Defra and the Welsh Government in February 2012

Councils Renew Agreement For SATCoL Clothing Banks
Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has announced it has signed new agreements to continue delivering its Clothing Collection Scheme in three local authorities

Fund Opens To Help Tackle Problem Flytipping
Applications are being invited for a new 75,000 fund, launched today by Zero Waste Scotland, to help transform areas blighted by illegal flytipping

Plan Looks At Improving Waste Management In Wales
The Collections, Infrastructure and Markets Sector Plan covers the management of all waste in Wales and suggests where improved recycling is needed

Landfill Tax Forecast To Increase 100m GBP By 2015
The Treasury this week announced that landfill tax is forecast to increase by 100m between 2014/15 and 2015/16 despite no rise in the chargeable rate

New Code Of Practice To Improve Management Of Landfill Gas
The ESA, in collaboration with members of the waste management industry, has launched a new code of practice to help increase landfill gas capture and maximise renewable electricity production at landfill sites

CIWM Partners With Zero Waste Scotland To Drive Resource Agenda
Zero Waste Scotland and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) have announced plans for a new partnership conference to showcase the opportunities flowing from Scotlands zero waste ambitions to a wider audience

Reciprocity Launched In Wales
As part ofthe Welsh Governments Waste Strategy, Constructing Excellence in Wales with Cylch, and Recipro have established Reciprocity Cardiff

CIWM Business Club Roadshow Cancelled
The CIWM Business Club Roadshow has been cancelled do to the wet weather, joining the Londonderry Garage show in industry events that have been set back by the rain

MPs In Favour Of Scrap Metal Reform Proposals
Scrap metal law reform proposals have progressed to the committee stage, after MPs in voted in favour of proposals at a debate in the House of Commons last week (July 13)

Recolight Launch Online Video To Encourage Households To Recycle Low-Energy Light Bulbs
Recolights mascot, Bertie Bulb is starring in the online video to show just how easy it is for households to recycle their low-energy light bulbs

London Green Points Signs Up Residents As Bexley Scheme Adds 15,000 Flats
The London Green Points recycling incentive scheme is expanding to a further 15,000 flats across Bexley following a successful launch in Thamesmead last autumn

MetalMatters Launches To Help Increase Recycling Rates In Scotland
MetalMatters has launched in Scotland with the support of the Scottish Government and funding from Zero Waste Scotland

Waste Industry Must Continue To Improve Its Record On Health & Safety, Says WAMITAB
The Health & Safety Executives (HSE) cost-recovery scheme, known as Fee for Intervention (FFI), will begin on 1 October, subject to Parliamentary approval, the regulator has announced

Clothes Recycling Forum Launched On Merseyside
The Merseyside Textile Forum has been established in a bid to prevent the estimated 22,000 tonnes of the regions clothes and textiles from ending up in landfill sites every year

Mott Macdonald Appointed To UK Government Procurement Service Framework
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the UKs Government Procurement Service as one of the suppliers for the Environmental and Sustainability Advice, Support and Delivery Services framework agreement (RM830), which will operate throughout the UK

Viridor MD Steps Down After 27 Years
In line with its strategic management succession plans and recent further strengthening of its board, Viridor has confirmed that Mike Hellings, managing director, will be stepping down from a full time commitment at the end of September

Appeal Refused Over Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre Planning Permission
Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre and The Supreme Court has refused an application by the Cornwall Waste Forum to appeal against Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre planning permission

Minister Presents WYG Collaboration 25k Funding For Innovative Study
A specialist in anaerobic digestion (AD) has been awarded 25k of funding towards an innovative feasibility study by the Minister for Agriculture

Resource Association Comes To Wales
Resource Association launches in Wales and welcomes Welsh Governments plan to support reprocessing and recycling industry

WRAP Reveals The UK's 30bn Unused Wardrobe
UK consumers have around 30bn worth of clothes which they havent worn for a year hanging in their wardrobes, reveals a new report by WRAP

Londonderry Exhibition Cancelled
The 27th Londonderry Show, due to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 & 12 July, has been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions

Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility Will Save Taxpayers 2.5m a Year, Says Veolia
The Newhaven project developed represents a 160m capital investment in the areas

WRAP Publishes Gate Fees Report 2012
WRAP has published its annual Gate Fees Report, providing an updated summary of charges for a range of alternative waste treatment, recovery and disposal options across the UK

Commercial Waste Strategy Will Save Local Authorities Millions, Says Covanta
Covanta Energys managing director, Malcolm Chilton, is calling on local authorities and commercial waste producers and managers to take a more pragmatic and joined up approach to waste management

Scrap Metal Industry Seeks Private Members Bill To Create A Level Playing Field
Croydon South MP, Richard Ottaway is attempting to reform the scrap metal industry through a Private Members Bill

ADBA Launches Ad Farmers' Guide At Uk Ad & Biogas
The guide has been released as part of a series from ADBA designed to communicate the benefits of AD to different audiences (farming, business and the general public)

Carrier Bag Stats Reflect Changing Shopping Trends
A small increase in the number of carrier bags being used by supermarket shoppers across the UK reflects changing spending habits, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) says

HMRC Issue Latest Landfill Tax Guidance
HMRC has published interim guidance on the lower rate of Landfill Tax aimed at clarifying a number of concerns across the waste industry

Viridor Acquires JWT Holdings Limited Collection Services
Viridor has completed the acquisition of Manchester based JWT Holdings Ltd (trading as JWT Waste Services)

WRAP Release New Figures On Carrier Bag Use
New data released today by WRAP shows a rise in the number of single-use carrier bags used by supermarket customers across the UK during 2011, compared to the previous year

AD Industry Making Huge Progress, Says Defra
Defra has launched its first progress report on the AD Strategy and Action Plan at the AD industry annual exhibition and tradeshow, UK AD & Biogas 2012

Vision 2020 Panel Urges Industry To Back Roadmap For Change
The Vision 2020 Panel, which aims to eradicate food waste from landfill by 2020, is urging businesses of the food waste chain to sign up to the Vision as it shapes its roadmap for change

Biffa Wins Appeal For Leicestershire Energy Recovery Facility
Recycling and waste management firm Biffa has been awarded planning permission for an energy recovery facility at Newhurst Quarry in Shepshed, Leicestershire, following a successful appeal

Roger Hewitt Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Recycling Awards held last night in London, saw Roger Hewitt win the lifetime achievement award

3G Communications And Sauce Consultancy To Merge
Infrastructure and planning communications and consultation, 3G Communications and Sauce Consultancy have announced a merger

Community Funding Available To Mersey Groups
Funding of 20,000 has been made available for community and voluntary groups in Merseyside

Government Needs To Release The Brakes On AD, Says Think Tank
New report warns that the full potential of anaerobic digestion (AD) will only be realised if certain barriers to sector growth and development are removed

Fair Oak Landfill Study Published
The study into land contamination on the site of old landfilled sandpits at Fair Oak is almost complete with the risk to the vast majority of the 1300 homes falling within acceptable levels in line with government guidelines

Hull Refuse Derived Fuel Plant Completed
A new refuse derived fuel production facility, for Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited of Hull, has now been completed

Pickles Gets Final Decision Over Kings Lynn EfW Approval
Application to build power and recycling centre at the Willows Business Park approved by County Councillors, with the final decision now in the hands of Secretary Of State, Eric Pickles

Waste Management Sector Chosen For Eternity Capital Investment
Eternity Capital has recently launched to provide funding dedicated to waste management companies

LWARB Launches Efficiency Review And Re-Use And Recycling Centre Funds
The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has announced the launch of its Efficiency Review and Re-use and Recycling Centre (RRC) Funds, which both form part of the 4.6m Efficiencies Programme

Recycling In Wale Reaches 48 Percent
A new report shows that during 2011/12, 48 percent of municipal waste was recycled or composted in Wales, a four percentage point increase on 2010/11s figure of 44 percent

Repic CEO Appointed To The WEEE Forum Board
Dr Philip Morton, CEO of the UKs largest waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme, Repic, has been appointed as a director on the WEEE Forum board

800 Percent Increase Forecast For AD Industry
Looking ahead to UK AD & Biogas 2012, Environmental Parliamentarian of the year, Lord Redesdale, has called the present energy generation of the UK AD industry and its potential to achieve an 800 percent increase by 2020 incredible"

ESA Launches European Policy Manifesto Towards A Resource-Efficient Europe
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice of the UKs waste management industry, today published its new EU policy manifesto at a roundtable event on resource efficiency held in Brussels

Leading Hospitality And Food Service Companies Sign Up To Waste Agreement
WRAP today (27 June 2012) announces that 68 leading UK hotels, pubs, restaurants, quick service restaurants (QSRs), contract caterers, industry bodies and government departments have signed up to the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement

London Re-Use Network Appointed To iESE Framework
The UKs first ever waste management services framework is now open to 21 councils across London and is also available to local authorities outside London across Southern England and the West Midlands

Guidance Provided On Separate And Commingled Collections
The European Commission publishes its long-awaited guidance on the revised Waste Framework Directive announcing that commingled recycling is allowed

Harrow Launches Free WEEE Recycling Service
A total of 400kg of electrical equipment was collected by Harrow Council last week in the latest scheme to help reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfill

UK Reprocessing Plant To Boost Beverage Carton Recycling Rates
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK has signed an agreement with paper and packaging producer, Sonoco Alcore, to establish the UKs only beverage carton reprocessing facility

Final Tenders Received For Merseyside And Halton
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) has formally closed dialogue on the Merseyside and Halton Waste Partnership Resource and Recovery Waste Contract and has received two final tenders from Covanta and SITA

Weymouth And Portland Boost On-The-Go Recycling
On-the-go drinks can recycling programme Every Can Counts has partnered with Weymouth and Portland Borough Council to promote on-street recycling to local residents and visitors

If You Dont Wear It, Recycle It, Urges Eastleigh Council
If you cant wear it, recycle it is one of the key messages from Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Rupert Kyrle as residents are encouraged to recycle all their unwanted clothes and textiles as part of National Recycling Week from June 18-24

New Forum To Tackle Environmental Footprint Of Every-Day Goods
Ground-breaking research will be at the heart of a unique collaboration by retailers, suppliers, environmental charities, academics and UK governments to tackle the challenges posed by the environmental impact of every-day products

Recolight Expands Free Of Charge Lamp Recycling Services
Recolight is expanding access to lamp recycling facilities by lowering the threshold companies need to meet to qualify for free of charge lamp recycling

Scotland To Be First To Use Large-Scale Tidal Energy
Scotland will see the world's largest tidal arrays constructed, as the first large-scale rollout of tidal energy generation is planned off the coast

Shwopping Sees Half A Million Items Of Clothing Shwopped
Following the launch Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the first results of its revolutionary clothes recycling initiative, Shwopping

Biffa Municipal Chosen For Meltons Business Recycling
Biffa now makes weekly collections of dry recyclables from the 443 businesses in the town centre

New Bins Make It Easier To Recycle On The Go
Hundreds of new recycling bins are being installed in busy public places across Scotland as the country marks the start of Recycle Week

Energy Centre Planning Application Submitted
Origin Renewable Energy has submitted its planning application for an Energy Centre at Magnetic Park, Desborough, which will provide renewable heat and power to homes and businesses within the local area

Waste Industry Honoured By Queen
The 2012 Queens Birthday Honours publishded over the weekend (16 June saw the waste industry commended once again with the appointment of Honours throughout the industry

Food Waste Prevention Making Good Progress
An increase in the availability of smaller pack sizes, clearer date labelling and improved storage and freezing guidance are all helping consumers to reduce the 12bn worth of food they waste, says new research from WRAP

Nappies Diverted From Landfill Given New Lease Of Life
Used nappies could be turned into garden furniture or roof tiles under an imaginative recycling scheme being trialled in Scotland

Boris Johnson Backs New Bottle Campaign
The UK is sitting on top of 1.4m tonnes of untapped resource in the form of post consumer plastic that could drive the UK recycling industry to the next level, according to plastic bottle recycler, Closed Loop Recycling

Business Support Aims To Drive Green Growth
WRAP has opened new support packages to further increase business resource efficiency in England

UK SMEs Set To Throw Away 470m In 2012 By Sending Waste To Landfill
SME behavioural change could save up to 4.4bn in landfill tax by the end of 2020

Businesses Choosing Plastic Over Metal Thanks To Metal Thefts
Scrap metal thefts are helping to drive sales of plastic products amongst businesses, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby

Scotland To Trial Recycling Rewards
Zero Waste Scotland is launching new trials, which will see the return of getting money back for returning empty bottles and cans

Acquisition Of Chilton Waste Services Saves Oxfordshire Jobs
Hampshire-based Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling Ltd has saved 33 jobs in Oxfordshire thanks to the swift acquisition of a waste management firm

WRAP Funding Stimulates Increase In Business Food Waste Collection
Food waste collection services to businesses are set to expand after WRAP funding was awarded to seven waste collection contractors

New Charter Launched To Increase Waste Transparency
Resource association and LARAC have launched new a Charter to improve public information about end destinations of recycling

Siltbuster Welcomes EAs New Guidance
Siltbuster Limited has welcomed the publication of the Environment Agencys new guidance on the Recovery of Street Sweepings and Gully Emptyings

Gillmoss Facility To Help Transform Merseyside Recycling
A 20m recycling facility combining high tech sorting with the latest green construction techniques was officially opened at Gillmoss in Liverpool as part of the drive to revolutionise recycling and waste management on Merseyside

ViridorWithdrawsPlanningApplication
After listening to comments from local residents, Viridor has taken the decision to formally withdraw its current planning application

BMRA Launches Education Project To 5,000 Schools
School children are being given the chance to learn about the economic and environmental importance of recycling metal with new initiative

Environment Minster Discusses Sustainability With Danish Government
Environment Minister, John Griffiths is meeting with his Danish Government equivalent, Ida Auken, today (1 June) to discuss the importance of embedding sustainability everything we do

Glass Industries Form New Alliance On Climate Change And Sustainability
As of this week (29 May) national glass associations and sectors have joined forces to create a new alliance to work on climate change and sustainability issues

Real Science Must Be At The Heart Of Resource Industry, Says Steve Lee
CIWM chief executive, Steve Lee, has praised the appointment of Professor Ian Boyd as Defras new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA)

Sita UK Given Permission To Amend Closure Date Of Stoneyhill Landfill Site
Sita UK has been given permission by Aberdeenshire Council to amend the closure date of Stoneyhill landfill site

South Staffs And Biffa Mount Safe Driving Campaign
An increase in dangerous driving has prompted the launch of an awareness campaign backed by South Staffordshire Council, municipal contractor Biffa, and local police

Defra Cuts Bin Fines
Hefty fines of more than 100 for small mistakes such as leaving your bin lid open have been cut under changes to the law brought in by Defra today

Digging Compost Week In Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester residents were let in on a few secrets of the perfect pile during Compost Awareness Week between the 6 and 12 May

Health And Safety Tackled At CIWM & IWMA Conference
A Very Successful Joint CIWM & IWMA Conference Highlights Some of the Health & Safety Issues facing the Irish Waste & Resource Management Sector

New Report Highlights Valuable Resources Locked Up In Business Waste
Valuable resources, which could boost Scotlands economy are locked up in mixed black bag waste produced by Scottish businesses, according to new report findings

Covanta Starts Ince Park Construction With Noise Mitigation Device
Covanta Energy has announced that it has started development work at its Ince Park site

Cynar Choose Chemineer Agitators For UKs First Waste Plastic-To-Diesel Plant
Mixing specialists Chemineer have been chosen by Cynar as its engineering partner for agitation at the UKs first waste plastic-to-diesel plant at Avonmouth near Bristol

EU Approves SCA's Disposal Of Its Packaging Operations To DS Smith
DS Smith confirms receipt of European Commission competition clearance for its acquisition of SCA Packaging

Viridors Mike Hellings Steps Down After 27 Years Of Outstanding Contribution
Viridor has confirmed that Mike Hellings, managing director, will be stepping down from a full time commitment at the end of September

Casepak Launches Local Authority Conference To Improve Recycling Performance
Leicestershire-based recycling company Casepak will use its state-of-the-art Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) to host a conference for local authorities to share best practice knowledge and discuss methods to improve recycling performance

Lets Celebrate The AD Success Story Liz Goodwin
WRAP CEO Liz Goodwins latest blog post slams reports in the Daily Mail that AD created energy can only supply power for 40,000 homes

Covanta Energy Signs Agreement With GMB Union
GMB and Covanta Energy has signed an agreement that will see the two organisations working closely together on all of Covantas projects

Landfill Tax Rule Change Leads To Increased Charges
Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced two changes to its landfill tax rules recently

DECC Publish Draft Energy Bill
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change yesterday (22 May) announced in a Written Ministerial Statement the publication of a draft Energy Bill, available on the Official Documents website.

Dedicated South East Waste Exchange Opens For Business
An online trading platform for waste and materials in the South East has been launched this week by Waste Producer Exchange

Fifth UK AD Plant To Attain Pas 110
May Langage AD became the fifth Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant in the UK to attain the Pas 110 standard

Liz Goodwin Delivers Resource Scarcity Speech At Sustainability Live
WRAP CEO, Dr Liz Goodwin delivered a speech on resource scarcity today (23 May) at Sustainability Live 2012 at the NEC in Birmingham

Wide Support For A Single Body To Manage Wales Natural Resources
Plans for a single body to manage Wales natural resources have been widely welcomed, Environment Minister, John Griffiths confirmed

BRIEF NEWS: High Time for a Green Growth Industrial Strategy, Says EIC; And Waste Industry Growth
BRIEF NEWS: High Time for a Green Growth Industrial Strategy, Says EIC; And MITIE And SLR Show Growth

Taylor Awarded City Of London Corporation Waste Contract
Taylor has partnered with the City of London Corporation to provide the Barbican, Golden Lane Estate, Mansell Street Estate and Middlesex Street Estate with a contemporary waste management overhaul

Cherwell District Council Clamp Down On Tyre Rogues
Cherwell District Council is appealing for help to tackle a rising tide of dumped tyres

Deregulation Could Stall UKs Green Economy Plan, Warns Report
Government plans to rationalise the UK's environmental regulations must not be a smokescreen for relaxing rules protecting our health, countryside or wildlife in a short-term pursuit of growth, the Environmental Audit Committee has cautioned

New WRAP Trials Seek To Develop End Markets For Digestate
Trials funded by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) aim to establish new markets for the use of digestate in the landscape and regeneration sectors

Waste King Raises Tonnes For Charity
Waste King has donated over five tonnes of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation (BHF)

DECC's Positive Case For Renewables Welcome, Says ADBA
ADBA chairman, Lord Redesdale, today [18 May] welcomed the Government's acknowledgement of the vital role that renewable technologies have to play in keeping household energy bills under control

BRIEF NEWS: Straight Turns 20; Cwm Taf Local Health Board Signs Up For Free Recycling
BRIEF NEWS: Straight Turns 20; Cwm Taf Local Health Board Signs Up For Free Recycling

CIWM Conference Tackles The Issues That Are Shaping The Future Of The Industry
Is the waste industry seen as part of the green economy? What does zero waste mean in the real world? Is the waste planning policy landscape any clearer yet? And what challenges lie ahead for local authority waste services?

HP Opens Technology Renewal Center in Scotland
HP has announced the opening of a technology renewal centre in Erskine, Scotland, enabling government and enterprise customers to acquire certified legacy HP products and safely refresh or recycle end-of-life technology, regardless of equipment type or manufacturer

New Kirkby Recycling Centre Open For Business
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia Environmental Services have this week officially opened the 1.1m Kirkby Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Depot Road Knowsley

SWR Gets On Board With Crew Clothing
UKs waste management companies, SWR, has been appointed to manage all of the waste produced by Crew Clothing

CIWM Exhibiting At Tip Ex 2012
CIWM will be exhibiting at the Tip Ex 2012 event taking place at Harrogate International Centre from 25th 27th May

One Month To Apply For Large Scale Infrastructure Fund
Welsh reprocessing and recycling businesses have just one month left to submit applications in the current round of funding for WRAP Cymrus Large Scale Infrastructure Fund

SITA UK Chooses US Firm To Build Four UK MRFs
The Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) was selected by SITA UK to manufacture and install four UK material recovery facilities (MRFs)

Keep Britain Tidy Name Englands Award-Winning Beaches For 2012
Keep Britain Tidy today announced the results of the annual Blue Flag awards, with 79 English beaches receiving the globally-recognised award this year

Unilever Works With Councils To Promote Tea Bag Recycling
Unilever UK has announced a new partnership with Brentwood Borough Council, Chelmsford Council and WRAP to change consumer habits and encourage Essex residents to recycle their teabags

FCC Launches Waste, Resources And Green Energy Business In UK
A major new name in the waste, resources and renewable energy sector has emerged today with the launch of FCC Environment

Joint Venture Sees Continuum Recyclings 15m Facility Open
Coca-Cola Enterprises and ECO Plastics joint venture set to deliver step change in GB plastics recycling

Prince Charles Opens SSEs Barkip AD Plant
HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, officially opened SSEs innovative Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant at Barkip near Beith in North Ayrshire last week (11 May)

Cory Environmentals Riverside Resource Recovery Facility Opens
Cory Environmentals new Riverside Resource Recovery (RRR) Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Belvedere in Bexley has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal

New Waste Regulations For Scotland
Edinburgh retailers, Glasgow restaurants and Alloa industrial parks are amongst businesses in Scotland who are joining forces to recycle more and save on costs under new waste regulations for Scotland

Aldersgate Urges Mandatory Carbon Emission Figures From UK Firms
The UK Government should force large companies to provide annual information on their carbon emissions in addition to reporting profits and executive pay, the Aldersgate Group have said

Biffa Challenges iESE To Come Clean
Biffa has challenged a recent statement by the Improvement and Efficiency South East (iESE) quango as to why over half of the 24 waste management and street cleansing companies invited to bid for its waste framework tender did not do so

BRIEF NEWS: New Director To Spearhead Reconomys Growth; Crackdown On Smoking Litter In South West Edinburgh
BRIEF NEWS: New Director To Spearhead Reconomys Growth; Crackdown On Smoking Litter In South West Edinburgh

BRIEF NEWS: WAMITAB Welcomes New Commercial Director
WAMITAB has announced Mark Hyde as its new Commercial Director

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Planning Application Rejected By Councillors
A proposal to use a former open cast coal mine in West Cumbria as a site to store up to a million cubic metres of low-level radioactive waste for the next 50 years has been refused by county councillors

Plans Could Make Sustainability A Legal Requirement For Welsh Organisations
The Welsh Government is seeking views on proposals for a Sustainable Development Bill, which would place a legal requirement on organisations delivering public services in Wales to ensure their decision making is informed by sustainable development principles

Council Keeps Olympic Sites Clean With New Recycling Bins
Olympic organisers and local councils are introducing a new range of recycling bins as part of an environmentally friendly bid to keep Londons Olympic Park clean and tidy during this summers events

Local Authority Quarterly Statistics For England
Local authority collected waste sent to landfill has decreased by7.6 percent to 10.5m tonnes between the financial year 2010/11 and the rolling yearOctober 2010 toSeptember 2011

Poll Reveals Investor Confidence Crucial To Delivering Waste Infrastructure
Results from a Covanta webinar poll held in April 2012 suggest that investor confidence is the most significant barrier to the successful delivery of future waste infrastructure

Cardiff City Council Accused Of Landfilling 1000 Tonnes Of Recyclable Material
Cardiff City Council were this weekend accused by regional newspaper, South Wales Echo, of landfilling 1000 tonnes material that could have been recycled

SITA UK Receives Permit To Supply Fuel To Dutch Facility
SITA UK has been granted permission to supply up to 600,000 tonnes of alternative fuel derived from residual waste to help power homes and businesses in Amsterdam

Ardley Energy From Waste Construction Reaches Milestone
Viridor, Oxfordshire County Council and construction consortium CNIM-Clugston Oxfordshire celebrated a milestone in the construction programme for the state of the art energy from waste (EfW) facility in Ardley, north Oxfordshire

Plastic Recycling Industry Needs Its Own Resource Security Action Plan, Says Closed Loop
The Governments Resource Security Action Plan should be extended to include other scarce and valuable materials such as plastics, is the message from Closed Loop Recycling CEO Chris Dow

BRIEF NEWS: Composting Awareness Week 2012 Gets Underway
Get Composting In Manchester And Win A Bin;Give Back to the Earth Says Merseyside Waste Partnership

Understanding Local Authority Issues Is Vital For The AD Industry", Says ADBA
With the announcement that John Woodruff as the latest member of The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) board, ADBA Chair, Lord Redesdale, says it is vital for the industry to understand local authority issues

Digital Switchover Sees TV Recycling Sweep The Country
Veolia Environmental Services has seen a rise of up to 43 percent in parts of the UK from residents recycling old analogue boxes

Nampak's Infini Milk Bottle Scoops Best Dairy Packaging Innovation Award
Nampak Plastics Europes lightweighted Infini HDPE milk bottle picked up the Best Dairy Packaging Innovation award at the Dairy Innovation Awards 2012

David Cameron Reaffirms Green Commitments
The Prime Minister attendeda meeting of international Energy Ministers yesterday (26 April) as part of the Clean Energy Ministerial in Central London, to make the case for clean energy in the UK and around the world

Joanna Lumley Launches Shwopping With M&S
Marks & Spencer (M&S) have this week launched Shwopping a new initiative that will revolutionise clothes shopping and help consumers to live more sustainable lifestyles

BRIEF NEWS: Wirral Residents Celebrate De-Junking With Tea-Drinking
A series of recycling and re-use workshops in Wirral have culminated in a showcase of art pieces and a celebratory tea party

Green Infrastructure Receives Landmark Investment
The Government yesterday (25 April) announced an investment of 80m has been committed to small-scale waste infrastructure

Human Sniffers Keep A Check On Odour Nuisance
enitial the environmental monitor has been appointed to take odour samples at composting sites, which will be tested using the latest sensory testing techniques human noses

Markey Group Unveils 1.1m Biomass Facility
Gloucester-based Markey Group have launched the 1.1m biomass facility that runs on wood waste generated by Premiere Kitchens

4R Awarded Bio-Compost Contract At Proposed 3SE Bolton Road Facility
4R Recycling, part of 4R Group Ltd, has been awarded a 25 year contract by 3SE to remove and recycle the bio-compost produced at the proposed Bolton Road facility

North London Waste Authority Appoints AMEC For State Of The Art Waste Infrastructure
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a major framework contract by the North London Waste Authority to help deliver state-of-the-art new waste services infrastructure for north London

Renewables Inquiry To Focus On Communities And Tourism
The impact of renewable energy generation on communities and tourism will be the focus of an evidence session, being held today (Wednesday 25 April)

AD Research & Development Goes From Strength To Strength
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Associations (ADBA) second Research & Development Forum, 24 April, has brought together industry, academia and the public sector

BRIEF NEWS: Wetherspoon Glass Bottles Re-Used To Create Wall
Biffa has taken glass recycling to another level for pub chain Wetherspoons with a feature wall made with used glass bottles

Viridor To Re-Focus Operations At Lancots Lane Recycling Facility
Viridor is making residents and the local community aware of its intention to refocus operations at its Lancots Lane recycling facility, subject to gaining planning approval

Post Marathon Clean-Up Sees 50,000 Bottles Collected
More than 50,000 discarded plastic water bottles were predicted to have been recycled from this Sundays London marathon, council chiefs announced

Report Looks Into UKs Green Growth Potential
New research from SITA UK shows the potential for the waste management industry to meet some of the UKs most challenging goals on jobs, growth and green energy

Buckinghamshire Energy From Waste Treatment Facility Gets Go Ahead
Buckinghamshire County Councils independent Development Control Committee has approved Waste Recycling Group (WRG) planning application for an energy from waste facility in Buckinghamshire

Tesco Extends Contract With Norbert Dentressangle
Tesco has once again renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle for the management of 12 Recycling Service Units (RSUs) throughout the UK and Ireland

Londons First Inner-City Recycling And Waste Facility Opens
One of the most advanced recycling and waste centres in Europe was officially opened this week in the London Borough of Southwark by broadcaster and environmentalist, Kate Humble

Zero Waste Scotland To Showcase 2016 Scottish Building Standards
Zero Waste Scotland is looking for a partner to design and build an exemplar housing model that showcases how the latest principles in resource efficiency can be applied in house-building

BMRA Demands Urgent Regulatory Reform To Tackle Metal Theft
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has urged Government to put in place a clear and rapid timetable to reform the Scrap Metal Dealers Act (1964) following amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill to tackle metal theft

SWR Partners British Hospitality Association
Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd (SWR) has become a preferred supplier to British Hospitality Association (BHA), representative organisation in the hospitality industry

Survey Finds Scottish Businesses Support Zero Waste Plans
Small firms surveyed by the Forum of Private Business generally support the Scottish government's zero waste recycling plan for a cleaner, greener economy

Viridor Awards Somerset Construction Contract To Encon
Viridor has announced that Cardiff-based Encon Construction has been awarded a 2.3m contract for the civils construction of a new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Combined Heat and Power facility in Somerset

Cambridge Recycles 37 Tonnes Of E-Waste
Businesses, colleges, schools and residents of Cambridge collected 37.62 tonnes of e-waste for recycling at three-day event

Wales Maintains 47 Percent For Second Quarter
According to WasteDataFlow, householders in Wales have recycled 47 Percent for the second consecutive quarter

Deal Sees Waste2Tricity Acquire Exclusive EfW Rights
Waste2Tricity acquires exclusive UK deployment rights for use in waste from energy applications for AFC Energy PLC fuel cells in 1m deal

Special Treatment For Itinerant Collectors Must Be Scrapped, Says BMRA
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has re-iterated its concerns about the Governments amendment to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill, which is due to be considered in the House of Commons next week (Tuesday, April 17)

Hertford Charity Run Adopts Recycling Theme
Working in conjunction with WasteAware, this years Hertford Charity Run, which takes place on Sunday 15 April, has a recycling theme

Report Finds Significant Benefits To Commingled Collections
According to a report published today, commingled collections are a positive step to many local authorities reducing costs and increasing the proportion of household waste being recycled

G&P Unveil UK First Automated Waste Battery Sorting System
G & P Batteries, waste battery collection and recycling company, is set to upgrade its sorting process by investing in the UKs first automated sorting system

Localism Act Measures Come Into Force
Parliamentary measures known as commencement orders have brought key measures of the Localism Act into effect, including new neighbourhood planning powers, which give local people a major say in what happens in their areas

Council Steps Up Action Against Norfolk Incinerator
The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk has stepped up its action against Norfolk County Council's proposed incinerator for King's Lynn

SITA Signs Major Biomass CHP Plant Contract
RWE npower renewables has awarded leading recycling and resource management company, SITA UK, a long- term deal to supply recovered wood to its 200m biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Fife, Scotland

The Salvation Army Acquires Kettering Textiles Limited
Charities secures long-term, sustainable income stream to continue funding The Salvation Armys charity work

DCLG Receives Over 180 Bids Weekly Collection Fund
The Government's 250m offer to support weekly bin collections has been taken up by 180 councils, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has revealed

Viridor's Trident Park Facility Steps Forward
Work to construct Wales first Energy from Waste (EfW) Combined Heat and Power facility will start within weeks, Viridor has announced

Closing The Loop For The Lifeboat Service
An unusual partnership between a Lancashire housewife, whose husband was saved from drowning; Farm XS, which helps farmers to recycle their waste plastic; and Cromwell Recycling, the resource recovery division of Cromwell Polythene, is raising money for Southport Lifeboat, an independent lifeboat rescue service

WRAP Launches Confidence Boosting Specification For Waste Wood
A specification that sets quality requirements for wood recyclers selling products to markets using recovered wood has been launched yesterday (2 April 2012) by WRAP

Landfill Tax Hits 64 Per Tonne
Landfill tax has risen for the fifth consecutive year as of yesterday (1 April 2012), from 56 per tonne to 64 per tonne, in further attempt from the government to incentivise alternative waste disposal options

Landfill Tax Hits 64 Per Tonne
Landfill tax has risen for the fifth consecutive year as of yesterday (1 April 2012), from 56 per tonne to 64 per tonne, in further attempt from the government to incentivise alternative waste disposal options

WAMITAB Appoints New CEO
Chris James will join WAMITAB as its new Chief Executive Officer as of today (2 April 2012), succeeding Dr Lawrence Strong, who retired as Director General on 31 March

A Simplified Carbon Reduction Scheme Will Be Good For Wales, Says Minister
Environment Minister, John Griffiths has given his support to the simplification of the UKs Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency (CRC) scheme, and says it underpins the Welsh Governments approach to reducing carbon emissions

Alex Galloway Appointed New Chief Executive Of SocEnv
Alex Galloway CVO has been appointed chief executive of The Society for the Environment (SocEnv), the independent umbrella body that regulates the licensing and award of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification

New Forum To Drive Health And Safety In Northern Ireland
Safety is paramount was the message today from Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots at the launch of a new Waste Industry Safety & Health Forum for Northern Ireland (WISH NI)

90 Percent Of Waste Review Completed Or On Track
A report over-viewing the governments progress on actions set out in the Waste Policy Review for England last summer has announced good progress has been made

RHI Timetable Holds Back Coalition Promises
DECCs timetable of milestones for the Renewable Heat Incentive will hamper delivery of the Governments promises, Lord Redesdale, chair of the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has said today [28 March]

Straight Sign Further Contract With May Gurney
Straight plc has announced it has won a key new contract with May Gurney fora new recycling and waste service for Cheshire West and Chester Council

UK Glass Recycling Behind The Curve Says Glassmaker O-I
Glassmaker O-I believes the latest figures from the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) show that there is still huge untapped potential to improve the environment by recycling more glass across the continent

SAICA Acquires Manchester-Based Recycling Company
Spanish multinational paper and packaging manufacturer SAICA has acquired Manchester-based recycling company, Houghtons Waste Paper Ltd

UK Paper Recycling Rate Reaches 78.7 Percent
The UK paper recycling rate has increased by nearly five percent on the previous year, according to figures released by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI)

Recoup Calls For 70 Percent Plastic Bottle Recycling
Recoup chief executive Stuart Foster has called for 70 percent plastic bottle recycling within five years, to meet the demands of established UK bottle reprocessors

West Cheshire To Pioneer Weekly Kersbide Nappy Collections
Cheshire West and Chester Council are set to become the first local authority in England to offer residents a dedicated weekly nappy recycling service

Closed Loop Recycling Anticipates Increased Recycling Targets
Chris Dow, CEO of Closed Loop Recycling, says that not only is a higher target achievable, but it will also create needed jobs

Reforms To Tackle Metal Theft Raise Loophole Concerns
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has expressed concern about last nights (20 March) House of Lords debate surrounding the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, which includes measures designed to combat metal theft

Straight Secures New YPO Agreement
Straight plc has secured a position on a new framework agreement with YPO with a four year contract across all suppliers

Defra Cuts Environmental Red Tape
Environmental regulations will be made simpler while aiming to remain as strong as ever following a review of red tape, Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, announced today (20 March 2012)

Poll Finds Only 2 Percent Believe We Have The Greenest Government Ever
According to a YouGov Greenpeace survey, only two per cent of people believe that the coalition is the greenest government ever

Children In Cardiff Benefit From Wales Bag Charge
Environment Minister, John Griffiths has been meeting children and parents in Cardiff to see first hand how proceeds from Wales 5p carrier bag charge are benefitting children from less well off communities

Environcom Calls For Renewed Focus On WEEE Quality
WEEE recycler, EnvironCom, is calling on the Government to tighten the legislation surrounding the collection and recycling of WEEE in order to increase quality, create thousands of new green jobs and maximise recycling and re-use in the UK

Straight Secures Contract With Severn Trent
Straight plc has been awarded a significant new contract to supply water saving products and associated services to Severn Trent Water

Tesco Works With Raymond Brown To Improve Recycling
Waste management experts at Hampshire-based Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling (RBMR) have been sought out by supermarket giant Tesco to help improve its recycling rates

BPI Makes Multi-Million Pound Investment Into New Recycling Capabilities
British Polythene Industries (BPI) plc has made a 4.5m investment at its Rhymney, South Wales site. The business has commissioned a brand new, state-of-the-art wash plant, which will further strengthen its position as Europes largest polythene waste recycler

Cromwell Survey Identifies Food Waste Saints And Sinners
Some 60 percent of local authorities currently collect food waste or are considering the introduction of a food waste collection scheme, according to a new survey by Cromwell Polythene, conducted during January and February

Ince Park Predicted To Deliver Boost To North West Economy
A new report into the economic benefits of the development of Ince Park predicts the total economic benefit will be between 975m and 1.7bn in the local West Cheshire and Merseyside areas alone

Smurfit Kappa Announces Investment in Townsend Hook Paper Mill
Smurfit Kappa has announced a three-year 98m investment plan in its Townsend Hook, Kent, paper-making facility

Zero Waste Plan Takes Flight For Birds Eye
Frozen food manufacturer Birds Eye has reduced the amount of waste sent to landfill by 21% in the last 12 months thanks to a unique partnership with waste management and recycling specialist Biffa

London Introduces Time Bandings For Bagged Waste
The City of London Corporation will introduce a time banding system for both residential and commercial bagged waste collections across the City to clear the Citys streets of obstructions and improve hygiene during the Olympic year

UK Waste Management Services Framework Moves Into Evaluation Stage
iESE has received positive response from potential suppliers across the waste, street cleansing and grounds maintenance industry for the first ever waste services framework

Welsh Government Supports Sustainable Projects In Africa Investment Scheme
More than 60,000 will help communities in Sub Saharan Africa to develop sustainable energy supplies and essential services, Environment Minister, John Griffiths announced

Bob Neill Opens Sustainable Green Centre In The Thames Gateway
Thames Gateway Minister, Bob Neill, opened the doors to a brand new visitors centre in Basildon, showcasing the innovative ideas and technologies being developed in Thames Gateway South Essex

ESA Urges HM Treasury To Support Waste Infrastructure Investment
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), is urging Treasury Ministers to introduce Green Infrastructure Investment Allowances for sustainable waste infrastructure which does not otherwise qualify for any other forms of tax relief

Report Sets Environmental Recommendations For Osbornes 2012 Budget
In the run-up to this years Budget, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC), representing over 200 companies in the environmental technologies and services sector, has published a report setting out its policy recommendations for the forthcoming Budget

Renewables Inquiry Evidence Gathering To Begin
Invitations are being issued to individuals and organisations, including to the Trump Organisation, asking them to appear before the Committee and provide their views on the achievability of the Scottish Governments renewable energy targets

Worlds Largest Utility Launches Sale Of Energy Form Waste Unit
The world's largest utility, Germany's E.ON, has launched the sale of its waste energy unit E.ON energy from waste

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Biffa Steps In To Save Norwich Service And Jobs
Biffa, refuse and recycling services provider for Norwich City Council, has stepped in to save the jobs of over 150 street cleansing and grounds maintenance workers made redundant when contractor Fountains went into administration in late January

Sustainability Expert Joins SLR Consulting
Environmental firm, SLR Consulting has appointed Jean Welstead as a Technical Director in its Strategy and Procurement team

Biffa Cuts Its Carbon With Ecotrak
Biffa, has appointed CMS SupaTrak to provide fuel saving and carbon reducing technology across its fleet of vehicles

Big Names And Big Ideas On Show At RWM In Partnership With CIWM 2012
RWM in partnership with CIWM 2012, Europes premier resource and waste management event, is pulling in the big names, with Shadow Waste Minister Gavin Shuker MP confirmed to give a keynote speech on the second day of the show

Resource Association Elects Full Board Of Directors
The Resource Association has completed the transition from a Steering Group and Founder Directors to the election of its first full Board of Directors at an Inaugural General Meeting held in Birmingham on Friday 2 March

BREIF NEWS: Re Pet Expansion Plans Get Boost From WRAP Fund; Covanta Reaches Agreement With Dublin Local Authorities; And More
Taylor Appoints Gaylor As Sales And Marketing Director; Re Pet Expansion Plans Get Boost From WRAP Fund; Covanta Reaches Agreement With Dublin Local Authorities

Origin Renewable Energy Launches Strategy For The Magnetic Park Energy Centre
Origin Renewable Energy has marked the launch of its development plans for a Combined Heat and Power facility at Magnetic Park with a address from celebrity eco-designer Oliver Heath

UK Rises In The European Recycling League
Reports that the UK has risen up the European recycling league table show the UK edged upwards in the European Union recycling league table during 2010

EPA Release National Waste Report 2010
Ireland is well advanced in achieving most of the EU waste recovery and recycling targets, with the exception of end of life vehicle targets, according to the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) National Waste Report 2010, released yesterday (1 March 2012)

Wales To Develop Greener Goods And Services
A 12m initiative to help businesses across West Wales and the Valleys deliver goods and services in a more sustainable way has been given an EU boost, Deputy Minister for European Programmes, announced

Green Lane Eco Park Rejection Appealed
The Government inquiry will be heard in May of Sky Properties appeal against Salford City Councils rejection of its 70m plan for the Green Lane Eco Park in Monton, Salford, Greater Manchester

Straight Trial in East Ayrshire
Following the completion of a successful year-long food waste collection trial, East Ayrshire Council is now exploring plans to further expand the scheme to coincide with the Scottish Governments zero waste strategy

Greener Office Paper In Demand
Demand for greener office paper is soaring according to one of the UKs biggest business suppliers, with the UKs largest supplier producing its billionth sheets of closed loop paper

MetalMatters Launch Northern Ireland Metal Campaign
MetalMatters to run an eight-week campaign in a bid to boost Northern Irelands metal recycling

Bristols BIG Green Week Hits This Summer
The UK's first ever festival of environmental ideas, art and culture is set to take place in Bristol from 9-17th June, bringing green ideas to life with speakers and a range of activities

Defra Opens Consultation Into Regulation Amendments
Proposed amendments to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 were unveiled yesterday (February 27) in a consultation launched by Defra and the Welsh Government

Industry Discuss Roadmap To Eradicating Food Waste From Landfill
Key industry figures have joined together to address the challenges and opportunities that the UK has in developing a nationwide infrastructure and society-wide adoption of food waste recycling in order to eradicate such waste ending up in landfill

Sainsburys Partners With Tamar Energy To Fuel Green Power
Sainsburys is investing in Tamar Energy, a new company focused on producing energy from organic waste matter

Short Named As Make it in Great Britain Campaign Industry Champion
The Governments Make it in Great Britain campaign has appointed 23 new industry champions, taking the total to 30. Among them is now Jonathan Short, managing director of ECO Plastics.

TRA Seeks Solutions To Charity Rate Drop
The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) has welcomed the debate on the effect people selling second hand clothes for cash has had on charity shops.

BRIEF NEWS: Straight Move Re-Brand Forward; Hertsmere Residents See Recycling Demands Met
Straight Move Re-Brand Forward; Hertsmere Residents See Recycling Demands Met

Defra To Urge Transition Period For EU End OF Waste Criteria
Defra will call for operators of AD and composting plants to be allowed a transition period to adapt to EU end of waste (EoW) criteria for biowaste

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Former Goldner MD, Julian Jones, Passes Away, Aged 60
Julian Jones, former UK and Ireland Managing Director of Goldner Associates, died peacefully at home on Friday 17 February

Garden Retailer Appoints DS Smith
The national garden centre chain has appointed DS Smith Recycling to undertake all of its recycling and waste management to ultimately divert all its waste from landfill

SITA UK Opens New Recycling Bulking Station
SITA UK is set to make major environmental savings with the opening of a new facility to bulk up paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles collected from residents in Hounslow at the Hanworth Industrial Estate

SITA UK Wins Devon Household Recycling Contract
Devon County Council has awarded a contract to leading recycling and resource management company SITA UK, to run 17 of its 19 household waste recycling centres

Taylors Peter Selkirk Announces Departure
Egbert Taylor, manufacturer of steel recycling and waste containers, has announced the forthcoming departure of Peter Selkirk, formerly CEO and now Chairman

BRIEF NEWS: New MD At Waste Managers CSG; Cameron's New Nuclear Plants Are Unnecessary And Unaffordable, Says FoE
New MD At Waste Managers CSG; Cameron's New Nuclear Plants Are Unnecessary And Unaffordable, Says FoE

Littering Seagulls Foiled By Leafield Environmental
Leafield Environmental tackles the problem of litter-causing seagulls with an innovative new bin design

New Merseyside Recycling Centre Construction Gets Underway
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) have broken ground at the 1.5m Huyton Household Waste Recycling Centre, which is scheduled to open in spring/early summer

Drinks Cartons Kerbside Collection Hits 40 Percent
Latest figures from the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK show that two out of five UK local authorities now collect beverage cartons for recycling from kerbside

United Arab Emirates Bans Plastic Products
The United Arab Emirates has taken the bold step of banning all disposable plastic products except those made from oxo-biodegradable plastic

Covanta Gets Planning Permission For Bottom Ash Aggregate Facility
Covanta Energy, has been awarded planning permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council to build an Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) facility at Ince Park, Cheshire

South Holland District Council Awards Waste Contract To Casepak
Under the contract, 9,348 tonnes of commingled recovered materials collected through the authoritys kerbside collection will be processed at the Casepak Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Leicester

ADBA Launches Free Farmers Advisory Service
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has launched its new farmers consultancy service at The Energy Now Expo

Plastics Waste Sorting Facility Opens at Centriforce Site
A pioneering new Plastic Recycling Facility (PRF) at Centreforces six-acre Liverpool production centre had been opened

BRIEF NEWS: Fuel Saving Rubbish Trucks Double As Winter Gritters; Waste Authority Cuts Merseyside Councils Bills; And More
Fuel Saving Rubbish Trucks Double As Winter Gritters; Waste Authority Cuts Merseyside Councils Bills By 2.5m; We Are Nottingham Lays Waste To Landfill Problem

Next Generation Glass Recycling Set For Scotland
Scotland is to be home to Europes most advanced glass recycling infrastructure following an announcement yesterday (13th February) by Viridor

Resource Association Asks Government For A Level Playing Field
The Resource Association has responded to the Government consultation on Producer Responsibility Obligations for packaging by supporting the Governments proposed higher targets

BRIEF NEWS: Weeecare Clinches Hampshire County Council Contract; AD Proves Popular At Foodex Event
Weeecare Clinches Hampshire County Council Contract; AD Proves Popular At Foodex Event

ESA Backs Defras Higher Packaging Targets
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has announced its support of the governments proposals to raise packaging recycling targets

Sainsburys Change Freezing Guides To Help Tackle Food Waste
Supermarket giant Sainsburys is set to change food-freezing advice on its labels in a bid to slash food waste

Weeecare Clinches Hampshire County Council Contract
Supermarket giant Sainsburys is set to change food-freezing advice on its labels in a bid to slash food waste

FiT Consultation's Ambition For AD "Disappointingly Low"
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has welcomed the publication of the Comprehensive Review of the Feed in Tariff, but expressed caution about the proposed tariffs for AD

Wales To Merge Natural Resources Under One Body
Environment Minister, John Griffiths has today launched detailed proposals around his decision to establish a single body to manage Wales natural resources

Dodgy Scrap Dealer To Loose Licences
Dodgy scrap metal dealers linked to metal theft will have their licences torn up, Environment Minister Lord Taylor announced yesterday (8 February)

Northern Ireland To Introduce 5p Plastic Bag Levy
Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced that a five pence levy on single use carrier bags will be introduced in April 2013

Mersey Community Groups Secure Reuse Project Funding
Eleven community groups around Merseyside have received a financial boost this month for recycling and reuse projects

New Contaminated Land Guidance Putting Public At Risk, Says CIEH
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised changes to government guidance,which could see developers building on land currently considered contaminated

Tesco Trial New Packaging In A Bid To Tackle Food Waste
Tesco is to trial new food packaging that aims to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer in its bid to aid in the war against food waste

Advanced Recycling And Refuse Derived Fuel Facility Opens In Polmont
Scotlands renewable energy and zero waste ambitions were given a boost today with the launch of a new 20m state-of-the-art Advanced Waste Treatment Centre by Avondale Environmental

Edinburgh Benefits From Environmental Priorities Investment
Residents in Edinburgh will benefit from 650,000 investment into the citys street cleansing and local community environmental priorities it has been announced

South West Wales Recycling Initiative Receives EU Funding Boost
Over 8m will be invested in new services to reduce and recycle waste across two counties in South West Wales, thanks to an EU funding boost, Deputy Minister for European Programmes, Alun Davies, has announced

Brief News: Swap Gadgets For Recycling Bags In Mersyside; Tower Hamlets Renews Recycling Contract With Viridor; And More
Edinburgh Moves Forward Its Waste Improvement Plan; Swap Gadgets For Recycling Bags In Mersyside; Tower Hamlets Renews Recycling Contract With Viridor

BT And Tata Steel Sign To Wales Sustainable Charter
Business support for the Welsh Governments Sustainable Development charter is continuing to flourish, with the recent addition of two new and high profile recruits

Energy & Utility Skills CEO Stands Down
Tim Balcon has announced today (6 February) that as of the 1st April 2012 he will be standing down as chief executive of Energy & Utility Skills

Selsey WEEE Boosted By Viridor Campaign
A campaign launched by West Sussex County Council and Viridor has seen a massive increase in the amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling across Selsey

Local Authority Waste Sent To Landfill Down 3.4 Percent
Provisional quarterly estimates for 2011/12 of local authority collected waste generation and management for England have been published

Weekly Collection Fund Officially Opens
A fund of up to quarter of a billion pounds for councils that want to revert back to weekly bin collections is now open

Government Groups Urge Rethink On Disposal Of Low Level Radioactive Waste
Local Governments Nuclear Legacy Advisory Forum (NuLeAF) is urging Government and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to think again about the strategy that leads to the controversial disposal of lower level nuclear wastes (LLW) in landfill

WRAP Announce Loan To Eco Plastics
The UKs capability to recycle plastic packaging has been given a further boost this week with WRAP announcing funding being provided to recycle an additional 15,000 tonnes of rigid plastic packaging at ECO Plastics facility in Lincolnshire

Closed Loop Recycling Calls For Cross Party Consensus On Defra Consultation
Take recycling out of party politics is the message from Closed Loop Recycling managing director Chris Dow and a number of other leading UK recyclers and MPs as the deadline nears for the Defra consultation on recycling and recovery targets for packaging waste

London Mayor Falling Short Of Electric Vehicle Targets
The Mayor still has a considerable distance to go if he is to deliver on his aim to see 100,000 electric vehicles on the streets of London, a new report from the London Assembly says today (1 February)

Reconomy To Supply UK-Wide Waste Management Services To The National Trust
Reconomy has signed a five-year supplier framework agreement with the National Trust, which applies across National Trust properties, includes general waste, mixed recyclables and glass, wash room services, and ad hoc hazardous waste

Sustainable Waste MP Urges Electricals Given New Lease Of Life
There needs to be greater control of waste electrical and electronic items (WEEE) on household recycling sites, according to Labour MP Alan Whitehead who last week (26 Jan) visited EnvironComs new WEEE re-use facility in Edmonton, North London

WRAP Launch Plastic Bottle Recycling Guide For Local Authorities
A new technical guide that aims to help local authorities increase plastic bottle recycling rates has been launched by WRAP

Covanta Signs Contract With Windsor & Maidenhead
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has announced its long-term contract with preferred bidder, Covanta Energy, to treat all residual and organic waste

Health Protection Agency Confirms New Incinerator Study
A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency

Waste Kings Top Eight Steps To A Greener Lifestyle
Waste King has published its top eight suggestions to help everyone enjoy a greener lifestyle, gleaned from a plethora of EA licensed operatives

Banning Cash Transactions To Tackle Metal Theft Will Push Trade To Illegal Scrap Yards
Metals recycling industry trade association the BMRA has announced that simply banning cash transactions will not solve the problem of metal theft

Valpak Members Approve Buy-Out
Valpak yesterday (26 January) announced that members have voted in favour of the proposed management-led buyout

Brief News: Operations Director Moves From Packaging To Recycling; Green Energy Parks Supports Call For UK Waste Management Policy Reform
Operations Director Moves From Packaging To Recycling; Green Energy Parks Supports Call For UK Waste Management Policy Reform

Plans Approved To Modernise Waste Transfer Station In Wrekenton
Plans to modernise a waste transfer station at Campground, Wrekenton, have been approved by Sunderland City Councillors

Study Highlights Top 100 Challenges Faced From Climate Change
The UK Government has today (26 January 2012) released the publication of a study into the implications of climate change in an attempt to prepare nations for the its implications

Community RePaint Teams Re-Use With Helping Communities
Community RePaint, the UK-wide paint reuse network supported over 17,300 groups and individuals in 2911 to transform their local environment with leftover, reusable paint

Edinburgh Approves Sustainable Timber Policies
The City Of Edinburgh Council yesterday (24 January) approved new sustainable procurement and timber policies, which will see timber and wood-derived products purchased from sustainable and legal sources

Van Dalen Boosts UK Operations
Metals recycler Van Dalen has announced it is boosting its capacity in the UK, having invested over 6m and creating up to 25 jobs

CSG Pledges Help To Slum Children Living On Mountain Of Death
UK waste management company CSG is stepping up its efforts to help slum children living and working on a notorious African municipal waste dump dubbed the Mountain of Death

EA Appeal To Stop Bag Dumping On Sunderland Coastline
Waste crime officers from the Environment Agency (EA) are appealing for information after dumped carrier bags have affected part of Sunderlands coastline

First Paper Produced At SAICAs New Partington Recycled Paper Mill
SAICAs new recycled paper mill in Partington has produced its first paper ahead of schedule, following successful trials of the companys Paper Machine 11 (PM11)

Minister Officially Opens Fareshare Cymru Cardiff Depot
Food redistribution charity FareShare Cymru celebrated the official opening of its Cardiff depot yesterday (23 January)

Revised WEEE Directive Ignores The Environmental Benefits Of Re-Use
The European Parliament (EP) last week (19th January) voted on a revision to the existing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. However, despite the apparent strengthening of the legislation, the lack of re-use has spurred questions on the industry

Metal Theft Bill Welcomed By Industry
Metal recycling industry trade association the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has welcomed the decision reached in the House of Commons on Friday (20 January) to throw out the Metal Theft (Prevention) Bill

Palm Joins The Resource Association
The Resource Association, the new voice for the reprocessing and recycling industries, has announced the admission of Palm Recycling to membership of the Association

Palm Secures Mortons Recovered Paper Contract
Palm Recycling has won a contract with Mortons Print Limited for the collection and delivery of its waste newsprint to the Palm Paper mill in Kings Lynn

Valpak Buyout For The Companys Long Term Benefit
Gerry Orbell, senior independent director commented on the background and process the independent directors went through to reach their recommendation concerning the management-led buyout of the Company

Welsh Businesses Receive Guidance On Waste Management
New guidance that will help Welsh businesses to manage their waste as cost effectively and sustainably as possible has been published by the Welsh Government

Scotlands Next Generation EfW Hub Steps Closer
Viridor, Scotlands waste partner has confirmed the next steps in its plans to develop next generation zero waste infrastructure at its existing Oxwellmains waste treatment facility in East Lothian

Woking Scheme Sees Six Tonnes Of Small WEEE Collected
Biffas launch of a new service collecting small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from the doorsteps of householders in Woking, Surrey, has seen six tonnes collected over the Christmas period

BRIEF NEWS: SWR To Manage Waste For Five-Star London Hotel; Two More Industry Experts Join AEA
BRIEF NEWS: SWR To Manage Waste For Five-Star London Hotel; Two More Industry Experts Join AEA

Ds Smith Plc Proposes SCA Acquisition
DS Smith Plc has announced the proposed acquisition of the packaging division of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) excluding the kraftliner assets for a net consideration of approximately 1.3bn, in a strategic move to access new geographical markets across continental Europe

Select Few Retaining Growth In UK Waste Industry
A new study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing has identified a group of 295 emerging companies in the UK Waste Management industry, which in the last year have increased sales by an average 17 percent and are taking further control of the market as we start 2012

Lord Taylor Launches Casepak MRF
Casepak celebrated the official launch of its 21m Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), with Environment Minister Lord Taylor of Holbeach attending the event as guest of honour

Straight Secures Steelybin Agreement With YPO
Straight plc, the environmental products and services group and UK manufacturer and supplier of waste and recycling container solutions, has secured a position on a four-yearframework agreement for its Steelybin range with YPO, a public sector buying organisation

Council Bin Fines Face Scrap
Fines for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra, it was announced over the weekend

PDM To Invest In AD In 2012
UK food waste recycler PDM has announced plans to invest a further 40m in developing its network of ReFood anaerobic digestion (AD) plants this year

LARAC Calls For Clarity Over Waste Policy Authorities
In 2012 the government must live up to its claims to be the UKs greenest government ever, is the latest message from the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) but expects more policy confusion

Balfour Beattys First For Construction Waste Management
Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions has formed a new closed loop recycling scheme with Centriforce, and V10 Polymers, believed to be a first for waste management in the utilities industry

Brief News: Recolight Appoints New Compliance Manager; Dunelm Mill Adopts No Landfill Ethos To Its Waste Programme; And More
Recolight Appoints New Compliance Manager; Dunelm Mill Adopts No Landfill Ethos To Its Waste Programme; Customer Service Tops Wish List For When Choosing Waste Management Provider

Malaby Biogas Is First To Benefit From WRAP AD Loan Fund
Wiltshire-based company Malaby Biogas has become the first recipient of a loan from a 10m anaerobic digestion (AD) fund launched in July last year by Defra and administered by WRAP

Norwich City Council Opposes Norfolk Incinerator
Norwich City Councils Leader Brenda Arthur has written to the Secretary of State (SoS)(See Below for full letter) making clear Norwichs opposition to the Norfolk Incinerator throwing a spanner in the project under Defras PFI rules being dependant upon Local Authority support

PalmRecyclingWinsBringBankContract
Palm Recycling has won the contract to manage the bring bank recycling facilities for five local authorities across the North East

New Partners In Chewing Gum Litter Campaign Announced
Local authorities across the UK have pledged their support to the latest Chewing Gum Action Groups campaign in a bid to rid our streets of the sticky issue of gum litter

Recycling Firm Certified By The Carbon Trust
Wastecycle, the Nottingham based waste management company, has become the one of the first recycling firms in the county to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard certification for its work to reduce thecarbon emissions generated by its operations

Waverley Borough Signs With Straight To Tackle Food Waste
UK manufacturer and supplier of waste and recycling container solutions, Straight plc has announce it has been awarded a contract by Waverley Borough Council for the supply and delivery of more than 90,000 food waste containers

Defra And Valpak Fund North East Recycling Reward Scheme
Valpak is supporting a Recycling Rewards Scheme in the North East of England that aims to increase the collection rate of materials with lower than average participation in the region

Final Public Consultation For Devonport Incinerator
The Environment Agency is giving people the opportunity to make final comments on the draft permit and decision document for the incinerator with energy recovery proposed for Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Waste Policy Review Does Not Go Far Enough Says EEF
The Manufacturers Organisation (EEF) Today (9 January) published Defras Waste Policy Review six months on, which poses the question: is the government increasing the opportunity for sustainable waste management and resource efficiency in the manufacturing sector?

Eastleigh Residents Have Their Say On Draft Local Plan
Local people from throughout the borough have had their say on the boroughs draft local plan following a nine week consultation period that included a series of twelve exhibitions held at venues across the area

Isys Interactive Leads Waste Industry At National Computing Awards
UK waste technology developer, Isys Interactive, has helped intergrate an Automated Number Plate Recognition (APNR) and weighbridge system into one of London leading waste management sites, the LondonWaste EcoPark in north London

Middleton Engineering Achieves Export Success For Baling Equipment
UK baler and recycling equipment engineers, Middleton Engineering, has won a second order from Scandinavias largest recycling company to export a Middleton HB60 Shear Baler to Denmark

Recycle More In 2012 To Help Wales Hit 50 Percent, Urges Minister
Environment Minister, John Griffiths has encouraged people in Wales to keep up their recycling efforts in the New Year, and has said that an extra push should see Wales hitting and exceeding 50 percent recycling in 2012

Brief News: MITIE Chief Executive awarded a CBE; Brother And Sister Sentenced Over Waste Fire; And More
MITIE Chief Executive awarded a CBE; Brother And Sister Sentenced Over Waste Fire; Industry Experts Appointed To Grow AEAs Waste & Resource Efficiency Business

Worrying Number Ignoring Continuing Competence Deadline, Says CIWM
CIWM has issued a warning over the worrying number of waste treatment and metals recycling facilities in England and Wales that are risking criminal enforcement action by ignoring the fast approaching Continuing Competence deadline

Viridor Announces New Business Development Director
Viridor has confirmed that Howard Ellard has been appointed to the Board of Viridor Limited as business development director as of the start of the New Year

WRAP Report Finds 50 Percent Of WEEE Is Being Recycled
A new report suggests that thousands of tonnes of WEEE that could have been entering landfill is actually finding its way back into the recycling market, raising the predicted WEEE recycling rate from 37 percent to 50 percent

Food Waste Collections For Businesses In England To Receive Funding
A fund of half a million pounds was today (20 December) launched to support demonstration projects which encourage the collection of food waste from businesses and public sector buildings

Viridor Named As Preferred Bidder For South London Energy Recovery Facility
Viridor has been chosen as the preferred bidder by the South London Waste Partnership for its 25-year residual waste treatment contract

BOGOFs Do Not Lead To An Increase In Food Waste, Says BRC
The idea that supermarket special-offers cause a large amount of food waste has been exposed as a myth by a new, Government-backed report

Defra Sets Tougher Targets For Packaging Recycling
Proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets that will stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill by 2017 have been announced today by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

WEEE Recycling Predicted To Rise This Christmas
EnvironCom is predicting a 60 percent uplift in volume this Christmas including a huge increase in hi-tech items such as iPads and flat-screen TVs, despite the economic downturn

MITIE Sign Ten-Year Contract With Essex County Council
MITIE Group PLC has signed a ten-year contract with Essex County Council to work to deliver a transformational outsourcing contract that includes facilities and property management as well as energy services

New Chief Executive For SEPA
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has appointed Professor James Curran MBE as chief executive

Viridor Preferred Bidder For South London Waste Partnership
The South London Waste Partnership has announced leading resource recovery and renewable energy company Viridor as its preferred bidder to treat the four partnership councils residual waste over the next 25 years

BRIEF NEWS: Cherwell District Council To Launch Battery Kerbside Collections; WAMITAB Director General Set To Retire; And More
Cherwell District Council To Launch Battery Kerbside Collections; WAMITAB Director General Set To Retire; 4R Moves First Biffa Poplars AD Loads

Reconomy Agrees National Partnership With Balfour Beatty
Reconomy has signed a new 6m sole supplier agreement with Balfour Beatty Group for the supply of skip services across all its operating companies

LWARB Announces Efficiencies Programme
At the last Board meeting of 2011, LWARB yesterday (Tuesday 13 December) announced a 4.6m Efficiencies Programme aimed at Londons waste authorities to help to deliver savings in waste management costs across the capital

Shanks Opens New MBT Waste Plant In Carlisle
Cumbria changes how it deals with its household waste with the official opening of the new Northern Resource Park mechanical biological treatment (MBT) plant at Hespin Wood in Carlisle

Viridor And Veolia Compete For Prosiect Gwyrdd Contract
Prosiect Gwyrdd has confirmed that both Viridor and Veolia will be invited to submit a Final Tender for the Prosiect Gwyrdd waste contract

BRIEF NEWS: Straight plc Distribution Deal With Stewart; GMWDA Focus On WEEE; And More
Straight plc Distribution Deal With Stewart; GMWDA Focus On WEEE; Bpi.Recycled Products Celebrates Award Success

Industry Calls For Decarbonisation Target At Centre Of Energy And Climate Change Policy
New approach to policy must be simpler, send clearer signals and pay greater heed to competitiveness says EEF

WEEE Could Generate Millions, Says Wrap
Almost a quarter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) thrown out each year by consumers could be reused, generating more than 220m in the process, according to new research released today by WRAP

Biffa To Launch WEEE Collections For Three Councils
Municipal services contractor Biffa is introducing collections of small household WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) for three of its local authority clients

CIWM Hosts DCLG Meeting Over Weekly Collection Fund
CIWM brought together a number of local authority representatives for a meeting with DCLG, to feed in views on the development of the departments 250m Weekly Collection Support Scheme

WRAP Announce Quick Wins In Fight For Resource Security
Growth of the worlds emerging economies, and a corresponding increase in the consumption of the raw materials needed for the manufacture of goods and services means that resource security is an issue of increasing importance for the UK

BREIF NEWS: SWR Wins MET Police Vehicle Waste Contract; Merseyside Waste Disposal Authoritys Name Change; And More
SWR Wins MET Police Vehicle Waste Contract; Merseyside Waste Disposal Authoritys Name Change; Fresh New Look For Palm Recycling Website

EA To Tackle Illegal Waste Sites With New Task Force
The Environment Agency has announced it has set up a specialist environmental crimetaskforce,whichaims to blitz illegal waste sites in England and Wales over the next two years

Research Shows Wales Welcomes Sustainability
Over half the adult population (56 percent) in Wales knows something about sustainable development and just over two thirds (68 percent) think they could do more to live sustainably, new research has found

Pickles Backs Surreys Eco Park
Plans to build an Eco Park at Charlton Lane, Shepperton have been given the go ahead by Government after public enquiry consideration

Supporting AD Will Increase Economic Growth ADBA
With George Osbornes autumn statement reporting economic growth falling short the UKs target, ADBA has announced that supporting anaerobic digestion (AD) presents the Government with an opportunity to help address this

Biffa Trials Food Waste Recycling For Wetherspoons
Recycling and waste management company Biffa is running a food waste recycling trial with pub chain Wetherspoons as the company looks to cut more waste and boost its environmental performance

Brief News: Christmas Cheer For Charities In Recycling Drive; Repic Appoints New Environmental Affairs Manager; And More
Christmas Cheer For Charities In Recycling Drive; Repic Appoints New Environmental Affairs Manager; Bag It - Then Bin It, Says Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

South Devon Advanced AD Facility Gets Planning Permission
AAD (South West) Ltd, a subsidiary of British engineering company the AeroThermal Group Ltd has been granted planning permission by Devon County Council to develop a sustainable waste and resource treatment facility

CIWM In Northern Ireland Takes Action To Reduce Waste
CIWM joined around 250 organisations in Northern Ireland, including businesses, schools, councils, charities and retailers, in taking part in this years European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)

Grocery Industry On Course To Meet Courtauld Commitment Targets
WRAP today announces that grocery retailers and manufacturers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, are making significant progress in meeting the ambitious waste and recycling targets set out in phase 2 of the Courtauld Commitment

National WEEE Recycling Advert To Launch Boxing Day
Weee connect, a WEEE industry partnership, has put forward over 53,000 to fund the production of a 30-second advert designed to raise householder awareness of the need to recycle waste electronics

New Measures To Help Combat Metal Theft Trialed In North East
New measures to combat the increasing problem of metal theft are being introduced in the North East

Survey Shows Brits Arent Worried About Frequency Of Bin Collections
People arent worried about how often their bin is collected an independent survey by Icaro Consulting and Sauce Consultancy shows

Autumn Statement Assesses Waste Infrastructure Requirements
During Chancellor George Osbornes Autumn Statement, the Governments strategy for developing infrastructure was set out in the National Infrastructure Plan

BRIEF NEWS: IKEA Edinburgh Recycles 90 Percent Food Waste; Viridor Acquires Milton Keynes MRF; And More
CORE Helps IKEA Edinburgh Recycles More Than 90 Percent Of Food Waste; Glasgow City Council Seek To Appoint Viridor As Successful Participant; Viridor Acquires Milton Keynes MRF

Unilever Tackles Mixed Plastics Recycling With Torbay Council
Unilever UK, the consumer goods company behind many well-known household brands including Flora, Walls Ice Cream, Dove, Persil and Knorr, has announced a new partnership with Torbay Council in which it will support the South West Councils new mixed plastics recycling initiative

BRIEF NEWS: DS Smith Recycling Appoints Countrystyle; TITECH To Sort Pet Flake At Eco Plastics; And More
DS Smith Recycling appoints Countrystyle, TITECH To Sort Pet Flake At Eco Plastics And FIRA Announce Carbon Footprint Benchmarking Project

Overton Recycling To Manage Mitsubishi Electric "End Of Life" Air Conditioning Equipment
Midlands-based Overton Recycling has announced that it is working with Mitsubishi Electric to help ensure that the maximum amount of raw materials from end of life air conditioning and photovoltaic modules are recovered and returned back to the supply chain

Straight Wins May Gurney Contract
Straight plc has secured a major newcontract from May Gurney, the support services specialist fora new waste, recycling and street cleansing service in Bristol worth more than 900,000

Buried Waste Re-Appearing On British Coastlines
Coastal erosion is causing long since buried waste to re-emerge on the coastline of Britain, according to the construction industry research and information association (CIRIA)

Scotlands Recycling National Average Reaches 43 Percent
Official Statistics released today by statisticians at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) show that Scotland's local authorities recycled 43.6 percent of the household waste they collected in the three months between April 2011 and June 2011

Defra Ensures Collection Choice To Suit Locals
Defra is set to make technical changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 to ensure multi-bin recycling systems are not imposed on residents

Defra Study Shows Financial Benefits Of Green Businesses
New evidence of the financial benefits of green business has been published today on the Defra website, with two thirds of businesses surveyed either having increased sales, or expected to do so since implementing an environmental management system

Englands Top Councils For Street Cleaning Revealed
As a part of the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) national awards the six top performing Councils nationally for street cleansing have been shortlisted

Modernising Waste Pilot Could See Edinburgh Abandon Black Sacks
Black bin bags on the streets of the old and new towns of Edinburgh could soon be a relic of the past as new methods are piloted in World Heritage Site

Half Of UK Bins Uncollected As Strikes Set To Go Ahead
According to union GMB around half of all UK household bins will remain uncollected next Wednesday (30 November) as planned strikes are set to go ahead

Plastic Film Recycling Trials Show Positive Move Forward
Councils could see plastic film recycling collections become a reality within four years according to the success of trials

Wastecycle Invests In Scheme Under New Nottingham Deal
Wastecycle, the Nottingham based waste management business, has begun work on a2.5mscheme to enhance recycling rates to meet the terms of a new agreement with Nottingham City Council

Scotland Drives Initiatives For Waste Reduction Week
Cutting down on waste is the goal of more than 200 actions and events in Scotland this week, with individuals, schools, community groups, local authorities and businesses taking part in European Week for Waste Reduction, which runs until this Sunday (27 November)

Survey Shows UK Organic Recycling Trends
A market analysis of the UK organics recycling industry for the calendar year 2009 has been published, showing a rise in kerbside organic collections and positive anticipation for the future of the organics recycling sector

Sustainable Development Goals Welcomed Ahead Of Rio+20 Summit
The UK Government will support an initiative to build Sustainable Development Goals, which will focus international attention on the need to sustainably manage the worlds natural resources

Mayor Of London Sets Out Waste Policy Proposals
Londons Wasted Resource sets out the Mayors policies and proposals for reducing the amount of municipal waste produced, increasing the amount of waste re-used, recycled or composted, and generating low carbon energy from waste remaining

TV Chef Shows Ealing How To Waste Less Food
A celebrity chef will be visiting the borough to show residents how they can cook delicious meals from the food they usually throw away

WRAP Aims To Boost Reuse With New Electricals Protocols
A new set of re-use protocols launched by WRAP will underpin efforts to cut the half a million tonnes of WEEE thrown away each year

BRIEF NEWS: Viridors North West Expansion And Alupro To Lead Metalmatters Programme More
Viridors North West Expansion; Alupro To Lead Metalmatters Programme and Straight Wheels Out The Carbon Reduction Label

Pickles Appeals Cornwall Ruling
An appeal has been made by Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, against a decision by the High Court to overturn planning permission for SITA UKs large-scale energy-from-wasteincinerator in Cornwall

Localism Bill Becomes Localism Act After Royal Assent Granted
The Localism Bill received Royal Assent yesterday (15 November), meaning it will now pass into law as the Localism Act. But concerns have been raised that communities may lack the appetite and funds to make use of it

WRAP Reports 13 Percent Drop In Food Waste
Speaking at WRAPs annual conference, chief executive Dr Liz Goodwin published results of the organisations work over the past three years revealing a drop in food waste

BRIEF NEWS: FoE On "Envoronmetal Disaster and Viridor's New Vision Statement: plus more
Brief News from the waste management and resource industry: Taylor's Food Waste Solution; Viridor Works With PECT; FoE On "Envoronmetal Disaster; and Viridor's New Vision Statement

WRAP To Launch Report Into Household Items Re-Use
Buying re-used items like sofas and TVs rather than buying new items is saving UK households around 1bn a year and helping to create jobs but this is just a fraction of the potential shown by new research from WRAP

Spelmans Re-Think On PFI Credits For Norfolk EfW Deeply Misguided ESA
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), yesterday (11 November) commented on Environment Secretary Caroline Spelmans decision to withhold PFI credits for the proposed Kings Lynn EFW plant

Viridor Welcomes Final Ruling On Oxfordshire Project
Recycling, renewable energy and waste management company Viridor has welcomed the refusal to allow a challenge to the planning permission for an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at its existing site in Ardley, Oxfordshire, to go to the Court of Appeal

ChinaAims To Recycle 70 Percent Of Waste By 2015
China will put in place a "complete and advanced" system to recycle 70 percent of major waste products by 2015, according to a recent official document

Europes Food Waste Is Indefensible Says Potonik
European environment commissioner Janez Potonik said that tackling food waste is a priority for the European Commission (EC)

Wales Launches Plan To Manage Construction And Demolition Waste
Environment Minister, John Griffiths, launched a new plan that will help the construction and demolition sector to manage and treat its waste much more sustainably, whilst ensuring better economic outcomes for Wales

WRAP Drives Innovation In Anaerobic Digestion
WRAP has today opened two tender invitations to challenge the cost and efficiency of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology

Global Agreement Signed For Disposable Nappies Composting Facilities
International facilities services company, OCS Ltd, today (9 November) signed a global sponsorship agreement with Kimberly-Clark Corporation that gives disposable nappies brand, Huggies, right of first refusal to sponsor OCSs Envirocomp composting facilities to be installed globally

New Commercial Recycling Facilities Opens In Birmingham
The new facility has been sized to support the local market enabling businesses to reduce their carbon miles

New Recycling And Reprocessing Trade Association Formed
New trade association, The Resource Association, was launched yesterday (8 November), aiming to bring a unified voice to the reprocessing and recycling industries

Companies Encouraged To Check Pollution Prevention Measures
The Environment Agency is urging all companies to check they have the right pollution prevention measures in place to protect the environment, and avoid potential prosecution

Survey Reveals 10 Percent Of Weekly Food Shop Wasted
According to new research, almost 10 of the food bought in the average British weekly shop is binned, while 8 percent admit to regularly throwing away up to a quarter of their food

East Cambs Cathedral Of Recycling Opens
Thursday last week (3 November) saw the opening of the new recycling centre at Witchford, which has been dubbed a Cathedral of recycling

Emap Unveils The Renewables Event
Emap has today (7 November) announced a new content-led B2B exhibition: The Renewables Event, which explores renewable energy solutions for major end users such as major corporations, manufacturers, retailers and the public sector

Ship Emissions Must Be In Targets
The UK's share of emissions from international shipping should be included in targets to cut the country's greenhouse gases, climate advisers announced last week

Cherwell District Council Celebrates Food Waste Success
Cherwell District Council is celebrating two years of food waste collection which has diverted 8,000 tonnes from landfill

Milton Keynes MRF Hits Half A Million Tonnes
At midday on Tuesday, 2 November 2011, Milton Keynes Councils Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Old Wolverton processed its 500,000th tonne of recycling

SITA UK Granted Planning Approval For Birmingham Recovery Centre
Around 150 new jobs will be created and up to 170,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill each year after proposals for a new recycling and waste management facility at a site in Landor Street, Nechells were given the go ahead

Top Recycling Spot Discrepancy
The recycling rate top spot for England has come under question, with contrasting reports as to who actually recycles most

ADBA Delivers Action Plan Documents
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) has published two key documents for the Aerobic Digestion (AD) Strategy and Action Plan to support the industry

Official 2010/11 Recycling Figures Released Today
The final results summarising waste collected and managed by local authorities in England in the 12 months from April 2010 to March 2011 have been released today (3 November), based on quarterly data submitted by local authorities to WasteDataFlow

Shanks Appoints New CEO And Announced Revenue Increase
The Board of Shanks Group plc has announced the appointment of Peter Dilnot as Chief Executive as it releases interim stats

ADBA In Talks Over The Future Of Ad
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Associations (ADBA) inaugural Research & Development Forum and representatives of industry will this week meet to discuss anaerobic digestion (AD)

Defra Offers Junk Mail Opt Out
Householders will have more control to stop the tonnes of unwanted advertising mail that drops through peoples letter boxes each year, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman announced this week

London Taxis To Be Powered By Uks First Network Of Hydrogen Fuelling Stations
A new project will soon see 15 hydrogen-powered London black-cabs and five hydrogen-powered Suzuki Bergmann scooters carrying passengers around the Capital in time for 2012 Olympics

500 London Flats Receive Mini Recycling Banks
A new recycling initiative has been launched in Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) to get more people living in blocks of flats to recycle by installing mini banks

Aldi Appoints DS Smith To Boost Recycling Rates
Leading discount retailer, Aldi, has appointed DS Smith Recycling (formerly Severnside Recycling) as its waste management partner to boost recycling rates even further across the retailers 468 stores and 7 distribution centres

Welsh Minister Congratulates Retailers Over Bag Charge
One month on from the introduction of Waless carrier bag charge, Wales Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has paid tribute to retailers in Wales for their help in making the charge a success

Plastic Bottle Recycling Rate Hits 48 Percent
The latest report produced by Recoup and sponsored by Nampak Plastics and Wellman Recycling has been launched, showing an increase in the bottle-recycling rate, with 48.5 percent of UK plastic bottles now being collected for recycling

Research Finds Enforcement Fines Flawed In Changing Behaviour
New research carried out by Keep Britain Tidy shows that people who have received a Fixed Penalty Notice were more likely to believe that fining could change peoples behaviour than those who havent. However, research shows the behavioural change is short-lived

Sainsburys Becomes Largest Retail User Of Anaerobic Digestion
Sainsburys has become the UKs largest anaerobic digestion (AD) retailer after signing a groundbreaking deal with Biffa. The three-year deal means all food waste from Sainsburys will be sent to AD plants around the country

OSS Group Acquires Hall And Campey
OSS Group has acquired the Nottingham based Hall and Campey for an undisclosed sum

Renewables Obligation To Be treated with caution ESA
In response to yesterdays announcement by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) that banding for the Renewables Obligation will be reduced for certain technologies, the Environmental Services Association (ESA) said the news should be treated with caution

Cory Submits Application For Cornwall Recycling Facility
Cory Environmental has submitted a planning application to Cornwall Council for a recycling and residual waste transfer facility at the planned Bio Park site near Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall

Defra Announces New Recycling Charter
A new recycling charter has been launched to help boost recycling rates and tackle the issues smaller businesses face in getting access to waste services, Recycling Minister Lord Taylor announced yesterday (19 October)

Incoming CIWM President Hosts 2011 Professional Awards
In front of over 100 invited guests, the new 2011/12 CIWM President, Derek Greedy, was inaugurated yesterday at One Great George Street, London before getting straight to work to present the CIWM Professional Awards

SEPA Joins Forces With Crimestoppers To Tackle Environmental Crime
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and charity Crimestoppers announced a joint initiative to tackle environmental crime

Taylor Sold For 15 Million Pounds
Egbert H Taylor & Company Limited has been sold to investment firm, Sullivan Street Partners for 15m

Bristol Company Fined For Waste Packaging Offences
A company importing and distributing kitchen units and electrical accessories has been ordered to pay more than 18,000 in fines, costs and compensation for breaching waste packaging regulations

Report Shows Wales Progress
In a report published today, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted progress made by the Welsh Government towards reducing emissions and preparing for climate change

Reducing Waste Could Save Scottish Firms Millions
Scottish businesses could save millions of pounds by cutting waste and resource use according to Zero Waste Scotland, who last week (14 October 2011) welcomed new proposals to increase recycling collections from businesses, which have been outlined by the Scottish Government

Stewartby Incinerator Approved By Commissioners
The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) granted development consent waste firm Covanta for its application for an energy from waste (EfW) generating station to be located at Rookery South Pit

Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre Permission In Doubt
SITA Cornwall has been notified that the S288 appeal, against the decision of the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles MP, to grant planning permission for the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre, has been upheld by the high court

NI Household Recycling Rate Reaches 42 Percent
The latest provisional Northern Ireland (NI) Municipal Waste Management Statistics for April June 2011 were published this week showing that almost 42 percent of household waste was sent for recycling or composting during the first quarter of the year

Londons Black Cabs Switch To Cheaper Biofuel
Around 1,000 out of 21,000 of the iconic London black cabs have made the switch from diesel to using biofuel generated from used cooking oil, at a saving of 20p per litre

Warrington Gets An Education In Waste
A new education centre dedicated to educating residents of all ages about waste and recycling in Warrington officially opened yesterday (12 October)

Channel 4s Dispatches Delves Into Rubbish
Channel 4s Dispatches aired last night, aiming to delve into the UKs rubbish, asking the questions: what really happens to rubbish in the UK? And is Zero Waste to landfill even possible?

Sainsburys Unveils 1bn Plan For Sustainability
Sainsbury's today (12 October) has unveiled a new 1bn plan which sets out 20 sustainability targets to be achieved by 2020

Cut Red Tape But Not At The Expense Of The Environment Says ESA
Environmental Services Association (ESA) has responded to the Cabinet Offices Red Tape Challenge for Environmental Regulations

EAC Report Warns Government Against Backtracking on Green Policies
The Environment Audit Committee (EAC) report says the Government still doesn't get climate change and has issued concerns over its lack of transparency

4R Groups Acquires MWH ByProduct
4R Group acquires MWH ByProduct from MWH Limited increasing geographic coverage and expanding recycling capacity

Cameron Challenged Over Plastic Bag Charge Threat
Following the Prime Minister's recent ultimatum (28 September) for supermarkets to reduce the use of plastic bag or be forced to make people pay for them, Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, UK specialist in short-life, fully-degradable plastics, has written to Mr Cameron in response to the attack on plastic and shopping bags

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd joins Alupro
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has signalled its support for the work of the aluminium-packaging sector in driving up recycling rates by joining recycling organisation Alupro

Thompson Airways Biofuels Flight Wont Make Flying Any Greener Says FoE
Yesterday (6 October) saw the UK's first commercial flight powered by biofuels take off on to the Canary Islands, causing a wave of controversy

Underground Facility To Isolate Radioactive Materials For Thousands Of Years
Parsons Brinckerhoff to support the implementation of the UKs geological disposal facility for higher activity radioactive wastes

EnvironCom Outdoes Government WEEE Re-Use Target
New London Site Opens With Aim To Re-use 30 percent Of WEEE, putting shame to the Governments own targets of aspiring to re-use just 5 percent

GMWDA Funds Green Community Innovation
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has awarded 55,000 to seven community groups in Greater Manchester for their innovative waste and recycling projects, which will have a positive effect on the environment and local communities

SITA UK Receives Permit For Suffolk EfW Facility
Recycling and resource management company, SITA UK, has received an Environmental Permit to operate the Suffolk energy-from-waste facility

Viridor Partners With IiE Scheme To Help Create Environment Capital
Recycling, renewable energy and waste management company, Viridor, has become key partner of Peterborough Environment City Trusts (PECT) Investors in the Environment (IiE) scheme

Aerofoil Achieves Foil And Aerosol Recycling Targets
Alupro has revealed that more than 5.8m households are benefiting from better recycling services as a direct result of its Aerofoil programme, but says work must continue to improve understanding of recycling

Norfolk Waste Recovery Plant Gets Solar Panels
Norse Commercial Services-run waste recovery plant is making energy history in Norfolk with major solar panels installation

Shanks Helps Scotland Meet Zero-Waste Target
With a new anaerobic digestion (AD) and recycling facilities in Glasgow, Shanks Group Plc officially opened two recycling and recovery facilities in Glasgow

80mph Speed Limit Is Bad For Climate And Economy -- FoE
Plans to increase the speed limit on roads in the UK to 80mph will hurt people's pockets and the planet according to Friends of the Earth

AD Facility To Transform Somerset Organic Wastes Into Power
Viridor will process its first anaerobic digestion facility in the South West, being located at the companys Walpole Recycling and Landfill site, near Bridgwater in Somerset

Weekly Collections Must Segregate Food Waste ADBA
With the news of a fund being made available for Local Authorities being able to introduce a weekly waste collection service, ADBA (The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association) has called for food waste to be segregated

Pickles Announces Fund To Give Councils Weekly Collections Choice
Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, has unveiled a 250m fund, giving councils the opportunity to return to weekly collections

Show Leads to Sales Success For Refuse Vehicle Solutions
Re-manufacturing specialists, Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS), are experiencing their busiest month ever with enquiries and sales flooding in, as a result of their presence at the RWM in partnership with CIWM exhibition earlier this month

PM Gives Britains Supermarkets Plastic Bag Ultimatum
With the number of single-use carrier bags rising last year by 333m a 5 percent increase from the previous year Prime Minister, David Cameron, has told Supermarkets to cut the number of bags used or be forced to charge

Scottish Waste & Resources Awards Announce Finalists
The shortlisted finalists for the 2011 Scottish Waste & Resources Awards have been announced today by the Scottish Waste & Resources Steering Group

Liberal Democrats Alter Policy To Include Re-Use
At the request of ORL at last weeks party conference, Liberal Democrat Environmental policy was amended to incorporate re-use in addition to existing reducing and recycling

Wales Recycling Rate Hits 48 Percent
According to preliminary figures released yesterday (27 September), Wales municipal recycling and composting rate for April-June 2011 was 48 percent, making this an increase of four percentage points on the same period in 2010

Housing Developers Adopt On-Site Waste Segregation
The Southern Region of one of UK housing developers, Barratt Homes, has adopted on-site waste segregation following its construction and demolition waste contract with Powerday

Survey Reveals Views Of Waste And Energy Sectors
A survey taken at this years RWM in partnership with CIWM has revealed views of the waste and energy from waste (EfW) sectors on a range of industry-critical issues, including the planning system, legislative targets and new forms of energy generation

Talking Bins To Hit London And Liverpool
An initiative by Keep Britain Tidys Love Where You Live campaign could see famous people praising people for throwing rubbish away responsibly in talking bins

Trials Identify Methods Of Recycling ALL Plastic Packaging
The findings from a series of trials funded by WRAP show it could soon be possible to recycle almost all plastic packaging waste from the home

Construction Site Recycles 97 Percent Of Building Rubble
A UK Power Networks construction site in Whitechapel has recycled 97 percent of building demolition rubble equivalent to 967 lorry loads during demolition in preparation for the construction of a new substation

Continuum Recycling Ltd Named As Coca-Cola Enterprises And Eco Plastics JV
Continuum Recycling Ltd reflects goal of continuous process of use, recycling and re-use ECO Plastics start work on new facility and now actively hiring for 30 new roles

Skills Survey Seeks Answers To Industry Questions
Astute recently launched a skills survey at the RWM in partnership with CIWM event in Birmingham last week to look at how employment in the waste management industry has been affected by recent economic climate

Smurfit Kappa Receives Carbon Acclaim
Smurfit Kappa Recycling, and its parent organisation Smurfit Kappa Paper UK, have gained the highly acclaimed Carbon Trust Standard for their national paper recycling and manufacturing operations

Welsh Minister Reveals Towns That Bin Just A Quarter Of Rubbish
Welsh Government Environment Minister John Griffiths will today (22 September) announce that two communities in Powys, Mid Wales, now recycle almost three quarters of their waste

DIY Sector Aims For Reduced Packaging
The UKs DIY sector has made significant progress towards meeting targets to reduce packaging and the amount of waste sent to landfill, WRAP chief executive Liz Goodwin revealed today

First UK MRF To Sort Highly Compacted Material Opens
Casepak has opened its 21m materials recycling facility (MRF), which is the first in the UK to incorporate a specialist screen to recognise and separate the highly compacted plastic and metal food packaging found in household recycling collections

Judicial Review Could Set British Recycling Back Years, Says Biffa
Waste management company, Biffa, has announced that if a judicial review rules against the Governments definition of recycling it will cost an unnecessary fortune and could hinder recycling in the UK

Lord Taylor Replaces Lord Henley
Lord Taylor of Holbeach has been appointed as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Nottingham Council Gets Stuck Into Chewing Gum Campaign
Nottingham City Council this month launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at reducing the amount of gum litter on the streets of Nottingham

Milton Keynes Announces Residual Waste Contract Short-List
Four leading names in the waste industry are to battle it out to design, build and operate a residual waste treatment solution in Milton Keynes

UKs First Waste Plastic To Diesel Conversion Facility Given Go Ahead
Bristol City Councils Development Control (North) committee has approved SITA UKs planning application to build an end-of-life plastics to diesel facility in Avonmouth and to double the capacity of a previously approved recycling facility

EA Permit Brings Waste Plant Closer
One of the countrys largest recycling facilities has been given the green light to power its operations with a new Sustainable Energy Plant

Edinburgh Uses Highstreet Vouchers As Recycling Incentives
Anyone recycling in Edinburgh from this week could receive a 10 shopping voucher under a new scheme by the citys council to encourage and reward its eco-friendly residents

Jamie Reed Calls For Action To Follow ASPERG Report
Jamie Reed MP, Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs described the report as a timely document that needs to be read and its lessons understood on a national level and that actions should surely follow

First UK Facility Could Divert Tonnes Of Nappies From Landfill
Composting disposable nappies will become possible for the first time in the UK next year. With 2.7 bn disposable nappies purchased in the UK every year*, it will create the opportunity to reduce tonnes that currently go to landfill

Parliamentary Report Highlights A Need For Investment In Waste Infrastructure
The Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will this afternoon (6 September) launch a parliamentary report explaining how and why the UK needs to invest billions in its waste infrastructure over the next decade

Sandwell Pupils Benefit From Environmental Education Programme
In an initiative to promote environmental awareness among local children, Sandwell Council and Serco have joined forces with Tipton Litterwatch to launch a new mobile classroom, which will be visiting all Sandwell schools over the next year

Wirral Recycling And Waste Service Cuts Carbon Impact
A carbon impact study of Wirral Councils waste and recycling service has found it produced a net benefit equivalent to nearly 31,000 tonnes of CO2

All Local Authorities In Wales Meet Waste Targets For 2010-11
The Landfill Allowances Scheme report, released this week Environment Agency Wales, shows that all 22 local authorities in Wales have successfully met waste targets for diverting biodegradable waste from landfill

Defra Calls For Red Tape Challenge Ideas
Businesses up and down the country are being invited to contribute ideas on how the Government can cut red tape and regulatory burdens without affecting its responsibilities to protect the environment

Secretary Of State Opens Councils Solar Energy Scheme
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Eastleigh MP Rt. Hon. Chris Huhne today officially opened the Eastleigh Borough Council new Solar Energy Scheme at Fleming Park Leisure Centre

GMWDA Budget Cuts Lead To HWRC Closures
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) agreed to rationalise their Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in June this year as part of their ongoing budget cuts and have announced four centre closures

TEG And Alkane Preferred Bidder For Wales AD Programme
Organic waste specialists TEG Environmental and energy company Alkane Energy have been awarded preferred bidder status for the first anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to be created under the Welsh Governments programme for local authorities to recycle food waste into electricity and fertiliser

Islington Residents Save On Energy Bills
Over 1,500 Islington households will be warmer this winter and save a total of 322,000 on their fuel bills following a breakthrough energy saving scheme being trialled in Archway

New figures Show Improvements In Wales Sustainable Development
Air quality, electricity production from renewable resources and recycling rates have all improved in Wales over the last year, according to new figures revealed yesterday (30 August 2011)

Scotlands Recycling Rates See Gradual Rise
Figures released this week show that Scotland's local authorities recycled over 38 percent of the municipal waste they collected between April 2010 and March 2011

Biffa To Roll Out New Kerbside Recycling Scheme In Leicester
Leicester City Council has made the decision to roll out a new kerbside recycling scheme across the city in October after a successful trial by recycling and waste management contractor Biffa

Cardboard And Paper Scheme Launched in Tandridge
Residents of Tandridge can now recycle both mixed paper and cardboard at any one of 50 new recycling banks provided by Palm Recycling, the result of a new contract with the local District Council

REA Launches "Back Biomass" Campaign
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has launched a new campaign urging Government to Back Biomass heat and power in its proposals on the incentives regime for renewable energy

UKs First Below 500kW AD Plant OFgem Accredited
Fernbrook Bios Rothwell Lodge Farm Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant ha become the first in the country to become OFgem accredited the below 500kW bracket

Veolia Wins Chesterfield Contract
Chesterfield Borough Council has awarded Veolia Environmental Services a 7-year, 14m contract for all recycling and waste collections from 48,000 domestic premises

Southampton Sees City Street Lighting Replacement
A city-wide project to replace the majority of Southamptons streetlights is making excellent progress, with the Itchen Bridge set to be lit up as an impressive gateway to the city

Top Safety Accreditation for Willow Environmental Ltd
Willow Environmental is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record

Defra Appoint Science Advisory Council
Defra has made several appointments to the Science Advisory Council (SAC), including CIWM member, Judith Petts

Lord Henley Visits Charity Recycler
Environment Minister Lord Henley paid a visit to Preston recycler and social welfare charity, Recycling Lives, last week, to observe the innovative work the organisation is doing in the environmental and charity sectors

Recycling Lives Launch Car Recycling Network
Recycler and social welfare charity Recycling Lives has launched its latest national charity project, Car Donation Network, which allows UK car owners to donate their unwanted vehicle to a charity of their choice

1 Million Tonnes Of Waste Diverted From Landfill In Wiltshire
Figures released by Hills Waste Solutions and Wiltshire Council show that a million tonnes of waste has been diverted from landfill in Wiltshire

Council Is First To Hit 70 Percent Recycling And Composting Rate
For the first time ever in the UK, a local council has recorded a 70 Percent recycling, reuse and composting rate according to a letsrecycle survey

Foil Recycling Spreads Across Notts
A new partnership initiative between the metals industrys Aerofoil programme and materials recycler Recresco has brought foil recycling to three councils in Nottinghamshire, giving residents access to foil recycling for the first time

AD Trials Gets Green Light, Without The Need For A Permit
Research into new waste treatment processes at the Anaerobic Digestion Development Centre (ADDC) in Teesside has been given the green light by the Environment Agency without the need for a full environmental permit

School Scheme Turns Bottle Tops Into Plaswood Benches
bpi.recycled products has given a group of primary school children in South Wales a unique insight into the benefits and possibilities of recycling by helping pupils turn waste plastic milk bottle tops into one of its environmentally friendly Plaswood benches

Survey Shows People Get Recycling But Not Energy Saving
A new survey, conducted on INCPENs behalf by Ipsos MORI in July of this year (2011), shows that half of adults in the UK understand the positive message about recycling their waste but dont understand the benefits of lower energy use

WSR Recycling Doubles Capacity With 4m Investment
WSR Recycling Limited has announced plans for an extensive 4m expansion programme that will more than double the processing capacity at its North West waste recovery site, generate jobs and a classroom for school visits

Councils Propose Green Waste Charges
The number of councils that charge for the collection of green waste is on the rise as local authorities struggle with budgets

SITA Aims For Plastic-To-Diesel Waste Services At The Olympic
SITA UK has revealed its first waste plastic-to-diesel plant could be operating in time to provide fuel for its vehicles working at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games

Roadmap To Support Waste Regulations Initiative Outlined
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued a notice outlining what issues it will examine as part of the initiative, which aims to reduce the regulatory burden on waste businesses, while helping the Environment Agency (EA) to focus on potential illegal activity

Tesco Drop Oxo Biodegradable Bags
UK supermarket giant Tesco has dropped its eco-friendly carrier bags after evidence suggests they are doing more harm than good

Local Authorities Ditch Outsourcing For Sharing, Waste Trend Survey Reveals
A Whitespace survey on waste and environmental trends involving senior waste staff in over 50 local authorities has reveal that increasing recycling rates and reducing landfill are major priorities and challenges over the next 12 months

Scotland To Consult Over Bag Levy
Plans to tackle a rise in the use of plastic carrier bags in Scotland took a step forward as the Scottish Government announced plans this week to consult on ways to reduce their use

SWR Land Major Waste Contract At Edinburgh Airport
SWR has landed a significant contract to manage the waste at Edinburgh Airport one of the UKs busier airports

Batteries Target Uncertainty Could Be Soon Resolved
After uncertainty over whether the UK met its 10 percent waste portable battery collection target for 2010, the producer compliance scheme whose data was missing from the original figures said it had resolved its differences with the Environment Agency (EA)

SITA UK Proposes Redevelopment Of Former Wolstenholme International Site
SITA UK is to submit a planning application to redevelop the former Wolstenholme International Site on Lower Eccleshill Road for a variety of waste management uses

Waste Recycling Group Offer Free Clinical Waste Audit
Thousands of businesses that generate clinical waste will soon be offered a free audit to help them comply with the latest waste disposal laws

Cherwell Sees Glass As Resource
Due to the large amount of glass recycled by residents in Cherwell, the council is moving its collection in-house bringing in an average 10 per tonne of glass from re-sale

Viridor Launches Composting Safety Film
Designed for people who work on either in-vessel or windrow composting facilities, the film provides the essential information needed to comply with health and safety executive guidelines and manage the risks of working with these processes

Biffa Services Affected By Riot
Biffa has confirmed how it has been helping with the clean-up following this weeks riots and looting, but that services are being affected in some areas

Manchester Airport Aims For Zero Waste To Landfill
Manchester Airport and MITIE have signed a deal to support achieving a target of zero waste to landfill from the international airport by 2030

Tees Valley Renewable Energy Facility Receives Planning Permission
Air Products has secured planning permission from Stockton on Tees Borough Council for its Tees Valley Renewable Energy Facility

Growing Waste Regulation Linked to Increased Illegal Dumping, Says AnyJunks Founder
Regulations that were intended to ensure that domestic and industrial waste was disposed of safely and efficiently are leading to an increase in illegal and unsafe disposal says Jason Mohr MD and founder of Anyjunk.co.uk

New Facility Proposed To Maximise Recycling Opportunities In Wrexham
Local people are being given the opportunity to view the proposals for the next phase of development at the Wrexham Recycling Park at Bryn Lane on Wrexham Industrial Estate before a planning application is submitted

Riot Cleanup Operation In Full Swing
After four nights of civil unrest across the UK comes the cleanup operation, with local authorities aided by the waste industry and volunteers from across the country

Carlsberg To Replace Glass Bottles With PET
Carlsberg Export is to be sold in 500ml PET bottles exclusively through Sainsburys Local stores

Landfill Poses No Significant Risk To Health, HPA Finds
Well-managed landfill sites do not pose a significant risk to public health, was the message from a Health Protection Agency (HPA) report

BRIEF NEWS: Housekeeping Spacecraft Proposed To Tackle Mounting Space Waste
With more than 17,000 objects of a size greater than 10cm reside in low-Earth orbit, with the largest of these having the potential to create thousands more, a potential solution could be found in housekeeping spacecraft

SWRC And Zero Waste Scotland Join Forces For Flagship Event
The Scottish Waste and Resources Conference (SWRC) and Zero Waste Scotland are joining forces to deliver a flagship event that aims to provide a vital forum for expression and debate and to help shape Scotlands vision of a zero waste society

Third Death At Sonae Site Prompts Investigation
An investigation has been launched to establish how a demolition worker died at Sonae Industria's site in Knowsley on Saturday (August 6), which is the third fatality at the premises in the past year

Wales Launches 5p Carrier Bag Charge Campaign
In less than two months time Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bags. Today sees the launch of a campaign to ensure everyone is ready for the charge

WRAP Board Recruits New Expertise
Sustainability experts Alan Knight OBE and Alison Austin OBE have been appointed as non-executive directors at WRAP, replacing Tim Sweeney and Tony Elmer who are both due to retire later this year

Countrystyle And Material Change Acquire County Mulch Jointly
Countrystyle Group and Material Change Limited have announced the successful acquisition of the green and food waste composting businesses and assets of County Mulch Ltd out of administration

Millennium Stadium Certified UKs First Sustainable Event Stadium
The Millennium Stadium has successfully achieved certification by BSI to BS 8901 making it the UKs first certifiably sustainable event stadium

Minister Hogan Consults On A New National Waste Policy
Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government last week published a discussion document for public consultation concerning the development of a new national waste policy

Biffa Expand Municipal Division
The senior management team of Biffas municipal division has been expanded as a result of new business success and a continuing tight focus on maintaining customer relationships

Englands Recycling Rate Increases to 40.8 Percent, Defra Statistics Find
The proportion of household waste sent for recycling, composting or reuse between January 2010 and December 2010 in England has increased to 40.8 percent, rising from 39.7 percent in the financial year April 2009 and March 2010

Mattress Recyclers Celebrate Expansion
A Shropshire-based environmental consultancy is celebrating a stream of recent successes, which include the opening of a second, dedicated mattress recycling centre, with a third soon to follow

Welsh Minister Calls On Councils To Sign Up To Waste Change Programme
Welsh Government Environment Minister John Griffiths is urging local authorities in Wales to take advantage of the new The Collaborative Change Programme, which aims help them meet waste reduction and recycling targets

Every Can Counts Aids South Oxfordshires On The Go Recycling
On-street recycling bins are being installed in seven town centres across both South Oxfordshire and the Vale of the White Horse authorities as part of a promotion with Every Can Counts

Public Urged To Recycle More Household Electrical Goods
Waste Recycling Group is backing a TV and cinema advertising campaign which will encourage a potential audience of nine million viewers to recycle their broken or unwanted electrical and electronic goods and help boost small WEEE recycling rates

Valpak Propose Management Buyout Plans
Managers of he UKs largest packaging producer compliance scheme, Valpak, are proposing to buy-out the company from its members

Closed Loop Links With GLA And Bywaters To Recycle Londoners Tube Litter
Closed Loop Recycling is partnering with recycling and waste management company Bywaters, supported by the Greater London Authority (GLA), to recycle the capitals plastic bottles left on some of the Tube network

NIs Recycling Still Falls Behind, New Data Shows
The Department for Environment yesterday (2 August) revealed Northern Ireland achieved an unaudited 35.4 percent municipal waste recycling rate in 2010/11 and a 37.5 percent household waste recycling rate, showing the country is still lagging

RWM In Partnership With CIWM Seminar Programme Reveals Top Line Up
Waste professionals are being offered a chance to maximise environmental performance without damaging their bottom line by learning from some of the best in the industry at the upcoming RWM in partnership with CIWM exhibition (Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 September)

Asda Renews Norbert Dentressangle Contract For A Further Five Years
Asda has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle for the management of eight Asda Service Centres (ASCs) the hub of Asdas recycling operations for a further five years

Defras Nick Blakey Receives Honorary degree from The University of Northampton
Nick Blakey, Head of the Waste Research Team, Sustainable Consumption and Production and Waste Evidence at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), picked up his Honorary degree from The University of Northampton last week

Keep Britain Tidy Merges With Waste Watch
As of today (2 August) Keep Britain Tidy, the environmental charity and anti-litter campaign for England, and Waste Watch, campaigners for sustainable living, have joined forces

EA Teams Up With Crimestoppers To Tackle Waste Crime
The Environment Agency is teaming up with Crimestoppers, the well-known charity that allows people to provide information about crime anonymously

London Irish Rugby Club Shirt Amnesty Recycling Scheme Launched By Powerday
The scheme will mean that the shirts collected will be given to those involved in sports programmes in disadvantaged countries, such as Africa and Eastern Europe

New Veolia Contract To End Reliance On Landfill
Hertfordshire County Council and Veolia Environmental Services has signed a new waste treatment facility contract that will divert thousands of tonnes of waste away from landfill and save Hertfordshire's taxpayers millions of pounds by avoiding landfill tax

Sue Ryder Partners With re3 For People In Need Of Care
A new partnership between re3 and Sue Ryder has helped raise valuable funds for people in need of care, thanks to donations made by residents

This Isnt Good Enough Lord Henley Says Of Plastic Bag Figures
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has criticised retailers for failing to reduce the number of carrier bags issued and threatened legislation if numbers werent cut

O-Gen Energy Plant First To Receive Double Rocs
O-Gen UK, the timber resource recovery and recycling company, has become the first advanced conversion technology plant in the UK to receive double Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) from OFGEM, the highest banding for this type of energy technology

WRAP Release Gate Fees Report
WRAPs fourth annual Gate Fees Report, published yesterday (27 July), highlights that gate fees at many MRF and AD facilities are now lower than at the time of the previous survey

WRAP Release New Carrier Bag Data
WRAP has released it annual plastic bag report, which shows a total of 6.4bn single-use bags were used by supermarket customers across the UK in 2010

Fly-Tipping In Wales Continues To Fall
Flycapture figures published yesterday (26 July) show that the number of recorded fly-tipping incidents in Wales has continued to fall. Since 2006/7, occurrences have reduced by 24 percent, from 54,841 cases to 41,750 in 2010/11

Obituary: Jack Skitt MBE
CIWM Past President Jack Skitt MBE passed away last Tuesday. At 91 years old Jack had become quite frail this year and collapsed quite suddenly last week at home. He died soon after surrounded by family

Registration Opens For RWM In Partnership With CIWM
Free registration for the three day exhibition, the UKs biggest recycling and sustainability exhibition, is now live on the website, with the free-to-attend exhibition bringing 650 exhibitors under one roof

Welsh Local Authorities Create Largest Regional Textile Service In UK
Nine Welsh local authorities have joined forces to create the biggest regional textile recycling service in the UK. Torfaen council is the lead authority for the initiative that has been coordinated by Resource Efficiency Wales

Birmingham To Roll-Out New Refuse Approach
A new approach to the way refuse and recycling is collected in Birmingham will see collection crews and street cleaners concentrating on specific areas and working together more effectively

Draft National Planning Policy Framework Has Missed A Trick, Says ESA
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has brought focus on the fact that there was little mention of waste infrastructure in the draft National Planning Policy Framework document published yesterday (26 July 2011)

Clean Camden Campaign Highlights Millions In Avoidable Litter Costs
Three and a half tonnes of litter was piled up in Lincolns Inn Fields last week as Clean Camden Campaign highlights the cost of littering in Camden. Over seven tonnes of litter is cleaned up in Camden every day, at a cost of more than 9m a year

M&S And UNICEF Ask Customers To Help Reuse Hangers To Help Save Children
From last week M&S will ask customers not to take a hanger home when they buy clothes and will instead donate 50p for every 1 saved from hanger recycling to UNICEF, the world's leading children's organisation

Top Names To Show How Sustainable Practices Key To Driving Economic Growth
Top industry thought leaders Lord Digby Jones, Jonathon Porritt CBE and Lucy Siegle are set to inspire businesses by showing that adopting sustainable practices is the future of the UK economy at this years RWM in partnership with CIWM exhibition

Veolia Staff Volunteer At Care Home
Elderly residents at Sunrise Care received a special surprise last week (21st July) from staff at Veolia Environmental Services who donated half a day of their time landscaping two gardens at the care home in Wolverhampton

Nestle Achieve Zero Waste Status At York Confectionary Plant
Nestl UK has announced that one of the worlds largest confectionery plants has achieved zero waste. The Nestl York site makes over a billion Kit Kats and 183 million Aeros each year and achieved zero waste to landfill status nearly four years ahead of the companys 2015 target

Suffolk Energy-From-Waste Facility Gets The Green Light
Planning permission for the 269,000 tonnes per year facility at Great Blakenham near Ipswich was granted with building work due to start later this year and the plant to be open by December 2014

WRAP Report Shows Fall In Wood Waste Arisings
Wood waste arisings in the UK have fallen by 10 percent since 2007, WRAPs Wood Market Situation Report has revealed

BRIEF NEWS: Captain Planet Is To Be Recycled
Captain Planet, the iconic 90s cartoon eco-superhero is soon to return to our screens in a live action movie

Leicester Drops Long-Term Project Over Shifted Economy
Leicestershire county council is set to ditch the procurement of its 685m long-term residual waste treatment project, claiming it is now unaffordable due to the withdrawal of PFI support in 2010

Wales And Northern Ireland Act On Carrier Bag Charge
As of 1 October, shoppers in Wales will have to pay a minimum of 5p for every carrier bag they are given, in an effort to dramatically cut down on the excessive number of bags given out each year

4Recycling Wins Digestate Recycling Contract With Biffa
4Recycling Ltd, part of the 4R Group, has recently been awarded a three year contract by Biffa Waste Services to recycle digestate from a new state-of-the-art 120,000 tonne per annum capacity AD facility recently opened at Poplars, near Cannock in Staffordshire

ECO Plastics Raises 24m To Drive Expansion
Ludgate Environmental Fund Limited and Close Brothers provide financial platform for ECO Plastics expansion plans, including joint venture with Coca-Cola Enterprises

Leaked Planning Policy Draft Leaves Waste Out In The Cold
With waste planning in somewhat of a state of limbo, many CIWM Members have been hoping for more clarity in the imminent National Planning Policy Framework. The latest intelligence is that it will be issued by CLG sometime next week, but in the meantime, PlanningBlog has got its hands on a leaked draft on which they are inviting comment

Bedford Bin Fines Rise, Contradicting Ministers Assurance Against Disproportionate Penalties
Letters of warning have been sent out in Bedford, informing residents of a 1,000 fine should they fail to retrieve their wheeled bins within 24 hours after collection, with council chiefs saying the bins on the pavement are a hazard to blind people

Lee Moor Advanced AD Facility Steps Closer To Reality
An 11m proposal to upgrade existing redundant buildings at the Lee Moor refinery site, Devon, into a modern, clean, high-tech Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) facility has moved a step closer to reality

Waste King Recycles For Charities
The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Salvation Army in order to help other peoples waste materials benefit those in need

BRIEF NEWS: Henshaw Gets Fast And Furious
Inspired by the popular action movie franchise Fast and Furious, Henshaw Waste and Metal Recyclings new Volvo FH16-540 double drive tractor unit has been turning a few heads across the north-west of England since it went into service in May, following its return from Truckfest Peterborough

Councils Warned Against Tesco Agreement
Councils have been warned not to pay Tesco for tonnage data from recycling banks and to not enter into agreements with the retail giant regarding the banks that are now being managed outside its stores

Aerofoil Aids Dorset In Aerosol Recycling
The Alupro-managed Aerofoil programme was launched during Recycle Now Week last month at a series of events across Dorset,