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New project aims to repurpose waste soil from road sweepings

Manchester Metropolitan University and road sweeper hire company, UBU Environmental Limited, have partnered to explore recycling possibilities for soil gathered in road sweeping waste.


The 26-month collaboration could open up a market for waste soil and divert waste from landfill, through industries such as urban tree planting, landscaping and green spaces.

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WRA: Wood recyclers set to face unprecedented rise in costs

Additional costs are attributed to the rise in prices of diesel and electricity

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Business in Brief – 17/12/21

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including DS Smith, UKCM, and Tidy Planet

ETM UNTHA XR
UNTHA XR technology spurs ETM’s shredding ambitions
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Kai Malloy
| 25 November 2021 |
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The infrastructure breaks down waste ready for gasification projects
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Scotland to ban single-use plastics by June 2022
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| 15 November 2021 |
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The ban comes after a twelve-week public consultation, which concluded in January
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TIPA has partnered with Simply Stem to reduce plastic garment bag waste in film and TV production
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| 7 April 2021 |
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| 17 March 2021 |
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New research calls for mandatory treatment standards across the UK and increased capacity of material recovery in existing WEEE recycling before future infrastructure investments
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VEKA Compounds and Verplas agree to supply partnership
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15 March 2021 |
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The two companies have signed an agreement on the back of a visit to VEKA’s Northamptonshire recycling plant
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FZUK urges Local Authorities to ‘hit the reset button’ in a bid to reach net zero
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The refuse collection manufacturer is encouraging local authorities to ‘hit the reset button’ to help the UK meet its net-zero targets
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Mondi considers £5 billion takeover of DS Smith
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| 25 February 2021 |
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The two packaging companies are in talks about a possible transaction worth around £5 billion
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Leafield Environmental launches EcoArc recycling bins
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2 February 2021 |
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The bin manufacturer has launched a new range designed for retail forecourts and shopping centres
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| 21 January 2021 |
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Leafield Environmental Classic bins
Leafield Environmental launches range of community litter bins
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The manufacturer brings its new range of Classic litter bins onto the market 
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| 8 December 2020 |
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A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry, including PA Consulting, EMR and Wastewise.
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