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Go Plant Fleet Service secures £25m Harrow deal
Go Plant Fleet Services secures £25m Harrow deal

Go Plant Fleet Services has landed a major contract in Harrow to provide refuse collection vehicles for the council.

Taiwan rethinks raw material
Taiwan rethinks raw material

This autumn, Taiwan hosted its first trade exhibition and conference dedicated to the circular economy. Charles Newman reports on the innovations that reflect this new focus on managing the flow of waste materials into new products.

It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!

Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.

WasteMaster reduces, converts and recycles food waste on site
WasteMaster reduces, converts and recycles food waste on site
By
Green Eco Technologies
| 23 November 2018 |
WasteMaster from Green Eco Technologies reduces and converts food and other organic waste, on site, for recycling and reuse as green energy and other useful products.
Matpro wins exclusive distribution rights to Ecostar machinery
Matpro wins exclusive distribution rights to Ecostar machinery
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 November 2018 |
Italian manufacturer Ecostar has chosen Cheshire-based Matpro as the sole distributor of its waste processing machinery in the UK and Ireland.
Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins
Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins
By
Rob Cole
| 19 October 2018 |
Sunderland City Council has launched a new partnership with container manufacturer and waste solutions provider Egbert Taylor to tackle seafront plastic waste.
Hinckley and Bosworth Council waste vehicle rollout a success
Hinckley and Bosworth Council waste vehicle rollout a success
By Resource |
17 October 2018 |
A new fleet of waste and recycling vehicles has been successfully introduced in hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council following the start of a new vehicle hire contract with Specialist Fleet Services.
Romaquip’s Kerb-Sort offers quality product and operational efficiencies to councils
Romaquip’s Kerb-Sort offers quality product and operational efficiencies to councils
By
Romaquip
| 5 September 2018 |
Romaquip, market leaders in Kerb-Sort machines, is the manufacturer of choice to over 35 local authorities and private waste management companies. 
Millions of Dolav plastic pallet boxes assist recycling
Millions of Dolav plastic pallet boxes assist recycling
By
Dolav Plastic Products
| 15 August 2018 |
Dolav will be bringing the Dolav Ace pallet box to RWM 2018.
Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM
Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM
By
Master Magnets
| 6 August 2018 |
Master Magnets to display total metal recovery solution at RWM 2018, demonstrating the potential of its range of Eddy Current Separators and Magnetic Separators.
QCR helps turn glass into bricks in the Grenadines
QCR helps turn glass into bricks in the Grenadines
By
QCR Recycling Equipment
| 17 July 2018 |
Glass bottles are being transformed into bricks on the Caribbean island of Bequia, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with the help of UK-based QCR Recycling Equipment.
Scottish Government opens public consultation on deposit return
Scottish Government opens public consultation on deposit return
By
Rob Cole
| 2 July 2018 |
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on a deposit return scheme (DRS) for Scotland to gather stakeholder opinions on how such a scheme for Scotland should work.
70 per cent of hospitality businesses aim to reduce single-use plastics, says new report
By
Gethin Roberts
| 12 June 2018 |
BRITA UK’s report finds that while eight out of 10 hospitality businesses view reducing waste as a priority, especially single-use plastics, cost is seen as a significant potential barrier to achieving this.
Kee Systems provides safe access at household recycling centres
Kee Systems provides safe access at household recycling centres
By Resource |
8 June 2018 |
Guardrails at Tenbury Wells Household Recycling Centre have been supplied by safety fittings company Kee Systems, providing peace of mind for both users and staff.
Cromwell Polythene helping councils boost organic recycling rates
Cromwell Polythene helping councils boost organic recycling rates
By
James Lee
| 15 May 2018 |
James Lee, Managing Director of Cromwell Polythene, explores the simple steps that can be taken to reduce food waste.
Alderney renews baler investment with Middleton to drive recycling efficiency
Alderney renews baler investment with Middleton to drive recycling efficiency
By
Middleton Engineering
| 3 May 2018 |
Alderney’s States Works Department has contracted Somerset-based recycling machinery specialist Middleton Engineering to supply and install a new closed-end, semi-automatic baler at its Glacis recycling centre.
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes the 3m-tonne milestone
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes 3m-tonne milestone
By
Edward Perchard
| 22 February 2018 |
More than three million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment have now been collected and treated across Europe by the European Recycling Platform since its foundation in 2002.
Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018  
News in brief 18/01/18
Business in brief 18/01/18
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 January 2018 |
A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector including an extended contract for Biffa, new offerings from suppliers Mick George, an update on the Midlothian EfW plant and a new acquisition by Enva Group.
Lyndex Recycling launches next-gen 2-ram baler range
Lyndex Recycling launches next-gen 2-ram baler range
By Resource |
10 January 2018 |
Five new balers produced by Telford-based Lyndex seek to provide power and versatility for modern MRF operators.
Cromwell Polythene: ‘Cheap isn’t always cheerful’
Cromwell Polythene: ‘Cheap isn’t always cheerful’
By Resource |
9 January 2018 |
When purchasing equipment for waste and recycling collections, low-cost doesn’t always mean high-value, says Cromwell Polythene Managing Director James Lee.
Two-day RWM to be bolstered by partner shows after sale
Two-day RWM to be bolstered by partner shows after sale
By
Edward Perchard
| 4 January 2018 |
RWM, one of the waste management industry’s leading trade shows, has been bought by events organiser The PRYSM Group, which is to co-locate the show with its range of environmental conferences.
What's the prognosis: Clinical waste management in the NHS
What's the prognosis? Clinical waste management in the NHS
By
Edward Perchard
| 6 December 2017 |
With the NHS under strain, could a more effective waste management strategy provide some relief?